With the 450 Class Outdoor Championship on the line, Ryan Dungey takes on Ryan Villopoto and his 14-point lead at Pala Raceway. Dungey has more than the championship on his mind with a potential team change looming after the season.
In the most dramatic Moto of the year, Ryan Villopoto beats Ryan Dungey on the last corner of the race. In the 250 class, a champion is crowned.
The treacherous conditions at Southwick end one rider's championship run, put another rider in jeopardy, and provide a glimmer of hope for the future of another rider.
Tyla Rattray looks to gain ground on teammate and rival Dean Wilson, but a crash jeopardizes his championship aspirations. Andrew Short deals with on and off-the-track issues that make his season struggle.
The two former champions deal with failure and living in the shadows of their more successful teammates. Trey Canard looks to capitalize on momentum only to suffer another injury. While Jake Weimer just wants this forgettable season to end.
The racing world lost one of its own last week at Redbud. Josh Lichtle passed away from heat stroke complications. He was 23 years old.
The battle for first in the 250 class rages on as Dean Wilson, Tyla Rattray, and Blake Baggett go blow for blow in both motos.
Tyla Rattray loves the heat. Broc Tickle looks to prove his worth. Kevin Windham continues to succeed despite his aging body and concerned family. All this and more come to a head at Budd's Creek.
Along with fast starts, good conditioning, and over all speed, family is just as an important to winning in motocross.