Northern California motocross veteran Dennis Stapleton shows how to attack a track as he powers his Honda out of a turn, catches small kicker and literally flies out of trouble never letting off the gas at the Hangtown National in 2003. In the early 2000s Stapleton was one of those fast privateers who always seemed strong enough to put it in the main, but had a tough time cracking into a points-paying finish.
Stapleton was known for his stylish look on the bike and as a result was in demand as a rider for magazine photo shoots. Dennis is still charging today and you can follow his exploits via Twitter.
Dennis Stapleton (186) flies his Honda out of corner during the 2003 Hangtown National. (Larry Lawrence photo)