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Mike larocco jumping larocco s leap on a 125
Mike LaRocco is an American former professional Motocross and Supercross racer. He is often referred to as "LaRocket" or "the rock" and raced a Kawasaki 125, 250, 500cc two strokes. He also raced 250cc two strokes for Suzuki then 250cc two strokes and later 450cc Honda four-stroke dirt bikes.
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- Mike larocco jumping larocco s leap on a 125
- Mike larocco class of 2014
- LaRoccos Leap
- Achievements
- References
Born in Michigan City, Indiana, LaRocco was a pro from 1988 to 2006, a record 19 seasons. He made his 214th start in 2005, also a record. LaRocco won the 500cc Motocross title in 1993, the 250cc Motocross title in 1994, and has also won the 2000 World Supercross and 2002 U.S. Open Supercross Championships. In 2002 another rider caused LaRocco to crash at a small town Supercross event. The accident caused LaRocco to dislocate his wrist and tear ligaments in his leg. The injury caused him to discontinue the Supercross season, the first time in seven years he had not participated. In 2006, LaRocco announced his retirement. At the time of his announcement, he had finished in the top five 145 times. He is considered one of the greatest riders of all time.
LaRocco had been elected as a member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
Mike larocco class of 2014
LaRocco's Leap
In 1991, a 120 ft triple jump was constructed at Red Bud Motocross track in Buchanan, MI. It was modeled after "Kong", a large jump found at LaRocco's personal track. Troyer and track co-owner Tim Ritchie decided to build a jump just like it at the Red Bud track. It was later named after LaRocco as he became the first person to clear it, doing so on a 125cc bike.
Achievements
