Stead MX video
Luke Sorenson has quite a knack for capturing local race action on video, and this Stead clip is an excellent example.
Orange Square Films
Film/Edit - Luke Sorensen
Music: Ladyhawke - Magic
May 05, 2012
March 28, 2012
Exit 28 edit
Here's some smooth Exit 28 action from Luke Sorenson.
Exit 28 Study Guide from Luke Sorensen on Vimeo.
March 08, 2012
Drake's Passage Episode 8
Here's more good stuff from Drake McElroy's televised travel diary, Drake's Passage. In this episode Drake takes in some nightlife in Moscow before heading to Red Square to judge the Russian installment of the Red Bull X-Fighters.
You can check out more episodes of Drake's Passage on Hulu or Fuel TV.
February 13, 2012
World Champs ride moto and bicycles
MX2 World Champ Ken Roczen and UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champ Danny Hart got together recently in California for a little cross training on MXers and mountain bikes. Both riders looked great on their familiar rides, of course, but both also looked pretty comfortable when they switched rigs. I guess two wheels is two wheels.
I've ridden the mountain bike trail they were on in the video and it's pretty fun. I've ridden Lake Elsinore too (the moto track in the video), though I have fewer nice things to say about that place. No idea why anyone goes there when there are so many better tracks in SoCal.
By the way, if you haven't seen Hart's World Championship run from last year, set aside three minutes and check it out (even if you don't follow bikes). I still watch it each time I come across it, even though I've seen it 20 times by now. He beat the field by 11 seconds in this race, which would be like lapping the field at A1. Note the huge whip near the end of the run. The kid rides loose ... very loose.
February 07, 2012
Windham MSR clip
It's been said before, but Kevin Windham makes riding a dirt bike look very, very easy.
January 30, 2012
Specialized and motocross racers
Specialized has a long history of making cutting-edge bicycles, as well as a history of supporting top-level motocross racers. Recently, they brought out some of their moto guys, including Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Villopoto and Johnny O'Mara, to shred some trails and talk about their relationship to bicycles.
Specialized Meets Motocross - More Mountain Bike Videos
As it happens, I got a new Specialized bike myself recently, which I'm pretty fond of, so learning more about the company's connection to moto is just icing on the cake.
January 22, 2012
Reed on L.A.
Chad Reed discusses his first win of the year in this extended interview with Jim Holley.
January 12, 2012
Shaun Palmer: The Miserable Champion
Not only is Shaun Palmer an action sports icon, he is also a local, having grown up in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe. This new film on his life looks like a great window into the man USA Today once called the world's greatest athlete.
Chainsaw Productions - Palmer "The Miserable Champion" from Chainsaw Productions on Vimeo.
January 10, 2012
Compare and contrast
The Anaheim SX was awesome last weekend, but these guys from an undated 1960s "scramble" race were pretty pinned in their own right. Check out the last minute of the video for some intense last-lap action.
Here's the 2012 version for comparison.
December 28, 2011
Rockstar Suzuki preseason video
It's one of the most exciting times of the year for moto fans right now: the countdown to A1. With less than two weeks 'til the first drop of the gate for SX 2012, every team is tying up the loose ends on their preparation and dreaming of what could lie ahead.
In this clip from Rockstar Suzuki, the preseason routine is in full swing as the riders shoot photos for their 2012 autograph stock. It also shows Blake Wharton running #956, a tribute to the late Jesse Masterpool.
December 06, 2011
Day in the Dirt 2011
Here's a cool clip from this year's Day in the Dirt, an event that brings out moto lovers of all types for a weekend of ripping and bench racing. See if you can spot a certain mx775 forum member in this one.
November 21, 2011
Conway, York and Bittner shred
Some good stuff here from the Conway compound with Adam Conway, Tyler York and Taylor Bittner.
November 14, 2011
Moto 3 The Movie Trailer
This one has been getting good reviews, and I can see why after watching the trailer.
November 10, 2011
Musquin and Roczen Prepare for SX
Traveling across the globe to race a dirt bike is a crazy dream, but Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen are living it. Be sure to check out the whoop-section wheelie at 2:12.
RG3 Suspension: Riding with Marvin Musquin & Ken Roczen from Kyle Cowling on Vimeo.
November 06, 2011
Trivia time: Reed vs. Tomac
Let's face it: It's a slow time for national motocross right now. But in the absence of actual races to fixate on, we can always come back to bench racing and trivia to fill the void.
In this Alli Sports video, Chad Reed and Eli Tomac square off to test their historical moto knowledge. Tomac impresses here, but Reed does pretty decently too -- particularly since the questions are virtually all U.S-related and he's not even from the States (as he points out).
November 03, 2011
Freestyle trials
It's pretty cool to see trials guys taking on flips and other sorts of mayhem. Looks like fun.
October 28, 2011
Boise Endurocross
Some maniac left logs and tractor tires all over this arenacross track, but these guys raced it anyway.
Props to northern Nevada's Justin Soule on his fourth-place finish.
October 20, 2011
Durham on his two-five
October 08, 2011
Ryan Dungey on Orange
No rider has been able to raise KTM to a premier-class championship in the U.S., but with the backing of team manager and mentor Roger DeCoster, Ryan Dungey is hoping to do just that in 2012.
Will Dungey agree with the orange bike and reclaim the titles he won in 2010? Only time will tell, but he seems pretty comfortable so far in this Racer X video from the KTM test track.
October 03, 2011
The Heart of Motocross
Troy Adamitis, the filmmaker known for his superb work on the AMA Nationals, turned his lens on Loretta Lynn's this year for this piece on racers and families attempting to climb the ladder in amateur motocross. While many of the families featured here will seem crazy to outsiders--and some of them may well be--most of us who've lived the motocross life for long enough will understand their plight in racing.
September 28, 2011
Moto Magazine MXoN Video
The 2011 Motocross of Nations is a memory now, but if you haven't seen this excellent clip, spend 10 minutes and check it out. It will make you proud of the U.S.A. and also make you cringe at the roost being thrown at the St. D'Angely circuit. Looks painful.
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September 09, 2011
The Smage Brothers on America's Got Talent
I'm not sure I'd want to be the non-riding part of this act, but it's pretty cool to see trials riding get some TV time.
September 06, 2011
Race Action from Two Continents
Both the AMA Nationals and FIM Grand Prix Series had their penultimate rounds this past weekend, and there was great racing in both Southwick and Gaildorf. Here are the highlights from the AMA circuit, where the 450cc series leader, Ryan Villopoto, tightened his grip on his points lead, and Dean Wilson clinched the 250cc title with one race to spare...
...and here's the action from the MX2 class at the German GP, where Ken Roczen sought to wrap up his own title one round early over Jeffrey Herlings.
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September 02, 2011
Southwick Highlights
It's down to the wire as two rounds remain in the AMA Nationals. With only Steel City and Pala left to run, Ryan Dungey and Ryan Villopoto are the two men left standing in the 450cc title chase, and the 250cc and Women's championships are still up for grabs as well.
Check out the highlights from last weekend's race at Southwick. Watch for Dungey's frantic charge onto the track after missing nearly the entire first lap of the second moto due to mechanical issues. Dungey's effort kept him in the title chase as he finished a remarkable seventh in the moto after entering the track just ahead of leader and moto winner Justin Barcia (who was beginning his second lap!)
August 24, 2011
Rickie Fowler: PGA Star and Moto Golfer
Fans of golf and motocross may know that Rickie Fowler, 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, is also a capable motocrosser. He pulls off a pretty impressive stoppie-to-putt maneuver in this clip from Puma, but I secretly think that Rickie asked to do this video simply to bring his YZ onto a golf course. Talk about the perfect excuse.
August 21, 2011
Grand Prix of Britain Video
Feeling a little bored after the AMA circuit took last weekend off? Get your outdoor motocross fix with these highlights from the British GP.
August 19, 2011
A Day with Justin Barcia on the 450 at Unadilla
Justin Barcia hasn't been the most consistent rider on the circuit this year, but his amazing speed and kinetic riding style have made him consistently entertaining. Watch this video that follows his amazing 450cc debut at Unadilla, where he battled the title contenders on his way to an impressive 3-3 finish for third overall.
August 14, 2011
Drake's Passage on Fuel TV
I met Drake McElroy when we were both 80cc Juniors, following a moto in which we diced a little bit at Silver State Raceway in Carson City. We chatted at his truck for awhile, and I remember Drake had short, bleached hair at the time, which seemed punk-rock and pretty awesome to me.
Over the years, Drake, who grew up in Fernley, shifted from racing to freestyle, a discipline which seemed to suit his creativity and bike-handling skills well. And now he has his own show on Fuel TV, which features his exploits as he travels the world as a rider and freestyle judge. It premieres tomorrow, Monday August 15 at 10 pm EST.
Drake is an original, and I'm betting his show will be too, so give it a look if your cable provider is kind enough to provide Fuel (and you might want to consider switching if they're not, because Fuel has some excellent shows nowadays.)
August 12, 2011
Loretta Lynn's Video
Loretta Lynn's means a lot of things to American motocross, but at its essence it consists of incredibly talented racers on a beautiful race course. Take in the sights and sounds in this excellent MXPTV-produced clip.
August 08, 2011
Mike Giese: This is Life
This well-made clip features Mike Giese, a rider who competes on both motocross bikes and downhill mountain bikes. Giese seems pretty talented in both realms, and since I love both moto and downhill, this clip was a treat for me, and I suspect it might be for you too--even if the mountain bike thing is foreign to you.
July 31, 2011
Mike Mason Takes X Games Silver
Northern Nevada's Mike Mason earned the silver medal at the X Games' Speed and Style contest this weekend, narrowly losing out to Nate Adams in the final round.
Mason, a former career racer, had Adams covered speed-wise, but came up just short in the style category. Still, the medal was the fourth earned by a northern Nevada resident in this year's X Games (following Matt Buyten's step-up gold, Adam Jones' freestyle silver and Justin Soule's Enduro X bronze.)
July 28, 2011
Matt Buyten Wins X Games Gold
Northern Nevada's Matt Buyten has done it again and brought home another X Games Step-up gold medal. Congrats, Matt.
And if you look closely in this video, you'll also spot one of our forum's regulars.
July 24, 2011
Racer X Motocross Show: Washougal
For race fans, 2011 has been a delight. After a super-tight supercross season in the 450cc class, the 450cc outdoor nationals are shaping up to be a similar barnburner, and the 250cc class is plenty close too.
Catch up with the action via this post-Washougal installment of the Racer X Motocross Show.
July 21, 2011
One Lap at Spring Creek with Garth Swanepoel
Ever wonder what it's like to be mid-pack on the first lap of an AMA national? Wonder no more--Garth Swanepoel take you there with his helmet cam! Now if only we could get some tear-offs for that thing...
July 09, 2011
The Road to Loretta's
The hardcore segment of amateur motocross can be a crazy world, but it's almost always fun to watch. Take a peek with the latest episode of this Red Bull-produced series, The Road to Loretta's.
June 27, 2011
Team Pro Circuit Driver Greg King
Everyone in the '90s and '00s knew Greg King at the local races: he was a respected racer as well as an excellent prep man for the now-defunct Champion Speedway motocross course. He helped create many of my favorite layouts there: flowing berms and incredible jumps, all shaped to perfection.
Later, when my parents lived down the street from him, I found out he was driving the rig for the Yamaha of Troy squad. It was always slightly surreal to turn onto my parent's street and see the massive YoT hauler sitting there, and nowadays he's driving for arguably the most successful team in the sport: Team Pro Circuit/Kawasaki.
Watch below as Greg talks about his job traveling the national circuit.
June 24, 2011
Spanish GP Video
While the FIM World Championship circuit is a world apart from our U.S. motocross scene, these excellent round-by-round videos from Moto magazine are enough to make me a fan.
Take a trip to the Spanish Grand Prix:
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June 22, 2011
In the Saddle with Ryan Villopoto
Ryan Villopoto came a long way to win the 2011 AMA Supercross title, and now he's in a battle to earn the outdoor championship as well. Here's a little about where he's at now from his employers at Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
June 14, 2011
High Point Highlights
While the 450cc class looks up for grabs this season between Reed, Villopoto and Dungey, the 250cc class looks like it might be chasing Blake Baggett if he keeps riding like he did at High Point. Check out the highlights below.
June 10, 2011
French Grand Prix Video
While the Stateside crowd had a weekend off last week, the boys across the pond were charging at the Grand Prix of France. Check it out in this cool clip, but you might want to put on a chest protector--France looks rocky!
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May 27, 2011
Team Two Two at Hangtown
Chad Reed had an excellent opener at Hangtown, taking the win with a 2-1, and this video takes you through his weekend. Can he make it two in a row this weekend at Freestone?
Team Two Two takes on the 2011 MX Nationals from Shift on Vimeo.
May 24, 2011
Hangtown Recap
And the long, hot summer begins.
May 17, 2011
Glen Helen USGP Recap
Here are the highlights from last weekend's GP at Glen Helen. It would have been cool to see more Americans in the mix, but with the national opener a mere week away, it seemed that no one wanted to take any chances with the European series.
May 12, 2011
Pala Pro Practice
When a national track invites all the factories to test a new layout, you get a pretty fast group of guys out on the track.
May 03, 2011
SLC SX Recap
Ryan Villopoto earned himself a bit of breathing room for the Vegas finale next week (which will be on live on Speed Channel), but the points are still fairly close, and as we've seen many times this year, anything can happen at any time.
April 25, 2011
Josh Hill Video
Been curious about where Josh Hill has been in 2011? This video by DC Shoes sheds light on what Hill has been doing since he broke his femur in the summer of 2010.
April 21, 2011
Ben Townley is Back
Ben Townley has been hurt more than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, but for 2011 he is healthy and back on the GP circuit. Can he stay injury-free long enough to return to his old form?
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April 18, 2011
Seattle SX Recap
If you aren't excited about the final two rounds of AMA Supercross, you simply haven't been paying attention. Here's the Speed recap from Saturday's race in Seattle.
April 11, 2011
St. Louis SX Recap
In case you missed the broadcast, here's the run-down of what happened at the St. Louis SX. Watch for an emotional James Stewart in the post-race interview.
April 07, 2011
The Moto: Season 2, Episode 1
Got 22 minutes to spare? Then why not check out the first episode from the second season of Fuel TV's superb moto-documentary series, The Moto: Inside the Outdoors.
March 29, 2011
Trooper's account of the Stewart incident
Watch as a Florida officer details what happened when James Stewart was arrested for impersonating an officer last weekend.
March 22, 2011
Fresh Trailer
March 17, 2011
Troy Lee reflects on his career
Troy Lee is an interesting guy who's done a lot in motocross, and his Troy Lee Designs Honda team recently had a milestone when Cole Seely won the first main event in the team's history in the 250cc class at the L.A. Supercross.
Here Lee and Seely discuss the team and its origins.
March 14, 2011
Stewart Reflects on Indy
James Stewart discusses his disappointment after the Indianapolis SX with SX Live's Jim Holley.
March 11, 2011
Seely Takes to the Factory CRF450
After a strong start to his 250cc West series, Cole Seely will now be filling in for the injured Josh Grant in the 450cc class for American Honda Racing. It's a great opportunity for any 250cc racer to get a chance at a full factory 450cc ride--witness what Trey Canard did with his fill-in Honda ride last year and where it's landed him this year--and Seely will surely look to make the most of it.
March 08, 2011
Tim Ferry's 125cc Comeback
Tim Ferry's straight-ahead demeanor won't let him really sell the parody aspect of this video, but his KX125 does sounds pretty awesome, and his Canadian trainer is pretty funny too.
March 03, 2011
Jeremy McGrath and Trey Canard at the Test Track
Youth meets experience in this short clip from DC. Canard looks incredible throughout this, so there's no wonder why he's been such a contender in SX this year. Also note his nac-nac at the end--a fitting tribute to its inventor.
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March 02, 2011
James Stewart on Wind Tunnel
Stewart opens up about the Atlanta SX.
February 24, 2011
Awesome Urban Trials Video with Julien Dupont
There's no shortage of amazing stuff in the video. It's got to be fun ripping around a city on a trials bike, blasting wallrides and fakies, and waking up the occasional dude sleeping on some steps.
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February 21, 2011
Alpinestars Promo from Milestone
I've been to Milestone a few times and it's sort of cool how the place sits in the middle of town in Riverside. Also, the dirt is pretty good, as you can see in this short clip from their supercross track.
The kids are riding well in this video, but I did chuckle when Jake Lyon says near the end, "I try to go to the gym every day, so, like, four to five days a week." But I'll assume that was a slip of the tongue rather than a failure of the home-schooling system.
Milestone MX Practice Session with PJ Larsen, James Justice and Jake Lyon from Alpinestars USA on Vimeo.
February 14, 2011
What If Trailer
Here's a little off-road flavor for your Monday morning.
Untitled from THE ASSIGNMENT on Vimeo.
February 13, 2011
James Stewart 2011 Rebellion
James shares some thoughts on his approach to racing.
James Stewart 2011 Rebellion from OAKLEY on Vimeo.
February 11, 2011
Daydreamin' with Dean Wilson
It's time for the East-Coast 250cc guys to make their 2011 debuts this weekend in Houston, and a lot of eyes are going to be on Pro Circuit's Dean Wilson. Below you'll see him in the midst of a little pre-season daydream.
If lightly-clothed women and kilt-clad men offend you--Wilson is Scottish by birth, after all--then this video isn't for you. But if you're cool with those things, you'll also be rewarded by the sweet sound of a very healthy Kawasaki as Wilson goes out to test in the second half of the video. Man that thing sounds strong.
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February 07, 2011
Ryan Marmont at the KTM test track
With some solid results in the 250 West thus far, including a seventh at the L.A. SX, this Australian has a shot to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Reed, Byrne and Metcalfe.
January 30, 2011
RIP Nathan Woods
The dirt biking world lost a talented and determined man this week when two-time WORCS champion and ISDE Gold Medalist Nathan Woods died after a practice crash as he prepared for the 2011 WORCS Series.
Godspeed, Nathan Woods, and condolences to all his family and friends.
Nathan Woods segment; MOTO The Movie from THE ASSIGNMENT on Vimeo.
January 28, 2011
Bobby Garrison's Dream
Bobby Garrison has been oh-so-close to the WORCS overall title before, but he's banking on 2011 to be the year he finally seals the deal. He'll be aboard a Kawasaki this year, a decision inspired by the symbolism-heavy dream featured in the video below (or so I assume.)
Go get 'em in '11, Bobby.
Bobby Garrison Has a Dream-WORCS promo 2011 from bike spray on Vimeo.
January 21, 2011
TV Reporter Stacks it in L.A.
Disaster strikes for a zany TV reporter.
January 19, 2011
DC Shoes Training Facility Ride Day
This video features DC athletes Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Adam Cianciarulo, Nate Adams and others tearing up the DC Motocross training facility (which looks a lot like Pala Raceway to me.) Much of the footage is from a helicopter, which captures a lot of cool angles.
January 13, 2011
Super Slow Motion Video
The action itself is slightly dated, but the slow-motion treatment is very cool. I particularly love the rumbling fender and side panels on Reed's bike.
Motocross Super Slow Motion Clip from Maroš Likavec on Vimeo.
January 10, 2011
Privateer Life with Jake Canada
Anaheim 1 may be over, but there is still a crop of 250cc racers who are preparing for their first race of the year at the East Coast opener in a few weeks (Dean Wilson and Justin Barcia, to name a couple.)
California's Jake Canada is one of the privateers who will be there, and this clip shows a bit of his preseason preparation.
Life of a Privateer - Jake Canada #592 from Hypnotic Films on Vimeo.
January 03, 2011
A Day in the Life of Ken Roczen
He's coming to the States...via the Red Bull Training Facility and the hood of his buddy's car. Will he be ready for SX?
December 28, 2010
Andrew Short at Ocotillo Wells
Doesn't it just make you want to go to the hills right now?
December 20, 2010
Levi LaVallee Goes 361 feet
A bad crash has forced Levi LaVallee to shelve his New Year's Eve jump for Red Bull, but he still went this far in practice.
This isn't motocross--and it may not even be true snowmobiling considering the utter lack of snow--but it's still pretty awesome.
December 14, 2010
James Stewart Comes Clean
Good choice, James.
December 13, 2010
Amateur Open Video
Here's some cool footage from the recent Amateur Open in Arizona. Watch for local Ty Siminoe to pop up a couple of times in this one (#662 on a KTM.)
December 10, 2010
Brobee Goes Racing
December 06, 2010
Ben Townley Vs. Kyle Regal
Both guys can ride, but who knows his trivia better?
November 29, 2010
Bercy SX Video
Here's a cool edit from the 2010 Bercy Supercross in Paris.
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November 20, 2010
The Great Outdoors: Man the Machine Trailer
Here's the latest from the Great Outdoors crew. Looks like another classic.
Man The Machine The Great Outdoors from Donn Maeda on Vimeo.
November 19, 2010
Mike Mason: Bros Before Pros Part 2
November 16, 2010
Danny MacAskill is Back!
I wouldn't have thought that Danny MacAskill--the Scottish street-trials legend who we've featured on the message board a few times--couldn't possibly top his previous video segments. But his new Red Bull-backed clip arrived today, and yes--it's even more amazing than the previous ones, which themselves have become some of the most watched sports clips ever posted on the web.
It's bicycles, not motorcycles, but stop what you're doing and watch this clip right now. Seriously.
November 10, 2010
Mike Mason: Bros Before Pros
Northern Nevada has produced more top-level freestyle motocrossers than nearly any other place in the world. Mike Mason, Dustin Miller and Brian Foster all grew up in the Carson Valley, and they're still doing their thing there today.
November 08, 2010
Dungey Testing for SX
When you've got championships to defend, the off-season ain't that long. Check the cool twin-pipe muffler on his RM-Z450.
November 03, 2010
A Day in the Life of Antonio Cairoli
Is it just me or does Lommel, Belgium kind of look like Fernley, Nevada? I mean, minus all of Belgium's trees and such.
October 05, 2010
Motocross of Nations Video
Here is an excellent highlight video that you might have missed from the Motocross of Nations--it comes from the British magazine Moto.
The footage is inspiring and will undoubtedly make you proud of Team USA.
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September 24, 2010
Motocross of Nations
Evidently, there was some trouble with the live broadcast from Freecaster, but you can still check out the replay right here.
Go Team USA!
August 26, 2010
MC and Cianciarulo Ride at The Ranch
Here's a video from DC Shoes with Jeremy McGrath, Adam Cianciarulo and friends riding at McGrath's new ranch in California. Looks like a pretty sweet spot.
June 13, 2010
Must See Moto TV
As Mr. Moto pointed out awhile back on our message board, Fuel TV's show on the outdoor U.S. MX nationals, Inside the Outdoors, is available on Hulu's web site. If you haven't checked it out, you definitely should right here.
I just watched episode four of season one, which focuses largely on Mike Alessi's ill-fated attempt to return from a knee injury last summer, and it was completely fascinating. If you love The Great Outdoors movie series (as I do,) then you'll also love this show (both franchises are produced by filmmaker Troy Adamitis.)
As for the Alessis, if any of your moto moms or dads are looking for someone to show you how to be an awful mini parent, Tony Alessi is more than willing to oblige during the course of this episode. The guy cares about his son, without a doubt, but it seems like he's probably doing more harm than good for him at this point.
But check out the episode and see if you agree or disagree--it's a good one either way.
June 11, 2010
Building the Xtreme Outlaws Course
Here are local riders Greg Garrison and Tim O'Brien discussing the Supermoto course that's going in for next weekend's Xtreme Outlaws event at the Grand Sierra Resort.