Motorcycle Motocross is a popular and widely practised motor sport in the UK and is recognised internationally as being similar to the GP racing competitions. GP or Grand Prix motorcycle racing is currently the premier category of motor motorcycle road race events held on public road tracks officially sanctioned by the FÉdération Internationale de motocross. The popularity of this exciting and stimulating motor sport has led to the growth of several governing body involved in the sport, including the World Motorbike Federation (WMMF) and the European Touring Car Championship (ETC). These organisations have grown out of the original GP racing circuit and have developed a professional set up with regular testing sessions utilising current technology and driving styles to try to improve the sport for the benefit of its fans and competitors.
Although there are some similarities between the two disciplines, there are also key differences that can make the difference to a winning finish. A good example of this is the compulsory fogarty. The fogartime is used as part of the race strategy by many Grand Prix riders in an effort to avoid passing other cars when racing in the fog. Although the term fogary may be familiar to many motorcyclists and even some race officials, it is often a difficult task to define if a rider is actually using the fogartime. Therefore some riders may be disqualified without knowing the rules and for this reason the fogartime was introduced to try to prevent race-related accidents.
Other areas that are separate from the fogartime are dry race tyres and wet tyres. Wet tyres are designed for use on dry tracks whereas dry tyres are only designed for use on muddy tracks. Both are raced under certain conditions such as wet conditions but there is often considerable distance between the two tyres. This means that riders may need to change from one type to the other when approaching bends in the track. However there are no clear rules about which type to use when on wet tyres and it is important that riders check with the team or organisers about their tyres to make sure they are suitable for use on wet race tracks.
The purpose of this MOT test is to assess the suitability of the motorcycle to be used during a race. It is based on the use of the vehicle in its normal environment. There are three categories which include passenger cars, touring cars and racing machines. The first two categories are determined by the type of engine that is used. The third category is usually determined by the type of transmission and tyres that are fitted.
As in many countries, the Italian GP is held in different countries depending on the country the GP belongs to. In Italy, the Grand Prix is known as the San Marino GP. In the past, the Italian GP was held in Separone and was won by Jo Bonjraud at the Marmont. Today it is held in Florence and the Italian rider Patrik Prakken took the title in his debut race in the category. Jo Bonjraud and Patrik Prakken have been two of the most dominant riders in recent years and they have a strong relationship due to their shared association with the San Marino GP team.
For the opening race in Italy, the tyre and the track were changed as usual. They followed the same procedure as was applied to the other Grand Prix courses. During the race, the teams fitted their bikes and tyres according to the set procedures. This was followed by free practice sessions, which were open to all teams, including the factory teams. Free practice allowed the teams to get some real laps in with their new bikes and to discover any problems which may arise during the race.