In the 2010 AMA Supercross Championship series, Josh Hill consistently found himself on the podium. He ended the season sixth overall in points, in which he finished second in 5 of the 17 Main Events. In July, Josh spent time preparing for the 'Speed and Style' event for X Games 16. His practice session went from 'landing a backflip on his first attempt' to 'under rotating the next time around.' This horrific crash sent Josh to the hospital with a list of injuries and a whole new respect for the sport of Freestyle Motocross. I caught up with Josh, at Pala Raceway for the DC Moto TF Ride day, where he talked about his rehabilitation, his plans for Supercross 2011, and more!

Josh Hill at the DC Moto TF Ride Day
Angela: Hey Josh, you are looking good. How are you feeling?
Josh: Yeah I am getting better, everything is starting to heal up and I am getting to where I can function normally again. So it is getting better, but I need to focus on getting my body stronger. That is my main thing right now.
Rex Staten James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge David Strijbos
Ernesto Fonseca Lauris Freibergs Paul Friedrichs Steven Frossard
A Supercross is usually filled with its share of dramatic moments. From the jump off the gate to those first turn pile ups, all the way to that finish and everything in between, the action at Supercross is always nonstop.
The 2010 Phoenix Supercross had more dramatic moments than your normal race. However it was in those days that followed that the drama grew with various opinions that were blasted across message boards and blogs. I certainly appreciated the hot topics brought to the surface by the many people who love the sport of Supercross. And like you I have my own thoughts on the James Stewart and Chad Reed 'incident' ... It was just one year ago when a controversy made headlines with Jason Lawrence, Josh Hansen and Steve Boniface were 'fighting'.The backlash for those guys were met by AMA officials. Last year the Rules stated that the following offense is subject to disciplinary action:An attack on a Racing official and/or engaging in a fight. This includes any person who attacks or is involved in a fight anywhere on the premises prior to, during, or after an AMA Supercross meet. There will be no maximum fine or suspension period for this offense.My point here is that Supercross is no stranger to its share of drama but in the aftermath of last year, and now Phoenix, what does it take to show some true sportsmanship and character in tough occupation?James commented thru his blog initially. Info on Chad Reed came thru Kawasaki and Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher stated that Chad would not return to racing until he is 100 percent. Chad is expected to miss a minimum of six weeks to heal his broken left hand. Six to seven weeks puts us near the Daytona Supercross and by then there will still be eight races left on the schedule.Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover Clement Desalle
I have raced at the Bercy Supercross. In 1984, we actually raced it twice. The first race was right after the Daytona Supercross in March, and then we raced again at Bercy in December.
The very first year was cool. But the track was an unknown. When we (the top American Supercross racers) got there, we realized they (the organizers) didn't know fully how to put on a supercross. The track was so narrow, it was hard to pass, it was a 'European' supercross.
But also that first year, I realized how awesome a 'show' can be. Their show was awesome in Bercy! All of us were surprised at how great it was!
My very first thought though, the first time I got to Bercy: "Wow, this is a small track!" But I raced there again in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. I've also gone another time after I retired from professional supercross and motocross racing.

Bercy 2009
Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk Marnicq Bervoets
Below is the current competition schedule for X Games 17 which takes place July 28 - 31, 2011. The interesting part of the schedule is that all events are taking place within the Staple Center, the Event Deck L.A. Live, the Nokia Theatre and the streets of Los Angeles for RallyCross.
All event times listed are Pacific Standard Time (PT) and subject to change. All competitions take place in downtown Los Angeles, Calif.
Thursday, July 28
| Time | Event | Location |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | BMX Park Elimination | Event Deck L.A. Live |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Skateboard Park Elimination | Event Deck L.A. Live |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Moto X Step Up Final | STAPLES Center |
| 5 - 6:15 p.m. | Skateboard Park Round 1 and Final | Event Deck L.A. Live |
| 5:45 - 6 p.m. | Moto X Best Whip | STAPLES Center |
| 6:15 - 7 p.m. | Moto X Best Trick | STAPLES Center |
| 7 - 8 p.m. | BMX Freestyle Big Air Final | Lot 7 |