1. Jerad Stump

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3. Target Audience Learning Environment Criteria Objectives ST

4. Students Video of AMA Races Importance of #1 Symbolic Racers Quiz ST

6. This lesson can extend to many different age groups although, it is suggested for the ages of students in middle school

7. This lesson should be done on a computer whether in a classroom or computer lab.

8. Students should read all slides in the student section and go on to receive at least a 70% on the quiz.

9. Students will be able to distinguish different motorcycle racing styles, differences between them, and understand what it took to be #1 in the AMA national circuit.

10. Flat Track (half mile) Flat Track (mile) Road Racing Motocross

11. This is a half mile oval track Turns are taken sideways as seen in the picture

12. Obtain speed of 100 to 130 on straight-aways and still taking turns sideways Same track design as half-mile (oval)

13. Track made of asphalt Take turns by leaning, bike does not turn sideways Extremely fast speeds

14. Racing track includes jumps, whoops, turns, and possible giant mud puddles Riders must adjust to the track at all times

15. Review Question #1 Which race was not part of the AMA National Circuit? A. Drag racing B. Road Racing C. Flattrack D. Motocross

16. Sorry wrong answer The type of racing we’re looking for involves a track that does not have turns in it

17. CORRECT!! Although drag racing is a very popular form of motorcycle racing, it is not part of the AMA national circuit.

18. Review Question #2 This kind of race requires racers to adjust to the track A. Half-mile Flat track Half-mile Flat track B. Motocross Motocross C. Mile Flat track Mile Flat track D. Road racing Road racing

19. Sorry wrong answer Hint: This style of racing is not on a track but rather is made from the mud and dirt of the earth

20. Correct!! Motocross involves many jumps and turns which change depending on the race and forcing the racer to adjust to the course.

21. Criteria Spoils of being #1

22. Racer must earn points by racing in 27 racers Involved 5 different styles of racing Endurance to race and compete in every race

23. Wear #1 plate on your motorcycle for the next year Be crowned AMA Grand National Champion

24. Review Question #3 How many races are included in the AMA National Circuit? A. 15 15 B. 20 20 C. 27 27 D. 76 76

25. Sorry wrong answer Hint: The races took place on weekends and had to be long enough for racers to acquire more and more points.

26. Correct!! Points were rewarded by competing in 27 different races that took on 5 different styles of racing

27. Mert Lawwill Malcolm Smith Ed Kretz Sr. and Jr.

28. Became known from movie “On any Sunday” following career after being Grand National Champion Mert’s career included 17 National Championship wins

29. Also a big role in “On any Sunday” Was a man who raced different races not in the AMA National Circuit Was known for off road racing

30. Sr. was known as the “Iron Man” for his endurance Won first Daytona road race in 1937 One of the sports first and major stars Jr. raced with famous buddies Steve Mcqueen, Lee Marvin, and Jay Leno

31. Review Question #4 What was Ed Kretz Sr.’s nickname? A. Iron Man Iron Man B. Captain America Captain America C. Ironclad Ironclad D. Spiderman Spiderman

32. Sorry Wrong Answer Hint: Was known by this for a trait he possessed while racing. Also the name of a technology based super hero

33. Correct!! Ed Kretz was know to have great endurance while racing which earned him the nickname “Iron Man”

34. Review Question #5 Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith were known for staring in this movie A. “Motorcycle Racing” “Motorcycle Racing” B. “On the Road” “On the Road” C. “Sunday Driving” “Sunday Driving” D. “On any Sunday” “On any Sunday”

35. Sorry wrong answer Hint: Reading the title might suggest peaceful riding on a certain day of the week

36. Correct!! “On any Sunday” is the correct name of the film. Often times its thought of as the everyday rider who goes out on Sunday to drive and enjoy the day.

37. This quiz contains 10 questions Must get a score of 7 Once you have started you must complete

38. Question #1 One of the spoils of being #1 was A. Winning $10,000 Winning $10,000 B. Wearing #1 plate for the next racing season Wearing #1 plate for the next racing season C. Get all the girls Get all the girls D. Receive a brand new motorcycle Receive a brand new motorcycle

39. Sorry wrong answer Hint: Being a physical object to win, it may only seem special to the racer than to an outside audience.

40. Correct!! The main spoil of winning the AMA National Circuit is pure bragging rights which exists by wearing the #1 plate on the motorcycle.

41. Question #2 One important aspect of turning on a road racing course is to… A. Get the bike sideways Get the bike sideways B. Brake Brake C. Go as fast as you can Go as fast as you can D. lean lean

42. Sorry wrong answer Hint: remember what the track is made of and how that effects turning.

43. Correct!! Getting the bike sideways is the method for turning on a flat track race and braking will cause a bike to lay down

44. Question #3 The difference between half-mile flat track and mile flat track is what? A. Speeds Speeds B. Shape of track Shape of track C. On has jumps On has jumps D. One involves turning sideways One involves turning sideways

45. Sorry wrong answer Hint: Both styles differ by only the length of track

46. Correct!! Although one is longer the shape stays the same. Jumps are only involved in motocross and they both involve turning sideways

47. Question #4 Malcolm Smith was known for this type of racing A. Off road Off road B. Street Street C. Flat track Flat track D. Drag Drag

48. Sorry wrong answer Hint: Malcolm did not participate in the AMA National Circuit.

49. Correct!! Malcolm was known for doing all sorts of races that usually included off of any track or road

50. Question #5 This is the shape of both Flat Track half-mile and Flat Track mile 1. Circle Circle 2. Oval Oval 3. Figure 8 Figure 8 4. Rectangle Rectangle

51. Sorry wrong answer Hint: There are straight aways in this type of racing

52. Correct!! Although circle is close, only and oval has a spot open for a straight away with curved corners

53. Question #6 Street racing tracks are made of this type of surface A. Dirt Dirt B. Sand Sand C. Asphalt Asphalt D. Concrete Concrete

54. Sorry wrong answer Hint: the first word of Street racing should give this answer away

55. Correct!! Asphalt was the material to make the track because it resembles an actual street best

56. Question #7 A motocross race will include all but which of the following A. Whoops Whoops B. Mud puddles Mud puddles C. Jumps Jumps D. Straight aways Straight aways

57. Sorry wrong answer Hint: think about the surface of track that a motocross race would take place on

58. Correct!! Motocross races have all sorts of things to jump or twist your bike

59. Question #8 There are how many different styles of racing in the AMA National Circuit to get the #1 plate A. 3 3 B. 6 6 C. 27 27 D. 5 5

60. Sorry wrong answer Hint: this is the different styles of racing and remember flat track mile and half-mile account for 2

61. Correct!! There are 5 different styles of racing that you must compete in to win the AMA national circuit

62. Question #9 Ed Kretz Jr. rode with all but who of the following A. Jay Leno Jay Leno B. Steve Mcqueen Steve Mcqueen C. David Letterman David Letterman D. Lee Marvin Lee Marvin

63. Sorry wrong answer Hint: this is a late night host but was never known to be with Ed Kretz Jr.

64. Correct!! David Letterman has no connection with Ed Kretz Jr. and the others were listed on his page

65. Question #10 “On any Sunday” starred this racer after being Grand National Champion A. Steve Mcqueen Steve Mcqueen B. Mert Lawwill Mert Lawwill C. Malcolm Smith Malcolm Smith D. Ed Kretz Jr. Ed Kretz Jr.

66. Sorry wrong answer Hint: 3 of the following were in “On any Sunday” but only one raced in the AMA National Circuit

67. Correct!! Malcolm Smith, Steve Mcqueen, and Mert Lawwill were all stars of the movie but only Mert was a racer in the AMA National Circuit

68. Quiz Results You have now completed the quiz portion of the lesson. If you got 7 or more right on the quiz simply go on or press home to go back to main menu. If not please press the back arrow and start again.

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