Getting some country air

Henry Redecop went airborne on his dirt bike over the crest of a hill during the second annual “Mexican 500” motocross event held southwest of Straffordville on Saturday, Oct. 3. The dirt bike racing event included two “motos” or heats with more than 20 riders each who drove over a long cross country course that included hills, gullies, small streams, muddy stretches and woods. A children’s race and “motorcycle games” were held between the morning and afternoon motos of the event which is organized by local off-road motorcycle enthusiasts to celebrate the end of the season with one more big ride.