In fact, it is professional sport that has rapidly increased in popularity. If you are a fan of supercross racing, you likely already know how the racing works. However, if you are a new fan or if you are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of supercross racing, you may want to learn more. Supercross motorcycle racing, as you likely already know, is racing that occurs on a man-made track or surface, with off-road motorcycles. If you are looking to become a professional supercross racer, or even devote time to the amateur circuits, you may want to get your start in motocross racing. There is a better chance that you have access to a motocross track than a supercross track. Racing at a motocross track, if you have to, should be able to help you develop skills that can be used indoors. Each year, there are a number of different supercross events taking place, all across the United States. If you are located near one of those events, you are encouraged to attend it. The more fans that come to see a race, the better the chance are that races will continue on at that location. In addition to continued races at a specific venue, a high fan interest may also spark the development of new supercross racing venues. The only difference between the two is that supercross racing involves the use of shorter, indoor tracks. Although your intention may be to start a career in supercross motorcycle racing, you may have to first give motocross racing a chance. This is because not all areas, in the United States, have indoor supercross motorcycle racing tracks. The man-made tracks are used to create racing surfaces that are similar to those found in outdoor motocross racing events. The only difference is that the courses are smaller. For that reason, supercross motorcycle racing events are usually shorter. That shorter track allows them to have a limited number of drivers. You will also find that the tracks are relatively short. The shortness of the track makes supercross BMX relatively shorter than most motorcycle events. In fact you will find that these races are shorted by about fifteen or twenty minutes. When it comes to supercross motorcycle racing, as well as supercross BMX racing, there is a common misconception believed by many.