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2007 MotoGP Champion Casey Stoner

Motorcycle racing is a broad field that encompasses all racing aspects of motorcycling.

The FIM is the international sanctioning body for motorcycle racing and most nations have their own governing bodies. Other breakaway/independent bodies exist on both a national and an international level.

Motorcycles vary greatly in design for each discipline. Broadly speaking, motorcycle racing can be divided into two categories: tarmac-based road disciplines and off road. Within each of these disciplines, there are usually sub-groups.

Some of the championships sanctioned by the FIM are:

road racing off road racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Sidecar World Championship Motocross World Championship Freestyle Motocross World Championship
Superbike World Championship Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Sidecar Motocross World Championship Speedway World Championship
Supersport World Championship SuperMoto World Championship Supercross World Championship Trial World Championship
Endurance World Championship Enduro World Championship
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