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Chad Reed: Against The Current

By Brett Smith

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The checkered flag stopped waving an hour ago but in a grassy parking lot in Tampa a crowd was still growing, Coors Light still flowing and commemorative t-shirts were still being passed out and pulled over heads. Aside from one subtle clue it could have easily been mistaken for a championship celebration: the person responsible … Continued

My Shot: Kenneth Olausson, Switzerland 1967

By Brett Smith

The best part of the story might be that 19-year-old Kenneth Olausson had to wait more than two weeks to realize he’d taken the best photo of his entire life. The next best part is that had Olausson not made the decision to try a different location for capturing the start of the race, he … Continued

One Hit Wonders: Pierre Karsmakers

By Brett Smith

It was 44 years ago, but the most distinct memory Holland’s Pierre Karsmakers has about the 1974 Daytona Supercross was not getting the chance to race against Roger DeCoster who, at the time, was a three-time and defending FIM 500cc World Motocross champion. “Right before the race, he decided not to race in the race … Continued