Set for Supercross at Ga. Dome

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Set for Supercross at Ga. Dome

The world's top riders will compete in round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Saturday.

Jared Hicks from Mobile, AL test the track inside the empty Georgia Dome Thursday February 2011. Hicks is among 60 riders who will be competing for one of the 20 coveted spots in the main event in front of 70,000 fans Saturday night. The world's top riders will compete in Atlanta Saturday in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Brett Metcalfe whips his 450cc Suzuki dirt bike over a 70 foot triple jump during a test of the track at the Georgia Dome Thursday February 24, 2011. The world's top riders will compete Saturday in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Defending AMA Supercross champion Ryan Dungey whips his 450cc Suzuki dirt bike over a 70 foot triple jump during a test of the track at the Georgia Dome Thursday February 24, 2011.

Brett Metcalfe speeds down a short straight before hitting a jump Thursday February 24, 2011. Handling and rate of acceleration is more important than top speed on the tight Supercross tracks.

Mark Valcore, a mechanic for rider Brett Metcalfe checks the air pressure before a test session at the Georgia Dome Thursday February 24, 2011. Much like NASCAR, hundreds of hours go into R&D, testing and setup of each machine to match track conditions and the rider's preference. The world's top riders will compete in Atlanta Saturday in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross.

America Motorcycle Association Supercross Defending Champion Ryan Dungey waits for the track to open during media day at the Georgia Dome Thursday February 24, 2011 The world's top riders will compete at the Georgia Some Saturday in round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

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Jared Hicks from Mobile, AL test the track inside the empty Georgia Dome Thursday February 2011. Hicks is among 60 riders who will be competing for one of the 20 coveted spots in the main event in front of 70,000 fans Saturday night. The world's top riders will compete in Atlanta Saturday in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

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