Motocross Mania

As the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship skidded into Pala Raceway for the final round of the series, all eyes were on Ryan Dungey’s dominant run at the 450 class and the yet-to-be-determined 250 title race. But before the fans swarmed the gates at Pala to watch the pros do battle, a series of motos took place that held what was arguably the most exciting racing of the weekend. Welcome to the Go Pro Crossover Challenge.

Photo Gallery: Monday Bench Racing: Go Pro Crossover Challenge – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Monday Bench Racing: Go Pro Crossover Challenge – Dirt Rider Magazine

You replace your rear tire because you can see the signs of wear, but the signs of clutch wear are trickier to spot. You can lay your bike over and pop off the clutch cover easily enough, but what do you look for then? Ron Hinson of Hinson Racing demystifies basic clutch inspection.

Photo Gallery: Pro Secrets – Clutch Inspection – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Pro Secrets – Clutch Inspection – Dirt Rider Magazine

Proper chain tension is vital to drive-component longevity and peak performance. When we noticed Destry Abbott’s main wrench, Jonny Weisman, adjusting chain tension after a rear sprocket swap, we had to ask about his secret technique and what parts he uses to make wheel changes quick and easy in the heat of battle.

Photo Gallery: Pro Secrets – Perfect Chain Adjustment – Dirt Rider Magazine

My trip to Utah started off pretty much just like any other Utah National Hare and Hound trip has. Ryan, My dad, and I piled in the motorhome and took turns driving while Ed drove the big truck the whole way and followed us up to Jericho.inline_mediumwraptextright0033029751/features/pro_diaries/141_1004_jacob_argubright_sage_riders_nhha_rovers_hare_and_hound_race_report141_1004_08_o+jacob_argubright_sage_riders_nhha_rovers_hare_and_hound_race_report+jacob_utah_6.jpgtrue

Photo Gallery: Pro Diary: Jacob Argubright – Sage Riders National Hare & Hound and Rovers H&H Race Report – Dirt Rider Magazine

You replace your rear tire because you can see the signs of wear, but the signs of clutch wear are trickier to spot. You can lay your bike over and pop off the clutch cover easily enough, but what do you look for then? Ron Hinson of Hinson Racing demystifies basic clutch inspection.

Photo Gallery: Pro Secrets – Clutch Inspection – Dirt Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Pro Secrets – Clutch Inspection – Dirt Rider Magazine