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    The top riders and team members of Monster Energy AMA Supercross give their thoughts on the 2020 series so far.
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    This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971.
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    Monster Energy Yamaha’s Justin Barcia has done an about-face for 2020, with a positive new attitude and solid results to match.
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    Sooner or later, every professional athlete’s career comes to an end, as we’re seeing with Chad Reed this supercross season. Here’s a look at how (and when) other moto legends rode off into the sunset.
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  • The Pulse The top riders and team members of Monster Energy AMA Supercross give their thoughts on the 2020 series so far.
  • Day One at Daytona This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971.
  • Blue Angels Monster Energy Yamaha’s Justin Barcia has done an about-face for 2020, with a positive new attitude and solid results to match.
  • When It's Time Sooner or later, every professional athlete’s career comes to an end, as we’re seeing with Chad Reed this supercross season. Here’s a look at how (and when) other moto legends rode off into the sunset.

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Gate Pics

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Reason For Being

Reason For Being

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Pit Pass - April 2020 Racer X Illustrated

A look through the SX pits.

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The Feed - Reader Questions

We answer some of your burning questions and comments on the hottest topics in the sport like triple crown racing, Weston Peick's status, and more.

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Noise - April 2020 Racer X Magazine

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Voicebox - April 2020 Racer X Illustrated

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Racerhead - Five Guys, One Question

Racerhead - Five Guys, One Question

If you had to compete in a big event in a different discipline, what would it be?

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Racerhead - What We Learned This Month

Racerhead - What We Learned This Month

The mental game is hard to master, so some riders are trying to just sidestep it completely.

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Racerhead - Buzz

Racerhead - Buzz

The Racer X staff hits on the positive, neutral, and negative topics in the sport.

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Motocross Crossword Puzzle - Racerhead

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Racerhead - Fun Bikes: 2020 KTM 125 SX

Racerhead - Fun Bikes: 2020 KTM 125 SX

You want a fun bike to ride no matter your age? Look at the KTM 125 SX.

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Racerhead - Dissecting A1

Comparing the Anaheim SX opener from January 9, 2010 with the Anaheim SX opener from January 4, 2020.

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Exposure - Seth Hammaker

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The Pulse

The top riders and team members of Monster Energy AMA Supercross give their thoughts on the 2020 series so far.

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Day One at Daytona

Day One at Daytona

This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971.

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Blue Angels

Blue Angels

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When It's Time

When It's Time

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Garage Build - 2019 Yamaha YZ250F

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Factory Tech Tip - Regreasing Pivot Points

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2 Tribes Brian Moreau and Luke Clout

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We speak with Budds Creek Motocross Park's Ezra Beasley about what's going on for 2020.

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Inside Motocross Rossi YZR-M1

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