Imagine this: you watch an entire main event. The winner is interviewed. Champagne, awards, fake checks, kissing the trophy girl… Then a…
In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4x6-in. snapshot of Ricky Carmichael showed up in Oakley's marketing department. Nobody knew who took…
In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4x6-in. snapshot showed up in the marketing department of Oakley. The subject was one of…
A breakdown of the exclusive club of Supercross greats to own the all-time wins record. When LeBron James took over the NBA…
Podcast Episode #22 - A breakdown of the exclusive club of Supercross greats to own the all-time wins record: Jimmy Ellis, Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson, Jeremy McGrath
As a bonus to the story portion of Project 809 (movie, article and podcast still under construction), the bike was featured in…
The SuperMotocross World Championship creates an official way to categorize and rank the all-time greats of Supercross and motocross. But it's going to seriously rankle James Stewart fans.
How many 450 Supercross main events have been won by riders aged 30 or older? It's the fastest growing "club" in Supercross.
This 2,000 word story started as an Instagram post where we simply wished Eli Tomac a happy birthday. But this is We…
Dear Grandma: Milli Vanilla ≠ Vanilla Ice. In 1990, all I wanted was "To The Extreme" so I could sing along with the other 5th graders.
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30 years after winning his first AMA District 14 Motocross Championship, Brett Smith has an Al Bundy moment and relives a few memories.
This is a story about roots. I wanted to know how Doug Henry became Doug Henry, the scrappy kid from New England…
On August 1, 1982, an automobile/train collision killed three teenaged motocross riders in Ponca City, Oklahoma . Forty years later, memories of…
Terry Pratt spent 35 years working on "Grand Prix Motocross" but died a few years after finishing it. In continuation of Pratt's…
KTM North America treats the dirt bike press corps to a day of unlimited laps at Red Bud: America's Motocross Track and…
On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath fell short of perfection and the rest of the world won’t let him forget it.
On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath fell short of perfection and the rest of the world won’t let him forget it. Audio Version.
Jason Anderson – the captain of Team Fried – is back in the title chase and, statistically, he's in the perfect position.…
In this issue of FAST 3, Clinton Fowler examines a racing benchmark nobody wants to brag about: biggest loser.
Clinton Fowler examines how Eli Tomac reached 666 in three key all-time supercross benchmarks. FAST 3 is three statistical nuggets from a recent race that hold historical significance within the sport.
Don't play moto trivia with Clinton Fowler. He will take your money. Go follow @3lapsdown on Instagram to get a taste of the engine that he's working with. But first, here's the premiere installment of the FAST 3: three statistical nuggets from a recent race that hold historical significance within the sport. The following report was filed by Fowler.
Science Fiction Theater meets AMA Supercross. Watch the 1986 Anaheim Supercross from a completely new perspective as the winner of the main event (yes, THE David Bailey) narrates from his memory banks.
The story behind how Jeremy McGrath rescued a BMX trick from obscurity and brought it to Supercross. (Audio version).
At first, I wasn’t into the idea of making a movie about the PW50. I had just told that story and I was just coming off that high you get from crossing the finish line of a time consuming, yet very rewarding, project.
We all remember where we were and what we were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Beyond those chilling hours…
Team USA 2001 woke up on the morning of September 11 with Motocross of Nations prep on their minds. Then they turned on radios and televisions, or answered ringing telephones.
Team USA was going to skip the 1981 Trophée and Motocross des Nations. Instead they bake-saled their way to Europe and shocked the world by winning, not one, but both of the events.
Fifty years after its release, Bruce Brown's motorcycle documentary continues to influence. From Malcolm to Masterson, this is a collection of stories from people whose lives were never the same after watching "On Any Sunday". Print Version
Fifty years after its release, Bruce Brown's motorcycle documentary continues to influence. From Malcolm to Masterson, this is a collection of stories from people whose lives were never the same after watching "On Any Sunday"
A brief guide (and short video) on how you can join the We Went Fast family and keep the stories coming.
Chad Reed isn't lining up in 2021. It's over but he's forever an Ironman of Moto. At 386 AMA SX/MX starts alone, Reed sits 4th on the all-time race list.
They told him not to. But when rookie James Stewart committed to jumping LaRocco's Leap on a 125, Jeff Kardas knew where to point the camera. Podcast version of "Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco's Leap"
They told him not to. But when 16-year-old rookie James Stewart committed to jumping LaRocco's Leap on his 125, Jeff Kardas knew where to point the camera. That instinct changed his life.
Was the PW50 your first bike? It was for me! "Little Giant" celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic motorcycle, which turned 40 in 2020. It may have aged but it hasn't grown up. The Yamaha PW50 is a familiar piece of our childhood that we're passing along to our own kids.
Was the PW50 your first bike? It was for me! "Little Giant: The PW50 Story" celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic motorcycle, which turned 40 in 2020.
It may have aged but it hasn't grown up. The Yamaha PW50 is a familiar piece of our childhood that we're passing along to our own kids.
The gruesome story behind the 1995 Doug Henry crash where he shot to the moon but fell from the sky at the 1995 Budds Creek National.
June 3, 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Danny Hamel's death. He's been gone longer than he lived but, known as The Best There Was, his legacy remains strong.
It's rare when the loser gets the magazine cover, steals the spotlight and becomes a legend. Ryan Hughes did all three on…
In 1972, Terry Pratt put his life in America on pause to spend 6 months following the MXGP season. 35 years later he published "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 Championship season". Pratt died before he could finish selling his masterpiece but he left behind a trail of paperwork and friends and a story that needed to be told. Pratt is one of the unsung heroes of the motorcycle industry, whose contributions are still being realized.
The Great Cessation is an extraordinary period of our lives and I wanted to document it somehow. I asked a handful of riders six questions (some serious, some irreverent) related to the coronavirus pandemic.
More than a third of all supercross winners won one main event in their career. These are the quirky stories behind 10 "One Hit Wonders". PODCAST VERSION.
The untold story behind the day Paul Buckley messed up but captured one of the greatest photos in motocross history and Erik Kehoe shot himself to the moon. PODCAST VERSION
More than a third of all supercross winners only won a single main event in their career (premier class). Here's the quirky stories behind 10 of those "One Hit Wonders".
In 2020, Ricky Carmichael started his second season as the primary analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports. It's a position he not only didn't expect to hold, but originally didn't want.
Now 40, The GOAT opens up about life after racing and striving for success in each new chapter of his life.
In 2020, Ricky Carmichael enters his second season as the primary analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports. It's a position he not only didn't expect to hold, but originally didn't want.
Now 40, The GOAT opens up about life after racing and striving for success in each new chapter of his life.
David Lack left his spot on the bench. On November 29, Lack died after a long battle with kidney cancer. He left behind Susan, his wife of 35 years, three sisters, a brother and 3,363 devoted followers on Instagram. He was 64.
Don't have 30 minutes to sit and read the Ron Lechien story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version…
In Corona, CA there's a supercross legend who never rode a single lap and hasn't attended a race since 1992. But he made perhaps the biggest contribution of all to the sport: he gave the teams a place to ride.
On August 1, 1982, an automobile/train collision killed three teenaged motocross riders in Ponca City, Oklahoma . Forty years later, memories of that white hot afternoon still haunt those who were there.
In 1972, Terry Pratt put his life in America on pause to spend 6 months following the MXGP season. 35 years later he published "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 Championship season". Pratt died before he could finish selling his masterpiece but he left behind a trail of paperwork and friends and a story that needed to be told. Pratt is one of the unsung heroes of the motorcycle industry, whose contributions are still being realized.
Ron Lechien deserves a spot in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. With voting for the class of 2019 beginning this month, We Went Fast makes the case for Lechien, aka "The Machine", aka "The Dogger".
This profile focuses on his talent, accomplishments and especially the magical year of 1983 when the 16-year-old kid from El Cajon regularly beat the best.
The story behind how a New England rock quarry shaped the career of Doug Henry, a three-time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame member.
A mother's love, an athlete's quest. The untold story of how Austin Forkner came into the world and his mother's journey to bring him here. Read by the author, Brett Smith
Julie spent years trying to get pregnant; her chances were low and she gave up. Then Austin Forkner came along. Julie Forkner…
The untold story behind how Jeremy McGrath rescued a BMX trick from obscurity and brought it to Supercross.
Do you remember the first time you rode a motorcycle? Your first bike? That magical moment became a lifetime memory. Kids today…
Larry 'Motor Mouth' Huffman narrates the audio version of The Ballad of Big Dave. Didn't have 30 minutes to read the article when it…
Wyatt Seals needed to borrow a chain. The story behind why he needed a chain is slightly different from the one his…
When opening ceremonies were complete, after the national anthem was sung and the riders’ names and sponsors were announced over the P.A.…
In the early eighties, a trio of motorcycle racing promoters from Ohio and West Virginia were looking for a facility. A country…
Holding his left shoulder, Jeff Matiasevich lay in an emergency room bed at a Corona, CA hospital. The thoughts running through his…
Listen up. No, seriously. I had some people make this request and I thought it was a good idea. So, here's an…
“You couldn’t take this photo today because they wouldn’t let anyone get that close to the track." -- Mike Sweeney referencing his…
The checkered flag stopped waving an hour ago but in a grassy parking lot in Tampa a crowd was still growing, Coors…
The best part of the story might be that 19-year-old Kenneth Olausson had to wait more than two weeks to realize he’d…
It was 44 years ago but the most distinct memory Holland's Pierre Karsmakers has about the 1974 Daytona Supercross was not getting…
It's been 20 years since I wrote my first local events articles for Cycle News. I remember writing about (and photographing) Josh Woods sweeping…
Paul Buckley messed up. He should have been at the finish line. Yet, if he had been paying attention, the photograph above…
I told myself I was launching on my birthday, ready or not. It's March 7. Here we are. Welcome to We Went…
