2009 AMA ATV Motocross Nationals #5 - Sunset Ridge - Race Coverage

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The thrill of running out front, the chance to take home a trophy and a weekend full of hanging out with so many other racers that are driving the sport...whats not to like!

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Pro practice hit the track and everyone would be watching to see if Byrd's injury would hamper his ability to stick that unmistakable #7 out front when the gate dropped in moto 1.

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The "Ironman" John Natalie quickly scored the fastest lap time of the day aboard his Can Am DS450. Natalie is an animal and with Wimmer out and Byrd riding in pain, I am sure John smelled blood in the water and wanted to capitalize on the situation.

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With only 20 Pro riders signed up, there would be no LCQ this round.

Keith Little drops the hammer as he exits a corner. I heard that the ground opened up next to Little's rig and almost swallowed it up!

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Thomas Brown gets things sorted out on his set up as practice continued

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Cody Miller flat hauls the mail and is an ultra smooth rider. Fun to chat witha nd a great rider to photograph, Miller looks to do well as his career progresses

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Josh Upperman can hold his own but hasn't had the luck on his side. He is another rider that at any round can bust loose and run upfront and he was eager to do well at Sunset Ridge

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Harold Goodman has been racing for the majority of his life. He is hardcore through and through, a fierce competitor, an honest man and one of the best in our sport! I think that when you do well and have success, and all of your rivals support that success , it speaks to your charcater. Harold is that type of racer and one that everyone on the track respects.

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Clay Holmes airs it out over one of Sunset Ridge's many jumps. Holmes is one to keep an eye on as he gets faster and faster with each race.

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Josh Creamer rips out of a corner and pushes his KFX to it's limit. Creamer is blazing fast and is another racer that at any round can run to the win or come from behind and get himself on the box!