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More of the Monster

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More of the Monster

Breanna Manley
Oct 2, 2023

The 280-acre Monster Mountain MX Park includes tracks and learning opportunities for every quality of rider, from beginners to pros, and draws…

Two local racers compete in National Motocross Championship

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Two local racers compete in National Motocross Championship

Dalton Middleton Sports Editor
Updated Aug 9, 2025

Two Wetumpka residents will compete in the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship next week.

Michael McLing earns fourth trip to motocross national championship

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Michael McLing earns fourth trip to motocross national championship

Dalton Middleton
Jul 21, 2021

For the fourth time in the last six years, Edgewood Academy junior Michael McLing will race for a national championship.

Local racer competes for national spotlight in AMA National Motocross Championship

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Local racer competes for national spotlight in AMA National Motocross Championship

Jul 22, 2020

Wetumpka’s Michael McLing just made his dreams come true once again. The 15-year-old dirt bike racer has qualified for the largest amateur motocross race in the world, the 39th annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, to be held Aug. 3-8 at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch.

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Local racer competes for national spotlight in AMA National Motocross Championship

Staff Report
Updated Aug 8, 2025

Wetumpka’s Michael McLing just made his dreams come true once again. The 15-year-old dirt bike racer has qualified for the largest amateur mot…

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Kickin’ up Dirt

By Amy Passaretti
Updated Aug 7, 2025

For dirt bike enthusiasts, qualifying for the Amateur National Loretta Lynn Championship is a prestigious honor and an indication of hard work…

Michael McLing returns to national motocross championship

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Michael McLing returns to national motocross championship

Lizi Arbogast
Aug 2, 2018

When Wetumpka’s Michael McLing was only 7 years old, he found his first true love. At a friend’s house, McLing rode his first dirt bike and im…

A Little goes a long way

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A Little goes a long way

Kenneth S. Boone
Mar 24, 2018

At age 51, Little discovered his hidden passion for motocross. Photo by Kenneth Boone

A Little goes a long way

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A Little goes a long way

Kenneth S. Boone
Mar 24, 2018

War Eagle Motocross Park in Auburn is where Little and his motocross family practice each week and help one another learn new skills. Photo by…

A Little goes a long way

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A Little goes a long way

Kenneth S. Boone
Mar 24, 2018

James Ragsdale (left) was Little’s first trainer and helped him through the toughest times. Photo by Kenneth Boone

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