I'm so sick of hearing...

Ing wrote:

Basically all you need to do to be a top "athlete" as in a defensive tackle is weight 300#. Them dudes aren't athletes in my book...

Basically all you need to do to be a top "athlete" as in a defensive tackle is weight 300#. Them dudes aren't athletes in my book. If Chad or JS weighed 300# I'm sure they wouldn't shit themselves. Elitist? So you don't think MX is the top sport? Our sport is elite and anyone that doesn't think so is on the wrong site. Oh, BTW, Despain is a dickhead. Period. Motorcycles are what got his start in broadcasting. He needs to remember this. Or, maybe he doesn't. Who gives a rats ass what that asswipe thinks. Nascar rocks man. Go fast, turn left. (sarcasm alert for the sarcastically challenged)

Poker_Player wrote:

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either...

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either. Try googling it.

I do believe our sport is a top sport. I hate it when guys like you (elitists) think it is the ONLY sport and the hardest and all the other bullshit you want to throw out there. There are all kinds of guys that ride MX that can't do shit in a ball sport. Can't catch, throw, hit, spin away from a tackle, swim through a block, field a ground ball, throw a ball to a glove, etc... Different sports take a different skill set.

easy_e wrote:

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just...

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just outside the line doesn't mean the guy eats shit and get's hurt like a dude who goes over the bars in a tricky rhythm section bails over a triple does. Now maybe what people are trying to say is the consequence level in moto is drastically higher than stick and ball sports and because of this moto guys deserve more respect.

MOTOCOACH wrote:

...how dominant athletes are in other sports! I know Jimmie Johnson winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR title is a huge deal, it's a damned-impressive feat, but...

...how dominant athletes are in other sports! I know Jimmie Johnson winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR title is a huge deal, it's a damned-impressive feat, but they are talking about him like he was the most dominant athlete in any sport, ever! Does Ricky not even get a mention? I mean, he won TEN motocross titles in a row, won every race one season, and every moto TWO seasons! I also understand that Tiger, Jordan, Ripkin, etc., are much, much more mainstream than RC, and worthy of their legendary status, but if these sports journalists are any good, they would research and report any athlete that fits the topic! With X Games and television, many people already know (or have heard of) Ricky Carmichael, and if they didn't, they'll learn about him if they have something to read on him. If you're talking about true and total domination of an athlete in his/her respective sport, my vote goes to Ricky Carmichael, hands down.

Poker_Player wrote:

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either...

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either. Try googling it.

I do believe our sport is a top sport. I hate it when guys like you (elitists) think it is the ONLY sport and the hardest and all the other bullshit you want to throw out there. There are all kinds of guys that ride MX that can't do shit in a ball sport. Can't catch, throw, hit, spin away from a tackle, swim through a block, field a ground ball, throw a ball to a glove, etc... Different sports take a different skill set.

easy_e wrote:

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just...

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just outside the line doesn't mean the guy eats shit and get's hurt like a dude who goes over the bars in a tricky rhythm section bails over a triple does. Now maybe what people are trying to say is the consequence level in moto is drastically higher than stick and ball sports and because of this moto guys deserve more respect.

Poker_Player wrote:

I won't disagree except the respect part. As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it...

I won't disagree except the respect part.

As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it doesn't take athletic ability to play some of the sports that have been brought up in this thread. These are probably the same guys that can't catch or throw a baseball or football, haven't got a clue how to spin away from a tackler, can't shoot a basketball, let alone dribble one, couldn't hit a serve or return one, and probably can't hit a golf ball anywhere close to straight with any distance.

I found out some interesting info while looking this up. The deadliest sport is:
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/5342/the-science-of-america-s-deadliest-sport-part-1

The deadliest sport in America isn't sky diving, hang gliding, mountain climbing or scuba diving. It isn't even motorcycle racing, college football, or boxing. It's horse racing. According to a study called Brain Injuries in Boxing, there are 128 fatalities per 100,000 participants in horse racing. This grim statistic includes both horses and jockeys. To put it in perspective, horse racing's fatality rate is close to sky diving's (123), but far greater than motorcycle racing's (7). Boxing, the very subject of the Brain Injuries study, causes only 1.3 deaths per 100,000 participants.


We all know it is dangerous but where is motocross at?
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1112/mainpageS1112P0.html
Types of sports and recreational activities:
Skateboard Consider the following statistics:

* Basketball - In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.

* Baseball and softball - Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children and adolescents ages five to 14, with three to four persons dying from baseball injuries each year.

* Bicycling - In 1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.

* Football - In 1998, more than 159,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.

* Gymnastics - In 1998, nearly 25,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for gymnastics-related injuries. Among girls' sports, gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, increasing with the level of competition.

* Ice Hockey - According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, over 18,000 young people under the age of 18 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries in 2001-2002.

* Ice Skating - Nearly 10,600 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice skating-related injuries.

* In-line skating/roller skating - More than 38,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for roller-skating-related injuries.

* Skateboarding - In 1998, more than 27,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.

* Sledding - In 1998, nearly 8,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.

* Snow skiing/snowboarding - More than 29,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow skiing-related injuries. Another 9,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snowboarding-related injuries.

* Soccer - In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.

* Trampolines - Nearly 80,000 children ages five and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.

Poker_Player wrote:

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either...

You don't have a clue of what it takes to be an NFL lineman, defensive or offensive. You obviously don't know the definition of elitist either. Try googling it.

I do believe our sport is a top sport. I hate it when guys like you (elitists) think it is the ONLY sport and the hardest and all the other bullshit you want to throw out there. There are all kinds of guys that ride MX that can't do shit in a ball sport. Can't catch, throw, hit, spin away from a tackle, swim through a block, field a ground ball, throw a ball to a glove, etc... Different sports take a different skill set.

easy_e wrote:

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just...

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just outside the line doesn't mean the guy eats shit and get's hurt like a dude who goes over the bars in a tricky rhythm section bails over a triple does. Now maybe what people are trying to say is the consequence level in moto is drastically higher than stick and ball sports and because of this moto guys deserve more respect.

Poker_Player wrote:

I won't disagree except the respect part. As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it...

I won't disagree except the respect part.

As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it doesn't take athletic ability to play some of the sports that have been brought up in this thread. These are probably the same guys that can't catch or throw a baseball or football, haven't got a clue how to spin away from a tackler, can't shoot a basketball, let alone dribble one, couldn't hit a serve or return one, and probably can't hit a golf ball anywhere close to straight with any distance.

I found out some interesting info while looking this up. The deadliest sport is:
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/5342/the-science-of-america-s-deadliest-sport-part-1

The deadliest sport in America isn't sky diving, hang gliding, mountain climbing or scuba diving. It isn't even motorcycle racing, college football, or boxing. It's horse racing. According to a study called Brain Injuries in Boxing, there are 128 fatalities per 100,000 participants in horse racing. This grim statistic includes both horses and jockeys. To put it in perspective, horse racing's fatality rate is close to sky diving's (123), but far greater than motorcycle racing's (7). Boxing, the very subject of the Brain Injuries study, causes only 1.3 deaths per 100,000 participants.


We all know it is dangerous but where is motocross at?
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1112/mainpageS1112P0.html
Types of sports and recreational activities:
Skateboard Consider the following statistics:

* Basketball - In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.

* Baseball and softball - Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children and adolescents ages five to 14, with three to four persons dying from baseball injuries each year.

* Bicycling - In 1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.

* Football - In 1998, more than 159,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.

* Gymnastics - In 1998, nearly 25,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for gymnastics-related injuries. Among girls' sports, gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, increasing with the level of competition.

* Ice Hockey - According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, over 18,000 young people under the age of 18 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries in 2001-2002.

* Ice Skating - Nearly 10,600 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice skating-related injuries.

* In-line skating/roller skating - More than 38,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for roller-skating-related injuries.

* Skateboarding - In 1998, more than 27,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.

* Sledding - In 1998, nearly 8,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.

* Snow skiing/snowboarding - More than 29,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow skiing-related injuries. Another 9,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snowboarding-related injuries.

* Soccer - In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.

* Trampolines - Nearly 80,000 children ages five and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.

easy_e wrote:

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just...

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just outside the line doesn't mean the guy eats shit and get's hurt like a dude who goes over the bars in a tricky rhythm section bails over a triple does. Now maybe what people are trying to say is the consequence level in moto is drastically higher than stick and ball sports and because of this moto guys deserve more respect.

Poker_Player wrote:

I won't disagree except the respect part. As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it...

I won't disagree except the respect part.

As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it doesn't take athletic ability to play some of the sports that have been brought up in this thread. These are probably the same guys that can't catch or throw a baseball or football, haven't got a clue how to spin away from a tackler, can't shoot a basketball, let alone dribble one, couldn't hit a serve or return one, and probably can't hit a golf ball anywhere close to straight with any distance.

I found out some interesting info while looking this up. The deadliest sport is:
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/5342/the-science-of-america-s-deadliest-sport-part-1

The deadliest sport in America isn't sky diving, hang gliding, mountain climbing or scuba diving. It isn't even motorcycle racing, college football, or boxing. It's horse racing. According to a study called Brain Injuries in Boxing, there are 128 fatalities per 100,000 participants in horse racing. This grim statistic includes both horses and jockeys. To put it in perspective, horse racing's fatality rate is close to sky diving's (123), but far greater than motorcycle racing's (7). Boxing, the very subject of the Brain Injuries study, causes only 1.3 deaths per 100,000 participants.


We all know it is dangerous but where is motocross at?
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1112/mainpageS1112P0.html
Types of sports and recreational activities:
Skateboard Consider the following statistics:

* Basketball - In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.

* Baseball and softball - Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children and adolescents ages five to 14, with three to four persons dying from baseball injuries each year.

* Bicycling - In 1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.

* Football - In 1998, more than 159,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.

* Gymnastics - In 1998, nearly 25,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for gymnastics-related injuries. Among girls' sports, gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, increasing with the level of competition.

* Ice Hockey - According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, over 18,000 young people under the age of 18 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries in 2001-2002.

* Ice Skating - Nearly 10,600 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice skating-related injuries.

* In-line skating/roller skating - More than 38,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for roller-skating-related injuries.

* Skateboarding - In 1998, more than 27,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.

* Sledding - In 1998, nearly 8,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.

* Snow skiing/snowboarding - More than 29,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow skiing-related injuries. Another 9,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snowboarding-related injuries.

* Soccer - In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.

* Trampolines - Nearly 80,000 children ages five and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.

worcsracer808 wrote:

Well the horse statistic is grossly misleading due to the fact that it includes the horses in the deaths as participants, (note that the statistic is...

Well the horse statistic is grossly misleading due to the fact that it includes the horses in the deaths as participants, (note that the statistic is found in an animal science blog) so that would be equivalent to including every dirtbike that blew a motor or broke down in motocross. Also, the 11 year old statistics that show large numbers but no comparison because all of those things are way more popular than motocross and have way more participants so therefore more injuries, it also says nothing about the severity of the injuries, just says they were treated in a hospital emergency room.

easy_e wrote:

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just...

The difference is when those guys miss a ground ball, or strike out and make the wrong read and get tackled, hit the tennis ball just outside the line doesn't mean the guy eats shit and get's hurt like a dude who goes over the bars in a tricky rhythm section bails over a triple does. Now maybe what people are trying to say is the consequence level in moto is drastically higher than stick and ball sports and because of this moto guys deserve more respect.

Poker_Player wrote:

I won't disagree except the respect part. As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it...

I won't disagree except the respect part.

As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it doesn't take athletic ability to play some of the sports that have been brought up in this thread. These are probably the same guys that can't catch or throw a baseball or football, haven't got a clue how to spin away from a tackler, can't shoot a basketball, let alone dribble one, couldn't hit a serve or return one, and probably can't hit a golf ball anywhere close to straight with any distance.

I found out some interesting info while looking this up. The deadliest sport is:
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/5342/the-science-of-america-s-deadliest-sport-part-1

The deadliest sport in America isn't sky diving, hang gliding, mountain climbing or scuba diving. It isn't even motorcycle racing, college football, or boxing. It's horse racing. According to a study called Brain Injuries in Boxing, there are 128 fatalities per 100,000 participants in horse racing. This grim statistic includes both horses and jockeys. To put it in perspective, horse racing's fatality rate is close to sky diving's (123), but far greater than motorcycle racing's (7). Boxing, the very subject of the Brain Injuries study, causes only 1.3 deaths per 100,000 participants.


We all know it is dangerous but where is motocross at?
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1112/mainpageS1112P0.html
Types of sports and recreational activities:
Skateboard Consider the following statistics:

* Basketball - In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.

* Baseball and softball - Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children and adolescents ages five to 14, with three to four persons dying from baseball injuries each year.

* Bicycling - In 1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.

* Football - In 1998, more than 159,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.

* Gymnastics - In 1998, nearly 25,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for gymnastics-related injuries. Among girls' sports, gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, increasing with the level of competition.

* Ice Hockey - According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, over 18,000 young people under the age of 18 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries in 2001-2002.

* Ice Skating - Nearly 10,600 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice skating-related injuries.

* In-line skating/roller skating - More than 38,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for roller-skating-related injuries.

* Skateboarding - In 1998, more than 27,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.

* Sledding - In 1998, nearly 8,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.

* Snow skiing/snowboarding - More than 29,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow skiing-related injuries. Another 9,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snowboarding-related injuries.

* Soccer - In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.

* Trampolines - Nearly 80,000 children ages five and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.

PaleBlue wrote:

Interesting numbers but the true perspective comes when they are shown as related to the number of participants. Either way though thats one hell of a...

Interesting numbers but the true perspective comes when they are shown as related to the number of participants. Either way though thats one hell of a lot of kids getting hurt per year.

Poker player, would you count Darts players (with thier superb hand eye coordination) as atheltes? or pie eating contest participants? or arm wrestlers?

JustMX wrote:

Um, The horse racing statistics INCLUDE the HORSES............ How can you have a fair comparison unless you include the 250Fs that have grenaded and the 85s...

Um,

The horse racing statistics INCLUDE the HORSES............

How can you have a fair comparison unless you include the 250Fs that have grenaded and the 85s that have siezed?

Poker_Player wrote:

Yes it is a lot of kids. I am sure the elitists have no idea that many kids play or do other things. I can just...

Yes it is a lot of kids. I am sure the elitists have no idea that many kids play or do other things. I can just hear them, "You mean kids jump on trampolines? They don't have those at the MX track."

Yes I would consider dart players athletes.

Pie eaters? No. Anyone can eat.

Arm wrestlers? Yes. Strength, coordination and technique are involved.

Next?

Poker_Player wrote:

Yes it is a lot of kids. I am sure the elitists have no idea that many kids play or do other things. I can just...

Yes it is a lot of kids. I am sure the elitists have no idea that many kids play or do other things. I can just hear them, "You mean kids jump on trampolines? They don't have those at the MX track."

Yes I would consider dart players athletes.

Pie eaters? No. Anyone can eat.

Arm wrestlers? Yes. Strength, coordination and technique are involved.

Next?

CASH476 wrote:

Dart players are athletes? That's just fuckin stupid!

-eagle- wrote:

This thread makes me want to smoke cigs track side with larry miers. Totally agree: If RC did what he did in any other sport, he...

This thread makes me want to smoke cigs track side with larry miers.
Totally agree: If RC did what he did in any other sport, he would be considered jesus christ.

-eagle- wrote:

I'll bite. Try reversing that for a second. Jimmy Johnson just won for titles in a row. If he quit now, used his name and existing...

I'll bite.

Try reversing that for a second. Jimmy Johnson just won for titles in a row. If he quit now, used his name and existing sponsors how far would he make it in mx. Keep in mind he has 0 mx experience and he gets 3 years just like RC has in roundy clown. Does he even make it to LL's in C class?

This is why shawn palmer and tucker hibbert are such bad mother fuckers in my book. Not to mention MC not even racing until he's a teenager, when most mx monkeys already have 10 Am titles.

Poker_Player wrote:

I won't disagree except the respect part. As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it...

I won't disagree except the respect part.

As for what people are saying, I think you are wrong. Some of these dumbasses actually believe that it doesn't take athletic ability to play some of the sports that have been brought up in this thread. These are probably the same guys that can't catch or throw a baseball or football, haven't got a clue how to spin away from a tackler, can't shoot a basketball, let alone dribble one, couldn't hit a serve or return one, and probably can't hit a golf ball anywhere close to straight with any distance.

I found out some interesting info while looking this up. The deadliest sport is:
http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/5342/the-science-of-america-s-deadliest-sport-part-1

The deadliest sport in America isn't sky diving, hang gliding, mountain climbing or scuba diving. It isn't even motorcycle racing, college football, or boxing. It's horse racing. According to a study called Brain Injuries in Boxing, there are 128 fatalities per 100,000 participants in horse racing. This grim statistic includes both horses and jockeys. To put it in perspective, horse racing's fatality rate is close to sky diving's (123), but far greater than motorcycle racing's (7). Boxing, the very subject of the Brain Injuries study, causes only 1.3 deaths per 100,000 participants.


We all know it is dangerous but where is motocross at?
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1112/mainpageS1112P0.html
Types of sports and recreational activities:
Skateboard Consider the following statistics:

* Basketball - In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.

* Baseball and softball - Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries. Baseball also has the highest fatality rate among sports for children and adolescents ages five to 14, with three to four persons dying from baseball injuries each year.

* Bicycling - In 1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.

* Football - In 1998, more than 159,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.

* Gymnastics - In 1998, nearly 25,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for gymnastics-related injuries. Among girls' sports, gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, increasing with the level of competition.

* Ice Hockey - According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, over 18,000 young people under the age of 18 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries in 2001-2002.

* Ice Skating - Nearly 10,600 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice skating-related injuries.

* In-line skating/roller skating - More than 38,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for roller-skating-related injuries.

* Skateboarding - In 1998, more than 27,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.

* Sledding - In 1998, nearly 8,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.

* Snow skiing/snowboarding - More than 29,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow skiing-related injuries. Another 9,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snowboarding-related injuries.

* Soccer - In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.

* Trampolines - Nearly 80,000 children ages five and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.

worcsracer808 wrote:

Well the horse statistic is grossly misleading due to the fact that it includes the horses in the deaths as participants, (note that the statistic is...

Well the horse statistic is grossly misleading due to the fact that it includes the horses in the deaths as participants, (note that the statistic is found in an animal science blog) so that would be equivalent to including every dirtbike that blew a motor or broke down in motocross. Also, the 11 year old statistics that show large numbers but no comparison because all of those things are way more popular than motocross and have way more participants so therefore more injuries, it also says nothing about the severity of the injuries, just says they were treated in a hospital emergency room.

Poker_Player wrote:

I wondered how many would comment. I find it funny that horses are even or have ever been considered athletes. Ever see SI (that is Sports...

I wondered how many would comment. I find it funny that horses are even or have ever been considered athletes. Ever see SI (that is Sports Illustrated for you elitists that think dirt bike rags are the only mags out there) when they do their top 100 athletes? The always seem to put that one horse in there. I think it is Secretariat. I find it amusing. It was per 100K participants. How do you know it is "GROSSLY" misleading? How many horses die per year out of 100K? How many jockeys? If you don't know how can you say it is "grossly" misleading?

Nice try on the comparison of a horse to a dirt bike motor. Are you serious?

worcsracer808 wrote:

That is true I don't know for certain, but I'm sure a significant amount of the fatalities and injuries are to the horses. Also those horses...

That is true I don't know for certain, but I'm sure a significant amount of the fatalities and injuries are to the horses. Also those horses are put down when they break their legs so it could be compared to swapping out your motor when you blow one, I'm just saying the animals don't even need to be fatally injured, they just euthanize them. Check it out 5000 horse deaths at the races since 03, to include that in the statistics would be "grossly" misleading wouldn't you agree? As misleading as counting every pro who's bike grenaded on them huh? So yeah including the horses really throws off how dangerous it is to people. I don't know why can't grasp the comparison?

http://www.redorbit.com/news/sports/1432921/5000_reported_horse_deaths_…