Nanaimo National Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography The Wastelands has been host to round 1 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals the past few years but this year the Vancouver Island track would play host to round 2. Whether or not the order would have made a difference is moot because two rounds are in the books and the weather was perfect for both. Last
Schrader’s Women’s West Round 2 Photos By Billy Rainford Guest contributor, Summer Knowles, took us all through the racing action in her article yesterday, so here are a bunch of photos from round 2 at the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. The final round takes place this Saturday at Wild Rose MX in Calgary, AB. See you all there!
Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals Round 2 Race Report By Summer Knowles Would be women’s competitor, Summer Knowles, takes the reins this week to give her take on round 2 of the Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals from the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals – Round 2 The Wastelands, Nanaimo, BC By Summer Knowles Direct Motocross is a huge supporter of Canadian women’s motocross and I am very
Keast Draws First Blood in KTM Canada Supermini West Championship by Billy Rainford From KTM Canada: KTM Canada will award the East and West Champions a 2016 KTM Canada Orange Brigade Factory Support Ride that will consist of a 2016 KTM 85 SXS, a parts account for the 2016 season, and support for graphics and additional sponsors. Additional prizes for the top three finishers will be provided by Motovan and
Faces at the Races – Kamloops National By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot and Billy Rainford It’s been a long off-season away from doing ‘Faces at the Races‘ in Canada. These columns are always my favourite to work on. Capturing a moment of emotion always puts a smile on my face. Thanks to Clayton Racicot for taking some great shots for us. Here’s another look at round 1 from
Photo Report: Rockstar MX Nationals Round 1 – Kamloops By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot After months of speculation and bench racing, the 2015 Rockstar MX Nationals finally got underway last weekend at Whispering Pines MX in Kamloops, BC. With lots of new faces showing up on teams to take a run at the Canadian title, it was still a hot topic of conversation as to who was going
Photo Report: Women’s West Nationals Round 1 By Billy Rainford Round 1 of the Schrader’s Women’s West MX Nationals took place at Whispering Pines MX Park in Kamloops, BC over the weekend. With defending champion, Hailey Larson, not returning the top spot on the podium was up for grabs. The three-round series heads to the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC this Saturday and riders will have to dig deep if they
The Pros’ Bikes By Billy Rainford Have a look at some of the 2015 Pro riders’ bikes that were out on display during amateur day. Tell us which one is your favourite.
Sand Del Lee Eastern ANQ/MMRS Provincial/Ironman Challenge Photo Report Photos and captions by Dawn McClintock MX101 and MMRS jointly put together a weekend chalked full of fun and some great racing to boot. The Sand Del Lee Eastern ANQ/MMRS Provincial Round 6 and Ironman Challenge managed to wedge in nearly 900 entries and both clubs can claim an extremely successful weekend. The MMRS club shifted its course and took up
Extremity Games – Baja Acres By Billy Rainford It’s been too many years since I’d been to a race at Baja Acres in Millington, Michigan. So many, in fact, that it’s a little embarrassing. The last time I raced at my favourite sandy track was in 1987! The last time I was there was on my way back from living in BC back in 2007. So, it’s safe to say,