MX Nation

While Dean Wilson tries to complete the long road back from a string of major injuries that nearly cost him his career, the race at the front of the field is between the favourite, Eli Tomac, and the hard-charging challenger, Marvin Musquin.

Former pro cyclist-turned-trainer Aldon Baker has been arguably the most influential figure in MX over the past decade, building a reputation for turning racers into champions. Current points leader Marvin Musquin is among those in his program.

Heading into RedBud, the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship title is within reach of Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, Blake Baggett and Jason Anderson. But, in this high-stakes world, overcoming mental challenges from injury or trash-talk is crucial to win.

2017 has been a vintage season for Blake Baggett, calling to mind his peak seasons of 250 Class racing. But for Baggett and the other riders competing for the overall AMA MX title, another challenge is always waiting.

No matter how brilliant a rider is, all the hard work and determination to win can be destroyed by injury or mechanical failure and victory can be snatched from their grasp. Making a comeback after a major set-back requires perseverance and luck.