We take a look back at the 2012 Monster Energy Cup.
![Cooper Webb was at the top of the class in the Amateur All-Stars.]()
Cooper Webb was at the top of the class in the Amateur All-Stars. Simon Cudby ![Shane McElrath, now a full-time pro with Lucas Oil/Troy Lee Designs Honda, was part of the Amateur All-Star roster.]()
Shane McElrath, now a full-time pro with Lucas Oil/Troy Lee Designs Honda, was part of the Amateur All-Star roster. Simon Cudby ![Adam Cianciarulo and Webb went head-to-head one last time as amateurs last year.]()
Adam Cianciarulo and Webb went head-to-head one last time as amateurs last year. Simon Cudby ![Riding one of the few 250s in the pro field, Blake Baggett crashed in practice and ended up on the sidelines.]()
Riding one of the few 250s in the pro field, Blake Baggett crashed in practice and ended up on the sidelines. Simon Cudby ![Justin Barcia made a statement toward his 2013 Monster Energy Supercross chances by winning the overall.]()
Justin Barcia made a statement toward his 2013 Monster Energy Supercross chances by winning the overall. Simon Cudby ![Barcia celebrates his victory. It wasn't the Monster Million, but it wasn't chump change!]()
Barcia celebrates his victory. It wasn't the Monster Million, but it wasn't chump change! Simon Cudby ![Kyle Chisholm, riding for the now defunct Jeff Ward Racing Team.]()
Kyle Chisholm, riding for the now defunct Jeff Ward Racing Team. Simon Cudby ![The now retired Christian Craig.]()
The now retired Christian Craig. Simon Cudby ![Remember this?]()
Remember this? Simon Cudby ![Josh Grant is his first race back with JGR Yamaha. He scored a holeshot in a race and showed some speed.]()
Josh Grant is his first race back with JGR Yamaha. He scored a holeshot in a race and showed some speed. Simon Cudby ![RCH made its team debut at the Monster Energy Cup in 2012. The team didn't race, but did announce Broc Tickle as the lead rider.]()
RCH made its team debut at the Monster Energy Cup in 2012. The team didn't race, but did announce Broc Tickle as the lead rider. Simon Cudby ![Miss Supercross (left) hanging out before the night show.]()
Miss Supercross (left) hanging out before the night show. Simon Cudby ![Opening ceremonies kicked things off with a bang.]()
Opening ceremonies kicked things off with a bang. Simon Cudby ![Chad Reed made his return from a devastating injury in supercross at the Monster Energy Cup.]()
Chad Reed made his return from a devastating injury in supercross at the Monster Energy Cup. Simon Cudby ![Reed battling with Alessi and Grant.]()
Reed battling with Alessi and Grant. Simon Cudby ![Eli Tomac jumped on a 450....]()
Eli Tomac jumped on a 450.... Simon Cudby ![...and won one of the main events.]()
...and won one of the main events. Simon Cudby ![Ryan Villopoto returned from an ACL injury in supercross at the ME Cup.]()
Ryan Villopoto returned from an ACL injury in supercross at the ME Cup. Simon Cudby ![RV battling with Dungey. Villopoto won the first race but crashed out for the night in race two.]()
RV battling with Dungey. Villopoto won the first race but crashed out for the night in race two. Simon Cudby ![A big crash in practice knocked Kevin Windham out of the show, and set the tone for his retirement to come. We'll miss ya, K-Dub!]()
A big crash in practice knocked Kevin Windham out of the show, and set the tone for his retirement to come. We'll miss ya, K-Dub! Simon Cudby
