There’s dirt and, then, there’s dirt.
The dirt on the floor of the Sprint Center, this weekend, is actually a race track.
Saturday night, things will be roaring and rocking in the arena as 16 athletes on two wheels race for the Ricky Carmichael Cup.
.@joelkclive is 'revving it up' @SprintCenter this AM. @Arenacross ?action is Sat & Sun in @KCMO @jgkshb pic.twitter.com/00axDSTWQA
— TJH (@THellhake) February 17, 2017
Carmichael is known as “The GOAT” - The greatest of all-time in motocross.
ArenaCross is the most extreme version of the sport.
Lindsey Alkire has been riding since she was eight years old. That means she’s been a part of this excitement for 20 years.
AX Arenacross this weekend at Sprint Center. @41actionnews.com pic.twitter.com/YMywICkgwV
— Jonathan goede (@jgkshb) February 17, 2017
According to Lindsey, in addition to the physicality of the effort, the most important element is mental.
You need focus, concentration and determination to be a success on this circuit.
If you think you have what it takes, your day is Sunday: Amateur Racing Day.
Get ready for the color, noise, thrills, attitude and altitude. As they say around here, this is 'motocross-more intense.'
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