Although Josh Morros (782) is now more focused on off-road racing, he has no trouble destroying a motocross track when the need arises.

Or so it was as Morros soundly swept the Schoolboy, MX1 and MX2 Intermediate classes, employing a relentless pace that no other rider present--save for Pro winner Aron Harvey--seemed able to match.

Morros, an amateur standout in desert and WORCS racing, led nearly every lap of his six motos. Adam Conway (698), Coty Loudenburg (931) and Ryan Ferris (behind Loudenburg) all gamely chased Morros throughout each moto, but none was able to overtake the Kawasaki pilot, who turned his attention to making his way through the earlier-starting Pro ranks during the later laps of the motos.

Conway made an admirable attempt to hold back Morros in the final Schoolboy moto, and he succeeded for a lap and a half, at which point Morros block-passed Conway, forcing Conway off the track and back to the third spot. Still, it was probably as close as anyone came to threatening Morros’ dominance, which was reminiscent of Harvey’s superiority last year in the local Intermediate classes.

Harvey, who it appears has secured Yamaha's support for his assault on the A class in 2007, had no thoughts of the Intermediate class on this day. He was too busy continuing his dominance in the Pro classes, in which he took home all four moto wins in the MX1 and MX2 contests.

Harvey faced few serious challenges on his way to the wins, although Ryan Eager did fight valiantly to hold Harvey back in the early part of the MX2 Pro moto. But when Harvey did make the pass, he promptly stretched out a healthy lead, setting a tone that would last for the rest of the day.

The 30+ Pro class made up what suspense the MX1 and MX2 classes lacked, as Todd McMaster, Darron Sturgeon and Butch and Scott Stillmock battled fiercely for much of the day. And although McMaster emerged with a 1-1 score, it didn't come easily, as Sturgeon in particular hounded him throughout both motos.

Near the end of the second moto, McMaster, who had to ring out his YZ250F to stay ahead of the KTM 450 of Sturgeon, held a slim lead. Sturgeon poured it on during the final lap for a last-ditch attempt at the overall, but McMaster refused to yield and crossed the line just ahead of Sturgeon. Sturgeon’s ride was especially impressive, however, since he had just returned from an eight-month hiatus from shoulder injuries.

Here are more images from the day:

Morros' style oozed aggression.

As fast as Harvey is going now, he can occasionally afford a glance backward.

Sturgeon guides his KTM.

The 125cc Junior class charges turn one.

Aaron Siminoe powered his KTM to the front of the mini ranks.

Larry Mulock relishes Fernley sand--even when he is floating above it.

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