Motocross Photography

I spent a wonderful weekend photographing a motocross race. The weather returned to what is expected in Central Texas ... beautiful. The morning was cool, crisp and sunny. By noon I was stripping layers.

It is my good fortune to know some people who publish this stuff. That gave me the credentials to find the prime spots on the motocross track. I like working the starts. Starts are the most exciting part of a motocross race ... for riders and fans. I've downsized several pictures to post in an effort to share that excitement. At least from a fan's perspective. I don't know how to share the feeling of being in that melee of bikes: engines screaming, dirt flying, balls to the wall for the first turn. It's a huge rush. Maybe you can see it in these photos.

This is the start of a 125 Beginner Race. Probably the most exciting of all, crashes are common place.

These riders are more polished. It doesn't take a crash to make starts exciting.

I like taking pictures of individual riders too. But, another "motojournalist" once told me, "One rider is riding. Two riders is racing. Three or more riders is A Race!" These are RACE pictures. :-)

What a blast. I can hardly wait for the next race.

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