America's Racing

America's motocross racing has massively evolved ever since it came to the States around 1960's. Before it came to the US, it was an exclusively European sport, raced by riders who were mostly from Europe. Now days, motocross has become an extremely popular sport all around the world. The hardest motocross championship lies in the US and it is called Lucas Oil Motocross Championship. This championship is considered to be outrageously difficult due to the high competition level with riders all around the name. You will hear names like the 5 time champion Ryan Villopoto or Justin Barcia. Riders who are crowned champions in Europe usually come to the US to try and win a championship but few have succeeded. Hot temperatures passing 100 degrees have made the sport more physically demanding and harder to race. The motocross industry has grown tremendously throughout the decade. You will see big sponsors like Red Bull or Monster who are heavily involved in the sport. Motocross in America is getting more competitive as the years go. 

A gallery of what the sport looks like and how hard it can get.

Raining Champ Ryan Villopoto #1

Crashing is part of the sport.

Sometimes the bike doesn't cooperate.

Passing sometimes involves physicall contact.

Eli Tomac after an exhausting 35 minute moto.