Sand Angels

Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton found himself making angels in the sand at Southwick.

Photos By: Tom Ferriter

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Back on the Front Lines When our old friend Chris Hultner, one of the most talented motocross photographers ever, wanted to get out and shoot some races again, we were more than happy to send him on a road trip to RedBud.
The Line in the Sky If you want to check the pulse of American off-road racing today, just take a walk through the staging area of any GNCC round. That’s what we did at Snowshoe Ski Resort in the mountains of West Virginia.
Marketing 2021 Honesty: it’s the new policy in the professional pits of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.
The Metamorphosis of Rick Johnson For his latest “Ride to Rumination,” Rick Doughty rode up into the San Bernardino Mountains with one of the all-time greats, Rick Johnson.

Cover Photo // Mike Emery

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Gate Pics

The best motocross photos of the month.

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Reason For Being

The annual speculation game has already begun as to who Roger De Coster should pick to represent Team USA at the FIM Motocross of Nations.

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Pit Pass

A look into the pits of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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The Feed

Your questions, answered.

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Noise

The best motocross quotes. Overheard. Overread. Oversaid.

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"Fans were rooting for him and putting the entire off-road world on his shoulders. That added pressure at the exact time when he was trying to get away from it."

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If you could pick one race to do over, which one would it be?

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Style Check: Buckley Berm.

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Pit Board of the Month, Plated, and CCs.

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Motocross Crossword Puzzle - Ricky Carmichael Edition

The motocross crossword, Ricky Carmichael edition.

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Husqvarna entering the eMTB realm.

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Yamaha Off-Road Accessories Catalog

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Back on the Front Lines

When our old friend Chris Hultner, one of the most talented motocross photographers ever, wanted to get out and shoot some races again, we were more than happy to send him on a road trip to RedBud.

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The Line in the Sky

If you want to check the pulse of American off-road racing today, just take a walk through the staging area of any GNCC round. That’s what we did at Snowshoe Ski Resort in the mountains of West Virginia.

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Marketing 2021

Honesty: it’s the new policy in the professional pits of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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The Metamorphosis of Rick Johnson

For his latest “Ride to Rumination,” Rick Doughty rode up into the San Bernardino Mountains with one of the all-time greats, Rick Johnson.

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Shop Talk

Shop Talk - Leathers

Saluting the heritage of the gear brand that THOR founder Torsten Hallman was wearing when he was riding in select AMA Pro Motocross races in 1972.

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Garage Build

2020 Husqvarna FC 250 Big-Bore Garage Build

A big-bore is good for a vet guy who wants the lightweight feel of a 250F, but maybe not the power of a 450.

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One Race, One Page

The 1973 Superbowl of Motocross in Los Angeles, California.

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Vintage Vault

The 1982 U.S. 250cc Grand Prix at Unadilla.

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2 Tribes

2 Tribes - Will Christien and Ashley Reynard

You know Will Christien and Ashley Reynard as pit reporters for Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross, but that’s probably where your knowledge of this talented duo ends.

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10 Minutes With Seth Rarick

With Wil Hahn making the move from Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing to Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull GasGas, the boys in Blu needed a new manager for the 250 side of things. Enter former pro racer–turned–trainer at Baker’s Factory Seth Rarick. We talked to Seth about the new role.

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