I spent most of my Saturday at work photographing motocross racing at RedBud in Buchanan, Mich. I have to admit that I don’t know much about motocross so the entire event was extremely new to me. I shot the same race three years ago for the Tribune as an intern, but luckily I was much more prepared this time than my previous experience. I really liked photographing at RedBud. The track officials were extremely friendly and didn’t harass photographers and scrutinize their every move (I’m look at you, Indianapolis Motor Speedway “yellow shirts”). This made it easy to move around and look for different shots during the races. Unfortunately, I had a battery die on my 1D Mark III as I was in the middle of the first race, leaving me only with a 5D and a 7D to shoot the second race.
![Red Bull Redbud National Ryan Dungey races in the 450 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. Dungey dominated the race and won. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00151.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Justin Barcia sticks a landing during the 250 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00011.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National French rider Marvin Musquin examines the starting line as he uses an umbrella to shade himself from the sun before the 250 motocross race at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0003.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Fans photograph 250 motocross rider Jessy Nelson as he makes his way to the starting line with a member of his team during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00041.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Justin Barcia puts on his helmet before the start of the 250 motocross race at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0005.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National A crew member catches a ride with Tommy Weeck, left, before the 250 motocross race at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00061.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National French rider Marvin Musquin fixes a rut in his starting block before the 250 motocross race at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00071.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National French rider Marvin Musquin races in the 250 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00021.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Spectators watch the action from inside the track during the 250 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00081.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Justin Barcia races in the 250 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00091.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National French rider Marvin Musquin tries to cool off after the 250 motocross race at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. Musquin finished fourth. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00101.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Blake Baggett reacts with his team after winning the 250 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00111.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National French rider Marvin Musquin cools off after finishing fourth in the 250 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00121.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Ryan Dungey (5) leads the field through a set of turns early in the 450 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. Dungey dominated the race en route to a win. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00131.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National A rider leaves the track with assistance from medical personnel in the 450 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00141.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National James Stewart races in the 450 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00161.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Robert Kiniry races in the 450 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/00171.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Australian rider Michael Byrne races in the 450 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0018.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Ryan Dungey races in the 450 motocross during the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0019.jpg)
![Red Bull Redbud National Ryan Dungey puts on a hat as he prepares to walk into the winner's circle after winning the 450 motocross at the Red Bull Redbud National on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Buchanan, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)](https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/0020.jpg)
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