AMA Outdoor Motocross Racing Returns to Glen Helen

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AMA Pro Motocross 2014 - Glen Helen (CA) - Round 1

The return to the AMA Motocross schedule this year of the legendary Red Bull Glen Helen National.

May 24, 2014

Marvin Musquin

French supercross star Marvin Musquin is not just known for his grit and determination, but also for his incredibly smooth riding style.

France

Ken Roczen

German legend Ken Roczen has won pretty much all there is to win in the motocross world and overcame terrible injuries to return to the top of the sport.

Germany

AMA Pro Motocross Glen Helen - Round 1
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Making its return to AMA Motocross this year is the legendary Red Bull Glen Helen National on May 24. Located in America’s mecca of motocross, Southern California, the track is breathtaking. Much of it is built into the side of a large mountain and as a result it has steep signature climbs followed by stomach-displacing drops as riders descend back down the mountain.

It boasts more elevation change than any other track on the circuit, contains huge, spectacular jumps and always gets rough and nasty, which makes for an extremely demanding track that leaves even the world’s best riders exhausted after 30 plus two.

The extremely long start stretch is followed by a large banked right-hander, which makes for one of the fastest and most exciting starts in motocross.

Check out this helmet cam footage from James Stewart below to get an idea of the basic track layout.