2010 Motocross of Nations DVD

The 64th running of the Motocross of Nations with Team USA’s victory was one of the most exciting accomplishments in the recent history of the series. Within the thin Rocky Mountain air teams from 30 different nations converged at Lakewood, Colorado with the goal of becoming the world’s best motocross team. USA approached the competition with a large target on its back after having claimed the last five titles, and in the beginning it appeared America’s dominance was on the verge of coming to an end. However, USA’s struggle would set the stage for a terrific comeback by Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short and Trey Canard. Those who were absent from the event missed out on some of the most adrenaline-filled, jaw-dropping motos in the sport. But there’s no need for alarm. All the stunning moments from the contest have been bundled into the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations 2010 DVD, which includes a full recap of the event in great detail for those who couldn’t make the trek to Thunder Valley Motocross Park.

From the beginning the DVD does an awesome job of setting the stage for viewers. Through an introductory lap with Josh Coppins and his helmet-mounted camera viewers are given a glimpse of how Colorado’s thin mountain air wreaked havoc on both riders and their machines. Prior to each moto the DVD reveals brief team introductions and includes footage of the random drawing process for gate picks during qualifying. The DVD has a good pace prior to the main races without getting bogged down in details. Along the way snippets are shown of top riders and their recent accomplishments, including riders like Marvin Musquin and Antonio Cairoli among many others.

After showing the highlights of qualifying the DVD really kicks off with memorable moments from each moto. The coverage included is great and covers just what a fan would want to see. While the narration is detailed, it lacks enthusiasm at times and is not up to par with the amazing trackside visuals. A timer in the top left corner reveals the progress of each moto and also serves to let viewers know when footage skips ahead.

With USA trailing Germany prior to the final race, and Belgium and Britain both in contention for the podium there was a lot at stake coming into the final event. The DVD adequately captures this tension by shifting the focus between multiple teams and their progress. In the end USA’s stunning victory is captured in a highlight reel from the final moto. Everything from team preparations up to the spraying of champagne is celebrated in this review of the 2010 event. Since most couldn’t attend, the DVD offers a great visual summary of the competition and is a valuable piece of history for any fan to own.