MXoN - Monster Energy FIM - Motocross of Nations - Qualifying day 1

Hi guys,

Sorry for the lack of updates but i have had one seriously busy weekend! I drove up to Old Trafford to watch the Manchester United Vs Newcastle match and what a roller coaster that was! I will post about it later but first we need to update you all with this weekends epic action at the MXoN at Redbud USA!

Unfortunately it has been raining big time at RedBud and it's looking like the even will yet again be a mudder... This is a shame as RedBud is a great track and in the dry this would have been some epic all out speed action. That being said the mud is a great equalizer though and this will certainly even up the field. There is nothing easy about riding a bike in heavy mud, it weighs the bike down, over heats it and gives the rider little feedback as to what is going on under the wheels. That is without going into the difficulty and technique needed to go fast in deep mud, that is 100 percent rider skill.

Speaking of technical riders, let's check out how Germanys Ken Roczen deals with the slop in his first practice lap.

Monster Energy FIM - Motocross of Nations - Ken Roczen - Practice lap

I can tell you now as a rider that was a seriously impressive display by Roczen and i have no idea how he is carrying so much speed through a track that technical and treacherous! If that is any indication as to how he will be riding the main event then watch out people, Germany are coming!

Let's check out how home USA rider Justin Barcia handles the track, this time we also get to enjoy the slop in full 360 action :)

Monster Energy FIM - Motocross of Nations - Justin Barcia - Practice lap 360

As you can see from these videos the track has been well looked after and the track team have done some amazing work to keep it ride-able. They have cut drains into the lower parts of the track to stop the water collecting and they have put down a ton of sand which will stop it becoming a waterlogged mess. It's not going to be easy but these riders can deal with more than the average guy.

So here is all the action from the three groups qualifying races yesterday, everyone needs to perform for the team to ensure the very best gate picks going into the main events today. It's all to ride for guys! Leave nothing in the tank, let it all hang out and represent your country! :)