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The Fastest Man On The Planet – A James Stewart Retrospective Part 2

Where we last left off on James Stewart, he had just completed what is widely regarded as the greatest 125cc/250cc career of all time. Moving to the 250cc/450c class would bring a whole new cast of riders to compete with. In part two of this retrospective cover from the beginning of Stewart’s Premier Class career in 2005 to his split from Kawasaki at the end of 2008. 

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The Fastest Man On the Planet – A James Stewart Retrospective (Part 1)

68 Career total Supercross wins, 48 total Motocross wins, 7 Time Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Champion, 2-time Motocross Des Nations Champion, 3-time National Motocross Champion, 2-time Supercross Champion of The World. The statistics are only the tip of the iceberg when you talk about James Stewart, an African American who entered a largely white sport and dominated every possible level from his amateur days and into his 14-year professional career. Here we look back at the career of the single most dominant African American motorsports athlete of all time, The Fastest Man on The Planet James “Bubba” Stewart.

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Monster Energy Supercross Round 8 Observations

A chaotic and injury-filled night of Monster Energy Supercross from Orlando last night may have painted a pair of championship pictures in the span of about an hour. Here we go into the highs and lows of Round 8 of Monster Energy Supercross.

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2021 Monster Energy Supercross 250 West Class Preview

The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross 250 West Series Championship begins tonight in noted west coast crown jewel city Orlando, Florida. While this field may not be as top-heavy as the 250 East series is, the west perhaps provides a greater chance to provide a multitude of podium contenders and hopefully race winners with a solid mix of 250 veterans and some rookies making the jump from the amateur ranks.

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Monster Energy Supercross Round 7 observations
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Monster Energy Supercross Round 7 Observations

Supercross’s return to Orlando, Florida came with an exciting 450 Class Main Event, featuring Ken Roczen’s three-race win streak getting snapped as well as the class getting its second multi-time main event winner. All that and more in this breakdown of Round 7 of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season.

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Monster Energy Supercross 450 Class Round 6 Observations

The Final Supercross Round at Lucas Oil Stadium has concluded. Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen completed the Indianapolis Sweep, and a potentially major injury happened in the closing stages of the 450 Main Event. That and more in our breakdown of Round 6 of Monster Energy Supercross. 

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Monster Energy Supercross Round 5 Observations

Round Five of The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross Series was completed last night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The race featured one of the absolute most chaotic 250 main events in recent memory, along with Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen picking up his second win in a row. With that win, he stretches his points lead by over a dozen points. 

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Monster Energy Supercross Indianapolis 1 Observations
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Monster Energy Supercross Indianapolis 1 Observations

Round 4 of Monster Energy Supercross in Indianapolis is in the books as the 450 class gets its fourth different winner in as many races and the points standings outlook once again changed up. Here we look at some of the riders who are trending up and down after last night’s action at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Monster Energy Supercross Houston 3 Observations

The final of three Supercross rounds in Houston is now in the books. The 450 class saved the best for last with a noteworthy Main Event on Saturday night. The third winner of the season was crowned due to a controversial moment in the late stages of the race. 

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Monster Energy Supercross Houston 1 450 Class Observations

An excellent season opener at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas is now in the books. Multiple bits of history were made, courtesy of Justin “Bam Bam” Barcia and the all-new Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Factory team. We’ll be looking at those who both shined and disappointed on Saturday Night as riders and teams get ready for a short turnaround getting back to racing this Tuesday Night. 

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