Racing

Anaheim 1 Supercross Photos 2016

Photographer Shan Moore was on the ground at A1 Supercross and provided Dirt Rider with this photo essay of the event.

January 14, 2016

Jason Anderson and Cooper Webb kicked off the 2016 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season with big wins at the opening round of the series in Anaheim, California, with Anderson putting his Rockstar Energy Husqvarna into the lead on lap 14 of the 20-lap 450 main event to take the win over Ryan Dungey. Meanwhile, Webb took control of the 250SX final on lap 11 to claim the initial lead in the 250SX West Regional Championship. Photographer Shan Moore was on the ground at A1 and provided Dirt Rider with this photo essay of the event.

Cole Seely grabs the holeshot during the restart of the 450 final. The first attempt to start the race was red flagged on lap two when James Stewart went down and hit his head.Photo by Shan Moore

Training with Aldon Baker has paid big dividends for Jason Anderson.Photo by Shan Moore

Cole Seely told us he was so nervous before the race that his stomach knotted up, which made him sick during the race.Photo by Shan Moore

Ken Roczen looked sluggish all day but came on strong during the final 15 laps of the main event and worked his way from the bottom half of the lineup to fifth by the end of the 20-lapper.Photo by Shan Moore

Eli Tomac was hot and cold in his debut ride for Kawasaki. The Coloradoan finished the main event in fourth.Photo by Shan Moore

Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin was 14th in his first ride in the 450 class of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series.Photo by Shan Moore

Jason Anderson talks to NBC’s Jenny Taft after the race.Photo by Shan Moore

Cole Seely looked spent after the 450 main event.Photo by Shan Moore

Ryan Dungey debriefs with trainer Aldon Baker right after the main event.Photo by Shan Moore

Cooper Webb passed Jessy Nelson on lap 11 of the 250SX West Coast main event to take the win.Photo by Shan Moore

Jessy Nelson looked unstoppable for 11 laps.Photo by Shan Moore

GEICO Honda’s Jordon Smith ran as high as second before settling into fifth at the finish.Photo by Shan Moore

Jimmy DeCotis (58), Cooper Webb (1), Jessy Nelson (13) and Christian Craig (38) battle for position off the start.Photo by Shan Moore

Alex Martin (26) and Jimmy DeCotis (58) over the wall jump.Photo by Shan Moore

To the winner go the spoils! Cooper Webb on the podium after winning the 250SX main event.Photo by Shan Moore