Oakley’s Motocross Superstar and former Supercross/AMA Motocross Champion, fighting through injuries in 2010 and an erratic 2011, shot back at doubters yet again – claiming Supercross Oakland for his first triumph with his new team, Joe Gibbs Racing.

Joining fellow Oakley Team stars Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey, who both have tallied a win thus far early in the season, Bubba sent a clear message that he’s in it to win it this season.

Rival Chad Reed held the advantage early on in the race. Until Lap 9, that is. In signature fashion, he powered past Reed and charged his way to victory with no one in sight.

Opting for a switch to KTM in efforts to reclaim his glory from 2010 Supercross and AMA Motocross Titles, Oakley’s Star Rider displayed his intentions for change. And if there were ever any doubts about his move, most were put to rest this past Saturday as he claimed a resounding Phoenix victory to hand KTM their first-ever Supercross triumph…ever.

A raucous 49,236 fans watched Ryan dominate the Main Event, wire-to-wire after a grabbing the Holeshot. Although fellow Oakley riders Davi Millsaps and Ryan Villopoto were hot on his tail, the Minnesota speed demon pulled away to cruise to victory.

Oakley’s defending Supercross Champion (and AMA Motocross Champ) dominated the 2012 Supercross opener at Angel’s Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday, pulling away from the pack after grabbing the Holeshot to cruise onto a smooth victory in front of Chad Reed and fellow Oakley star Ryan Dungey.

The impressive triumph topped off a brilliant evening that saw Oakley-backed Troy Lee Racing claim its own win in the Lite’s Main Event after Cole Seely raged back from behind to claim glory.

In one of the closest, most hotly contested, sheer battles in the sport’s illustrious history, the field’s most prominent riders throttled into stadium after stadium, head-to-head in the standings…fighting for every advantage until the explosive finale in Las Vegas. And of course, Oakley emerged as the Champion yet again – continuing its deep roots and heritage in motocross.

Taking out 2010 rookie Champion and fellow Oakley Star Ryan Dungey (RD), Ryan Villopoto (RV) rocketed to the Title, closing out a three-way dogfight going into Vegas with RD and Chad Reed.

And with that, a season filled with drama, intrigue and insane story lines came to a close.

2012 will be no less tantalizing.

Get amped: CBS Sports will drop the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Season Preview on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The one-hour, adrenaline-packed showcase will serve as a massive buildup for the much-anticipated Anaheim 1 season opener on Jan. 7 at Anaheim Stadium – profiling the sport’s most prominent stars and favorites.

And of course, Oakley’s superstars will be front and center – and in the spotlight.

O speed demons Ryan Villopoto (defending Supercross Champion), Ryan Dungey, James “Bubba” Stewart, Josh Grant and Davi Millsaps are all names in the Championship mix, of course. And their presence will be felt – big time – in the preview show.

With Oakley Motocross Superstar James “Bubba” Stewart not racing Outdoors (AMA Pro Motocross Series) this year, following a turbulent Supercross season, speculation on his future with a new team swirled in the air.

Well the big news is finally out.

Bubba has signed a multi-year contract to race with the motocross division of Joe Gibbs Racing, JGRMX. Famous for its success in NASCAR, Joe Gibbs’ team extended its relationship with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. – racing exclusively Yamaha motorcycles through 2014.

James will also have the option to dip into car racing with the team. He’ll debut on two wheels with Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX at the opening round of the 2012 AMA Supercross Championship (Jan. 7, 2012 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim).

Oakley’s Superstar Motocross Team Rider dropped into the first-ever Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas, dominating all three main events to claim a massive $1 Million at Sam Boyd Stadium.

“It’s pretty unreal,” Ryan said, rocking his Oakley Signature Series Motocross Goggles. “I’m happy we were able to pull it off. To back it up next year would be hard, so if we do, it would be great. I can’t thank my team enough for this amazing victory.”

But the talent-packed motocross from team from the United States did just enough – in the nick of time – to emerge from the FIM Motocross of Nations Championship in Saint Jean D’Angely on Sept. 18 with their 22nd overall victory and the coveted Chamberlain Trophy. Lead by Oakley stars like Supercross/AMA Motocross Champion Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey, the proud team finally reclaimed the hardware – now bound for American soil.

But it was far from a breeze in the French countryside.

And it all came to an action packed close with the 2011 AMA Pro Motocross Championship remaining within Team Oakley – as Ryan Villopoto’s second place finish at Pala was enough to crown him with the heralded Outdoors title. The triumph adds to Villopoto’s glorious Supercross Championship earlier this year.

You know the names. But what common denominator do these Motocross Superstars share – to the very core? (Besides Oakley Team Legend status, of course.)

Loretta Lynn’s.

The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, named from the Country Music Megastar – whose giant Tennessee property hosts the annual event, is where the best young phenoms in the sport rose through the ranks to stardom.

Groms/young riders are groomed at Loretta’s. Pro riding dreams are made…and crushed. Big industry sponsors are fishing for the talent of the future. And lifetime amateur rippers continue to grow their passion for the sport. It’s a vibrant collection of racers from the past, the present and the future.

But more importantly, Loretta Lynn’s reflects Oakley’s deeply rooted heritage in motocross.

And our celebrity friends learned this fact…the hard way…last month as the Big O’s rockin’ ‘Learn to Ride’ program took a few on a crash course on dirt bikes.

The program – which teaches celebrities a thing or two about an action sport – brought some of Hollywood’s hottest young stars out to meet O Motocross Stars like top Supercross/AMA Motocross Championship rider Davi Millsaps in the Southern California desert (Lake Perris). But make no mistake, this wasn’t just any meet and greet.

The stars got down and dirty – gearing up in Oakley Motocross gear, mounting dirt bikes and trying their luck at the intense sport.

2011 Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto and defending AMA Motocross Champion Ryan Dungey are scheduled to rock TV screens all across the nation as their killer Oakley commercials air on the prominent network.

Well you’re it’s your lucky day. #oakleyROCKStar Dungey Mania is firing up right now in the world of social media. And all it takes is showing your stoke on the defending AMA Motocross Champ (on Twitter), Oakley and Rockstar to have the chance to win a sick prize pack that includes the Ryan Dungey Signature Series Crowbar® MX Goggles, a case of Rockstar Energy – Recovery and a signed Fox MX helmet from Ryan himself. All to get more pumped on the Outdoors season!

Oakley’s defending AMA Pro Motocross Champion triumphed in Moto 1 at Hangtown National to open up the Outdoors season in top form – while O’s newly crowned Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto grabbed third.

From 1975 to the present day, the Big O has been deeply entrenched in the MX industry: From grips to gear to eyewear. So it was only appropriate that with the coming resurgence of the AMA Motocross Championship, that Oakley decided to take a serious part in stoking its growth.

This past Wednesday, the first-ever Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Partner Summit was held at Oakley’s Interplanetary Headquarters in Southern California. With the series’ traditional partners and exciting new partners – including the Alliance of Action Sports (Alli Sports) – congregating in the halls of one of the industry’s most storied companies, the summit was a great symbol of what’s to come in the future.