The Moto: Inside the Outdoors - Season 3
1 - Hangtown National
Air Date: September 12, 2011
Whole seasons and, championship aspirations, can be lost in as little as a single practice run, while underdogs and title holders trade places on the podium, as the 450 outdoors motocross season gets under way in Sacramento, California.
2 - Freestone National
Air Date: September 19, 2011
The 450 Moto, sees Ryan Dungey and Chad Reed battle it out for the overall lead. Rookie 250 sensation, Blake Baggett, shows his toughness and determination in the Texas heat.
3 - High Point National
Air Date: September 26, 2011
Along with fast starts, good conditioning, and over all speed, family is just as an important to winning in motocross.
4 - Budds Creek National
Air Date: October 3, 2011
Tyla Rattray loves the heat. Broc Tickle looks to prove his worth. Kevin Windham continues to succeed despite his aging body and concerned family. All this and more come to a head at Budd's Creek.
5 - Thunder Valley National
Air Date: October 10, 2011
KTM hired Rodger DeCoster away from the dominant Suzuki team to win a championship. In a show of support, his mechanics and technicians followed him into the unknown. With Mike Alessi's early season injury KTM's aspirations for a win are gone. KTM is forced to look to next year to finally win a championship that has eluded the dominant European bike company in America.
6 - Red Bud National
Air Date: October 17, 2011
The battle for first in the 250 class rages on as Dean Wilson, Tyla Rattray, and Blake Baggett go blow for blow in both motos.
7 - Spring Creek National
Air Date: October 24, 2011
The racing world lost one of its own last week at Redbud. Josh Lichtle passed away from heat stroke complications. He was 23 years old.
8 - Washougal National
Air Date: October 31, 2011
The two former champions deal with failure and living in the shadows of their more successful teammates. Trey Canard looks to capitalize on momentum only to suffer another injury. While Jake Weimer just wants this forgettable season to end.
9 - Unadilla National
Air Date: November 7, 2011
Tyla Rattray looks to gain ground on teammate and rival Dean Wilson, but a crash jeopardizes his championship aspirations. Andrew Short deals with on and off-the-track issues that make his season struggle.
10 - Southwick National
Air Date: November 14, 2011
The treacherous conditions at Southwick end one rider's championship run, put another rider in jeopardy, and provide a glimmer of hope for the future of another rider.
11 - Steel City National
Air Date: November 21, 2011
In the most dramatic Moto of the year, Ryan Villopoto beats Ryan Dungey on the last corner of the race. In the 250 class, a champion is crowned.
12 - Pala National
Air Date: November 28, 2011
With the 450 Class Outdoor Championship on the line, Ryan Dungey takes on Ryan Villopoto and his 14-point lead at Pala Raceway. Dungey has more than the championship on his mind with a potential team change looming after the season.