By now we’ve seen numerous photos from the action that took place on the race track at the opening round of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Series in Anaheim. Well thanks to our staff photographer James Lissimore we get an in depth look at what went on behind the scenes at Angel Stadium.

The 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Series kicked off in style at Angel Stadium.

The champ Ryan Dungey gets a superstar’s welcome at Anaheim 1.

One of the most famous landmarks in our sport.

The Monster girls get the 2016 season started in style.

Honda had Jeremy McGrath’s Championship winning 1996 CR250R on display.

This is the trophy that every rider in our sport dreams about winning. This year it was Jason Anderson who made his dreams come true.

At the beginning of the day James Stewart looked refreshed and happy to finally be back at the race track.

Unfortunately after a crash in the opening laps of the main event, Stewart and his team were sent back to the drawing board.

The ever evolving starting device is now a must have on every riders bike in the paddock.

Cole Seely’s bright red Honda is one of the best looking bikes in the pits.

Both Cooper Webb and Zach Osborne made getting on the Anaheim podium look very easy.

Davi Millsaps and Marvin Musquin get to know each other before their first practice of 2016.

Justin Bogle’s Geico Honda gets some final adjustments before practice.

Roger Decoster gets his caffeine fix as the first riders meeting of 2016 gets underway inside Angel Stadium.

Will this be the year that Trey Canard makes it through an entire season and reaches the top step of the series podium?

Justin Brayton’s BTO Sports KTM sits ready for battle at Anaheim 1.

Justin Barcia is a rider who needs to string together a few great weekends in a row to get some much needed race confidence.

Every rider knows that when you put your googles on, its definitely go time!

The sign says it all. Jason Anderson was your Anaheim 1 winner!!

Although Cole Thompson’s 18th place finish wasn’t exactly what he was looking for, he rode great all day and will no doubt be more comfortable this weekend.

A little ‘Canadian speak’ graced the pants of Cole Thompson at Anaheim 1.