The Moto: Inside The Outdoors

Whole seasons and, championship aspirations, can be lost in as little as a single practice run, while underdogs and title holders trade places on the podium, as the 450 outdoors motocross season gets under way in Sacramento, California.

The 450 Moto, sees Ryan Dungee and Chad Reed battle it out for the overall lead. Rookie 250 sensation, Blake Baggett, shows his toughness and determination in the Texas heat.

Along with fast starts, good conditioning, and over all speed, family is just as an important to winning in motocross. The Allesi's. Reed's, and Tomack's can all attest to the power of family unity as it takes deep bonds to make it through the often toughand grueling season.

Tyla Rattray loves the heat. Broc Tickle looks to prove his worth. Kevin Windham continues to succeed despite his aging body and concerned family. All this and more come, to a head at Budd*s Creek.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.

Tyla Rattray looks to gain ground on teammate and rival Dean Wilson, but a crash jeopardizes his championship aspirations. Andrew Short deals with on and off-the-track issues that make his season struggle. And old rival of Ryan Dungey returns to reignite the war.

The treacherous conditions at Southwick end one rider*s championship run, put another rider in jeopardy, and provide a glimmer of hope for the future of another rider.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.

Behind the scenes and into the riders' lives, as they train, compete and fight for a title in the grueling AMA Championship 12-race series. Many will ride, few will emerge champions.