Racing

PHOTOS: Oakland Supercross 2016

Photographer Rich Shepherd brings us up to date with all the action and happenings from Oakland Supercross 2016.

February 3, 2016

Ryan Dungey threatens to run away with the 450 class in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, while Joey Savatgy took over the points lead in the 250 class when Cooper Webb ran into mechanical problems. There was a lot going on in Oakland, and photographer Rich Shepherd brings us up to date.

Ryan Dungey, Oakland Supercross 2016

Ryan Dungey signs a Wheaties box that features his photo for a lucky fan.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Trey Canard’s bike sits idle after the HRC Honda rider had to pull out when his hand swelled up during practice.Photo by Rich Shepherd

The West Regional 250 SX main event gets underway, with Cooper Webb dropping slightly behind Christian Craig over the first few yards.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Blake Baggett returned to racing in Oakland, and finished 15th despite this nasty crash.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Marvin Musquin turned in his best performance since moving to the 450 class with a third.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Jason Anderson worked his way up from a bad start to finish fourth. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider moved into second overall in the standings ahead of Chad Reed.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Chad Reed still sits third in the standings despite a fifth in Oakland.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Jake Weimer was eighth in his first race filling in for RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy John's/Suzuki Factory Racing's Broc Tickle.Photo by Rich Shepherd

James Stewart was still not 100% in Oakland and pulled out of the race on lap nine while running seventh.Photo by Rich Shepherd

James Stewart and Eli Tomac bang bars while Ken Roczen waits for an opening.Photo by Rich Shepherd

This is the view the 450 class got of Ryan Dungey in the main event.Photo by Rich Shepherd

Christian Craig leads Cooper Webb early in the main event.Photo by Rich Shepherd