Before Danny Chandler became one of the most dominant racers on the planet, he was the wild child from Nor Cal. Mark Kiel sent us this photo from the Los Angeles Superbowl of Motocross of Magoo and his KTM.
OUTTAKES
Here are a smattering of pics from two of our freelancers Brian Sheffer and Ben Birk who shot the recent Hangtown National.
Things get a little wild on an 80 foot jump on lap one of the 450 class! Photo Brian Sheffer
Eli Tomac in the zone. Photo Brian Sheffer
Ken Roczen returned to the outdoors getting some needed seat time. He looked strong at the early stages of the motos. Photo Brian Sheffer
Jeremy Martin gave Osborne some grief early on. He ended up second. Photo Brian ShefferAlex martin, the older of the Mart Bros had a strong race at Hangtown, Here he’s a little twisted trying to stay low. Photo Brian Sheffer
Justin Barcia showed his grit and why he is Yamaha’s top guy. Photo Brian Sheffer
Tomac reeling in Peick, Musquin and Roczen in moto one. Photo Brian Sheffer
It looks like it’s going to be a Marvin Musquin, Eli battle. Marv went 2-2. Photo Brian Sheffer
Justin Cooper dropping in at speed. Photo Brian Sheffer
Ben Birk photo, 450 start.
Ben Birk photo, Zach hauling the mail
Ben Birk photo, 250 first turn
Ben Birk photo, 250 start
Ben Birk photo, a few names from the past, Tom Rapp,Rick Jones and Mark Cook
Ben Birk photo, Eli totally dominant
VIDEO JUTEBOX
Graham Jarvis training for Erzberg, fun or flat nuts?
ADV riders like some playtime too. Packing your mountain bike when you vacation takes some…ingenuity. Photos from the Lumpster
GEAR BAG
IMS Products 3.2 Gallon Oversized Fuel Tank For 2018 Husqvarna’s
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Premium tie down set with top soft loop hook, bottom swivel carabineer and name plate for custom graphics.
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GALFER BRAKE KIT OVERSIZE FOR KTM AND HUSQVARNA
Developed for the motocross world teams is now finally available a kit that solves the problems of overheating of the rear braking system of all KTM and Husqvarna Off-road models starting from 125cc. The kit proposes an increase of the rear disc to 240mm against the 220mm of the original disc able to increase the power of the rear brake up to 35% depending on the climatic conditions and of the track. The oversize kit includes a set of Galfer racing G1396 pads and a caliper support in Ergal 7075 T6, totally machined from billet with the latest generation CNC.
Pro Circuit has released their new T-6 and Ti-6 line of exhaust systems for the new2018 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition and 2018 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition models. Every Pro Circuit exhaust system is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA and the features include: lighter weight than OEM system, high-grade titanium material used throughout, carbon fiber end-cap, equipped with RC-4 Resonance Chamber, machined aluminum muffler brackets for increased strength and durability, asymmetrical muffler design allows for increased packing volume, removable USFS approved spark arrestors (Ti-6 System only).
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Available through your local Beta dealer
WOLF: BACK IN THE DAY
The ISDE, Sweden. My Suzuki DR350 sits moaning in the background and I’m searching the medical kit at a checkpoint for some needed Ibuprofen. That event still rates as the toughest I’ve ever participated in.
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