The Moment
This feature focuses on a decisive moment in every race. Some—the holeshot, the big crash—are easy to follow, while others are less obvious in their meaning, ones where the bigger picture is exposed.
The Moment: Atlanta 3April 19, 2021Ken Roczen’s late race crash in the whoops flipped the race momentum and maybe the championship as well.
The Moment: Atlanta 2April 15, 2021Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Jason Anderson bounced back from a heat race crash to earn his second podium finish of the year.
The Moment: Atlanta 1April 12, 2021Sexton and Clason explain their sides of a last-lap incident.
The Moment: Sand and ScienceMarch 24, 2021How one section changed the complexion of a race, and possibly a series.
The Moment: Arlington 2 PenaltiesMarch 17, 2021Explaining the penalties to Brandon Hartranft, Cameron McAdoo, and Jason Anderson—and why the rulings are consistent.
The Moment: LCQ WarfareMarch 16, 2021Five guys, four transfer spots, one turn.
The Moment: High ProfileMarch 9, 2021Because it’s Coop and Kenny, one move creates a lot of chatter.
The Moment: Orlando 2February 23, 2021Justin Cooper was leading until a red flag called for a full-gated restart. Luckily, he pulled another great start.
The Moment: Orlando 1February 16, 2021Cooper Webb seizes an opportunity that helped him secure his second win of the season.
The Moment: Indianapolis 3February 9, 2021After crashing out of the race lead, Colt Nichols remounted and charged to a podium finish, salvaging points as he retains the championship lead.
The Moment: Indianapolis 2February 5, 2021Michael Mosiman has a close call with Max Miller allowing Colt Nichols to take the lead.
The Moment: Indianapolis 1February 1, 2021Ken Roczen makes an error late in the race and immediately makes amends.