2015 Steel Shoe Fund 3hr Race: “America’s Numb Bum” By: Jarrett King Take a quick look through our sponsor list and if you aren’t from Alberta, Texas, Louisiana or a couple other key places then I’m willing to bet your first thoughts are “Uh-Huh… Oil Money”. What else could explain why three guys would attempt to compete in a race 3000kms away from home in a neighboring country? Our dedicated
Out of the Blue: Kim Normandin By Jeff McConkey Name: Kim Normandin Birthday: October 4th, 1996 Hometown: Acton Vale, Quebec School or Occupation: DEP in Pastry Number: 373, but #6 for Nationals Bike: 2015 Honda 250f Race Club: Laliberté Motosport Classes: Women’s A, Junior and Women’s Nationals How did you get started in racing? A friend of my father started his kids racing and my dad tried motocross as well. After 1 month, he bought
$2 Tuesday: Cole Thompson’s Rookie Pro SX – 2011 Montreal SX By Billy Rainford This week, we take a look back at Brigden, Ontario’s Cole Thompson as he races his first big Pro Supercross at the 2011 Montreal event. Not only does he do very well, but he almost wins it! I tagged along with them and tried to document the whole adventure in this video.
On the Radar: Carter Kolarek By Jeff McConkey Photos by Harvey Gold Name: Carter Kolarek Birthday: August 3rd, 1996 Hometown: Whitby, Ontario School & Grade: 1st year / Durham College for HVAC Number: 891 Bike : Yamaha YZ250f Race Club: CMRC / MMRS Classes: MX2 / MX3 Intermediate (CMRC), 250B / Open 250 (MMRS). What is your favourite track and why? Motopark. I love how the track flows. I
McThoughts: Oakland SX By Jeff McConkey Hey, guys. For the fourth week in a row, we were treated to another great Saturday night. In 250 action, we saw another first-time winner in Malcolm Stewart. Nearing the end off the off-season, Malcolm had nothing on the go. He was forced to fund his own efforts for Red Bull Straight Rhythm and the Monster Cup and it paid off with a fill-in ride with Gieco
DMX Frid’Eh Update #3 Presented by Rekluse By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Week #3 in 2015 belongs to the same rider it did in 2014 – Tyler Medaglia. The older of the two Medaglia Brothers is one of the most-liked and respected riders on the circuit. He’s great with the media, respectful to his fellow riders, but one of the fiercest competitors you’ll ever meet. Hard work and dedication
TLD Thursday Wallpapers – 2014 Regina National By Billy Rainford It wasn’t exactly easy to get good shots at Round 4 of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals at Moto Valley Raceway in Regina, Saskatchewan, last summer (Don’t let the early morning sunshine in the photos fool you!). We all remember what happened that day in the rain – second motos were canceled after a long debate between Pro
‘Women’s Moto Wednesday’ (WMW) Round 2 of the 2014 Women’s East Nationals By Billy Rainford Since it’s #WMW, we wanted to throw up a little video from the 2nd round of the 2014 Women’s East Nationals from the MX101 track at Sand Del Lee. Give it a watch:
Out of the Blue: Danika White By Jeff McConkey Name: Danika White Birthday: August 10th, 1992 Hometown: Calgary, AB School & Grade or Occupation: Accessories at Cycle Works Foothills Number: Regular Number 25 – 2015 Season Number 10 Bike: 2015 KTM 250SXF Race Club: Canadian Women’s Nationals, AMSA Provincial Series Classes: Ladies A & 250 Junior How did you get started in racing? Way back when I was
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford Hola! I’m finally back from my 8-day, all-inclusive, non-moto trip to Cuba. I have never been one of those people who travel like this. Typically, my ‘warm destination’ trips have included a surf board and a back pack. I generally like to head to a place and make an attempt at living like the locals do. I don’t stay in a fancy hotel. I