ABOVE • In Arizona it is required by law that you start the race day like this with lighter fluid.

RIGHT • The calm before the action: Sunday morning. Dirk in blue, Bill Cappel (w/injured foot: note the sock) Bart sitting, and Diamond Don with his dogs. Sort of a Husqvarna heavy pit.

BELOW • Pro Photographer Sheldon Hefler (Spotonphoto) and Arizona starter Jared Bates (SW Montesa) and I have a laugh between motos.