Finally, a top magazine prints the truth!

The cover story in the May 2002 issue of Dirt Rider, written by Scott Hoffman, discusses how dangerous supercross has become.

This article included a "Notable Injury List" that included the following injuries:

Bobby Bonds:  Broken back
Mike Brandes:  Internal injuries
Michael Byrne:  Cracked rib, chipped ankle, collapsed lung
Ricky Carmichael:  Concussion, broken bond in his hand
Mike Craig:  Broken foot
Tyler Evans:  Cracked collarbone
Tim Ferry:  Crashed out, bruised lung
Casey Johnson:  Broken lower leg
Steve Lamson:  Broken lower leg
Mike LaRocco:  Broken wrist
Jacob Martain:  Dislocated shoulder
Nathan Ramsey:  Concussion and separated shoulder
Justin Smith:  Seriously injured in San Diego
James Stewart:  Three dislocated ribs
Rodrig Thain:  Dislocated shoulder
David Vuillemin:  Rode with a broken rib - crashed while practicing midweek aboard a 125.
Kevin Windham:  Broken femur

Rich's Response:  These injuries are just the tip of the iceberg.  At the time of this report the supercross season was only halfway through.