RJ Says: Defending a Supercross Championship and season review

After watching the first three supercross races of the 2011 season, I'll share with you what I see at this point.

Two riders that have really impressed me so far are Ryan Villopoto and Trey Canard. Looking at their fitness, their riding technique, their ability to get thru traffic on the race track, both are far beyond what I thought they would be.

I knew Ryan would be fast. But when a rider has been away from racing for a while, as he has, sometimes it takes a while to knock off the rust. Ryan has looked great after his heat races - obviously the training with Aldon Baker has helped him a lot. I can see his fitness, how much he is sweating, and his ability to retain his breath and breathing after both his heats and main events. It's visible that Ryan has leaned down together with Aldon, and he's in awesome condition.

I thought it would take Trey Canard at least half a season in the premiere Supercross class to where he was really comfortable. As I watch Trey in these first three races, there are certain section of the different tracks where he is faster than either Villopoto or James Stewart. Once Trey puts together the whole track, and an entire 20 laps like that - look for him to win some races this year.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-defending-a-supercross-championship-and-season-review

Pit Beirer Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk

RJ SAYS: Hidden Supercross Treasures

This 2010 Supercross season has gone exactly as no one expected. Everyone figured it was going to be a battle between the same two supercross 'titans' as last season - James Stewart and Chad Reed. Last year after 17 races they were the top two, with James the champion by four points over Chad.

To everyone's surprise, even their own, both are currently not racing - injured. They are watching what is essentially a 450 Supercross 'rookie' have a phenomenal year so far (Ryan Dungey).

A hidden treasure is not Ryan Dungey doing so well. I felt, as many others did, that he would have a great year. Based on the following: he's done well & won on a 450 before this season, all the confidence he had coming into this season from winning two championships in 2009 (the 250 West Lites Supercross, and the 250 AMA Outdoor Motocross) and his tremendous riding on a 450 for Team USA at the recent Motocross des Nations in Italy in October.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/hidden-supercross-treasures

Christophe Martin Mickael Maschio Connor McGechan Jeremy McGrath

Steven & Tommy slay the Sevlievo track as the party officially starts

The MX World Championship show has well and truly got off to an epic start. This weekend gone, Sevlievo laid on some awesome entertainment with intense racing and an all round feast of girls and music. A massive shout-out has to go to Steven Frossard and Tommy Searle for some great riding throughout the weekend. The [...]

Source: http://emotocrossblog.com/archives/1068

Gert van Doorn John Dowd John Draper Doug Dubach

RJ SAYS: My Last Supercross

San Diego Supercross. 1991. I knew that 1991 was going to be my last year racing supercross, because of the wrist injury I suffered at the Gainesville AMA National Motocross in 1989. Little did I know that San Diego would be my last 'real' supercross race.

In this video, you'll see some of that last race. And you'll see defending AMA Camel Supercross Champion Jeff Stanton, Damon Bradsahw, Jeff Ward, Jean-Michel Bayle, Guy Cooper, Bevo Forte, Broc Glover, and more.

I hope you enjoy the video ...

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/my-last-supercross-by-rick-johnson

Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider

Starting Right

A new year brings a fresh start.  Anaheim I is literally hours away and the atmosphere is intensifying.  One thing about Supercross that seems to be a reoccurring issue with some riders is starts.  With 250f mains lasting less the 15 minutes long, the initial jump off of the gate is extremely important.  You can [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/starting-right/

Goat Breker Sven Breugelmans Larry Brooks Mike Brown