Racing

Glen Helen MX Press Day 2016

The racers were out on the track two days before round 2 of the 2016 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Series at Glen Helen MX.

By Rob Koy

May 27, 2016

At each 2016 AMA Pro Motocross National this summer we're going to bring you the story, in photos, of how some racers did on their raceday. If you couldn't attend the event, and your racer didn't get much airtime on the television coverage, don't worry, we were there for you; and this is your chance to see their story. We'll bring you different riders from each event and share them with you throughout the week, so be sure to check back. For this photo gallery, we bring you the Thursday press day from Glen Helen where many of the riders took to the National track two days before the race.

Ken Roczen said his bike really look good with some red lipstick.Photo by Rob Koy

Joey Savatgy admiring the red plates on his bike before he suits up for the press day.Photo by Rob Koy

Trey Canard taking the inside rut around the tree turn. The Honda guys came to press day in a pick up truck since the factory team is close by.Photo by Rob Koy

Arnaud Tonus is hoping for better results this weekend at Glen Helen. He went 22-15 for 18th at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy

Christophe Pourcel taking the inside lane before the finish jump. Hardly anyone took the outside lane at press day. Let’s hope the track crew will make some adjustments before Saturday’s race.Photo by Rob Koy

Zach Osborne scrubbing the jump before the first turn. Zack hopes to improve on his 11th place finish at Hangtown this weekend at Glen Helen.Photo by Rob Koy

Kyle Cunningham did not qualify at Hangtown last weekend because of electrical problems with his bike during the qualifying practice and the LCQ. Look for better results from Kyle this weekend.Photo by Rob Koy

Josh Grant has had this Saturday circled on his calendar for a long time. Look for Josh to have his best race this weekend on his home track.Photo by Rob Koy

Aaron Plessinger exiting the shadows from the bridge turn before going back up Mt St Helen.Photo by Rob Koy

Weston Peick plowing the berm out under the bridge turn. Weston is hoping for a better result than a 16th this weekend, which is what he got at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy

Jason Anderson showing off for some photographers. This is a new section before the huge uphill triple.Photo by Rob Koy

Austin Forkner on the gas at press day. With a pro race under his belt he should be more comfortable this weekend.Photo by Rob Koy

Ken Roczen was throwing some crazy scrubs at the press day ride. He also announced that Fox is coming out with this limited edition Ken Roczen 94 LE gear.Photo by Rob Koy

Jeremy Martin getting flat for the camera at the press day ride. Look for better results this weekend from Jeremy, as he was not feeling good last Saturday at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy

With a second place finish last weekend Ryan Dungey had to surrender the red plate to Roczen. Look for Ryan to have better speed this weekend since Hangtown is not his track; he’s never won at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy

Adam Cianciarulo scrubbing it hard at Glen Helen press day ride. Look how big Adam has gotten over the last 6 months. He is over 6 feet tall now, and you have to wonder if his size might hurt him going up all the hills at Glen Helen.Photo by Rob Koy