It was 2005, I was in my first ever Baja 1000 for American Honda, and I was leading the whole freaking thing. Never mind that my radio connection to the spotter in the helicopter wasn’t working—the radio communication that was meant to keep me safe while leading the race, as the helicopter spotter could alert…
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2023 Cedar City WORCS Report — The sixth round of the WORCS series took place at Three Peaks Oasis outside Cedar City, UT. Most of the course serpentined its way through the surrounding trees and bushes. In addition, there were a few infield lanes with motocross jumps. And the WORCS crew incorporated an endurocross-inspired section,…
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2023 Delta NGPC Report — The seventh round of the NGPC series, the last NGPC before heading into the Summer break, took place this weekend in Delta, Utah. The hosting Bunkerhill MX track anchored a sandy, whooped-out course, which was on the shorter side, as far as lap times, compared to other circuits. Laps took…
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2023 Glen Helen WORCS Report — The ever-present location of Glen Helen hosted the fifth round of the 2023 WORS series. Mid-week showers, cloud cover and cool temperatures kept conditions quite good all weekend. There was even running water in numerous creek locations. The WORCS crew added in a technical single-track canyon—known as the David…
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2023 Primm NGPC Report — Shamrocks MC presented the sixth round of the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Series in Primm, NV. Hot and dry conditions greeted the riders, with a long, high-speed circuit winding through the Nevada desert. With dust playing a factor, early track position would be important, as the field would quickly…
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2023 Blythe WORCS Report — The fourth round of the WORCS series rolled into Blythe, CA where the first real heat of the season greeted the riders. Temperatures would eclipse 90 degrees on race day. Coupled with a physically demanding, seven-minute-long sand track, Sunday’s two-hour pro race would be a challenging affair. Tyler Lynn –…
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2023 29 Palms NGPC Report — The 2023 29 Palms NGPC was a fast and furious affair. Though the hosting Hilltoppers MC eliminated the fastest section of course, a near-mile-long asphalt straightaway, for this season’s edition, there were still plenty of fourth- and fifth-gear sections for riders to carry some serious speed. There was one…
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2023 Havasu WORCS Report — Warm temperatures and plentiful sunshine greeted the riders at the third round of the 2023 WORCS series in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Though it wasn’t overly hot conditions, the first warm weather of the year, combined with traditionally brutal terrain, meant it was going to be a physical challenge for…
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2023 Glen Helen NGPC Report — The 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship rolled into Glen Helen Raceway for the fourth round of the series. Recent rains (and more than a little snow) had everyone expecting epic conditions. In response to the wether, the hosting Prairie Dogs MC routed the racecourse almost entirely in the…
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2023 Blythe NGPC Report — The deep sand of Shorty’s MX park in Blythe, CA hosted the third round of the AMA NGPC series. The terrain at Blythe was a departure from recent rounds, as the terrain was much more physical. Deep whoops and sharp, choppy bumps cover most of the course. So, momentum, commitment,…
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