Here is an excerpt from Michael James' upcoming book titled the "MX Files," along with a short bio about the man.

Bio: Michael James Lives in New York near NYC Has written for Cycle News for the past 10 years. Wrote the Northern Exposure column in MX East and MX America for 6 years. Has had articles in mxlarge.com, motocross.com, mxnewsfeed.com and Race X Illustrated paper. Had columns in MRA (PA.) and Raceway Park News, D6.

 
    "Moto-cross can be a baffling and intimidating sport to the uninitiated enthusiast.  The speed, the danger, and the thrills can have a deleterious effect on an unsuspecting racer or fan. When asked what the most feared obstacle at a racetrack is, most racers say the holeshot or the first turn.  Some say it's the double jumps while others like me insist it's the super-cross whoop-de-doos. (whoop-de-doos? who made that up?).  Take heart, seeker of knowledge; no matter where your fears may lie there is a safe way to deal with all of those obstacles.