People such as Eddie Lawson and Kenny Roberts found themselves at an advantage in Europe when there were loose surfaces in the corners at some race circuits. It is not a situation which occurs often. However when kids ride motocross, it teaches them where the brake levers and the throttle are and that is important. Also a major factor in road-racing is the competitive mind-set, motocross also develops that. What motocross does not teach you, is what to do when you get into a very high speed corner miles too fast and lose grip and still need to get on the gas to beat the other guy. My Plan B is always the crash stop - grab both brakes and stand the bike up then let go as soon as I reach the grass. Then ride it out and get the bike to the ground before I reach the fence.