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The only test rider to have ridden every motocross bike of the last 40 years, Jody Weisel is also the most educated motocross editor with Bachelors, Masters and Phd degrees (in gerontology). Jody runs the largest test crew in magazine history, with 7 test riders racing new models every weekend. MXA's hands-on approach to testing is invaluable in getting to the heart of each bike's performance.

RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTHS: THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY OF THE 500 GPS & TAMPA; THE…

Feb 19, 2020

If you ever wanted to be the 500 World Champion meet a man who chased the dream; Plus, The Chino Charger's wanted poster
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INSIDE VIDEO BREAKDOWN OF JUSTIN HILL’S MOTOCONCEPTS HONDA CRF450

Feb 19, 2020

Mechanic Nick McCampbell explains the Danica Patrick connection
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WATCH THE 2020 TAMPA 450 MAIN EVENT IN UNDER THREE MINUTES

Feb 19, 2020

It's all about that sand section because the rest of the track was like ice
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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: KEVIN FOLEY, GUY COOPER, PRESTON PETTY, JOEY SAVATGY & RALF…

Feb 18, 2020

We aren't sure where the big birthday bash will be held, but we know it will be a blow-out
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FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: WHAT WERE SPEEDO & TACH FORKS?

Feb 18, 2020

First of all these, Kayaba forks were 40 years ahead of their time, which means they failed four decades before the latest Kayaba air forks failed
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REM MOTOCROSS RACE REPORT: SHOEMAKER, HOEFT, COLLIER & STAPLETON CLEAN UP AT GLEN HELEN

Feb 17, 2020

Between the Pasha 125 Open, the 450 Pro class, these riders clean up the $3000 purse—the $100 holeshot money made the first turns explosive
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FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2020-1/2 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Feb 15, 2020

The Rockstar Edition is a preview of what might change on the 2021 Husqvarna FC450. We give it a spin, a pep talk and some criticism
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW MXA: THE MARCH ISSUE IS SMOKIN’ HOT

Feb 15, 2020

How many bikes can one magazine test in a single issue? How about a KTM 350SXF, TM 300FI-MX, Husqvarna FC350, Cooper Webb's 300SX two-stroke, Justin Brayton's 2010 JGR YZ450F, Yamaha YZ125, KTM 125SX and Honda CRF450?
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AMA SUPERCROSS TV SCHEDULE: 2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS ON THE TUBE

Feb 15, 2020

This is the first of the East Coast rounds, which means that the 250 East starts on Saturday night—plus, Bro Tickle has served his time and gets to race again
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JAMES STEWART BREAKS DOWN LAST WEEK’S RACE BEFORE THE 2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Feb 14, 2020

Bubba says, "Last weekend you saw how aggressive Cooper was. He showed me a lot of things in this race. He was patient."
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SEE THE “LAST TANGO IN TAMPA” BEFORE THE 2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS STARTS

Feb 14, 2020

Eli Tomac won in Tampa the last time the series came to town, but he was so far behind Jason Anderson in points that all hope was lost. He's in a lot better place for the 2020 Tampa Supercross
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MXA VIDEO: TWISTED DEVELOPMENTS’ YZ125 FROM MXA’S HOPPED-UP 125 SHOOTOUT

Feb 13, 2020

The first of three special 125s that we built as a unique shootout that tested not only the basic machines, but the approach of different tuners
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ASK THE MXPERTS: WHAT IS A POOR MAN’S STEERING DAMPER?

Feb 13, 2020

The only tool you need to install the poorman’s steering damper is a wrench
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MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: BIG SALES NEWS FOR KTM, PLUS, THE 2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS IS…

Feb 13, 2020

There is a Champion-in-Waiting at the 2020 Tampa Supercross this weekend, but it depends on which Eli Tomac shows up
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125 TWO-STROKE RACE: THE “PASHA 125 OPEN” THIS SATURDAY AT REM

Feb 13, 2020

Get up out of your chair, go out to the garage, dust off your 125 and scream, "I'm not gonna take it anymore!"
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THIS WEEK AT GLEN HELEN: REM & PASHA 125 OPEN MOTOCROSS ON SATURDAY

Feb 12, 2020

Plus, an SRA Grand Prix will use the whole part on Sunday February 16
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FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: COMING OR GOING? REAR FORKS

Feb 11, 2020

There was some convoluted logic being use in Italy when this idea was concocted in 1975 — but don't think Harley was the only one
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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: ACTUALLY FOUR GIRLS, THREE FRENCHMAN & ONE ROAD RACER

Feb 11, 2020

Along with Mike LaRocco, Jeromy Buehl, Glenn Goldenhoff, Davi Millsaps, Josh Hansen, Gavin Gracyk, Heath Voss, Geoff Fox, Don Emde & Chris Wheeler
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2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS TV SCHEDULE: MAKE ROOM ON THE COUCH FOR YOUR FREE-LOADING FRIENDS

Feb 11, 2020

This is the first of the East Coast rounds, which means that the 250 East starts on Saturday night—plus, Bro Tickle has served his time and gets to race again
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GODSPEED! DAVE McCOY (1915-2020)

Feb 11, 2020

A man who made a lasting contribution to the sport of motocross with his total support. He will be missed
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HAWKSTONE PARK INTERNATIONAL VIDEO: JEFFREY HERLINGS WINS MUDFEST!

Feb 11, 2020

The only problem with British sunshine is that it gets you all wet — but Jeffrey stayed drier than most
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WATCH THE 2020 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS IN UNDER 3 MINUTES: ALL THE 450 ACTION, NONE OF THE FOOF

Feb 11, 2020

Some one else gets to stand on the top step, while the new guy proves that he is knocking on the door
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MXA RACE TESTING THE 2020 YAMAHA YZ250 TWO-STROKE AT CAHUILLA CREEK

Feb 11, 2020

MXA's Josh Mosiman took MXA's YZ250 two-stroke straight from the photo studio to the Marty Tripe's Big 3 race at Cahuilla Creek
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2020 SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS: LOOKING BACK AT LAST YEAR’S LIME-GATE RACE

Feb 7, 2020

Too much lime was added to the 2019 San Diego Supercross track and the result was burned bikes and bodies
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MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: ONE WEEK OF MOTO-HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL

Feb 7, 2020

Bikes you've never seen before, riders who have faded from memory, the upcoming races you can't miss and the winners of last week's big race
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2020 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS RACE SCHEDULE: YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT THIS ONE IS ACCURATE (UPDATED)

Feb 6, 2020

Learn which Supercross venues will host the 250 West and 250 East riders and which rounds will use the Triple Crown format
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MXA INTERVIEW: ZACH OSBORNE KEEPING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE

Feb 5, 2020

"My journey, if you wrote it down, is pretty unlikely, so I am very grateful and very honored to have gone full circle and still be kicking here at 30 years old."
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