GLEN HELEN PHOTO SPECIAL: THE FANT FILES

On this episode of the “Fant Files” we show you what Travis”RAW DOG” Fant captured with his cannon camera at this years Glen Helen National. His day started at 5am and ended at 9pm when he finally got home. Travis Fant in the trenches at Glen Helen Raceway living the dream and making magic happen.

Colt Nichols going over set-up at the Cycle Trader Rock River Yamaha Truck.

Wash Stations litter the pits in between motos during the outdoor season.

IMG_9702_124 — Do you remember Nathan Ramsey? He has teamed up with Justin Brayton to work on his riding technique the last couple years.

Eli Tomac’s mechanic cleaning off the mud from Glen Helen.

Factory Kawasaki always has trick parts on their bikes including this cooler to keep the motor down on temperature.

The crowd watching Alex Martin lead the pack.

Jordon Smith doing a last minute adjustment to his clutch before moto 1.

Ryan Dungey autographing WHEATIES boxes and memorabilia under the KTM race truck.

Marvin Musquin was all smiles greeting his fans at Glen Helen

Alex Martin in Staging aboard his Factory Star Racing Yamalube Yamaha YZ250F.

One of the nicest guys in the pits making time before practice to sign autographs for his fans.

Jessy Nelson caught Travis spying on him and wanted to show off his 2016 TLD Moto gear.

Eric Gass building start blocks for Cooper Webb with some Glen Helen soil before the start of practice.

Ken Roczen in the hunt of Ryan Dungey moto 1. Ryan Dungey was strong all day at Glen Helen even with Ken Roczen on his tail most of the day. Trey Canard using every inch of the Glen Helen dirt and his Honda CRF450R. Ken Roczen showing off his talents in moto 2 and making it stick. Fans gaze on as Ken Roczen takes moto 2. Dungey calmly taking the checkers in moto 1. Moto 2 prep. Moto 2 prep. Tons of people drove in to the race today but even more rode in. Ken Roczen shaking off moto 1 vibes and ready for moto 2. Alex Martin and Ryan Hughes sharing a moment after moto 2. Justin Brayton practice start. Justin Barcia trying to keep his JGR Yamaha power to the ground leaning forward. This is what happens when you stand too close to a practice start. Talledega from a fans perspective Ryan Dungey getting bucked in a corner in the late afternoon of Glen Helen The Sleeper Jason Anderson looked strong all day on his Husqvarna FC450 Andrew Short returning to racing and eye balling some sections before practice Cooper Webb making some time for his fans at the FMF tent. Fans lining up for the first moto of the day. Mother and daughter heading through the tunnel in lue of moto 1. Talledega is the first corner and fans patiently wait to hear the roar of the 450s come through. The track was not the only thing packed out. Pits were full of fans especially around the DA8 FMF booth for the Destry Abbott KX500 bike raffle.