Seattle Supercross Photo Gallery

Canon-wielding photographer Jeff Kardas came back with some amazing images from this weekend’s Seattle Supercross. Here’s a sampling.

Off and on rain left the Seattle course wet and slippery, with deep ruts developing in the main event. Photo by Jeff Kardas
As usual, the DirtWurx crew did a fantastic job under the conditions, manicuring the track over the course of the evening to keep it rideable. Photo by Jeff Kardas
A rider’s-eye view of the rutted course. Photo by Jeff Kardas
The mud races are not only tough on the riders, but the mechanics pay a price as well. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Chad Reed got tangled up in the first turn and went down, which ended his day. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Christian Craig and Austin Politelli get ready for the start of the 250 race. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Justin Barcia was on it in the 450 main, going flag-to-flag for the win. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Despite finishing second, Ryan Villopoto left Seattle with a cushy 25-point lead in the standings. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Jake Canada over one of the muddy jumps. Photo by Jeff Kardas
JGRMX Yamaha’s Justin Brayton finished eighth on the night. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey went down in the first turn with Josh Hill, but charged through the pack to finish fourth. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Broc Tickle was steady en route to seventh. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Eli Tomac gave up a big lead when he fell on lap 10 of the 250 main. The GEICO Honda rider still finished second. Photo by Jeff Kardas
A look at Barcia in one of the deep ruts. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Martin Davalos finished ninth in the 250 class. Photo by Jeff Kardas
Like Villopoto, Ken Roczen has a comfortable lead in the 250 West Regional standings. Photo by Jeff Kardas