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Washougal Motocross 2015 Photo Gallery

July 30, 2015

Weston Peick reaches the highest point at Washougal.Photo by Ben Baucum

Alex Martin was a victim of the muddy conditions during the first moto. He was able to salvage some positions during the second for an 11th overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

There was a lot of focus on puddle control in the pits.Photo by Ben Baucum

Cooper Webb on his way to 1st overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

It was a sketchy hike to the upper beer garden.Photo by Ben Baucum

Jessy Nelson does his best to scrub a massive speed bump.Photo by Ben Baucum

Ryan Dungey has won 7 of 8 races at Washougal. He credits line choice and good throttle control.Photo by Ben Baucum

Shane McElrath, Michell Oldenburg and Jesse Nelson are teammates on the Troy Lee Designs, Lucas Oil, Red Bull, KTM squad. Here they are in a formation the Blue Angels call the Sonic Wedge.Photo by Ben Baucum

Following a fun day slipping around the track, Saturday night was definitely a bath night.Photo by Ben Baucum

Roczen didn’t get the best start in the first moto placing 7th, he improved in the second finishing 3rd.Photo by Ben Baucum

Phil Nicoletti rode like a beast snagging 5th overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

Christophe Pourcel proves that he’s a contender when the conditions are greasy. The fast Frenchman earned the final spot on the podium for the overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

Jeremy Martin wasn’t able to clear the unrelenting roost from the first muddy moto, but pulled it together for a 5th overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

Zach Osborne holds it wide open in Washougal’s new sand section.Photo by Ben Baucum

Though Tomac didn’t race, his presence alone was enough to make someone’s day.Photo by Ben Baucum

Peick found his stride in the second moto going 12-4 on the day, with a 6th overall.Photo by Ben Baucum

Trey Canard proved two things at Washougal. He’s not superstitious (choosing the track where he broke 2 femurs to return to competition following an injury) and he can finish in the top 10.Photo by Ben Baucum

Barcia proved that good starts are important in poor conditions.Photo by Ben Baucum

Jason Anderson chases Nicoletti during the second 450 moto.Photo by Ben Baucum

Josh Grant enjoys a scenic glance while carving a slick rut.Photo by Ben Baucum

Justin Barcia stayed the most clean of any rider during the day. He led most laps and if it hadn’t been for a washout, would have had the overall on the day.Photo by Ben Baucum

Ryan Dungey seems to find traction where there is none.Photo by Ben Baucum

Vince Friese kept clean for a few turns. The MotoConcepts rider would end the day 11th overall.Photo by Ben Baucum