This year's AMA Motocross Banquet & Season Celebration was held in a magnificent banquet room at the Pala Resort & Casino. The room was decorated beautifully, lined with motocross décor, as well as a stage decorated with the championship bikes and awards. The line-up of food, appetizers, desserts, and beverages was very elegant and delicious.
After dinner, the awards ceremony began. Jason Weigandt, along with Tim Cotter hosted the show. And of course Jason started it just like he does many of his shows - after slamming down an energy drink.
Jason went on to talk about each round of this summer's AMA Motocross Nationals, with a list of funny jokes pertaining to all the good and bad situations at each of the races. After that, the awards and trophies were handed out.
The night was filled with special memories, good times, and laughs. One poignant moment was when Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'. Kevin always has a great way of expressing himself, but made a great comment towards his friend & the team manager, Mike LaRocco. He commented on Mike's motivation, that pushed Kevin to work hard and do his best ... it was touching, but at the same time very funny.

Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'
FOX rider Pat Casey graces the cover of the new BMX PLUS! magazine. This trick is crazy.
Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/east-kent-ssc-jumps-ship-mcf.html

Two-time Supercross champion Chad Reed will compete in Italy?s prestigious Superbowl of Supercross in Genoa on November 19th, 2011.
The event will provide a crucial shake down for Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team ahead of the opening round of the 2012 AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship in seven weeks time.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/chad-reed-to-compete-at-the-2011-genoa-supercross
Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2011/12/ronnie-faisst-wes-agee-injury-report/
Is the combined supercross / motocross season of today's era too long?
As a former supercross and motocross racer, I don't think the season is too long. Racers want to race.But I would like to see a couple of changes that I think will make it better for the riders, teams, and most importantly, the fans.First, I'd like to see a much longer break in between the end of the Supercross season, and the start of the MX season.I think it would be great if the riders could have at least a couple off weekends off after the supercross season ends. One of the reasons is they could do more 'outdoor' testing at that time, instead of during supercross season.Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-give-me-a-break-in-between-supercross-and-motocross
Is the combined supercross / motocross season of today's era too long?
As a former supercross and motocross racer, I don't think the season is too long. Racers want to race.But I would like to see a couple of changes that I think will make it better for the riders, teams, and most importantly, the fans.First, I'd like to see a much longer break in between the end of the Supercross season, and the start of the MX season.I think it would be great if the riders could have at least a couple off weekends off after the supercross season ends. One of the reasons is they could do more 'outdoor' testing at that time, instead of during supercross season.Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-give-me-a-break-in-between-supercross-and-motocross