A Brief History of Motocross

Motocross Dirt Racing

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Ramiz Bajwa graduated from All Saints University School of Medicine in Dominica before embarking on a career as the owner-operator of Poke Bar in San Francisco. Outside of work, Ramiz Bajwa plays several sports and enjoys traveling, camping, and motocross racing.

Motorcycle racing dates back to the mid-19th century. The first motorcycle was invented in the early 1860s, and racing motorized bikes soon became a popular pastime.

The evolution of motocross began in the spring of 1906 when the UK Auto-Cycle Club hosted the first motorcycle time trials on a designated course. In the 1920s, the trials developed into weekly races called "scrambles," which had racers competing for various titles.

Eventually, this new sport of motorcycle racing was named "motocross," a word that combined the French "motocyclette" with "cross country.” Motocross gained a following in the United States by the early 1960s, but the sport caught on in 1970s.

Today, motocross is one of the most popular motorsports in the world. Several major motocross competitions are held annually, including the FIM Motocross World Championship, the AMA Motocross Championship, and the British Motocross Championship.

Some Facts About the Popular Poke Dish

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A medical school graduate, Ramiz Bajwa is also experienced in the restaurant industry, having managed Chutney Restaurant in San Francisco, California. Ramiz Bajwa currently owns and operates a poke bar in the same city. 

A Hawaiian national dish, poke (pronounced poke-ay) means “to cut or slice” in Hawaiian. A typical poke dish consists of raw marinated fish (commonly tuna) cut into cubes and layered with sticky rice and pickles. Traditionally, it was composed of raw tuna chunks, seaweed, candlenuts, and salt. The dish is believed to have originated from fishermen. They took some of their daily catch, cut and seasoned the fish, and ate them while on their boats. 

Now popular around the world, poke dishes come in many variations with different toppings that include sesame oil, scallions, soy sauce, Maui onions, and more. The fish used has expanded beyond tuna, and offerings now include salmon, red snapper, and other seafood. Poke is popular as a healthy food option. Fish has many benefits, including lowering cardiovascular disease risk, and is a good vitamin B12 source. Diners also like the option of having food on the go, and poke qualifies as a grab-and-go food.