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Top 10 Greatest Motocross Riders of All Time

October 20, 2021 By Sourav

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Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom. Here are the Top 10 Greatest Motocross Riders of All Time.

 

Greatest Motocross Riders - All Time Ranking

Motocross is probably one of the most dangerous and adventurous sports prevailing in the world. It is said all over the world that motocross evolved from the motorcycle trials competitions held in the USA. This game really needs a lot of guts and passion for the players to prove themselves.

 

10. Joel Robert

 

He is the eldest of all the motorcycle racers on this list. He was one of the greatest of his times and regarded as one of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time.

Amazingly he was said to be a natural racer as he didn’t receive any proper training from anyone during his whole lifetime.

 

9. Ricky Johnson

 

At number 9 of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, we have Ricky Johnson. Ricky is a motocross racer of American origin.

Afterward, he switched on to off-road racing in which he again got great success. He is still active in the racing arena and regarded as a racing expert.

 

8. Jean Michel Bayle

 

At 8th of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, Bayle was a French motorcycle racer. He is regarded as one of the successful riders of his time in both motocross and road racing.

He has not retired yet now and still competes in various racing competitions. So you see, he is not only talented but has amazing capabilities to outrun all others and be a champion.

 

7. Jeff Ward

 

At number 7 on the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, we have Jeff Ward. Nicknamed ‘The Flying Frickle’, Ward was the first motocross rider to win every major AMA Motocross Championship.

He was born in a Scottish family in 1961. Afterward, he moved into racing cars before finally joining motocross.

 

6. Roger De Coster

 

At number 6 on the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, we have Roger De Coster. He was a Belgian motocross world champion and currently he is the manager of the motocross team in America.

De Coster was very popular for his smooth and controlled riding style. He has earned his place in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994.

 

5. Jeremy McGrath

 

He was the king of supercross in the ’90s. Jeremy was very famous for his tricks while jumping during the race. He is still competitive in various types of motorcycle racing and occasionally tries his hand in stock car racing.

This leads him to the fifth position in this list of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time.

 

4. Bob Hannah

 

At number 4 on this amazing list of top 10 best Motocross racers to date, we have Robert. Robert Hannah, also known as Bob Hannah, was one of the most successful motocross racers in American history.

He was given the title of ‘Hurricane’. Bob stepped into this arena when he was just 19 years old in the year 1976. He then retired from motocross in 1985.

 

3. Stefan Everts

 

On number 3 in this list of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, we have Stefan. He is the holder of many motocross records still now. Stefan is the son of well-known motocross racer Harry Everts.

He is from Belgium and has retired from motocross racing in 2006. He has received the Belgian sportsman of the year award for 5 years (2001-2004 and 2006).

 

2. James Stewart (Bubba)

 

On number 2 in this list of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, James is also an American Motocross racer.

He was introduced to motocross by his father a renowned motocross enthusiast and he entered into the first race when he was 4 years of age. He has the nickname, Bubba.

 

1. Ricky Carmichael

 

At number 1 on the list of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time, we have Ricky. Always been known for his commitment to fitness and preparation. Ricky Carmichael is regarded as the all-time greatest motocross racer in the world. He is an American and resides in Florida. His age is about 37 years.

Ricky can ride outside his limits without crashing, he was the most physically fit rider of his day, hardest working, does not give up, has style and talent for miles, and seems to be genuinely kind and humble. Oh yeah... He has also won too many races to list, with multiple championships and an X-games Gold medal.

 

Conclusion

Although it is not a very common game for all the countries, nowadays it has become very popular. And, we also hope that you liked our list of the top 10 greatest motocross riders of all time.

 

Greatest Motocross Riders | Infographics

 

FAQs Regarding Greatest Motocross Riders

 

Q. Who is the best Supercross rider of all time?

Currently, James Stewart holds the record for most victories and is perhaps the most spectacular rider in Supercross. Stewart won 84 national titles before the age of 16, and his two A.M.A. S.X. titles came in 2007 and 2009. However, Jeremy McGrath holds the title of champion of champions, as he has 72 Supercross victories to his credit.

Q. Who is the GOAT in motocross?

Ricky Carmichael. In 11 years as a professional, Carmichael became the most dominant rider ever in A.M.A. Motocross and is known as "The G.O.A.T." He has achieved multiple awards and huge recognition all across the world.

Q. Who is the oldest person to win a Supercross?

Justin Brayton will always remember the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship. A 450SX Main Event victory by Brayton in Daytona on March 10 made him the oldest racer to win one.

Q. What is a good age to start motocross?

At age 4, a child can safely ride a gas-powered 50cc dirt bike with training wheels. Children as young as 3 years old can ride electric dirt bikes. Kids as young as 5 or 6 can ride without training wheels and even make small jumps on real dirt bikes.