Motocross America Show Coming to San Diego

“Motocross America: The Early Years” will be will chronicle the birth of motocross in 1920’s Britain, as well the sports’ arrival and expansion in America. Additionally, the exhibit will feature a “Hall of Heroes” which pays tribute to decades of American racing champions. “Motocross America: The Early Years” will be curated by Tom White, founder of White Brothers Performance and The Early Years of Motocross Museum.

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the country’s premier showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, is dedicated to telling the stories behind motorcycling’s famous machines and leading luminaries. “Motocross America: The Early Years” stays true to the Museum’s mission, presenting visitors with an in-depth look at the dawn of the motocross and the riders who made the sport a phenomenon. Upon entering the exhibit, visitors will find the humble beginnings of motocross showcased through early bikes, including a 1952 Mondial 200 Scrambler, and authentic gear, such as modified leather lineman’s boots. The next section of the exhibit celebrates the personalities who launched motocross in America in the 1960s. Highlighted riders include Torsten Hallman, the young Swede showman, and Gary Bailey, the first American rider to beat a European in competition. Finally, exhibit visitors will be introduced to the personalities who defined American motocross in the late1960s and early 1970s, including five-time World Champion Roger DeCoster and three-time American National Champion Gary Jones. Mark Mederski, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum executive director, says, “The ‘Motocross America’ exhibit featured a collection of rare machines and ephemera to encapsulate the full history of motocross. In ‘Motocross America: The Early Years’ curator Tom White gathers a similarly remarkable set of motorcycles and memorabilia to explore the sports’ beginning. Visitors to the San Diego Automotive Museum are sure to be enthralled as they learn the high-flying story of motocross.”

The San Diego Automotive Museum is home to a renowned collection of automobiles and motorcycles. The Museum’s exhibits examine the impact of these classic machines on American culture. Rebecca Morales, San Diego Automotive Museum curator, says, “It was a natural choice to bring ‘Motocross America: The Early Years’ to our Museum. The exhibit will allow Southern California audiences a fresh look at the cultural phenomenon that is motocross.” Please visit www.sdautomuseum.org or www.motorcyclemuseum.org for more details on “Motocross America: The Early Years” and “Motocross America.”

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