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Posted March 28, 2008
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Companion book available
Follow the evolution of the sport from Europe's grass tracks to today's sold-out sports stadiums across the United States in Motocross America, the beautifully illustrated 240-page companion book to the Motocross America exhibit.
Order your copy online from the Museum shop.
The popular "Motocross America" exhibit will begin its national tour at the San Diego Automotive Museum.
The exhibit, which traces the evolution of the sport from its 1920s roots to the wildly popular Supercross and freestyle events of today, recently concluded a successful three-year run at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio.
Highlights from "Motocross America" will be featured in the installation "Motocross America: The Early Years" at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Scheduled for display April 1 through June 25, 2008, the exhibit will showcase the history of motocross for audiences in Southern California, a region that is home to many of today's racing champions. A grand opening party is planned for May 17, 2008.
"Motocross America: The Early Years" will chronicle the birth of motocross in 1920's Britain, as well the sport's 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 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.
"It was a natural choice to bring 'Motocross America: The Early Years' to our Museum," said Rebecca Morales, San Diego Automotive Museum curator. "The exhibit will allow Southern California audiences a fresh look at the cultural phenomenon that is motocross."
Visit www.sdautomuseum.org for more details on "Motocross America: The Early Years."