WMX Rider Insight: Sayaka Kaneshiro

At the 13th annual 'A Day in the Dirt' I got a chance to talk with Sayaka "Teriyaki Sauce" Kaneshiro, WMX Pro #15

How was your racing today?

It was good, I thought we had a practice first, I went out and it was actually a race. I was just racing and riding around, I felt like ... WOW!


Photo by Heather Majcherek

What did you think of the event overall?

It was to difficult racing for me, because I didn't ride my pace. I rode about 6th place, less than I wanted to. I got the same number as last year, I just tried to do my best.

Marnicq Bervoets Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers Anthony Boissiere

AMA National Motocross Preview - Round 2 Freestone, Texas, includes 5 Things by Brian King

We start our preview and race coverage of the AMA National MX in Texas with "5 Things to Look for at the Freestone National Motocross" by Brian King

1. Another competitive race. Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed, and Ryan Villopoto - all Supercross Champions, made the racing last Saturday at Hangtown incredibly exciting. Fan favorite Kevin Windham taking the holeshot only added to the frenzy of the 30,000+ fans on hand in Rancho Cordova. But they were not the only ones making it exciting. Brett Metcalfe, Davi Millsaps, and the return of the Crafty Frenchman Christophe Pourcel made the racing exciting all over the track. The race at Freestone should be no different.

2. More dominance from Pro Circuit in the 250 Lites MX class. Blake Baggett, Dean Wilson, Tyla Rattray, Broc Tickle. That is quite a lineup. Broc Tickle, fresh off of winning the West Coast Lites Supercross Championship, was the only non-factor last Saturday from "Team Green". That is not going to last. He showed tremendous talent last year on a Yamaha that was not nearly as tricked out as a PC Kawasaki. He will become a front runner, joining his teammates. That starts this week at Freestone.

Fritz Schneider Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics

Personal Letter from Ian Trettel

Dear sponsors, friends, and all of my fans;

Since my injury, I've been looking forward to the day that I could personally reach out and thank everyone for all of the love and support that you have shown me and my family through these tough times. I'm so blessed and moved by the constant caring that has been sent my way from each and everyone of you. So first and foremost - THANKS!

On March 5th, I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury during my practice session at the Daytona Supercross. The injury required me to be in a medical coma for almost 4 weeks and I am now in my 7th week of rehab at The Shepard Center in Atlanta. The injury has left me with several physical and cognitive deficits that with dedication and focus can be managed allowing me to live a full and prosperous life. I will continue my rehab through The Shepard Center / Pathways for another 4-5 weeks before I can return home. I'm excited for that time to come and to also see many of you again but for now I need to continue to focus on my rehab so that I can maximize my recovery.

Mickael Maschio Connor McGechan Jeremy McGrath Andrew McFarlane