14 Comments on "Why is it called Motocross & not Motorcross?"

Greek Lady on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 3:35 am 



because of the grammar the r before the c must be delted

SavvySue on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 4:19 am 



I think Motocross is a little easier to say.

Kentucky Dave on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 4:50 am 



Ya know, I’ve looked at that term before and sorta wondered a bit myself that it looked odd, not to be called “Motorcross.” I agree it never looked quite right.
So I did some quick digging, out of curiosity since you brought it up, and I have found our answer.
The French came up with the name “motocross,” from “motorcycle” and “cross-country.” Seems it goes way back to the 1920’s/1930’s era in Europe (Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden & France.)
Funny thing is, back then it was called Scrambles.
We learned something new today!

Jack on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 4:52 am 



im not shure

Bond, Cat Bond on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 5:34 am 



thats just such an amazing question!

proc on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 5:51 am 



Motor cross is the car version. where they drive on both tarmac and gravel. this has been established before the Motorcycles became a sport. so they adopted motocross (and then MotoX) the term Moto is also used for the MotoGP as motor GP would be given to the Formula 1 grand prix.

rough_neck74 on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 6:02 am 



Shorthand for a small motorcycle..

Seeker™ on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 6:13 am 



I got nuthin here. lol

Denz on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 7:06 am 



Good question

Frank T on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 7:52 am 



some smart persons way of merging the two words together, and that’s what they could figure out way back when

smile
good luck

auburn on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 8:50 am 



We are all just plain too lazy to be bothered putting that extra letter in the word. As all motocross people are in a race to get to the end of everything including words.

Basically I wouldn’t really know but great answer Kentucy Dave!

Lil Shizzles on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 9:33 am 



Actually, It’s because you have motos. (each race)
Moto 1 and Moto 2 in Amateur races..
and 3 motos in supercross

=)

hondafmxfan on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 10:12 am 



Great answer kentucky dave your 10 pointer right there

certainetly cleared that up for me, i was wondering that the other day too

hes right, you learn somthing new everyday

bob b on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 10:28 am 



that is just how they spelt it idk y

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