Motocross for February 23

For Defender of the Fatherland Day, February 23, a motocross tournament in various classes is held in Moscow on the track in Pechatniki. The event was new for us; we were most interested in the quad and sidecar races. The temperature was above zero, so the track had lots of puddles and mud mixed with ice and snow. Due to the poor conditions, the lap was shortened a bit.

In the paddock the sidecars attracted the most attention. Technically unusual motorcycles with relocated radiators, powerful leading-link forks and complex frames. Some had regular upside-down forks, which work more softly but leak faster and constantly need servicing. Obviously the track was very tough, but for spectators the more mud and water, the more interesting. There were some crashes. After the race all the riders were covered in mud and in a great mood!

We filmed the most interesting corners and jumps, the riders after their races and the action in the paddock. We put the best moments into a highlight video!