By Tim Crytser

Sunscreen is a hot topic these days and with motocross riders and fans subjected to the suns harmful rays for long periods of time, it should be near the top of the list when it comes to protection on race day. Keeping your skin protected at the races is not only an immediate concern but a long term one as well.  The last thing you want to do is work hard to qualify for a race like Ponca or Loretta Lynn's and get a sunburn making racing in the heat that much more uncomfortable.  The good news about sunburn is that it is 100% preventable.  All you have to do is be smart about which sunscreen you choose.  But that can be confusing with a multitude of products on the market; and not all sunscreens are created equal. In this article, the confusion is cleared as you will learn which sunscreens are best, what ingredients to look for on the bottle, and which may actually be harmful!

And for those of you attending Ponca this week or Loretta’s next week, be sure and listen to Dr. Cohn’s Podcast on How to Mentally Prepare for a Championship Race! Go to www.racerxvt.com to read the complete article.