The Motocross of Nations is an annual motocross race that’s a bit different than most other MX races because it’s one of the only team races. 40 countries compete with three rider teams to determine which country has the best riders. The race takes place in a different country each year. Last year the race took place in the USA and I was able to go watch it in Colorado. I though it was a lot of fun to see all of the races and fans from all of the other countries. This year the races took place in France and I thought would be great to see the race in Europe where most of the teams are from.

2011 Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Saint Jean d'Angély, France.

Blake Baggett hitting one of the uphill triples in practice for the MX2 Class

Ryan Villopoto during practice for the Open Clase.

Ryan Dungey got second on the of the MX1 Qualifying Heat, but quickly moved into first place.

Dungey blasts through a rutted corner.

Dungey going through a rutted corner.

I'm playing around with long exposure traking shots. French rider Christophe Pourcel.

Blake Baggett with a big lead in the MX2 Qualifying Heat Race.

Blake Bagget hitting one of the large uphill triple jumps.

Blake Bagget hitting one of the large uphill triple jumps.

Team France's Open class rider, Gautier Paulin blasts off the largest jump on the track, a huge downhill ski jump.

Ryan Villopoto hammering through the whoop section on his way to 1st place in the Open Qualifying Hear. Team USA went 1-1-1 in Qualifying, things are looking good for the main events tomorrow.