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Arnette The Anti 4109 Sunglasses the Opposite of Everything you Hate!

Arnette The Anti 4109 Sunglasses the Opposite of Everything you Hate!

Arnette The Anti 4109 Sunglasses

Arnette The Anti Sunglasses: Arnette has recently unleashed a storm of new sunglass frames and the Arnette model "The Anti " is the latest gem to roll out of the factory in Italy.

The brand new Arnette model, The Anti Sunglasses are just what the anarchist in you is looking for! If you find it hard to follow the pack and tend to strike out on your own regardless of what you friends and family say then the new Arnette model The Anti Sunglasses will be your constant sidekick! These truly unique sunglass frames from Arnette Optics are cutting edge with their cool boxy frame wide lenses and comfortable arms with 3D Arnette A-wings embossed in the sides.

The Arnette The Anti Sunglasses are eyewear you can count on as you stear your own course in life!

Need your own pair of 4109's... Buy Arnette The Anti Sunglasses at Surfeyes.com

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Arnette Slander 4108 Sunglasses Bad Mouthing Eyewear Everywhere!

Arnette Slander 4108 Sunglasses Bad Mouthing Eyewear Everywhere!

Arnette Slander 4108 Sunglasses

The new Arnette Slander Sunglass model is new on the scene and talking trash on all the other optics. If you feel the need to walk the walk the Arnette Slander Eyewear has got your back.

Have you seen the Arnette Slander 4108 model sunglasses? If you are tired of disputing all the trash talk about you or your reputation is in the crapper...stop fighting it and instead wear like the badass badge it is and the new Arnette Slander Sunglasses are just the thing you need to throw it back in their faces. The cool Arnette Slander has a sweet lens shape, never seen before, combined with sharp stylish angles, embossed Arnette A-wing logos on comfortable temples.

The Arnette Slander Sunglasses are you best defense from a bad reputation...even if its true anyway!

You can buy the Arnette Slander Sunglasses online at Surfeyes.com

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Arnette Shuffle 3054 Sunglasses Debut in America at Surfeyes.com

Arnette Shuffle 3054 Sunglasses Debut in America at Surfeyes.com

Arnette Shuffle 3054 Sunglasses

The Arnette Shuffle Sunglasses is a new model from Arnette and you are getting your first look at it right here at Surfeyes.com

The all New Arnette Shuffle 3054 Sunglasses and cool and different! Tired of the same old same old, then get yourself the Arnette Shuffle Sunglasses and start your game with a whole new hand. The Shuffle sports sweet rimless 1pc shield lenses with an independent noes bridge and tapered arms for comfortable all day wear.

The Arnette Shuffle 3054 Sunglasses will be the best hand you have been delt in a long time!

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Arnette Stomp Sunglasses Breaking all the Rules!

Arnette Stomp 4110 Sunglasses Breaking all the Rules!

Arnette Stomp 4110 Sunglasses

Arnette Stomp Sunglasses: As the leaders in action sports eyewear Surfeyes.com is once more the first to offer the Arnette Stomp Sunglasses!

The brand new Arnette Stomp 4110 model sunglasses are breaking down doors! These ground breaking sunglass frames from Arnette Optics are leading action sports fashion in a whole new direction. Featuring big lens coverage with stylish temples and unique molded contours that are sure to set this from apart from all eyewear.

The Arnette Stomp Sunglasses are like the reverse of your Dads mullet... All party up front and business down the back.

You can Buy the Arnette Stomp Sunglasses online at Surfeyes.com.

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Cocoons Eyewear Chooses Surfeyes as its Premire Online Retailer!

Cocoons Eyewear Chooses Surfeyes.com as its Premier Online Retailer!

Cocoons Sunwear

Today the Cocoons Eyewear Brand has joined forces with online eyewear giant Surfeyes.com. Surfeyes is the leading factory authorized retailer of brand name eyewear and the Cocoons brand is a perfect fit for our active customer.

Cocoons Unique eyewear products are designed to fit over your prescription glasses and provide you with 100UVA and UVB protection while you are wearing your stock Rx frames! Cocoons® completely isolate your eyes from the elements with 360° of Advanced UV Protection®. Five patented styles deliver crystal clear polarized protection, allowing your eyes to remain relaxed and focused on the task at hand. With models engineered to be worn over prescription eyewear and as conventional sunglasses, nothing protects your vision better than a pair of Cocoons. Scratch resistant, unbreakable and precision engineered with a lifetime warranty.

Cocoons Over RX Sunglasses

About Cocoons: Cocoons patented specialty sunwear is specifically designed for those that wear corrective eyewear. Cocoons patented sunglasses, clip-ons and even their economic flip-ups quickly and conveniently transform your existing prescription eyewear into polarized sunglasses, providing instant protection from the elements and improved visual performance

You can now buy Cocoons Over Rx Sunglasses online at Surfeyes.com

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Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses - Dale Earnhardt Jr's Sunglasses!

Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses - Dale Earnhardt Jr's Sunglasses!

Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses - Dale Earnhardt Jr's Sunglasses!

Surfeyes.com is once again the first in the world to offer the Spy Dirty Mo Sunglass model by Spy Optics. This is the brand new signature sunglasses endorsed by Dale Earnhardt Jr himself and is also his signature sunglass frame.

Dale has been a big fan of Spy Optics ever since we reported on him hooking up our military boys with 70 pair of the new Spy Logan Sunglasses. (read full article here) Since that time Dale has been working with Spy Optics on the Dirty Mo Sunglass model and here we are today as the first place you can get your own pair of #88's signature shades.

Spy's Dirty Mo Sunglasses are the new signature frame from Dale Earnhardt Jr and Spy Optics. This bad ass frame is the official gear of the DMP (Dirty Mo Posse) and is endorsed by number 88 himself. This flat out hot rod of a sunglass has an injection molded frame and double barrel hinges and polarized and regular lens choices so you can stay out on the track longer.

If your down with the DMP get yourself the Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses and remember... SHAKE AND BAKE BABBY!

Check out Dales webiste..

If your a big fan of Dale and you wanna support the Dirty Mo Posse you can order your own Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses online at Surfeyes.com

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Smith Embargo Sunglasses On Sale at Surfeyes.com

Smith Embargo Sunglasses On Sale at Surfeyes.com

Embargo Smith Sunglasses

Ketchum, ID: As the sun climbs higher above the horizon and the water warms at the beach, Smith Optics is breaking the stranglehold at the port of fashion, introducing the all new Embargo. This spring comes a piece which represents the perfect blend of men’s sport and fashion design by the revolutionaries at Smith. Bold lens profiles coupled with subtle but distinct surfacing details make the Embargo a modern, clean, tough looking sunglass- something every guy wants.

Constructed from durable and comfortable Grilamid TR90 nylon, the Embargo is sculpted to fit a wide range of face and head sizes with immaculate comfort. Backing their reputation as the finest quality eyewear purveyors in the world, Smith has utilized 8 base Carbonic lenses with their reputed TLT™ (Tapered Lens Technology) Optics which ensure distortion-free vision through a precise thinning of the lens from the center to the edges in order to allow light to pass into the eye in perfect focus.

Available this spring in Black with Polarized Gray lenses ($119), Tortoise with Polarized Brown ($119), Chemical Strip with Polarized Brown ($119), Black with Gray lenses ($90), and Cash Blue with Brown lenses ($90) the Embargo beckons you to forget the noise and step into something fresh, new, and clean.

As with all Smith products the Embargo is backed by with a true Lifetime Warranty.

You can Buy the Smith Embargo Sunglasses online at Surfeyes.com

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Smith Embargo Sunglasses!
The Embargo sunglasses, from Smith optics, is the perfect blend of men’s sport and fashion design. A strong sunglass lens profile coupled with subtle but distinct surfacing creates a modern, clean, tough looking sunglass - something every cool guy wants. Constructed from Smith Optic's durable and comfortable to wear Grilamid TR90, each sunglass frame represents the finest in quality. When matched with our precision TLT Optics, the decision is easy when shopping for new shades.

The Embargo Smith Sunglasses are all good with none of the bad!

Ref: Smith Media
Ref: Smith Embargo Sunglass Press Release PDF

Smith Optics Chooses Surfeyes.com as its Premier E-Retailer!

Smith Optics Chooses Surfeyes.com as its Premier E-Retailer!

Smith Team Rider Bobby Martinez

Smith Joins Surfeyes.com: Smith optics has selected Surfeyes.com as the premier E-Retailer for Smith's high quality line of sunglasses and goggles. Surfeyes is honored to be, again, chosen to represent and retail the best brands for eyewear and optics on the internet As leaders in customer service, brand selection and as a factory authorized repair and replacement center, Surfeyes promises to apply the same level of care and customer attention that we have built our reputation on and are thrilled to do that for Smith Optics. In coming days you will see the Surfeyes.com website expand to offer the complete line of Smith Sunglasses, a Smith Rx Eyewear Department and the addition of original OEM parts for Smith Optics in our sunglass parts department!

About Smith Optics:
Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first-ever sports goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. In the early years, founder Dr. Bob Smith, an orthodontist by trade, made goggles by hand using dental tools, foam and glue. Before he struck a deal for manufacturing of Smith goggles in the late 60's, Smith would often trade his ski goggle creations for lift tickets at local ski resorts. These early prototypes were usually manufactured by Dr. Smith and friends around the kitchen table.

Today, Smith Optics has become synonymous with innovative, durable, top-quality products in the eyewear and goggle market. The company is also recognized for its unparalleled team roster, which boasts some of the top names in biking, motocross, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding and wakeboarding. Like many other companies, Smith sunglasses utilizes team input as a key element of new product introductions.

Click here to visit the catalog portion of Surfeyes.com where you can Buy Smith Sunglasses, Rx service and Replacement parts.

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NEXT GENERATION OF SURFERS: SPOTLIGHT ON RISING SUPERSTAR KANOA IGARASHI

THE NEXT GENERATION OF SURFERS: SPOTLIGHT ON RISING SUPERSTAR KANOA IGARASHI

Kanoa at the Rip Curl Grom Search

As told by Spy Optic Surf Segment Manager John Oda

Things have changed since I was a kid. With computer technology, internet access, high tech video games, and high-def TV, more kids have a fast-paced super-complex lifestyle. There is a new breed of superstardom within the growing sphere of action sports. The Tony Hawks and Kelly Slaters of the future are constantly emerging.

“Who is the next great one?” seems to be a common question of every young generation. It's like a feeding frenzy, a growing epidemic. Kids are different today because they are more driven than before as now fame and success are more exposed than ever.

Who doesn't want to be a superstar? We all have dreamt about it but now it's more available and even more youthful than ever.

I have been fortunate enough to see the growth of Clay Marzo, John John Florence, Luke Davis and many others on the Spy Optic surf team. Many say that the parents are pushing their kids too fast and too much, that they're being "soccer parents" and living vicariously through their kids. In my experience, if there is a wrong or something to blame it's the competitive times we live in. These kids want for themsleves it badly.

Now emerges another and even younger generation of groms. The one I have my eye on is Kanoa Igarashi. He's a second-generation Japanese transplant who resides in Huntington Beach, California. Ten-year old Kanoa stands about four and a half feet tall. He is a driven young grom with a great personality who has the passion and motivation for success. Kanoa goes to school like most kids, but goes above and beyond by attending Japanese school as well. He is bilingual, and keeps his Japanese roots alive by attending the extra schooling. After all his classes, he surfs and competes in contests. He loves contests and loves competing more than anything. I followed Kanoa around on a pretty typical weekend to see what he does and how he creates his own formula for success:

Saturday May 31, 2008
Rip Curl Grom Search.
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

Kanoa is the reigning champion at this event. He won the twelve and under age division at only nine years old in 2007.

The Igarashi's leave home at 5am to get the contest early so that Kanoa can free surf before his heat to feel out the conditions in Pacific Beach. They have a two hour drive to get to the contest site.

The surf is at best three feet on the face and weak in power. Kanoa breezes through his early heats making it easily into the finals of the twelve and under division. With the tide dropping, the waves get inconsistent for the final. Kanoa gets one decent wave but fails to find another good backup and falls short of a repeat, getting 4th place in the 12 and under division. From the start of his day, thirteen hours later he's home in bed resting for his next contest the following day.

Sunday June 1, 2008
Big Day Out presented by Jack's and Oakley
9th street Huntington Beach CA

It’s another early morning for the Igarashi family. They arrive at the beach at 6am to sign up and get in a free surf to warm up before heats. Kanoa's on another good run, making two finals for this event (Mini Groms 10 and under and the Boys 14 and under divisions).

His first final is the Mini grom division, where one of the finalists that Kanoa has to surf against is his five year old brother Keanu. In this division, most of the kids can barely surf or even make it to the outside where the waves are breaking. It's not that the other kids in that division are bad; it's just that Kanoa is that good. Kanoa wins without any problems at all.

The next division is going to be harder for him. It's the Boys division (14-year-olds and under). Kanoa finds a couple of waves that break from the outside and rips his way into the shore break, winning that division. Not a bad day for him with two finals and two wins. He leaves with more prizes than any kid would ever know what to do with.

This is typical weekend for Kanoa Igarashi and many other surfer groms that have this level of drive. This is their joy not their sacrifice. This is their lifestyle and their playground built by ambitious kids who are destined for success.

JO: Do you really like doing this many contests? Why?
KI: Yeah. I like doing them to see how good I can do. It's so fun!

JO: So if you lose or didn’t win, would you want to do as many contests as you are doing now?
KI: Heck no. (laughter) If I surf well and don't win it's OK because I was happy with the way I surfed and that's all the matters to me. I only get mad when I don't surf well.

JO: So what are you going to do now that this contest is over? Are going to surf again today?
KI: No. I want to invite my friend to eat dinner with me at Wahoo's or California Pizza Kitchen and go to bed early and get ready for tomorrow. Where should I eat?

JO: What’s going on tomorrow? What are you planning to do next week?
KI: I am going to Lowers after school to meet my coach to surf and train for the NSSA Nationals. I really want to do well at that contest. It would be nice to get good results there because it's a contest with all the best kids from the US and Hawaii. I also want to do the HB Surf series next weekend.

JO: Any last words before we part ways?
KI: When do I get to meet Dean Morrison? (laughter)

JO: I admire these groms who are on the path of fulfilling their dreams. Who can blame them? What would you rather do; surf all day or sit behind a desk and have someone boss you around all the time? How about even worse, wondering if you could have ever succeeded in what you had once desired and daydreaming of what it would have been like if you had only tried?

It's not ours to stop them from trying or to tell them it's not right to do this because we did not have that desire or opportunity for ourselves. It's our job to help them be all they can be, to encourage them, to guide them, to slow them down at times and to teach them that it is a long distance race not a sprint. Remind them to enjoy it all—the wins, the successes and to learn from the losses and short comings. It all can be fun with the right mindset and we can learn from them as well.

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The LOCS OG Ice Sunglasses Get Jumped in at Surfeyes.com

The LOCS OG Ice Sunglasses Get Jumped in at Surfeyes.com

LOCS OG Ice Sunglasses

Surfeyes Locs Gang News: The brand new The LOCS OG Ice Sunglasses are the newest member of the Surfeyes selection of genuine Locs sunglasses. These tigh frames are scrappy but can take a beating as the OG Ice demonstare3d when he was jumped in to the Locs eyewear pages at Surfeyes.

The Locs OG Ice sunglass model is the low key salute to Baby G. If you walk the walk, got the dress code down and just need the shades then the Locs OG Ice sunglasses is as old school gangsta as you can get. Some Talk It - Some Live It - if your the later then you need to get yourself some Locs OG Ice Sunglasses!

You can be the first on your block to buy a pair of the Loc OG Ice Sun Glasses...

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Occhiali - What does it mean? Why am I seeing it everywhere?

Occhiali Sunglasses at Surfeyes.com

Occhiali means "eyeglasses " in Italian. Occhial has become the newest catch phrase to help describe hot new Itallian designer or fashion eyewear. Occhial incorporates high-fashion awareness with prescriptive expertise in sunglasses. If your looking for Occhial sun glasses then you should check out Surfeyes.com's giant selection of high fashion optics.

Occhiali Sunglasses at Surfeyes include:
Spy Optics
Dragon Alliance
Revo Eyewear
Arnette Optics

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Spy Sunglass Parts and Replacement Lenses at Surfeyes.com

Spy Sunglass Parts and Replacement Lenses at Surfeyes.com

Spy Replacement Sunglass Lenses!

Did you know that at www.Surfeyes.com we are the only place in the world were you can order new duplicate replacement lenses for your Spy Optics Sunglasses.

NOTE: If you spoke with SPY MFG and they said they do not sell replacement lenses, don't let it get you down... we can help!

What we do is take the same process we use to make RX Spy eyewear and make you a non Rx pair of replacement lenses, custom cut to fit your classic Spy Optics frames. As part of this process you will need to mail us your old frames so we can measure, cut and mount your new lenses.

We also sell select replacement lens kits for Spy Optics that allow customers to replace or upgrade their favorite sunglasses from the Spy Scoop series of sunglass frames. The Scoop series includes models like the Spy HSX Sunglasses, Spy Mach II Sunglasses and the Spy Diablo sunglasses.

So if you have broken or scratched lenses in your Spy sunglasses then don't dispare you just need to check out our duplicate lens replacement service for Spy Eyewear and order up some new parts so you can start rocken your Spy Optics today!

Order your Spy Sunglass Parts Here....

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SPY INTERVIEWS KILIAN GARLAND ABOUT HIS AIRSHOW DIVISION WIN AT THE VQS

SPY INTERVIEWS KILIAN GARLAND ABOUT HIS AIRSHOW DIVISION WIN AT THE VQS

Spy Team Rider - Kilian Garland

KILIAN GARLAND - Spy's Surf Team Manager John Oda sits down with Kilian for a few minutes to discuss his win at the VQS this past weekend...

Hi KG (Kilian Garland)!

Congrats on your recent win at the VQS Championships. I wanted to hit you up with few questions about your win.

John - Did you prepare for this contest? If so, what did you do?

KG - Yes, I prepared a little just by surfing Newport Beach before the event, but nothing major.

John - You surfed against some incredibly well known aerialist in that final such as, Jason "Ratboy" Collins and Aaron "Gorkin" Cormican. How did you mentally prepare yourself for the final? You want to win and there's a big difference in prize money $7,000.00 for 1st place and $1,000.00 for 6th place.

KG - I was a bit nervous going into it. I tried to just have fun and get some good air on the waves. I did not want to walk away empty handed.

John - Now that you are $7,000 richer, what are you going to do with the money?

KG - I think I'm going to pay my taxes from last year and get some new tires on my truck. They are pretty much bald! With the rest I’ll save for a while.

John - So what’s next on your list of things to do?

KG - Trying to plan a Mexico trip and do some training for the US Open!
John - OK now I'm cutting into your water time so any special thanks or shout outs?

KG – Thanks a lot John for coming to the entire contest and everyone at Volcom, Jason Feist and all my friends. Now I’m going to da beach!

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SPY TEAM RIDER - K-DUB FINISHES AN IMPRESSIVE SUPERCROSS SEASON!

Kevin Windham - Spy Optics Team

CARLSBAD, Calif., (May 14, 2008) – You’d be hard-pressed to find a more popular rider on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross circuit than Spy Optic’s Kevin “K-Dub” Windham. The highly visible veteran racer from the Torco/Honda team put together one of his best Supercross seasons on record in 2008 and came this close to winning the overall AMA Supercross class championship in Las Vegas - settling on a well-deserved 2nd place overall podium finish on the world’s premier stadium motocross racing stage.

Windham, who ran the his namesake Spy Optic Magneto “Kevin Windham Signature” goggle throughout the 2008 Supercross season, has long been a fan-favorite on the Supercross tour. One of the more approachable riders to both fans and younger pro racers alike, Windham was instrumental in Spy Optic-backed Trey Canard’s (Torco/Honda) ESX Lites championship in his rookie Supercross season, as well as providing solid advice to the rest of the Torco/Honda Lites team.

“I’ve known Kevin for a long time and had the privilege of racing with him in the past. He’s one of the top racers in the world and doesn’t look like he’ll be slowing down anytime soon,” said Spy Optic co-founder and spokesman Jeremy McGrath. “Kevin’s style and determination are both fine examples to up-and-coming riders and, speaking for everyone at Spy, we’re pleased to feature him as Spy’s Athlete of the Month for May.”

Windham’s Supercross season was highlighted by four wins – including back-to-back wins at Seattle and St. Louis heading into the month of May. The effort brought Windham to within ten points of series leader Chad Reed with one round remaining, but Windham couldn’t capitalize at the Vegas finals and Reed won the series straight up – an effort which the ever-gentlemanly Windham was highly congratulatory on.

Said Windham prior to the Vegas finals: “Chad going from last to 2nd at St. Louis put a dimmer on the whole opportunity. 7th or worse if I win it can happen, but it’s going to be tough. But nothing would hold a candle to the championship. It’ll be tough pill to swallow. Ten points I have to make up, ten points I have to be concerned about. I haven’t had this opportunity before, but feel I’m one of the youngest 30s guys out there. I appreciate my fans and the sponsors like Spy supporting our team. And I’m going into the 17th round as hungry as I was at Anaheim 1.”

Thing was Windham never let up - all season long. He racked up 12 podiums in 17 races and never finishing outside the top five, which was – by far – the most consistent numbers of any Supercross class racer.

Want the same view as Windham had throughout the 2008 Supercross season? Better practice up! In the mean time you can get an idea of what he saw by checking out the Spy Optic Windham Signature goggles at: http://www.spyoptic.com/cat.php?k=62215

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SPY OPTIC - SUPERCROSS' TOP GOGGLES OF '08!

Spy Supercross Motorcycle Goggles

CARLSBAD, Calif., (May 14, 2008) – The numbers are pretty cut-and-dry: Spy Optic had more overall podium level supercross class racers running its goggles than any other brand on the Monster AMA Supercross Series tour this year – period.

In the premier AMA Supercross class, Spy Optic captured two of the three overall podium positions with Kevin Windham (Torco/Honda) and Andrew Short (Honda) in 2nd and 3rd overall, respectively. And add to that an AMA ESX Lites class championship from Trey Canard (Torco/Honda) and Spy can boast what no other goggle manufacturer can.

“This was an epic competition year for Spy,” said Spy Optic spokesman and co-founder Jeremy McGrath. “No other goggle company had more riders on the overall Supercross class podium – and a Lites class championship to go with it. Everyone at Spy should be pumped with what their riders accomplished in supercross and look forward to continued results at the Nationals.”

Overall during the 2008 supercross season Spy Optic racers amassed nine (9) main event wins and an incredible 26 podium finishes! And joining Spy’s Windham, Short and Canard in the overall podium count were Torco/Honda’s Josh Grant (three podiums) and Jake Weimer (one win, two podiums).

But probably putting the importance of Spy goggles to the athletes best was Torco/Honda’s team owner, Rick Zielfelder of Factory Connection, who said: “If a team wins both classes at the muddiest supercross in history (Daytona, ’08), can anybody question what Spy goggles means to this team?”

Watch for the Torco/Honda Lites class racers, along with Windham, Short, Nick Wey and whole host of other top flight motocross racer as they return to action in two weeks for the opener of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships at Glen Helen Raceway (San Bernardino, Calif.).

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