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    An ambitious—and compromised—plan to finish the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship created champions and side effects. Not all were expected.
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  • 7 Races In Salt Lake City An ambitious—and compromised—plan to finish the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship created champions and side effects. Not all were expected.
  • The Cradle Audio Read Along Revisiting Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the birthplace of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. (Read or listen)

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Reason For Being

Reason For Being

On Wednesday, March 6, 1985 Daytona ran its 125 East Region AMA Supercross as part of the old amateur program organized by Bill West.

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Racerhead - Five Guys, One Question

Racerhead - Five Guys, One Question

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Racerhead - SLC 7 By The Numbers

Racerhead - SLC 7 By The Numbers

Dissecting seven rounds of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Salt Lake City.

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Racerhead - Fun Bikes: SSR SR125TR and SSR SR170TR

Racerhead - Fun Bikes: SSR SR125TR and SSR SR170TR

Kris Keefer rides the SSR SR125TR and SSR SR170TR pit bikes.

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Exposure Nate Thrasher

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7 Races In Salt Lake City

7 Races In Salt Lake City

An ambitious—and compromised—plan to finish the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship created champions and side effects. Not all were expected.

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The Cradle - The LA Coliseum

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West Texas Motocross Park is a red dirt track with a few challenging sections for both big and small bikes. With the red dirt and sand mix and loamy sections, a lot of our local riders pick the Dunlop MX32 tire. We have a built-in sprinkler system for just the right amount of water on the ground. Our philosophy is to always have fun and be safe at all times, to listen to the members, and to do our best to make things better and always be thinking about the future.


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When you walk into Action Extreme Sports, you’re welcomed by a team of passionate riders ready to help you hit the trail with the perfect set of wheels. Take in our selection of ATVs and motorcycles, or get your ride repaired at our full-service department—we’re experts at taking care of all powersport vehicles, no matter what brand they are. Then stock up on our full line of accessories and apparel and you’ll be all set up to explore the back roads of Ohio. You won’t find a friendlier and more knowledgeable team in all of New Philadelphia, so get ready for an individualized experience that’ll leave you riding off in style with the wind in your face and adventure up ahead.

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10 Minutes With Carl Zipfel

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