Motocross Mania

AMA Motocross Championship Series Round 11
Southwick, Massachusetts
Moto-X 338
August 29, 2009

Photo Gallery: Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Byrne Celebrates Second Place at Southwick – Dirtrider Magazine

Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team rider David Knight made a return to the World Enduro Championship podium at the penultimate round of the ’09 series staged in Serres, Greece – his first ever WEC event aboard Kawasaki machinery. In unfamiliar dry and dusty conditions Knight took an early lead in the E2 class on day one before his progress was halted when he broke a foot peg on the first timed enduro test. Ending the day fourth Knight won each of the four extreme special tests. On day two a three-rider fight for the E2 top spot saw David battle against Juha Salminen and Cristobal Guerrero. Dominating the extreme test once again David missed out on the runner-up position by less than half a second and placed just 18 seconds behind eventual winner Salminen.

Photo Gallery: David Knight’s 2009 WEC Round 7 Podium Win – Dirt Rider Magazine

As the 2009 Supercross season came to a close, motocross fans throughout the world were preparing themselves for a summer season without the two men that provided what many consider to be the most entertaining Supercross season in history as each had become a part of the Supercross-only trend that has occurred in recent years. However, Chad Reed felt as though something was missing from his career. The two-time Supercross champion had never achieved much success outdoors on the motocross circuit but all that changed this season. After a two-year hiatus, a rejuvenated Reed was able to make the deals and sacrifices necessary to return to the nationals in a quest for that elusive Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship title. He approached the 2009 motocross season with a stronger passion, hunger and unrelenting determination to show he has what it takes to win in all facets of the sport.

Photo Gallery: Chad Reed Discusses His Triumphant Return to the Outdoor Nationals – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Chad Reed Discusses His Triumphant Return to the Outdoor Nationals – Dirt Rider Magazine

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2009) – The names Dietrich, Blazusiak, Huffman, Brown and Abbott are all synonymous with successful off-road motorcycle racing. But back before Ricky, Taddy, Damon, Mike and Destry got to the top, they were chasing the older guys, working hard to make a name for themselves in the sport.

Photo Gallery: GEICO AMA EnduroCross presents the new E3 Spark Plugs’ EnduroCross Pro Junior Championship – Dirt Rider Magazine