DBR Stateside

Steve Cox is an American moto-journo who follows the entire AMA SX/MX tour.

A staffer at famed US weekly Cycle News for over four years before striking out on his own to do the freelance thing, Steve's an ex-pro motocross racer so he can ride as well as write. He knows the sport and its personalities like few others and as our US editor provides top-level insight and features fresh from the Stateside scene...

Sob Story! Published: 08th May 2008 Long hours, missed meals, endless travelling and prima donna riders – life as a factory mechanic sure sucks…

Too much too young? Published: 10th April 2008 Pro programmes and factory wages at an early age are producing a white hot crop of young guns - but is it at a price worth paying?

Regression! Published: 12th March 2008 Watching a retro SX DVD box-set has made our Canada guy all nostalgic for his childhood – y’know, maple syrup, ice hockey, Kids of Degrassi St, European GPs…

West to East! Published: 12th March 2008 As one series comes close to a thrilling conclusion another starts up

Ifs, buts, candy, nuts! Published: 13th February 2008 Our favourite Canadian (apart, of course, from Celine Dion) gives us a rundown of his contenders and pretenders for the ’08 SX title…

Chad Reed, No More Mr Bad Guy! Published: 12th February 2008 Chad Reed’s had some bad press recently – in the US and the UK – but when our tame Yank hooked up with him as he prepared for the new SX season he found a happy, relaxed Aussie looking to make a fresh start in ’08…

AMA SX Wrap Chapter 1 Published: 17th January 2008 The wait is over and the smack talk stops as the gate finally drops on the 2008 AMA SX series…

Lessons learned Published: 16th January 2008 So what conclusions can we draw from Anaheim 1? Our industry insider reads aloud from the form book after the AMA SX opener…

Don’t believe the hype! Published: 20th December 2007 The message boards are buzzin’ Stateside with who’s going to be hot when Anaheim 1 kicks off but our industry insider can smell bull***t…

Bad Chad! Published: 14th November 2007 After taking down Tommy Gun at the MXdN, Speedy Reedy does the same to Timmy Ferry at the US Open - sheesh, will the Aussie never learn?

Creek Speak! Published: 18th October 2007 Our industry insider reports back from the MXdN where he gets his fill of twigs and berries, watches his buddy Timmy do the business, meets a GP legend and then insults a Kiwi hero. Good work Canadian bloke!

End Game! Published: 14th September 2007 Our industry insider gives you the industry inside line on what’s happening inside the industry…

Hit and run! Published: 17th July 2007 Carmichael puts together another unbeaten streak then takes his leave until Millville...

Fine Wine! Published: 17th June 2007 Just like a quality bottle of Bordeaux, Ricky Carmichael seems to get better with age...

Green Sweep! Published: 14th May 2007 Kawasaki take four from four as the AMA and world SX championships draw to a close.

BT Crowned! Published: 14th May 2007 Kiwi ace takes title in the Motor City

AMA SX wrap - Double Drop! Published: 13th March 2007 You know someone's good when you're forced to count their losses rather than their wins - and Stewart's lost two out of the last three...

It's Flyin' Ryan! Published: 20th January 2007 Villopoto leads Lites from new-boy Pourcel

Which Way? Published: 15th December 2006 Travis Preston's supercross-only deal means he could be racing much longer - or retiring next season...

Mo' Money! Published: 09th November 2006 Kevin Windham and James Stewart cash in big during the off-season