Archive for the ‘Motocross’ Category
Want to visit a world where two-strokes still dominate? Go kart racing with MXA and MRC; Plus, a Chad Reed interview.
The average U.S. highway speed is 70 miles per hour. A 450 four-stroke can reach upwards of 65 mph on a motocross track. Aside from speed, these transportation devices have little in common. A father of four, toting his precious cargo inside a minivan bound for grandma’s house, is more worried about getting to his destination on time than beating the other drivers to the inside line on the next bend on Interstate 5. Yet in driving, as well as riding a dirt bike, the mind must properly judge distance and speed. This commonality is true in all sports—from NASCAR to baseball to curling. However … More
A story of a motocross racer who takes his less than experienced father on an incredible journey through the Himalayas.
Round 7 of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship brought the series to the famed RedBud track, where the fans were loud and the action was intense. In the 450 Class, Ryan Villopoto capitalized on some misfortune from his chief rival, Ryan Dungey, and saw his championship aspirations get a serious boost. The 250 Class came down to Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen battling for the overall win, as the two riders continue to separate themselves from the rest of the field.