NewsJuly 14, 2018

A look into Sky High Motocross Park.

Kody Lorenz, of Jackson, rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Kody Lorenz, of Jackson, rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride the track during an open practice session as spectators watch at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride the track during an open practice session as spectators watch at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese showers off under a hose outside after an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese showers off under a hose outside after an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Chris Perry, left, and his son Bladen Perry, 14, prepare Bladen's dirt bike for a riding school session Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Chris Perry, left, and his son Bladen Perry, 14, prepare Bladen's dirt bike for a riding school session Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, waits for instructions during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, waits for instructions during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Exhaust is seen emitting from Huck Mulvany's, 8, dirt bike during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Exhaust is seen emitting from Huck Mulvany's, 8, dirt bike during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese, center, watches as Bladen Perry, right, 14, practices starts during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese, center, watches as Bladen Perry, right, 14, practices starts during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Kody Lorenz, back, of Jackson, prepares his helmet in his trailer while talking with Collin Gosnell, front, of Festus, before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Kody Lorenz, back, of Jackson, prepares his helmet in his trailer while talking with Collin Gosnell, front, of Festus, before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Dirt bikes rest on their stands before the start of an open practice session Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Dirt bikes rest on their stands before the start of an open practice session Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Travis Fellows rides through the sawdust corner of the track during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Travis Fellows rides through the sawdust corner of the track during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Collin Gosnell puts on his helmet before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Collin Gosnell puts on his helmet before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides as he is flagged off the track for his final session lap during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides as he is flagged off the track for his final session lap during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride their dirt bikes during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride their dirt bikes during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride their dirt bikes during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride their dirt bikes during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Dirt is kicked up by a rider during an open practice at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Dirt is kicked up by a rider during an open practice at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler, right, of Bloomfield, sits in his truck bed while conversing with Alan Stuhlsatz, left, of Wentzville, as they prepare for an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler, right, of Bloomfield, sits in his truck bed while conversing with Alan Stuhlsatz, left, of Wentzville, as they prepare for an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Travis Fellows rides through the sawdust corner of the track during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Travis Fellows rides through the sawdust corner of the track during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 20, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler, front, rides with others during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler, front, rides with others during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Dirt and sawdust is thrown into the air after a rider rides through the corner of the track during an open practice session Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Dirt and sawdust is thrown into the air after a rider rides through the corner of the track during an open practice session Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler's helmet sits in his truck bed with other gear before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler's helmet sits in his truck bed with other gear before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Orion Gensler rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Levi Seyer, 10, helps unload his dirt bike before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Levi Seyer, 10, helps unload his dirt bike before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts unloads his dirt bike from his truck before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts unloads his dirt bike from his truck before the start of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Levi Seyer, 10, wipes sweat from his face after helping his step-dad Austin Roberts unload their dirt bikes before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Levi Seyer, 10, wipes sweat from his face after helping his step-dad Austin Roberts unload their dirt bikes before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts prepares his dirt bike before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts prepares his dirt bike before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A "little bike" rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Two young girls ride their bicycle through the parking lot of Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Two young girls ride their bicycle through the parking lot of Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts, of Cape Girardeau, rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts, of Cape Girardeau, rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Jayden Boyd, far left, holds riding goggles to one-year-old Connor Worthy's face at the conclusion of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Jayden Boyd, far left, holds riding goggles to one-year-old Connor Worthy's face at the conclusion of an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Candice Perry, right, laughs with her daughter Allison Perry, 12, while outside their camper at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton. The family was camping out at the track because they were participating in the riding school held the next day.
Candice Perry, right, laughs with her daughter Allison Perry, 12, while outside their camper at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton. The family was camping out at the track because they were participating in the riding school held the next day.
Dirt bikes sit outside a trailer the evening of Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Dirt bikes sit outside a trailer the evening of Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Riders watch fireworks at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday night, July 4, 2018 after an open practice session in Old Appleton.
Riders watch fireworks at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday night, July 4, 2018 after an open practice session in Old Appleton.
Jen Mouser, left, and Max Friese, right, watch fireworks Wednesday night, July 4, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Jen Mouser, left, and Max Friese, right, watch fireworks Wednesday night, July 4, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Candice Perry, right, makes breakfast while her family (from left) Bladen Perry, 14, Chris Perry and Allison Perry, 12, sit at the table in their RV Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Candice Perry, right, makes breakfast while her family (from left) Bladen Perry, 14, Chris Perry and Allison Perry, 12, sit at the table in their RV Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Sky High Motocross Park in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, gets her breakfast while camping in her family's RV at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, gets her breakfast while camping in her family's RV at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, sits with her dad Chris Perry in their RV while camping at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, sits with her dad Chris Perry in their RV while camping at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
The Perry family starts their morning after camping out at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
The Perry family starts their morning after camping out at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, gets his dirt bike ready before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, gets his dirt bike ready before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, brings out bottles of water from her family's RV before tie-dying with her mom while her brother participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Allison Perry, 12, brings out bottles of water from her family's RV before tie-dying with her mom while her brother participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, checks the oil in his dirt bike before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, checks the oil in his dirt bike before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, checks the oil in his dirt bike before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bladen Perry, 14, checks the oil in his dirt bike before a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bottles of water sit in a folding chair as Allison Perry, 12, (not pictured) makes tie-dye preparations at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Bottles of water sit in a folding chair as Allison Perry, 12, (not pictured) makes tie-dye preparations at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
The Perry family (from left) Chris, Bladen, 12, Candice and Allison, 12, spend their morning outside their RV trailer at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
The Perry family (from left) Chris, Bladen, 12, Candice and Allison, 12, spend their morning outside their RV trailer at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Chris Perry watches as his son participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Chris Perry watches as his son participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, wipes his face during a motocross school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, wipes his face during a motocross school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Candice and Chris Perry watch as their son participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Candice and Chris Perry watch as their son participates in a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, rides the track during a training school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, rides the track during a training school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, puts on his helmet during a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, puts on his helmet during a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
A rider rides during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, rides the track during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Huck Mulvany, 8, rides the track during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Fletcher McGinty instructs Grant Sweeney during a riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Fletcher McGinty instructs Grant Sweeney during a riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
(From left) Cody Johnson, 13, Blake Wrather, 14, Brett Richardson, 16, Huck Mulvany, 8, Grant Sweeney, 12, and Bladen Perry, 14, eat during their lunch break during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
(From left) Cody Johnson, 13, Blake Wrather, 14, Brett Richardson, 16, Huck Mulvany, 8, Grant Sweeney, 12, and Bladen Perry, 14, eat during their lunch break during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese, right, coaches Huck Mulvany, 8, during a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Max Friese, right, coaches Huck Mulvany, 8, during a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, takes off his helmet during a riding school session with Max Friese, right, at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Grant Sweeney, 12, takes off his helmet during a riding school session with Max Friese, right, at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Candice Perry, front, holds an umbrella to shade herself from the sun while watching her son participate in a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Candice Perry, front, holds an umbrella to shade herself from the sun while watching her son participate in a motocross riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, rides during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, rides during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, rides during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, rides during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Fletcher McGinty, center, watches as Bladen Perry, 14, right, practices starts during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Fletcher McGinty, center, watches as Bladen Perry, 14, right, practices starts during a riding school session at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, practices starts during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Brett Richardson, 16, practices starts during a motocross riding school at Sky High Motocross Park Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Riders ride during an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts, of Cape Girardeau, buckles his riding boots before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
Austin Roberts, of Cape Girardeau, buckles his riding boots before an open practice session at Sky High Motocross Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Old Appleton.
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