Vital MX Motocross des nations Trivia Quiz

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In the run up to Denver let's see who's an MXDN expert. I'll post questions then keep adding more questions once the right answer is posted...
In the run up to Denver let's see who's an MXDN expert. I'll post questions then keep adding more questions once the right answer is posted. If anyone can think of some good questions , just post them on here!

Q1 Name the former AMA National MX Champion who never got selected to ride the MXDN for Team USA?
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Q19 Wildlife,(animals etc, not Ronnie lechiens pre race ritualTongue ) has almost effected the results of the des nations on 2 occassions.
One was Albertyn hitting a deer at Roggenburg in 1994, but can you remember the other incident?
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Q20 How many times was Johnny O'mara chosen to represent Team USA. Name the year's and venues?
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Q19 Wildlife,(animals etc, not Ronnie lechiens pre race ritual:P ) has almost effected the results of the des nations on 2 occassions. One was Albertyn hitting...
Q19 Wildlife,(animals etc, not Ronnie lechiens pre race ritualTongue ) has almost effected the results of the des nations on 2 occassions.
One was Albertyn hitting a deer at Roggenburg in 1994, but can you remember the other incident?
1982: Magoo got stung by a bee and had to get some medication for it. Some teams were calling foul play and claimed that he was using PED's.

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Q19 Wildlife,(animals etc, not Ronnie lechiens pre race ritual:P ) has almost effected the results of the des nations on 2 occassions. One was Albertyn hitting...
Q19 Wildlife,(animals etc, not Ronnie lechiens pre race ritualTongue ) has almost effected the results of the des nations on 2 occassions.
One was Albertyn hitting a deer at Roggenburg in 1994, but can you remember the other incident?
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1982: Magoo got stung by a bee and had to get some medication for it. Some teams were calling foul play and claimed that he was...
1982: Magoo got stung by a bee and had to get some medication for it. Some teams were calling foul play and claimed that he was using PED's.
Correct. There was another incident where a dog got onto the track at Villars sous Ecot and chased Hakan Carlquist, but it didn't effect results.
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Speaking of the Irish .... whatever happened to the Crockstar?

At one point he was being being proclaimed as having NEXT.


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Anyone?

Is he still active? Did injury derail his career?

still racing british champs and red bull pro in the uk on a kawasaki
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Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
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tailor 9/24/2010 8:21am
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Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
Jeff Ward?
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Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
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Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
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Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
That was quick, you know your nations. Thought lot of people would assume it was Wardy.
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Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
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Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
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That was quick, you know your nations. Thought lot of people would assume it was Wardy.
Thanks. Know enough to be dangerous. Check my avatar! Everbody forgets about '78, That team should have placed higher. RX had a good article on them a year ago or so. Love this thread! Keep em coming.
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Q22 How many individual riders have been a winning MXDN Team USA member, starting in 1981?
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Q23 What did the Belgian organisers do at Angrenau in 1983 to try and gain a homefield advantage?
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Q22 How many individual riders have been a winning MXDN Team USA member, starting in 1981?
31, Sun Hansen Laporte O`Mara Ward Bailey Lechien Chandler Gibson Barnett Glover Johnson Hannah Kiedrowski Stanton Bradshaw Emig Larocco Liles McGrath Lamson Carmichael Hughes Pastrana Windham Tedesco Villopoto Ferry Stewart Dungey Weimer. Did i miss anyone?
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robkinuk 9/24/2010 9:33am
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Q22 How many individual riders have been a winning MXDN Team USA member, starting in 1981?
tailor wrote:
31, Sun Hansen Laporte O`Mara Ward Bailey Lechien Chandler Gibson Barnett Glover Johnson Hannah Kiedrowski Stanton Bradshaw Emig Larocco Liles McGrath Lamson Carmichael Hughes Pastrana Windham...
31, Sun Hansen Laporte O`Mara Ward Bailey Lechien Chandler Gibson Barnett Glover Johnson Hannah Kiedrowski Stanton Bradshaw Emig Larocco Liles McGrath Lamson Carmichael Hughes Pastrana Windham Tedesco Villopoto Ferry Stewart Dungey Weimer. Did i miss anyone?
Correct and quick work!
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robkinuk wrote:
Q21 Which American rider had the longest MXDN career, ie from his first to last appearance for team USA?
SCIENCE wrote:
Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
robkinuk wrote:
That was quick, you know your nations. Thought lot of people would assume it was Wardy.
This ia actually a tye with Carmichael who went from 1998-2007....just 20 years later than Hannah's 1978-1987...Wink
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Q20 How many times was Johnny O'mara chosen to represent Team USA. Name the year's and venues?
Beilstein, Germany '81, Wohlen, Switzerland '82, Vanta, Finland '84, Maggiora, Italy '86
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In 1994 MXoN in Switzerland, Demaria won the 1st moto on a CR 500.

What was the "particularity" of this bike ???
This question is waiting for a correct answer too.

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SCIENCE 9/24/2010 10:51am
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Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
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That was quick, you know your nations. Thought lot of people would assume it was Wardy.
web mx wrote:
This ia actually a tye with Carmichael who went from 1998-2007....just 20 years later than Hannah's 1978-1987...Wink
Nice catch. Forgot RC was there in '98.
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robkinuk 9/24/2010 11:22am
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SCIENCE wrote:
Bob Hannah. 1978 - 1987
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That was quick, you know your nations. Thought lot of people would assume it was Wardy.
web mx wrote:
This ia actually a tye with Carmichael who went from 1998-2007....just 20 years later than Hannah's 1978-1987...Wink
Correct, my bad, so you both get 1 point each. keep a track of your own scores!
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robkinuk 9/24/2010 11:25am
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Q20 How many times was Johnny O'mara chosen to represent Team USA. Name the year's and venues?
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Beilstein, Germany '81, Wohlen, Switzerland '82, Vanta, Finland '84, Maggiora, Italy '86
Correct wreckitrandy. You must be one of the leading contenders to win this quiz!
I'd better think up some more questions.
If anyone can think of some MXDN teasers, please PM me or e-mail robakinsey@hotmail.com
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robkinuk wrote:
Q22 How many individual riders have been a winning MXDN Team USA member, starting in 1981?
tailor wrote:
31, Sun Hansen Laporte O`Mara Ward Bailey Lechien Chandler Gibson Barnett Glover Johnson Hannah Kiedrowski Stanton Bradshaw Emig Larocco Liles McGrath Lamson Carmichael Hughes Pastrana Windham...
31, Sun Hansen Laporte O`Mara Ward Bailey Lechien Chandler Gibson Barnett Glover Johnson Hannah Kiedrowski Stanton Bradshaw Emig Larocco Liles McGrath Lamson Carmichael Hughes Pastrana Windham Tedesco Villopoto Ferry Stewart Dungey Weimer. Did i miss anyone?
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Correct and quick work!
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Q23 What did the Belgian organisers do at Angrenau in 1983 to try and gain a homefield advantage?
Come on this is an easy one!
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Q14 Apart from Roger DeCoster, who else was instrumental in getting the 1981 Team USA off the ground?
The fans? I remember purchasing T-shirts to assist in sending the riders over to race. Probably still have the shirt too...
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Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981?? Bonus point...
Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981??
Bonus point if you can name the years and venues?
No one's posted the correct answer to this one yet.
Clue , one of the former team managers post's on Vital frequently!
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Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981?? Bonus point...
Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981??
Bonus point if you can name the years and venues?
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No one's posted the correct answer to this one yet.
Clue , one of the former team managers post's on Vital frequently!
Okay I'll give you another clue. You saw a lot of this guy on your computer/TV this year during outdoor nationals???????
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Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981?? Bonus point...
Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981??
Bonus point if you can name the years and venues?
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No one's posted the correct answer to this one yet.
Clue , one of the former team managers post's on Vital frequently!
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Okay I'll give you another clue. You saw a lot of this guy on your computer/TV this year during outdoor nationals???????
Nobody in the US know their MXDN history???
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Q23 What did the Belgian organisers do at Angrenau in 1983 to try and gain a homefield advantage?
robkinuk wrote:
Come on this is an easy one!
They over watered the track?
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Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981?? Bonus point...
Q 17 Roger deCoster has managed Team USA for most of their victories, but who else has been the Team USA manager since 1981??
Bonus point if you can name the years and venues?
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No one's posted the correct answer to this one yet.
Clue , one of the former team managers post's on Vital frequently!
Roy Jansen ,,, Bevo Forte,, and Dave Osterman ?
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Q23 What did the Belgian organisers do at Angrenau in 1983 to try and gain a homefield advantage?
robkinuk wrote:
Come on this is an easy one!
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They over watered the track?
Correct, they left the hoses running!

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