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SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER: SIMON CUDBY
EDITORS-AT-LARGE: DAVID PINGREE, AARON HANSEL, STEVE MATTHES, JASON THOMAS
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SENIOR CONTRIBUTORS: PAUL BUCKLEY, ERIC JOHNSON, FRAN KUHN
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KELLY KIRBY, HEATHER MOEBUS, DANA PAPANICOLAS, JANINE POSEY
CONTRIBUTORS: RAY ARCHER, BROWNDOGWILSON, JASON CRANE, ADAM DUCKWORTH, MIKE EMERY, MIKE FISHER, ALEX GOBERT, JEFF KARDAS, ROB KOY, STEPHAN LEGRAND, JAMES LISSIMORE, LYLE LOVETT, NICK McCABE, DICK MILLER, CHRISTIAN MUNOZ, SPENCER OWENS, RICH SHEPHERD, RYAN SIPES, BRETT SMITH, COLLIN SPECKNER, CHASE STALLO, BRYAN STEALEY, BILL URSIC, OLIVIER DE VAULX, THOM VEETY, BLAKE WHARTON, ADAM WHEELER
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Hailing from Jefferson, Maryland, Dustin Williamson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from West Virginia University and a minor in Business Management. He’s taken on many new roles over the last few years at Racer X HQ in Morgantown, West Virginia, too. He heads up our dealership program and event space, coordinates advertising with advertisers, and runs the Racer X Brand store, just to name a few of his positions. Swing by the Racer X booth and say hi!
St. Louis, Missouri’s Jason Watkins was hooked on moto in the mid-nineties when his older brother asked him to try riding his 125. He’s been on a bike ever since. This year he’s worked on the TXS Productions team during supercross, doubling as both mechanic and social media man, and this summer he’s been traveling to races with our social media coordinator, Jason Todd, as well as contributing with photography here and there. Thanks, Jason!
When Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM’s Derek Drake grabbed the holeshot at the Florida National at WW Ranch Motocross Park, it marked the first time that the first-year pro from California led a national moto. For two and a half laps, Drake set a blistering pace, only to literally fall off the back of his bike when he got too much traction as he wheelied through some rollers. It was a rookie mistake for sure, but also a glimpse of this kid’s potential. 
INSET: JEFF KARDAS
When Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM’s Derek Drake grabbed the holeshot at the Florida National at WW Ranch Motocross Park, it marked the first time that the first-year pro from California led a national moto. For two and a half laps, Drake set a blistering pace, only to literally fall off the back of his bike when he got too much traction as he wheelied through some rollers. It was a rookie mistake for sure, but also a glimpse of this kid’s potential.
INSET: JEFF KARDAS
Rainbow Studios answered the prayers of a lot of motocross-loving gamers when they announced a six-pack offering of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross tracks as downloadable content for MX vs. ATV All Out. The last six tracks of the series—RedBud, Spring Creek, Washougal, Unadilla, Budds Creek (here), and Ironman—are available for just $14.99, with Loretta Lynn’s as a bonus. The plan is to offer a second package with the first six tracks—Hangtown, Fox Raceway, Thunder Valley, High Point, WW Ranch, and Southwick—early next year. All the tracks are available in the Race and Free Ride modes.
Rainbow Studios answered the prayers of a lot of motocross-loving gamers when they announced a six-pack offering of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross tracks as downloadable content for MX vs. ATV All Out. The last six tracks of the series—RedBud, Spring Creek, Washougal, Unadilla, Budds Creek (here), and Ironman—are available for just $14.99, with Loretta Lynn’s as a bonus. The plan is to offer a second package with the first six tracks—Hangtown, Fox Raceway, Thunder Valley, High Point, WW Ranch, and Southwick—early next year. All the tracks are available in the Race and Free Ride modes.
On a soggy day at Millville, Minnesota, Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb had a breakthrough ride, going 1-1 for his first win in 450 Pro Motocross—and his first outdoor 450 Class podium ever. The 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion held off Eli Tomac in the first moto and then ran down Ken Roczen late in the second to give him a perfect score on the day, much to the delight of his father, Bob, and team manager, Roger De Coster.
INSET: Rich Shepherd
On a soggy day at Millville, Minnesota, Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb had a breakthrough ride, going 1-1 for his first win in 450 Pro Motocross—and his first outdoor 450 Class podium ever. The 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion held off Eli Tomac in the first moto and then ran down Ken Roczen late in the second to give him a perfect score on the day, much to the delight of his father, Bob, and team manager, Roger De Coster.
INSET: Rich Shepherd
he single most influential piece of motocross media ever produced was On Any Sunday, Bruce Brown’s real-time ode to the American motorcycling explosion of the late sixties and early seventies. It followed the riding exploits of, among others, Hollywood movie star Steve McQueen and friends, and introduced and inspired the next generation of motorcyclists. It was even nominated for an Academy Award in 1972 in the category of Best Film Documentary.
I’m wondering why pro motocross racers don’t wear hydration packs like a CamelBak to stay better hydrated throughout tough moto conditions like we saw in Florida. It’s such a bummer to watch Chase Sexton do so well in the first moto and then have him completely miss the second moto because of dehydration or something similar. I do mountain biking in the Texas summer and would be passing kidney stones by the end of my ride without a hydration pack. They say it is very difficult to play catch-up in regard to hydration, so why let yourself get behind?
Brian Sterenberg // Racer X Online
Good point, Brian. I think it’s similar to the reason why a lot of top riders don’t wear chest protectors: comfort. I raced GNCC for years and never started without a CamelBak, nor did I really even notice it. Then again, I wasn’t going as fast as they do in an outdoor national. DC
Has there been an article written on the advantages and disadvantages of the FIM’s involvement with AMA Supercross and Motocross? It just seems as though there’s a lot of disgruntled people out there in America toward the FIM. I think I was out of the sport when the partnership evolved.
Rob Naughton // Racer X Online
Rob: To make a long story short, when the AMA decided to give SX to a new promoter called Jam Sports in 2001, the existing promoter reached out to the FIM for a “world championship” sanction. Then the AMA backed down, but the ink was already dry on a 20-year deal with the FIM. Supercross has had two sanctioning bodies—AMA and FIM—ever since. The FIM has nothing to do with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. DC
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y job here at Racer X has certainly evolved over the years. After hanging up my boots at the end of 2003, I started as a full-time employee in charge of editorial, event coverage, and ad sales, among other things. I was invited to the Indy Trade Show one year, but after being overserved at the Have a Nice Day Cafe with Jesse Rooke and his crew and then covering my hotel bathroom with vomit, they didn’t invite me back. Shocking, I know. Then, as I got pulled into the Supermoto scene more, I opted for a retainer position that required me to produce certain web and print content each month. As video demand grew, we started leaning into bike intros and testing, and that has become a big part of my role here now.
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’m bordering on 20 years behind the industry curtain, which puts me on the verge of becoming that jaded, know-it-all old guy who thinks he knows better than everyone else in the room.
I don’t do that. I still believe this sport is awesome, and the more I learn about other sports and the troubles they face, the more I want to stick to our strengths. No sport is perfect, but motocross and supercross in America have enjoyed a pretty steady run for nearly 50 years, and there are many motorsports that would kill for that kind of stability and consistency.
FIVE GUYS, ONE QUESTION | BY AARON HANSEL
Freddie VS. Freddie | From Privateer Island to Factory Big Rig | By Aaron Hanselveryone knows there’s a big gap between being a privateer and a factory-backed racer, but the specific differences aren’t always talked about. To learn more, we talked to Freddie Noren, who started the season as a privateer before getting the call to fill in at JGR/Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing.
“The power is amazing on the Suzuki, and so are the options I have to try different things and make changes. The same goes with handling and suspension. The options are endless. If I have an issue with something, I don’t have to figure out how to fix it—someone else can do it. As a privateer, I would scratch my head sometimes.”
The MECHANIC
“Although Ben [Schiermeyer] is a very good-looking guy, he’s not as good-looking as my wife. He does know a thing or two more about the bike, though [laughs]. As a privateer, it was mainly my wife and me working on the bike. Now I don’t have to worry about anything. I don’t think my wrenching skills are bad, but Ben’s are next-level.”
Austria Videocation | STORY AND PHOTOS BY TRENT LOPEZAustria Videocation | STORY AND PHOTOS BY TRENT LOPEZAustria Videocation | STORY AND PHOTOS BY TRENT LOPEZhe team at Milestone Games invited us to attend a test of the new MXGP 2019 – The Official Motocross Videogame and enjoy a ride session in Austria, and although I might be better at one than the other, I actively participate in both. Being a notoriously picky eater in a foreign country, when I saw wiener schnitzel on the menu at the press junket, my fear of starvation turned into bliss. Turns out, authentic wiener schnitzel in Austria is not a giant beef hot dog smothered in ketchup, mustard, relish, and other condiments; to my surprise, it’s a thin, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet served with a side of parsley potatoes. Needless to say, it was delicious, and I ordered that dish four more times throughout the trip. Early the next morning, the entire crew that had been invited hopped on a private bus and headed five minutes down the road to the KTM headquarters in Mattighofen, where we checked out the KTM E-Cross center, where a fleet of electric motorcycles awaited us to ride on their private motocross track.
Dirty Words Crossword Puzzle | BY AARON HANSEL
2. MXGP rider who swept both 2017 Ironman motos
5. JGRMX assistant manager
9. Michigan SX venue that was imploded in 2017
11. Italian tire manufacturer
12. Slovenian exhaust manufacturer
15. Won his first national this year in Florida
1. Engines are measured in cubic ______
3. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross television network
4. Your rear wheel bolts to it
6. Hometown of Alex and Jeremy Martin
7. Anaheim 1 2013 winner
8. Red Bull KTM team manager
REVIEW: MXGP 2019 – The Official Motocross VideogamE | BY TRENT LOPEZsent Jeffrey Herlings flying off a cliff—in the new MXGP 2019 – The Official Motocross Videogame. MXGP is a game close to race fans and gamers alike, featuring all the top riders from the popular GP series: from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings to Monster Energy/Wilvo Yamaha’s Gautier Paulin and many more. MXGP 2019 includes a host of new features and some old ones you remember, such as the rewind feature, which I relied heavily upon after my many unsuccessful attempts to become a “Quad God.”
In Playground mode, you can roam around what seems to be a never-ending map packed with a multitude of tracks and other interesting riding sections. What really stands out is the ever-changing weather, which also affects the dirt you ride on. If you get caught in a torrential downpour, the dirt will become mud; not only can you be left with a totally different in-game riding experience, but you’ll be riding with mud on your goggles, which requires you to hit the “tear-off” button to clear your vision if you’re riding in first-person mode.
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PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY
PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY
his month’s tip covers a couple topics that will help you navigate flat turns, as well as line selection. We’ve talked about road racing theory in motocross: opening turns up to carry more momentum. However, because of the nature of our racing surfaces, bumps and ruts ultimately determine which line is the best on any given section of the track. In this case, the outside line was bumpy, and it led to a berm that was blown out and rough. The inside line, however, was smooth and flat on the entry and all the way around the turn. In a corner like this, you have to consider how much more ground you need to cover to go to the outside versus the inside, how rough is it, and which line is faster. This particular corner was about the same speed going inside or out, but I could save so much energy by staying out of the bumps and rolling through the inside that it was the easy choice.
his month’s tip covers a couple topics that will help you navigate flat turns, as well as line selection. We’ve talked about road racing theory in motocross: opening turns up to carry more momentum. However, because of the nature of our racing surfaces, bumps and ruts ultimately determine which line is the best on any given section of the track. In this case, the outside line was bumpy, and it led to a berm that was blown out and rough. The inside line, however, was smooth and flat on the entry and all the way around the turn. In a corner like this, you have to consider how much more ground you need to cover to go to the outside versus the inside, how rough is it, and which line is faster. This particular corner was about the same speed going inside or out, but I could save so much energy by staying out of the bumps and rolling through the inside that it was the easy choice.
This turn is a long sweeper, so you can’t really use the front brake on entry. In this case, use the gearbox to help with your braking; I dropped quickly from 4th to 2nd gear to let the engine brake slow me down in a smooth, controlled manner. This will also transfer weight to the front wheel and let it “bite” as you start to turn in.
Because there are no bumps in this line, I can sit early and begin setting up for my direction change. As I start to turn the bike in and lean toward the inside, my body stays upright. You want the crack of your butt on the edge of the seat, your outside knee pressed against the radiator shroud, your left foot out and forward, and a neutral body position.
This turn is a long sweeper, so you can’t really use the front brake on entry. In this case, use the gearbox to help with your braking; I dropped quickly from 4th to 2nd gear to let the engine brake slow me down in a smooth, controlled manner. This will also transfer weight to the front wheel and let it “bite” as you start to turn in.
Because there are no bumps in this line, I can sit early and begin setting up for my direction change. As I start to turn the bike in and lean toward the inside, my body stays upright. You want the crack of your butt on the edge of the seat, your outside knee pressed against the radiator shroud, your left foot out and forward, and a neutral body position.
You can’t see it here, but I’m completely off the brakes. I did some trail braking early, but you can see by the dirt coming off the rear wheel that the transmission is still providing some slowing through the engine. You want to time it so that by the time you hit the apex you’re at the right speed to begin accelerating again. If you come in too fast, you’ll drift to the outside; if you’re going too slow, you’ll be blipping the throttle as you enter and begin to round the turn.
As I reach the apex, I start applying throttle smoothly and I’m looking ahead to where I want to go and steering the front end toward the exit.
At this point in the turn I’ve made most of my direction change. A mistake many riders make is getting on the throttle too hard at this point or using the clutch to bring the rpm up; stay off the clutch, and apply as much throttle as the racing surface will allow. If the dirt is tacky, you can be aggressive; if it’s slick, you’ll need to modulate it more.
Remember to keep your elbows up, foot forward, outside knee pressed against the bike, and look ahead while keeping your upper body quiet.
Bakersfield, California’s Stilez Robertson is arguably one of the most popular and well-known young stars of amateur motocross. From his days of racing a Cobra 50, Robertson has been on the winning side of things, and he knows what’s expected of him. His last couple of years on minibikes didn’t go as planned, however, as the Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green rider struggled to perform to his high standard at Loretta Lynn’s and then suffered a torn ACL and MCL early into his acclimation days on a bigger bike. Now healthy, hooked up with a new trainer—Ivan Tedesco—and on 250Fs full-time, Stilez is confident, eager to progress, and having fun.
PHOTOS: JEFF KARDAS & RICH SHEPHERD
Wait, wait, wait. Eli Tomac was worn out? Yes, a rugged two-week Lucas Oil Pro Motocross stretch through Florida’s heat and humidity and then Southwick’s brutal roughness even took a toll on the usually indefatigable Tomac, with RedBud serving up more wear and tear the next weekend.
Tomac was far from alone. While his (normally) fatigue-free late-race charges are akin to a cyborg, even a robot would have struggled in these races. With today’s training programs hyper-tuned to push the riders during the week while trying to leave enough in the tank for the weekend, science was put on notice for three summer weekends.
PHOTOS: JEFF KARDAS & RICH SHEPHERD
Wait, wait, wait. Eli Tomac was worn out? Yes, a rugged two-week Lucas Oil Pro Motocross stretch through Florida’s heat and humidity and then Southwick’s brutal roughness even took a toll on the usually indefatigable Tomac, with RedBud serving up more wear and tear the next weekend.
Tomac was far from alone. While his (normally) fatigue-free late-race charges are akin to a cyborg, even a robot would have struggled in these races. With today’s training programs hyper-tuned to push the riders during the week while trying to leave enough in the tank for the weekend, science was put on notice for three summer weekends.
PHOTOS: KATI DALEK/kayadaek photography
PHOTOS: KATI DALEK/kayadaek photography
PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY
The 2019 CRF450R is a race machine right out of the crate, no doubt about it. The Honda handles well, has a solid motor, and wraps all that up in a sweet-looking package with excellent finishing touches. But our West Coast staffer Trent Lopez wasn’t about to settle for stock. He’s built more like a linebacker than a racer, so he needed some special attention for the bike. He turned to Teddy Boyko for assistance.
WORKS CONNECTIONEngine Caps, Brake Clamps, Chain Adjuster Blocks, Fuel Vent Cap, Pro Launch Stand
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RIDE ENGINEERINGTriple Clamps, Pull Rods, Polyurethane Cone Kit, Brake Line Guide, Billet Throttle Starter Switch, Clutch Cable Holder, Valve Cap and Rim Lock Spacer Kit
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GALFEROversize Tsunami Front and Rear Wave Rotors, Front and Rear Steel Braided Brake Lines
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The 2019 CRF450R is a race machine right out of the crate, no doubt about it. The Honda handles well, has a solid motor, and wraps all that up in a sweet-looking package with excellent finishing touches. But our West Coast staffer Trent Lopez wasn’t about to settle for stock. He’s built more like a linebacker than a racer, so he needed some special attention for the bike. He turned to Teddy Boyko for assistance.
WORKS CONNECTIONEngine Caps, Brake Clamps, Chain Adjuster Blocks, Fuel Vent Cap, Pro Launch Stand
worksconnection.com
RIDE ENGINEERINGTriple Clamps, Pull Rods, Polyurethane Cone Kit, Brake Line Guide, Billet Throttle Starter Switch, Clutch Cable Holder, Valve Cap and Rim Lock Spacer Kit
rideengineering.com
GALFEROversize Tsunami Front and Rear Wave Rotors, Front and Rear Steel Braided Brake Lines
galferusa.com
PHOTOS: ANDREW FREDRICKSON
PHOTOS: ANDREW FREDRICKSON
iring your grips on is an added precaution so they don’t come undone during a moto. Here’s an in-depth look at how a factory mechanic does it.
First, I like to use .025 width grip wire. I think .032 is a little too big and .020 is a little too small. I measure out about 10” of wire, and I use a little piece on top of the canister to determine our length. I always start to the outside of the grip first, just in case there’s any air trapped under the grip. As you start to wire, it will force that air back out. If you start on the inside first, all the air is trapped.
After that, cut the very end off leaving 2-3mm sticking out. That’s just beyond the ridge, if you’re running something with a waffle. If you’re running something without a waffle, just estimate the 2-3mm. After I cut, I like to bend the outside wire toward the inside of the grip. Then same as the center one. I like to bend those two toward the inside of the grip.
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740-338-1050
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Atlantic Cycle & Power was established in the fall of 1991. At the time the doors opened, we only had Hondas and Kawasakis. We now carry the full line of Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kymco. With over 25,000 square feet of display under one roof, Atlantic Cycle has something for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner considering your first big toy or a seasoned rider looking to upgrade, our professional staff will be happy to serve you. 
he record books show that the 125cc class winner at the Washougal round of the 1999 AMA/Mazda Trucks National Motocross Championship was FMF Honda’s Brock Sellards (27), yet fans who were there that day likely remember the race as one of Ricky Carmichael’s finest performances. Over the course of two motos, Sellards racked up solid 1-3 finishes to claim the overall, but it was the 2-2 performance of Splitfire/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Carmichael that day 20 years ago that has gone down in motocross lore as one of his virtuoso performances.
In both motos, Carmichael, then on his way to a third straight AMA 125 National Motocross title, went down in the first turn, which back then was a sweeping uphill righthander. In each case, he picked up his Chad Watts-tuned #1 KX125 in dead last and started climbing back through the pack. And in both cases, he passed every other rider in the race except for one. In that first moto it was Ohio’s Sellards, as the two blitzed across the famous Washougal whoops practically side by side.
PHOTO FROM THE DICK MILLER ARCHIVES
German Honda rider Rolf Dieffenbach chases the lead factory Suzukis of U.S. hero Kent Howerton and Belgium’s George Jobe in the 250cc U.S. Grand Prix of Motocross. Dieffenbach, one of the top German riders of his era, was a multi-time Grand Prix winner during his career, which ended in 1984. Earlier this month, Dieffenbach was killed in a street motorcycling accident when his bike suffered a transmission failure, sending him into a guardrail. He was 69 years old.
Dieffenbach did not participate in any AMA races, so you won’t find any of his results in the Racer X Vault, but you can find all of his Grand Prix finishes at the France-based www.memotocross.fr.
DONNIE
KEYS
Don
Baynes
DONNIE
KEYS
DON
BAYNES
Who would play you in a movie?
DK: A troublemaker.
DB: Steve McQueen.
Greatest accomplishment?
DK: My kids and 20 years of marriage.
DB: Raising my two kids by myself.
Which one of you could destroy a golf cart faster?
DK: I could.
DB: Donnie.
Most ridiculous person in the pits?
DK: Tomac’s bus driver, Kyle Stone.
DB: Kyle Stone.
Most useless item in the cab?
DK: The double bunk bed.
DB: The logbook.
Biggest rival?
DK: Kawasaki. Eli rode a Honda before Kawasaki!
DB: Mike Sprake.
Whose ass would you like to kick?
DK: No one’s.
DB: Kim Jong-un’s.
Biggest surprise of the summer
so far?
DK: My friend Joe surprised me with apple pie for my birthday.
DB: Cooper Webb not winning a national yet. [Ed. note: This interview was conducted before Spring Creek.]
Ever gotten in a fight with another driver?
DK: No.
DB: No.
Easiest National track for parking?
DK: WW Ranch in Florida.
DB: Colorado.
Least favorite National track for parking?
DK: Colorado’s asphalt chips.
DB: Fox Raceway.
Weirdest landmark you drive by?
DK: Dumb colored rocks on the way to Vegas.
DB: The Lincoln statue in Wyoming.
I’m a roller skate demon!”—DK
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Photo by Charlie Burgess (@diffysmooth)
