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Learn MoreThe cream of the crop. The crème de la crème . The premier class. But some say the 450cc dirt bike ruined Motocross and Supercross. Wherever you lie, 450s remain the...
Howdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the mud-covered Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 11 of...
Behold! Finally, a race to watch. The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season ventured up north to soggy Seattle for Round 11 at Lumen Field in Seattle and the old guard,...
The cream of the crop. The crème de la crème . The premier class. But some say the 450cc dirt bike ruined Motocross and Supercross. Wherever you lie, 450s remain the elite pro racing standard when it comes to off-road and MX track riding, thus...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the mud-covered Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 11 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Seattle, Washington! WOW!!!! What a r...
Continue readingBehold! Finally, a race to watch. The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season ventured up north to soggy Seattle for Round 11 at Lumen Field in Seattle and the old guard, one of them anyway, put on a show for the ages. The young thunder from dow...
Continue readingMost owners of dirt bikes or ATVs rarely encounter a bad head gasket because routine maintenance usually prevents this problem from occurring after completing a top end during normal intervals. A bad head gasket results in cars and trucks far mo...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the beach party missing Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 10 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Indianapolis, Indiana! Here we...
Continue reading2024 Indianapolis Supercross Recap The Triple Crown returned for Round 10 of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN and it sure looks like a foregone conclusion for the 450 class Championshi...
Continue readingSlow down little fella! Put your up-and-comer on a 50cc dirt bike and you might grit your teeth more than you kid. Your child has to start somewhere and other than a pedal bike or a STACYC the 50cc dirt bike offers the smallest bore engine avail...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the spring break missing Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 9 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Birmingham, Alabama! I had pre...
Continue reading2024 Birmingham Supercross Recap Forty years after the last event, Monster Energy Supercross returned to the Deep South taking Round 9 of the 2024 season to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL. The possible mudder in the forecast failed to mat...
Continue readingThe average rider can enjoy a dirt bike fresh off the showroom floor until skill and experience warrant adjustments to the bike set-up that matches their comfort and allows them to push their boundaries. However, one aspect to the bike, regardle...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the fully tanned Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 8 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Daytona, Florida! So, I hate to be tha...
Continue reading2024 Daytona Supercross Recap Some moments of flash but a mostly routine day of racing for Round 8 of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. In a track that looked reminisc...
Continue readingGet a lift with a new dirt bike stand from HP Tools. Tired of busting your back or knees? How about sitting with your legs crossed? At least until that tingly feeling hits. Maybe you lean your dirt bike against a wall hoping it stays put. Those ...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the stunning and dramatic Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Round 7 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Dallas, Texas! What seemed li...
Continue reading2024 Arlington Supercross Recap The lofty highs and devastating lows of Supercross showed up for Round 7 of the 2024 season on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX wreaking havoc on fans' emotions and for a couple of riders, their bodies. ...
Continue readingEvery dirt bike rider always wants to go faster. But not every dirt bike rider can pull the Gs a 450 ride delivers and for many, especially beginners, even a 250 delivers a thrust that knocks you on your backend. The 125cc 2-stroke dirt bike (...
Continue readingSpend all your money on a motorcycle helmet then whatever you have left, buy the rest of your riding gear. One adage to live by. No, that doesn't mean you can cheap out on boots, jacket and gloves. Dress for the crash but consider your helmet ...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to MotoSport.com Gear Head weekly observations! This is the amazing Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it with all the takes from Glendale Arizona Round 6 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross! Ken Roczen had an amazing ride...
Continue reading2024 Glendale Supercross Recap Don't ever count Ken Roczen out. The fan favorite and Supercross veteran looked every bit an up-and-coming young gun with his performance at Round 6 of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Stat...
Continue readingHowdy Y'all and welcome to back to MotoSport.com Gearhead weekly raging inferno takes! I am your favorite MotoSport.com Gearhead Ryan Roberts here to give you all the important takes from Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round 5 from Detroit Rock Ci...
Continue reading2024 Detroit Supercross Recap The 250 East class began the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday completely overshadowing the 450 class for on-track excitement, nudity, drama and middle fingers in Detroit at Ford Field. A rack of co...
Continue readingHowdy y'all and welcome back to Motosport.com Gearhead weekly hot takes, with just of smidge of cold takes mixed in, on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Anaheim 2 Triple Crown! I am your favorite Gearhead Ryan Roberts, here to keep you entertain...
Continue reading2024 Anaheim 2 Supercross Recap A dry day, even a pleasant summer day, greeted fans and riders for Round 4 of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross series as warm condition enveloped the Southland and Angel Stadium on Saturday in Anaheim, CA. The ...
Continue readingWelcome back to Mud Series live from San Diego California, also known as Monster Energy AMA Supercross! This is your favorite Motosport.com Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it again with lukewarm takes and wild accusations! After last weeks extreme ...
Continue reading2024 San Diego Supercross Recap Anudder mudder? Sort of. Kind of. Maybe. Round 3 of Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium didn't rise to the level of the week earlier in San Francisco but the mud still proved ...
Continue readingWelcome to the Mud Bowl 2024 live in San Fransisco, or as we like to call it, Monster Energy AMA Supercross! This is your favorite MotoSport.com Gear Head Ryan Roberts back at it again to break down all the mess that was San Fransisco SuperCross 2...
Continue reading2024 San Francisco Supercross Recap Anyone else get the feeling the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season might set a record for the number of mudders? The slop fest of Round 2 on Saturday in San Francisco at Oracle Park (the first time since 2...
Continue readingWelcome back to the Monster Energy 2024 AMA Supercross Series! After what feels like being away for a whole decade, Supercross is back! I am your favorite Motosports.Com Gear Head Ryan Roberts back again to bring you all the hot takes, along wit...
Continue reading2024 Anaheim 1 Supercross Recap The gate dropped for the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Anaheim at Angel Stadium. The much anticipated return of Eli Tomac, who lost the 2023 title after rupturing his Achilles in the penultim...
Continue readingAll you need is just a little patience. Patience. Or a lot of it if you're trying to put graphics on the plastic of your dirt bike. Often maddening, installing dirt bike graphics can bring out the rage in the most mild-mannered person. Some ...
Continue readingAxl. Axel. Or axle? Take the revival of an 80s band and a long forgotten buddy cop film of the same era out of the equation and you have just an axle. And when that gets out of alignment expect to find riding your dirt bike a bit difficult at be...
Continue readingThe schedule for 2024 Supercross and Motocross racing season culminating in the SuperMotocross Championship begins Jan. 6, 2024 and retains the 17 round Supercross, 11 Round Motocross and three round SuperMotocross playoff series. Some interesti...
Continue reading2023 Los Angeles SuperMotocross Recap It took the final race of the year but the last round of the inaugural 2023 SuperMotocross Championship series just might have proved its worth. SMX combines total points made in Supercross and Motocross, r...
Continue reading2023 Chicago SuperMotocross Recap What a nice guy. Jett Lawrence found his lines on the more Motocross like SuperMotocross track for Round 2 of the three-round SMX series on Saturday at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL taking the overall and g...
Continue reading2023 Charlotte SuperMotocross Recap Supercross returned on Saturday in Concord, NC at zMax Dragway for the opening round of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship. SuperMotocross or SMX combines riders' points earned for the regular Su...
Continue reading2023 Ironman Motocross Recap He did it. Both did it. Jett Lawrence completed the perfect season. Hunter Lawrence secured the 250 class Championship. The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship season concluded Saturday at Ironman National in Crawford...
Continue readingWhat the... What the heck happened? Gas, air and spark. Must have all three to ride and if your dirt bike suddenly died you're missing one of them. The dead engine ruins Motos or a good day of trail riding and always brings a bit of choler. I...
Continue reading2023 Budds Creek Motocross Recap What a difference a Red flag makes. Not that Haiden Deegan had a chance to win the 250 class Championship but his commanding lead in Moto 1 at Round 10 of the Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Bud...
Continue reading2023 Unadilla Motocross Recap One Championship down another almost wrapped up. As was expected, Jett Lawrence clinched the 450 class Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday at Unadilla MX two rounds early and remains undefeated in his rookie sea...
Continue readingDirt bike riders have access to lots of protection that guard their bodies from injury in the event of a crash. Most wear the standard protective set-up which includes helmet, boots, goggles and gloves. In fact, without those four assets most tr...
Continue reading2023 Washougal Motocross Recap Hordes of fans braved hot and dusty conditions for Round 8 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, WA to watch one phenom continue to run away in the 450 class an...
Continue reading2023 Spring Creek Motocross Recap Chase Sexton battled crashes more than Jett Lawrence while Hunter Lawrence sort of showed whose boss at Round 7 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, MN. ...
Continue readingOne of the more sturdy parts on a dirt bike also holds the gas. We will skip the science and instead simply say plastic fuel tanks contain some of the hardiest plastic available. Designed to withstand the rigors of off-road riding and bar-bangin...
Continue readingAn appointment with your doctor probably includes some talk on preventive care and if you own pets a good veterinarian should provide tips on how to keep your cat or dog healthy for the long term and prevent health problems later in life. For ex...
Continue readingOne day long ago someone decided to pour a quart of motor oil into a tank of gasoline and voila the 2-stroke engine was born. OK, so it didn't exactly work out that way but if you ride a 2-stroke dirt bike or ATV, or operate 2-strok...
Continue reading2023 Southwick Motocross Recap The beeeach! Not exactly, but it sure looked like it with the heat and sand, minus the pleasant smell of a day spent on the coast a costly fragrance does make. No castle making either, though the Wick 338, the onl...
Continue reading2023 RedBud Motocross Recap America's race kicked off the 4th of July weekend with Round 5 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Series at RedBud MX on Saturday in Buchanan, MI. The depleted 450 field filled up some as Chase Sexton and Jason A...
Continue reading2023 High Point Motocross Recap Tried and almost succeeded, but a muddy, squirrely, rutty track nor a past champion and veteran of the series could put a stop to the domination of Jett Lawrence. Early rains precipitated Round 4 of the 2023 Pro...
Continue reading2023 Thunder Valley Motocross Recap The brothers of down under dominated Round 3 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Thunder Valley as each passing week looks more like a runaway for the Australians. Jett Lawrence remai...
Continue reading2023 Hangtown Motocross Recap Just a walk in the park. Little excitement up front for Round 2 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at the Hangtown Classic in Rancho Cordova, CA as a depleted field continues to plague the 45...
Continue readingMotoSport Time Capsule Video Series - Brett Cue 2 Stroke at Washougal The MotoSport Time Capsule Video Series resumes. Watch Brett Cue braaap all over Washougal MX Park all by his lonesome.
Continue reading2023 Fox Raceway Motocross Recap No Eli. No Barcia. No Anderson. No Roczen. The lack of star power may have resulted in less fans showing for Round 1 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship season than last year's 50th anniversary race opener, b...
Continue readingMotoSport Time Capsule Video Series - TC Rory Sullivan CR500 Welcome to the MotoSport Time Capsule Video Series. Check out this past video featuring our friend Rory Sullivan on a CR500.
Continue readingWhy won't my bike start!? You've said it. You've heard it. And it usually comes shortly after realizing the bike is dead. It won't start and you've got no clue as to why. You can kick all you want even with the ferocity of the Incredible Hulk bu...
Continue reading2023 Salt Lake City Supercross Recap The 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season had one more injury up its sleeve before waving the checkered flag. With all titles accounted for, one of those not technically wrapped up but really was, fans still...
Continue reading2023 Denver Supercross Recap The anti-miracle. Whereas a miracle generally refers to an unexplained, inexplicable reversal of a bad fortune, conversely the anti-miracle refers to the unexplained, inexplicable reversal of good fortune or, more p...
Continue readingMotoSport Time Capsule Video Series - BQ 2-STROKE COMMERCIAL Welcome to the MotoSport Time Capsule Video Series. Check out this past MotoSport commercial that aired nationwide during the Nationals featuring our friend Brett Cue.
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What kind of gas should I use in my dirt bike? I just grab the cheap 87 octane from the pump on my way to the track. That good enough? A: Great question and one we get a l...
Continue readingWelcome to Gear Head Operations weekly observations! This is most favorite Gear Head in the nation Ryan Roberts back at it again with hot takes from Supercross round 15 at Nashville Tennessee! The Supercross season is winding down and the champ...
Continue reading2023 Nashville Supercross Recap A 250 champion crowned and a major shakeup in the 450 class highlighted Round 15 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. A garbage track too. In what resembl...
Continue readingWelcome to Gear Head Operations weekly observations! This is the most favorite Gear Head in the nation Ryan Roberts back at it again with hot takes from Supercross round 13 at East Rutherford New Jersey/New York! This was the first 250 East ver...
Continue reading2023 East Rutherford Supercross Recap What an unforgettable mess! An epic round of racing can only describe Round 14 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season held Saturday at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ which quickly became one t...
Continue reading2023 Atlanta Supercross Recap Hold on! This Championship includes a third rider. Again. Round 13 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season ran under a warm sun on Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway perhaps affecting some riders but certainly...
Continue readingClass A. Class B. Class C. And sometimes D. The initiated already know the Motocross classes. Besides why else would you know how to sandbag? For those just getting into Motocross racing, knowing what class to enter is crucial to not only pers...
Continue readingMost riders have probably never cleaned the fuel tank on their dirt. This job doesn't normally add a check box to the routine maintenance list and can mostly be avoided by taking care when adding gas. However, competing in an off-road race tends...
Continue readingIt's an age old question. One that has stymied myriad of professional riders for years serving only to befuddle the weekend warrior and the up-and-coming amateur. O-ring or no ring? Two styles of chains exist for your riding pleasure: A chain ...
Continue readingWelcome to Gearhead Operations weekly observations! This is your favorite Gearhead Ryan Roberts back at it again with hot takes from Supercross round 12 at Glendale Arizona! As many of you are now aware of, last weekend was an off weekend for Mo...
Continue reading2023 Glendale Supercross Recap The Final Triple Crown race of the year highlighted Round 12 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season along with dominating performances by two hopeful title contenders on Saturday at State Farm Stadium in Glend...
Continue readingCleaning the chain on your dirt bike creates a comprehensive, involved task that requires a thorough attention to detail to do correctly. You'll need a host of tools and cleaning supplies, some extra help and a lot of spare time. Many riders byp...
Continue readingCarson Brown announced earlier this week his intention to stop riding dirt bikes and focus his future on graduating college with an eye on a Ph.D. in Astrophysics. The beloved dirt bike rider, who has made a name for himself racing and riding 2-...
Continue readingWelcome to Gearhead Operations weekly observations! This is definitely your favorite Gearhead Ryan Roberts back at it again with hot takes from Supercross round 11 at Seattle Washington! This race brought back a group we hadn't seen in a while ...
Continue reading2023 Seattle Supercross Recap Eli Tomac tied James Stewart for 2nd place on the all-time wins list after taking control of the second half and cruising to a Round 11 win for the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season held Saturday at Lumen Field i...
Continue readingWelcome to Gearhead Operations weekly observations! This is your, most likely by now, favorite Gearhead Ryan Roberts back at it again with hot takes from Detroit Supercross! Looking back at Detroit and Indy shows why this is the greatest sport i...
Continue reading2023 Detroit Supercross Recap Remember "The Bizarro World" episode of Seinfeld? That's a bit what Round 10 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross series felt like on Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. Aaron Plessinger almost won a 450 clas...
Continue readingWelcome to Gearhead Operations Weekly Supercross observations! This is your favorite Gearhead Ryan Roberts, back at it again and giving takes that I should probably keep to myself! Surprisingly my boss Tiffany didn't fire me so shout out to her! ...
Continue reading2023 Indianapolis Supercross Recap I'm not crying you're crying! An epic and emotional night of racing didn't involve two past champions battling for the win and points lead, instead two veterans put on a show for the ages in the final three lap...
Continue readingWelcome to Gearhead Operations Weekly Supercross observations! MotoSport has made a huge mistake and given the Gearheads a space to give our opinion on the Supercross series. My name is Ryan Roberts and will be launching this space and reporting...
Continue reading2023 Daytona Supercross Recap Tomac rolls a seven. Eli Tomac spent seven laps trailing Cooper Webb before capitalizing on a mistake for the lead and winning the famed Daytona round of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Day...
Continue reading2023 Arlington Supercross Recap Sexton pulled a Sexton. Tomac pulled a Sexton. Then Cooper Webb does what Cooper Webb does. Round 7 of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season featured the second Triple Crown event of the series, a couple of cr...
Continue reading2023 Oakland Supercross Recap After watching ring-around-the-posey for nearly 15 minutes you might have turned off the race early then woke up Sunday with a surprise result. But was it really a surprise? Patient and not needing to be all that...
Continue readingGear up with MotoSport and the newly minted rolling gear bag constructed from durable 600D polyester and heavy-duty YKK zippers. Well, what does that all mean? The fit and finish of the MotoSport branded roller gear bag also known as a Motocro...
Continue reading2023 Tampa Supercross Recap Look out! Cooper Webb won. The 2-time 450 class Supercross Champion returned to the top of the box after a methodical shakedown for the lead grabbing his first win in nearly two years at Round 5 (scheduled Round 6) o...
Continue reading2023 Houston Supercross Recap We now return to the Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton Show which resumes its regularly scheduled programming. It took a few rounds but Tomac and Sexton picked up right where they left off from the 2022 Motocross season a...
Continue reading2023 Anaheim 2 Supercross Recap The undefeated, now defeated. Riders hit the deck all night during the first Triple Crown event for the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross series leg of the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship as Anaheim 2 (servin...
Continue readingThe first sprout of spring usually means the long, cold winter months have finally ended and the time has come to wake your dirt bike from its deep slumber. But don't press the start button or jump on the kickstart just yet. Like anyone at rest,...
Continue reading2023 San Diego Supercross Recap Dear Eli Tomac, How are you? I am fine. How is your dad? And your wife and kids? Thanks for coming back to race this year! I watched Round 2 (or is it technically Round 3 because Round 2 at Oakland was postponed ...
Continue readingPro Tips for Installing a Dirt Bike Clutch When installing a new clutch, now is the perfect time to include an hour meter to keep track of engine hours and service intervals. Lay your bike on its side against a stand at the triple clamp bolt...
Continue readingPro Tips for Installing a Chain and Sprocket Kit on Your Dirt Bike Using a basic tool set with wrenches and sockets, breaker bar, and impact gun makes install easy and efficient. The right tool for the job is the right tool for the job. Ch...
Continue readingPro Tips for Protecting Your Dirt Bike The best way to change the look of your bike is graphics and plastics. In some cases, you might get the added benefit of more control. Aftermarket footpegs look cool and offer additional grip. Swing ...
Continue readingPro Tips for Picking the Best Dirt Bike Exhaust System Pick the dirt bike exhaust that meets your needs and make sure to check fitment to ensure proper fit. To help with installing a dirt bike exhaust USE a spring puller tool! Order new ru...
Continue readingPro Tips for Changing a Dirt Bike Tire Using a tire stand and proper tools makes installing new dirt bike tires and tubes a much easier process, gives you better leverage and provides a place to store your tire irons. When working on the rea...
Continue readingPro Tips for Cleaning and Replacing a Dirt Bike Air Filter Always check your air filter after every ride. This ensures you have time to purchase air filter oil and air filter cleaner, or a new filter if necessary. We recommend having two or thr...
Continue readingNo one doubts the need for a high-quality helmet complete with today's modern safety features when riding dirt bikes or ATVs, but don't discount a pair of Motocross boots. And by discount we also mean sure go ahead and buy a $10 pair of boots ...
Continue readingPro Tips for Installing Dirt Bike Grips and Controls When installing new grips or controls on your dirt bike you need the proper tools and the right parts for easy installation or adjustment. When installing new dirt bike grips whether bolt ...
Continue reading2023 Anaheim 1 Supercross Recap Eli Tomac picked up where he left 2022 off and opened the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season with a win. Wait, wait, wait. Hold on a sec. Make that the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship. I think. Oh no. I...
Continue readingThe 2-stroke dirt bike engine refuses to burn out or fade away thanks in part to pro riders like Carson Brown. In some respects, Brown makes his living off the 2-stroke. Of course, he races, but perhaps more than gatedrops he helps keep alive the...
Continue readingYou've picked the right dirt bike for your kid, but before he or she rolls the throttle, you need to invest in some riding gear for protection. You won't find much, if any, resistance to wearing protective gear because in the Motocross world, prop...
Continue readingParents sometimes have a hard time sending their children out into the world but helping them throw a leg over a dirt bike? Hey, no problem! OK, maybe not all parents jump for joy when their son or daughter comes home with the desire to ride, bu...
Continue readingAs a child, Ryan Dungey remembers tasting his dad's overly-sugared Folgers coffee which soured him on the early morning habit - like it probably did with many kids - most adults enjoy. Little did he know, a future pre-practice ritual involving t...
Continue readingWhen a popular athlete retires it serves as a reminder that time has no enemies. So, when the rumor mill began swirling earlier this year that Ryan Dungey was plotting a comeback after five years off the Motocross track the news was met with hop...
Continue readingIf you can afford one, we highly recommend picking one up. The Fly Racing Formula Helmet indeed tips the scales to one of the more expensive lids in Motocross competing with the likes of Bell's Moto-10, 6D, Klim, Shoei and Arai. Fly Racing's...
Continue readingFormer Motocross pro David Pingree battled against the sports greats for 10 years and though he may not have held a #1 plate, he found success in a world where so many fail. Pingree turned pro in 1993 and won four 125 Supercross events, landed...
Continue readingFeld Entertainment and MXSports Pro Racing announced their joint venture for 2023 releasing the 2023 Supercross Schedule and the 2023 Motocross Schedule as well as the newly formed SuperMotocross World Championship. 2023 Monster Energy Supercross...
Continue readingMotoSport strives to make your next ride your best ride and part of that promise includes making your next ride affordable. You may not know MotoSport has offered several exclusive brands for years, but today the line of MotoSport-owned brands r...
Continue reading2022 Motocross des Nations Recap Rain. Why did it have to rain? But alas it did not matter. The 75th running of the Motocross des Nations held Sunday at RedBud MX in Buchanan, MI brought the Chamberlain Trophy back to the Unites States for the ...
Continue readingIf you're one of the unlucky ones then you know the feeling well. You ran inside for just a minute. Maybe even less than that. It doesn't matter. When you returned to the garage, it was gone. Your dirt bike. Stolen. That's how it happens a ...
Continue reading2022 Fox Raceway 2 Motocross Recap Thank you, God. That's all we asked for. Thank you. The 50th anniversary of Motocross concluded Saturday at Fox Raceway in Pala, CA with the closest 450 class Championship in history heading into the final rou...
Continue reading2022 Ironman Motocross Recap Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton have turned the 50th anniversary season of Motocross into a barnburner as just a point separates the two heading into the final round. Tomac (1-2) and Sexton (2-1) each won a Moto and too...
Continue reading2022 Budds Creek Motocross Recap Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton must have a backroom deal for the 50th anniversary of Motocross. It would certainly help soothe the wounds of the streaming debacle and get fans watching. Because... Who wants this tit...
Continue readingI need something to stand on! Plenty of choices exist when deciding on a set of dirt bike foot pegs including several options ranging from little more than a modest stick you balance your toes on to more of a base that allows you to firmly plant...
Continue reading2022 Unadilla Motocross Recap Looks like we have a legit title chase. Chase Sexton put the brakes on Eli Tomac's Championship winning ways with a convincing sweep of Round 9 of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series and pulled bac...
Continue readingOnce a dark horse in Motocross with the invention of the now routinely copied neck brace, Leatt arguably has a firm grip on being one of the more respected brands to offer a full line of dirt bike riding protection. Leatt uses the decimal poin...
Continue reading2022 Washougal Motocross Recap A record attending crowd enjoyed overcast skies (through early afternoon) which kept the temperature at bay leading to a near perfect day of racing for Round 8 of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series...
Continue reading2022 Spring Creek Motocross Recap Beast mode is alive and very well. Eli Tomac received a little help but mostly his inner race craft allowed him to dismantle the field for his third straight sweep, fourth straight victory and now seventh strai...
Continue reading2022 Southwick Motocross Recap Neither loam, blue groove, hard pack or sand stays Eli Tomac from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. Yep, Eli Tomac delivered again. The 2022 Lucas Oil Prom Motocross Championship season hit the midwa...
Continue reading2022 RedBud Motocross Recap So, why might Eli Tomac retire at year's end? The three-time Outdoor Champion put on a "this-is-how-you-do-it" clinic Saturday for America's race at the RedBud National sweeping Round 5 of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Moto...
Continue readingIf there's one thing dirt bike and ATV riders share in common it's using FilGuard oil and air filters. In fact, most buyers of one purchase the other because equipping your ride with two of the industry's best filtering systems just mak...
Continue readingIf you're lucky to live and play near a trail system (or have your own Motocross track built on your backyard!) then tying down your dirt bike for a trip away from home isn't so much of an issue. But, since heaven must wait for...
Continue readingThe next generation of dirt bike tires has arrived in the new Michelin StarCross 6 tire offered in several compounds giving riders a range of options for the track or trails. The StarCross 6 builds on the success of Michelin's popular StarCros...
Continue readingThe Troy Lee Designs SE4 helmet was once the company's flagship for head protection with a style and fit that quickly become popular among dirt bike riders. Though the new Troy Lee SE5 helmet offers the next generation of innovation, the SE4 rema...
Continue reading2022 High Point Motocross Recap The 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season continues to meet 50th anniversary expectations as fans enjoyed a day of classic racing for Round 4 at High Point Raceway on Saturday in Mt. Morris, PA. Eli To...
Continue readingA well lubricated chain makes for an outstanding ride day and also extends the life of the chain and sprockets. But well-lubricated means more than an adequate coating. You may have heard through backyard stories or perhaps have one yourself of ...
Continue reading2022 Thunder Valley Motocross Recap Feeling HOT HOT HOT! That was how everyone felt on Saturday for Round 3 of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at the Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, CA where temperatures soared to near ...
Continue reading2022 Hangtown Motocross Recap The clouds prepared for battle keeping the sun at bay and giving riders a rare balmy June day of racing in Rancho Cordova for Round 2 of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at the Hangtow...
Continue reading2022 Fox Raceway 1 Motocross Recap If not the most anticipated round ever, then certainly one of the most anticipated rounds ever defined the start of the 50th anniversary season of Motocross as the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship serie...
Continue readingKlim may not have the brand recognition of Alpinestars, Fox and Fly when it comes to dirt bike riding gear, but in recent years the company (pronounced "climb") has brought their expertise in ADV/Dual Sport and snow gear to the track and trails. ...
Continue readingNothing raises the ire faster of a rider than a dirt bike that refuses to start after a mid-moto crash or stall. That's actually the genesis of a number of new swear words you hear on the track today. Thanks to the modern adaptation of fuel in...
Continue reading2022 Salt Lake City Supercross Recap Christian Craig merely needed to finish in the Top 15 to clinch the 2022 250SX West Championship during the final round of the Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake C...
Continue reading2022 Denver Supercross Recap What a difference a new bike brand makes. Eli Tomac popped it in cruise control for Round 16 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Denver and secured his second 450 class Championship a round e...
Continue readingWrench Rabbit is now Vertex If a complete dirt bike engine rebuild sounds a bit hair-raising then relax a little with Wrench Rabbit. Now wait a second! If you didn't know Wrench Rabbit changed its name to Vertex. So if you came here looking...
Continue reading2022 Foxborough Supercross Recap One Championship down, two to go. Jett Lawrence clinched the 2022 250SX East Championship on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA with a well fought second-place finish, more than enough to secure the ...
Continue reading2022 Atlanta Supercross Recap Atlanta Motor Speedway has now fully cemented itself as the go-to venue for Supercross in the Peach state over the Mercedes Dome in violence stricken and traffic plagued downtown Atlanta, playing host to some of the ...
Continue readingHave you looked at buying a motocross helmet lately? There's a lot to choose from! We don't sell any below-standard helmets but that doesn't mean you can't get confused with all the different styles, features and labels. Before we go on, the b...
Continue reading2022 St. Louis Supercross Recap First time winners highlighted Round 13 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday held at Dome at America's Center in St. Louis which hosted the final Triple Crown event of the year. In the 450 cla...
Continue readingLeatt made its name nearly 20 years ago with their first-of-its-kind neck brace many pros wear when riding track. Since then, Leatt has pushed forward adding to its line of protective riding gear to include helmets, chest protection, riding gear...
Continue readingYou dig the local motocross track and often brag to your pal who lives a few states over about the triple you landed. Conversely, your friend counters with exciting trips through backcountry trails where every turn offers something new. Your lov...
Continue reading2022 Seattle Supercross Recap Riders and fans braved crime-ridden Seattle for Round 12 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday at Lumen Field and watched one man check out and run away with the series. Eli Tomac grabbed the hol...
Continue reading2022 Indianapolis Supercross Recap Eli Tomac continued his dominance on the Supercross track with his fourth straight win and sixth of the year with a slick corner pass around Justin Barcia with less than five minutes left for Round 11 of the 202...
Continue reading2022 Detroit Supercross Recap Detroit proved costly for a number of riders as Round 10 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series held on Saturday at Ford Field in Motor City was highlighted by crashes and freak accidents ending the night early...
Continue readingTroy Lee Designs has taken their popular SE dirt bike helmet line to the next level of safety and comfort with the release of the SE5 which adds to TLD’s continuous effort to help redefine the industry standard of helmet safety....
Continue reading2022 Daytona Supercross Recap Eli Tomac stands alone. The longest running Supercross venue has its first six-time winner as Tomac broke a tie with Ricky Carmichael on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season willing his...
Continue reading2022 Arlington Supercross Recap Everything is bigger in Texas, including Supercross crashes. Round 8 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series held Saturday at AT Stadium in Arlington, TX brought the second Triple Crown event of the season, ...
Continue readingOne of the most important aspects to Motocross training is actually done off the bike. You won't break out in a sweat, develop muscle cramps or beg your trainer for mercy. It all starts in the comforts of your own kitchen. Nutrition is just as i...
Continue reading2022 Minneapolis Supercross Recap Jason Anderson took advantage of a Chase Sexton crash and led the remaining seven rounds to secure his third win of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Minneapolis, MN. The Round 7 victory f...
Continue readingIf you're like every red blooded American who doesn't work for the government you probably pinch pennies, look for ways to save some dimes and make your dollar stretch as far as possible, and not just on personal income either. ...
Continue reading2022 Anaheim 3 Supercross Recap Arguably, the best rider of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series in the 450 class works his way around the track better than he did during his 2018 Championship campaign. Jason Anderson won for the second tim...
Continue readingThe flat tire. A dreaded inconvenience, at best; the end of your Moto, at worst. It happens. Less so on a Motocross or Supercross track though it's not out of the ordinary. Usually, the enduro or off road rider encounters ...
Continue readingTraining and hitting the weights to get in shape for riding Motocross does not include hoisting your 200 pound-plus dirt bike onto a stand solely using muscle and grit. There's a better way and several methods exist. I...
Continue readingRiding a dirt bike, even just once, probably makes the bucket list for many people looking to shake up the doldrums of life. The avid dirt bike rider, however, crossed off that bucket list item years, perhaps decades, ago and probably started a ...
Continue reading2022 Glendale Supercross Recap Eli Tomac won two of three races to claim the Round 5 overall in the first triple crown event of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Tomac, who historically...
Continue reading2022 Anaheim 2 Supercross Recap Eli Tomac got his first win of the season while looking in midseason form by qualifying first, getting that elusive decent start (for him) and leading 13 of 16 laps to easily win Round 4 of the 2022 Monster Energy ...
Continue reading2022 San Diego Supercross Recap A dialed in Chase Sexton celebrated his first career 450 class win on Saturday easily taking Round 3 of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross series held at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. A two-year rider in the premie...
Continue reading2022 Oakland Supercross Recap Doubtful many people saw this one coming. Jason Anderson won a 450 class Main Event for the first time in nearly four years making it look easy in his first year on Kawasaki, leading all 18 laps with little trouble ...
Continue reading2022 Anaheim 1 Supercross Recap Well, that was easy. Ken Roczen led all 22 laps on Saturday to open the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season in Anaheim with a resounding win. Roczen faced some stiff competition from teammate Chase Sexton but a ...
Continue readingOne of the best kept secrets in Motocross is the holeshot device. If you can sneak it on your bike, it's undetectable and gives you an upper hand in grabbing the holeshot - every time. Just don't get caught. OK, just kidding. What exactly ...
Continue readingLearning throttle control on your dirt bike is one of the trickiest parts to successful riding whether you're on the track or trail. Combine that with the clutch and brake system you see why it takes long hours and hard work to just finish a race....
Continue readingA broken chain can ruin your whole day. Your best outcome to breaking the drive chain on your dirt bike is, well, a broken chain. The worst? How about a damaged crankcase. Or how about the chain whipping you in the back as you blaze down the mot...
Continue readingThere's no doubt about it, riding dirt bikes is far from a low-cost hobby. If you're at the racing level competing every week or even just once a month then it's just downright expensive. But there are ways to reduce your costs and save money ri...
Continue readingPit bike. Mini bike. Mini dirt bike. The world of dirt bikes gets pretty confusing. So, get your mind off of the usual 250 and 450 dirt bikes if you want to understand mini dirt bikes. At the risk of you tuning out early but also respecting yo...
Continue readingIn the winter, the sweet pitch of braaaaap can slowly change to the teeth chattering sound of burrrrrr. A bad day of dirt bike riding is always better than your best day at work, right? But when it's cold to the point of pain and you can barely...
Continue readingBuying a dirt bike for your kid is no easy task. Choosing the right model can make the decision daunting. Finding the right dirt bike for your kid whether he or she is just starting out or in need of a new one is paramount to their continued suc...
Continue readingWith the coronavirus pandemic seemingly in the rearview, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series released the 2022 Outdoor schedule retaining the usual 12 round dates starting Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend for the 50th ...
Continue readingWe'd all relish the opportunity to have a major dirt bike manufacture offer their latest 450 model free of charge along with support in the form of riding gear and aftermarket parts from all the popular racing brands. Only until you've proven yo...
Continue readingThe best way to really impress people and show off like a boss is popping a wheelie on your dirt bike. Okay, NOT! But you're going to do it anyway so we might as well give you some instruction on the proper way to do a wheelie so you don't hurt ...
Continue readingIf the pros ride it, then I'll ride it. Fun to dream, but not always the best followed advice especially when it comes to choosing a dirt bike. But a 450 dirt bike sounds so much gnarlier than putting around on a 125cc dirt bike. Or is it? T...
Continue readingRiding dirt bikes leads to expensive hobby. You've got the cost of the bike and unless your backyard connects to a trail system or the open desert expect to transport your bike to the appropriate riding spot. Did we mention maintenance? It's...
Continue readingMaintaining the battery on your motorcycle is one of the easier checkmarks from your list of "to-dos" when it comes to keeping your ride ready to roll. Unfortunately that's also why it's so often overlooked. In good company with neglectful mot...
Continue readingRiders in southern states can't fathom the idea of storing their dirt bikes or ATVs during the winter but for some where cold reigns supreme - starting just about now - packing it in and waiting for the spring thaw is often the only opt...
Continue readingThe oil is changed. New filter too. Air filter is clean and the coolant is fresh. You just added a screaming new pipe and the tires look so slick you question whether to ride them or display in your man-cave. Bottom line - you're ready to ride a...
Continue readingYou have the perfect dirt bike set-up, but do you have the perfect garage set-up? You probably can't get the perfect bike set-up without the perfect garage set-up. Working on your dirt bike, also known as wrenchin...
Continue readingGuys aren't the only riders rippin' through trails and throwing roost at the track. Women's Motocross is certainly gaining in popularity but we've been carrying Women's Motocross Gear for years. If you're looking to ride into the Fall with all ne...
Continue readingSlipping much? Veteran dirt bike and ATV riders can identify a clutch gone bad quite easily but new riders may not know what's happening. If you ride a car with a manual clutch, the signs you need to get it checked on your dirt bike or ATV are q...
Continue readingYou'll probably never hear "bed springs" on your dirt bike - you know like the car that sounds like an antique bed frame when rolling over the slightest dip in the road. That doesn't mean the suspension on your dirt bike doesn't require maintena...
Continue readingThe rain, cold and snow is no reason to stop riding your dirt bike - though if you do no one's going to blame you. Winter riding, at least in those places that have true winters, offers a whole new experience that some riders embrace and others ...
Continue readingIt's definitely not for everybody. But if you're the sleep anywhere type, love adventure and most of all really love Moto then living out of a van while turning laps on the weekend might open the door to bigger and better things. Like a hotel ro...
Continue readingLooking for an environmentally friendly moto wash that actually works? Dirt Bandit Bike Wash has become a favorite among off-road enthusiasts for cleaning the near impossible without worry of damaging the environment or stripping off the lubrica...
Continue readingWinter is coming. And for most of the country it's already here with an estimated 90 percent of the United States at or below freezing temperatures to start 2018. But who says you can't ride in the cold? The cold does, actually, if you don't tak...
Continue readingIt's an age-old question. One that stumps (can grow in) the veteran of veterans in the dirt bike community. What is the best type of dirt or soil for riding dirt bikes or Motocross? MotoSport recently hired an independent lab to perform soil t...
Continue reading2021 Hangtown Motocross Recap That's a wrap. The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series concluded Saturday at the Hangtown Classic just outside Sacramento, CA with a Champion placing his stamp on the season while another made it loo...
Continue reading2021 Fox Raceway 2 Motocross Recap Dylan Ferrandis joined rare company on Saturday at Fox Raceway in Pala, CA by clinching the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series as a rookie just as Ryan Dungey did in 2010 and Ken Roczen in 2014....
Continue readingPicking a pair of Motocross boots isn't like shoe shopping. Sure, style comes into play but it takes a back seat to comfort and purpose. You might try on several pairs of riding boots until you get the right fit but also feel p...
Continue readingEventually the day comes when your dirt bike fails to start. You'll kick and kick and kick like it's your worst enemy. You'll swear laughter emanates from the engine. Sadly, you'll drop your head and realize the game is up. It'...
Continue readingChecking clutch components is generally not part of the pre-ride check nor is it really something addressed when performing routine maintenance. Usually, the first sign of trouble is when the gears slip. Since most seasoned riders can trouble sh...
Continue readingSo many parts and gadgets keep a dirt bike healthy. And a moment after seemingly checking off the last box on the pre-ride checklist, another opens up. You need a fork saver. Or do you? And if you do, just exactly what type of fork saver? C...
Continue reading2021 Ironman Motocross Recap Typically, the final race of the season in past years, Ironman Raceway hosted Round 10 of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday in Crawfordsville, IN and though no Champions were crowned, ...
Continue readingDirt bikes don't run under water. OK, just thought you'd want to know. But if you ever decide to ride that thin patch of dry land surrounded by a natural forming swimming pool or think the small pond ahead is merely an obstacle that needs its ...
Continue readingThe thrill of victory. Yep, that's pretty much it. That's why you should race dirt bikes rather than spend a day on the trails. Oh, wait. The title says "10 Reasons..." I better come up with a few more. Not everyone who owns and rides a dirt b...
Continue readingRacing is not for everybody. Yep, that's pretty much it. That's why you should trail ride rather than spend your day racing dirt bikes. Oops, I did it again. The title says "10 Reasons..." Believe it or not, most riders trail ride. Some of them...
Continue readingThe tool box is one of the most important accessories a rider brings to the track. It contains just about everything needed to keep riding. What doesn't fit goes in a bag or is self-contained. Perhaps even more important than t...
Continue reading2021 Budds Creek Motocross Recap Budds Creek Motocross Park hosted Round 9 of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series on Saturday in Mechanicsville, MD as the season crossed the three-quarters point and the contenders in their respective classe...
Continue readingYou about ready for fall? Not a fall but riding in the fall. Dirt Bikes! Now that summer and sadly, Motocross, is over it's time to change gears but no need to lose focus on riding. Just because the sun dips quicker below the h...
Continue reading2021 Unadilla Motocross Recap The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series resumed Saturday for Round 8 at Unadilla after a lengthy three-week break proving, perhaps, rest makes for the best medicine, at least for some people. In the ...
Continue readingA clean dirt bike sounds like a paradox but in fact describes a well maintained motorcycle that helps lands its owner on the podium. Hosing your bike down after every ride is a necessity but it doesn't stop there. A day of riding pu...
Continue readingThe world of Motocross and Supercross is growing! That growth brings new riders and of course lots of new fans. If you've been in the sport for some time you know the lingo like the back of your hand. It's second nature and it's not always easy t...
Continue readingIf there's one thing to remember when planning a ride day on the track or trails it's you won't remember everything. That's why a pre-ride checklist is imperative. If your bike is not dialed in or running on low fluid level...
Continue readingLittle else brings joy to a rider on a dirt bike than the green light to pin it. Little else terrifies a rider on a dirt bike when that pin gets stuck. A stuck throttle causes all sorts of havoc to rider and machine because it's unpredictable an...
Continue reading2021 Amateur National Motocross Championship Our friends at Vurb Moto have a crew on the ground at the 2021 Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Motocross going down this week at the ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Check out some of the action they ca...
Continue readingHonda CRF50F - Photo Courtesy Honda Powersports Start 'em young! Who/what/when/where/why but most of all how do I get my kid racing dirt bikes? It's a common question and one the parent must answer but the easiest and most ...
Continue readingMotoSport employees Kelin Phillips and Brandon Hoff show how it's done riding the Intense Cycles Tazer MX E-bike.
Continue readingVery few Motocross tracks, if any, compare to the aura of Loretta Lynn's. It is a Holy Grail of sorts for the Motocross rider. The track only exists a few weeks out of the year, the rest of the time it's a home for horses, though the Grand Natio...
Continue readingIn 1972, a new sport came to life in America offering a different spectator experience quite unknown outside of Europe. It wasn't so much less brawn than what the country's favorite past times required but rather the instrument used to score point...
Continue readingSome say it is one of the most beautiful Motocross parks in the world. Perhaps that explains why it's also one of the most photographed - quite often the locale for Motocross commercials and photo shoots. Nestled in amongst a forest of fir trees...
Continue readingDirt bikes have come a long way since those early rides of the 1970s. Like cars, today's dirt bikes bear little resemblance to their 40 year old siblings that once dominated Motocross tracks. Sure, their outward appearance looks similar. Two whe...
Continue reading2021 Washougal Motocross Recap Motocross returned to the Pacific Northwest on Saturday after a last minute bump off the schedule in 2020 as race representatives preferred a second round at Loretta LynnÂ’s during the coronavirus pandemic....
Continue readingSometimes money is no object. And if the world were perfect every dirt bike rider would have access to the best and finest aftermarket products available, alas only a lucky few get that shopping spree. Unless you're racing in t...
Continue readingThere's nothing worse than losing a Moto before the gate drops. It can happen and it all starts with the Start. When it comes to Motocross there is no one single most important component to winning. There's a variety of elements intertwining t...
Continue readingWhen I was younger with little funds and would work on my car, a used car that is, I always tried to find ways to make it run better, improve its performance and of course make it last longer. Short of simply buying a brand new...
Continue readingThat shiny metal object on the rear of your dirt bike that spews out the sweet smell of pre-mix or high octane racing fuel might not be so shiny anymore. Over time, usually a race season, the slip-on to your exhaust system appears a bit grungy a...
Continue readingMotocross teams constantly tweak, test and tweak some more to gain the slightest edge over competitors. From chain tension to a small adjustment on the clickers it can all add up to a smoother, faster Moto that keeps the rider at th...
Continue readingFeld Entertainment released the 17-round 2022 Supercross schedule returning to normalcy as it leaves the much-beloved midweek racing a thing of the past and California hosting five of the first six rounds. With the hope that the coronavirus pand...
Continue readingEveryone remembers their first time. It was probably a bit scary, most definitely exhilarating and likely pretty quick. You might have been the type that wanted everything perfect so you dressed up and wore the appropriate prot...
Continue reading2021 Spring Creek Motocross Recap Crashes and new winners highlighted a rather wild Round 6 of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, MN. Justin Barcia (1-2) slipped into third-place in ...
Continue readingInvesting in a dirt bike is like adding a high maintenance and needy friend into your life. But the reward of giving all that love and attention to this seemingly impoverished piece of machinery is unequaled. Unlike today's modern...
Continue readingMotocross protective gear is an absolute necessity when riding a dirt bike. The best riders hit the dirt from time to time but accidents aside, wearing protective gear while riding dirt bikes reduces the chance of serious injury from roost, bangin...
Continue readingOne piece of protection many riders either overlook or forego altogether, but realize later their importance, is handguards. Handguards attach to your dirt bike's handlebars and protect your hands and clutch levers from damage because of roost...
Continue readingYeah, we know - you'd rather be out riding then spending hours in the garage wrenching away at your bike. Whether you love tinkering and replacing parts or you find a day in the shop is time off the track, maintenance is an essential part to o...
Continue readingWhether you race motocross or enjoy a weekend dirt bike riding hobby, body protection is a must. If you're a veteran rider you know how serious even a low-speed accident can be. If you're new to the sport then take it from "The Guys that Ride" -...
Continue readingMotocross safety standards reached new heights in 2004 when Dr. Chris Leatt unveiled his innovative neck brace. His initiative started after seeing a rider killed in 2001 - just days after his son started riding. The device is designed to fit with...
Continue readingBrett Cue is back with another MotoSport How To segment. Check it out as we walk you through these easy steps for wheel lacing, truing and what to look for once you have them together. Everything you need in this video is readily available on our ...
Continue reading2021 Southwick Motocross Recap The sandbox of Southwick proved a bit too much for some riders for Round 5 of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday in Southwick, MA. In the 450 class, Dylan Ferrandis (1-3) managed thr...
Continue readingGot pegs? Dirt bike foot pegs. You need them or you can't ride. At least very well. And to ride well, you need foot pegs that provide grip and feel comfortable as you shift, brake and hold on for dear life. Mo...
Continue readingIt's been a long day. Lots of fun doing what you do best. Riding dirt bikes. Now you've got to clean it. We've all been there, and if we're honest, have mumbled obscenities under our breath when the realization that our day of fun turns into a...
Continue readingThe gas tank on your dirt bike holds approximately two gallons - some a little more, some a little less. It doesn't sound like much but it's plenty to get most riders through a full Moto and for trail riders it allows for a decent r...
Continue readingThe satisfaction of spending hours detailing your dirt bike, stepping back and looking at your work is a joy only the rider can appreciate. For many riders the clean-up after a hard day's ride is just as fun as the hours spent on the track or trai...
Continue readingBleeding the brakes on your dirt bike is a routine part of maintenance. It may sound intimidating especially to the non-mechanic but bleeding your dirt bike brakes is actually a fairly simple process and should be done regularly not only for safet...
Continue readingFew sports require the level of body protection that motocross demands. A helmet, boots, gloves, chest protector - that's just half the gear needed to ride safe. Theoretically, you can ride a dirt bike without any protection, assuming it's a cas...
Continue readingWe all remember that Budds Creek. That's when Justin Barcia won his first career 450 class Motocross round and eventual champ Ryan Dungey hit the dirt in not only a rare crash but a rare header. It didn't phase him much. He got...
Continue readingGetting the urge to ride your bike someplace other than the course is natural. After all, when you're on the course, it's all about technique, strategy, timing and getting to the finish line, hopefully, in first place and with you and the bike in ...
Continue readingDirt bike riding has little if any boundaries and a lot of Motocross riders take to the trails and vice versa with little trouble skill wise. However, taking your holeshot grabbing 450 and expecting similar results off-road is wishf...
Continue reading2021 RedBud Motocross Recap Racing fans flocked to the RedBud National on Saturday as the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series resumed after a weekend off between rounds to help America celebrate its Independence Day in grand fashio...
Continue readingLittle more need to be said about a company with 600 patents and counting. Headquartered in the sunny confines of Southern California, Oakley got its start in 1975 when founder Jim Jannard sold "The Oakley Grip" out of the back of his car at where...
Continue readingThe 4-stroke is the most widely used dirt bike in professional racing. It's the engine that propelled Ricky Carmichael to iconic status, helped Ryan Villopoto create his own dynasty and today develops and ushers in a slew of amateur talent to the ...
Continue readingMaintenance is one of those things you just can't get around whether it's for a car, truck or a two stroke motorcycle. It's one of those jobs that if ignored can lead to problems somewhere down the road, trail or track. Key Areas to Focus on Yo...
Continue readingSo, you've got yourself a dirt bike. Before you try landing those triples you'll need to invest in some very important equipment - namely riding gear. Body protection is a must when racing around the track and nothing could be more important than ...
Continue readingDirt bike riding requires finesse, concentration, strength and a whole lot of protective gear. If you were to rank the importance of each piece of gear, a helmet, obviously is first, followed by motocross boots. Your feet, ankles and calves endu...
Continue readingSo, your young one wants to start riding dirt bikes. This could be a moment of panic or elation or a combination of both for you. Perhaps your first thought was "How do I choose the right dirt bike for my kid?" A great question and one we hope...
Continue readingIt makes no difference when learning to balance on a dirt bike or a bicycle - all the same skills apply. You do have a big difference in weight. Make that a huge difference in weight and something a rider must learn to handle when successfully b...
Continue readingA successful day on the Motocross track requires so many variables but it always comes down to rider comfort. If you're not feeling it, then don't expect to finish first. For years, riders had no options when it came to handlebars. Sure, severa...
Continue readingChanging the oil in your dirt bike or ATV should rank high on your routine maintenance list and something easily done at home. It's much like changing the oil in your car except you don't have to crawl under the engine. Fresh oil ke...
Continue readingDespite the ah-dang-it sputtering demise of the engine you actually might not have run out of gas. You'll know this once you unscrew the gas cap and see half a tank of fuel left. Now you know what happens when the fuel pump gives out. A bad fu...
Continue readingIf you've ever been to Disneyland perhaps you've stepped inside the arcade on Main Street and tried your hands on the electric shocking machine. This "game" requires you to hold on to metal handles emitting a current of electricity that slowly i...
Continue readingSo, you're finally getting back to it. Perhaps it was a nasty get-off leaving you TV bound fox six months or life turned busy and before you knew it, a year passed between rides. Either way, your dirt bike sits by its lonesome in the garage wait...
Continue readingOne of the better improvements incorporated into the 2-stroke engine occurred during the 1980s when power valves were introduced allowing a broader power band instead of all the power on the low end or all the power on the top end. Power valves,...
Continue readingJubilation always turns to dismay after discovering the black gold seeping through a fissure in the foundation of your garage is simply oil dripping from somewhere on your dirt bike. Now you've got to figure out the origin of the leak. If the ...
Continue readingThe longevity of a clutch depends on the rider and the ride. Pros often burn through a brand new clutch during the main event in Supercross while the trail riding weekend warrior enjoys months, even a year of trouble free shifting. But when the ...
Continue readingDirt bikes are made for the dirt, right? Not necessarily. Sometimes you need pavement to get to the dirt and you can't do that, at least legally, without a set of Department of Transportation (DOT) approved tires. This is just a fancy way of sayin...
Continue readingFinding the best dirt bike handlebars can be the difference between winning, finishing and a DNF. However, unlike the power parts of your bike, what constitutes the "best" handlebar is entirely based on personal preference. An inexpensive, no...
Continue readingUnlike a car that runs relatively normal with a dirty air filter, operating a dirt bike or ATV using a clogged lung poses a number of problems. In fact, you might not even get the engine to start if it's completely gummed up. Dirt bike and ATV...
Continue readingThe first thing most dirt bike riders do when getting their brand new dirt bike home is check on possible upgrades. The first thing that same rider does after losing the checkered flag by two seconds is get those upgrades done. It's quite poss...
Continue readingTrail riding offers some serious fun that can be both exhilarating and physically challenging. It varies greatly from the MX track in its unpredictability and risk further adding to the excitement. Like motocross riding however, preparation is...
Continue reading2021 High Point Motocross Recap Some fun results, at least from a few, for Round 3 of the 2021 Lucas Oi l Pro Motocross Championship held Saturday at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, PA. In the 450 class, three-time defending champion and ...
Continue readingThere's only one community like the one that rides dirt bikes - whether on the track or trails. So join us! At MotoSport.com.
Continue readingThe air filter on your dirt bike or ATV is one of the most crucial components to maintaining the engine life of your machine. The air filter prevents sand, dirt, pebbles, and small sticks - really just about anything that the air in...
Continue readingI think we can all agree that dirt bikes are some of the most versatile machines out there. You can take them anywhere and have a heck of a lot of fun doing it - even in the sand. Dune riding for sure is a beast in and of itself. Riding on san...
Continue readingBrrraaap. The sweet, sweet sound of a 2-stroke engine. It is a favorite among Motocross enthusiasts and we've seen our share of scuffles break out over the subject of 2-strokes vs. 4-strokes - but we're not here to take sides! If you're look...
Continue readingAs of today, no one has ever run a marathon wearing Motocross boots. So, unless you're a glutton for punishment you never will either. If you tried you wouldn't last a mile. It's a good thing our feet and legs can't comprehend claustrophobia bec...
Continue readingIt's too looooong! Yes it is. It's supposed to be too long. It's actually a common gripe we get after a customer, usually new to dirt biking, attempts to install their new dirt bike chain and discovers it doesn't fit. So, we're here to dispel ...
Continue readingYour little one wants to ride a dirt bike! It's a fantastic sport and the younger they start the better. We are parents, too. Maybe the thought of your son or daughter riding a motorcycle sends a shiver down your spine or perhaps pushes your ex...
Continue readingLaunching off a jump and flying through the air is probably one of the most intoxicating aspects to riding a dirt bike but also the hardest to learn. It's not for the faint of heart but for those who can master it, taking those jumps is what kee...
Continue reading2021 Thunder Valley Motocross Recap Ken Roczen swept Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, CO taking his first 1-1 day since Round 10 of the 2019 season. Roczen, ...
Continue readingIt evokes laughter and must-watch moments on YouTube. Most associate it with rookies or first time riders though it kind of, sort of ended Ryan Villopoto's career. Whiskey Throttle (or Whisky throttle in countries without an "e" in their name). ...
Continue readingWhat's worse than a worn pair of underwear after a marathon run? Well, nothing, but a pretty close second is your Motocross helmet after a day at the track. If you're not on the up-and-up to cleaning your dirt bike helmet after a day of riding t...
Continue readingYou just bought a brand, spanking new dirt bike. It's clean, shiny and not a scratch or dent on it. It's perfect. You may even think perhaps its best as a show bike. Why mess it up? That'll pass soon enough and once the urge to ride takes over y...
Continue readingDon't you just love jetting your carb? Ok, probably not. In fact, jetting your dirt bike is probably one of the most, if not the most dreaded part of maintenance. Unfortunately, it's not something to deal with later and keep putting off. Racers ...
Continue readingLike other sports, Motocross riders have a language of their own. Some Motocross terms are clear while others, not so much. If you're not up-to-date on the latest Motocross terminology, you may find yourself scratching your head wondering what to ...
Continue readingWhen cylinders go bad, gaskets leak or really anything internal on your dirt bike or ATV engine that allows for flawed combustion of fuel or any fluid used for the proper function of a 2-stroke or 4-stroke the telltale sign is usually seen coming ...
Continue readingOne of the most important aspects to owning a dirt bike is maintenance. Changing the fluids, replacing filters and tending to the drive components increases the life of your bike and keeps your ride in top competitive shape. Changing dirt bike ...
Continue readingOne of the quickest ways to get some roost thrown in your face on the track is to start a conversation about 2 strokes vs. 4 strokes and then wager an absolute opinion about what bike is better. As you well know, our world rides a number of ...
Continue readingSo you want to turn your dirt bike into a street legal thrill ride or a fuel-sipping commuter? If this is what you desire, then you will have to do some work first! Bringing an off-road only bike into compliance with federal and state road u...
Continue readingCrash and burn. Or at least just crash. Though sometimes we burn. Such is the life of a beginning dirt bike rider. Don't even think you're going to saddle up and rip through the whoops. Because you won't. Expect to crash, fall over, stall, even ...
Continue readingSo you're ready to ride like a pro. Two of the most popular bikes veteran riders typically consider are the 250 2-stroke and the 450 4-stroke. As you know the pros in Supercross and Motocross all ride the 450 and if 2-strokes were allowed, the...
Continue readingFiguring out the right oil to use for optimum performance of your dirt bike need not be difficult. Just like a car, different engines from different manufacturers use different oil. The key in finding the right oil is two-fold. First, do you rid...
Continue reading2021 Fox Raceway 1 Motocross Recap The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series dropped the gates on a post pandemic 12-rpund season Saturday at Fox Raceway in Pala, CA with past and present 250 class riders continuing bridging their 2020...
Continue readingHeavily involved in both pro and amateur motocross, Hinson Clutch Components have been a vital part of producing champions in all walks of racing for quite some time. From developing amateurs to putting the world's top pros on the podium week in a...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Any tips on a quick fix for damaged dirt bike grips? I tried stretching the life out of a pair during a recent race only to have them start to unravel during practice and I ...
Continue readingUnfortunately, best-laid plans do not always work. An unfortunate accident derailed plans for Martin Varrand to race in the pro ranks otherwise Cooper Webb might have had another European to contend with during the 2021 Supercross season. Varr...
Continue reading2021 Salt Lake City 2 Supercross Recap All the expected champions left with trophies in-hand but one made a rather strong statement to finish the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday for Round 17 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt lake C...
Continue readingRonnie Mac is a sort of man, not so much a myth and more of a legend in his own mind. His peculiar style of riding endears him to many fans and makes others question his sobriety and even his actual ability riding dirt bikes. Despite his failure...
Continue readingDonÂ’t count Phil Nicoletti out. The Motocross veteran hasnÂ’t exactly been retired if youÂ’re just now getting up to speed. The long-time fan favorite spent the last two years racing in Canada where he finished third in the 2019...
Continue reading2021 Salt Lake City 1 Supercross Recap New faces atop the box but no clinched championships for the penultimate round of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series held Saturday at Rice-Eccles-Stadium in Salt Lake City. In the 450 class, Marvin ...
Continue readingMotorcycle sales are up and the industry is flourishing. The top manufacturers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. Women currently make up one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. More and more new riders are bringing fr...
Continue readingIÂ’m sitting at the start line amongst a sea of hundreds of other jittery racers, bikes are revving and my heart is pounding so hard I think it might actually jump out this time! Then the thoughts flood in... How did I end up here? Am I...
Continue reading2021 Atlanta 3 Supercross Recap Ken Roczen had it but a small get-off with five minutes remaining erased a normally insurmountable 12 second lead, allowing Cooper Webb to catch up and make the pass with less than 30 seconds left to grab the check...
Continue reading2021 Atlanta 2 Supercross Recap A smashing evening for Round 14 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series held Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, GA - the second of three straight rounds at the venue - as two contenders each saved t...
Continue readingA Championship adds the icing on the cake but in many respects the Holy Grail of amateur Motocross appears simply from qualifying for Loretta LynnÂ’s. The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, affectionately known as Loretta...
Continue reading2021 Atlanta 1 Supercross Recap Somebody forgot to put out the "Slippery When Wet" signs but Eli Tomac managed to stay on two-wheels and thanks to some aggressive riding including an arching leap through the air just prior to the finish line with...
Continue reading2021 Arlington 3 Supercross Recap Cooper Webb slipped by Ken Roczen for the lead with less than four minutes left and held on for his third straight win in the 450 class of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday sweeping the three ...
Continue reading2021 Arlington 2 Supercross Recap Now in full control of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series, Cooper Webb got his fourth win in five rounds on Tuesday at AT Stadium in Arlington, TX thereby extending his points lead in the standings to 12. ...
Continue reading2021 Arlington 1 Supercross Recap Cooper Webb took control of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series with a resounding Round 10 win on Saturday at AT Stadium in Arlington, TX in the first of three straight dates in the Lone Star state. The w...
Continue reading2021 Daytona Round 9 Supercross Recap Eli Tomac became a five-time Daytona Supercross winner and made it clear that he won't back down despite the points gap in his quest to defend his 2020 title. Tomac, with only one win on the season, just mi...
Continue reading2021 Orlando Round 8 Supercross Recap An injury riddled night highlighted Orlando 2 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season as Round 8 also featured the start of the 250 West class on Saturday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. In th...
Continue readingMexico might not be first on your list of places to ride dirt bikes but the country south of us does host some off-road races while others make the venture across the border to ride in the vast open spaces. Participating in a s...
Continue reading2021 Orlando Round 7 Supercross Recap Orlando hosted a round of Supercross for the first time in 14 years as Cooper Webb grabbed his second win of the year in a strong performance for Round 7 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturd...
Continue reading2021 Indianapolis Round 6 Supercross Recap Ken Roczen made it a three-peat for the Indianapolis rounds by taking his third straight win to close out Indianapolis 3 for Round 6 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Lucas Oil ...
Continue readingOver the years I have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of kids interested in Motocross. I have also met a ton of parents considering whether or not to let their kids pursue the sport. As a parent, I know this isn't always the easiest decision...
Continue reading2021 Indianapolis Round 5 Supercross Recap With a quick blow of a kiss towards the mechanic's area, Ken Roczen made a final left turn and easily grabbed his second-straight win of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season for Round 5 on Tuesday a...
Continue reading2021 Indianapolis Round 4 Supercross Recap Ken Roczen quickly moved past last week's controversy to grab the Round 4 win, his first victory of the year, for the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series held on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indian...
Continue readingNot everyone can afford a high-end helmet, perhaps the most important piece of gear when riding dirt bikes. Some folks resort to whatever they can afford but we follow the old adage that says "Buy a $10 helmet if you have a $10 head." We strongl...
Continue reading2021 Houston Round 3 Supercross Recap Three rounds in eight days at one location produced three different winners in the 250 and 450 classes to start the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series. Round three on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston, h...
Continue reading2021 Houston Round 2 Supercross Recap Defending Supercross Champion Eli Tomac rebounded from a lackluster performance to open the season with a Round 2 win on Tuesday at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season feat...
Continue reading2021 Houston Round 1 Supercross Recap Justin Barcia stepped on the GasGas and held off Ken Roczen to take Round 1 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season held Saturday NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Barcia won the opening round for the third ...
Continue readingExpect a Motocross season. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series released the 2021 Outdoor schedule today with some interesting turns and whoops but all thus far is well for the Nationals as a 12 round series returns and most of the fa...
Continue readingBreaking in Dirt Bike or ATV Brake Pads A fresh set of brake pads on your dirt bike makes all the difference when it comes to stopping power. You know the signs for when to get the brake checked and you know how to replace them (once learned - ...
Continue readingFly Racing revisited their popular high-end Formula helmet, released last year, to offer a more price point effective lid from the same family product line in the new Fly Racing Formula CC helmet, available now. Fly Formula CC Helmet The Fly Rac...
Continue readingDirt bikes and ATVs use a variety of gaskets that act as a barrier to outside contaminants and as a lock to keep operating fluids inside a sealed compartment. Gasket use ranges from the crankcase to the exhaust system and many parts in between. ...
Continue readingIf you prefer pro influence into the manufacturing of riding gear then check out the new Sidi ATOJO SRS riding boots. The name combines the initials of Alessandro Lupino for "A," Tony Cairoli for "TO" and "JO" as in Jorge Prado. All three pros off...
Continue readingUpdated - some locations and dates removed and others added since the inital announcement. Camping World Stadium in Orlando replaces Glendale, AZ and three dates added for Atlanta, GA at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. 250 East/West classes also added...
Continue readingYou can ride track, you can ride trails and you can also ride the dunes. In fact, you may discover riding your dirt bike on sand offers an unprecedented experience and one you will long to return time and again. Those who have the good fortune o...
Continue readingLaunch control or holeshot devices have probably prevented more loop-outs and injuries than just about any other aftermarket add-on to a dirt bike. But they weren't always the most user friendly contraptions...until now. Pro Taper SELA The Pr...
Continue reading2020 Thunder Valley Motocross Recap Perhaps too little too late, but three-time defending Champion Eli Tomac found some rails and rode them to just his second overall of the season, taking Round 8 of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship ...
Continue reading2020 WW Ranch Motocross Recap Zach Osborne resumed control of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series with a resounding sweep in the 450 class on Saturday at the WW Ranch National in Jacksonville, FL. Osborne who rides the Red Plat...
Continue reading2020 Spring Creek Motocross Recap Zach Osborne won't be running away with the title as a flat tire in Moto 2 and a Round 6 sweep of the 450 class by Adam Cianciarulo shook up the points for the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on ...
Continue reading2020 RedBud 2 Motocross Recap The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season keeps delivering in the face of the coronavirus pandemic with a second RedBud round held Monday, three days after RedBud 1, as rookie Adam Cianciarulo got his firs...
Continue reading2020 RedBud 1 Motocross Recap It wasn't the 4th of July but the racing proved just as exciting thanks in part to a track that was slick at times, with hard pack, deep ruts and sand. And when it was all settled, Zach Osborne took control of the ...
Continue reading2020 Ironman Motocross Recap Eli Tomac finally got his season underway taking the overall for Round 3 of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at the Ironman National in Crawfordsville, IN. The defending three-time 45...
Continue reading2020 Loretta Lynn's 2 Motocross Recap One of the best summer days in recent memory, perhaps in decades, embraced the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, home of Washougal MX Park which typically hosts the Washougal National every year, in stark contra...
Continue reading2020 Loretta Lynn's 1 Motocross Recap Some history made on Saturday as the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series finally got started after a three month delay because of the coronavirus and held Round 1 at the famed Loretta Lynn's Ranc...
Continue readingBehold! Motocross tracks boast overflowing gates this summer. We're not talking mostly full, something we all appreciate. But classes stacked with riders. And practice days more like a rider's reunion. Turns out, when people pretty much get s...
Continue readingIf I could just eke out a little bit more... Tinkering with a dirt bike often means trying to find an edge in power and performance without having to install an expensive aftermarket part or buying the latest year model. A go-it-alone or do it yo...
Continue readingO-ring chain. Non O-ring chain. Now, X-ring chain? An x-ring dirt bike chain is newer, far newer actually, than the standard non O-ring chain that probably propelled the first bicycle. The O-ring chain debuted in 1971 while the X-ring has been a...
Continue readingAll you need is the spark. The spark plug on your dirt bike ignites the fire that starts the engine and provides a continuous spark thereafter firing one per full revolution on a 2-stroke and every other full revolution on a 4-stroke . Fun Fac...
Continue readingYou can now purchase the KTM Factory Replica STACYC bike at MotoSport.com. The STACYC bike is an electric bike free of pedals that helps toddlers and kids learn to balance and ride before graduating to a small dirt bike. It weighs much less than ...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 7 Supercross Recap One of the few sports to buckle down and figure out a plan for the good of all involved came to an exciting finish on Sunday at Rice-Eccless Stadium in Salt Lake City as the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross se...
Continue readingBy all accounts, twice a week racing works. The 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season ended on a high note this week after scheduling the final seven rounds over three weeks. Eli Tomac secured his first career 450 class Supercross Championship w...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 6 Supercross Recap Cooper Webb held off a late race charge from Eli Tomac on Wednesday for Round 16 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City to push the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross 450 class Championship fight to the final ...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 5 Supercross Recap Ken Roczen's health struggles continue to plague him but, for one night, not even the shingles could keep him from crossing the checkers first. Roczen had struggled with breathing issues throughout the pri...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 4 Supercross Recap Cooper Webb is not conceding the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship just yet. The defending 450 class champion won again Wednesday, his third of the year and second in the last three rounds, to pu...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 3 Supercross Recap Facing a near 40 degree swing in temperature from Round 12 just four days earlier, Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb battled in some mud for Round 13 in the 450 class of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season on ...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 2 Supercross Recap Defending 450 class Champion Cooper Webb grabbed the lead from Zach Osborne with just under four minutes on the clock for Round 12 on Wednesday to get his first win since Round 6 and stay in the title hunt f...
Continue reading2020 Salt Lake City 1 Supercross Recap Eli Tomac started the "new season" of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross series with a solid win in the 450 class, coming a bit from behind, before checking out on Sunday for Round 11, the "restart to the se...
Continue readingShut down since March, the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross series rises from the ashes of coronavirus to start what feels like the second half of a brand new season. The unprecedented nature of running the final seven rounds begins Sunday at Rice...
Continue readingThey're going to put me in jail? Man I'm already in jail Don't they know that my life Is just one big cell Despite his lack of rage Brandon Hoff still felt like a rat in a cage. Having been sent home mid-March to work as coronavirus began...
Continue readingTrails sometimes ride more like a Motocross track with the blind corners, random elevation changes and "what's around the next bend?" looks that keep the adventure moving at a fun pace - a big reason why so many enjoy the activity. But remember,...
Continue readingOne of the most trusted names in handlebars went back to the drawing board and developed a brand new set that reduces a significant amount of weight without comprising strength or integrity. The Renthal R-Works Fatbar 36 weighs in 36 percent lig...
Continue readingLoud exhausts might save lives on the street but on the track or trail most riders prefer the "silence is golden" treatment. A loud exhaust can damage hearing, elicit a call from an annoyed neighbor and prevent you from competing in a sanctioned...
Continue readingAlways assume some risk when leaving your dirt bike in the hands of a qualified mechanic. People make mistakes and sometimes people don't always have the best intentions. The best mechanic rests with you. Learn as much about maintenance so the o...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Ken Roczen used a stiffer suspension at A1 when the race called for a softer suspension. Now I'm confused. Can you tell me the ideal dirt bike suspension setup? A: The sho...
Continue readingPrivateers generally don't have the luxuries or finances that factory team riders have and therefore require much more flexibility and a willingness to adjust with changes, especially sudden ones. So, with the 2020 Supercross season shutdown b...
Continue readingIf you have given up hope for the afternoon soaps and a bottle of cold brew, and got nothing to do and all day to do it, don't let it tick away with your sanity. Use the forced downtime to work on your dirt bike. It's hard to believe such a ca...
Continue readingYou can have one but you can't have the other. Or can you? Better yet, why would you want to? What are you talking about?! Riding your dirt bike legally on public roads then transitioning straight to the Motocross track. This requires a w...
Continue readingOh man, again!? Another bolt, forever lost in a sea of Motocross dirt. You factory torqued the thing. Over and over. Only this time it managed to free itself. Probably somewhere over a triple. You ever go around your house with a screwdriver a...
Continue readingThe coronavirus hit the 2020 Supercross season this week as the Seattle date for Round 13 at the end of the month was canceled but with the expectation it will take place somewhere else at a later date. And rumors swirl that the show will go on fo...
Continue reading2020 Daytona Supercross Recap The 50th anniversary of the Daytona Supercross offered a bit of everything that makes dirt bike racing one of the best sports on the planet. Eli Tomac won his fourth Daytona Supercross after slowly and methodically ...
Continue reading2020 Atlanta Supercross Recap Welcome to Atlanta. The city that doesn't work. That should be their slogan anyway. For all that is good and holy, who in their right mind scheduled Round 9 of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season on the sa...
Continue readingIf you want to ride the 2-stroke dirt bike popularity wave be ready to shell out big bucks for a new 2-stroke from Yamaha, KTM or Husqvarna take your chance on an older model from any of the big manufacturers sold by someone with or without good i...
Continue reading2020 Arlington Supercross Recap A wild night of racing and crashing highlighted Round 8 of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season - also serving as the second Triple Crown event of the year - on Saturday in Arlington, TX. Eli Tomac emerged u...
Continue readingThe stock exhaust on a 2-stroke dirt bike doesn't offer much to look at. It braps but it doesn't braaaaap. Basically it gets the job done. You have the expansion chamber (pipe) and the silencer (muffler) along with a generic power band. A stock ...
Continue readingThe video crew at MotoSport got a behind the scenes look at America's favorite aftermarket exhaust company - FMF.
Continue readingEli Tomac will ride with a bit more red next week after taking his third win of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Tampa, FL at Raymond James Stadium and moving past Ken Roczen for the 450 class Championship points lead. Tom...
Continue readingIt may not seem like it, but spring resides just around the corner and that means the Motocross racing season looms large. Thanks to the resurgence of the 2-stroke revolution, more and more riders have stopped with all the nostalgia and simply ...
Continue readingAfter a somewhat slow start to the year, defending Champion Cooper Webb finally got a win taking Round 6 of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in San Diego and moved into third-place in the Championship standings. Webb chased ...
Continue readingMany want to ride there, but only the select few get an invitation to ride the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest so watch as Carson Brown, Max Miller, Beau Bamburg and MotoSport's own Kelin Phillips ride the Dirtfarm.
Continue readingWatch as Ryan Villopoto and some of his friends carve up the California wine country.
Continue readingEli Tomac inched closer to the 450 class Championship lead with his second win of the year taking Round 5 of the 2020 Supecross Championship season on Saturday in Oakland, CA. Tomac managed to get around Ken Roczen, despite crashing at one point,...
Continue readingOne of the top upgrades many dirt biker riders get shortly after taking their new ride home comes in the form of a new aftermarket exhaust system. Even though the stock exhaust works completely fine. This results in one of the most common ques...
Continue readingKen Roczen became the first repeat winner of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season with a pretty resounding win for Round 4 on Saturday in Glendale, AZ as he swept all three Main Event races in the first Triple Crown event of the year. Roczen...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What are the signs of bad bearings especially bad wheel bearing symptoms? A: A number of bearings help keep your dirt bike moving (literally in some cases) and functioning ...
Continue readingRound 3 of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season, held on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, offered lots of memories for fans and riders. In the 450 class, Eli Tomac, the most dominant figure in Outdoors with glimpses of greatness Ind...
Continue readingMost parts on a dirt bike have manufacturer's recommended intervals in terms of when to replace so you ensure uninterrupted optimum performance. The clutch, however, varies widely and no set timetable exists giving you an idea of when to change ...
Continue readingCertainly Ken Roczen would have preferred winning the last three years but without the drought, injuries and doubt he could have never felt what he did on Saturday. It wasn't a Championship run but little else comes closer. And, he did it in domi...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How do I lower the gearing on my dirt bike? A: Let's start off the new year with an easy one! An oft asked question which sounds like it has a complicated answer but loweri...
Continue readingGates dropped for the much anticipated 2020 Monster Energy Supercross season as Justin Barcia got a head start on the 450 class championship with a solid win for Round 1 on Saturday at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Adam Cianciarulo, in his rooki...
Continue reading177 blogs. Quite possibly a record for blog production in one year by MotoSport. For a time, we posted daily. Every. Single. Day. Except on weekends. Thankfully we ended that unsustainable pattern as the output did not seem to resonate with you ...
Continue readingRiding out of your comfort zone usually results in two outcomes. You either get better or end up in the dirt. To effectively operate a dirt bike you need some finesse, lots of patience and a bit of timing. Like anything worth pursuing, you won't...
Continue readingI can't see! A big problem when riding dirt bikes. According to the Vision Council of America, nearly three-quarters of adults wear some form of eyewear for better vision and Vision Monday indicates 25 percent of children use corrective eyew...
Continue readingMany dirt bikes retire to the garage when winter weather hits but those who don't let the cold get in the way of their passion simply brave the elements and enjoy the ride. But they cheat, in a way you could say, because just as most people don'...
Continue readingYou can ride a dirt bike or you can ride a dirt bike. The difference depends on your level of fitness and desire to experience everything a dirt bike offers. With minimal effort, just about anyone can ride a dirt bike which requires little else ...
Continue readingGo ahead and take a look at the brake system on your dirt bike. Stopping your bike on demand rests solely upon the operation of a relatively small piece of metal that fully squeezes two brake pads against spinning rotors. The caliper, though o...
Continue readingWe talk dirt bike gear all the time. The best gear, the most popular gear, riding gear, and necessary gear - the list goes on. The rider needs gear and the bike has gear, more commonly known as parts. Indeed, riding a dirt bike requires all this...
Continue readingI want to ride! But I don't know where to start. I don't even have a dirt bike. Well shucks. I guess I need a dirt bike. And so do you, if you want to ride a dirt bike. Because that's where you start. With a dirt bike. DIRT BIKES!! B...
Continue readingNot all of us have the means to afford two dirt bikes so when the racing ends and trail season begins many riders turn their MX bike into an off-road machine ready to take on the ultimate obstacle course. Trail riding consists pretty much anywhe...
Continue readingElectric is coming. But, in the case of KTM, the 2020 SX-E 5 electric dirt bike has arrived with an eye on the future as the battery operated Motocross bike has a high seat height of just 698 mm reducible to 653 mm. An additional lowering kit al...
Continue readingBuying pants, shirts, jackets and shoes on line need not be hard. The same can be said when looking for dirt bike riding gear. MotoSport sells all of the necessary protective gear - helmets, pants, jersey, gloves, goggles, boots, and more - that...
Continue readingYou knew this day would arrive eventually. Despite all the available resources, the latest treatments and your willingness to pay whatever it takes, the time has come to say goodbye. It won't be easy my friends. You probably had a good 10 year...
Continue readingDidn't Motocross just end? Eight weeks ago actually. Not exactly the halfway point to the start of Supercross but Silly Season has fans itching for some racing and the annual Monster Energy Cup provides some relief. Though not a points paying ...
Continue readingWe can't say for sure the riding gear to end all riding gear has arrived, but based on rider reviews the new Alpinestars 2020 Techstar gear gets awfully close. Previously only available in Europe, Alpinestars finally released - what many conside...
Continue readingHighlights from this year's Ryan Villopoto Summer Camp held at ORV Grey's Harbor Motocross Track.
Continue readingRide long enough and expect to crash, a logical explanation to why it seems as though at least one rider hits the deck during any given Motocross race. Most get-offs result in bumps, bruises and sprains but unfortunately a few end in a trip to t...
Continue readingThe Netherlands didn't let the rain ruin their parade as Jeffrey Herlings, Glen Coldenhoff and Calvin Vlaanderen easily took the home the country's first Motocross of Nations victory on Sunday in Assen, Netherlands. The home track advantage cert...
Continue readingThe greatest, baddest, coolest enduro tires have arrived and only MotoSport carries them. The brand new Artrax XC Enduro tire line gives riders the choice of a front "fat" tire and a rear "sticky" tire or regular hard tire using FIM Specific Kno...
Continue readingPreparing for riding trails on your dirt bike extends further than wearing the right gear and marking the boxes on the pre-ride checklist. Hitting the trails takes you far from camp and in many respects civilization so bringing along tools for u...
Continue readingGetting a new dog or cat brings an unprecedented amount of joy and excitement into the life of the owner. You get crazy antics, hair-pulling incidents, and an overall lifetime of adventure with a new furry companion. But finding the perfect name...
Continue readingAll things get old and in the case of dirt bikes it seems as though some parts age much quicker and need replacing far more often than others. Perhaps this explains why dirt bike owners have a stock full of extra supplies and parts. The amount ...
Continue readingWhy don't you take a picture, it'll last longer. Target fixation can happen to anyone whether driving, riding motorcycles or ripping laps on a Motocross track. A good trainer rails against it and you can often distinguish the rookies from the ve...
Continue readingThe eighth annual 125 Dream Race was held at Washougal MX Park and brought out former pros, local fast riders and pretty much anyone who grew up riding dirt bikes.
Continue reading"This is MOTO" picks up where "MOTO 10 The Movie" left off taking a deeper dive into the sport we love. With eight riders giving their unique story, "This is MOTO" is an invitation to immerse the viewer into the lives of eight of the world's t...
Continue readingFall weather usually means a change in temperature and more dirt bikes leaving the track for the trails. Colder mornings hint at the end of summer while the afternoons give sun lovers some hope. A nice change of pace but kind of a hassle for tho...
Continue readingSome riders like a challenge and one that doesn't involve a triple. Trying out different machines comes with the territory for those who have spent time on a dirt bike. Subtle nuances here, pretty big distinctions there all help define specific ...
Continue readingWith the 450 class Championship decided a week ago, all eyes were on the 250 class for the final round of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series as Adam Cianciarulo held a 30 point lead over Dylan Ferrandis heading into Saturday's sh...
Continue readingEli Tomac joined rare company on Saturday for Round 11 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series with a dominating overall win that secured his third-straight 450 class Outdoor title becoming only the fourth rider in history to do so...
Continue readingKen Roczen claimed his first sweep in three years taking the Round 10 win for the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in dominating fashion on Saturday at the Unadilla National. Roczen was pretty much untouchable in the 450 class ta...
Continue readingDon't do it, take up golf instead. A sentiment you might get from those who have taken the path but often with a wink thrown in. Like all professional sports, a hierarchy exists which players must climb before getting to the top. That road sta...
Continue readingThe biggest event in amateur Motocross racing occurs in August at country music star Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Dirt bike racers and their families simply call it Loretta Lynn's (or Loretta's!) but the official title remains th...
Continue readingWhen MotoSport decided to undertake the biggest giveaway in its history, we quickly discovered just how difficult a venture we got ourselves in to. Finding a 20 year old dirt bike did not come easy. As a refresher, to celebrate our 20th annivers...
Continue readingIt wasn't until the late 70s that riders and mechanics started referring to rear wheel steering. Of course, the pros were doing it long before, but it became a common phrase in the late 70s. Before that time, it was called backing it in. Which w...
Continue readingThe handlebars on a dirt bike can be most finicky often ruining rides and just making the whole process of steering quite frustrating. Handlebars come loose seemingly at the most inopportune time leaving you with limited control and adjusting th...
Continue readingEli Tomac got his first sweep since Round 2 and extended his 450 class lead to 50 points with a resounding overall win on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, WA. A cloudy...
Continue readingSpring Creek hosted the first mudder of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday in Millville, MN giving Cooper Webb his first Moto win and overall of the season. Webb, the reigning Supercross Champion, swept Round 8 in pr...
Continue readingRacing Motocross can make you money but for most people it usually just drains the bank account. Undeniably, riding dirt bikes certainly shows what an expensive hobby resembles. Add Motocross into that mix and you have a premium sport few can af...
Continue readingYou've reached the track, put on your gear and as excitement bubbles over you simply can't wait to throw a leg over your dirt bike, grab a handful and start ripping some laps. Just hold on there for a sec... Slow down and grab some patience bef...
Continue readingUh oh. You're lost. Hitting the trails on your dirt bike offers an unprecedented amount of fun and part of that joy happens from exploring a vast network of trails that take you anywhere and everywhere. You have no idea what to expect around the...
Continue readingSome of the most widely sought after Motocross riding gear previously only available in Europe or by way of Ebay is now available in the United States and MotoSport has it. The 2020 Motocross gear collection by Alpinestars features the slick loo...
Continue readingA difference exists between dirt and dust. We don't ride dust bikes but rather dirt bikes. A massive accumulation of dust results in dirt but sometimes we ride in the dust on bikes made for the dirt. Other times we get left in the dust. Riding...
Continue readingThe craziest of craziest schedules was released today as the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross series schedule has made some heads turn and some double checking the URL for an Onion sighting. The full 17 round schedule remains with A1 serving as th...
Continue readingSlippery sons of... Oh, hello. We're talking about the tire mousse. Makes you long for chocolate a bit, but ultimately a mousse insert, or tire mousse or Bib Mousse, as coined by Michelin, replaces the standard inner tube in a dirt bike tire and ...
Continue readingEli Tomac started the second half of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series with a victory as he dominated Moto 1 and took second in Moto 2 for the Round 7 overall on Saturday at RedBud MX in Buchanan, MI. Tomac extended his points ...
Continue readingCycling (road and mountain biking) have become popular for off the MX bike training. I have discovered that many trainers and riders overdo this form of supplement training. This is because they do too much cycling instead of more Motocross spec...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin checked out in Moto 1 and hung on for second in Moto 2 to grab the overall for Round 6 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at The Wick 338 in Southwick, MA. Musquin's second straight overall moved h...
Continue readingThe midway point of the year usually means one thing: Out with the old and in with the new. And for those who ride dirt bikes, who have had their eye on some current year gear but held off, now is the time to save some money and grab the best Mo...
Continue readingEach race week, we recap the previous weekend's fantasy highlights, provide top-secret fantasy training tips and make "expert" predictions for the coming race. That's My Specialty. Justin Barcia Certain riders are better at particula...
Continue readingAll athletes take part in stretching exercises as a warm up before their chosen sport. The idea of stretching before riding a dirt bike and racing Motocross might sound excessive because after all you sit. But handling a dirt bike demands far mo...
Continue readingIt's all about being seen. And a primary way of being seen while riding a motorcycle comes from the lights and more specifically the headlight. The bigger, the brighter, the better. "I didn't see him." "She just came out of nowhere." "I only...
Continue readingFlorida played host to an Outdoor National for the first time in 22 years as gates dropped for Round 5 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series on Saturday at WW Ranch in Jacksonville, FL. The new venue brought some changes and a bit of a shak...
Continue readingTurner Performance Products has added dirt bike wheels to their product line giving riders of all skill levels a premium wheel at a fraction of the cost. Turner already boasts a healthy channel of dirt bike products including foot pegs, hardware...
Continue readingDon't be that rider. The one who starts a forest fire. A recent study detailed on Smithsonian.com indicates human activity whether intentional or unintentional resulted in 84 percent of forest fires. Between 1992 and 2012, humans caused more t...
Continue readingEli Tomac fought off some serious competition on Saturday for Round 4 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, PA and grabbed the overall without winning a Moto. Tomac had won at least a Moto in ...
Continue readingEach race week, we recap the previous weekend's fantasy highlights, provide top-secret fantasy training tips and make "expert" predictions for the coming race. Weekly Tip: Tweet, Tweet. At first glance, social media seems most useful as a pl...
Continue readingSometimes we think, "just a little bit longer." But the effects of heat stroke don't wait for the end of a Moto and when the symptoms of overheating begin, you have little time to reverse course. Like thirst, often when riding dirt bikes we do...
Continue readingDon't let the pros have all the fun. If you enjoy racing or simply spinning laps on your local Motocross track you just might get the itch - if you don't have it already - to venture forth and set a dirt bike boot on all the great spots around t...
Continue readingAll of us have a bucket list. For some, that list includes a broad spectrum of items to cross off, while for others, fully experiencing a personal hobby which often means leaving the confines of home and taking whatever helps define you into bra...
Continue readingYou would think that this is a beginner question, and it usually is an entry level question. If you're above the beginner level, you would think you'd know what gear to be in at all times. But in reality, I have witnessed many riders making the ...
Continue readingKen Roczen grabbed his second overall of the year taking the Red Plate back from Eli Tomac who finished second overall on Saturday for Round 3 of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, CO. Roczen (1-2...
Continue readingRound 2 - Fox Raceway - MotoSport.com Pro Series MotoSport.com Pro Series Points Standings Top Rider Scores 450 Class - Round 2 - Fox Raceway The great northwest hope, Justin Hill, finally came through for his team owners ...
Continue readingChronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome. That's the real name for arm pump a sometimes debilitating condition that causes blood to pool in the forearms, causing swelling and loss of strength in the arms. Many dirt bike riders succumb to its fo...
Continue readingThe 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series visited Pala, CA for the first time since 2011 for Round 2 on Saturday at the Fox Raceway. Eli Tomac put on a speed clinic taking both Motos for the sweep and his first win of the season which...
Continue readingThe first round is already in the books, but don't panic. You can still be in the running for the championship because Motocross Fantasy has a drop round. Only your top 11 scores of the 12 rounds will be counted. If you didn't play last week, your...
Continue readingTrail riding has no clock. You can ride and ride so long as gas fuels your dirt bike. Meanwhile, you sweat, even in cool temperatures, totally oblivious to your thirst, and without your own fuel reserves, expect to crash (quite possibly in more ...
Continue readingKen Roczen got his first overall win since the final round of 2016 by grabbing the first Moto and hanging on for runner-up in the second Moto on Saturday to open the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. Roczen takes the Red Plate ah...
Continue readingWhen dehydration hits, no amount of training helps. Staying hydrated when racing Motocross can feel more like a game especially when the sun dishes out scorching levels of heat. Dehydration sneaks up on even the fittest of riders and if it bites...
Continue readingIt's an age-old question and one the greatest of minds have tried answering. How do you avoid getting hurt when riding a dirt bike? The answer? Don't ride a dirt bike. But that's no fun and despite what's happening on college campuses toda...
Continue readingHow Old is Too Old to Ride Dirt Bikes? Older people have asked me many times (emailed) if they are too old to ride Motocross. Obviously the people who ask this question are older and have never ridden dirt bikes before, or at best, have ridden...
Continue readingWheels not only carry the load but take most of the abuse the land offers. Wheels also hold on tight to the tires so when you think about it, the wheels on your dirt bike keep you grounded, upright and rolling. One could argue wheels have as muc...
Continue readingThrottle me this: Why take a chance on a thin tube of plastic to get you to the finish line? Usually a throttle tube works as advertised with a simple twist of the wrist and off you go. But most stock plastic tubes can't stand up to the rigors...
Continue readingIf you found good enough, just wait until you replace some of those control parts. Those just starting out on a dirt bike probably don't have much trouble getting "dialed in" as they say, but veterans looking for an edge or simply a different fe...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Can you tell me how to lower dirt bike seat height? A: Get out your razor! Well, actually a knife that cuts through foam really well. The only way to lower the seat height...
Continue readingShould I upgrade the exhaust on my dirt bike? There is nothing wrong with stock exhaust. There isn't. But so many riders feel the need to upgrade the exhaust first-thing after bringing home their new ride. Why? For a couple of reasons. We w...
Continue readingThe horror of finding a puddle of radiator fluid on the garage floor underneath your dirt bike or facing a geyser of steam during a ride often gets tempered after discovering the problem rests with the radiator hoses not the radiator. Replacing ...
Continue readingAre Motocross Tracks Alive? Did you ever think of a Motocross track as being alive? In some ways, it is a living, ever changing substance of organic material. Of course, not all Motocross tracks are created equal. A top notch mx track has to b...
Continue readingWhen it comes to dirt bike riding, Motocross often takes top billing but the majority of riders hit the trails to get their fix. Trail riding offers a less expensive outing than racing, doesn't require the skills needed to get around a track and...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Do left-handed dirt bike throttles exist? A: Yes, if you're an engineering whiz who can re-configure the bike's controls. Otherwise, no. You might write, bat, and throw le...
Continue readingSpring has arrived symbolizing the time of year when the sun comes out, blossoms bloom, people emerge from their winter dormancy to tend to their garden and freshen up their homes with some spring cleaning. This same spring cleaning applies to y...
Continue readingComputer techs and even at-home upgraders relish the attributes of a plug and play device because once installed the component starts right up. Translate that to changing or upgrading parts on a dirt bike and most run as advertised, working prop...
Continue readingOnce attached, the exhaust system needs little maintenance outside of keeping it shiny and looking slick. You can gauge the health of the engine based on the color of smoke the exhaust emits but blue, black or white smoke says little about the a...
Continue readingDuring the last time out on your dirt bike perhaps you noticed the clutch lever a bit stiff or maybe the brake lever felt a bit too loose. Then the cold hit and you put your dirt bike away for the long winter months thinking "I'll look at it lat...
Continue readingBy now, everyone who rides a dirt bike knows that there are a lot of differences between the smokers (2-strokes) and the thumpers (4-strokes). Obviously, the thumpers are easier to ride because of smoother power and engine braking. But, there are...
Continue readingYour dirt bike, sitting idle in the garage during the long winter months, does little to wear down the chain and sprockets. A dose of lubrication and a slack check gets you underway like it was last summer. But are the chain and sprockets really...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Why do my sprocket bolts always come loose? A: Because you didn't tighten them. Oh, you were looking for more? OK, it is a common problem for riders but one easily solved...
Continue readingRyan Villopoto takes his 450 out for one of the final laps ever ridden on the now closed Zaca Station in California. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingYou may be ready to ride. Your dirt bike might look ready to ride especially after a quick detail and a tire pressure check. And, the weather most certainly says get out and ride. But, after sitting in the garage or storage during the winter mon...
Continue readingA big bore kit offers a significant upgrade opportunity for anyone looking for an immediate boost in performance while riding their dirt bike or ATV. A big bore kit replaces the stock piston and cylinder bore with a larger version that provides ...
Continue readingLimegate. Lime disease. Lie-monade (let the cover-up theories commence). Call the latest drama affecting the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season what you will but an excessive amount of lime used on the track in San Diego for Round 5 obviously...
Continue readingIf you want to experience a frustrating day at the track try riding on footpegs while your boots constantly slip off. Motocross boots that have a hard time gripping the pegs means one of two things: You need new boots or n...
Continue readingLandon Currier started his career like so many others who race Motocross. He began on the 50s then worked his way up through the amateur ranks eventually getting the golden ticket to Loretta Lynn's. His contemporaries include such notables as Blak...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How come service intervals for my dirt bike are measured in hours and not miles like my car? A: Dirt bikes and ATVs were originally considered "equipment" rather than ...
Continue readingBraaaaaap. The sweet sound of the 2-stroke was muffled in the late 90s when the 4-stroke was introduced and 20 years later the debate continues over which engine reigns supreme. In laymen's terms, you have one bike that operates like a light swi...
Continue readingRemember the first time you changed the oil in your dirt bike or ATV? Did it go perfectly well? As the technical aspects of maintenance increased you probably encountered more challenges until you overcame them. How else will you learn and gro...
Continue readingA number of ingenious methods exist to lowering the weight of a dirt bike, something pro riders find useful while looking for a competitive edge. After all, a lighter bike offers better pick-up and overall speed. And when you line up against the...
Continue readingIt doesn't matter if you're riding a 65 or a 450, there are many adjustments that are necessary in order to have your bike fitting you like a glove. Here are the top five: Setting the rider sag on the rear shock spring. Setting the pre-load o...
Continue readingCheck out a week long summer riding camp with four-time Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto who was joined by Ivan Tedesco, Adam Cianciarulo, Jake Wiemer, Tommy Weeck and Tyler Villopoto. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingDon't be too cool for school and eschew wearing ear plugs when riding or racing your dirt bike or ATV. Yes, we live in a tough as nails world but that doesn't prevent you from wearing basic body protection so consider hearing protection along th...
Continue readingLooking back, the 2018 Supercross and Motocross season provided plenty of headlines and drama. Shoo-ins for titles fell short and while no punches were thrown some incidents helped advance the excitement and spectacle that comes with racing dirt b...
Continue readingBaby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, that song is now illegal in some states. #enoughalready. But not riding in cold weather. Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride? Certainly not in the typical summer get-up of thin...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I hear all these suggested methods for chain maintenance. Is there a proper way to maintain a chain or just clean and spray it down? A: Good question. Yes, you will get lot...
Continue readingYes, it is that time of year but the Christmas and holiday season does not have a monopoly on handing out gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries and just-because all represent an opportune time to give someone a present. But regardless of the occasion fi...
Continue readingUnless you live in the south, you're not riding during the winter. Maybe, you get out to an indoor track a few times, maybe you're a diehard and ride the snow and frozen ground anyway, or many you even have a snow bike. But most riders are not s...
Continue readingIf you ride dirt bikes then perhaps you have toyed with changing your traditional spring forks for the more modern air forks. Or, maybe you already have and could not switch back to spring forks fast enough. Relatively new, air forks have detrac...
Continue readingOwning a dirt bike means having a garage stuffed with spare parts including tires. Granted, most riders have a handful of oil filters at the ready and usually wait on new tires until the current set wears down. But don't consider storing tires a...
Continue readingDon't leave home without it - perhaps the first rule when traveling to a destination to ride your dirt bike. Bring your dirt bike! An obvious statement but someone, somewhere, sometime got all packed up and underway only to forget their ride. ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I know you're supposed to soak clutch plates in oil but for how long? A: Five minutes. An hour. Overnight. All three answers are correct however the longer the better. Cons...
Continue readingLots of questions surround the growing popularity of the tire mousse and whether it offers a better flat-free alternative to the traditional tire tube. Some riders swear by them. Others have never used them. Even more, some riders won't bother w...
Continue readingParts 1 and 2 covered how to use the rear brake while standing, and how to control it while going from standing to sitting. Once you have those techniques down, Part 3 is pretty simple. When you are using the rear brake while sitting and you ...
Continue readingSo many platitudes in the world of Motocross. And though we often use phrases and verbiage exclusive to those who ride as a way to encourage, look the part or just as a mere clich, common sayings you hear in and around the track often started du...
Continue reading7th annual MotoSport.com 125 Dream Race at Washougal Motocross Park. The 2018 125 Dream Race at Washougal Motocross Park was one for the books with an all-time turnout of top level racers and enthusiasts alike. The Dream Race is all about puttin...
Continue readingChanging the tire on your dirt bike offers an excellent way to save money on a potentially high-cost undertaking. It can also produce fits of rage and an overwhelming feeling of defeat leaving you haggard and still without a ride. Suffice it to ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I lubricate my bearings? A: Do you ride a dirt bike or ATV? Ah, it doesn't matter. The short answer is once a year. But don't run away yet because it's not...
Continue readingIf the summer Motocross season proved anything, rain happens. All year round. And you can bet on one thing to take place 100 percent of the time during a mud race. Riders get muddy. So much, in fact, the muck sometimes makes them unrecognizabl...
Continue readingEli Tomac became the third person in eight tries to win the $1 million prize with a sweep of the 2018 Monster Energy Cup on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Tomac quickly grabbed the lead in the first two races and took home wins but ne...
Continue readingThe million dollar race that helps boost the bank account for one rider and ease the growing anticipation from fans for the start of the Supercross season drops gates on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The eighth annual Monster Energy...
Continue readingCheck out Ryan Villopoto at the 125 All Star Race held at Washougal MX Park this summer. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingFrance won their fifth straight Motocross of Nations on Saturday at RedBud Motocross in Buchanan, MI taking the Chamberlain Trophy by two points over Italy. The Netherlands rounded out the "Olympics of Motocross" podium in third. Despite all the...
Continue readingFork oil and shock oil, or suspension fluid, keep your dirt bike running smoothly with the best possible handling even when needing additional tweaks to the suspension. Turn those compression and rebound clickers all you want but if you haven't ...
Continue readingA few months ago Travis Pastrana stunned the Motocross world in only the way Travis Pastrana could: He planned to race the 2018 Motocross of Nations. On Team Puerto Rico. The racer turned madman free-stylist has helped turn tricks and stunts, ...
Continue readingLast month, in Braking Part 1 - While Standing, you learned how to brake hard, while standing. So now, how do you control this increased entry speed? Part 2 will not only explain how to control it, but also, how to hit your exact transition and ...
Continue readingLoctite this, Loctite that. Loctite the @#$% out of everything and go. Now wait just a second. Loctite won't make your dirt bike or ATV indestructible but get a little too footloose and fancy free with it and you just might want to run your ride...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I change my coolant? A: Whether you ride a dirt bike or ATV, the easy answer is check your owner's manual for the recommended service intervals on changing...
Continue readingTo the trails! Summer winding down and the racing season coming to an end doesn't mean you have to put your dirt bike away. Trail riding becomes quite popular in the fall as riders enjoy cooler weather and take in a bit of...
Continue readingFeld Entertainment announced the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season today that brings the series to a new place, some forgotten spots and the usual reoccurring venues. No changes to the number of races as the 17 round season begins January 5,...
Continue readingJust when you thought that shiny new aftermarket upgrade would finally mean the difference between reaching the podium and hanging out mid-pack, you still struggle to get up front. Unfortunately, the expected boost in performance got left behind -...
Continue readingThe world's most progressive and timeless dirt bike film franchise returns for the final installment of the Moto The Movie series with Moto 10. Once again, captivating viewers by combining the world's best athletes, dream-worthy locations and cu...
Continue readingThink of the last time you changed the brake fluid in your car. If like most people, you can't remember, you might have the same approach towards the brake fluid in your dirt bike or ATV. The importance of oil and filters changes in a dirt bike ...
Continue readingStarts got you down? Maybe you have the throttle pinned but people still pass you with ease. You might need a faster bike. You also might need to up your game. Do both by changing the way your bike delivers power. The need for bottom end power o...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I keep fouling the spark plug on my 2008 YZ250. Like after every ride. What's going on? A: Old gas! But Probably Something Else Running old gas is one possible answer th...
Continue readingEnter speed into corners is a major place to lower your lap times. To carry more enter speed, braking control is a major factor! This is Braking Part 1 of 3. These three parts (one per month) will cover my 3 Step Rear Braking Techniques: Brak...
Continue readingKelin Phillips should have listened to his inner voice. Pack it in. Go home. Quit while you're ahead. The track was hard and it was time to go. But he was feeling good and went for another lap. Then another. And on the final lap he made a mistak...
Continue readingOf all the parts you can upgrade on a dirt bike, spending money on the brake system might rank next to last. Does the bike stop? Yes. Well good enough. Right? Slow Down to Go Faster Not necessarily. Remember the old adage - you have to slow d...
Continue readingEli Tomac needed just one point to clinch the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series and he got 12. The Ironman National turned muddy giving riders difficult conditions for the second time in three weeks but like usual it had little ef...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Why does my 2016.5 factory edition 450 go into a false neutral between every gear? A: This really shouldn't happen whether you ride the factory edition or any dirt bik...
Continue readingThe final showdown between Eli Tomac and Marvin Musquin commences on Saturday during Round 12 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at the Ironman National in Crawfordsville, IN. Tomac brings the edge with a 20 point lead and M...
Continue readingEli Tomac settled down a shaky Moto 1 where he finished third and returned with a solid Moto 2 win to grab the overall on Saturday at Budds Creek and add five points to his lead over Marvin Musquin heading into the final round this weekend. Musqui...
Continue readingWe get asked a lot of questions but the one theme that always comes up revolves around upgrades or modifications. Most riders, especially veterans, tend to make immediate changes to the stock equipment, equipping higher-end aftermarket parts som...
Continue readingThe inaugural season of the MotoSport.com Pac West series comes to a close on Sunday as Grays Harbor ORV hosts Round 7 in McCleary, WA. Yes! Fans can expect Ryan Villopoto in attendance but also some solid racing as organizers wrap a successful ...
Continue readingNever has 15 points looked so close yet felt so far but that's all that separates Eli Tomac and Marvin Musquin as the two head into Saturday for Round 11 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD....
Continue readingMarvin Musquin kept the 450 class Championship in check with a muddy overall win on Saturday for Round 10 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series held at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, NY. Musquin, however, was unable to close the po...
Continue readingThree more weekends, the last three rounds. The 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series resumes on Saturday at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, NY and without further interruption as riders return after the final off-weekend of the ...
Continue readingI need more power! Said just about everyone who has ever ridden a dirt bike or ATV in competition. And even those who just enjoy blazing along trails eventually want a faster bike without needing to buy a new one housing a bigger engine. Littl...
Continue readingThe garage sure does harbor a lot of secrets. Between shelves lined with boxes, fertilizer, grass seed and pesticide sit some lonely, unused and sometimes unopened bottles of engine fluids that were once lost but now found thanks to last weekend...
Continue readingJust two rounds remain for the 2018 MotoSport.com Pac West Motocross series as MotoWest MX Park hosts Round 6 on Sunday in Bremerton, WA. Riders can expect better weather this weekend compared to the blazing hot temperatures for Round 5 held las...
Continue readingStanding Wheelies Standing wheelies are very similar in technique as sitting wheelies. The major difference is that the only thing keeping you on the bike is pulling back on the bars and of course the footpegs. When you do a sitting wheelie...
Continue readingYum. Track snacks. Perhaps the best part of spectating at a Motocross race involves the multitude of track snacks available served hot and fresh or in some cases hand delivered then slowly unwrapped and lusciously consumed. Does anyone really go...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I have just discovered fuel leaking from my 2008 Honda CRF450. It's not a lot actually, just the outside of the carb had moisture residue that turned out to be fuel so I know...
Continue readingAnother weekend, another world-class performance by Eli Tomac. Tomac mopped up the field for the second straight week taking both Motos at Round 9 on Saturday at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, WA and extended his points lead to 15 over Marvin M...
Continue readingWhen good gas goes bad. The fuel fueling your dirt bike or ATV doesn't last forever (one reason to ride!) but unless you have mathematical wizardry as a talent you likely end up with leftovers after the latest trip to the track or trails that mi...
Continue readingEli Tomac effectively ripped the Red Plate off Marvin Musquin's bike last week and now Round 9 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series has suddenly turned into the most anticipated National of the year with riders heading to the Pa...
Continue readingSome mechanics have such an innate ability to work their way around an engine the answer to complex problems simply seems to come to them but most learned their craft and at some point in life were novice wrenches who fumbled and tumbled their way...
Continue readingEli Tomac wasted little time in taking the Red Plate back sweeping Round 8 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, MN. It was the fourth sweep of the season and sixth overall win for Toma...
Continue readingAlways check your valve for clearance. Always. Cheap insurance against a total and complete engine failure. Of course the process doesn't take a mere 10 minutes using eyeball sight which explains why sometimes this routine maintenance gets neg...
Continue readingIn a dramatic turn of events, Marvin Musquin now controls his own destiny (if he can stay on two wheels) heading into Round 8 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, MN. Musquin has never...
Continue readingThe 2018 MotoSport.com Pac West series resumes on Sunday for Round 5 at Grays Harbor ORV in McCleary, WA, a park co-owned by series co-founder, former pro and multi-Champion Ryan Villopoto. Round 4 of Pac West was held just a few weeks ago becau...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I know this isn't a mechanic's related question but I was wondering if you know why roost is called roost or where the term came from. I get hit with a lot of it! A: As for...
Continue readingAnother weekend off? Must be nice. With Motocross taking a second break giving fans much idle time while riders relax and watch TV or whatever it is they do when not "working" we thought it best to help those of us impacted the most by these off...
Continue readingYou have feverishly maintained it following all the manufacturer's recommended intervals, kept immaculate records and always performed a thorough after-ride cleaning along with checking off all the boxes on your pre-ride checklist. But still, no...
Continue readingThere's no doubt about it, wheelies are cool, they've always been cool. They also have benefits in Motocross racing, which we'll see later in these two-month parts of wheelie tips. Just about anyone can master the wheelie if they understand the ...
Continue readingOn Any Weekend. Disaster can strike and what seemed a well-paved road to the Championship can quickly turn pretty rocky as Eli Tomac's quest for back-to-back titles hit a major roadblock during Round 7 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champio...
Continue readingHappy 4th of July! The celebration of America's Independence Day actually comes tomorrow but some of us have other things to do thus the really early race preview of Round 7 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I have a 2013 Yamaha YZ250 that has never had problems, always maintained, but last time out the idle was way high. How do I adjust the idle? A: The idle on your dirt bik...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin rebounded from an epic Moto 1 battle with Eli Tomac where he lost the lead just prior to the final lap and then crashed to take the win in Moto 2 holding off an aggressive Tomac, who crashed twice losing the lead, which allowed Musq...
Continue readingWant a 2018 Yamaha YZ450F? Perhaps street riding is your thing. So how about a 2018 Yamaha YZF-R6? Brand new and full of upgrades. Then start entering the 2018 Ultimate MotoSport.com Sweepstakes because that's the only way to get one of these b...
Continue readingWhen your dirt bike or ATV overheats it makes perfect sense to blame the weather or anticipate a clogged or damaged radiator upon inspection. Riding in extreme heat or mud sometimes results in overheating and probably comprise the top reasons fo...
Continue readingRiders won't pound sand but certainly expect to play in it as the halfway point to the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships series takes place Saturday in the sandy confines of the Southwick National in Southwick, MA. And, while Southwick ...
Continue readingNo rain in the forecast whatsoever which means a 99.9 percent chance the postponed Round 4 of the 2018 MotoSport.com Pac West Motocross series drops gates on Sunday at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, WA. A late spring storm canceled the regular...
Continue readingJust let it rip! Dirt bikes, indeed, can go from 0 to 60 off the showroom floor and the temptation to get out and ride as soon as you get home often proves overwhelming. However, before that first ride take some precautionary measures to ensure ...
Continue readingEli Tomac continued his dominance in the 450 class while the 250 class got another roster shake-up on Saturday during Round 5 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, TN. Tomac kept his overa...
Continue readingHold on to your couch cushions if last week was a sign of things to come as Eli Tomac and Marvin Musquin (hopefully) bring Part 2 for Round 5 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday to Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, TN. ...
Continue readingEli Tomac and Marvin Musquin gave fans an epic performance on Saturday for Round 4 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at High Point with an all-out dual for the win in Moto 2 going to Tomac who grabbed the overall on the tie-b...
Continue readingAsk any rider how he or she got their start on a dirt bike and you'll probably get the same answer almost every time. Dad. In fact, in our extensive number of interviews over the years of privateers we always start with that question and "Dad" r...
Continue readingA two-week break, an undefeated rider, a rider rising and a defending Champion out of contention offer a fresh palette to the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series as Round 4 resumes the season at High Point Raceway on Saturday in Mount...
Continue readingIt's a toxic job but sometimes you have to do it. Removing the fuel tank on a dirt bike gives you access to sections of the bike for repairs and other maintenance needs. But you need to drain it first. Preferably, somewhere outside and not in th...
Continue readingUPDATE: Round 4 has been postponed because of weather and will take place on July 1. The weather should break in time for Round 4 of the 2018 MotoSport.com PacWest Motocross series which heads to Washougal MX Park - America's Most Scenic Raceway...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: When should I repack the exhaust and does the inside of the pipe need cleaning? A: I recommend repacking the exhaust, whether 2-stroke or 4-stroke, about every 50 hours. If...
Continue readingWe hear the pros talk about confidence as one of the key ingredients in reaching their goals and dreams. But how does a rider develop a lot of self-confidence? Just like anything else in life, you have to earn it. You start at an early age bui...
Continue readingEli Tomac continued his dominance of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series taking the win on Saturday at Thunder Valley and increasing his points lead to 28 over Marvin Musquin. Tomac won for the first time at Thunder Valley in th...
Continue readingIn the midst of battle or just bar-banging fun on the trails you can easily miss or even ignore the mounting symptoms that indicate an overheated engine on your dirt bike or ATV. If you adhere by the adage that there's no quitting in riding or r...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com Best of the Midwest Championship series holds round 3 on Sunday at 320MX Park in Norfolk, NE. The race doubles as the Jon Myrick Memorial Race a local racer who died in January from cancer. Myrick and his family have always bee...
Continue readingEli Tomac has been here before. Four dominating wins to start the season while riding on rails. A growing points lead. And now he heads home to Colorado and Thunder Valley which hardly rolls out the welcome mat for its native son. Tomac last won...
Continue readingSo far this year Eli Tomac looks much like he did during his dominating but injury-shortened 2015 season with four straight Moto wins to open the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series leaving the field with little answers. Tomac's pat...
Continue readingFlooding the engine means different things to different people. You can flood the engine by rolling the throttle prior to starting the motor - the most often used definition - or introducing just an incremental amount of water into the crankcase -...
Continue readingMax is back. We head down to California to catch up with the Millers at the California Classic. Max Miller is one of the fastest up and coming kids in motocross. With a team of supporting parents, mechanics and trainers, his future looks b...
Continue readingThe 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series heads to Southern California for Round 2 on Saturday at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, CA. Not a lot of fireworks for the opener at Hangtown as 450 class defending Champion Eli Tomac do...
Continue readingTaking notes probably doesn't resonate too well with dirt bike or ATV riders. Hands-on works best along with verbal instruction. So it should come to no surprise that most dirt bike and ATV owners find keeping tabs on riding hours a bit tedious ...
Continue readingLots of prep work goes into taking a vacation no matter how short but make it a riding holiday then extra reminders and attention to detail ensure a successful outing whether your journey encompasses a Dual Sport adventure, tr...
Continue readingHangtown 2018 looked an awful lot like Hangtown 2017. Indeed, the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series got underway on Saturday at the Hangtown Classic, just outside Sacramento, but this year with two #1 plates riding. Christian Cr...
Continue readingFor the purists, nothing beats the Outdoor Nationals. The long awaited summer tradition starts Saturday as Round 1 of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series begins at the 50th annual Hangtown MX Classic just outside Sacramento, CA....
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I am having trouble aligning my graphics to the plastic. I keep pulling them off to start over. Any suggestions? A: If someone ever develops a machine that precisely slaps o...
Continue readingThe very idea of Dual Sport often means camping for those who partake because if you can ride a motorcycle to the middle of nowhere and back you might as well stay a while. Riding to a camping destination offers a much dif...
Continue readingDual Sport bikes go where you want to go. From the street to desert trails, along backcountry routes or adjacent to a roaring river then back to work when the weekend ends (you can even spin a few laps on a Motocross track if you want) a Dual Spo...
Continue readingTired of the gooey mess and the wire tightening when changing grips? Remove this hassle as well as stripping off the old grips from here on out with Pro Taper's new clamp-on grips. An industry favorite, Pro Taper offers three styles of clamp-on gr...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season concluded on Saturday with Jason Anderson as the 450 class Champion, Zach Osborne the 250SX East class Champion and Aaron Plessinger the 250SX West class Champion. If you enjoy reading, check out our 20...
Continue readingJason Anderson can finally celebrate. A week after a crash and some broken spokes not only prevented him from clinching the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship but also jeopardized a title mostly in his hands all season, Anderson lifted ...
Continue readingIn a rather ordinary season marked by multiple injuries forcing many contenders to the sidelines, the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series settles three Championships on Saturday at the final round in Las Vegas with the highest drama expected all...
Continue readingAirway MX Park, located just outside Spokane, WA, hosts Round 3 of the 2018 MotoSport.com Pac West series on Sunday with solid riding weather in the forecast and more riders expected lining behind the gates. Round 2 of the series, started by fo...
Continue readingA brutal Round 16 for Jason Anderson who was widely expected to win the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship on Saturday in Salt Lake City only to have the title fight pushed to the final round for the second year in a row. Anderson enter...
Continue readingPainful and tender, blisters pop up like arm pump and often end a riding day just as fast. Blisters result from excessive friction. The more your hand moves back and forth on something whether from swinging a bat or rolling the throttle the grea...
Continue readingJust two riders remain in contention for the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship in the 450 class with one simply needing to stay away from trouble while the other probably should flee from it. Jason Anderson has put in a season of consi...
Continue readingAll the parts in the world won't do a bit of difference if the liquid refreshment keeping your bike functioning runs out. "Just bring extra" certainly makes for an appropriate slogan when riding dirt bikes or ATVs. Extra applies to tools, parts,...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin dropped Eli Tomac on the final lap of Round 15 to take back the lead and grab his third win of the year in the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Foxborough, MA. The somewhat controversial take-out occurred short...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: Last time I went riding my engine sounded full throttle but I wasn't gaining speed. It sounded like I was hauling the mail but it was definitely not hooking up. Something wr...
Continue readingJason Anderson continues inching closer to his first career 450 class Supercross Championship and could wrap it up Saturday when Round 15 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series visits Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. But he'll need a ro...
Continue readingNearly 200 riders turned out for the season opening round of the 2018 MotoSport.com Pac West series held Feb. 18 in Woodland, WA and with clear skies in the forecast organizers expect as many if not more for Round 2 on Sunday at Eugene MX Park in ...
Continue readingCheck. Check. Check. Pre-ride checklist almost complete. Shoot, no coolant. You need some and you don't have any. Then out of the corner of your eye you notice the half-filled jug of fresh coolant used last summer after a flush and refill of you...
Continue readingWhile a snow storm raged outside, Round 14 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series brewed inside U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday in Minneapolis, MN with the final Triple Crown race of the season. In the 450 class, Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson and ...
Continue readingIf seasons had a face most of us would likely punch winter right between the eyes followed by a rousing body slam. Enough already! Rain ruined Seattle Supercross. Snow continues to bury the East Coast and only some southern states seem immune ...
Continue readingFour rounds, 104 points remain. The 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series heads back East stopping Saturday in Minneapolis, MN for Round 14 this time in the covered U.S. Bank Stadium where an expected snow storm will rage outside. But Jason An...
Continue readingInstalling the front wheel on a dirt bike seems easy enough and it is but without employing a few steps you might find the handling a bit off. Similar to a pedal bike, the front wheel installs by squeezing past the brake pads, slipping onto the ...
Continue readingSeattle lived up to the pre-race hype on Saturday as Round 13 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series turned into a mud show with riders covered from head to toe in muck, bikes slipping and sliding, engines dying but the usual suspects left s...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: Do I need to crack open the engine case to replace the countershaft seal on my dirt bike? A: On most bikes it's just a matter of removing any cover that is over the count...
Continue readingRain in Seattle? Right. Such is the forecast for Round 13 of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Seattle, WA. And not just rain. A cold downpour with wind! Who would have thunk that? We last left our fearless riders in the...
Continue readingThey all look the same. Except those weird smooth ones with a paddle blade spaced out about five inches apart that look more like the drive train for an old sternwheeler. But mostly dirt bike tires resemble one another... until further inspectio...
Continue readingIf you don't already know - the start is the most important part of a Motocross race. The pros always mention the start when asked what they need to do in the Main. Supercross commentators Ralph Sheen and Jeff Emig include the start in the three...
Continue readingIn some respects, Mobius has redefined safety when it comes to riding dirt bikes. The company's X8 line for knee and wrist protection offer an unparalleled system of support and protection while maintaining a standard level of comfort sought by th...
Continue readingThe Moto Garage. Not to be confused with a regular garage though many enjoy both concurrently. It's a tranquil but sometimes not so quiet sanctuary for anyone who rides dirt bikes and enjoys wrenching on simple maintenance tasks such as oil ch...
Continue readingPortland, OR - The Best of the Midwest Motocross Championship Series, presented by MotoSport.com, returns on Sunday for the first of an eight round racing series that ends in September, hits three states and features 28 classes with payouts in fou...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin edged closer to Jason Anderson with a wire-to-wire performance on Saturday for Round 12 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series in Indianapolis and his first win since the opening round. Musquin finally made some significant i...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q. I've had my dirt bike for several years and kept up on all maintenance. I've noticed the brakes no longer work as effectively as they did when the bike was new. The brake ...
Continue readingShhh! Jason Anderson quietly controls his destiny and with just one clunker through 11 rounds and a 40 point lead with six remaining he has the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season wrapped around his finger as the series continues the trek back...
Continue readingIt's so loud! Slappin da chain mon, sometimes sounds like a chain saw, emitting noise over and above the braap or thumper exhaust on a dirt bike. Usually though, chain slap comes across as an annoying racket. Some chain slap is normal but consta...
Continue readingEli Tomac continued making lemonade out of a 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season full of lemons and overwhelmed the 450 class field in a Round 11 win on Saturday in St. Louis. Tomac won his series leading fifth win in grand fashion grabbing the...
Continue readingEventually you will see Tyler Custer line-up for a Supercross Main Event. Like any rider seriously making an attempt at the pro level, Custer has endured his share of injury and disappointment. A few years ago, he broke his femur keeping him off...
Continue readingNo, a past Champion didn't line up at the gate nor did an old friend make a surprise appearance, and it wasn't Bibendum or even Eli Tomac (though he came close) that melted the Supercross internet. Justin Brayton accomplished a personal best and...
Continue readingTwo methods to washing a dirt bike exist: The easy way and the meticulous way. Only one way accepts the perfectionist's resume. Most riders find rhythm sections and bar-banging racing pure strenuous joy but when it comes to post-race cleanup t...
Continue readingJustin Brayton won the 2018 Daytona Supercross. Little else needs saying as the near 34 year old won his first career Supercross round and broke the record for the oldest to win a 450 class Main Event. Brayton has enjoyed success the last two ...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: How often should I bleed the forks on my dirt bike? A: Bleeding the forks on your dirt bike is crucial for the suspension to work properly. In fact it's one of the most imp...
Continue readingIt took half the season but the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series appears settled down with those expected upfront, upfront but with a 42 point lead in the Championship standings Jason Anderson controls his destiny as gates drop for Round 10 o...
Continue readingJason Anderson won the second of three Triple Crown formats taking Round 9 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Atlanta and extended his Championship points lead to 42 over Marvin Musquin. Anderson went 2-1-4 in the three M...
Continue readingIf something can go wrong, it will go wrong. And, when putting a dirt bike or ATV through the wringer on the track or trails don't expect nothing to go wrong. Parts break or fail even without carnage happening but add in a get-off or two, somet...
Continue readingMotocross is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet! To ride well, have fun and stay safe your physical fitness is a primary key. During a race or even during practice sessions a Motocross racer's heart rate (HR) will max out....
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series begins the second-half of the season on Saturday in Atlanta and if it offers just half of the intrigue the last eight rounds provided, expect a wild ride to the finish. Jason Anderson continues to roll a...
Continue readingIf coming to a stop on your dirt bike poses more of a danger for you than actually riding it, several modifications might help get you planted. Manufacturers build specific dirt bike models like the popular Honda CRF250 or Yamaha YZ450 and the ...
Continue readingEli Tomac won again, Marvin Musquin finished second for the third straight week and Jason Anderson took third, his sixth podium of the year, as Supercross returned to Tampa on Saturday for the first time in 19 years. Tomac's fourth win puts him i...
Continue readingThe last time Tampa, FL hosted a Supercross round Monster Energy was non-existent and Chad Reed had yet to burst from a gate drop in the United States. On Saturday, 19 years after the checkers flew in Tampa, Monster Energy Supercross holds Round 8...
Continue readingYou can wreck, crunch, munch or smash a dirt bike or ATV and more often than not continue riding without much difficulty. You can also grind away on the ride of your life only to encounter one troublesome problem after another. Usually though a...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series held Round 7 on Saturday in Arlington, TX as the 250SX East class began its season and 450 class points leader Jason Anderson extended his points lead without even touching the podium. Instead, Eli Tomac...
Continue readingThe newly formed MotoSport.com Pac West Motocross series begins its seven round 2018 season on Sunday at Woodland MX Park in Woodland, WA. The series features factory contingency, dealership support and the majority of entry fees staying with th...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season returns to Texas on Saturday for Round 7 and the start of the 250SX East class at AT Stadium in Arlington, TX. Jason Anderson continues to pull away from the 450 class field as some early contenders fell...
Continue readingOne of the coolest looking dirt bike sprockets is also one of the lightest and strongest available. The Dirt Tricks Zirconium sprocket represents the company's newest addition to a dirt bike's drive train coming in two ounces lighter than their ...
Continue readingSome things remain in our control while others stay out of our control. Elements like the weather, distance and track or trail closures ruin the chance of having the perfect riding day. Putting those factors aside however, much rides on your abi...
Continue readingJason Anderson continues to roll taking the Round 6 checkers of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The win marked a 450 career-first two straight and three this season as Anderson increased his Ch...
Continue readingDeep down, you love her. But lately devotion to the love of your life has diminished quite a bit. It's not her, it actually is you. You readily admit the problem but make little headway towards reversing course. Maybe it's laziness. A cash flow ...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series returns to Southern California and the final time in the Golden State this season as Round 6 on Saturday in San Diego brings clear leaders in both classes and perhaps a better venue in Petco Park for that ...
Continue readingQ: I bought a steering stabilizer. How should I set it up? A: Certainly, little more takes a rider by surprise than when the front wheel gets jerked out of his or her hands. It's annoying, frustrating and sometimes dangerous depending on the lev...
Continue readingDisharmony with your dirt bike often results in poor technique, frustration and occasionally throwing in the towel for riding altogether. Finding the sweet spot to all-around riding comfort takes time, a bit of troubleshooting and sometimes an u...
Continue readingJason Anderson led just one lap in Round 5 but it counted as he returned to the podium and got his second win of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Oakland. Anderson thwarted Ken Roczen's chance at his first win of the year...
Continue readingEli Tomac must enjoy uphill training runs because he certainly seems adept at riding after falling behind the eight ball. A surging Tomac enters Round 5 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross on Saturday at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakl...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: What's the best way to break in a new piston? A: Replacing the piston on a dirt bike (or ATV) hardly embodies an entire engine rebuild however the same principles apply whe...
Continue readingEli Tomac cracked the Top 10 in the point standings after his second straight win on Saturday for Round 4 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Tomac, who entered the season a title fa...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series returns to the traditional one Main format on Saturday in Glendale, AZ as last week's Triple Crown threw riders off their regular strategy a bit, but mostly had little impact on podium results. In the 45...
Continue readingMuch like the human body a dirt bike often rides well, sounds fine and by all accounts performs in great shape. Until you look under the hood, so to speak, and perform some diagnostics. Little did you know, it was falling apart on the inside. An...
Continue readingEli Tomac took Round 3 of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season grabbing his first win of the year, getting back into the Championship talk and capturing the inaugural Triple Crown format race on Saturday at Anaheim Stadium. Tomac, who did n...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series returns for Round 3 on Saturday in Anaheim and already the year is rewriting the energy drink's catchy slogan of #whosenext from past seasons to drum excitement for the next Champion into chronicling the w...
Continue readingIt's a question that leaves many hemming and hawing while others know exactly what they want regardless of betterment. OEM or aftermarket parts? In certain circumstances no choice exists. It's OEM's way or the highway. Transmission, crank ca...
Continue readingAs we predicted, Jason Anderson got his first 450 class win of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Houston passing Ken Roczen and leading the final nine laps to the checkers. The victory moves Anderson into first-place in the...
Continue readingThe 4-stroke engine introduced fuel injection and simplified the involved task of jetting the carburetor when running rich or lean. However, it also brought an electronic component to ensure the right ratio of gas and air that on the surface see...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season returns to Houston on Saturday for the first time since 2015 and the Round 2 date represents the earliest in the city and Texas since Round 4 in 2009. Banged up and bruised, some riders didn't escape the...
Continue readingLots of riders retire their dirt bike or ATV to the garage when temperatures drop below a certain point, but for some, winter weather simply represents another challenge to overcome while taking to the track or trails. Riding a dirt bike or ATV ...
Continue readingThe 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season started on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. It marked the return of Ken Roczen who nearly lost his arm last year after a brutal crash at Anaheim 2 as well as the absence of four-time Champion Ryan...
Continue readingMonths before NFL players began league wide protests of the American flag to the disdain of many, a smaller series, yet with a possibly more passionate fan base, ended on an epic note proving the intensity and integrity of this oft-overlooked spor...
Continue readingThe 2017 racing season provided some of the most exciting and intense action in recent memory starting with a dominating Round 1 performance at Anaheim in Supercross and ending with a commanding Round 12 performance at the Ironman National in Moto...
Continue readingI got a dirt bike for Christmas! Said no one, ever. Well, at least around here anyway. Buying a dirt bike is not like grabbing a bicycle off the rack at Walmart. It's more like buying a car and the price tag on some is like buying a car. This ...
Continue readingFeeling a little bored or just a bit antsy? It's the Holidays so presumably you have some time off. The Christmas shopping is done. The house is decorated. Traffic sucks. Football is banned. But you don't want to sit around the house all day wai...
Continue readingRepairing an inner tube on your dirt bike is quite easy. Don't. Throw it out. Use it is an exercise band. See if you can pump it faster than the air leaks for kicks. Attach an air compressor to it and see how large it gets before exploding. Ju...
Continue readingIt's the most wonderful time of the year but for many it's also a time to find a way out of the house. Overbearing in-laws, extreme political views and well-used bathrooms an enjoyable Christmas season does not make. Outside of an outright ban o...
Continue readingTurn it off. An idling engine is a hot engine and if left running too long without adequate airflow overheating usually results. Overheating is the most common problem affecting a dirt bike's cooling system but it's always the symptom of somethi...
Continue readingIn a world where fine-tuning for speed and agility is nearly a science sometimes you just want to stop your dirt bike. Besides helping prove the well-used catchphrase "You have to go slower to go faster" true, braking keeps you from possible car...
Continue reading"My engine seized!" It's as bad as it sounds and don't get it confused with sneezing. Mostly bearings seize on a dirt bike or ATV but when you hear the dreaded words of a seized engine that could also mean the piston. A seized engine or anything...
Continue readingNobody likes to ride alone, at least most people. However, finding a riding partner in our niche way of life sometimes isn't easy. It's not like every other neighbor owns a dirt bike and enjoys ripping trails or heading out for a day at the trac...
Continue readingYou can kick till the cows come home but a dirty carburetor is no match for the strongest leg or even an electric start. A dirty, gummed-up carb on a 2-stroke or non-fuel injected 4-stroke dirt bike or ATV prevents fuel from reaching the engine ...
Continue readingIt sounds like a screaming demon and if you're sitting on your dirt bike don't put it in gear. A stuck throttle doesn't occur often and usually happens when you're already in motion. That requires some quick thinking to prevent a well-talked abo...
Continue readingMotoSport.com held the 6th annual 125 Dream Race in August at Washougal Motocross Park in Washougal, WA and not all went as planned for every rider though the fun never stopped. Of course, we could only crown one race winner but that doesn't me...
Continue readingAfter two years and dozens of test products No Toil finally found the right formula. The only non-toxic and biodegradable dirt bike and ATV air filter oil on the market, No Toil changed the game and purified the post-ride clean-up process in...
Continue readingRebuilding the top end on a 2 stroke dirt bike or ATV sounds like a job for maintenance man. Lots of riders freeze at the word "rebuild." It sounds complicated and intricate but while rebuilding a 2 stroke top end takes some time and a bit of pat...
Continue readingThe popular MotoSport.com commercial that aired during the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingSome say Yes, we say No. It makes perfect logical sense to use a spray or silicon sealant along with a gasket when, for example, replacing a cylinder head gasket on your dirt bike. The more sealant, the better the seal and much less chance of a ...
Continue readingFamiliarity breeds contempt. It's an age-old expression often used to understand declining established relationships but the same truth often applies to anything of possession. People replace a fully functioning kitchen with an upgrade to enjoy ...
Continue readingYou waited too long, didn't you? Now you've got a mess and a job ahead. Hopefully you already bought the replacement parts otherwise ride day can wait. Needless to say, following the manufacturer's recommended intervals helps reduce a lot of hea...
Continue readingPetcock. It's an odd name isn't? Whoever came up with it must have lived prior to the invention of motion pictures. Or had a chicken farm. At any rate, the petcock, or "fuel petcock" is a valve on non-fuel-injected 2-stroke and 4-stroke dirt bik...
Continue readingThe seventh annual million dollar dirt bike racing fest that is Monster Energy Cup takes place under the lights on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The Supercross/Motocross hybrid track - redesigned every year - attracts the best racin...
Continue readingMusic and sports is just like ice cream and chocolate syrup. One goes with the other and most people who like ice cream prefer a dose of dribbled liquid chocolate just as many athletes' pre-game ritual includes a rock block of their favorite ban...
Continue readingGates drop for the 2017 Motocross of Nations on Sunday at Matterley Basin in England where 39 countries send their best riders to compete for the Chamberlain Trophy in the 71st annual "Olympics of Motocross." Officially known as the Motocross o...
Continue readingThe sputtering dirt bike, a lean running engine or, even worse, the non-starter leads many DIY mechanics down numerous rabbit holes for the fix. But, before heading through those darkened trails check the fuel line. Fuel, or lack of it, often pr...
Continue readingTyler Villopoto gets knocked off the bike but fights his way back through the pack in the annual MotoSport 125 Dream Race at Washougal Motocross Park. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingA rough ride means any number of issues with your dirt bike but if a once smooth bike now feels old and worn out along with bad handling check the steering stem bearings. Bad steering stem bearings produce either a hard and notchy feel to the bi...
Continue readingQ: How much Swingarm up-and-down play is acceptable? A: The short answer is little to none! You don't want any up-and-down or side-to-side play on the swingarm. However, it's also understood that the swingarm is a bolted on part thus overtime los...
Continue readingWhen the swingarm bearings need replacing in your dirt bike or ATV you'll know by the loose or unstable feeling of movement, or what is also known as chatter, in the rear of the bike. Of course, it never seems easy pinpointing problems on dirt b...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: I can never get the front brake back to original power. I bleed them and it has power but not as much as it had off the show room floor. A: There are a number of things that...
Continue readingThe 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series concluded on Saturday at the Ironman National in Crawfordsville, IN. The gates had yet to drop when Ryan Dungey retired days after his fourth Supercross Championship and then lots of ups and d...
Continue readingIt is difficult talking about ball bearings since the subject often veers in so many inappropriate directions including side to side play in the wheel of your dirt bike. But these little buggers tend to wreak havoc on your...
Continue readingImagine hitting a jump out of a corner and suddenly losing all power at the face. But the engine still sounds cranked at full rev. A seasoned rider probably knows what happened but someone new or who has never encountered ...
Continue readingEli Tomac gave one final "hold your breath" moment but clinched the 450 class 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday in the final season Moto at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, IN. Tomac needed 22 points to take home his first...
Continue readingViral Brand, a new player in Motocross eye protection, is stepping up the competition by guaranteeing their Factory Series PRO 3 Goggles offer the best fit in the industry or your money back. Viral Brand uses a flex frame design made of thermopl...
Continue readingRound 12 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series features a victory lap for a Champion and the crowning of another as the season concludes on Saturday at the Ironman National in Crawfordsville, IN. The 450 class Championship goes...
Continue readingZach Osborne finished what he seemingly started 11 years ago wrapping up the 250 class title of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD. Osborne's pro debut was at Budds Creek in 200...
Continue readingThe oil eating engine sometimes takes dirt bike owners by surprise because in our haste or long term laziness the #1 "to-do" on the pre-ride checklist often gets overlooked. Therefore, check the oil level using the dipstick or sight glass (if eq...
Continue readingChampionships on the line for Saturday as the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series holds the penultimate Round 11 at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD. With 100 Championship points remaining in the season Eli Tomac no longer carries ...
Continue readingStaying on top of maintenance gives you the best chance to find performance related issues and prevent problems from happening on your dirt bike or ATV. And when racing, it starts immediately after the Moto finishes. We're not talking routine ...
Continue readingIt was a mudder! Every season of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series tends to have one round when the clouds open and dump an ocean's worth of water on the track. This year proved no different as Unadilla quickly turned into a slop f...
Continue readingYou ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask A Mechanic" series. Q: How much tension do you normally leave in a clutch lever? A: On a cable actuated clutch the amount of play in the lever before the cable is actually pulled is called free pl...
Continue readingYou either love it or hate it. Riding dirt bikes in the mud is a sometimes welcome change to the usual hot and dusty spin around the track or trails. In racing, it's often epic for the fans when a Supercross or Motocross round turns into a mudde...
Continue readingCross country trip complete and the final three rounds of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series commences on Saturday at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, NY. Riders received a bit of respite thanks to a weekend off between rou...
Continue readingThe clothes off a homeless person probably smell better than your riding gear after a day of riding. Make it a hot day and you'll not only happily remove all the gear but never want to put it back on. Not to worry. All riding gear washes just fi...
Continue readingSpoked dirt bike wheels (99.9% of available wheels) require a protective layer between the spoke nipples, which protrude on the inside of the wheel, and the inner tube otherwise you'll risk puncturing the tube. Riding with or without this protec...
Continue readingJoel Ard recently returned "home" to MotoSport where he spent several years working in the call center and then on the content side posting videos and lending his expertise to articles related to riding and tech tips. His job this time? The Ulti...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin keeps rolling, sweeping Round 9 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Washougal MX Park. Musquin dominated both Motos - and Eli Tomac - beating the current points leader by more than 10 seconds in ...
Continue readingIf you find yourself in a crappy situation when the bowl overflows just throw down some towels, grab your tools and get to work. You might want to turn on a fan, too. It's going to smell. A properly maintained 2-stroke includes a correctly adj...
Continue readingThe chase for the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship remains close as the series heads west for Round 9 on Saturday in Washougal, WA. The picturesque setting of the Pacific Northwest track nestled amongst a plethora of evergreens and cut i...
Continue readingYou might wonder why you need a torque wrench to tighten all the nuts and bolts on your dirt bike or ATV when a regular old ratchet or closed wrench sets work perfectly fine on your car and likely offer appropriate attachments that fit the bolt an...
Continue readingWelcome to our first "Ask A Mechanic" question where we answer your tech related questions and hopefully get you back up to speed and make your next ride your best ride. Q: Even though it's not generally accepted among the professional mechanic ...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin dominated both Motos on Saturday for Round 8 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Spring Creek for his first career sweep in the 450 class. The win injects some life into Musquin's title aspirations moving him ...
Continue readingLooking to save some money? Maybe you're just cheap. Or perhaps you had a yard sale and need the cash for the really important stuff. Whatever your reason for holding back on buying riding gear now you can grab a set of last year's Motocross...
Continue readingIt's perfectly normal to smell exhaust fumes and other petroleum-based odors around a dirt bike even when the engine is off. But if you smell straight-from-the-pump gas while riding stop subjecting yourself to toxic fumes, get off the bike and f...
Continue readingThe 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series resumes on Saturday for Round 8 at Spring Creek in Millville, MN. The second half of the season just began and with last weekend off it probably couldn't come at a better time for many riders s...
Continue readingDriven Industries brings high-end performance without the high-end price tag. An industry favorite for those on a budget, Driven manufactures brakes and clutch kits for dirt bikes and ATVs at unbeatable prices and always an upgrade over OEM. Dr...
Continue readingIf you're the easily frustrated type little else probably raises your ire than a bit of brake drag. It's annoying, ruins your ride and finding the root cause takes some investigative work. If you've never had the privilege, brake drag feels like...
Continue readingEventually it happens to the best of us - you ride long enough and the day comes when nothing goes right, whether it's your fault or not. Recently, MotoSport employee Brandon Hoff had such a day. A Saturday outing at Mountain View MX Park result...
Continue readingEli Tomac is starting to look like Eli Tomac with another dominating performance on Saturday for Round 7 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in Southwick, MA. Tomac swept The Wick and has five straight Moto wins and six of th...
Continue readingHandguards don't often show up on the Motocross track because well-groomed and often loamy dirt negate their use. Off-road riders generally equip their dirt bikes with handguards because of the varying obstacles that somehow always find fingers ...
Continue readingExpect a sandy start to the second half of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season as the series heads to Massachusetts on Saturday for Round 7 at Southwick. The Wick, as it's also called, returned to the Outdoor schedule last year ...
Continue readingThe Outdoor season is mirroring the Indoor season for Eli Tomac who officially shook off a stretch of bad finishes earlier this year and swept Round 6 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at the Redbud National in Bu...
Continue readingTo wear or not to wear? That is the question on riding with a neck brace and something we won't settle here. Some riders won't ride without one, others won't ride with one. Yes, they help but also hurt like nobody's business in a crash and often...
Continue readingThe Fourth of July weekend means only one thing: Red Buuuuuud! Indeed, the centerpiece round of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series is Saturday at the RedBud National in Buchanan, MI. Racing remains close, it's competitive and...
Continue readingHave you ever seen that movie Colors? Well, it's not about the different colors of engine oil and what it means. But thankfully, if you're looking for answers to why the oil in your dirt bike or ATV is milky or white, you found the right place. ...
Continue readingEli Tomac stood atop the box for Round 5 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Muddy Creek Raceway in Tennessee. Tomac (2-1) dominated Moto 2 claiming the overall on a tie-breaker and denying Jason Anderson (1-2) h...
Continue readingDeciding on the best Motocross tires mostly comes down to rider preference and what works well for the bike and riding style. It's much like picking the best Motocross helmet - if it fits, feels good and allows you to ride that's typically the b...
Continue readingBlake Baggett brings the Red Plate badge to Muddy Creek on Saturday for Round 5 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in Blountville, TN as he attempts to keep momentum on his side and add to his points lead. Baggett, riding hi...
Continue readingMost people don't enjoy the feeling of rocks pelting their skin. It hurts! Similarly, putting on a bullet proof vest and willingly taking a chest full of buck shot, just to see what it's like, probably isn't on anyone's bucket list. So, if you...
Continue readingBlake Baggett proved his win at Thunder Valley was no fluke winning Moto 1 and finishing second in Moto 2 easily grabbing the overall for Round 4 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at High Point in Mt. Morris, PA. ...
Continue readingThe 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series returns after a week off as a slew of East Coast and Midwest rounds begin Saturday at the High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA. So far, so good for the fans anyway as Motocross took a cue fro...
Continue readingPart of the essential must-wear package when riding dirt bikes, Motocross boots protect your feet and lower legs from roost, heat and crashes. Helmets for your feet! But dang it, they're not exactly the most comfortable piece of riding gear. M...
Continue readingThe first sign is often the white smoke, sometimes you'll hear the fizzle or you'll even get a whiff of that all too familiar sweet smell. You've got a leak in your radiator. You certainly can't race and if you ride too long eventually the eng...
Continue readingFeld Entertainment announced the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season today featuring some change of venues but nothing ground-breaking in terms of a widely anticipated (or perhaps feared) modification to the number of rounds. The schedule contin...
Continue readingChoosing the best Motocross knee braces comes down to how much support you want, personal comfort and like most purchases, the cost. The good news when buying dirt bike knee braces is the number of manufacturers throwing t...
Continue readingNot all Motocross goggles are created equally. Some versions simply help get you riding, especially suited for the beginner; while others feature high end technology, better fitment and an overall sense of security and saf...
Continue readingDunlop offers some of the best Motocross tires available which is why so many pros equip their dirt bikes with them. Trusted for years by the industry and used on the top Motocross tracks nationwide for just as long, Team Dunlop conducted test...
Continue readingA pretty exciting start to the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. Justin Bogle (1-9) cruised to his first ever Moto win taking the first race while Blake Baggett (3-1) showed speed throughout the day getting his first 450 class w...
Continue readingSimply the best. That's what you're looking for, that's what you'll get. Choosing the best Motocross helmet is a personal decision because the best helmet doesn't mean the most expensive helmet available. If that ...
Continue readingThe 2017 Lucas Oil pro Motocross Championship series is an actual series, for now anyway. Who knows what's in store for Saturday at the Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, CO. Best-laid plans, right? Eli Tomac - everybody's favorite to run aw...
Continue readingNo one likes the yearly check-up. It's intrusive, a bit uncomfortable and sometimes leads to a diagnosis we don't want to hear. But to keep our dirt bike running at tip-top shape it's necessary to conduct some diagnostics ...
Continue readingJust call Glen Helen the great equalizer. Last year, Ken Roczen fought through a suspension problem resulting in losing the overall and this year a host of riders experienced mechanical failures in Round 2 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champ...
Continue readingAfter sweeps to start the season Eli Tomac and Zach Osborne ride into Round 2 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Glen Helen as heavy favorites who threaten to run away with their respective titles. Both riders ...
Continue readingFinally. A three-day weekend. That stretch after the holidays to Memorial Day offers little relief in a mandatory day off. Unless, of course, you work for the government where every other weekend is a three-day vacation. ...
Continue readingMany dirt bike riders consider a cruise along trails a favorite summer pastime whether it's out in the desert, up in the mountains, on private land, during a sanctioned off-road race or through those maintained and governed by the Bureau of Land M...
Continue readingHoly mother of pooches, it's hot. Not a great day for Motocross unless you like the stifling heat and experiencing the equivalent of snuggling up underneath a down comforter when it's 100 degrees. Where's my oxygen mask? Helmet, gloves, boots,...
Continue readingEli Tomac wasted little time proving what everyone else already knew - he's the rider to beat for the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. He dominated Moto 1 at one time riding nearly 20 seconds ahead of Marvin Musquin. A Tomac crash...
Continue readingThe 2017 Lucas Oil pro Motocross Championship series starts May 20 at the Hangtown Classic and if you can't make it to the track several options exist to watch it live. Subscribers to cable channels NBC Sports and MAVTV can watch live coverage o...
Continue readingPortland, OR - MotoSport.com presents The Best of the Midwest, an eight round Summer Motocross series stretching from May to October across three states that features racing in 28 classes with payouts in five classes, manufacture contingency and ...
Continue readingNo Ryan Dungey. No Ken Roczen. A blazing fast and frustrated Eli Tomac. So good luck to the rest of the 450 class this season in Motocross. Yes, the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series starts on Saturday at Hangtown just outsi...
Continue readingPortland, OR - MotoSport.com is pleased to lend support to the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series as the Official Online Retailer of the Nationals as well as Title Sponsor of the MotoSport.com Holeshot. MotoSport.com joins a num...
Continue readingSummer is a time to take in a bit of life's beauty and enjoy the fresh smell of pre-mix. If it's been a while since brapping along trails or on a Motocross track - thanks to the cold winter months - the warm days ahead should help get you moving...
Continue readingEpic. Just a word and only one word describes Round 17 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series which concluded on Saturday in historical fashion at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. High drama tells the story of the 450 class title fight...
Continue readingRound 17 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series held on Saturday at Sam Boy Stadium in Las Vegas ended in historic fashion and provided one of the most intense finishes to one of the most exciting seasons in history. Read all about it in our...
Continue readingWidely considered the most exciting season in years, the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series ends on Saturday in Las Vegas with two unregulated Championships up for grabs. It's been a while since determining the 450 class Champion reached Roun...
Continue readingThe longer days, warm temperatures and scattering clouds mean only one thing: Summer is around the corner. For many of us, that means waking our dirt bike or ATV out of their long winter slumber to get it ready for the coming riding days. While ...
Continue readingRound 16 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series provided an abundance of storylines on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. In the 450 class, Eli Tomac who took over sole possession as points leader after winning the Salt L...
Continue readingEli Tomac just needs to keep winning and he'll capture the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross Championship. Ryan Dungey just needs to start winning and he'll capture the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross Championship. Either way, the title chase cont...
Continue readingUh oh. Possibly your last words before hitting the dirt. You wore gloves. Had a solid grip. But still left holding air as the handlebars yanked away from your hands and a desperate attempt to grab them proved futile as your dirt bike squirreled ...
Continue readingSupercross returned to Salt Lake City for the first time since 2013 and did not disappoint. Two-time defending Champion Ryan Dungey led Round 15 for 18 laps trying to grab his third win of the season and first since Round 8 before Eli Tomac caught...
Continue readingMotocross and, to some extent, simply riding your dirt bike is all about shameless promotion to the outsider. Seriously, what's with all the stickers (we call them graphics) plastered all over the bike frame, plastic and even helmet? The rider's...
Continue readingAll tied up and just three to go. Eli Tomac rides the Red Plate on Saturday for Round 15 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series which returns to Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah for the first time since 2013. It's also the first...
Continue readingMotocross gets the headlines but most riders including the track setters take it off the grid and spend long afternoons circumnavigating paths through forests trails or opening the throttle on miles long desert roads. So if you don't ride track ...
Continue readingLet's take a look at some of our best Motocross videos using a GoPro Helmet Cam allowing you to grab an up-close and personal view as this technology puts you right in the middle of all the action. You can hear the gears jamming and the engines re...
Continue readingMotocross is an aggressive, highly competitive sport and like any other activity that pits your talents against someone else, emotions sometime get the best of us. Clean bar-banging quickly turns into aggressive take-outs, taunting and sometimes...
Continue readingSeattle proved a bit challenging for the 2017 Supercross Championship contenders in both the 250SX West and 450 class on Saturday at CenturyLink Field. The possible mudder never materialized instead the track developed some gnarly ruts and broke ...
Continue readingWhen it comes to working on dirt bikes, blowing a gasket is quite easy. Eventually, even the most mild-mannered rider succumbs to their boiling point... and rage ensues. Hard to reach places, bolts that won't cooperate, ill-fitting parts (even t...
Continue readingMonster Energy Supercross returns to Seattle for the first time in three years on Saturday at CenturyLink Field and Round 14 couldn't be better scheduled for fans in the Pacific Northwest. A tightening 450 class points battle, a five race win st...
Continue readingEli Tomac won his fifth straight on Saturday in St. Louis for Round 13 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season. Tomac closed to within four points of 450 class leader Ryan Dungey who finished second, his best result since a second place finis...
Continue readingThe 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season must feel interminable to Ryan Dungey. Five rounds remain, nearly a third of the season still, with no signs of Eli Tomac breaking down. Tomac's fourth straight win last week in Detroit swallowed a chunk...
Continue readingEli Tomac continued eating into Ryan Dungey's lead with his fourth-straight win on Saturday in Detroit for Round 12 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series. Tomac's seventh season victory puts him seven points behind Dungey for the lead in th...
Continue readingIt's an amazing thing - momentum. Round 12 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season heads into Detroit on Saturday with some of the closest racing in recent memory. But in the 450 class Ryan Dungey looks vulnerable despite holding a larger p...
Continue readingYour new dirt bike needs some help. OK, yes, it works (mostly) fine on all those stock parts. Riding it off the showroom floor with nary an upgrade won't cause it or you any harm. But! A few upgrades here and there not only offer noticeable imp...
Continue readingEli Tomac won his third-straight taking the checkers in the 450 class on Saturday in Indianapolis for Round 11 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series. He's now just 12 points from the first-place Ryan Dungey who finished third behind Marvin...
Continue readingEli Tomac rides a surging wave of momentum into Round 11 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Indianapolis but history at Lucas Oil Stadium favors points leader Ryan Dungey where he'll try and stop the bleeding. Tomac domi...
Continue readingYou've experienced joy few encounter. Now it's time to get to work. Your new dirt bike is an investment and with proper care it should last you many years if not a lifetime. The hard work you put into it gives you freedom to ride another day. ...
Continue readingEli Tomac tightened the 450 class Championship hunt for the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday with another dominating performance winning for the second straight year at Daytona and third time in the last four rounds. Points leader...
Continue readingOne doesn't normally think of a two-time defending Champion and the current points leader as prey but Ryan Dungey needs a win or two to fend off a quickly charging Eli Tomac in what's quickly turning the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season into ...
Continue readingEli Tomac got his series leading fourth win in dominating fashion on Saturday at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tomac led all 22 laps quickly passing Blake Baggett, who got the holeshot, after the first turn and never looked back. Points le...
Continue readingThe 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series crosses the northern border into Xanadu as Toronto welcomes the halfway point of the season with Round 9 on Saturday at the Rogers Centre. The Good News First: Nothing is wrong with Ryan Dungey. Perha...
Continue readingThe Georgia Dome in Atlanta hosted Monster Energy Supercross on Saturday for the final time as Round 8 of the 2017 season went to Ryan Dungey who won for the first time since Anaheim 2 and secured his place in Georgia Dome history with his fifth c...
Continue readingWhen you finally get home with that thing of beauty it's possible - just possible - you won't want to ride it. It's perfect. Maybe it belongs right next to that signed Moto jersey in your office. Oh, but the feeling fades and then it's time to...
Continue readingMinneapolis hosts Round 7 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium as the series returns to Minnesota for the first time in four years and marks the start of the 250SX East class. It's a hometown race for 450...
Continue readingOne of the leaders in clutch systems for dirt bikes, Rekluse adds their popular flagship EXP auto clutch system to their very durable TorqDrive technology within an OEM footprint into the moderately priced RadiusX Clutch Kit. The result is high po...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin finally got his first career 450 class win leading all 26 laps on Saturday for Round 6 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series in Arlington, TX. Cole Seely followed in second for a season best finish and Jason Anderson took thi...
Continue readingLooks like the showdown fans thought was lost after Ken Roczen's crash is alive and well for the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross series as Eli Tomac attempts three straight wins on Saturday for Round 6 at Arlington, TX. Tomac's remarkable turnaro...
Continue readingEli Tomac won for the second straight week edging out Ryan Dungey in the whoops with about three minutes remaining. The win pulls him to within 15 points of Dungey who extended his lead for the second week-in-a-row despite taking second. Reason b...
Continue readingThe 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season returns to the Sanctuary State on Saturday for Round 5 at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA as fresh energy infused the series last week after a resounding Eli Tomac win. As expected, ...
Continue readingEli Tomac took the first step in turning his season around and overwhelmed the 450 class field for Round 4 leading wire-to-wire and grabbing his first win of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season. Chad Reed took second for his first podium of ...
Continue readingLittle else turns a dirt bike into an aging relic than a romped, reamed and dented exhaust pipe. Bar banging, tree hitting and plain 'ole crashes can wreak havoc on just about every inch of the exhaust system. Minor dents usually pose little iss...
Continue readingRound 3s are a, um, bummer. As the Supercross world copes with the loss of one of its star riders, the show must go on and indeed it does as the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season heads to Phoenix for Round 4 on Saturday at University of Phoe...
Continue readingA horrible season-ending crash by points leader Ken Roczen overshadowed Ryan Dungey's win in the third round of 2017 Monster Energy Supercross held at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Roczen, who won the first two rounds, got thrown off the bike nin...
Continue readingThe gate drops in Anaheim for the 70th time as the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season returns to Angel Stadium on Saturday for the second and final date in Southern California where Ken Roczen attempts a season sweep of the venue and remain und...
Continue readingThe 450 class podium for the second round of the 2017 Supercross season held Saturday in San Diego at Petco Park mirrored the opening round as Ken Roczen had his hands full this time but managed to hold off Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin followed ...
Continue readingSan Diego hosts Round 2 of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Petco Park where Ken Roczen seeks his first win in that city and Ryan Dungey attempts to stop the Deutsche Bahn. Roczen took the opener last week at Anaheim be...
Continue readingExcitement returned to Anaheim as the 2017 Supercross season started on Saturday and Ken Roczen led the 450 class wire-to-wire and finished ahead of two-time defending Champion Ryan Dungey by 16 seconds. Marvin Musquin took third. Shane McElrath g...
Continue readingIt's the most wonderful time of the year With the kids Supercross racing And everyone telling you be a good sport It's the most wonderful time of the year It's the gnar-gnarliest season of all With those silly season dealings and off-season f...
Continue readingIt's a dirty job but somebody has to do it. And that somebody should be you since repacking the exhaust on your dirt bike or ATV is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First, know when to say when. It doesn't matte...
Continue readingThe clutch on your dirt bike gets enough abuse - from you! - so give it some extra protection from outside elements with the Polisport Clutch Cover Guard. Polisport designed this cover to slip easily and perfectly over the clutch without addin...
Continue readingWhat do Motocross and Golf have in common? Nothing physically, but mentally, and especially when learning the techniques of each, they have a lot in common. A few years back I had the opportunity to receive golf lessons from a former professiona...
Continue readingThe name synonymous with braking, Galfer introduces their latest design that features slots cut into the rotor face to allow for deep corners and rapid cooling. The Tsunami 280mm Oversized Front Rotor Kit offers extra bite and braking power over...
Continue readingIf the stars continue to align for Jesse Valdez then don't be surprised to see him standing on the podium next year at Loretta Lynn's and then sometime after that lining up for a National. Valdez got a "late" introduction to dirt bikes consideri...
Continue readingRiding your way to a factory style bike comes in one of two ways: Climbing through the pro ranks or working a day job, saving money and buying aftermarket upgrades that turn your stock floor model into a feared beast. The pros have it easy, at l...
Continue readingWhen it comes to repairing and replating a cylinder for your dirt bike or ATV you don't want to take the easy way out. Unless the easy way out means installing a Cylinder Works Cylinder. Most riders prefer sticking with an OEM cylinder which equ...
Continue readingPerhaps you've heard. It's one of the best improvements any rider can perform on their dirt bike. It's better than an aftermarket exhaust, tires, handlebars or clutch system. It's even better than race gas. OK, that's a joke, ra...
Continue readingInstalling aftermarket wheels on your dirt bike offers some performance gains, but who are we kidding, it's the slickest and quickest upgrade possible that turns your ride from a stock wannabe into a racing machine. Color combi...
Continue readingGeoff Lance's introduction to dirt bike riding certainly didn't go as planned and ended very much the way many hope doesn't happen. He broke his arm. But like all youngsters, he healed and got over it, but didn't throw his leg over a bike again ...
Continue readingTorc1 Racing entered the Moto market a few years back with a solid line-up of control parts and now the company offers an easy, moderately priced and slick-looking upgrade with their Reaction Shift Lever and Motion Brake Pedal Combo. The lever ...
Continue readingRailing berms (ruts) fast, takes a lot of skill and doing this with multiple berms raises the bar even more. It takes doing all the techniques correctly while maintaining balance, controlling the lean amount of your body and the bike and contro...
Continue readingTurner Performance Products adds a touch of color and a bit of weight loss to their newest edition for drive performance with the aluminum rear sprocket. Turner makes this sprocket with the same lightweight 7075-T6 billet aluminum that other pop...
Continue readingThe engine on your dirt bike or ATV needs to breath therefore helping it expand its "lung" capacity presents an ideal way to boost power and performance. The most cost effective and easiest course of action is to upgrade the in...
Continue readingIt's certainly an odd place for an oil leak but the countershaft seal located behind the front sprocket is the most common culprit causing a mess on your dirt bike and garage floor. Getting at the leak is a small process but once you've removed t...
Continue readingYou've pinched pennies, said "No" to evenings with friends and put in longer hours all for the sole reason of saving money to buy that prized new exhaust system for your dirt bike. After you placed the order, delivery day turns...
Continue readingCall it foggy goggle syndrome. You're out for an early ride on a cool brisk morning or perhaps it's a sticky summer day in the South. You first notice the moisture in the upper corner of your goggles. A few minutes later the de...
Continue readingA common complaint among younger riders is their inability to hold on to the handlebars for the length of a Moto. This occurs because their small hands have a hard time gripping a diameter meant for adult hands. Often, pain and fatigue sets in co...
Continue readingThe stripped bolt conjures images of beet red faces, bloodshot eyes and thrashing body movements usually resulting in fastball style pitches of hand tools thrown across the garage. Those suckers just won't come out. The stripped bolt comes in ...
Continue readingThe newly unveiled schedule for 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series continues the same venues in the exact order as the 2016 season. Twelve rounds of Outdoor action begins May 20 (two weeks after the conclusion of the 2016 Supercross season) at ...
Continue readingWouldn't it be nice to change the grips on your dirt bike in seconds rather than the current tedious process involving glue and wire ties? Now you can. ODI Lock-On Grips completely eliminates the need for glue which means no more cutting the old...
Continue readingThe unwound Supercross track idea also known as the Red Bull Straight Rhythm, the latest creation to stave off Silly Season blues, returns for a third year on Saturday at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. Cornering be damned! This track features nothi...
Continue readingEli Tomac won the 2016 Monster Energy Cup becoming the sixth different winner in six years of the $1 million racing event. Ken Roczen won two of three Motos but a get-off in Moto 2 ended any hopes of claiming the largest prize in motorcycle racing...
Continue readingEvery motocross racer knows corners are where they can make up the most time or lose the most time. Corners are so important that even the top pros practice corners separately in their practice sessions. Carving a corner smoothly, fast and in con...
Continue readingDefending Monster Energy Cup Champion Ken Roczen crossed the checkers first in Moto 1 and Moto 3 just like he did last year, but a gnarly crash in Moto 2 ended any chance of winning the million dollars or being the first ever repeat Champion. In...
Continue readingYou don't ride on warped wheels so don't reinstall a warped cylinder head. It's an oft forgotten check when replacing top ends, bottom ends and just about any metal to metal surface contact on your dirt bike that requires a gasket. Heat, vibrati...
Continue readingYes, it might look more like a dog's chew toy but the innovative Funnel Web Air Filter implements a design that nearly doubles the surface area. Instead of the traditional flat or smooth design, the MSR Funnel Web Air Filter uses a pyramid conto...
Continue readingThe midway point through the Silly Season used to leave fans itching for the New Year and a new season of Supercross. January can't come fast enough! Not anymore. For now, anyway, the October Classic in dirt bike racing injects some excitement i...
Continue readingThe 2016 International Six Days Enduro starts Tuesday in Navarra, Spain but Team USA lost Ryan Sipes last week after he collided with another rider in the pits at the 12th round of the Grand National Cross Country series leaving him with a broken ...
Continue readingEquipping your dirt bike with a plastic skid plate might seem like a questionable application but with today's technology some manufacturers have zeroed in on the ability to make stronger-than-hard plastic. The Cycra Full Combat Skid Plate stand...
Continue readingCoating your dirt bike or ATV with a heavy dusting of talc or corn starch (aka baby powder) is a popular way to protect any metal finish. The frame, handlebars, wheel rims, metal covers and swingarms... You can smooth the crinckle on your forehe...
Continue readingGared Steinke battles his way up to a second place finish at the 125 Dream Race. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe best way to start playing tennis is to grab a racket, some tennis balls, a partner and head to the closest court. You're going to suck at first, but over time with practice and perhaps some lessons you'll get the hang of it and deci...
Continue readingHammerhead brings a vicious bite with their kickstarter made from aircraft-grade aluminum that's stronger and tougher than the factory product. The Hammerhead Kickstarter takes it a step further though with aggressive styling that improves ergon...
Continue readingUpdated: Even if Cooper Webb, Jason Anderson and Alex Martin return to Team USA looking for redemption next year at the 2017 Motocross of Nations, they won't have home track advantage. Glen Helen Raceway, a staple in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocros...
Continue readingTheir look on the podium said everything. Sullen and dejected, Team USA took third in a hotly contested 2016 Motocross of Nations on Sunday in Maggiora, Italy that went down to the final laps as three countries fought to the very end, including...
Continue readingThe "Olympics of Motocross" converges on Maggoria, Italy on Saturday and Sunday as teams from around the world send their best and fastest riders to compete in the 70th running of the Motocross of Nations for the Chamberlain Trophy, and of course ...
Continue readingSwingarms bear the brunt of rocks, roots, and trees during trail or off-road excursions while the track poses hazards of its own with deep ruts and of course, other bikes. Your best defense to preventing your bike looking like it's gone through th...
Continue readingIf you're in the market for a new set of brake pads it should come as no surprise that you have some choices. And we're not talking brands. A variety of brake pads exist and they don't all fit one application. By variety we mean what compound ...
Continue readingBraking is a big deal on a dirt bike and not just for the obvious reasons. Motocross riding requires constant repetition and motion from numerous muscles in your body especially your hands. It might not seem hard to work the clutch and brake whi...
Continue readingOnce the water pump on your dirt bike fails it needs to be replaced before anymore riding. Water pumps either wear out from age or a crash busts them up and you'll know usually right away when white smoke protrudes from the engine. Hot Rods make...
Continue readingTo say Clayton Jameson struggles to make it in Motocross, it is a bit of an understatement. Indeed, if there's a harder track to follow, he's riding on it. Like most rising amateurs and pros who got their start as toddlers, Jameson got his first...
Continue readingAffordable, durable and a whole lot of style - a most apt description for Turner Performance Products Billet Aluminum Foot Pegs. Turner manufactures their foot pegs with some of the strongest aluminum available but the replaceable cleats really ...
Continue readingTorc1 Racing started in the Moto scene a few years ago making an immediate impact with their control related parts combining quality with cost savings compared to other higher-end products. So it's only a natural progression that the company int...
Continue readingOh boy, you're in trouble now. A lifeless bike is a dead bike and you'll know it when nothing happens when trying to start it up. And we mean nothing. You can kick or hit the start button as hard and often as you want but when you can't get the ...
Continue readingThe 2016 Motocross season came to an end at the Ironman National on Saturday. Ken Roczen continued his hot streak while rookie Austin Forkner got his first career overall. Check out the action below. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 Ironman...
Continue readingKen Roczen and Cooper Webb clinched the 450 and 250 titles last week, but that doesn't mean the season is over as one round remains in the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series which takes place on Saturday at the Ironman National in Cr...
Continue readingMarchesini Rock Wheels incorporates an innovative technical content that enhances and updates what you've come to expect from traditional wheels and spokes. Not only has Marchesini reduced the number of spokes from 36 to 32 but a new set-screw loc...
Continue readingDirt bike riders looking for that extra edge whether to smoke along trails or grab the holeshot on their way to the checkers quite often look down at empty pockets and make-do with their current setup. Figuring in the initial c...
Continue readingKen Roczen swept another round en route to clinching the 2016 Motocross Championship in the 450 class while Cooper Webb had to fight from two bad starts (including a crash) to get the necessary points and grab the 250 Class Championship. Check ou...
Continue readingKen Roczen put a big, fat stamp on the Motocross Championship with his eighth sweep of the season and fourth straight Moto win on Saturday taking the title in the penultimate round of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Budds C...
Continue readingIt's a pretty safe bet to expect Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb to leave Budds Creek this weekend with the 2016 Motocross Championship in-hand as both riders bring such large leads along with riding on completely different levels than the rest of the ...
Continue readingIf you're looking for proven braking power without emptying your wallet it's time to replace that OEM or higher priced aftermarket brake rotor with the Driven Oversize Floating Front Brake Rotor. Driven uses high-carbon steel construction and th...
Continue readingA year ago the MotoSport Marketing team tapped the company's two best riders to embark on a journey never taken before - reach the podium via a cold refreshing pint of liquid hops. "Pints to Podiums" commenced and Brandon Hoff, MotoSport's Display...
Continue readingKen Roczen and Cooper Webb swept the Unadilla National in their respective classes adding to their already large leads and both should wrap up the 450 and 250 Motocross Championships on Saturday at Budds Creek. Check out the action below. All ph...
Continue readingThree rounds to go. But with commanding leads by Ken Roczen in the 450 class and Cooper Webb in the 250 class, Round 10 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, NY might just be the last s...
Continue readingBoston seems to have an edge for all things great. The Red Sox, of course. Celtics. Bruins. Patriots too. And don't forget the iconic Boston Marathon. But a new sibling is gaining some traction and it's only four years old. The Boston Motorcyc...
Continue readingPirelli wants to rock you like a hurricane with their new Scorpion MX32 Pro Rear Tire that ranks alongside other popular Motocross tire lines like the Dunlop MX52 and Michelin Starcross 5. The Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Pro Rear Tire features modifie...
Continue readingThat was easy. Exactly what you'll say after removing the handlebar grips on your dirt bike or ATV. It is indeed a rather simple process and the time involved really depends on how you installed them. Before removing t...
Continue readingGot bolts? Ride your dirt bike long enough, eventually you'll lose or strip a bolt and it's almost guaranteed to happen at the most inopportune time. Turner bolt kits offer the OEM equivalent of bolts and fasteners and contain more than 170 piece...
Continue readingEli Tomac took the early lead in Moto 2 for the win and overall at Washougal while Ken Roczen went (1-2) on the day taking second overall on the tie-breaker but keeping his 55 point lead in the Championship standings. In the 250 class, Alex Martin...
Continue readingEli Tomac scooted around an accommodating Ken Roczen to win Moto 2 and take the overall while a bit of chaos ensued in the 250 class helping rookie Austin Forkner get his first career Moto win on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Moto...
Continue readingThe 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series heads to the comfy, cozy confines of the Pacific Northwest on Saturday for Round 9 at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, WA. It's one of the longest running Nationals on the schedule, it's first race held in ...
Continue readingIf you're struggling to keep the front wheel of your dirt bike off the ground when the gates drop then check out the Devol X-Shot Holeshot System. Designed to temporarily lower the front of the bike to help counter all the thrust energy in the rea...
Continue readingIt is a summertime, Thursday night staple in the Portland, OR metro area and to celebrate 50 years of racing Thursday Night Motocross plans to open the throttle and make it a party on, of course, Thursday, at Portland International Raceway. The ...
Continue readingKen Roczen dominated Spring Creek winning both Motos and added eight points to his Championship lead. Eli Tomac took third overall losing the tie-breaker to Marvin Musquin and has four rounds to dig out of a 55 point deficit. Jeremy Martin enjoyed...
Continue readingKen Roczen resumed his place atop the podium with a resounding win on Saturday for Round 8 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series held at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, MN. Just a week after Eli Tomac swept Southwick and looked ready to b...
Continue readingEli Tomac brings his recent win, a boost in confidence and genuine history on his side to Round 8 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, MN as he attempts to further cut into Ken Roczen's giant lead in...
Continue readingThe best defense against a flat tire is a strong tube that handles the roughest terrain and harshest Moto conditions. Artrax tubes deliver durability along with an affordable price that keeps you riding through the life of your tires. ...
Continue readingEli Tomac got his first Moto win and first overall since last season by sweeping both Motos at Southwick. Ken Roczen kept his podium streak alive with a second overall and still holds a strong 47 point lead in the Championship standings. Cooper We...
Continue readingEli Tomac needed a broom on Saturday for Round 7 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at the sandy Southwick track as he won his first Moto since Round 3 of last year and went on to sweep letting Ken Roczen know the season is fa...
Continue readingWhatever you want to call the National at Southwick, it returns for the first time since 2013 after it closed briefly and reopened as The Wick 338. Formerly named Moto-X 338, Southwick retains its popular sandbox that should give riders one of t...
Continue readingIn a world where fast isn't fast enough you'd think a system designed for optimum stopping power is counterproductive. In reality, the brake system on a dirt bike is just as crucial to speed as the throttle. That's why the Moto Stuff oversized bra...
Continue readingBob Lanphere had a passion for motorcycles. He loved them and the people that rode them. Bob served in the military soon after he graduated from high school. When he returned home in 1955, he joined Mt. Scott Motorcycle Club (MSMC) and spent much...
Continue readingKen Roczen made it look east at RedBud winning both Motos and increasing his Championship points lead to 53 over Eli Tomac with half the season over. Cooper Webb took over as points leader in the 250 class thanks to a sweep and a Joey Savatgy cras...
Continue readingStill, no one has any answers for Ken Roczen who extended his win streak to nine and his points lead to 53 after another riding clinic performance on Saturday at the RedBud National in Buchanan, MI. Roczen led every lap in Moto 1 and all but one...
Continue readingAnd another one gone. Cole Seely answered our question posed last week regarding who was next to exit the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series when he broke his pinky finger this week in practice and is now out for the season. See...
Continue readingIt's not every day Ryan Villopoto shows up for the last rounds of the Motosport.com Northwest MX Series. He surprised everyone by showing up to race a few Motos at Moto West in Bremerton Washington, which isn't far from where he grew up. Kid...
Continue readingYou've probably never heard of Josh Mast. But if you race on the weekends, compete in regionals and head to Loretta Lynn's every year as an amateur - while holding down a regular full-time job - well, you're no different than Mast. A MotoSport...
Continue readingKen Roczen keeps rolling with another 1-1 at Muddy Creek for his seventh straight win and nine of 10 this season. Eli Tomac put lots of pressure on the points leader and got close but still hasn't won this season, instead settling for second overa...
Continue readingHot and humid described Round 5 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series held at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, TN on Saturday but it did little to stop Ken Roczen as he extended his win streak and added to what's close to an ...
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Continue readingWho is next? It's a legitimate question and we're not referencing the next champion. The 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series just lost another podium contender in Jason Anderson, who is out after breaking his collarbone in practice ...
Continue readingCody Gilmore is one busy guy these days. The privateer's privateer is still racing, don't worry about that. Though you won't see him in any rounds this year for Motocross, Gilmore is laying the foundation for what he hopes turns into an annual ...
Continue readingKen Roczen swept again, this time at High Point, and extended his lead to 41 points over Eli Tomac. Joey Savatgy also got another overall, his third of the season, taking the tie-breaker over Zach Osborne who celebrated his first Moto win in the 2...
Continue readingKen Roczen is getting too predictable. Whether or not he gets the holeshot doesn't matter. Eventually he makes his way up front, checks out and wins. Now just four rounds in to the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series Roczen is indeed...
Continue readingPrivateers and weekend warriors love the Driven Complete Clutch kit because it's durable, it outshines OEM and it brings a fantastic price point. Manufactured for dirt bikes and ATVs, the Driven Clutch Kit is our most popular kit which completel...
Continue readingThe dead engine starts is not common, if ever carried out, in Motocross or Supercross. Can you even imagine the 30 second card dropping and hearing...silence? It would certainly alter the sport if widely instituted but we'll save that bit of int...
Continue readingMost riders got a weekend free from racing in the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series which probably comes at a good time for some as bikes continue to get dialed in for the rest of the season which resumes Saturday with Round 4 at Hi...
Continue readingThe rule of the track is to leave the clutch out while braking so the engine helps slow you down and control the braking process. It's kind of like anti-lock brakes. The best stopping power is just before the rear wheel locks up and that's what ...
Continue readingRiding the trails generally offers a more solitary venue than hanging out at the Motocross track. As such, any mechanical failures or other issues arising from a general breakdown or even a crash proves a bit difficult to remedy. ...
Continue readingCycra didn't exactly "reinvent the wheel" but the redesigned effort for their Pro Bend Ultra Handguard elevates this roost and tree limb deflector to a must-have for anyone who tackles off road racing or enjoys the trails. Cycra forged the Pro ...
Continue readingHe's back! Ryan Villopoto announced last month he's coming out of retirement and returning to Supercross. Well, not exactly, but kind of, sort of. He's not returning to Supercross the way many of his fans surely want but he's definitely racing t...
Continue readingIt's as easy as the turn of a key. You know, starting a dirt bike. OK, actually it's not. Dirt bikes don't have keys. You've got an electric start* or kickstart, in other words, the push of a button or the kick of a pedal. But it's not that ...
Continue readingKen Roczen went 1-1 at Thunder Valley and now has won five of six Motos this year. He extended his lead to 12 points over defending Champion Ryan Dungey who crashed in Moto 2 but rebounded to take fourth and second overall. Joey Savatgy nearly swe...
Continue readingFueled by a donut, Ken Roczen continued to deliver mastery over the rest of the field sweeping Round 3 at Thunder Valley of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday in Colorado. Roczen looked untouchable, again, after gra...
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Continue readingWhether he admits it or not, expect Eli Tomac to have a lot on his mind on Saturday. Thunder Valley National is the site for Round 3 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in Lakewood, CO and it's where Tomac's season ended a ye...
Continue readingRyan Dungey took advantage of a fork seal issue that hampered Ken Roczen's momentum and grabbed the win in Moto 1 then finished second in Moto 2 for the overall. All was not lost on Roczen though who dominated again winning Moto 2 and was leading ...
Continue readingA $7 part ended a an opportunity to remain perfect on the season but Ken Roczen holds on to the points lead as Ryan Dungey lurks just behind thanks to his overall for Round 2 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series on Saturday at Glen Helen. ...
Continue readingKen Roczen and Joey Savatgy upended the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series with sweeps last week at Hangtown and on Saturday put their early points leads on the line at Glen Helen. Both riders surprised at the opening round, yet in...
Continue readingKen Roczen had little trouble on Saturday at Hangtown with a sweep. His results matched his effort at Hangtown two years ago when he won the 2014 Motocross Championship. Joey Savatgy made an big impression in the 250 class with his own sweep and a...
Continue readingKen Roczen started the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series much like he ended the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season - way ahead everyone else. Roczen led every lap in both Motos on Saturday for Round 1 at Hangtown making a resounding stateme...
Continue readingThe clogged fuel filter is a common yet sometimes overlooked problem when dirt bikes fail to start, hesitate once running, frequently stall or just straight up give erratic performance. Once clogged, fuel obviously can't get to...
Continue readingThey're back! Actually Bill's Pipes never left, the company just fell out of mainstream when the 4-stroke revolution took over. But, the one-time legendary exhaust brand is fighting its way back to relevance and with a line of 2-stroke and 4-st...
Continue readingOut with the Indoors, in with the Outdoors. The 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series starts on Saturday at Hangtown just outside Sacramento, CA and officially ushers in 50 years of Motocross in America. The celebratory champagne sp...
Continue readingRyan Dungey capped off his 2016 Supercross Championship season with a win in Las Vegas while Cooper Webb held on to take the 250SX West Championship by a point and Malcolm Stewart ended his six year run in the 250 class with an East Championship. ...
Continue readingNot even the mud can stop Ryan Dungey. The reigning and defending Monster Energy Supercross Champion capitalized on a mistake by Ken Roczen, carefully navigated through the muddiest and roughest race of the 2016 season and grabbed his ninth win ...
Continue readingFeld Entertainment announced the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season today during the press conference for the final round of the 2016 season in Las Vegas, NV. It includes a number of changes that help bring the races to more people around the c...
Continue readingThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series closes its books on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Ryan Dungey may or may not mail in his final race (likely not) since he secured back-to-back Championships, and his third overall, last week...
Continue readingDon't forget the cylinder! Replacing the cylinder is often overlooked when performing a top end rebuild. Whether you're just trying to freshen up the engine or addressing a catastrophic failure most top end kits include everything but the cylind...
Continue readingAll in. That pretty much sums up Tom White's involvement in Motocross. However, calling him a legend would likely elicit a quick turn of the head, an immediate change of subject or a well-timed quip on how that statement is a bit, if not, a lot m...
Continue readingRyan Dungey finished fourth which was more than enough to wrap up his second consecutive Supercross Championship in Round 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Ken Roczen got his second straight win with another dominating performance and ...
Continue readingIt's not often a rider throws their fist in jubilation after crossing the finish line in fourth-place. His record podium streak ended by less than two seconds Ryan Dungey started, inarguably, a much better streak when he secured the 2016 Monster ...
Continue readingSince joining the 450 class in 2010, Ryan Dungey finished outside the Top 10 twice, both at Anaheim, both a Round 5 which occurred in 2011 and 2014 when he got just one point. Those are the odds Ken Roczen faces on Saturday for Round 16 of the 2...
Continue readingKen Roczen put an end to Ryan Dungey's win streak and checked out after Lap 1 beating Eli Tomac by nine seconds and the third-place Dungey by 25 seconds. It kept Dungey from wrapping up his second consecutive Championship which he'll try and nail ...
Continue readingKen Roczen has a message for Ryan Dungey: Just wait till Outdoors. Roczen not only kept Dungey from wrapping up his second consecutive title but made the defending champion look rather pedestrian on Saturday for Round 15 of the 2016 Monster Ener...
Continue readingRyan Dungey secures the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Championship on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Oh, wait. This is a race preview article. Same difference. In truth, Dungey needs two points more than Ken Roczen somethin...
Continue readingSuspension settings can make or break your ride which is why all the factory teams do so much testing and "dialing in" of the bike. But weekend warriors, heck, most riders don't have a team of pros fiddling with bike mechanics and specific measure...
Continue readingAll that extra stuff you buy to clean, shine, polish, wax, lubricate and even fix your dirt bike isn't necessarily just for dirt bikes. Many products serve a dual purpose and if you think outside the box a little you'll figure out r...
Continue readingKen Roczen chased Ryan Dungey for 20 laps but a mistake on Lap 13 gave Dungey some breathing room and the win, his third straight. Check out all the action in our photo gallery for Supercross Round 14 held in St. Louis, MO. All photos by Ryne Swan...
Continue readingThe Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen show played out in front of a nationally televised audience as Dungey capitalized on a Roczen mistake and took the checkers for Round 14 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday at the Edward Jones Do...
Continue readingSet the coffee timer because riders have an early day for Round 14 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. Track walk is 7 a.m. (CST) with the mandatory riders meeting at 7:30 a.m. Qual...
Continue readingThe astonishing barn find or the Craigslist miracle. Whatever you call it finding an old but salvageable dirt bike is the stuff dreams are made of. Well, at least for those who ride and actually dream of stumbling upon an old s...
Continue readingIf factory racing teams use it, perhaps you should too. Racing teams don't compromise on quality whether it's engine parts, body parts or even graphics. That's why teams like Monster Energy Kawasaki and Geico Honda use D'cor Vi...
Continue readingGary says there are six motocross jumping techniques. He points out two of them in this short video riding tip. These two are the most common. One is "launching" to get more height and distance, the other is "absorbing" to stay low. These are ju...
Continue readingIt often starts with Dad. Ask any rider how he or she got started on a dirt bike and usually Dad gets the credit. For a select few, that first ride turns into a first race, a first win and then the first sponsor on their way to serious competiti...
Continue readingArguably one of the most exciting rounds of the season as Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen battled for 20 laps and dancing ensued after the 250SX East race. Check it all out in our photo gallery of Supercross Round 13. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 20...
Continue readingRyan Dungey doesn't need to win but clearly he wants to. The defending Champion held off a resilient and feisty Ken Roczen for 20 laps to win Round 13 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series held on Saturday at Lucas Oil Dome in Indianapolis...
Continue readingThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season returns to the east coast for Round 13 on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and stays there for the next four rounds after trekking to Santa Clara last week for a quick west coast stop. The 2...
Continue readingRyan Dungey took less than a lap to take the lead and then stayed in front to get his 28th career win and sixth of the season. Ken Roczen followed in second losing three more points in the Championship hunt and now trails Dungey by 42 points. Coop...
Continue readingTake that AMA! Two weeks after becoming the first rider in Supercross history to have a win stripped, Ryan Dungey showed his rare aggressive side to racing, bounced off Justin Bogle on Lap 1 during Round 12 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross ...
Continue readingNick Wey, the legendary and once-beloved Supercross racer, has retired again. But there's more to the story. Much more. Wey announced this week he's leaving Supercross to race competitively in the 2016 ATV MX National Championship series with...
Continue readingIf you're looking for a moderately priced dirt bike wheel that offers durability, strength and a style all their own then look no further than the Warp 9 Elite series, the company's high performance line of rims. Warp 9's don't break th...
Continue readingRested riders return to action for Round 12 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The 450 class got its only break in the series last week for Easter Weekend and finishes the 2016 series w...
Continue readingWho doesn't love 2-stokes and Glen Helen!.....Your Welcome For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingIt's one of the more overlooked products on the market but Mika Metals Hybrid Handlebars offer competitive pricing while equaling, and some might say besting, the industry standard when it comes to steering control and quality. ...
Continue readingSupercross has gotten some heat lately. So much, in fact, a new fan might think based on what's posted, written, and/or discussed online, that baseball offers more exciting action. Apparently it's all that Ryan Dungey's fault. ...
Continue readingRyan Dungey put on riding clinic at Detroit but a miscue when the Red Cross flag came out enforced a penalty and dropped him from the top spot to a third-place finish. Jason Anderson received the benefit taking his second win of the season and fir...
Continue readingEven Superman makes mistakes. Ryan Dungey grabbed the holeshot, quivered a bit after banging bars with Marvin Musquin on the first lap then grabbed the lead on Lap 2 after putting on a clinic through the whoops and flew to the finish line taking ...
Continue readingBetting that Ryan Dungey won't add Detroit to his win resume in the 450 class on Saturday isn't necessarily a bad idea. He's got one win in the past four starts including a season worst third-place last week in Toronto. Just don't bet his all-ti...
Continue readingLooking for a better alternative and more cost effective radiator to replace your busted, broken down OEM engine cooler? The Myler's SuperCool Radiator incorporates reinforced welded seams, a clear step or two above the typical pressed fit version...
Continue readingEven the best laid plans of dirt bike riders often go awry. So be prepared. For anything. First, do your due diligence by completing the pre-ride check. The proactive approach to riding reduces the chance of the unexpec...
Continue readingMax Miller checked out and won the Super-Mini 2 13-16 title at the 2016 GNC International Motocross Final at Oak Hill Raceway. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingUnderstanding the secrets below will enable you to have a lot more speed and control into and through the corners. Most times, what you think you know isn't enough. Many times the rest of what you need to know has been right there the entire time ...
Continue readingKen Roczen took the lead on Lap 2 and never looked back taking his third win of the season. He's still 34 points back from leader Ryan Dungey who finished third and extended his podium streak to a record 26 straight. The 2016 Supercross season hea...
Continue readingKen Roczen rebounded from two straight weeks off the podium and easily secured his third win of the season in a dominating performance for Round 10 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. ...
Continue readingMonster Energy Supercross returns to the Great White North as Toronto hosts Round 10 of the 2016 season on Saturday at the Rogers Centre. Expect Canuck excitement to be so thick you can cut it with a knife since it's been two years s...
Continue readingIf you want the competition to know you've arrived then make a statement before the gates drop by wearing some of the loudest gear at the track. Fox Racing's Vicious SE boasts some of the coolest graphics and colors we've seen since the...
Continue readingIt's not going to be gentle. In fact, it'll probably be quite violent. You'll look down and see it. Case cracked. Ride over. Once the life blood of your dirt bike starts leaking out you'll need to walk home unless you want ...
Continue readingEli Tomac took advantage of the rough Motocross style track at Daytona and got his first win of the season holding off Ryan Dungey for 20 laps. Jeremy Martin also got his first win of the season in the 250SX East class. Supercross takes off to the...
Continue readingIt took half the season but Eli Tomac displayed the speed and poise that propelled him to early domination last year in Motocross to his first win of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season. Tomac's fourth career win was really no surprise cons...
Continue readingThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season nears the halfway point of the year on Saturday at the storied Daytona International Speedway, home to the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, FL. Technically, halfway into the season arrives on Lap 10 since t...
Continue readingMichelin spent three years developing and testing a new off-road/Motocross tire and in 2015 introduced the StarCross 5. The new tire is up to 15 percent lighter than previous generations of the StarCross tire thanks to a new casing design that ret...
Continue readingNothing ends a perfect day of riding faster than a broken chain. Of all the things that can go wrong a broken chain is probably the least of your problems but when it pops, it quickly turns into a hassle especially if you're ou...
Continue readingMarvin Musquin led 19 laps before encountering a lapper named James Stewart which enabled Ryan Dungey to grab a last minute win on Saturday in Atlanta. Dungey increased his lead in the standings to 33 over Ken Roczen. Martin Davalos took the openi...
Continue readingJames Stewart is back, much to the chagrin of Marvin Musquin, as Ryan Dungey made a quick pass on the final lap to take his fifth win of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. The rookie Musquin...
Continue readingSixteen year old Enzo Lopes was born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil but has definitely made a name for himself in the states over the past few years. Sit back and enjoy this raw footage of him ripping up Pala Raceway in Southern California. ...
Continue readingThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season finally hits the East Coast on Saturday with Round 8 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA which also serves as the first round for the 250SX East class. The experiment adding two back-to-back rounds in Atl...
Continue readingStupid worthless goggles! This sound like you riding on a hot day, rainy day, or muddy day? Better yet, this sound like you on just about any day you ride? A common cause of frustration for riders is goggles fogging up or just getting dirty, eve...
Continue readingNot all plastic is made alike. Cycra assured that when developing their Powerflow line of Dirt Bike Plastic. Indeed, the stuff is as good as advertised and what else would you expect from a product made in the USA? Cycra uses an injection-molded...
Continue readingKacy Martinez might have a hard time following up a rather exciting and success-filled 2015 though this year she vows to work just as hard and say hers as well. First, she takes home a Bronz Medal in X Games last summer then a few weeks later wr...
Continue readingKen Roczen led 19 laps to take the win over a feisty Ryan Dungey at Arlington on Saturday though Dungey still has a 23 point lead in the standings. Cooper Webb also got back on top taking the win in the final 250SX West round until April. Check ou...
Continue readingThe pendulum swung back in favor of one rider and began to slide towards another as Round 7 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series featured some of the season's most exciting racing on Saturday at AT Stadium in Arlington, TX. Ken Roczen en...
Continue readingThe Home of the Dallas Cowboys welcomes Round 7 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday as a points battle brews in one class and could get out of hand in another. Ryan Dungey brings a 26 point lead over Ken Ro...
Continue readingPreventing an engine from overheating is crucial on so many levels. When a bike gets too hot it can boil the anti-freeze or coolant and high temperatures ruin vital parts then shortly thereafter cause irreversible damage. Running a coolant that su...
Continue readingThe last time we spoke to Ryan Sipes the champagne hadn't dried from his individual overall win at the International Six Days Enduro, the off-road equivalent to the Motocross of Nations. Though the United States team didn't fare too well, Sipes be...
Continue readingThere are only two ways to place your feet on the footpegs, either on the balls of the feet or on the arches. The most common way is on the arches. Just check the bottoms of your boots. I'll tell you right up front that being comfortable riding...
Continue readingRyan Dungey swept the San Diego series this year. Supercross now heads east to Arlington, TX but for now check out the action from Round 6 at Petco Park in San Diego. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 San Diego 2 Supercross
Continue readingIf Ryan Dungey continues riding like he did on Saturday for Round 6 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season held at Petco Park in San Diego don't be surprised if Staples climbs on board as a sponsor. Because that was easy. Dungey got his ...
Continue readingDespite early domination by Ryan Dungey and Cooper Webb, the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season is starting to kick it in high gear and so are other riders as the series returns for the second time this year at San Diego's Petco Park. Dungey ...
Continue readingSometimes you get what you pay for and handing over the extra cash is well worth your investment when it comes to SKF bearings and seals. Not only does SKF boast some of the most reliable products on the market but the company's mud scraper is ma...
Continue readingSnap, crackle, POP. That's not exactly what happened but darned close when Kailub Russell, riding for Team USA at the International Six Days Enduro in September, fell on his knee a day after twisting it. The damage was extensive, it ended his ru...
Continue readingWelcome to the Crow Hill Jday Offroad Series; a series that takes motocross, woods, and endurocross and mixes them all up into one big lap of awesomeness. Watch on as pro racer Robby Marshall takes the MotoSport.com GoPro around for the op...
Continue readingA new venue welcomed Supercross Round 5. Check out the action from University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 Glendale Supercross
Continue readingKen Roczen and Christian Craig both put the brakes on the title favorites as the two cruised to victory in their respective classes for Round 5 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday in Glendale, AZ. The series' new venue at Un...
Continue readingThere's something huge happening this weekend in the wide, wide world of sports and it's taking place for the first time in a specific football stadium. I just can't remember what it...oh, wait now I remember. The debut of Monster Energy Supercr...
Continue readingIf you want sprockets that last longer than anything on the market grab the Sunstar Works-Z. The rear sprocket features offset teeth which keeps dirt and mud from accumulating. It's made from the highest quality stainless steel and yet weighs up t...
Continue readingOakland is a wrap. the 2016 Supercross season travels to the desert of Arizona for Round 5 on Saturday. Until then, check out the action from Round 4 at O.co Coliseum. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 Oakland Supercross
Continue readingRyan Dungey's first ever win in Oakland was his easiest of the season as he led Round 4 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross series wire-to-wire to grab his third straight win and extend his points lead to 22. While Dungey's place at the top of ...
Continue readingIn a season just three rounds old, Ryan Dungey and Cooper Webb already boast win streaks that if continue to go unchecked likely means a long season for the rest of the field. Gates to Round 4 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season drop on...
Continue readingWant the only modification that significantly improves your riding skills? Well, the Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 clutch system is hands down worth every penny. The company completely redesigned every part of their famous clutch system, yet it's complete...
Continue readingThat's it for Anaheim. Just two rounds this year at Angel Stadium so check out some of the action at Anaheim 2. The 2016 Supercross season heads north to Oakland on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 Anaheim 2 Supercross
Continue readingRyan Dungey just missed taking the holeshot for Round 3 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season filing in behind a resurgent Davi Millsaps before grabbing the lead on Lap 4 and cruising to his second win of the year on Saturday at Angel Stadi...
Continue readingThe company that brought you the neck brace finally unveils its long awaited dirt bike helmet line. The GPX 6.5 Carbon Helmet is available in adult and youth sizes and the more moderately priced GPX 5.5 Helmet is also available in adult and youth ...
Continue readingThe Dungey Express returns to Anaheim on Saturday for Round 3 of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season with the red plate and already mid-season Championship momentum. Indeed, Ryan Dungey looked impressive in San Diego winning there for the ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action for Round 2 of the 2016 Supercross season from Petco Park in San Diego. Racing action returns to Anaheim on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 San Diego 1 Supercross
Continue readingWith San Diego hosting two rounds for the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season it was a good bet defending Champion Ryan Dungey would end his winless streak in America's Finest City. He didn't waste much time. No surprise, Dungey didn't grab ...
Continue readingEnjoy this two for one helmet cam as Michael Fowler and Bobby Piazza burn laps at Miles Mountain Motocross Park in beautiful Elkland, Pennsylvania. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingJason Anderson won the opening round to the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season. Just making sure. Because holy dirt bikes a lot went on to overshadow his first career 450 class win. And he did it to start the season! So what's going to ha...
Continue readingSupercross is back! Check out some of the action from the opening round at Anaheim. The 2016 Supercross season heads south to the first of two rounds at San Diego's Petco Park on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2016 Anaheim 1 Supercross
Continue readingAll that offseason chatter about Jason Anderson's speed? Apparently true. Now in his second year in the 450 class, Anderson methodically moved his way through the pack claiming the lead with seven laps remaining to capture his first victory on t...
Continue readingEnjoy a lap around Chaney Ranch with Brett Cue. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThanks to YouTube and the masterful technology of GoPro cameras helmet cams continue to flood the internet with at worst, mundane rides through the countryside, and at best, crashes that make the viewer sitting safely in their chair at ...
Continue readingThe 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season is finally here. On Saturday the gates drop for Round 1 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Every year seems to be the most highly anticipated with the deepest field ever and this year hardly disappoints. A...
Continue readingThe start of a New Year is always the perfect time to reflect on the past and the future. Lots of people make resolutions, promise to keep them and according to the various articles that come out sometime at the end of January, most give up on t...
Continue readingTwas the night before Christmas (Eve) And all through MotoSport Not a 2-stroke was braapping A 4-stroke wasn't running either But we do have them Sitting in our garage Waiting to be used For some future video project Hopefully... If you...
Continue readingJarrett Frye is one name you should expect to hear about, a lot, in the future. Jarrett is part of the MotoSport.com Amateur Rider Support Program and for good reason. He's got loads of potential and excels in both Supercross and Motocross. Bret...
Continue readingThree weeks away from the gate drop at Anaheim 1 on January 9, 2016 for the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season which starts the year for 250SX West class. Last year, Cooper Webb finished seventh in Round 1 but destroyed the field the rest of ...
Continue readingCheck out this Ride Engineering Project Kawasaki KX450 http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/ride-engineering For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingWait for it. Just a little bit longer. The silly season is coming to an end! So, let the prognosticating begin! Eight glorious months of racing begins in a few weeks starting with the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season on January 9 in A...
Continue readingWhat's the month of December without a look at what we should remember from the past year? Lots of names, faces and places grabbed the headlines this year in Motocross, Supercross and all dirt bike racing in between. Tis the season ...
Continue readingDon't you just love all things new? Unless you stay on top of the discussion boards, get added to press release distribution lists or peruse the websites of the immense number of industry related companies you'd have a hard tim...
Continue readingIt's holeshots and high speed for Ohio's Leo Demastry as he takes on the Schoolboy class at Chillitown MX. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingIf you're like most people you'd much rather receive than give but there's a certain time of year when you have to open your wallet and buy family, friends and sometimes even co-workers a gift. OK, just kidding, if you're not s...
Continue readingMonster Energy Kawasaki's amateur prospect, Jordan Bailey, takes the MotoSport.com Helmet Cam around for a few laps at the JS7 Compound in Haines City, Florida during the annual Freestone Spring Championship Champions Ride Day. For mor...
Continue readingIf you want to be a Motocross rider, make that a true Motocross star it's imperative you know how to talk like one. Forget learning to ride, grabbing the holeshot and stepping on the podium - a 100 percent, for sure, pumped up rider who is just ...
Continue readingDerek Drake spins a lap for us at Castillo Ranch during the filming for "Youthful Edge" in Los Alamos, CA. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe first time you hit a big jump, how do you know how fast to hit it? I've been asked this question hundreds of times. The best rider I've known at doing this is Kevin Windham. You've probably seen him doing huge Supercross transfers on TV duri...
Continue readingThere's probably one type of school anyone who loves riding dirt bikes would jump a triple at the chance to attend. Motocross school. Throughout the country Motocross schools hold classes, often taught by former pros and pa...
Continue readingRemember the controversy in September surrounding the 2015 International Six Days Enduro when a bunch of riders got disqualified on Day 3, then got reinstated on Day 5, ultimately giving France the victory? Well, Australia can n...
Continue readingFormer Pro Motocross and Supercross racer, Jeff Mort from Niagra Falls, NY, takes the MotoSport.com Helmet Cam for a lap around Cohocton, New York's Sick Bros MX on his fresh YZ250cc ripper. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingMartin MX Park features 2 motocross tracks and a completely reconfigured junior track for the younger riders. Take a spin with Eddie Morris and be sure to visit www.martinmxpark.com for more information. For more videos from MotoSport,...
Continue readingTwo years ago MotoSport's Creative Team needed someone with talent, a passion for making videos and a love of Motocross. The search ended in the heartland of dirt bike riding when they found a young man from the Midwest who fit that bill exactly. ...
Continue readingEnjoy a look into a day in the life with Chris Gordon as he gets his 2 stroke shred on at New Jersey's Field of Dreams. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingColton Haaker is on the cusp of winning the 2015 Geico EnduroCross series Championship and with two rounds remaining he'll need to find 12 more points than Cody Webb, the current leader and defending Champion. Of the seven rounds played out this...
Continue readingJoey Olson shows us around the new Thunder Valley layout aboard a 2016 KTM 450 SX-F during the KTM Demo Tour in Lakewood, Colorado. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingNo million dollar or repeat winner in the fifth running of the Monster Energy Cup held on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas as Ken Roczen bested Ryan Dungey in every Moto to take the crown and $100,000. Roczen, the 2014 Motocross Champio...
Continue readingSooner or later someone is going to be a two-time Monster Energy Cup Champion but eventually and even more impressive the energy drink company is going to shell out another million dollars. In only its fifth running, the Monster Energy Cup is on...
Continue readingIt was a triumphant return to racing for James Stewart who put in a stellar performance on Saturday to claim the 2015 Red Bull Straight Rhythm title winning the head-to-head, best-of-three style format for the second straight year. Stewart, who ...
Continue readingThe Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series released the 2016 schedule this week which features a switch that eliminates Utah and adds Southwick. Southwick, known for its sandy track and a mainstay in the series for years, fell off the sche...
Continue readingPhoto: Garth Milan The Red Bull Straight Rhythm is back and so is James Stewart. Last year's inaugural Straight Rhythm proved so successful the second annual event was announced five months ago and it looks like Red Bull can now claim owner...
Continue readingThe 2015 Motocross of Nations featured 35 countries on Sunday in Ernee, France but it turned into an epic battle between the home country and Team USA as only two points separated the winner from second place and third place wasn't even close. R...
Continue readingThe biggest Motocross stars meet this weekend in Ernee, France each representing their country on three-rider teams to compete for the Chamberlain Trophy in the Motocross of Nations. Also known as the Olympics of Motocross, the...
Continue readingWashougal MX Park hosts the 40th annual Dick Jagow GP on Sunday featuring more than 20 classes from open amateur to AA and quads. Racing starts at 8 a.m. with amateur classes and ends with quads lining up at the gates at 3:30 p.m. The annual r...
Continue readingThe Glen Helen Raceway hosted the final round of the 2015 Motocross World Championship on Sunday in San Bernardino, CA and though it didn't bring a wished for Championship showdown between American Ryan Villopoto and Italian Antonio Cairoli, Ameri...
Continue readingKailub Russell didn't reach the podium for the first time all season but that and a torn ACL didn't prevent him from clinching his third straight Grand National Cross Country Championship on Sunday at the famed Unadilla Motocross in New Berlin, NY...
Continue readingA year ago Ryan Sipes started his new career racing dirt bikes trading in the whoops of Supercross for the rigors of off-road. He joined the Grand National Cross Country series and finished 14th overall but started the off-season with high hopes f...
Continue readingHop on board with Shane McElrath as he takes a lap around Lake Elsinore MX. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe regular crop of riders in the 2015 Motocross World Championship series get some new competition this weekend for the final round held on Sunday at the Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, CA. The newcomers have no claim on the Championship ...
Continue readingThe 90th International Six Days Enduro held in Slovakia September 7-12 started off great for Team USA then went terribly awry before Ryan Sipes became the first ever American to win the individual overall. Crashes and bike failures thwarted Team...
Continue readingOregon's own Mt. Scott Motorcycle Club hosts the state's first organized "Hill Climb" in decades on Sunday near Tillamook, OR with hopes to rekindle the event for years to come. Hill climbs first emerged in the 1940s after World War II when...
Continue readingBad luck hampered Team USA last year resulting in a second-place at the International Six Days Enduro but with a stacked team for this year's competition that starts Monday in Slovakia it could be the best chance to bring home the first ever World...
Continue readingDon't get left behind! That's precisely what's going to happen when the gates drop and you're trying to compete with a showroom bike or you've targeted the wrong modifications. You might get away with it in a C or D class but o...
Continue readingRomain Febvre of France clinched the 2015 Motocross World Championship series on Sunday taking the crown with two rounds remaining. Febvre, a rookie who took third last year in the MX2 class, went (5-1) for second overall at the MXGP of The N...
Continue readingPhoto by: Lissa Marsolek It's not an overall in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series but Broc Tickle took center podium at the second annual Edge of Summer MX race along with a $12,000 check on Saturday at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt...
Continue readingAn all-star cast of riders is lining up for the second annual Edge of Summer MX event on Saturday at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Reigning Champion Ricky Renner plans to defend his crown on the Motocross/Supercross hybrid t...
Continue readingDespite all the money and research manufacturers put into creating the perfect dirt bike seeing one ride past you complete with stock parts, right off the showroom floor is like seeing an old Model A on the freeway. It's a rare...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from the final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in Crawfordsville, IN MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. No more racing! 2015 Ironman National Motocross
Continue readingNo tiebreaker. No swapping of first and second place in Moto 1 and Moto 2. No crash. No bad day. Nothing stellar happened in Round 12 to determine the 2015 Motocross 250 Class Championship. Just bike failure. The ending to one of the g...
Continue readingFlorida native Phil Harris takes the MotoSport.com Helmet Cam around for a lap on his YZ250 at the legendary WW Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida and then passes it over to the very fast Bryson Taylor where we get a first hand perspective on...
Continue readingIt was the wave seen 'round the world. Now a household name (even People Magazine covered his epic ride), Robbie "Maddo" Maddison accomplished the ultimate "He did what?" when the video "Pipe Dream", released earlier this month, showed him ridin...
Continue readingWD-40. Everybody's favorite lubricant, squeak stopper, rust inhibitor and moisture repellent. Therefore, it's certainly every rider's go-to when it comes to dirt bike maintenance, right? No. And yes. Yes it should be in your box of tools alo...
Continue readingOne of the closest and not to mention contentious runs for a Motocross Championship concludes on Saturday at the Ironman National when Jeremy Martin and Marvin Musquin square off for the final time to determine the 250 class Championship in Indian...
Continue readingLoading a two- or four-wheeler into the bed of your truck shouldn't be hard but so many, somehow, turn this venture into must see TV. Two rules come with loading your dirt bike, motorcycle or ATV into a truck bed. One should be hard fastened the ...
Continue readingHop on board with Max Miller for a lap at Loretta Lynn's. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingHop on board with Jerry Robin for a lap at Loretta Lynn's. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingHop on board with Chase Marquier for a lap at Loretta Lynn's. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 11 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. The final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series is Saturday at the Ironman Raceway in...
Continue readingRyan Dungey joined an elite class of riders on Saturday who've won Supercross and Motocross Championships in the same year. Twice. All but a foregone conclusion several weeks ago that Dungey would win his third 450 class Motocross Championship i...
Continue readingMotocross must be the only sport where a Championship can be won halfway through a scheduled event. That's what's likely to happen on Saturday for Round 11 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in Utah. Points leader Ryan Dunge...
Continue readingRiding a dirt bike is work - both on and off the track. The end of a long day of riding doesn't end once the checkers drop or you pack up and drive off. Once home, rider and dirt bike need a scrubbing but a quick hose down won't work. The post-ri...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 10 at Unadilla in New Berlin, NY with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 11 is Saturday at the Utah National in, where else, but Utah! 2015 Unadilla National Motocross
Continue readingRyan Dungey showed no mercy on Saturday at Unadilla for Round 10 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a resounding sweep that pushed his lead for the title to 79 points with two rounds remaining. Dungey won his third straight Mo...
Continue readingJump on board with Alyas Wardius at the PIR 49th Anniversary Race! For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingA number of conditions can prevent your dirt bike from revving to life either through the electronic start or traditional kick start. In this case, the only alternative other than walking it home is the bump start. Bump starting a dirt bike or j...
Continue readingThose dastardly two-week breaks are finally over. But, the long miserable one starts at the end of the month. Until then, the final three weeks of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series take over August beginning Saturday at the fa...
Continue readingIf buying a new dirt bike makes you feel like a kid in a toy shop well then you're not alone. But if you're a first time customer to the Moto store understand you can't just take your new ride home and start blazing some trails. Breaking in or c...
Continue readingScott Meshey brings the heat in the 250 B Limited class at the 2015 Loretta Lynn's Mid-East Regional at RedBud in Buchanan, Michigan. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 9 at Washougal in Washougal, WA with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 10 is August 8 at Unadilla in New Berlin, NY. 2015 Washougal National Motocross
Continue readingThe Ryan Dungey Justin Barcia Show continued for the third straight round as the two riders tied in points again but Dungey taking the win for Round 9 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series on Saturday at the Washougal National. ...
Continue readingRide along with Brad Bakken at round 3 of the Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe pre-ride sight check might delay your trip to the track or trails but catching issues before you head out can prevent lots of headaches later. One of the most important visual checks is to your sprockets and chain. Quite often t...
Continue reading1-1-2-1-2-1-1-2-1-1. Now you know how well Ryan Dungey has raced since 2010 at Washougal. He won the overall in four of those five years and tied in points for the other with center podium occupied by Ryan Villopoto in 2013. Needless to say, i...
Continue readingIt's been quite the year for MotoSport-sponsored rider Kacy Martinez on the Factory FMF/KTM Off-Road team. She started the defense of her 2014 Grand National Cross Country series Championship with three straight wins in the Women's class (WXC) be...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 8 at Spring Creek in Millville, MN with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 9 is Saturday at Washougal in the State of Washington. 2015 Spring Creek National Motocross
Continue readingRyan Dungey battled a charged-up and confident Justin Barcia but got his first sweep of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season on Saturday for Round 8 at Spring Creek in Millville, MN and extended his points lead to 56 in his quest f...
Continue readingKyle Regal is expected back to defend his 2015 Arenacross Championship - Photo: Josh Rud AMSOIL Arenacross released its 2016 schedule this week showcasing 14 dates around the country including a stop for the first time in Southern California. ...
Continue readingLots of racing left in the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series, well, depending on who you talk to. The summer pastime just had its second of three two-week breaks so riders should be well-rested for Round 8 on Saturday at Spring Cr...
Continue readingFlushing the radiator on your dirt bike should be part of your regularly scheduled maintenance and is essential to getting the most miles out of the engine. Draining, flushing and adding coolant sounds like a job for a professi...
Continue readingIt's not easy riding dirt bikes. Both physically and financially. To really engage the sport, money can't be an issue. You need the means to not only buy a dirt bike but everything that goes along with it including riding gear and protection. ...
Continue readingSometimes to ride in the most amazing places you have to put in a little effort! Enjoy the ride as Rory Sullivan and Brian Elliott cut and climb to 10,000 ft. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingCredits: Stanley Leroux / Pascal Haudiquert As a result of a crash and subsequent injuries sustained at the fourth round of the current MXGP Championship in Trentino, Italy, the 27 year old Kawasaki rider has taken the difficult decision to ce...
Continue readingHelmet Cam Practice Lap - Ken Bengtson For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe single digit points Moto result. It's like a scar in a line item of beautiful numbers. Even 10 points, which is 11th place, looks 10 times better than a 9. There's just so much space there. And when there's lots of space between numbers ther...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 7 at RedBud with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross takes a week off and resumes with Round 8 on July 18 at Spring Creek in Millville, MN. 2015 RedBud National Motocross
Continue readingJustin Barcia wants everyone to know he's good in the mud. And in ideal riding conditions. Fresh off his first career overall win in the 450 class that he took in very wet and muddy conditions last week at Budds Creek, Barcia followed up with an...
Continue readingWell, no rain in the forecast leading up to or on race day for Round 7 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at REDBUD! So that means no mud. Or clever nicknames like RedMud. Which means a Ryan Dungey centered podium? Well, no...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 6 at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 7 is on the Fourth of July at RedBud. 2015 Budds Creek National Motocross
Continue readingAnything can happen in the mud. Only the savviest and perhaps luckiest of guessers could have predicted a completely shuffled podium for Round 6 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. And it almost didn't happen. Series poi...
Continue readingWhen it comes to dirt bike riding gear and protection opting for cheap products to save money is never a good idea. The basic safety gear - helmet, boots, gloves and goggles - can easily cost in excess of $1,000. The phrase "Spend a little now ...
Continue readingJAB Motorsports pilot Matt Lemoine puts in some pre Thunder Valley practice laps during the annual Novik Gloves privateer ride day at Jewell Motocross Park in Watkins, Colorado. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingRiders just enjoyed the first of three two-week breaks this season in the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series and now head into the halfway point of the season on Saturday for Round 6 at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD. Around the...
Continue readingThere's got to be an easier way. You've probably said this at least once if you eat, breath and live dirt bikes. Working on anything mechanical whether it's a dirt bike, car or even a lawn mower brings a great deal of satisfact...
Continue readingKailub Russell extended his Championship points lead in the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series to 104 with a hard-fought win for Round 9 on Sunday at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. Snowshoe lived up to its billing as the toughe...
Continue readingExpect a free-for-all on Sunday for Round 9 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series as riders get a three-month break and much-needed rest to gear up for the final four rounds starting in September. Kailub Russell brings a two-race win s...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 5 at High Point in Pennsylvania with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 6 is June 27 at Budds Creek in Maryland. 2015 High Point National Motocross
Continue readingIf this is the turning point for Ken Roczen in his chase for the lead it's going to be a fun final seven rounds in the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series. Roczen, the defending champion, finally got his first overall victory of the...
Continue readingThe smell should give it away but the telltale sign is the thin puddle on the floor right under your dirt bike. A leaky fuel line won't end your riding day but it'll certainly delay it. It's a pretty easy fix but with some care and regular main...
Continue readingThe 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series is quickly turning into a competition between two riders, in both classes. Ryan Dungey in pursuit of a most memorable 2015 controls his fate in the 450 class to add a Motocross Championship to...
Continue readingKobe Heffner fights his way towards the front of field in the Schoolboy 1 class at the 2015 Monster Mountain Southeast Qualifier in Tallassee Alabama. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingKailub Russell's primary challengers on Sunday for Round 8 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series at Sunday Creek Raceway included a rider with a bum shoulder and another who competed the day before in a Motocross race. He had little tr...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 4 at Muddy Creek in Tennessee with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 5 is Saturday at High Point in Tennessee. 2015 Tennessee National Motocross
Continue readingRyan Dungey picked up his second straight victory helped by a dominating Moto 1 victory on Saturday for Round 4 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series held at Muddy Creek in Tennessee. Dungey wasted no time picking up where the ...
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill It's quite appropriate to ask, "Who is up next?" when it comes to the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series. Round 8 is Sunday in Ohio at the Sunday Creek Raceway commonly known as the John Penton and no doubt it's Kailub R...
Continue readingThe aftershock of Eli Tomac's massive crash at Thunder Valley proved even bigger as his team announced Tuesday that his season is over. After ticking off five straight Moto wins in dominating fashion, Tomac was already riding away with the 2015 ...
Continue readingIf you ride Motocross or off-road whether you're on a dirt bike or ATV, the helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment you can invest in. Just ask Eli Tomac. But not everyone can afford a 6D Helmet. Many helmet brands the pros wea...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 3 at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, CO with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 4 is Saturday at Muddy Creek in Tennessee. 2015 Thunder Valley Motocross
Continue readingEli Tomac made it five straight then the unthinkable happened and the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series just got even more interesting. Tomac who had won the previous two rounds by no less than dominating and looked to make it three straight an...
Continue readingOn Nov. 15, 2013 a pall enveloped the entire dirt bike racing community when news broke of Kurt Caselli's death. One of the most beloved and successful figures in racing, Caselli hit a large animal while competing in the Baja 1000 in Mexico and su...
Continue readingThunder Valley National is what's on tap this weekend in Colorado as the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series brings Round 3 to a regular stop for Outdoors since 2005 in the city of Lakewood. It's also the home state of Eli Tomac. So is he a lo...
Continue readingKody Kuykendall fights his way towards Loretta's by way of the 450 A class at the 2015 Thunder Valley Loretta's Lynn's Qualifier For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill Kailub Russell returned to his familiar spot on the podium fending off a very feisty Ryan Sipes to win Round 7 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series held on Sunday in West Virginia. Russell came up short two weeks a...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 2 at Glen Helen with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 3 is Saturday at the Thunder Valley National in Colorado. 2015 Glen Helen Motocross
Continue readingEli Tomac got a little outside help but remains perfect so far in the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season taking both Motos on Saturday for Round 2 at the Glen Helen National in Southern California. Tomac started Moto 1 with some work in front o...
Continue readingJeremy Byrne takes on the 450 Pro Sport field in moto 3 at the 2015 California Classic Championships at Glenn Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill Kailub Russell heads into Round 7 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series held on Sunday in West Virginia at Marvin's Mountain Top with a slight chink in his armor but still plenty of confidence and a lead that has not ...
Continue readingMotocross drops the gate begins every summer and if you've never been to one or have attended many but find it such an ordeal you swear every year you're not going back then this guide is for you. But first, before we begin, understand that atte...
Continue readingThe steep, sweeping hills, plus those gnarly jumps of Glen Helen should help settle the dust Eli Tomac left all other riders in last week for Round 1 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series that resumes Saturday in Southern Califor...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from the opening round of Motocross at Hangtown with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Motocross Round 2 is Saturday at Glen Helen in Devore, CA. 2015 Hangtown Motocross Classic
Continue readingEli Tomac wasted little time announcing he's ready to contend for the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a resounding sweep on Saturday at Hangtown for Round 1 of the series. Tomac dominated the field, including the 2015 Supercross C...
Continue readingHop on board with Axell Hodges as he takes a lap at the JS7 compound. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingDid you know Motocross starts on Saturday? Yes, Motocross. Twelve rounds of glorious bar-banging racing on the most pristine tracks in the nation. It all starts at the Hangtown Classic just outside of Sacramento, CA this weekend. So who is goi...
Continue readingKailub Russell (left) stands next to center podium for first time all season - Photo: Ken Hill Kailub Russell's win streak in the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series ended at Seneca Highland in Odessa, NY on Sunday but he still reached th...
Continue readingTake a lap with Ken Bengtson! For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingHop on board with Thomas Brown as he shows how fast you need to go to compete at the top level in ATV racing. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingIt's not how any Champion wants to win a Championship but Kyle Regal takes it nonetheless. Taking second-overall behind MotoSport rider Gared Steinke, Regal rode past a sputtering Jacob Hayes in Moto 2 and realized the championship was his - jus...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 17 of Supercross at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. It was the final race of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season. Stayed tuned in coming weeks for Motocross...
Continue readingRyan Dungey saved one of his most dominating performances for the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season for the last race. A race he didn't need to compete in. A race that had no bearing on him claiming the title - he won that weeks ago. A race t...
Continue readingMonster Energy Supercross is wasting little time getting fans geared up for the 2016 season releasing next year's schedule that includes some notable changes. Anaheim loses a round, San Diego gets a second round, and the experiment with hosting ...
Continue readingRide along with amateur standout Anthony Rosemyer as he puts in practice laps on his Supermini at Oak Hill Raceway in preparation for the 2015 Motosport.com GNC National. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: AMSOIL Arenacross If the gloves haven't come off yet, don't expect any on for the final race of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series on Friday in Las Vegas. Jacob Hayes and Kyle Regal lead the field, tied in points, heading into Round 15...
Continue readingThe most anticipated event of the year is Saturday when the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series closes its season at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas where a Champion will be crowned. OK, maybe not since Ryan Dungey dominated the year picking up ...
Continue readingNeither rain, nor snow or heat keeps us off our dirt bikes. If winter is any indicator, this summer could prove to be brutal in terms of high temperatures around the country. If cold weather doesn't stop you then the heat probably doesn't either...
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill Kailub Russell's assault on the Grand National Cross Country record books continued with his fifth straight win on Sunday at the Limestone 100 in Springville, IN. The two-time defending Champion Russell now has the second lon...
Continue readingPhoto: AMSOIL Arenacross Just one round left and it's all tied up. Jacob Hayes secured his second straight overall win at Round 14 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series and is now tied with Kyle Regal in points closing an eight-point gap from ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 16 of Supercross at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. The final race of the 2015 Supercross season is Saturday in Las Vegas. All photos by Ryne Swanberg....
Continue readingIn a Monster Energy Supercross first, a nationally televised audience watched Eli Tomac make a stellar move to pass Cole Seely for the lead and his third win of the season but not before the crowning of a Champion for Round 16 on Saturday at MetLi...
Continue readingKailub Russell's biggest test thus far in the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series might be Sunday at the Limestone 100. He's been more or less untouchable through the first four rounds this year but not so much at Lawrence County Recreation...
Continue readingDon't expect the crowning of a Champion this weekend for Round 14 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series and maybe that's what makes the "Race to the Championship" format so intriguing. Thanks to the points reset, everyone in the Top 10 remains in...
Continue readingIn an industry first, FOX is broadcasting Round 16 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season live on Saturday from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Not FOX Sports. Not FOX Sports 1. Not FOX Sports 2. The normal FOX channel that h...
Continue readingCole Barbieri takes on the 250B Limited class at the 2015 JS7 Freestone Spring Championship. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingRide dirt bikes long enough and you'll encounter any number of setbacks that impact your favorite pastime or career that prevents you from riding days, weeks, even months at a time. If you ride professionally a significant crash can affect short...
Continue readingJacob Hayes who finished the "regular" season with three overalls finally got his first since the points reset and did so in dominating fashion on Saturday for Round 13 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season in Tacoma, WA. Thanks to five Main even...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 15 of Supercross at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross makes its way back east for Round 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ for the final round of...
Continue readingRyan Dungey looked more like he was in the middle of a title race rather than the already crowned 2015 Monster Energy Supercross Champion as he brought home a personal season-best seventh win on Saturday for Round 15 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Cla...
Continue readingPhoto: Arenacross facebook page It's not Supercross but the Pacific Northwest still gets some dirt bike action this year as the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series heads to the Tacoma Dome about 30 minutes south of Seattle for Round 13 in a season th...
Continue readingNow that Ryan Dungey has been crowed Champion there's probably some ball games worth watching on Saturday instead of tuning in to Round 15 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. OK, the slow drip of mo...
Continue readingTennessee native Harrison West takes on the Open A/B class at the Veterans MX Park Loretta Lynn's Qualifier in Fulton, Mississippi. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: Ryan Villopoto Facebook page Now is a good time for Ryan Villopoto to make a statement. Round 4 of the 2015 Motocross World Championship series is Sunday in Italy. Where Antonio Cairoli was born. Where he swept in 2013. But! He didn't...
Continue readingNo one has ever swept an entire Grand National Cross Country series season and while Kailub Russell has a ways to go the thought can't be too far from his mind. Russell won his fourth straight 2015 GNCC round on Sunday at Big Buck Farm in Union,...
Continue readingMotoSport riders rode loud and proud for Round 12 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season held on Saturday at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA. A sold-out crowd watched Gared Steinke win his first career Main event and Daniel Blair win the 2015 West Co...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 14 of Supercross in Houston with MotoSport-sponsored riders and your 2015 Supercross Champions Ryan Dungey and Cooper Webb. Supercross travels back to California for Round 15 in Santa Clara before heading to...
Continue readingRyan Dungey didn't win Round 14 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series but he was all smiles nonetheless after finishing second-place and securing the Championship with three rounds remaining. Dungey never led in the race and actually had ...
Continue readingRyan Dungey doesn't need to win Round 14 in Houston to take the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross Championship. He could always do a slow burn of the points needed until not enough remain for Eli Tomac to take over first. But he won't. He'll win ...
Continue readingIt's been done before but not in a while. Josh Strang opened the 2010 Grand National Cross Country Championship with four straight wins before ultimately winning the title and now Kailub Russell has a chance to duplicate that effort on Sunday at...
Continue readingUnlike its Supercross cousin, no clear defined winner has emerged in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series thanks primarily to the reset of points two rounds ago. Both racing series have four rounds remaining in their respective seasons and in Super...
Continue readingSo, looks like Ryan Dungey is your 2015 Monster Energy Supercross Champion. Well, not yet. But probably next week in Houston after the break. Certainly on April 18 in Seattle, I mean, Santa Clara. It doesn't look like Dungey is going to hold b...
Continue readingColt Nichols, who rides for the MotoSport.com/GPI/Honda Racing team, revealed yesterday he fully tore the ACL in one of his knees. He's out for the season. Nichols had come on strong in recent weeks in the 250SX East class finishing eighth in In...
Continue readingLACR is back in action and Shawn Rhinehart celebrates the re-opening of one Southern California's finest tracks in style aboard a screaming 125. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingKailub Russell isn't leaving much room for anyone else at the top. After Jordan Ashburn grabbed the holeshot for Round 3 of the 2015 Grand national Cross Country series on Sunday at Steel Creek Campground in North Carolina, Russell stormed to th...
Continue readingNo one expected the 2015 Motocross World Championship to be a walk on the track for Ryan Villopoto, OK maybe some did, but landing in fourth-place twice on Sunday for MXGP of Patagonia keeps him in the Top 5 and well within reach of first place. ...
Continue readingKyle Regal took back the points lead after a hard fought overall win on Saturday in Austin for Round 11 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series. Regal entered the start of the "Race to the Championship" in first-place two weeks ago but fell two spo...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 13 of Supercross in St. Louis with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross travels back to Texas for Round 14 in Houston and the return of the 250 West class - but not for more two weeks! All...
Continue readingSo much for coasting to the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross Championship. Ryan Dungey piled on more points to his lead in what feels more like a formality until he gets crowned the 2015 Champion with another dominating win on Saturday for Round 13...
Continue readingPhoto: Ryan Villopoto Facebook page It's a level playing track for Round 3 of the Motocross World Championship held on Sunday in Patagonia Argentina since none of the riders, even the veterans to the series, have ever competed on the track. ...
Continue readingEven when Kailub Russell crashes he seems to come out on top and with Round 3 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series on Sunday in North Carolina on a track considered "home" he's got the best chance to start out the season with three stra...
Continue readingIf anything is abundantly clear in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season it's that leads don't hold, winning isn't everything and no one can be counted out of the Championship. Chris Blose leads the field heading into Round 11 on Saturday in Austin ...
Continue readingCheck out the action from Will Markolf's Motosport.com helmet cam. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingTrey Canard's season-ending accident during the Semi in Detroit proves anything can happen to anyone in Supercross. With Canard out, Ryan Dungey's points lead in the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season went from 45 to 77 by the end of Round 12...
Continue readingKacy Martinez started riding dirt bikes a bit older than a lot of professional riders, albeit, not by much. While some get bit by the riding bug at age 4 or 5, Martinez started riding at 8 and things progressed quickly from there. After dismantl...
Continue readingChris Blose dominated Round 10 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series on Saturday in New Orleans and takes the early lead in points to start the first of six rounds in the "Race to the Championship" format. The points reset for the Top 10 riders a...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 12 of Supercross at Ford Field in Detroit with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads south to St. Louis for Round 13 on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 Detroit...
Continue readingEli Tomac ended his winless streak at nine while stopping Ryan Dungey's win streak at three and made a big leap towards second in the point standings for the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season. Tomac last won in Phoenix for Round 2 and therea...
Continue readingIt may be Round 10 for the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season but the series is just starting on Saturday in New Orleans where the Top 10 riders in points through Round 9 start anew with just five points separating 10th from first place. Kyle Regal l...
Continue readingIt might not be the year of Ryan Dungey, yet, but a win on Saturday for Round 12 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series adds some more checkmarks to his growing list of career firsts accomplished this season. Dungey won for the first time ...
Continue readingJump on board with Larry Reyes JR. and take a lap around Climax MX Park. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill Kailub Russell overcame some early challenges and challengers to win a muddy Round 2 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series in Georgia on Sunday. Russell grabbed the holeshot and uncharacteristically fell back to fou...
Continue readingKyle Regal was already a lock to compete in the "Race to the Championship" rounds of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series but an overall sweep for two nights of racing in Southaven, MS guaranteed him the #1 position and six points heading into Round ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 11 of Supercross at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross takes on the Motor City for Round 12 on Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. All photos by Ryne...
Continue readingRyan Dungey is looking unstoppable as the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross points leader won again on Saturday, a career first three-straight, and leaves Indianapolis with a 45 point margin over Trey Canard. More than 60,000 fans watched Round 11 ...
Continue readingRound 2 of the 2015 Grand National Cross Country series brings the battle to the red clay of Georgia at Aonia Pass Motocross Park in the city of Washington. Two-time defending Champion, who started his campaign for a third straight crown had lit...
Continue readingIt's all or nothing for some Arenacross riders this weekend as Round 9 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series is the final stop before the "Race to the Championship" begins and only the Top 10 riders in points move on to compete for the Arenacross c...
Continue readingRyan Dungey got his first ever Daytona win last week now he's looking for another career-first: three-straight victories if he can pull off the checkered flag on Saturday at Indianapolis. Dungey heads into Round 11 of the 2015 Monster Energy Sup...
Continue readingA minor shakeup in the point standings and a new leader emerged after two nights of racing for Arenacross Round 8 held Friday and Saturday at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA. Kyle Regal emerged on top despite finishing sixth in Moto...
Continue readingPhoto: Ken Hill Is there any stopping Kailub Russell? The two-time defending Grand National Cross Country series Champion started the 2015 season with, what else, a win. Believe it or not, his victory on Sunday at the very challenging Rodman...
Continue readingPhoto: MXGP That didn't take long. After a rather difficult start to the 2015 Motocross World Championship in Round 1, Ryan Villopoto roared back winning Race 1 and the overall for Round 2 held on Sunday in Thailand. It was the first time th...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Round 10 of Supercross at Daytona with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads north to Indianapolis for Round 11 on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015...
Continue readingIt doesn't really seem to matter if Ryan Dungey wins the holeshot, eventually he crosses the finish line first. Dungey won his second straight, fourth of the season and first ever at Daytona on Saturday for Round 10 of the 2015 Monster Energy Su...
Continue readingThe first time jitters are gone and hopefully this time out Ryan Villopoto's bike doesn't stall. As the gates dropped on Race 1 of Round 1 for the 2015 Motocross World Championship on Saturday in Qatar, Villopoto went nowhere fast as the top rid...
Continue readingOff-roading is back! The 2015 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series returns on Sunday for its 41st season and if last year was an indicator, expect bigger crowds and more riders for this spectacle of dirt bike racing. The 40th season last...
Continue readingTake a lap on board with Rory Sullivan at Mesquite Offroad. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingA three-way points battle is brewing in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series as riders make an all-out push to remain in the Top 10 before the "Race to the Championship" rounds commence. Round 8 in Council Bluffs, IA should help mix things up with ...
Continue readingOnbord with Max Markolf at Climax MX park in Ga. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingDaytona International Speedway continues its long standing Supercross tradition on Saturday with Round 10 of the Monster Energy Supercross series held on the grassy area of the famous home to the Daytona 500. In many respects Daytona is the birt...
Continue readingMatt Goerke led wire-to-wire in Moto 2 that helped give him the overall for Round 7 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series held on Saturday in Kansas City, MO. The win combined with a third-place Moto 1 finish and points leader Jacob Hayes having a...
Continue readingPhoto: MXGP Welcome to the MXGPs, kid. Ryan Villopoto didn't exactly have the overwhelmingly debut performance he hoped and everyone else thought he would for Round 1 of the Motocross World Championship on Saturday in Qatar. The four-time A...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 9 - the second race at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta - with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross takes on Daytona for Round 10 on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015...
Continue readingAfter a bit of back and forth to start Round 9 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series, Ryan Dungey grabbed the lead on Lap 5 and took the checkered flag on Saturday in Atlanta. Dungey is the first three-time winner this season and the vict...
Continue readingThe Top 10 riders in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season have just three Rounds left to secure their spot in the "Race for the Championship" as the series stops in Kansas City on Saturday to help start the stretch run. The races leading up to Roun...
Continue readingThe track is different but the dirt is the same as the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season remains in Atlanta for back-to-back races with Round 9 on Saturday at the Georgia Dome. Chad Reed dominated the field last time around and he'll no doub...
Continue readingUpdated We've traveled across the country in search of the best places to ride dirt bikes only to arrive in the Northeast section of the United States under seven feet of snow. Snow or no snow, riding dirt bikes isn't too far from...
Continue readingIn what's now the most highly anticipated season of the FIM Motocross World Championship, at least for followers in the United States, the 2015 series starts Saturday where a very popular and arguably one of the best-ever American riders begins hi...
Continue readingPhoto: ShiftOne Photography Who says second place isn't first? Kyle Regal took second in Moto 1 and again in Moto 2 to win Round 6 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series on Saturday in Tampa, FL. Regal didn't make taking the runner-up spot...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 8 at the Georgia Dome Atlanta with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross stays in Atlanta for Round 9 on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 Atlanta 1 Supercross
Continue readingNow Chad Reed looks untouchable. Reed extended his record streak of winning at least one race a season to 11 years with a dominate performance on Saturday at the Georgia Dome in the first of two races held in Atlanta for the 2015 Monster Energy ...
Continue readingPhoto: Shift One Photography Riders should be rested, with any lingering wounds well-nursed, for Round 6 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series on Saturday at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL thanks to the first two-week break of the season. After eig...
Continue readingHe's competed in the X Games, Supercross and is a regular face in Arenacross. Now at 32, Daniel Blair might be considered in the twilight of his career but you wouldn't know it based on the results from this year. Racing for the MotoSport.com/...
Continue readingMonster Energy Supercross awarded fans in Atlanta for turning out in droves the past few years by scheduling two back-to-back Rounds at the Georgia Dome, the first coming on Saturday, and yes, the track layout will be different. Ryan Dungey ente...
Continue readingGo east. That's apparently the simple answer to the question of where are the best places to ride dirt bikes. Trekking across the country it is clear the stronghold of dirt bike riding gets tighter the further east one goes. Th...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads to the East Coast for two Rounds in Atlanta starting Saturday with Round 8. All photos by Ryne...
Continue readingRound 7 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season held Saturday in Arlington wasn't so much dramatic as it was consistent. Points leader Ryan Dungey led the race from start to finish. Ken Roczen, second in points, fell in behind Dungey on Lap...
Continue readingThe 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour came to a fitting conclusion on Saturday in Tunica, MS as Heath Harrison won just like he did the first seven Rounds and overwhelmingly clinched the "Clash for Cash" Championship. Harrison set the fastest lap of th...
Continue readingThe first of six 250SX East races starts off Round 7 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Arlington, TX and a bit of history could be made if Vicki Golden qualifies for the Main. The much-anticipated 250SX Eastern Regional...
Continue readingEverything is bigger in Texas. Yes, even in Moto. When we started this venture of finding the best places to ride dirt bikes only two states received its own geographical area. California and Texas. Coming in at #2 and...
Continue readingTwo nights of racing and two more new winners. Round 5 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series held in Wilkes-Barre, PA featured four Motos over two days and when it was all done, Bobby Kiniry stood tall on Friday and Matt Goerke took center podium...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 6 at Petco Park in San Diego with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads east for Round 7 on Saturday in Dallas. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 San Diego Supercross
Continue readingTrey Canard is first to put his name among the winners at Petco Park in San Diego. Round 6 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series visited a familiar city but for the first time Petco Park, home of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres, ...
Continue readingHeath Harrison can't end the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour undefeated in the series' primary event but he is already the undisputed Champion in the "Clash for Cash" class. The ninth and final round of the AX Tour is Saturday in Tunica, MS and Harri...
Continue readingLike the tightness of an Arenacross track the point spread going into Round 5 of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series this weekend in Wilkes-Barre, PA is no different as 10th place is separated by fourth-place by just 23 points but for the Top 3 it's...
Continue readingGared Steinke got his first taste of an Arenacross track in Oregon as a kid and has been hooked ever since. Now a six-year pro, Steinke is deep in the hunt for points in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series where he currently ranks 10th. Racing f...
Continue readingThe 2015 Monster Energy Supercross series visits a usual city but new venue on Saturday where Petco Park in San Diego hosts Round 6, the last West Coast date until April. Since 2003, Chad Reed and Davi Millsaps are the only current 450SX riders ...
Continue readingWe were inundated with responses for the best places to ride dirt bikes in the Midwest. In fact, the Midwest could be the answer to the general question of where are the best places to ride dirt bikes. Don't need to go any furt...
Continue readingSlipping on a pair of any 'ole dirt bike tires may get you rolling but if you're looking for speed, handling, cornering, great starts, quality jumps, flying through whoops and well, winning, then a bit of research is involved. In many respects, ...
Continue readingPhoto: AMSOIL Arenacross Facebook page Chris Blose returned to form after crashing in Round 2 forcing a missed night of action and landing out of the Top 10 in three out of four Motos in Round 3 by sweeping both Motos on Saturday in Nashville ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 5 in Anaheim with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross tackles Petco Park in San Diego for Round 6 on Saturday before heading east. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 A3...
Continue readingRyan Dungey got his first victory of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim and extended his points lead to 11 with one Round remaining before the series heads east. Dungey, who entered Round 5 without ...
Continue readingThe tight quarters of racing in the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series is proving difficult for some riders as crashes have forced some out of competition and other on-track accidents require those staying up right to navigate around the mess Jacob Ha...
Continue readingThree winners in four Rounds thus far in the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season so it seems anything goes for Round 5, the third and final stop at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Anyone in the Top 10 for points is a good bet for center podium h...
Continue readingMitchell Oldenburg puts in some fast laps with Jimmy Albertson at the Milestone SX track. Check out the action from his MotoSport.com helmet cam. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingIt was no surprise when asking for the best places to ride in the southwest that a lot of responses veered towards trail riding rather than actual motocross tracks. The American Southwest which for our purposes includes the sta...
Continue readingHeath Harrison's Clash for Cash win streak all but ended at the drop of the gate when a crash sent him to the back of the field and he simply ran out of time to catch winner Johnny Moore in Round 8 of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour on Saturday in ...
Continue readingMatt Goerke still hasn't won a Moto. It makes no difference though as Goerke added three more podiums to his 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season during the two-day Round 3 event in Colorado Springs, CO and keeps his lead in the Championship points rac...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 4 in Oakland with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads back to Anaheim for Round 5 on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 Oakland Supercross
Continue readingTrey Canard got his first Supercross win in four years making easy work of his A2 rival Chad Reed and taking advantage of a Ken Roczen crash on Saturday for Round 4 in Oakland. In what's now an infamous black flag ruling given to Reed last week ...
Continue readingTwo Rounds remain in the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour and though the winners for most of the primary classes have been determined the competition is swift and there's still much to ride for when the gates drop for Round 8 on Saturday in Starkville, ...
Continue readingNo repeat winners yet in two rounds of the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross season consisting of five races and three overalls along with a shake-up in the points standings including a leader without a win. With four Motos scheduled for Round 3, two on Frid...
Continue readingSupercross returned to Oakland in 2011 after a 27 year hiatus and only two riders have brought home a win since then: James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto. With Villopoto overseas in the MXGPs and Stewart banned from racing, a new name will be stamp...
Continue readingMotosport.com caught up with GEICO Honda rider Matt Bisceglia while at Lake Elsinore on a windy day putting in laps in preparation for the next round of the West Coast Supercross. Hang on tight as "Matty B" is absolutely ripping around this...
Continue readingWhen asking for the best places to ride dirt bikes around the country we thought a popular answer might simply be California. That's why we put the Golden state in its own category. Not just because of its immense size but the various landscapes...
Continue readingHeath Harrison continued his dominate riding in the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour "Clash for Cash" event winning for the seventh time in seven Rounds and adding another win in the AX Pro class on Saturday in Hattiesburg, MS. Harrison seemed undeter...
Continue readingMotoSport rider Gared Steinke followed up a difficult night of racing on Friday for Round 2 of the 2015 AMOIL Arenacross series with a fifth-overall on night two giving him enough points to reach the Top 10 in the Championship standings. Grand R...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 3 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross heads to Oakland for Round 4 on Saturday. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 Anaheim 2 Supercross
Continue readingIs your old buddy looking a bit dingy and clapped out? Before sending your aging dirt bike to the big scrap heap in the sky or just letting it rust in the shed until you get around to parting it out, several methods exist to re...
Continue readingIt's only Round 3 but it already feels like April just three weeks into the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season. Sure, Ken Roczen came out on top, again, remaining undefeated this year at Anaheim after taking the lead on Lap 2 and riding mostl...
Continue readingMississippi gets the final three rounds of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour beginning with Round 7 in Hattiesburg on Saturday where Heath Harrison tries to stay undefeated in the "Clash for Cash" series. Harrison wrapped up the Clash Championship ...
Continue readingThree teammates swept the podium in AMSOIL Arenacross Round 1 and all four members of Team Babbitt Monster Energy Kawasaki placed in the overall Top 5 giving an already early indication of who the rider, or in this case, the riders are to beat fo...
Continue readingIt's Round 3 and the second trip of three to Angel Stadium on Saturday in Anaheim for the 2015 Supercross season. The track for A2 is likely to be a bit more complex than the Round 1 version which many felt was pretty soft in terms of the techni...
Continue readingWe asked and you answered. This is Part 1 of a seven part series on the best places to ride dirt bikes in the continental United States. We all know the real truth - as long as you're on a dirt bike do bad places really exist? ...
Continue readingHeath Harrison all but guaranteed himself the winner of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour "Clash for Cash" series with his sixth straight win on Saturday in Murfreesboro, TN. Harrison has not lost in the Clash, the most lucrative of the three Main ...
Continue readingNot all eyes were focused on Round 2 of Supercross on Saturday in Phoenix as the 2015 AMSOIL Arenacross series started its biggest and perhaps most anticipated season yet on the same day in Cincinnati. Chris Blose won Moto 1 and took third in Mo...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 2 at Chase Field in Phoenix with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross Round 3 is back in Southern California at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015...
Continue readingEli Tomac won his first Supercross race in the 450 class rebounding from a disastrous 20th place last week, thanks to several crashes, to jump into the Top 10 for points as Jimmy Albertson became the first MotoSport rider to make the Main for the ...
Continue readingAMSOIL Arenacross drops the gates for its biggest season on Saturday in Cincinnati and the 2015 series continues the "Race to the Championship" format in the competition. A new champion is certain to be crowned this year as Tyler Bowers, the fou...
Continue readingRound 6 of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour coincides with Round 1 of the AMSOIL Arenacross tour which could help upend the point standings. Heath Harrison currently leads the "Clash for Cash' event with 125 points and puts his five straight victo...
Continue readingChase Field in Phoenix, AZ hosts Round 2 of the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season on Saturday where Ken Roczen tries to make it two in a row and MotoSport riders just try to get into the Main. Roczen led all 20 laps of Round 1 at Anaheim to ...
Continue reading2014 Thor Mini Olympics at Gatorback Cycle Park ft TJ Rios battling in the Mini SR. 12-15 SX Main Event. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour resumed on Saturday after a three week holiday break with Round 5 in Jackson, MS and Heath Harrison turned in another dominating performance to win the coveted "Clash for Cash" event. The win marks five straight r...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Supercross Round 1 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim with MotoSport-sponsored riders and others. Supercross Round 2 is Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. All photos by Ryne Swanberg. 2015 Anaheim 1...
Continue readingDifferent bike same result for Ken Roczen. Roczen became the fourth rider since 2000 to take back-to-back season opening Supercross wins with his dominating Round 1 performance on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim to start the 2015 season. ...
Continue readingEkland, Pennsylvania is home to one of the most beautiful tracks in the nation. Join Michael Fowler as he makes his way around the loam lined rolling hillsides unique to Miles Mountain. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingOn Monday, we presented the Top 10 Videos viewed on MotoSport.com for 2014 starting with #6-10. On Tuesday we unveiled #2-5. Today, we announce the #1 video of 2014. It's amassed nearly 1.3 million views and counting. It was relea...
Continue readingEventually, it might go down as one of the most talked about and controversial starts to a racing season but despite all the drama, the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season opens the doors on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. As always, que...
Continue readingThe 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour three-week break ends on Saturday as Round 5 resumes the series in Jackson, MS. Heath Harrison leads the field with 100 points in the high-payout "Clash for Cash" event. Harrison puts his four race win streak on the...
Continue readingRobby Marshall takes on the J-Day Pro Class at Crow Hill MX in Baldwinville, MA. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe silly season is coming to a close. Finally! In less than two weeks the gates drop in Anaheim and the throttle gets pinned for the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross season. It's one of the most rigorous schedules in professional sports - 17 dates...
Continue readingIn a decision that sent shockwaves through the Supercross community, James Stewart's 16-month suspension from racing, resulting from a failed drug test in April at Seattle Supercross, has a bit more than just him, his fans and fans of Supercross u...
Continue readingIf we told you there's a new sport that doesn't involve dirt or even Motocross but you'd probably like just as much, maybe even more, would you believe us? Ok, how about if we said you could still ride your dirt bike? The difference? Instead o...
Continue readingThe FIM's judgment of James Stewart is in and it's not pretty. Stewart is suspended for the entire 2015 race season, pending appeal, after testing positive for an amphetamine at Seattle Supercross in April. The positive result came from the pres...
Continue readingJust a little more than two weeks left. The 2015 Supercross season starts on Jan. 3, 2015 in Anaheim, CA at Angel Stadium. The first of three dates in Anaheim and one of six in the Golden State for the year, the 2015 Supercross series already bo...
Continue readingHeath Harrison won his fourth-straight "Clash for Cash" race and Travis Sewell won his fourth-straight AX Pro Lites class event and added another win AX Pro class win in Round 4 of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour on Saturday in Memphis, TN. Harri...
Continue readingMotoSport.com AX Tour fans should expect some of the best racing of the season for Round 4 on Saturday in Memphis, TN as riders fight for championship points before the extended holiday break. Heath Harrison is undefeated in the "Cash for Clash"...
Continue readingMotocross isn't just a guy's sport. Women love it too whether they race, enjoy the trails, cheer on their favorite rider or all of the above. A lot of Motocross gear blurs the line between male and female though some manufacturers ...
Continue readingMateo Restrepo shows us around the MOTOX Compound in Culloden, Georgia as he prepares for the 2014 Mini O's event. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingIf your husband, dad, boyfriend or S.O. rides dirt bikes then you have it easy for perfect holiday shopping but if you're struggling on what to actually buy, then let MotoSport give you some pointers. The Motocross man in your ...
Continue readingHeath Harrison is now three-for-three in the "Cash for Clash" and Travis Sewell took another win in the AX Pro Lites class to close out the third round of the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour held on Saturday at the Batesville Civic Center in Batesville...
Continue readingThe 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour hits Mississippi on Saturday for Round 3 in the first of five stops in the Magnolia State. Heath Harrison looks to keep his "Clash for Cash" winning streak alive and stay atop the standings in the series' highest e...
Continue readingChristmas gift shopping for your kids is usually not a difficult task. What makes it hard is finding a special present that makes this year, and every year, most memorable. Your child may need socks and, if polite, he or she wi...
Continue readingThere's two Robby Marshalls riding dirt bikes professionally but only one is from the United States and that's how the American says is the quickest way to figure out who is who. The spelling of his name is a little different, too. Marshall, an E...
Continue readingWatch and learn as Devin Culbreth shows us what its like to go from near 11th to 4th in a lap! Listen as he rides his Kawasaki 250F to the max in the 450B Class, doing everything he can to make his way to the front. We bare could stop this...
Continue readingEnjoy some great battles as New York native Kyle Bitterman takes on the 450 A class in moto two at the 2014 Muddy Creek Top Gun Showdown. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingCheck out the action from the New Zealand Speedcross on board with Brad Groombridge! For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingAs you gather around your Thanksgiving turkey (or ham) on Thursday take a moment to reflect on that last ride around the track. You have a lot to be thankful for don't you? Family, friends and the bounty in front of you goes without saying. Le...
Continue readingHeath Harrison and Travis Sewell continued their dominance on the 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour with each rider posting wins in Round 2 held on Saturday at Western Kentucky University's L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green, KY. Harrison took ...
Continue readingThe 2015 MotoSport.com AX Tour resumes this weekend with gates dropping for Round 2 at 7 p.m. Saturday at Western Kentucky University's L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green, KY. AX Tour veteran Heath Harrison rides atop the "Clash for Cash...
Continue readingRiding dirt bikes and making a living in the pro ranks is difficult on so many levels. Talent is key of course, but a lot of riders simply run out of time and money to pursue their dreams beyond regional racing. Most ride for life but settle back ...
Continue readingMotosport.com caught up with Tennessee native Joshua Dickerson while at Fast Farms MX in Altamont, TN. Ride along with Joshua as he takes us for a lap around this pristine track in the 450C class For more videos from MotoSport, click...
Continue readingMotoSport.com is pleased to return to the 2015 racing season along with Crossland Motorsports as the title sponsor to the MotoSport.com/GPI/Honda racing team. This is the second year MotoSport and Crossland Motorsports have joined to sponsor rid...
Continue readingKailub Russell rolls into round 13 of the GNCC series with the championship and his 2-stroke KTM 150! Check out the action from his Motosport Helmet Cam! For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingEli Tomac swept four Motos and won the King of Bercy crown by an astonishing 11 points this weekend in Lille, France. The King of Bercy, one of the biggest Supercross events in Europe, switched venues for 2014 as repairs to Bercy Stadium prevent...
Continue readingThe 2014 Bercy Supercross, renamed the Paris-Lille Supercross just for this year, takes place this weekend in a new venue at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France as the 30-year old Bercy Stadium in Paris gets an overhaul. Despite the locat...
Continue readingRyne Swanberg, or "Swanny" as he is affectionately known, is the genius behind the camera for all those Supercross and Motocross photos MotoSport posts after every round. Named after Chicago Cubs Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg, Swanberg got the pho...
Continue readingHop on board with Trevor Ezell as he takes us for a lap around his home track 800MX in Crofton, Kentucky. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingArgentina played host to the International Six Days Enduro held Nov 3-8 where Team USA grabbed second just 10 minutes back from now three-time defending champion France. The ISDE, also known as the Olympics of Motorcycling, started in 1913 as th...
Continue readingTravis Sewell leads the AX Pro Lites and AX Pro classes while Heath Harrison took the checkered flag in the coveted "Clash for Cash" event for Round 1 of the 2014-15 MotoSport.com AX Tour held on Saturday in Cookeville, TN. Sewell, a veteran to ...
Continue readingHere's a look inside the action packed process of constructing a professional supercross facility. MX Track Builders is a leading motocross, supercross, and arenacross track design and construction company. For more information check them out...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour returns with 10 stops in the southeast and the gates to Round 1 drop Saturday at Hyder-Burks Arena in Cookeville, TN. This year's tour keeps the "Clash for Cash" event where the best riders from the AX and AX Lites clas...
Continue readingNew Hampshire native Aaron Zieflfelder gates up to take on the 250 A class at the final round of the 2014 Vurb Classic calendar in Lyman, Maine. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingBuying a motorized vehicle whether it's on two or four wheels tends to bring up the question of whether insurance is necessary. A dirt bike is a motorcycle, right? And motorcyclists need insurance. But I'm riding off-road. I'm on the Motocross t...
Continue readingSo, how is dirt bike riding working out for you? If you're like many who jump into this sport, perhaps you too bought a dirt bike some time ago thinking it's little more than a mountain bike on steroids. Actually, that's not too far from the tru...
Continue readingThere's a growing craze in the Motocross world in the arena of pit bikes. These smaller cousins to full-sized dirt bikes are not new, but their popularity is increasing as more people discover just how fun riding these miniature dirt bikes can be....
Continue readingWe go for a ride with 450 A class rider Dana Krause at Sleepy Hollow MX Park in Fredericksburg, PA. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingThe racing season is now over and most riders put their dirt bikes or ATVs in hibernation somewhere in the garage or shed and wait for the winter thaw sometime next year. Just kidding - seriously who puts their dirt bikes or AT...
Continue readingSpeed is a good thing on your dirt bike or ATV, it is in fact, what draws many to racing or just whipping through trails. Brakes sometimes become an afterthought until difficulty slowing down presents a whole other issue. Brake...
Continue readingDon't challenge Kailub Russell. If you want a chance to beat him. Russell, who won his second straight Grand National Cross Country series Championship after Round 11, took Round 13 at Ironman Raceway, the final of the season, in most impressi...
Continue readingThe 2014 Grand National Cross Country series comes to a close this weekend with Round 13 at the AMSOIL Ironman in Crawfordsville, IN and though the Championship is settled the final podium standings remain open. Kailub Russell ...
Continue readingGrinding it out on the track is a great way to spend an afternoon on your dirt bike or ATV unless of course grinding it out refers to the sound coming from your transmission. If you've been riding long enough, then you probably...
Continue readingTake a lap on board with Challen Tennant at Silver Dollar MX park in the Schoolboy 2 class Moto 2. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingDavi Millsaps returned to racing for the first time since the 2013 Supercross finale to win the 2014 Monster Cup on Saturday in Las Vegas. Millsaps sat out the 2013 Motocross season to heal a surgically repaired knee and then prior to the start ...
Continue readingMotocross reached Canada about the same time the sport took root in the United States after Edison Dye brought it to North America from Europe in the 1960s. Back then, the Canadian Motorcycle Association sanctioned off-road or scrambling races as ...
Continue readingThe Monster Cup on Saturday in Las Vegas represents the unofficial half-way point between the end of the Motocross season and the beginning of the Supercross season. It's a welcome break in the middle of the Silly Season but doesn't keep us from l...
Continue readingDavid Vertucci has been gaining attention, proving himself as an A class rider. Jump on board as we take a lap with him around Doublin Gap MX Park in Shippensburg PA. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingA welcome respite from the withdrawals of Motocross which ended almost two months ago is finally upon us as one of the most anticipated races of the year takes place on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The 2014 Monster Cup along with i...
Continue readingTake a lap with Kailub Russell at Powerline Park GNCC Round 11 on his KTM150. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingMotosport.com caught up with Bri Degray while at Pleasure Valley Raceway for the Youth Regional. Hang on tight and ride along with Bri as she rips the start and quickly puts herself in the lead. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPhoto: Chris Tedesco Consider it a safe bet that the Red Bull Straight Rhythm held on Saturday in Pomona, CA won't be a one-time deal. The inaugural event lived up to the hype as more than 10,000 fans braved soaring temperatures to watch who ...
Continue readingHe almost won. On a 150. In the end, Kailub Russell took second in Round 12 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series on Sunday at Powerline Park in St. Clairsville, OH. He's already won the championship, this time it was a bit for chari...
Continue readingWhat is sure to be a highly anticipated annual event, if not already, the Red Bull Straight Rhythm is set for 3 p.m. (PST) tomorrow in Pomona, CA. Straight Rhythm gives riders a chance to compete head-to-head in bracket-style competition on a Su...
Continue readingKailub Russell secured the 2014 Grand National Cross Country Championship two weeks ago so rather than watch as a very happy spectator for the final two races of the season, he's not only going to race but make it a bit harder on himself to win. ...
Continue readingUpdated: Four-time defending AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto is leaving the United States and taking his talents overseas to the Motocross World Championship series. The move announced today by Kawasaki along with the launch of the compa...
Continue readingThe summer sun is quickly giving away to cold and wet weather. But that doesn't mean your dirt bike takes the season off. Actually, rain offers some of the best dirt bike riding anywhere though do expect to get a bit muddy. Riding in the rain al...
Continue readingPhoto: MotoXAddicts The United States took third behind Belgium and Chamberlain Trophy winner France for the 2014 Motocross of Nations held on Sunday in Latvia in front of an estimated 63,000 people. Heralded as the Olympics of Motocross, Fr...
Continue readingThe Motocross of Nations, or if you want to be culturally correct, the Motocross des Nations, takes place on Sunday in Latvia. It is one of the oldest traditions in Motocross and started well before the sport ever took hold in the United States....
Continue readingYou ride long enough hitting the dirt is inevitable. It's almost a rite of passage for those who enter the sport. Usually, crashing on your dirt bike results in minor bumps and bruises. In the event of modest injuries that come with the territor...
Continue readingToday is the first day of Fall (first full day) and with school in session, cold weather coming (if not already arrived) and now a month since the crowning of a Motocross Champion it's easy to get cooped up in the house especially if tracks near y...
Continue readingAll he needed was ninth-place. Instead Kailub Russell took the checkered flag for Round 11 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series on Sunday at Mountain Ridge in Central City, PA and with it a second-straight Championship. It wasn't ea...
Continue readingKailub Russell has quite a bit on the line for Round 11 in the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series Championship on Sunday at Mountain Ridge in Central City, PA. First, he's got a four-race win streak going. He also has a goal of winning out...
Continue readingYou finally mastered jumps and cornering on a dirt bike now it's time for the hard part. Climbing hills. OK, just kidding, however depending on the incline a hill can prove to be a difficult feat to master. Climbing hills, true hills, is somet...
Continue readingWe all have passions and those passions do a lot to define who we are as people. It's safe to say that whatever passion you're into, it's pretty hard to keep it under wraps. In fact, if you're into something, really into something, you likely have...
Continue readingShortly before Broc Papi headed off to the Junior World Motocross Championship we caught up with him at Malvern Motocross Park in Waynesburg, Ohio. Take a ride along with Broc as he rips up this Ohio dirt with his KTM125. For more...
Continue readingIt could be argued that Gary Semics' career off the track is as successful as he was on the track. So how do you surpass the distinction of being the first Supercross Champion for the 500cc class? Then add a runner-up finish in the AMA 500 Natio...
Continue readingPhoto: Ray Archer If Ryan Villopoto does race the 2015 MXGP Championship series he'll face probably the stiffest competition he's has had in a while. Antonio Cairolo clinched his eighth World title on Sunday a round early - a feat Villopoto ...
Continue readingKailub Russell added to his Championship points lead with a dominating Round 10 performance in the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series on Sunday at Unadilla Raceway in New Berlin, NY. Russell didn't grab the holeshot but he quickly passed P...
Continue readingYou didn't really think Motocross ended did you? One-off racing events grab headlines during the silly season and what's sure to be an end-of-summer hit in the coming years got a successful start this weekend in Michigan. The inaugural $50K Edge...
Continue readingThe summer break is over and the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series returns this weekend for Round 10 at the Unadilla Raceway in New Berlin, NY. Points leader Kailub Russell, a MotoSport-sponsored rider, heads into the final stretch with a...
Continue readingThe champagne is barely dry and already off-season moves are being discussed and Moto fans everywhere slowly succumb into withdrawals. As Ken Roczen and Jeremy Martin bask in the glory of a Motocross Championship, riders and teams are hard at wo...
Continue readingA used dirt bike is a great way to get into the sport or upgrade from a current bike you've outgrown without breaking the bank. A used dirt bike is obviously much less expensive and the cash saved can be spent towards upgrades and replacement part...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 12 at the Utah National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. This is the final round of Motocross so you'll have to wait until January to see who MotoSport sponsors for the 2015 Supercross season....
Continue readingThe 12th and final round of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series gave fans nothing short of an exciting end to the season as the 450 class winner came down to the final Moto and history was written. Ken Roczen joined a prestigiou...
Continue readingThe 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series comes to a dramatic end on Saturday at the Utah National as two teammates battle head-to-head for the 450 class crown and five riders in the 250 class vie for second and third on the final podiu...
Continue readingWhy would you ever want to sell your dirt bike?! OK, lots of reasons exist. Whether you're saying goodbye to your first "friend" because it's time to move on or you simply hate the damn thing because every time you ride something goes wrong - eve...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 11 at the Indiana National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. The final round of Motocross is August 23th at the Utah National in Tooele, UT. 2014 Indiana National
Continue readingAs expected, Round 11 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series helped shape a final race showdown in the 450 class next week and Round 12 at the Utah National turns into a victory lap for 250 class champion Jeremy Martin who will ride with the #...
Continue readingThe inaugural Indiana National hosts Round 11 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship series on Saturday and could very well introduce a champion in the 250 class but most certainly help shape the final standings, and offer insight into the s...
Continue readingRiders never quit. We're not talking about on race day, though that's true too. Riders never quit riding. It's a sport that covers all ages. You start when you're old enough to walk (well a lot of people do) and as long as you can still open the...
Continue readingOwning a dirt bike requires constant maintenance. Much of it is relatively easy however it should be performed pretty quick after a day on the track or trails. Sometimes you have to address immediate issues to save your day of riding. For some, ...
Continue readingKailub Russell may be in the middle of a nearly three-month long break in the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series but he's keeping busy on his bike in the meantime so he's ready to take home his second consecutive championship when competitio...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 10 at the Unadilla National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 11 is August 16th at the Indiana National in Crawfordsville, IN. 2014 Unadilla National
Continue readingThe 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship series just got a bit more exciting after Round 10 results on Saturday at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, NY. As the championship lead tightened in the 450 class and got clearer in the 250 class, We...
Continue readingBefore heading off to the track or trails it's likely you create a check list of what to bring so you're not left empty-handed miles from home or the nearest parts store. If you don't - it's a really good idea and a habit worth starting. Likely ...
Continue readingPhoto: Transworld Motocross Davi Millsaps is finally healed and has a new ride. He announced on Instagram a few days ago that Rockstar Energy KTM released him from his contract and doctors released him to ride so it's possible the 2013 AMA S...
Continue readingFive time GNCC Champion and past Loretta's Champion Andrew Matusek rebounds from a 16th place moto one finish in this moto tow battle that resulted in a impressive 4th place ride behind Ricky Renner, James Povolny, and Mike McDade. For mor...
Continue readingRiders in the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series get an extra weekend to make the trek from the Washougal National on the West Coast to the Unadilla National on the East Coast where racing resumes August 9. Just three rounds remai...
Continue readingIvan Tedesco, who rode for the MotoSport sponsored Rockstar Energy KTM team during the 2014 AMA Supercross season in place of Davi Millsaps, announced his retirement from Motocross and professional racing last weekend. Tedesco won the 2004 and 2...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 9 at the Washougal National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 10 is August 9th at the Unadilla National in Unadilla, NY. 2014 Washougal National
Continue readingMotoSport riders Weston Peick and Joey Savatgy took sixth-place overalls in their respective classes on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series at Washougal Motocross Park. Both riders made inroads in the poi...
Continue readingAMSOIL Arenacross released its 2015 schedule this week showcasing dates in all corners of the country and for the first time the championship race in Las Vegas. Arenacross kicks its season off on January 10, 2015 in Cincinnati, OH, a first for t...
Continue readingThe scenic Washougal Motocross Park is the site for Round 9 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series and after Saturday riders get their second two-week break before hitting the home stretch of the season. Last week, three MotoSp...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 8 at Spring Creek National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 9 is Saturday at Washougal National in Washougal, WA. 2014 Spring Creek National
Continue readingMotoSport sponsored riders took three spots in the Top 10 overall for the first time this season in the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday at the Spring Creek National in Millville, MN. Weston Peick continued his reign landing...
Continue readingIt's kept many riders out for a year...and counting. Look at any given injury list throughout the year and see the who is not racing in Motocross because of it. Some return, some are never the same. Knee injuries. Motocross riders don't fright...
Continue readingThe 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series heads west for Round 8 on Saturday at the Spring Creek National in Millville, MN. Time is running out for the rest of the field as three of the four most dominate riders this season in the 450...
Continue readingSome of the best ideas in life happen when two friends sit and chat while enjoying a pint of their favorite brew. In the movies, at least, napkins get tossed back and forth as rough drawings turn into something gold. Bryce Stevens and Andrew Cu...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 7 at Budds Creek National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 8 is Saturday at Spring Creek National in Millville, MN. 2014 Budds Creek National
Continue readingBudds Creek celebrated 25 years of hosting Motocross racing events on Saturday with Round 7 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National Championship in Mechanicsville, MD where MotoSport riders found some success to start the second half of the s...
Continue readingRedBud proved not too kindly to MotoSport riders so maybe Budds Creek National, which celebrates 25 years of hosting Motocross on Saturday, offers a bit more likeable conditions. Budds Creek is Round 7 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 6 at RedBud National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 7 is Saturday at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD. 2014 RedBud National
Continue readingMotoSport riders had a difficult time on Saturday at the RedBud National in Buchanan, MI for Round 6 of the 2014 Pro Motocross Championship series. A crash in Moto 1 dumped Weston Peick to the back and kept him out of Moto 2. Peick ended with a ...
Continue readingLike any sport, Motocross boasts its share of superstitions and rituals. From the arcane to the absurd, most riders have them and swear they work. Rituals might begin days before or not until the 30 second card. A rider without any rituals, some...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 5 at the Tennessee National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 6 is Saturday at RedBud in Buchanan, MI. 2014 Tennessee National
Continue readingThere's no such thing as just a dirt bike rider. Rather, people who ride dirt bikes fall into one of several categories or types of dirt bike riders. The type of dirt bike rider is dependent on where the rider usually frequents and how often. No...
Continue readingApparently switching bikes works. Jimmy Albertson raced to his best Moto finish of the year on Saturday in Round 5 for the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at the Tennessee National grabbing 13th place. The MotoSport-sponsored rider switched to a KT...
Continue readingWhew. The break is over. The 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series resumes with the Tennessee National on Saturday in Blountville, TN. Unlike the Supercross season which affords riders one break near the end of the season, Motocross g...
Continue reading"Here Sprocket!" "Holeshot. Stay!" Huh? You know you've entered a die-hard Moto household when even their dog's name echoes a part off a dirt bike, something you hear in the pit or read about in race results. Plenty of possible dog names ex...
Continue readingKailub Russell had little trouble winning his sixth race of the year in the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series beating his closest competitor on Sunday in Round 9 by more than three minutes and never really having any competition during the ...
Continue readingA quarter of the season down and the field for the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship crown is a toss-up between four riders, however several dark horses may prove to be spoilers. Rookie Ken Roczen is the series leader for overall wins wi...
Continue readingKailub Russell enters Round 9 of the Grand National Cross Country Series in a bit of unfamiliar territory. He's favored to win his sixth race of the season and with an already considerable Championship points lead there's an opportunity to put a...
Continue readingTired of Facebook? Then check out Instagram - the online version of a photo album. Gone are the days when you'd sit next to (fill in the blank) on the couch flipping through a dusty photo album filled with photos of yesteryear and beyond. Today,...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 4 at High Point National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. The season takes a two-week break before Motocross Round 5 on June 28 at the Tennessee National in Blountville, TN. 2014 High Point...
Continue readingWeston Peick tied his best outing and overall of the season for Round 4 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series held at the High Point National on Saturday but a surging James Stewart swept both Motos and added his name to the narr...
Continue readingWhoever takes the 450 class overall for Round 4 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday at the High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA wins the championship. Well, that's only if history repeats the last six years of results. ...
Continue readingFather's Day - that faux holiday created to generate greeting card sales that forces kids everywhere out of bed early on Sunday to help make breakfast in bed, and honor their dad at least one day out of the year. Actually, the third Sunday in ...
Continue readingKailub Russell had little trouble winning Round 8, his fifth win of the year, of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series held on Sunday at Sunday Creek Raceway in Millville, OH. The GNCC defending champion not only benefitted from a "home tr...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 3 at the Thunder Valley National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 4 is Saturday at the High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA. 2014 Thunder Valley National
Continue readingThe 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series started its trek east with a Round 3 stop at the Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, CO and the thinner air did little to slow down the front runners on the season. MotoSport sponsored riders...
Continue readingDirt bike riding offers a great way to strengthen your body, grow mental acuity, sharpen dexterity and learn how to compete. It is often a family affair as the whole household is more or less involved when a member takes up the sport. Quite ofte...
Continue readingHave you ever heard of the Funky Chicken? No, it's not the latest viral music craze with some silly dance steps it's actually Round 7 of the AMA West National hare Scrambles Championship series brought to you by the Emerald Trail Riders Associat...
Continue readingThe 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series heads to the mile high venue of Thunder Valley MX Park in Lakewood, CO on Saturday for Round 3. Rookie Ken Roczen and his Red Bull KTM teammate Ryan Dungey have the headlines in the 450 class ...
Continue readingKailub Russell enters Round 8 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series this weekend in second place but his only competition to grabbing the lead is himself. Last week's news that points leader Charlie Mullins would be out until September...
Continue readingSeeing that MotoSport is located deep in the heart of Oregon, really we're just a bit south of Portland, we thought we'd do the riding community a big favor since we often get asked about the riding availability and conditions here in the state. ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 2 at Hangtown with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 3 is Saturday at the Thunder Valley National in Rancho Cordova, CA. 2014 Hangtown Motocross Classic
Continue readingThe 46th annual Hangtown Motocross Classic on Saturday lived up to its name with great racing featuring a rookie first-time winner and a change in the 450 class points leader for the 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross series. MotoSport-sponsored rider Wes...
Continue readingYou may have heard about Jerry Robin last year. He busted out an old school 1985 Honda CR250 at the Loretta Lynn's qualifier in Millville, MN and surprised everybody with both the bike and his performance. Robin was familiar with the bike, a fam...
Continue readingThe Hangtown Motocross Classic picks up Round 2 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship series on Saturday in Rancho Cordova, CA. Even without the defending champion Ryan Villopoto, the 2014 Motocross series is shaping up to be the deepest ...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Motocross Round 1 at the Glen Helen National with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross Round 2 is Saturday at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, CA. 2014 Glen Helen National
Continue readingKailub Russell entered Round 7 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series desperately needing a win. The defending champion sat in second-place, 12 points behind the leader and coming off two hard fought races without victory. Russell grabb...
Continue readingIt's been five years since the last Glen Helen National but the opener to the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series did not disappoint the more than 27,000 fans who braved the hot San Bernardino, CA desert on Saturday. MotoSport missed a few of our...
Continue readingAfter Round 6 of the 2013 Grand National Cross Country Series, eventual champion Kailub Russell was 19 points behind the first place Charlie Mullins. Round 7 of the 2014 GNCC series is Sunday and once again Russell is in second place to Mullins,...
Continue readingRound 1 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is upon us. On Saturday the best riders in the world shake off any lingering effects of the Supercross season, which ended just three week ago, and tackle 12 rounds of Outdoors to see who c...
Continue readingMany pro Motocross riders use Mountain Bikes to further enhance their training and endurance on a dirt bike. These bikes, as we discovered in A Dirt Bike Riders Guide to Mountain Bikes, offer an alternative to conditioning for dirt bike riding. ...
Continue readingPerhaps you've heard of him. Or at least his voice. Anyone who rides dirt bikes in the Pacific Northwest knows "The Voice of Washougal." Brian Barnes is the name behind that voice and he's as much an institution to the sport, at least in Oregon ...
Continue readingKailub Russell grabbed the holeshot as well as the Fastest Lap Award but a slick first turn and a couple unexpected stops were just enough to keep him from his fourth win of the season in Round 6 of the Grand National Cross Country series on Sunda...
Continue readingDevoted fans of Motocross who follow certain riders throughout the season tend to check in on their favorite stars off the track. They find that pro riders typically don't spend their week prepping for a race or even an entire season by simply s...
Continue readingRound 6 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series takes on the iconic Loretta Lynn's ranch setting this weekend in Hurricane Mills, TN. Kailub Russell and the rest of the pro bikes start their marathon ride at 1 p.m. (CST) on Sunday. The t...
Continue readingIf you're not practicing the whoops on a regular basis you may find your skills a bit diminished at your next race. We all lapse from time to time and it's not just on our bikes. Like a lot of sports, there's a certain etiquette usually writte...
Continue readingBuddy Wentworth was out at I-35 MX in Thackerville, OK when we caught up with him to get some GoPro footage of him ripping around. This track is as rough as can be, so don't be fooled by his speed! Being a Arizona native, Buddy is familiar...
Continue readingNow that Supercross is over and Motocross is just a few weeks away, we thought we'd share some of the more funny memes we've found. Some you probably know well and a few we even posted on Facebook! Motocross and Supercross Memes
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from the final round of Supercross in Las Vegas with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Motocross begins in three weeks at the Glen Helen National in San Bernardino, CA. Las Vegas Round 17
Continue readingMotoSport Crossland Racing rider Jimmy Albertson worked his way from the middle of the pack in the LCQ to finish second, qualifying for the Main, where he tied his season best finish of 13th place for Round 17 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross...
Continue readingGrab your calendars and check out the 2015 Monster Energy Supercross dates. Several new venues host next year's races including the brand new Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA on April 18 built for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. The sixth stop...
Continue readingWe've all been there. Whether it's your first time behind the wheel, first day of high school, first day on the job or the first time at the Motocross track - things go better when you know what the heck you're doing. Experience always hel...
Continue readingIt's the last race of a long four month season. The champion already crowned. The start of the 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross series is three weeks away. It may not seem like it but there's a lot riding (no pun intended) on Round 17 of the 2014 Monste...
Continue readingHouston native Will Stockland takes us for a ride around one of Texas' oldest tracks, Rio Bravo MX. Riding a borrowed bike, Will still rips around this historic facility as if it was his own. Keep an eye out for him this year and be sure to...
Continue readingHow important is getting the holeshot? Just ask Jimmy Albertson. In Round 16 of the 2014 Supercross series in East Rutherford, NJ Albertson took the holeshot in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and won the race. Had he not grabbed the holeshot,...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from East Rutherford with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 17, the final round of the 2014 season, is May 3 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. East Rutherford Round 16
Continue readingKailub Russell was looking for his fourth straight 2014 Grand National Cross Country series win until he crashed after leading for three laps in Round 5 at the Dunlop Limestone 100 in Springville, IN. Russell, who experienced a first turn pile u...
Continue readingMotoSport riders took a bit of a backseat to Ryan Villopoto's historic night for Round 16 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in East Rutherford, NJ. The first ever Supercross race held at MetLife Stadium brought more than 6...
Continue readingThe Pacific Northwest or Women's Motocross, for that matter, has not seen much of racer and MotoSport sponsored rider Jessie Wharton of late. Well, at least on the track. Keeping her busy is a thriving wedding photography business that's given som...
Continue readingKailub Russell is dominating so far this year in the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series in his attempt to repeat as champion. After a Round 1 hiccup, Russell raced to three straight wins and the lead in the overall championship point stan...
Continue readingAfter a string of West Coast dates, the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series returns East for the penultimate ride of Round 16 on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Though the Supercross Championship is all but a foregone concl...
Continue readingTwo races left. The 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series is quickly winding down with a champion likely crowned on Saturday in the penultimate race of the season. MotoSport riders fared well against the competition considering the 40th anniv...
Continue readingRain or shine, these Texas boys live to ride. Hop aboard Houston native Wesley Stuart takes us for a lap around the River Track at Three Palms MX. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingSometimes in order to get better at something, it's necessary to take a few steps back and return to the basics and what made you great in the first place. Trail riders, for example, may find their ability to carve up the most gnarly paths tops ...
Continue readingInternational ripper Enzo Lopes just returned home from a strong showing at the Texas nationals in effort to catch up on school work and put in some more training at his backyard track in Lajeado, Brazil. For more videos like this, click here!
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Seattle with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 16 is April 26 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Seattle Round 15
Continue readingWeather, crashes, other riders - nothing seems to stop Kailub Russell. Russell won his third straight Grand National Cross Country race on Sunday at Big Buck Farm in Union, SC despite getting held up after another rider went down in front of him...
Continue readingMotoSport riders Weston Peick, Nick Wey and Kyle Regal took 11th, 13th and 15th place respectively for Round 15 of the Monster Energy Supercross series held in front of nearly 54,000 people on Saturday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. Peick,...
Continue readingSo you want to ride an Enduro race. Know that an enduro is like a trail ride on steroids. It'll be just about the toughest ride you'll ever do on a dirt bike but if you put in the time and practice, just like a marathon runner, you'll finish and...
Continue readingDry weather is finally expected to greet riders for Round 4 of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series at Big Buck Farm in Union, SC. Mud described the first three series and severe wet weather shortened Round 2. MotoSport rider and defendi...
Continue readingExpect MotoSport sponsored riders and employees to make their presence known for Round 15 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series in what could be the last race in Seattle for a while. Seattle is the closest Supercross race to MotoSport's h...
Continue readingPerhaps you noticed a familiar face riding with Jimmy Albertson last weekend in Houston. Kyle Regal, fresh off a fourth-place showing in the AMSOIL Arenacross series, joined the MotoSport Crossland Racing team last week for Supercross and made the...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Houston with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 15 is Saturday in Seattle, WA. Houston Round 14
Continue readingCuero, Texas native Jeremy Wanjura takes on the 250B Limited Class at the 2014 South Central Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier at Cycle Ranch, finishing 4th overall on the weekend. Jeremy had a great weekend including 2nd place overall in the 450...
Continue readingThe 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series returns to Texas for Round 14 and the penultimate round of the 250SX West class. MotoSport riders seem to have found a second half spark turning in some of their best performances in the last few weeks. ...
Continue readingDerrick Boyd gives us front row seats to his 450 A Moto 2 battle from Loretta Lynn's Mid-East Area Qualifier at Podium One Motoplex in Charleston, IN. For more videos from MotoSport, click here!
Continue readingPrivateer and MotoSport rider Cody Gilmore got a late start to the 2014 Supercross season in terms of being physically and mentally ready to race. Snow kept him from preparing for the beginning of the year and he missed the first two Mains. For R...
Continue readingNew Jersey native Donzi D'Ambrosa is on the mend from a shoulder injury he suffered early in the week that caused him to DNF moto one of the 450 B class at the 2014 James Stewart Freestone Spring Championship. That did not stop Donzi from...
Continue readingSupercross tough guy Weston Peick is taking his talents to the octagon. Peick announced last week his desire to fight in the UFC and his dream came to fruition today with a contract signing. In yet another unprecedented move, MotoSport plans to ...
Continue readingBrett Cue and MotoSport announced today a partnership to manufacture and sell "Brett Cue Brand Reusable Tearoffs." The new tearoff system allows riders to simply re-use them albeit with one catch. Once removed, say during a ride, the Brett Cue B...
Continue readingIn a stunning development today, Brett Cue announced his intention to race in Round 15 of the Monster Energy Supercross series in Seattle. Best known for whips, the MotoSport employee said he wants to give it a go at least once in the pinnacle o...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from St. Louis with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 14 is Saturday in Houston, TX. St. Louis Round 13
Continue readingKailub Russell made it look easy this time in another mud soaked Grand National Cross Country race for Round 3 held on Sunday at Steele Creek Campground in Morganton, NC. The defending champion pulled out in front after the holeshot and quickly r...
Continue readingMotoSport riders continued their momentum for a strong second half finish of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season with solid performances in front of a record breaking crowd of more than 60,000 fans for Round 13 on Saturday in St. Louis. Ve...
Continue readingDefending Grand National Cross Country Champion Kailub Russell rebounded last week from a difficult 14th-place overall in Round 1 and clawed his way to a win and third place in the championship standings. The MotoSport-sponsored rider is back on ...
Continue readingIt's not very often that you get the chance to mix things up and go out for a long distance race. It's also not very often that you get the chance to do it on a $700 dirt bike with Brett Cue! A few months ago we teamed up and entered this 6...
Continue readingMotoSport riders basked in a bit of season best glory after Round 12 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series in Toronto but tomorrow they return to business and try to capitalize on their success in St. Louis, MO. Jimmy Albertson, Nick Wey,...
Continue readingGuy Cooper loved to jump off ramps with his BMX bike. One day when he was 13, he pushed his limits and climbed more than 20 feet in the air. That exhilarating feeling of flying came to a crashing halt when Cooper landed and the forks snapped off. ...
Continue readingJustin Starling shows us the fast way around his home practice track (and sandiest) as he prepped for Daytona Supercross! We were really impressed with his speed and had to get it on camera. One of our favorite practice tracks yet! To check...
Continue readingNineteen-year-old New York native Aaron Lampi has been putting in the hours at Matt Walker's MotoX Compound as he prepares for his Pro debut at the 2014 Outdoor Nationals. Lampi takes us on board for first a first hand look at one of Georgia's...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Toronto with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 13 is Saturday in St. Louis, MO. Toronto Round 12
Continue readingIt looks like Jimmy Albertson's new exercise regimen is working. Albertson rode to a season best 13th place after taking second in the LCQ on Saturday in Toronto for Round 12 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series. Last week, Albertson sa...
Continue readingRory Sullivan out of Hood River, Oregon is commonly known for racing off road and Endurocross type races. He's a jack of all trades from competing in the Baja 1000, Outdoor Nationals and X-Games Endurocross. While at Portland International...
Continue readingThe Monster Energy Supercross series turns the page to Round 12 on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, the only international stop on the circuit. MotoSport riders continue to stick it out in a season that's had its share of ups and downs and unfortu...
Continue readingAfter plenty of battles and race action on Saturday night at Daytona the pro riders pack up and head out to prepare for the next round. Most fans in the stands that night have no idea that track work begins right after they leave the Daytona S...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Detroit with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 12 is Saturday in Toronto. Detroit Round 11
Continue readingMotoSport rider Kailub Russell wasted little time in jumping back into championship contention with a win on Sunday at Aonia Pass MX Park in Washington, GA for Round 2 in the Grand National Cross Country Series. The defending champion took ninth...
Continue readingRead below for Arenacross update MotoSport-sponsored rider Weston Peick clawed his way to a seventh-place finish on Saturday in Detroit at Ford Field for Round 11 of the Monster Energy Supercross series further cementing his image as one of th...
Continue readingPrior to the start of the 2014 Grand National Cross Country series, MotoSport-sponsored rider Kailub Russell said defending champions seem to run into bad luck. Russell, the 2013 GNCC champion found that out himself on the first turn of Round 1...
Continue readingRead below for Arenacross update The 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series leaves the warm weather of Florida for the below freezing temperatures of Detroit forecast this weekend for Round 11. Lucky thing for all riders, racing takes place ins...
Continue readingMike Mamula is one of the creative forces behind the hit video game series MX vs. ATV. A game designer currently working on the series' latest release MX vs. ATV Supercross, with a tentative release date this summer. Mamula raced amateur motoc...
Continue readingNothing screams "Get an automatic!" more than a dirt bike. It's hard enough staying upright on two wheels so who wants the added pressure of figuring out how to use a clutch on a dirt bike when your hands and feet already occupy the brakes and gas...
Continue readingWe caught back up with Tanner Taylor while out at Glen Helen Raceway. Tanner, aboard his new KTM-250 two-stroke takes us around for a couple laps on the REM track. The REM track is a fun but novice level track that doesn't have many jumps and...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Daytona with MotoSport-sponsored riders. Supercross Round 11 is Saturday in Detroit. Daytona Round 10
Continue readingIt's quite the task coming up with the best dirt bikes games. There are many and opinions differ. Subtract 10 years and you can probably get a decent consensus but with more platforms, more technology and Motocross' rise in popularity many games e...
Continue readingKailub Russell discovered rather quickly just how hard it's going to be defending his 2013 Grand National Cross Country championship. Russell and teammate Charlie Mullins, last year's runner-up, nearly held a yard sale after turn one in Round 1 ...
Continue readingJimmy Albertson lost Semi 1 by seconds to Wil Hahn after leading most of the five lap race but it was good enough to get into the Main for Round 10 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series in Daytona where he took 17th place and posted the bes...
Continue readingKailub Russell rides the #1 plate for the first time and he'll defend his Grand National Cross Country championship starting this weekend in Bunnell, Fl. It won't be easy for Russell, who narrowly missed being a two-time defending champion by fo...
Continue readingThe 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series heads to the famous Daytona International Speedway for Round 10. The track is built on the grassy area of the speedway. MotoSport-sponsored riders remain healthy now more than half way through the seaso...
Continue readingIn 1972, a new format emerged for dirt bike racing dubbed "The Superbowl of Motocross" which was held, most fittingly, in the Los Angeles Coliseum, the site of the first Super Bowl in pro football. The event proved so popular that in 1974 Superc...
Continue readingOutside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike's suspension and make it work better by improving the mechanisms that affect the bike's suspension. Great suspension incorporates the tires, ...
Continue readingCheck out this GoPro footage from Weston Peick as we "throwback" to Thursday Night Motocross at Portland International Raceway last summer. With this being Weston's heat into the main and $20,000 up for grabs- nerves were on edge as his bike...
Continue readingKailub Russell Returns. The 2013 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Champion is ready for more as the 2014 GNCC Series starts Saturday at Mud Muckers in Bunnell, FL. The MotoSport-sponsored rider won the 2013 championship in the last rac...
Continue readingWhatever sport you watch at some point the idea of competing alongside one of your favorite stars probably crossed your mind. Most sports do in fact have amateur leagues and regional organizations allowing you to join individually or together wi...
Continue readingTake a ride along with TJ Rios as he races up through the pack in the Mini Sr. (12-14) Mod Class at the 2014 Millcreek Spring Classic. TJ is coming off of a broken arm, but after scoring a solid 5th place finish in the 85 (12-13) class at...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Indianapolis, IN with MotoSport-sponsored riders before they move on to Daytona! Round 10 is Saturday. Indianapolis, IN Round 9
Continue readingJimmy Albertson and Nick Wey were the top MotoSport-sponsored riders on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season held in Indianapolis, IN. Albertson rode to his best finish since Round 5 in Anaheim taking 17th place an...
Continue readingTake a ride on board with Casey Brennan in the 250 B Mod class Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier race at Arizona Cycle Park. Check out what the action looks like first hand as Casey attempts to qualify for the biggest amateur motocross race of the...
Continue readingIt's only been two months but already the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season is half done and MotoSport sponsored riders look to improve on their riding and their positions in the points standings starting Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in India...
Continue readingWe caught up with Team Green Kawasaki's Sean Cantrell tearing up the track at Glen Helen on last week. Watch and listen as this youngster keeps it pinned as he moves through the pack in sunny southern California. For more videos from Motosp...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Atlanta, GA with the MotoSport-sponsored riders before they move on to Indianapolis, IN for Round 9. Atlanta, GA Round 8
Continue readingNearly 70,000 fans watched history for Round 8 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series on Saturday in Atlanta and MotoSport-sponsored riders continued their steady hold on consistent riding. Weston Peick rebounded from a rough outing in Arl...
Continue readingOwning a dirt bike is much like having a child, it requires a lot of love and attention. Unlike cars, where you can ride for thousands of miles without doing much in the way of maintenance, dirt bikes require constant maintenance....
Continue readingAtlanta is thawing out from some dramatic cold weather in recent weeks but on Saturday expect a red hot Georgia Dome as riders approach the mid-way point through the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season for Round 8. Last week in Arlington, TX...
Continue readingDirt bike handlebars rank right up there next to the engine components as the most complex and intricate parts of the dirt bike. Sure, on the surface, handlebars simply represent the steering wheel of your bike that you use to dictate where you ...
Continue readingThe wait is over! Mad Skills Motocross 2 is available for download today. The sequel to the wildly successful Mad Skills Motocross iOS game is free to play and takes the original game, which was installed nearly five million times, to a whole ne...
Continue readingEver wonder what it's like to throw down laps around one of California's oldest motocross tracks? Check out Tanner Taylor's point of view as he takes our helmet camera on a fast lap around Perris MX Raceway. For more videos from Motosport...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from Arlington, TX with the MotoSport-sponsored riders before they move on to Atlanta. Arlington, TX Round 7
Continue readingRound Seven of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season in Arlington, TX didn't let the first East Coast date of the series slow down any of the fast-paced action and intense competition that seems to be summing up the year so far. After reac...
Continue readingThe 2014 Monster Energy Supercross series begins a string of seven dates on the East Coast starting in Texas which also kicks off the 250SX East class. Riders can now expect more loamy soil rather than the hard pack that makes up the West. MotoS...
Continue readingLike many small business owners, Adrian Ciomo founded Ride Engineering in September 2001 so his schooling and experience would work for him rather than for someone else. A mechanical engineer (hence the business name) with a passion for motorcycle...
Continue readingCheck out some of the action from San Diego with the MotoSport-sponsored riders before they head east to Arlington, Texas. San Diego, Ca Round 6
Continue readingMotoSport-sponsored rider Weston Peick took fifth-place for Round 6 of the Monster Energy Supercross series held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Saturday. It was the first-ever Military Appreciation Race. Peick tied his season high and car...
Continue readingTrey Canard is not only lucky to be riding, but lucky to be alive. In 2012, he broke his back in Round 3 of the Supercross season after Ryan Morais landed on top of him. His spinal cord intact, Canard underwent surgery and fought his way back. He ...
Continue readingRound Five at Anaheim in the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season could be the defining race for all MotoSport-sponsored riders in the 450SX class as they turned in the best racing of the year and look to continue their momentum on Saturday for ...
Continue readingShot 100% on the HERO3+ camera from GoPro Watch Weston Peick during the Main Event at the 5th Round of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross in Anaheim, Ca For full event results visit AMA Supercross For more helmet cam videos, click...
Continue readingSome riders love getting home after a hard ride on the track or trail and cleaning up their bike to a showroom shine. Others dread it. One thing is clear - whether you love or hate cleaning your bike - it has to be done. A good cleaning ta...
Continue readingThe 2014 Supercross season visited Anaheim for the third and final time this season. Check out all the action we captured on camera from our MotoSport-sponsored riders.
Continue readingNestled amongst a slew of factory riders, privateer and MotoSport-sponsored rider Weston Peick took fifth at Anaheim for Round 5 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season, his highest career finish in a Supercross race. Peick left the mecha...
Continue readingCurrent Monster Energy 250 West Coast Supercross Points Leader Jason Anderson of the Rockstar Energy Racing team was kind enough to take the vurbmoto GoPro around for a few laps at the team's test track. Want to go fast and win supercross like...
Continue readingIf Round 5 of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season mimics the previous four races then Ryan Villopoto can expect to be left off the podium and Ken Roczen and Chad Reed will not win. Oh, and MotoSport-sponsored rider Jason Anderson will win ...
Continue readingWilly Browning is a staple in the world of Arenacross. He turned pro in 2003 and found moderate success in Supercross before turning his attention to AMSOIL Arenacross. He won the 2009 Arenacross Lites Championship and has competed in the Champio...
Continue readingThe 2014 Supercross season visited Oakland for Round 4. Check out some of the MotoSport-sponsored riders.
Continue readingMost of us can't ride a factory-sponsored dirt bike like the pros do, so we're forced to pick and choose, save our money and upgrade as finances allow. But, if there is one thing you should never skimp on make it dirt bike tires. Think about it ...
Continue readingRyan Villopoto had little trouble taking his second win of the year in the fourth round of the Monster Energy Supercross season. The three-time defending champion is the first two-time winner this year and retakes the overall points lead. Villop...
Continue readingThree rounds and three different winners. Round 4 of the Monster Energy Supercross series in Oakland on Saturday can mark only the second time in history that four different winners win the first four races of the season. If however Chad Reed, R...
Continue readingMike Mason began his pro career racing but his love for stunts and performing tricks on his dirt bike slowly took center stage. In fact, when he competed in racing events, you'd sometimes see him come out at halftime of those shows and do tricks. ...
Continue readingThe 2014 Supercross season moved to the desert for Round 2 in Phoenix. Check out all the action.
Continue readingCheck out some of our favorite moments from the first race to the 2014 Supercross season in Anaheim.
Continue readingCheck out some of our favorite shots from the weekend's race action at A2! Jimmy Albertson, Jason Anderson, Weston Peick, Ivan Tedesco, Cole Thompson and Nick Wey star in this collage of photos.
Continue readingRiding sand dunes on your dirt bike or ATV might just be the most entertaining and fun adventure you can experience on wheels. It may also be the most dangerous. You may think dune riding is safer since a crash or fall on the sand offers a lot...
Continue readingIf there was any doubt that the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season brought one of the deepest fields in the 40 year history of the race then Saturday's event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim probably helped bring an end to that debate. Chad Reed w...
Continue readingThe Monster Energy Supercross 2014 season returns to Anaheim for Round 3 on Saturday for not only an exciting race but a special 40th anniversary celebration as the 22 champions from the last 40 years plan to be in attendance. The 40th anniver...
Continue readingSouth Of The Border MX is a professional motocross training facility and a hot bed for activity when it comes to the nation's fastest amateur riders. We threw a GoPro on Jerry Robin as he shows us the track on his vintage steed. Jerry has been...
Continue readingThree-time defending Monster Energy Supercross champion Ryan Villopoto won at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ for the first time as he battled his way from a ninth starting position and took 13 laps to claim the lead on Saturday and take the overall po...
Continue readingChase Field in Phoenix, AZ is the home for Round 2 of the Monster Energy Supercross on Saturday where rookie Ken Roczen will try and prove Round 1 was more than a 4-stroke of luck. Roczen battled a hard-charging James Stewart l...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour returns to Tennessee for the 7th round of the series with a red hot Johnny Moore who swept the three main events last week in Jackson, MS and almost swept the mains in Memphis last month. This is the second of three dat...
Continue readingWhen it comes to learning from the best, you can't look much further than Brian Garrahan. A lifelong rider, Garrahan founded his off-road training school in 2011. He teaches basic fundamentals and technique to beginners and helps advanced riders h...
Continue readingThere's one thing dirt bike, ATV and sportbike owners all have in common - the need to transport your ride using a truck or trailer. Now of course, most sportbikes are street legal therefore transporting those rides on truck or trailer occurs ...
Continue readingThe rookie Ken Roczen, who won the 2013 250SX class Western Regional, benefited from a Ryan Villopoto crash and grabbed the first race of the 2014 Supercross season on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Roczen, 19, held tight to three-time...
Continue readingJohnny Moore saved his best racing in the MotoSport.com AX Tour for a homecoming crowd on Saturday in Jackson, MS where he swept the podium claiming first in the AX Lites Pro, AX Pro and Clash for Cash events. Moore, who almost swept Memphis la...
Continue readingCatch up with Ryan Dungey, Trey Canard, Ken Roczen, Tyler Bereman, Davey Coombs, and Jason Anderson along with track riding highlights at the 2014 Anaheim 1 Press Day at Angel Stadium
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com-sponsored Spinechillers Racing team is ready for the 2014 AMSOIL Arenacross season that starts Friday at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The Spinechillers are based out of Ohio and have been hard at work getting ready for the u...
Continue readingThe Silly Season is finally over! On Saturday all of our favorite riders grab on with two hands and the moment the starting gate drops the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season officially begins. The best dirt bike racers in the world all me...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour starts 2014 hotter than ever as the competition stiffened in the last three events with different "Clash for Cash" winners and frontrunner Cole Thompson fighting off hard-charging competition to retain leads in both the A...
Continue readingAt 7 p.m. (PST) on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA the best riders in the world face-off in the best sport in the world and mark the beginning of the long-awaited 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season. Live coverage airs on Fox Sports 1....
Continue reading250cc Two-stroke pilots Max Tannenbaum and Auston Albers take the MotoSport Helmet Cam around Scrubndirt, a long-standing staple of Georgia motocross that's located only an hour outside of Atlanta. Formerly known as "A Place To Ride" and...
Continue readingJohnny Moore almost swept the MotoSport.com AX Tour on Saturday in Memphis after an outstanding showing with a first-place finish in the AX Pro Lites, a second-place in the AX Pro Main and grabbing his first win of the season in the "Clash for Cas...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour is almost halfway through the 2013-14 season as the series resumes Saturday for Round 5 in Memphis at the Agricenter International, the first of three stops in Tennessee. Cole Thompson holds on to a 32 point comman...
Continue readingWhen Richard Mull first bought more than 1700 acres of land in North Carolina he didn't realize at the time what he was sitting on. One day he was talking to his sons, at the time ages 8 and 10, about how far and wide he could ride his dirt bike w...
Continue readingMotoSport employee Brett Cue is one of the headliners for the Hart and Huntington FMX-MAS Big Whip Invitational on Saturday at Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, CA. Cue takes his talents against other big names in freestyle motocross like Lance Coury an...
Continue readingPac Blue Concepts is a husband and wife team out of Southern California. Steven Adams invented Rescue Pegs, for use on dirt bikes, and The Hooker truck bed hooks for pick-up trucks. Both Steven and his wife Tre have day jobs, but use their company...
Continue readingIt's two weeks before Christmas and you haven't got the slightest idea what to get your (fill in the blank) who is an avid motocross fan. Tis the season to be jolly because "The Guys That Ride" are here to help. All of your holiday shopping can ...
Continue readingA new winner emerged for the fourth round of the MotoSport.com AX Tour's Clash for Cash event on Saturday in Philadelphia, MS as Travis Sewell kept the lead once he passed holeshot winner Dave Ginolfi who went down halfway through the 20 lap race....
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour returns to Mississippi for the second time landing in Philadelphia on Saturday where Cole Thompson once again is the favorite to take "The Clash." Thompson faced stiffer competition two weeks ago in the tour's only stop...
Continue readingKTM's Brock Papi shows us around the Supercross track at the 2013 Thor Winter Olympics during the Supermini 1 Main Event. Although he finished up with an 8th overall, Brock ended up with a 2nd overall in 85 (12-13), 2nd overall in Mini Sr....
Continue readingThe 42nd annual Thor Winter Olympics ended a somewhat erratic week on Saturday at Gatorback Cycle Park in Alchua, FL that featured weather issues and a number of injuries. Many riders walked away from the podium as a newly crowned champ but none w...
Continue readingOne of the more rewarding experiences in motocross - off the track - is the maintenance and upkeep of your bike. Wrenching around on your bike is a great way to understand the mechanics of the engine parts as well as introduce you to more of the D...
Continue readingWe asked. You responded. Some of the most sacrificing dads, when it comes to time and especially money, are the Moto Dads. To ride motocross you need to be dedicated to the sport and have dedicated support around you. Most, if not all, moto prof...
Continue readingCole Thompson just keeps winning. Thompson grabbed his third straight "Cash for Clash" win in the MotoSport.com AX Tour on Saturday in Bowling Green, KY. The third-round of the 11-round series featured more competition and Thompson did not win th...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour takes Kentucky on Saturday in the event's first ever and only stop in the Bluegrass State. Coming into the 3rd round Cole Thompson looks for his third straight win in the AX Pro race and the "Clash for Cash" main event. ...
Continue readingThe Dirt Series debuted with much success in Southern California last year. Unlike any other race event, The Dirt Series is a stand-alone series with all-encompassing racing as it features dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, Trophy Karts and Stadium Lite raci...
Continue readingThe 42nd annual Thor Winter Olympics begins Monday at Gatorback Cycle Park in Alchua, FL and runs right through Thanksgiving Day as the best amateur riders from around the world compete all-week long in what's dubbed as the "Mini Os." Supercros...
Continue readingDo you still use a GoPro2? It's time to upgrade. Or is it? The "World's Most Versatile Camera" introduced an upgrade last month with the release of the HERO3+, an upgrade to the HERO3 from 2012, which was an upgrade to the HERO2 from 2011, w...
Continue readingOff-Road racing great Kurt Caselli died on Friday in Mexico after colliding with an animal during the SCORE/Baja 1000. Caselli, an American KTM factory rider, was leading the race when he apparently hit an animal along the route. He sus...
Continue readingCole Thompson continues to win and dominate the MotoSport.com AX Tour. After an exciting win in Round 1 two weeks ago, Thompson won the AX Pro class and the "Clash for Cash" on Saturday in Batesville, MS, adding to his points lead in bo...
Continue readingThe MotoSport.com AX Tour continues on Saturday in Batesville, MS at the Batesville Civic Center for Round 2. Current points leader Cole Thompson is defending his #1 plate and looks to add to his lead after a solid race in Lufkin, TX two weeks ago...
Continue readingJerry Robin was cool enough to let us hitch a ride at Reynard Raceway while he shakes down his new Geico Honda. Looks like he'll be giving competitors plenty of trouble in the coming years with the new ride. Look out for Jerry at the Mini O's...
Continue readingIn 2002, David Wysong and his eight-year old son Jason went to the track to practice. Like any eight-year old, Jason was amped with excitement and once his dad gave him the OK, he took off on his 50cc dirt bike. David quickly got behind him and th...
Continue readingMini rider parents may find it difficult in deciding between the 150cc vs. 85cc. Clearly, the 150cc engine is bigger, is a 4-stroke compared to the 2-stroke of the 85, and thus offers more power. But a true rider knows bigger is not always bette...
Continue readingThe Australian-born Shane Watts now resides in North Carolina where he trains and manages his "DirtWise with Shane Watts Academy of Off-Road Riding." Watts along with instructors Dave Neumeister and Jason Thomas, hold "classes" nationally around t...
Continue readingKailub Russell wraps up the 2013 GNCC Championship in Crawfordsville, IN during a drama filled moto that resulted in Russell edging out Charlie Mullins by ten points and wrapping the season as your 2013 GNCC XC1 Pro Champion. Check out the...
Continue readingCole Thompson continued his winning ways on Saturday in the first round of the Motosport-sponsored AX Tour at the George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center in Lufkin, TX. It's the first time the tour has stopped in Texas. Thom...
Continue readingWatch as Alex Odell battles his way through the 2nd moto of the stacked 250A class at the Muddy Creek Top Gun Show Down, Located in Blountville, TN For more Helmet Cam videos, click here!
Continue readingThe documentary film "Why We Ride" sees limited release on Friday in New York and Los Angeles before expanding to additional theaters next week. The film, by director Bryan H. Carroll, taps into the reasons of, quite simply, why we ride. Whether ...
Continue readingThe first round of the MotoSport.com AX Tour starts on Saturday in Lufkin, TX with 14 riders contending for the Amateur Arenacross Championship. The 11-round series presented by ArTrax tires covers the southern United States and wraps up Feb. 8, 2...
Continue readingThere aren't many people in the world that are compared to Kevin Windham when it comes to natural talent, style and ability. Brett Cue is one of those few - and 30,000 Instagram followers tend to agree. Brett's love for riding dirt bikes and frien...
Continue readingJames Stewart took the Monster Energy Cup crown on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas winning two of the three 10-lap motos to easily grab the $100,000 prize. Stewart finished 8th in Moto 1 and would have taken home $1 million had he won th...
Continue readingMotoSport.com's Brett Cue shows you how to install graphics for your dirt bike! For More Tech Tips, Click Here! This is Brett Cue from MotoSport.com here, and we're going to show you how to install some graphics on your dirt bike. Three thin...
Continue readingName: VMX Magazine Year Founded: 1998 Who Founded: Ray Ryan Number of Subscribers: Varies but over 10,000 including news stand sales Online, Print or Both: Print only at this stage but we will be soon releasing some of our early issues (which ...
Continue readingJordon Smtih, GEICO Honda's next prodigy, prepares for his second consecutive year of racing the notoriously popular Monster Energy Cup. With much more supercross experience and the confidence of a "veteran", Jordon hopes to make this coming...
Continue readingEzra Hastings takes on the Supermini 1 class at round two of the MLA calendar at Indian Hills in Du Quoin, Illinois. Enjoy some 2 stroke filled laps on what is being called one of the finest tracks in the nation. For more Helmet Cam videos,...
Continue readingIn 2011, Supercross entered a higher echelon of sports entertainment when the inaugural Monster Energy Cup, with its $1 million potential purse, invaded Las Vegas. The Cup threw out everything fans and riders came to expect in a Supercross match...
Continue readingWe caught up with Missouri native Justin Freund at Archview MX Park in Washington Park, Illinois. Justin takes on the 450 Open class in preparation for round two of the Motocross League of America calandar that kicks off this weekend at Indian...
Continue readingFrom the creators of the epic film series "MOTO The Movie", The Assignment Inc. is proud to present their latest and most anticipated installment to the film franchise, "MOTO 5". Without reservation this is by far the biggest and baddest of...
Continue readingBusiness name: Ryno Power Year Founded: 2010 Who Founded: Ryan Hughes and Ryan McCarthy Where headquartered: San Diego, CA Website: RynoPower.com Contact email: info@RynoPower.com Images Courtesy of Ryno Power What was the motivati...
Continue readingJimmy Albertson made the trek to Great Bend, KS for the first annual Hahn Brother's (Tommy and Wil) Supercross Shootout. Check out the track with Jimmy as he battles with some of the fastest from the mid-west. For more Helmet Cam videos,...
Continue readingClub Name: Thursday Night Motocross Year Founded: Track opened in 1967 on weekends. Thursday night racing began in 1970 Who Founded: Duane Wylder Number of Members: 3 generations of families/riders Home city: Portland, Oregon Website: www....
Continue readingTV Schedule Sunday September 29 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET - CBS Sports Network For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com. Online Schedule -...
Continue readingBusiness name: ACTIONETIX Year Founded: 2010 Who Founded: Craig Stevenson, B.P.E. (Hon.) Where headquartered: Toronto, Canada Website: ACTIONETIX.com Contact email: info@action-brands.com You developed HemoFlo for Arm Pump - What is Arm P...
Continue readingTake a ride with Brendan Teano at Washougal MX Park for the first lap of moto 2 at the 125 Dream Race in the A/B class. For more Helmet Cams, click here!
Continue readingA look through all off the MotoSport Helmet Cam videos!
Continue readingDevin Culbreth is fresh off winning the Race Tech Shocking Performance at the Echeconnee round of the Vurb Classic. We caught up Devin at South of the Border and he gave us tour of the Back Track while putting in some training laps for the...
Continue readingCody Schafer takes on the infamous Monte Vista, Colorado terrain at round six of the 2013 WEBE Racing calendar. This drama filled ride brings to light just how awesome the WEBE events are and why Monte Vista has become the most talked about...
Continue readingKeith Tucker made it out to the 2013 Scott Sports Vurb Classic out at Echeconnee MX in Macon, GA this past weekend. Check him out as he takes us through some practice laps before the weekend's race action unfolded. For Vurb Classic results,...
Continue readingWatch as Vicki Golden takes the holeshot in her Womens Pro (A) moto and pulls away from the competition at the 2013 Top Gun Team Shootout at Washougal MX Park. Vicki topped the field in all three motos to win the overall and then finished with...
Continue readingWhile training for Loretta Lynn's in July 2013, Red Bull KTM's Dakota Alix wore the Motosport GoPro around for a few laps of the world renown Millsaps Training Facility in Cairo, GA. While the rains had heavily soaked the track and they...
Continue readingCheck out episode 12 featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional motocross racer. See what didn't...
Continue readingThe 2-Stroke class was something fierce at MX207. The second stop for the Vurb Classic was in the Northeast, at MX207 in Maine. With the likes of Jimmy Decotis on his 125, the class was already a crowd pleaser. But with plenty of others out...
Continue readingCheck out MotoSport's Joel Ard and Brendan Teano as they cruise around the scenic Mountain MX Park in Sandy, Oregon to give us a first person tour of the track! MotoSport employees were out in full force during the day-long photo shoot for...
Continue readingReed Cooper was one of the last kids to hit the track for practice at the Vurb Classic at MX 207 on Friday. On board his Cobra 65, Reed made sure to have the track dialed before motos kicked off. Cooper closed out the with two first place...
Continue readingCheck out our favorite shots in this photo gallery from the final round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Lake Elsinore in California. To check out more Photo Galleries, click here.
Continue readingGreg Powell bought his first dirt bike when he was 14 and really ticked off his dad. After two weeks, Greg finally broke the elder Powell down and the two, along with Greg's brother, went riding. A few weeks later they all had their own dirt bike...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingThe race action didn't skip a beat at the Miller Motorsports facility and left fans more than content with the new addition to the series. Although both championship titles were claimed this weekend, you wouldn't have guessed it watching the rest...
Continue readingCheck out Davi Millsaps as he climbs aboard his new KTM for the first time at Pala MX! For more helmet camera videos, click here!
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingRight down the road from MTF sits a quiet little gem and beautiful motocross track; a place where both Zach and Chase Bell grew up and have trained most of their lives. It's the Bell Facility, also known as AMPMX, and after quite a bit of...
Continue readingCheck out some of our favorite shots from the weekend's race action at Unadilla! Coming back from a break in the schedule, fresh faces in the 250 class and some intense racing action in all four motos- there is plenty to bench race about this...
Continue readingN-Fab/TiLube/Yamaha's Phil Nicoletti checks out the Unadilla Valley Sports Center's pro national track layout for the next round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross in New Berlin, New York. For more helmet cam videos, click here.
Continue readingMax Miller made the trek to Loretta Lynn's this year to compete in 65, 10-11 Stock and 65, 7-11 Open classes. With the weather playing a huge factor for most of the week, we were fortunate to catch a glimpse of the track in much better shape....
Continue readingMXPTV captured the highlights of Thursday's press day action at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York. It was a show off type of day featuring Muscle Milk Honda's Justin Barcia, Trey Canard, and Akira Narita,...
Continue readingTucker Saye enjoys a hand full of throttle and some dominating laps during his weekend off from the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship calendar. Saye lines up against his home state RXMA rivals at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in...
Continue readingBrendan Teano of Boring, Oregon shows us what it's like get the worst of the track conditions during his stay at Loretta Lynn's. In his 2nd moto of the week, conditions were not ideal yet again. Check out the #73 as he nurses his broken bike...
Continue readingJacob Argubright teamed up with Vurboffroad Editor Megan Blackburn for the team race at round four of the 2013 MotoSport.com WEBE Racing series. Jacob punctured the case on his KX 450f on the first lap and decided to grab Megan's KX 250f,...
Continue readingWant to know what it looks like to dominate a moto at Loretta's? Watch as Belmont, NC Factory Connection pilot Jordon Smith puts the hammer down during moto 2 of the 250 B Limited class at the 2013 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross...
Continue readingJustin Cooper during his 2nd Super Mini 1 moto in this MotoSport helmet cam feature from Loretta Lynn's. For more videos from Loretta Lynn's, check them out here.
Continue readingCheck out Kenny Day during his 2nd Junior 25 Plus moto in this MotoSport helmet cam feature from Loretta Lynn's. For more videos from Loretta Lynn's this year, click here.
Continue reading450 Class privateer Derek Anderson has been winning over fans ever since being featured in the Driven to Ride documentary series last year. Traveling around with Derek to the Nationals is his dad, Jimmy Anderson, a full-time mechanic who...
Continue readingClub Name: Sacramento PITS (Pacific International Trials Society) Year Founded: 1968 Home city: Sacramento, CA Website: www.Sactopits.org Member dues: $40 Annual family membership 1. What is a Trials club? Observed trials is on...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingMotoSport helmet cam action on board with Alex Frye during his Schoolboy 1 first moto from the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. For more videos from Loretta Lynn's, check ...
Continue readingMotoSport helmet cam action on board with Kenny Venarchick during his Schoolboy 2 first moto from the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Kenny had a nasty wreck in the infamous...
Continue readingDelaware's fast mini rider Coty Schock checks out the track late in the afternoon during his Super Mini 2 practice session in this MotoSport LL Helmet Cam (at 4pm). Schock will be competing in Super Mini 1 and 2 at Loretta's. For more...
Continue readingPractice has officially kicked off at The Ranch here in Tennessee for the 2013 Loretta Lynn's National Championships. Sit back and watch Matt Burkeen rip around as one of the first riders to get out on the track early this morning. Make sure a...
Continue readingJust when the outdoors this year were starting to get predictable, Spring Creek was ready to shake things up. Check out our photo gallery from this weekend, that had the most action we've seen since Hangtown. For more photo galleries,...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingThe week leading up to Washougal, we had the awesome chance to hang out with Weston Peick after hearing about his trek to the Northwest to attend some of our big local events that are a precursor to the 8th round of the outdoor series. Weston...
Continue readingCalifornia's Jaisaac Sloan faces off against the likes of Matt Bisceglia, Tyler Entiknap and Zach Jaynes in his third and final 450 Pro Sport moto at the 2013 Ponca MX Championships. Sloan wrapped the up the 450 Pro Sport class with a...
Continue readingClub Name: Emerald Trail Riders Association (ETRA) Year Founded: 1993 Who Founded: Unknown Number of Members: 60 Home city: Eugene Website: ETRA.net Club email: jared@etra.net Member dues: $30 per year 1. Since Trail Riders is in yo...
Continue readingIt's summer time! The rain, snow and cold is long gone so it may surprise you that perfect riding weather still brings its share of headaches - literally in some cases. So, before you grab that helmet and jump on your bike take stock of the follo...
Continue readingCheck out our favorite shots from this weekend at Washougal! With a record crowd, perfect weather and great racing action- this was definitely our favorite national of the year. For more photo galleries, click here.
Continue readingClub Name: Nevada County Wood Riders Year Founded: 1977 Who Founded: Pete Pritchard, Stan Stanton, Doug Hammes, Dennis Edie, George Fertig, Bob Rhodes, Don Dwire to name a few. There were about 15 or so original members Number of Members: 60+ ...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingWeston Peick visited Castle Rock, WA to take advantage of the huge $20,000 pro purse this past weekend. With 50+ plus pros and names like Adam Enticknap, Tyler Bereman and Ricky Dietrich- winning wasn't going to be easy for anyone. Check out...
Continue readingCar owners typically look at cost verses tread wear when choosing new tires. The same cannot be said for dirt bike riders. In fact, choosing the right tire to address the type of riding and the ground conditions is paramount to a successful and ...
Continue readingAfter 3 1/2 months on the road, the Runaways have reached their farthest point away from home: New England. After traveling with Jimmy Decotis leading up to Southwick, Drew got the 450 back together with parts assist by Honda and MotoSport....
Continue readingGraphics for your dirt bike may not add any horsepower but can be just as important as some aftermarket add-ons. Having a clean, presentable ride that represents your sponsors well goes a long ways. Even if you just ride for fun- graphics help pro...
Continue readingMonster Energy Kawasaki's Nick Gaines rips around Matt Walker's newly built MotoXCompound Training Facility in Culloden, GA. To find out more on the former pro and how things are going in Georgia, visit their facebook page here. For more...
Continue readingWith over 14,000 miles on the odometer already, The Runaways continued their journey across the country. After stopping into Budds Creek to take in a day of racing, they headed up the coast bound for New England. On the way, Dalton & Drew took...
Continue readingCheck out this week's photo gallery of the race action from Red Bud! For more photo galleries, click here.
Continue readingClub Name: Mt. Scott Motorcycle Club Year Founded: 1941 Who Founded: Roy and Frank Clay Number of Members: 60 Home city: Portland, Oregon Website: MtScottMC.com Club Email: gardeb32@gmail.com Member dues: $35 Annually 1. How did Mt. S...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingGo on board with Kailub Russell at Round 9 of the GNCC Championship in Showshoe, WV. After a crash mid-race, Russell had to battle back through the pack all the way to the finish. Kailub managed to tighten the points gap on Charlie Mullins...
Continue readingCheck out our Wallpapers from rounds 4-6 of this season (High Point, Budds Creek, Southwick) by clicking below! For more wallpapers, click here.
Continue readingLet's talk about some dirt bike films you don't want to miss. Just like with favorite dirt bikes, there are different strokes for different folks. From racing documentaries to focusing on the make or break carnage of freestyle motocross - there ar...
Continue readingCheck out what may be our last photo gallery ever for the Southwick National at Moto-X 338. We will definitely miss this track in the coming years! For more photo galleries, click here.
Continue readingCole Barbieri takes the vurbmoto helmet camera around for a lap of practice at the 2013 Mammoth Mountain Motocross... oh yeah, he's also on a two-stroke! For more helmet cam videos, click here.
Continue readingMXPTV was on hand to capture the super fast sand action of Motocross 338 in Southwick, MA during Thursday's press day riding session in this video presented by Dubya USA and MotoSport. The track was flat and extra sandy for the riders who got...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingNew Mexico's Casey Brennan comes through the pack at the 2013 Freestone Loretta Lynn's Regional Qualifier in the 2 Stroke B/C class. Things get a bit out of control for Brennan's competition shortly after the five minute mark, proving just how...
Continue readingClub MX was next on the list. Out in the middle of no where South Carolina, every waitress or register attendant knew that these two were in the area for moto. Once we finally made it to Club, Dalton had to put his game face on and run the...
Continue readingLet's talk about famous dirt bike riders. Yes, there are many and we all have our favorites because motocross history goes back quite a few years. This list is not exhaustive by any means and represents many of my favorites and those I grew up w...
Continue readingMotoSport.com and ADR Motorsports are pleased to welcome Brett Metcalfe back to the United States and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick Motocross in Southwick, MA this weekend. Metcalfe is currently leading the Monster Energy ...
Continue readingCheck out our latest gallery from the action in Mechanicsville, MD at the 2013 Budds Creek National. For more photo galleries, click here.
Continue readingThe Runaways got to spend some time in Georgia and see what the moto scene is like where VurbWes got his seat time in as a young lad. From there, they venture on up to South Carolina to get set up for some training at Club MX. For...
Continue readingRaw highlights from Thursday's press day action at the 5th round of the Red Bull Budds Creek National outside Washington, D.C. in southern Maryland. Featured riders include Ryan Dungey, Marvin Musquin, Josh Grant, Justin Brayton, Tyler Wozney,...
Continue readingCheck out the Parts Unlimited Mountaineer Run GNCC on board with Kailub Russell as he shows us the fast way through the mud and slick rocks. Kailub clicked off another overall win tightening up the points battle for the season and is carrying...
Continue readingMax Miller is a rising star in the world of Motocross. MotoSport found him a while ago and we realized pretty quickly how special it would be to sponsor the next Ricky Carmichael on the ground floor. Max is one of our more premier Amateur Sponsore...
Continue readingEVS got its start like many companies do - a solution to a problem. So, back in 1985 after numerous knee injuries and no knee brace to fit their need, the founders of EVS created their own - The AMX-5. This brace became the first knee brace specif...
Continue readingThe Runaways hang out in the great state of Georgia for a bit more riding at Matt Walker's MotoXCompound and then head to Ivey's Practice Track in Macon for a bit of fun with Nick Gaines. For previous episodes, click here.
Continue readingKailub Russell grabbed the checkered flag for his second-straight victory on Sunday at the Parts Unlimited Mountaineer Run GNCC in West Virginia. The win places him just eight points behind fellow KTM factory rider Charlie Mullins for the lead in ...
Continue readingLet's talk about being prepared for a full weekend of battling at the track. Being ready for the unexpected can mean the difference between taking home the trophy and pushing your bike back to the pits. Motocross in general is brutal on the rider ...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingHere's our favorite batch of photos from this weekend's action at the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross High Point National. For more photo galleries, click here.
Continue readingPresented by Dubya USA and MotoSport, MXPTV takes a look at the High Point Raceway facility in Mt. Morris, PA of the track, pits, and more as rain cancelled Thursday's press day riding session and Friday's amateur practices. Check out...
Continue readingAfter an awesome two weeks at Oak Hill the guys packed up and headed south to Houston to see what else Texas has to offer. With intentions of living out of the trailer for the next week Dalton and Drew were taken in by the Ripper family and...
Continue readingCheck out our Wallpapers from the first three rounds of the season (Hangtown, Thunder Valley, Muddy Creek) by clicking below!
Continue readingPhoto by: Keetra Baker Club Name: Beaver Cycle Club (BCC) Year Founded: Club was formed in 1959 and sanctioned with AMA in 1962 promoting Flat Track and TT races ever since. Who Founded: In the beginning there was a man called Curly Luedke w...
Continue readingIn this episode of Man Vs Moto, we check out Derek's road to Muddy Creek as he starts to fight for points going into the 3rd round of the season. Episode 1 Episode 2
Continue readingFirst person look at Bullhollow during the second round of the WEBE Racing Series with Cody Schafer as he races his way to a first place finish in the Pro Class. Cody Schafer 2013 Motosport.com WEBE Racing Series Round Two...
Continue readingCheck out GoPro's handful of helmet cams from the action at Muddy Creek. Featuring our riders Blake Wharton, Nico Izzi, and Jason Anderson. Clement Desalle Lap 1 Moto 2 Nico Izzi Lap 1 Moto 1 James Stewart Lap 1 Moto 1 ...
Continue readingRacerX's 2007 Product of the Year gets a complete redesign for 2013 and even a name change. The Leatt GPX Race Neck Brace is made from high impact polymer with a completely re-sculpted front using a split design first introduced in 2011 with the L...
Continue readingThe 2013 Built Ford Tough Tennessee National at Muddy Creek dropped it's gates for the first time this weekend as a national. They definitely did not disappoint the fans with a revamped track that allowed for some spectacular battles and racing...
Continue readingThe guys are back at Oak Hill after a busy few days of riding for a "home-cooked" meal and one last day of riding before heading south to Houston. Mitch Oldenburg gives us some insite and talks about his home otherwise known as the track. Next...
Continue readingMXPTV captured the raw highlights from Thursday's press day action at the debut outdoor national for Muddy Creek's Built Ford Tough Tennessee National. Watch riders such as Justin Barcia, Trey Canard, Josh Grant, Justin Brayton, Broc...
Continue readingCheck out this sneak peek of Josh Grant riding around the new 2013 Built Ford Tough Tennessee National at Muddy Creek!
Continue readingRoughest Motocross Tracks Some of the roughest and toughest motocross tracks are located all over the country. However, one track that may be a challenge for one rider may come easy to another. Let's narrow it down and discuss a few that can...
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingClub Name: Dust Devils Motorcycle Club Year Founded: 1993 Who Founded: A group of five Dual Sport Riders sitting around a picnic table who wanted to ride, and ride they did. Number of Members: 75 Home city: Reno, Nevada Website: DustDevils...
Continue readingThe overwhelming response to our MotoGP timeline gave us an idea. Why not create one for Motocross!? So we did. The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship timeline is live. This is not a simple timeline of dates. We've included a "Did You Kno...
Continue readingShoei's history in helmets goes back to 1954 with the Kamata Polyester Co. which first produced helmets for the construction industry. In 1959, Eitaro Kamata founded Shoei to make general safety helmets and then in 1960 the manufacture of motorcyc...
Continue readingRobbie Wageman takes us on board in the Supermini 1 class at The Ranch MX for the 2013 Loretta Lynn's Regional Qualifier. Wageman was battling up front with the likes of Sean Cantrell, Mitchell Falk and Conner Mullinex in the final...
Continue readingRound Two of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship took place this holiday weekend in Lakewood, Colorado. Check out our favorite shots as the highest elevation in the series robbed horsepower from both the bikes and riders....
Continue readingCheck out the new 12 episode video series (MAN VS MOTO) featuring privateer rider Derek Anderson. Go behind the scenes as Derek and his girlfriend show you what it takes to travel the country and chase your dreams to become a professional...
Continue readingIn this episode of The Runaways what seems to be a smooth day of riding takes a drastic turn and the crew is forced to pack up and head back to OakHill. Officially a month and a half into the journey and the excessive seat time is taking a...
Continue readingMXPTV gives us a preview of the action set for this Saturday at Thunder Valley in Colorado. Be sure to check out MotoSport.com's Derek Anderson this weekend as he prepares to do battle on his home track! Photo Credit: Matt Rice Rockwell Thu...
Continue readingClub Name: Tacoma Motorcycle Club Year Founded: 1910 Number of Members: Currently 84 regular members, five lifetime members and 12 JR members Home city: Tacoma, WA Website: TacomaMC.com Member dues: $50 year plus 150 hrs of work 1. Tac...
Continue readingFor this edition of the MotoSport.com Helmet Cam, Kailub Russell narrates the race from his point of view during the sixth round of the 2013 AMSOIL GNCC Racing Series at the Limestone 100. He talks about his race, his strategies to pass...
Continue readingWith a new home base established in Texas the guys head out to do some much needed laundry at the local Wash 'N Dry followed up by another day of pounding out motos at OakHIll. A few phone calls leads to an unexpected trip down to Kemp, Texas...
Continue readingThe first round of The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was full of great racing and lots of action. Check out some of our favorite shots from the Rockstar Energy Racing team!
Continue readingClub Name: Treasure Valley Trail Machine Association Year Founded: Early 1980's Number of Members: Approximately 150 Home city: Boise, Idaho Website: TVTMA.org Member dues: $40 per year/per family 1. What is TVTMA's primary goal? TVT...
Continue readingWith a successful week in Oklahoma, The Runaways loaded up and made the trip down to Texas to hop a flight back west to Las Vegas for a weekend of watching dirtbikes. While in Vegas the boys got a call from DC Shoes' Nate Hawley and headed...
Continue readingWhile in Texas, The Runaways made the trip down to Kemp to ride at the one and only Underground MX Park. Dalton Bailey took the MotoSport.com helmet cam out for a lap around this awesome facility!
Continue readingWith the 2013 SX season wrapped up and the teams gearing up for Hangtown, we take a look back at the final round in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click the image to check out and download our favorite shots of the night.
Continue readingSuspension setup is perhaps the most critical, yet most misunderstood, aspect of motocross performance. Testing helps, but few people know how to do it properly. Race Tech recently held a seminar at Milestone to help shine light on the black...
Continue readingLet's talk about famous dirt bike riders. I know; there is more than a handful because motocross history goes back quite a few years. We all have our favorite dirt bike riders and many had outstanding track careers before some of you got started. ...
Continue readingJason Anderson hooks us up with a unique "hybrid" helmet cam as he gets ready for the great outdoors and Round One of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Next stop- Sacramento for The Hangtown Motocross Classic this Saturday, May 18th....
Continue readingDon't even think we plan to step into the minefield that surrounds what premix you should run in your 2-stroke. What you run equals the best. What your friend runs? The best. And you can probably find just as many opinions on the starting gate o...
Continue readingThe Runaways journey continues in Episode 3 as Drew and Dalton evade the icy roads of Wyoming and head South to Oklahoma in search of better weather. Pro-racer-turned-trainer Robbie Reynard Invited the boys to Reynard Raceway and with the...
Continue reading125cc Yamaha pilot, Casey Brennan, takes the MotoSport.com GoPro around for a few laps during the 2013 North Central Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier at Romp MX in Richwoods, MO in the Schoolboy 1 class.
Continue readingSante Mazzarolo founded Alpinestars in 1963 in Asolo, Italy. Alpinestars first made hiking and ski boots but a short two years later the company introduced its first motorcycle boot - it included an innovative steel shin protector and a buckle clo...
Continue readingMotocross Riding- The Most Physically Demanding Sport? Here's the question for the day - is motocross riding the most physically demanding sport? It's a good question and depending on who you're talking to, the responses may be across the board...
Continue readingCheck out some of our favorite shots during the last round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series! Farewell to SX in '13
Continue readingEver wanted to take a spin around Trey Canard's private track? Check out Colt Nichols as he takes the MotoSport.com GoPro for a lap around Trey's place in sunny Shawnee, Oklahoma
Continue readingCheck out our second round of MotoSport Wallpapers, this week coming from Seattle and Salt Lake City (featuring Jason Anderson, Ryan Sipes, Davi Millsaps and the lovely Rockstar Ladies). Click the image below- or to check out all of our...
Continue readingThe final round of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, May 4th. Although Ryan Villopoto has clinched the title in the 450 class, there is plenty of racing left to do. ...
Continue readingWith a truck, trailer, and a couple of new Honda's, it was time for the Runaways to hit the road, but this time for good. After a week of scrambling the boys hit the road for the next 5 months making their first stop the vurbmoto "Good Times...
Continue readingJason Anderson, Davi Millsaps on the podium Check out our favorite shots from the weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Round 16 was yet another great night of racing with our MotoSport riders taking advantage of the ideal track conditions and...
Continue readingThe 16th round of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend before heading to Las Vegas for the final round. How To Watch Races Live on Speed Channel Saturd...
Continue readingHop on board with The Runaways' Dalton Bailey as he takes the MotoSport.com helmet cam for a lap around the red-clay track at Reynard Raceway in Wellston, Oklahoma. To check out more of Dalton and The Runaways, click here.
Continue readingCheck out our first installment of Weekly Wallpapers! Each week we'll post up our favorite shots from throughout the season that are available to download. Click the image below to visit the page.
Continue readingMotocross. Supercross. Enduro races. Timed trials. Isn't dirt bike riding, dirt bike riding? Football fans know the difference between the NFL, CFL, USFL and Arena football. So, if you know who Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto...
Continue readingCheck out this week's Helmet Cam of Kailub Russell as he battles with teammate Charlie Mullins and competitor Paul Whibley through the trees during the 4th round of the Grand National Cross Country Championship at the VP Racing Fuels Big Buck...
Continue readingDirt bike racing is one of those sports where the odds are high that at some point a dirt bike accident is bound to happen. Whether you're on a flat track course, jumping triples on a motocross track or tooling through the woods honing your skills...
Continue readingThis weekend brought us back to Pacific Standard Time and landed us in Seattle, Washington to finish up the West Coast portion of the Monster Energy Supercross Series. This meant a full gate of 250sx West riders who have been waiting to battle and...
Continue readingWondering what Rockstar Energy rider Nico Izzi has been up to? Here is Nico at Perris Raceway in Perris, CA as he prepares for the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicking off at Hangtown, May 18th.
Continue readingA wet and muddy race track, but everyone still had a blast at Woodland MX Park for round five of the MotoSport.com NWNMX series presented by Rockstar. It was a double point Saturday only race to make up the weekend. Over 300 entry's made up...
Continue readingWith a truck, trailer, and a couple of new Honda's, it was time for the Runaways to hit the road. The first mission was to go shred at Zaca Station; a fitting farewell to Southern California as Dalton and Drew hit the road for the next 5...
Continue readingThis week's Supercross landed us in the great state of Minnesota where we find ourselves in the thick of a intense season points battle in both 450sx and 250sx East. Check out our favorite photos from this weekend!
Continue readingThe GNCC Opener took place last month in River Ranch, Florida where fans witnessed a hard fought battle in some of the toughest conditions this series will see. The XC1 class was about as stacked as it gets with riders like former champ Josh Stran...
Continue readingThe 2013 WEBE Racing Series kicked off in Farmington, New Mexico this last weekend with Cody Schafer winning both events. Check out the MotoSport GoPro and see what it's like to race Hare Scrambles in the Southwest!
Continue readingCheck out the action from this weekend in Houston! Rockstar Energy Racing teammates Blake Wharton and Davi Millsaps didn't disappoint yet again with another weekend of awesome finishes.
Continue readingKyler West takes us for a ride in the Schoolboy moto at the One Industries Oak HIll GNC with the Motosport GoPro Camera. Keep your eyes peeled towards the end of the lap as Kyler actually cleans off the lens so we can have a clear view!
Continue readingJessy Nelson knows the importance of a perfect approach to whoops, so here he is today to help you learn how to maximize your speed in the section. Jessy Nelson recommends going across the whoops rather up and down them, but for the rest of hi...
Continue readingIf you're on the fence about the differences between 2 stroke vs 4 stroke dirt bikes, hopefully today's blog will shed light on some of the pros and cons folks have shared when it comes to choosing the right dirt bike engine. The same basics ap...
Continue readingIt was a great weekend of racing for rounds 3 and 4 of the Motosport.com NWNMXS presented by Rockstar. Cold practice laps made for some heated afternoon motos as it was great spring northwest weather. Over 800 race entries for the weekend as...
Continue readingFollow Davi Millsaps and the GoPro Team as they fight through the first half of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season! Coming from a second place overall win during last year's season, the eternal underdog Davi Millsaps has become a force...
Continue readingThe best way to become a responsible dirt bike rider is by signing up for dirt bike riding lessons with a competent and experienced instructor. While I was growing up, I was fortunate to have my family to teach me proper riding techniques and safe...
Continue readingOur riders were at it again this weekend in Toronto! Check out our photo gallery from the race action Saturday night. Congrats to Davi Millsaps and Blake Wharton for both finishing on the podium in one of the most competitive seasons we've seen....
Continue readingThe second round of the 2013 GNCC series marked the first win for Kailub Russell in Washington, GA. Sunday's Maxxis General GNCC was all about another 3 hour battle between Kailub and his teammate Charlie Mullins who was edged out by less than...
Continue readingFly Racing pilot Cody Schafer takes on the 2013 Caprock Canyon Grand Prix in Quitaque, Texas. Schafer finished 1st on the weekend in the AA class in both the Grand Prix and Enduro events.
Continue readingThis weekend in Indianapolis was all about being on the gas. Unfortunately some bad luck and a couple of small mistakes kept Blake Wharton and Davi Millsaps from finishing on the podium. Check out our gallery of the weekend's action.
Continue readingThe Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit held its third event of the year the weekend of Feb. 23-24 with the Lone Star Enduro. Cody Schafer, on his Kawasaki, posted a fourth-place finish on the weekend in the AA class behind Ian Blythe,...
Continue readingThe Daytona International Speedway hosted the Daytona Supercross By Honda on March 9 and Ryan Villopoto won his third championship. He joins Bob Hannah, Mike Kiedrowski, Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed in the three-time Daytona Supercross by Honda ch...
Continue readingHere are some of our favorite pictures from Practice on Saturday for Daytona Supercross. Check back during the week for our race photo gallery and recap of the racing action.
Continue readingThe 2013 Thor Millcreek Spring Classic featured a classic dual between Yamaha riders Keith Tucker and Aaron Plessinger. Mud kicked up early in the start of Moto 1 caking on Tucker's GoPro preventing side-by-side racing action but watch Plessin...
Continue readingThe traditional outdoor opener for the Northwest Motocross Series held March 2-3 at the Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex in Richland, WA is in the books. An overcast Saturday greeted 561 riders for round 1 and 500 riders enjoyed a sunny and bre...
Continue readingHere's our favorite shots from the weekend of racing in St. Louis for Round 9 of the Supercross series.
Continue readingMXPTV Goes Live At RC Daytona Amateur SX CLAYTON, DE - MXPTV (Moto Xposure TV) is making its 4th visit to the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship on March 10-11 and for 2013, we are going live for the first time e...
Continue readingAtlanta is one of the favored rounds in the entire series by both the fans and the riders. Hard to disagree when you look through our gallery of the East Coast racing action from Saturday night. Check out Davi Millsaps, Blake Wharton, and Gareth...
Continue readingCheck out the Motosport.com supported riders during practice in ATL today! Track looks good and the teams are expecting some good results tonight.
Continue readingWatch on as the Motosport.com GoPro takes a few laps around the Supercross track at Club MX, one of the premiere training facilities in the Southeast with AJ Cantanzaro. AJ was just a few positions shy of qualifying for the first round of th...
Continue readingCheck out some of our favorite shots from Saturday's racing action in Dallas. This is the rider's first taste of the East Coast rounds in the series.
Continue readingCheck out some of these shots from the Wilkes-Barre Arenacross from this past weekend with the Spinechillers/JBR/Motosport.com team:
Continue readingCheck out the action in this huge photo gallery of the Motosport riders from Saturday night in San Diego, California for round 6 of the 2013 Supercross series.
Continue readingHere is some of our favorite shots from practice in San Diego. Rain prior to Saturday made for some greasy conditions in practice. Very tricky for these guys to lay down fast qualifying times.
Continue readingJustin Brayton is a confident guy when it comes to starts. This is a key factor when pulling the holeshot once the gate drops. Check out this video from Alli as Justin walks us through the starting gate and to the first turn from the perspecti...
Continue readingWith the last time the riders will do battle in Anaheim for the 2013 season, we know the season is well underway. Here's some of our favorite shots from the night- check it out. 250 Main Position Number...
Continue readingCheck out these shots from practice earlier today as we get ready to race the for the last time in Anaheim tonight!
Continue readingCooper Webb takes the Motosport.com helmet cam for a lap as he keeps it pinned around Glen Helen during the first annual Jesse Masterpool 956 Invitational. These kids are moving! The 956 Invitational was developed to provide the u...
Continue readingThere was plenty of action going on in the Oakland Stadium this weekend. Check out our gallery of Motosport.com riders from qualifying practice and the race mains. Congratulations to the Rockstar Motosport team getting on the podium yet...
Continue readingBroc Glover, Dunlop's Off Road Senior Manager takes us through each model of the Geomax line and the benefits of each tread design in this very helpful video. The Geomax Family The Geomax MX11 further extends Dunlop's range of motocros...
Continue readingAlex Martin knows the importance of picking your line and how to get yourself into the best place for a solid finish. Listen up as Alex Martin tells you how to pick the best line in this Step By Step.
Continue readingMike Alessi is excited to put his new ride to work in 2013 on the supercross tracks. Alessi breaks down all the modifications he makes to his indoor ride, so take notes as everything he tweaks is key to creating his Setup.
Continue readingCheck out some of the action in the week's photo gallery at Anaheim Two. This round of the series proved to be a tough one for our Motosport riders as bad luck seemed to follow all the way into the main events. Congrats to Davi for retaining...
Continue readingRound 3 Anaheim, CA Practice laptimes: 250SX Group A - Practice 1 Position Number Name City Bike Time In Lap 1 1 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO Honda CRF250r 54.959 6 2 338 Zach Osborne Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF250r 55....
Continue readingNormally James Stewart plays his injury cards pretty close. Here he lets us in on his knee injury, and how he plans to keep racing. Credit: GuyB From VitalMX A2 Preview: James Stewart - More Motocross Videos
Continue readingAnaheim Supercross / Round 3 Heading into the 3rd round of Supercross this weekend, the gates will drop yet again in Anaheim. Check out some notes and observations below so you don't miss out on any of the action. 450 Class: Davi Mill...
Continue readingCheck out the race results and a quick photo gallery of the race action from last weekend at Phoenix. Round Two of the 2013 AMA Supercross series. ?   250SX Main Event 1. Eli Tomac (HON) 2. Ken Roczen...
Continue readingTake a close-up and personal tour of Davi's brand-new Supercross-winning 2013 Suzuki with Motocross Action Magazine and Davi's mechanic Steve Westfall.
Continue readingRound 2 of the 2013 Supercross series in Phoenix was just as eventful for us as the week before in Anaheim. Click through and enjoy these pictures of our Motosport.com riders in action during practice from this unusually chilly weekend....
Continue readingCool video from the guys at GoPro with Anaheim winner Davi Millsaps and his perspective after the first round of Supercross is in the books.
Continue readingCheck out these post race interviews and gain some insight from the riders finishing on the box at Round One brought to you by Supercross Live! Davi Millsaps Trey Canard Ryan Dungey Eli Tomac Ken Roczen Co...
Continue readingShort and sweet, this visually appealing video tells us a little bit about Chad's perspective on the racing lifestyle and why he's such a fan favorite. No matter what your passion is, don't let the negative outweigh your drive and determina...
Continue readingHere's our Top Ten picks from the Bikes of Supercross 2013 gallery from VitalMX.com. For their complete gallery, click here and check out the rest. (photo credit: GuyB)
Continue readingHere's the first photo gallery of the 2013 Supercross Season for some of the action on the track and around the pits with Motosport.com at Anaheim One.
Continue readingWinner's Circle: Anaheim 1 — More Motocross Photos In a race that ended up being more unpredictable than anyone thought possible, our own rider on the Rockstar Engergy / MotoSport.com team, Davi Millsaps, got the holeshot and forged ahead to...
Continue readingMotoSport.com/JBR/Spinchillers introduces their 2013 ArenaCross team. For 2013, the Motosport.com/JBR/Spinechillers Racing Arenacross Team consists of four riders made up of both experienced, successful veterans and talented newcomers ready for...
Continue readingTransworld has a chance to catch up with Josh Hill and his team to see what they have to say about what's new and what he's thinking going into the 2013 Supercross Season.
Continue readingWhile some manufactures have opted to keep their two-stroke unchanged since the early 2000s, or even produce a two-stroke for that matter, KTM came out big in 2013 with their all-new 250SX. Transworld Motocross.
Continue readingTransworld Motocross Magazine takes us on a tour of the  Rockstar Energy Racing Motosport.com Semi as they gear up to get ready for the 2013 Supercross season.
Continue readingDirt Bike Magazine and Kurt Caselli go over some basic pre-ride tips to keep your bike in shape before every ride.
Continue readingHere's a personal look inside the FMF Factory where all the production for FMF exhaust is done in house.
Continue readingDavid Pingree from Racer X Illustrated and Derek Schoeberle from Suzuki give us some basic set up tips for the 2013 RMZ450.
Continue reading2012 Seattle Supercross photo gallery
Continue readingAs part of their continued support for off-road racing, MotoSport.com is pleased to announce continued partnership with the 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country off-road racing series Holeshot Awards and all new Go Race Program. Tualatin, O...
Continue readingEvery time a purchase is made at MotoSport.com customers have the opportunity to make a $1 donation towards one of three rider advocacy organizations. MotoSport.com matches those donations dollar-for-dollar - up to $40,000 every year - instantly t...
Continue readingWelcome to Round 7 of our HOT or NOT feature from the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross series. We saw lots of new faces with the East Coast Lites starting this week, read below to see who made our HOT list for the weekend and who fell short. 450s...
Continue readingAhh, the most important day in motocross news has arrived, our HOT or NOT list from San Diego Supercross. Read below who made the list and who got ditched. 450 HOT or NOT ----- Ryan Villopto - HOT - RV was actually close to not making the...
Continue readingThe best part of your day has arrived, Motosport.com's HOT or NOT list from Oakland. 450 HOT or NOT James Stewart - HOT - Stewart had his back against the wall heading into Oakland and he did what he had to do...and he looked impressive ...
Continue readingWelcome to Round 3 of our HOT or NOT feature from the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross series. We saw lots of new faces inside the top 10 in both classes, read below to see who made our HOT list for the weekend and who fell short. 450 HOT or NOT ...
Continue readingKailub Russell - WORCS Race Round 1 Glen Helen MX Park - Devore, California Race Results Saturday - 13th Race Results Sunday - 9th Final Overall Standings - 10th As a warm up to his second GNCC XC1 Season, Kailub raced in the fi...
Continue readingSee who made our HOT or NOT list from Round 2 of the Monster Energy Supercross series in Phoenix. Remember to check back in next Tuesday when we release our picks for L.A. 450 / HOT or NOT Ryan Dungey - HOT - First ever win for KTM in the bi...
Continue readingMotosport.com breaks down the kick off to the Monster Energy Supercross at A1 with our HOT or NOT awards for the top 10. We'll be doing this from all 17 rounds, so be sure and check in every Tuesday to see who made the list. 450 HOT or NOT ...
Continue readingWe're nearing the end of off-season and will soon see how each rider matches up to the hype. Check out part three of The Hot Seat, where we give you an in depth analysis of who is safe and sound for 2013 and who is on the hot seat. Geico Honda ...
Continue readingWe're nearing the end of off-season and will soon see how each rider matches up to the hype. Check out part two of The Hot Seat, where we give you an in depth analysis of who is safe and sound for 2013 and who is on the hot seat. Be sure and check...
Continue readingSo we're now into July and the Nationals are in full swing with Chad Reed and Dean Wilson leading the way in the 450 and 250 classes respectively. However it wouldn't be long before it was all change in the 450 class as one of the most extraordina...
Continue readingWith little noise coming out of the motocross world this week we decided to take a look at the list of riders we feel is on the hot seat heading into 2012. Sure, everyone is at risk of losing their ride providing a poor season, but some are skatin...
Continue readingGet Your Own James Stewart for the Holiday It's always cool to see our sport break the barriers into mainstream America. When we saw that JS7 was going to have an action figure modled after him, we couldn't resist spreading the news. James se...
Continue readingIf you thought quarter one was good, quarter two was even better as nearly every race was just so crucial to both the supercross and motocross championships. With five rounds remaining in supercross, it was still all to play for a five riders...
Continue readingIn the motocross industry, the few quarter is all about supercross. Starting on the first Saturday in January, it runs pretty much non-stop throughout the first three months, taking in both east and west coasts, as well as it's yearly visit to Can...
Continue readingThe DC Ride Day has become a staple in the moto industry over the last few years. Since sponsoring the Pala facility three years ago, DC Shoes has taken the first of every December to pay homage to their elite motocross athletes at the annual DC...
Continue readingSilly season is over. Gone. A thing of the past. The chips have fallen where they may and now it's time to go racing. Well, first Christmas then the New Year, then it's time to go racing. We don't know about you, but we're already bored with this ...
Continue readingWhile the nations top amateur athletes battled for titles in Florida last week, the industries biggest heavy hitters attended the 14th annual A Day in the Dirt race at Pala Raceway. The brain child of Kenny Alexander, one of Hollywood's most celeb...
Continue readingMorehead City, N.C. is home to one of the nation's top prospects and this week at the Thor Winter National Olympics in Gainesville, Florida Cooper Webb is once again proving why he is being touted amongst the future of our sport. Cooper made his...
Continue readingThe 40th Annual Thor Winter National Olympics, better known at Mini O's, kicked off yesterday and we've already been privy to some of the best racing of the year. While Mini O's is technically the final amateur national of the season, for those in...
Continue readingWith just five rounds, held in the space of four weeks, the Australian Super X has unfortunately now drawn to a close. However in this month there has been some real quality racing and performances plus some big crashes (see Steven Clarke's here),...
Continue readingBen Townley Returns down under? Rumors are swirling around the Aussie scene right now that former World Champ Ben Townley will be racing the Australian MX Nationals in 2012. The talk around the pits is that BT will sign with the Carlton Dry Tho...
Continue readingDaniel Baker is that kid. That kid that has a ton of speed but hasn't received the media coverage or recognition he deserves. That kid who has run up front at numerous amateur nationals, but hasn't won a ton of titles. That kid who, with the right...
Continue readingThere's one round left to go in the 2011 Australian Super X series and while things are beginning to really tighten up in the Open class, with multiple winners throughout the first four rounds, the Lites class looks to belong solely to Matt Moss. ...
Continue readingAfter two rain affected rounds, the Aussie Super X finally stayed dry, providing the fans with some really good racing. All three scheduled main events took place, before the scores were added up for the overall positions, and if you thought the...
Continue readingRekluse Z-Start Pro Clutch Kit The clutch is one of the most important aspects of off-road bike racing. Get it right and you can holeshot fields, out-brake opponents or nimbly manoeuvre yourself through the tightest sections. This is why the...
Continue readingHeading into the third round of the 2011 Monster Energy Super X series, the weather finally cooperated as many had hoped it would; clear skies, beautiful sunshine, and perfect temperatures. The first two rounds saw quite a bit of rainfall and mud...
Continue readingJust like last week, the second round of the Australasian Super X was also a mud-fest but unlike the Open class which has produced two different winners and looks like a tight affair, the Lites class seems a rather more one-sided affair as Matt Mo...
Continue reading2012 GP Calendar The new 2012 World Motocross Championship calendar has been released with new rounds in Mexico and Russia. There is also a new track for Brazil and what looks to be a week-long affair at the British GP where classes from 65cc t...
Continue readingIn what seems like an endless production line of talent, Thomas Do is the latest French kid to show signs that a promising pro career lies ahead. Coming third in the Junior World Championships in Italy earlier this year and then doing well at the ...
Continue readingIf you thought the weather at Round 1 of the Super X series prevented us from picking a clear cut favorite you should have seen the torrential downpour that slammed Round 2 in Wollongong. Things actually looked promising throughout the day as it a...
Continue readingSo the first round of the Australasian Super X was a mud-fest, and while the cream usually still rises to the top in conditions like that, it does still add an element of luck into proceedings. As the series heads north-east to Wollongong, NSW we'...
Continue readingAround the Globe Super X Under Way Round 1 of the Australian Super X series got underway last weekend in Melbourne despite torrential downpours down under. The Super X series started to take flight in America two years ago when many of America...
Continue readingJust because the racing has finished, doesn't mean that the motocross industry goes into hibernation, far from it. This is the time of year when Twitter has more focus than tracks and the internet is a bigger source of information than agents, cor...
Continue readingJames Stewart, winner of 42 supercross races and more outdoor and amateur titles than we care to count, has made it official. He will be racing dirt bikes next year and he will be doing it under the Joe Gibbs Racing umbrella. So, what's to be made...
Continue reading2011 Monster Energy Super X - Melbourne With the American season now over, it's time for the Australians to come to play with their own version of supercross - Super X. Now a few years old, the series has been steadily growing into a competitiv...
Continue readingYou've just been crowned King of the Classic, how does it feel? The feeling is indescribable to be crowned the King of the Classic! I was so stoked to come off the track and see Brent, Wes, Ryan and everyone cheering with the cameras and the Ki...
Continue readingIf you watched the Monster Energy Cup on television in anticipation of seeing the world's best amateurs do battle on a supercross(ish) track, then you were probably disappointed. The coverage of the amateurs on SPEED was cut short and only the lea...
Continue readingThe Gaerne SG 12 boots are in a class all their own with countless hours of research and development that lead to the innovation of the perfect boot. Gaerne has developed a unique double stage pivot system for the SG 12 boots. The first stage ...
Continue readingWell, the first ever Monster Energy Cup kicked off over the weekend and for the most part it was a huge success. Ryan Villopoto won a million dollars (before taxes, of course), Adam Cianciarulo made his future boss, Mitch Payton, proud with a conv...
Continue readingIn an era when it's all about getting the fastest, newest, flashiest bit of kit available, the new 2012 O'Neal Ultra-Lite LE 83 Combo puts a retro spin on the whole concept by creating a line of dirt bike gear that is reminiscent of the 80s. But j...
Continue readingRyan Dungey Signs for Factory KTM KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce the addition of Supercross/Motocross racer Ryan Dungey to the Red Bull/KTM Factory Race Team for the 2012 and 2013 AMA Pro Supercross and Motocross Championship Series. ...
Continue readingComing off his most successful amateur season to date, MTF standout Gavin Faith is looking forward to lighting the pro world on fire in 2012. In a season where Justin Bogle dominated the headlines, Faith proved to be one of the only riders capable...
Continue readingPart of being a champion is the ability to keep your head, when everyone else is losing theirs. That's why both multi-AMA champion Ryan Dungey and newly crowned World Champion Ken Roczen both wear the Fox Racing V3 Covert Helmet. It's smart ventin...
Continue readingIt is common at this time of the year to review your past season's goals and how you fared in accomplishing them. You may look at how much you trained, how hard you trained and what activities made up your training program. You may look at trainin...
Continue readingWelcome to Getting Social, a new blog feature on Motosport where we tackle the week's biggest news and explore social media avenues to fill you in on what's going on in the world of motocross. The biggest silly season news so far has been J...
Continue readingJosh Hill is back! Josh Hill made his first appearance back on the bike last week after a crash that nearly ended his career over a year ago. "It has been a long road back to riding well on the track. I had a few setbacks with pressure sore...
Continue readingJustin Bogle made a huge impact as a rookie graduating from the amateur ranks. He challenged for podium finishes in each of the last four outdoor nationals and is now marked as a potential race winner heading into supercross. But this article isn'...
Continue readingMotocross Strength Training for Beginners Never been to the gym? If you do go, do you wonder aimlessly around the gym, randomly using machines? Do you just want a place to start? This feature for MotoSport.com provides a basic, full body str...
Continue readingThe King is dead. Long live the King. It's a phrase that may seem a little strange at first, but once you understand it's meaning, it's actually a pretty apt heading for this week's Looking Forward. Basically, this was chant used in the old...
Continue readingThe 2011 FIM Motocross of Nations turned out to be anything but predictable. Well, almost. True, the United States was the heavy favorite and they were able to pull out another win, but it was anything but predictable. Heading into Sunday's...
Continue readingThe Friday before the weekend of the Motocross of Nations is always an interesting day. On one hand, all the riders are there, they are all in a pretty happy state of mind ready to answer questions, sign autographs and smile for pictures. But on...
Continue readingAfter highlighting some "Sleepers" in yesterday's blog, we're going after the Heavy Hitters of the 2011 MXoN in this article and no surprises for guessing that we'll be starting with Team USA. While the other countries have been struggling ...
Continue readingWelcome to the first day of our 2011 Motocross of Nations coverage. While our boys sip cappuccino and settle into the Paris lifestyle we're going to kick the week off with a little blog we like to call, MXoN Sleepers. Those who we feel have a shot...
Continue readingWe won't say that the end of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross season was uneventful, but logic does lend us to believe that it wasn't as eventful as many thought it would be at the mid-way point. As you well know by now the Lites title was alr...
Continue readingSo congratulations to Dean Wilson for winning the 250 title last weekend at Steel City, he thoroughly deserves the award after what has been a terrifically consistent season. And having wrapped it up with a 1-1, no one can argue he didn't have the...
Continue readingRyan Villopoto vs Ryan Dungey After 11 rounds of competition and a summer full of the best motocross racing on the planet, the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will come to a dramatic conclusion this Saturday, September 10, as Americ...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer Gabriel Jairala has had one of the busiest summers in amateur motocross, racing both in America and in Europe as he helped Team USA win the trophy at the Junior World Championships as well as a couple of individual Loretta ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Three things happened at Steel City for the 11th round of the outdoor nationals. Ryan Villopoto made a statement and proved that he should not only be the 2011 champion, but the MX 1 rider for the Motocross of Nations as we...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo There are but two rounds to go in the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series and, lucky for us, there is still plenty to look forward to. While the championship hype in the Lites and Women's classes seems to b...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer Ryan Dungey wins RC Hard Charger Award In winning the first 450 Class moto at Southwick's Moto-X 338, defending Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Champion Ryan Dungey had already put in a hard day's work. The Rockstar Energy/Mak...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo From being an amateur standout on mini bikes, to seemingly falling off the map for a number of years, to now being one of the top pros in the amateur ranks, Minnesota's, Jesse Wentland has seen his fair share of ups and dow...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo So, what happened at Southwick? Perhaps the better question is what didn't happen. Enough action went down at Southwick to keep an entire lunch table full of 8th grade girls busy gossiping for at least three straight lunch ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo In effort to truly capture the essence of all that is Southwick, we're going to dedicate this weeks Looking Forward to the wicked awesome people of the New England area. With that in mind, we'd appreciate it if you read the...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Joey Savatgy may have seen his share of bad luck at Loretta's (crashes, false starts, you name it), but he backed it up with one of the most inspirational rides of his young career. A ride that would not only propel team US...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer MX2 Breakdown Much like the entire MX2 season so far, Ken Roczen grabbed the holeshot in race one, but unlike a lot of the season, his teammate Jeffrey Herlings wasn't in tow behind him. After a bad qualifying race Herling...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer After what seemed like a non-stop schedule for the first seven months of the year, it seems like we've had more off-weekends than racing recently. Still, can't complain too much when each week adds a new element of exciteme...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo MXoN Talk Heats Up - More Teams Announced by the Day The 2011 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is set for St Jean d'Angely in France in a month's time and you can begin to feel the excitement as each country chooses...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer He may be the younger brother of Zach Bell, but Chase Bell doesn't take the back seat to anyone. Having already won a Loretta's title on 65s, Chase is now riding 85s but an injury meant he missed out on adding to his collec...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo 450 Breakdown: When Justin Barcia pulled the holeshot in his first ever 450 moto in front on his hometown crowd, the screams were near defining. The panic revving, wild child was out to prove a point and he did so early in...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Welcome back! We dedicated last week's edit schedule to Loretta Lynn's and with the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series prepping to make its return after two weeks off, there's much to discuss. So take a seat, grab a co...
Continue readingAuthor: Wes Williams FIM World Junior Championships this weekend A few days after the 30th Annual Red Bull AMA Amateur National Championships at Loretta Lynn's wrapped up, an entire US contingent boarded planes in route to Italy for the FIM ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo As if winning the a 450 A national title, placing a very, very close second in 250 A, and taking home the Horizon Award wasn't enough, Justin Bogle capped off his week at Loretta's with the Vurb Cup as well, making him the ...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer MX2 Race 1 In pretty awful conditions the MX2 guys kicked off proceedings here in Loket. The rain was lashing down but that didn't stop Ken Roczen from ripping a massive holeshot ahead of fellow KTM riders Jeffrey Herl...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Champions are being crowned at the Ranch and things are heating up heading into the final day of racing on Saturday. Read on to get the full low down. 85 12-14 Mod Austin Forkner lead the charge going into the final 1...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo It seems impossible to choose one rider out of literally hundreds to highlight as the Rider of the Week. It's a difficult task when you're at any amateur nationals, but at Loretta's - the granddaddy of them all - it's t...
Continue readingStarting in 2008, Vurb Moto wanted to come up with a method of determining the best amateur rider of any given year. Obviously there are the National champions spread around, and of course there is Loretta Lynn's which is easily the biggest and mo...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo For an image heavy, in depth, and, well, just plain awesome look at who impressed at Loretta's on Tuesday look no further. In fact, if you're looking for some image heavy, in depth and just plain awesome coverage from Loret...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer MX1 Race 1 Cairoli holeshoted on the KTM 350 but ran wide in corner two letting Desalle come around, but behind them there was a incident taking down a number of riders including Bobryshev, Simpson and de Dycker. Desa...
Continue readingYou may be wondering how we're going to produce our weekly Look Ahead blog post when there's no pro race to look forward to, well, at least for the next few weeks anyways. Well, if you were able to catch our Around the Globe feature yesterday you'...
Continue readingBogle On Top in Oklahoma Somewhere between massive leads and killer finish line trickery, Justin Bogle has been killing it in his home state of Oklahoma at the Ponca City Amateur National. With the exception of a mechanical DNF in 450 Pro Mod, he...
Continue readingBrady Kiesel recently made the move from the dry California tracks to the loamy soil of Texas. While the move was a family decision, Keisel, now a top intermediate rider, is hoping it will help him propel himself into the upper echelon of his clas...
Continue readingRenthal sponsors racers from all over the world, from nearly every genera of racing. And as such has won a total of 142 World Titles and 111 US Titles with riders using Renthal products. At Renthal there is a common saying that rings true in any f...
Continue readingIf Millville will always be remembered as the place where Reed pulled off the impossible, Washougal will be remembered as the place where Trey Canard wasn't so lucky. After a solid first moto run that landed him third overall, Canard went down ...
Continue readingFirst thing on the agenda in this week's Look Forward is a thank you to Kevin Windham who has raced his last event of the 2011 Lucas Oil Pro National Championship. Windham signs out sitting 5th in the points, having led six laps, including one hol...
Continue readingWith the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship taking place at Spring Creek last weekend we though it fitting to hit up Xtreme Rockstar Suzuki's amateur standout Jeremy Martin for this weeks Up and Coming. As you may know, the Martin's actuall...
Continue readingAuthor: Wes Williams Since 1970, and the very early beginnings of motocross history, SCOTT has been an ever evolving brand that has been at the forefront of the sport. They were the first to enter the market with a motocross specific goggle, an...
Continue readingHow did you got started in motocross? My Father bought my first motorcycle at the age of 4, a Yamaha PW50. I was so excited to race on a track for the first time. The past 14 years have flown by so fast. I have progress so far, so fast, I c...
Continue readingThe 2011 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship at Spring Creek will forever be remembered for one thing and one thing only. No, not Ryan Dungey's inspirational win in front of his home crowd that inched him to within one point of Ryan Villopoto. No, no...
Continue readingWhile the first three quarters have mainly revolved around racing, the last quarter is one that's known as the "off season." For the top echelon of the sport, October to the new year is the time to relax, take a few weeks off before then heading o...
Continue readingWith the weekend off, there's not entirely too much to recap since the last installment of Looking Ahead last week. That is for the AMA series anyways. Across the pond, the FIM World Championship series is heating up quite nicely and the rivalries...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo GEICO Team Endures "Camp LaRocco" There's a little patch of land in Western Michigan that past world champion Mike LaRocco likes to call home. GEICO Honda's Lites riders have been calling that same area hell for the last 1...
Continue readingTuesday Toolbox: Kailub Russell Author: Jennifer Kenyon After dominating the XC2 ranks in 2010, FMF/KTM/MotoSport's Kailub Russell made his debut into the XC1 Pro class this year. Russell didn't have the best luck in rounds one and two, but si...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Throughout the country the Mosiman brothers (Josh and Michael) are known as some of the most accomplished amateur talent on the gate. Born and bred in the moto capital of the world, these two Californians have their sights ...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer With the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross series on break over the weekend we looked towards our international crew to get an update on what turned out to be one of the most memorable FIM World Championship races of the season. In a...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer Surprisingly it is now officially the halfway point in the 2011 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season, I say surprisingly, because it already seems like so much has happened in the six rounds we've had so far. In the 450s, ...
Continue readingAuthor: Wes Williams GP's exit the USA? Today, FIM have just presented the provisional schedule for the 2012 FIM World Motocross Championship, and to the surprise of many the US round has been omitted from the schedule. While Glen Helen will b...
Continue readingMXvsATV Alive - Supercross is Here! Download the SX Event Pack and get two tracks. One of the most sought after and highly anticipated DLC additions make its way to Alive! Fire up your Xbox 360 or PS3 console and wait no longer to download the Su...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer One of the mostly fiercely contested classes is the 85 classes, and in particular the 9-11 age group. We caught up with Thor rider Jordan Bailey who made the long trip from Florida to Mammoth, in what was his first ever vis...
Continue readingAuthor: Andrew Campo As the fence lines at RedBud filled Saturday morning for round six of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, a lot of questions were waiting to be answered; To what role would the 102 degree temperature play on both ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Looking forward to RedBud is like looking forward to your birthday, Christmas and the birth of your first baby all wrapped up into one. It's the mid-way point of the season and without doubt one of the most sought after tra...
Continue readingGNCC Round 8 Snowshoe Resort, West Virginia Kailub Russell - GNCC X1 Pro Racer Rider Results - Finished 6th The race at Snowshoe was clearly one of the toughest races of the series with wet conditions, lots of elevation change and big roc...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Pourcel To Race World Championships Many sites are now confirming that Christophe Pourcel has finally landed a new deal for the remainder of 2011. According to sources, the French ace is back and ready to race in Europe ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Rockstar Energy Suzuki hosts the most prominent team in all of amateur motocross. Over the years they have played host to some of the most successful athletes in the sport today and 2011 has proven no different. Landon Curr...
Continue readingAuthor: Andrew Campo Thunder Valley MX Park welcomed Round 5 of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship this weekend in beautiful Lakewood, Colorado. A grip of story lines floated around Sunday morning before bikes were fired up for p...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Things begin to separate at Round 5 of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Outdoor season. It's a point in the season where some riders become complacent. The front-runners have established themselves as the kings of the jungle and the ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Troy Lee Designs Tests At Altitude In preparation for Round 5 of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships at Thunder Valley the Troy Lee Design team opted out of spending a week in Colorado to train. Instead,...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer Arizona may not be considered the "hot bed" of amateur motocross but don't let that lead you into thinking that there isn't a boat load of young talent lurking in the Arizona desert. In fact, some of the top 85cc talent in ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Each year thousands of the worlds top off-road athletes choose Dunlop as their tire of choice. From the top pros to the top amateurs, and everyone in between, Dunlop remains the brand of choice. Dedicated to the growth of t...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Budds Creek needs no introduction. Any track that earns the honor of hosting the Motocross of Nations is and forever will be revered as one of the greatest tracks in America. And as such, has produced some of the greatest r...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Welcome once again to our Friday blog feature, Look Ahead. This is where we take all the water cooler talk from the week, combine it with race results from the season so far, multiply it by each riders height and weight...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Windham preps for his last MX race of the year GEICO Honda rider Kevin Windham is ready to climb on his motorcycle for the final time this season at Saturday's Budds Creek National. Meanwhile, team riders Eli Tomac, ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Up and Coming is a feature meant to highlight the, well, up and coming motocross talent in America. And with a title that broad, and a country so blessed with young talent, we're not going to run out of content anytime soon...
Continue readingIf Kevin Windham, father of four and perhaps the worlds most adored motocross superstar, supports a product, chances are it's a keeper. For Windham, safety always comes first. He is a father first and a professional motocross rider second. And tha...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo What a difference an off-week can make. When we last left off in Freestone Chad Reed was riding high with three back-to-back moto wins and a fairly comfortable points lead. Now, only two days after Round 3 at High Point, th...
Continue readingAuthor: David Bulmer Florida is, and has been for quite some time, a hot bed for up and coming motocross racers. Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Chad Reed and a good many more of the world's top motocross athletes spend their days training in ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Seeing as we're facing a week off in the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross schedule this weekend, we decided to break our Looking Forward feature into a two-part segment. There's already plenty to speculate on regarding the ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo AMA names U.S. team for 2011 FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in Cingoli, Italy The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has assembled a team of the best youth motocross racers in the world to represent the ...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo The Bell brothers are known far and wide as two of the fastest up and coming siblings in the sport. Both have staked claim to countless titles over the year and both are on the fast track to motocross stardom. We caught...
Continue readingAuthor: Jason Hooper After seven weeks off from racing due to two cancellations due to weather, there was definitely a buzz in the pits at the Rock Run GNCC in Patton, PA this past weekend. All of the riders and teams were antsy to get back to ...
Continue readingAuthor: Jason Hooper Mother Nature has wreaked havoc on the 2011 Can-Am GNCC series forcing the promoters to cancel the last two rounds of the season. A couple of weeks ago I gave you all the scoop on the flooding at Loretta Lynn's Ranch that r...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo A lot of questions were answered following Round 1 of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross at Hangtown, the most important of those answers being, yes, there is potential for the outdoor season to match that of the 2011 sup...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo Texas is known for producing some of the most accomplished motocross talent in the country, and while our first highlighted athlete for our Up and Coming feature is actually an Oregon native, his quest to become the next bi...
Continue readingAuthor: Brent Stallo First off, we'd like to welcome everyone to the new MotoSport Blog. While many say it, we can actually say with conviction that we are a company that lives the sport. As such, we wanted to give back to those who have given ...
Continue readingIt's been over a month since the last Can-Am GNCC race as the 5th round of the series scheduled for May 1st at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN was postponed due to flooding at the event site. The series gets back to racing this weekend...
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