The first day of the 2011 edition of A Day in the Dirt has concluded with many of the regulars in the field as well as Doug Henry riding his special-built Yamaha. Austin Stroupe made a dominating appearance in the Pro/Am race finishing ahead of Josh Grant on his new Jeff Ward Racing Kawasaki and Jeremy McGrath.

The second round of the AMA nationals had even closer racing than the previous week’s opener in Glen Helen.

The outdoor nationals kicked off at Glen Helen this weekend. Glen Helen is always a rough track for the riders, and this year it got rough very quickly. The level of skill the pro riders have is incredible for them to be able to ride at the speeds they do in those conditions. Always one of my favorite events, there is nothing like the speed, sights, sounds and experience from the nationals.