Faces at the Races | 2024 MX Deschambault – Round 7

It’s finally time for ‘Faces at the Races‘ from Round 7 of the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at MX Deschambault

By Billy Rainford

Young #52 Patrick Pastureau from Austin, Texas, looking at the big double and thinking, “Maybe, but not on a 65…”
First motos on Saturday meant it was all hands on deck getting people going in the muck. That’s AMO’s Ryan Gauld getting dirty. No, they didn’t over water, it rained overnight.
Head Referee Tim Lee showing us that he was ready to dive in if he had to, I think…
The thick, wet sand was tough on bikes.
Displaying 2 different ways to stand “arms akimbo.”
Future stars talking things over like seasoned pros.
The winner of the 250 Junior class earns “Stud Status.” #26 Ayrton Pomeroy missed out at the ECAN but will be in contention again at the TransCan.
I recently learned that Mr. Schmucki is Butcher Extraordinaire. Who knew?!
#7 Tim Tremblay had to be first moto in the muck and then deal with this broken pipe later in the day. He loved it…
You can always tell where Bobby Gravel is on the track – just look the opposite direction mom’s looking. I’m not sure she’s ever seen him ride!
I just. hope the racing between #to 7 Bobby Gravel and #29 Blake Davies is as good this week at the TransCan.
Julien and Veronique cheering on James Perrier at his first race.
I’m ready to believe her.
I didn’t think we were going to see as much of #22 Tyler Gibbs as we have this summer. Watch for him to start out front this week at Walton.
Jacob Thibault making sure the Fox Straight Rhythm entry was smooth and fair.
JC Seitz from For Racing Canada was in charge of the proceedings.
The win went to #19 Dylan Rempel over #377 Daniel Elmore.
That’s what Bobby Gravel’s collarbone looked like at the ECAN.
#518 Parker Hatt has made the trip east. I wonder if I should show his dad the warning lights on my dashboard?
3 riders who will be shooting for Stud Status this week: #61 Ben Mistelbacher, #101 Ludovik Rivard, and #26 Ayrton Pomeroy.
Don’t worry, you’ll get your chance to be a stud soon enough.
Paul Kingsley getting some blood flow work done with Melanie Harvey.
I was a little late with this shot. Just seconds before, she was having the time of her life singing and dancing.
This shot just seemed to cry out for a vintage treatment. It must be the hat and moustache.
Ziggy owns a little something called Factory Connection.
Hey, that’s our Ryno Power Canada “Privateer Performance of the Week” winner in the 450 class, #444 Justin Cokinos.
These don’t look like much right now, but in 20 years…
These 3 just qualified to race the KJSX race at the SMX Finale in Las Vegas this year!
Ciel Ferguson got hurt practicing for Deschambault, spent 5 days in the hospital, but made it back for the awards ceremony. Rough track for this family.
#109 Aaron Tanti wants to end this season on a high note, so you can bet he’ll leave it all on the track this week.
#331 Adrien Malaval and his dad are here from France and should also be in the mix this week. He’ll be tough to beat in the Pro/Am class.
Drew asking Gage if he wouldn’t mind putting himself just ahead of Kaven.
Great, we’re boring #165 Logan Burns.
I was going to say that Keith Johnson just missed making the motos in 41st but then remembered we only take 30 now…
It was great to see #241 Sarah-Kim Villeneuve back on the track.
There’s our vintage guy again.
Enter your ‘Children of the Corn’ reference here if you can.
Tanner Ward already starting to warm up for his Ride with Me charity ride at Walton this coming Saturday. Don’t forget to sign up!
Speaking of old school, Jim goes there with his pit signals for Tanner.

I grabbed a bunch of pit board shots:

Sam Gaynor successfully defends. Now to race…Marvin Musquin!
Come back and you can race him too, Jimmy Decotis.
#61 Ben Mistelbacher.
Emotional moments.
A fan gets an autograph before Sam heads on stage.
L’avenir de la WMX Canadienne, c’est #3 Kaylie Kayer.
Eve Brodeur got beat but she still managed to be a great role model in defeat.
Jamie Astudillo finally chopped her down and took the title.
If you’re not excited about this 250 showdown coming this week, well…I’m not sure what you’re looking for.
Drew Adams is 8 points behind Kaven Benoit with just 2 motos remaining.
Jim and Tanner Scott were having a great time in Quebec, but someone forgot to tell Jim’s face…
Tyler Medaglia was fastest 250 qualifier here so he could get himself in the mix.
It was hot but not quite as humid as it’d been the days before.
Who’s your money on for Walton, Parker Eales or Daniel Elmore?
That’s the end, Jimmy. Why don’t you say it? “See you at the races...”