Josh Kellogg’s Excellent Day at Thunder Valley (1999)

• Larry Lawrence
In September of 1999, Lakewood, Colorado, witnessed an unforgettable performance by hometown favorite Josh Kellogg at Round 5 of the AMA Yamaha/Maxxis Tires Western Four-Stroke National Motocross Series. Kellogg electrified the partisan crowd with a hard-fought third-place finish, showcasing his skill and determination on Thunder Valley’s challenging track.

In Moto 1, Kellogg held third until the final lap, narrowly missing the podium after a thrilling last-turn battle with Nathan Woods. But he bounced back in Moto 2, grabbing an explosive start in second and holding off fierce competition to secure the runner-up spot behind race winner Spud Walters. His 4-2 moto scores earned him a well-deserved third overall, proving he could battle with the series’ top riders.

Series leader Dustin Nelson took second overall (2-3), while Walters dominated with a 1-1 sweep. But the day belonged to Kellogg, whose fearless riding and late-race intensity had fans roaring. “The crowd was incredible—their energy pushed me,” Kellogg said after the race. (Don Schneider photo) 
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