
Moving up from the Lites class to the full time 17 rounds in the premier 450 Supercross class is a big step for any racer. Making it a double whammy, Kyle Regal is also going from Privateer Status to a full Factory Sam Manuel L & M Yamaha ride.
Kyle rode a few 450 Supercross rounds last season, when he wasn?t racing in the Supercross East Coast Lites, but it was this summer Kyle really gained momentum on the 450, finishing ninth in the series final standings.
Rick Johnson Gary Jones Mark Jones Ake Jonsson Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski
Grant Langston Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien Jeff Leisk Victor Leloup Aigar Leok
Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton Rex Staten James Stewart Jr
Peter Johansson Rick Johnson Gary Jones Mark Jones Ake Jonsson Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov
I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.
But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.

Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton
I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!
Josh Coppins Cody Copper Gordon Crockard Craig Dack Roger De Coster Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover
Rick Johnson is a seven time AMA Motocross and Supercross Champion. These are his thoughts on the upcoming 2011 AMA / FIM Supercross Series.
Depending on how healthy riders stay during the season, Supercross 2011 could be an incredibly awesome year.
Of course, we all say that every year, but this year could be something special - if most stay healthy.
As I go down a list of riders, my top pick is defending AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey.
Do I think Ryan will dominate Supercross the way he did outdoor MX in 2010? No, but after watching Ryan over the past few years, and especially at the MX of Nations in Italy in 2009, I've seen his confidence go up and up. Each time out, he gets a little faster, a little stronger, and smarter.
Fritz Schneider Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics Andrew Short Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith