The 2023 AMA rulebook states that “It is highly recommended that chest and back protection be worn by all competitors. It is required for all competitors in Youth Classes to wear chest and back protection. The protector may be worn under or over the jersey, and it should cover the sternum anterior ribs, posterior ribs, and spine from T1 to T12. For road racing a back protector must be worn under their leathers unless integrated into the design of the leathers."

Team EVS continues its position as the leader in two-wheel and action sports personal protective equipment by expanding its team of motocross athletes. For 2023, EVS is excited to announce the addition of a handful of upcoming and veteran racers to its roster.

EVS Sports is once again proud to be chosen "Number 1 Knee Protection to Buy" in this year's 2022 Vital MX Audience Survey. The award marks the fourth year in a row EVS Sports has been chosen as the best product in the Knee Protection category!

Fall is here, which means winter is not far behind, especially for those living in northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. For many, this time of year is when they get in those last few rides before the snow flies and then prep their bike for winter storage. But if one is willing, there are some simple and inexpensive ways to extend the riding season by adding cold-weather-specific items to their riding kit.

At age 57, Arnold "Dominator" Martinez is still a racer at heart and loves winning. He also believes he has another purpose for being at the races: helping other racers make better safety gear choices for watercraft racing. Learn more about Arnold Martinez and his contributions to the sport of watercraft racing.

The EVS Rider Support Program is now open and accepting applications for 2023 support in all forms of action sports where EVS products are applicable: Motocross, ATV Racing, BMX, MTB, Karting, UTV, and other action sports.

At EVS, we continue to design and develop products to protect action sports athletes so they can stay healthy and participate in the sports they love. In the latest installment of our Why Wear series, we share the story of aspiring BMX racer Trent Hoyem and his family and why EVS Knee and Elbow Guards are an integral part of his protective equipment lineup each time he lines up at the starting gate.

For riders living in areas where summer brings hot or humid conditions, it is imperative to prepare for extreme temperatures that can cause dehydration, muscle cramping, heat exhaustion—and even worse, heatstroke. With temperatures reaching record levels in many parts of the country and worldwide, one can take steps to prevent heat-related symptoms when riding in hot weather.

EVS proudly introduces the all-new T3 Youth Motocross Helmet designed explicitly for younger riders. The T3 is EVS Sports' all-new youth-specific helmet designed to provide a broad range of protection for kids who need a quality dirt bike riding helmet at a great value.

Travis Pastrana has been an integral part of the EVS family since his early years as a young, up-and-coming motocross racer. How did the relationship between EVS Sports and Travis Pastrana begin? The following is a brief history of one of the longest-standing friendships in motocross and how it continues today.

EVS believes in ongoing research, development, and improvement of its safety products with input from our racers and enthusiast customers alike so that each product provides optimal fit and function. The TP199 Youth Knee Pad is a prime example of this EVS design philosophy.

Kyle Chisholm has had an outstanding 2022 season in both the 450 and 250 classes in arguably one of the most competitive Supercross seasons in years. And at the age of 34, he just keeps learning, getting faster, often beating factory riders and many of the young guns in the sport. We recently caught up with Kyle to ask him about his 2022 Supercross season and what's next for Team Chiz.

In the late 1990s, the EVS design team set to work developing a brace for shoulder injury prevention, recovery, and support. Learn about the history and origins of the EVS Shoulder Brace, a product designed for motocross shoulder injury prevention and recovery that’s gathered a huge following.

EVS Elbow Guards/Pads are purpose-built for those participating in action sports such as motocross, BMX, downhill MTB, and offroad dirt bike riding and racing. In this elbow protection guide, learn more about the models offered by EVS and our suggested use type(s) best suited for each model.

#TeamEVS athlete Preston Kilroy makes his professional Supercross debut this weekend in Minneapolis for the start of East Coast!  We got a chance to catch up with him to learn how prep has gone and what his mindset is going into the start of his season.

Kody Kamm has made a career as one of the top racers on the ISOC Snocross circuit. Known for his smooth riding style and fun-loving attitude off the track, we called up the 2017 Pro Open Snocross Champion to ask how he transitioned from dirt to snow, how he's upped his preseason preparation by training at Club MX in the Carolinas, and what his goals are for 2022 and beyond.

Team EVS is thrilled to announce the formation of a new alliance with legendary motocross freerider and viral video sensation Axell "Slay" Hodges to wear, endorse, and develop EVS products. Known as one of the most talented, gifted, and creative riders to throw a leg over a dirt bike, Hodges continues to push the limits of possibility on a dirt bike, incorporating elements of surfing, snowboarding, and skating into his riding style—much to the delight of his millions of social media followers worldwide.

After two successful seasons with the Phoenix Racing Honda team, Kyle Peters heads into the 2022 Arenacross season as the rider to beat as he makes a run at his third straight title. After the opening rounds of the Kicker AMA Arenacross Series, we checked in with the Greensboro, North Carolina native to ask him about 2022 and beyond.

While EVS started as a motocross specific protection company when we introduced the first evet motocross specific knee brace in 1985, the crossover aspect of our product being able to be worn in other or sports has grown more and more apparent as the brand has evolved.  As EVS has grown and changed over the years, we have become a one stop shop for any protective gear for almost any activity imaginable including mountain biking, snowmobiling, any/all action sports, and more.  Another avenue that EVS is growing in is the world of karting. 

The EVS Race Collar collection is designed to offer protection against neck and collarbone injuries by reducing the risk of axial compression, hyperflexion, hyperextension, and lateral hyperflexion. EVS Race Collars are then further refined using test data and real-world feedback from riders on the track and the trail, along with further input from racers in the karting scene who also use these collars for racing.