Friday, June 15, 2012

Motocross Grand Prix

On June 14, 1984, San Marino issued this stamp commemorating the Motocross Grand Prix held at the Baldasserona Motocross Track in the tiny country.

The 450-lire stamp was issued on June 14, 1984 and pictures a spectacular leap by one of the competitors.

Motocross off-road motorcycle racing competition arose in England in the early 1900s. Today, Japanese motorcycles dominate the competition (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha), although KTM of Austria also has a strong presence in competition.

The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) governs motocross competition worldwide.

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