Photo: Vince Friese scrapes his bars mid-rut at the Star West MX Park. All photos by Simon Makker for Unit.

So here we are, chilling in our resort after another massive day hanging out with and filming the Unit team over here in the USA. It is amazing how much effort all of these guys put in every single day training for their sports, the weather in Cali right now has been well above 35 degrees every day, and just filming and taking photos is a tough enough job, let alone punching out 20 minute motos and full FMX sessions.

First off the rank was Team Motoconcepts riders Vince Friese and Travis Baker, who we caught up with at Star West MX park. These 2 guys shred, and have been scored top 10 finished in the nationals this year. We will be following them, and the rest of Team MCR including Kyle Chisholm, Ryan Sipes and Matt Goerke this weekend at Southwick, so stay tuned for videos and full profile on the team...

Photo: Levi Sherwood has so much style, and is the man to beat right now in the world of FMX.

We have been looking forward to spending some time with our good pal Levi 'Shezza' Sherwood ever since we last filmed at the Farm Jam, and to say his riding has progressed in leaps and bounds is an understatement. Levi has completely stepped up the game of FMX this year, and every single time he comes out and rides, he brings something new to the table. Heading into the final round of the Red Bull X-Fighters series, Levi has caught up in the points, and now sits just 20 points behind series leader Andre Villa. Basically it is anyones series this year, and it will all come down to the Italy round. Levi is definitely the hot favourite to win, and if he rides like his usual self, the title will be his.

We were lucky enough to film Levi tearing apart the former Red Bull Compound in California, and despite the heat and wind, he threw down all his trademark tricks, complete with hyper extension and style like no other. We also grabbed an interview with Levi and his mechanic, the world famous Monty, so stay tuned for that...

Photo: Broc Tickle races through a Perris Raceway turn for the camera.

Next on our list was Pro Lites racer Broc Tickle. Broc has had a series of ups and downs this year, starting with a win in Seattle, and ending with a broken collarbone. Fortunately for Broc, the Outdoors season has had a week break, and with his surgery going really well for the broken collarbone, he will be returning to racing this weekend at Southwick, only missing 2 rounds.

Today in the 37 degree heat though, you wouldn't of noticed a difference in Broc's speed, as he tore apart the famous Perris Raceway for the Unit camera.

Photo: Aussie Dan Reardon scrubs it out, during a chance meeting at Perris Raceway today.

Up next on the trip, we will be catching up with Aussie MX prodigy and Unit racer Dan Reardon. Dan has had a bit of bad luck this year starting with Anaheim 1, but has really picked up his game the last few rounds, so can't wait to see him in action.

We will be filming a heap of new stuff with him before and at the Southwick MX this weekend, so watch out for that...

• By Allan H

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Nate Berkheimer is the newest of member of the Unit BMX Team, and while in Las Vegas we got to spend some time with the BMX shredder while he was out injured.

In the latest installment of the Unit 'First & Last' series, we hit Nate with the tough questions on life in Vegas. Make sure you stick around 'til the end, to learn about chat roulette! hahaha

Stay tuned for more videos and updates at www.unitriders.com

• By Allan H

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