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motocross
An off-road circuit for motorcycle racing, usually with bumps, turns, dips, or other course obstacles.
A motocross circuit is an off-road track for motorcycle racing, usually featuring many challenging bumps, turns, dips, hurdles, or other obstacles.
The course is configured for off-road motorcycle competition. Changes in level and other obstacles commonly form part of its layout.
A motorcycle speedway or racing track has a separate meaning. The distinction concerns the course arrangement, since such tracks can also have unpaved surfaces.
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