Great Loretta's Battles
We talk to some legends of the past and stars of today about some of their greatest battles down at The Ranch
Great Loretta's Battles: Nick Wey Versus Chris ConsidineJuly 29, 2020Forks in the road, in one moto, one year at a time.
Great Loretta's Battles: Whitmore in the Women’s ClassJuly 27, 2020The Women’s class offers great battles almost every year. Sarah takes us through her memories of the drama.
Great Loretta's Battles: Eli’s GenerationJuly 17, 2020“Really, you somewhat race the same group all the way through your own career. That’s pretty interesting.”
Great Loretta's Battles: The First Loretta Lynn’s StarJuly 15, 2020There was a lot of competition at the very first AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, but everyone knew Lechien was the favorite in every one of his classes. It was the Dogger vs. Everyone.
Great Loretta's Battles: Sexton and ForknerJuly 13, 2020Two speedy mid-westerners squared off one final time as amateurs at the ranch in 2015.
Great Loretta's Battles: Webb and CianciaruloJuly 10, 2020A race of narratives.
Great Loretta's Battles: The Class of 2004July 9, 2020Canard, Seely, Stroupe, Izzi, so much more. The 85cc class in 2004 was, arguably, the most talented ever. What followed was a mixed bag of triumphs and disappointments.
Great Loretta's Battles: Carmichael Versus BogardJuly 8, 2020A battle that led to a disqualification.
Great Loretta's Battles: Akin-Wagner versus Gonzales-NatvigJuly 7, 2020On one of the most significant rivalries in Loretta Lynn history—a classic East-West rivalry, between two superbly talented riders, one on Yamaha, the other on Kawasaki.
Great Loretta's Battles: The Closest RaceJuly 6, 2020Jett Lawrence and Jalek Swoll pretty much break the transponders.
Great Loretta's Battles: Part 2: Dungey, Stroupe and Osborne ‘05July 4, 2020The breakthrough of breakthroughs.
Great Loretta's Battles: Dungey, Stroupe and Osborne ‘05July 3, 2020Well-known amateurs Austin Stroupe (Kawasaki) and Zach Osborne (KTM) battled for the 125cc overall in both the Stock and Modified classes.