# Which sports have the biggest & smallest gap between pros and regular people?

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**Created:** [April 25, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sports-have-the-biggest-smallest-gap-between-pros-and-regular-people/579628 "2011-04-25T06:54:41Z")\
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Motorcycle racing, both on and off-road, is an insane leap. A good buddy won the overall in the Colorado Enduro Series (RMEC) and went to the nationals. He’s skilled and confident. His takeaway–“Dude, they passed me like I was standing still!” And, of course the penalty for fucking up racing motorcycles is pretty severe (especially road bikes).

[Erzberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY_h_5eLhao)

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