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ICYMI | Catching Up with Jack Wright

ICYMI | Catching Up with Jack Wright By Billy Rainford Jack Wright is the rider who should be out there representing the #34, but he suffered a pre-season crash that resulted in a broken leg. The injury has kept him away from the races, but he’s getting ready to start back soon. Jack will always be the guy who decided to drive all the way out to California with me on

The Champions | 2020 Walton TransCan | Presented by Yamaha

The Champions | 2020 Walton TransCan | Presented by Yamaha By Billy Rainford Another year of the TransCan at Walton Raceway has come and gone. Champions have been crowned and memories have been made. I hope you met all your goals and expectations at this year’s event. It was a miracle we were even in Walton racing! As you’ll see, most classes were dominated by a single rider. You can

Photo Report | Friday at the TransCan | Presented by Yamaha Canada

Photo Report | Friday at the TransCan | Presented by Yamaha Canada Photos and Captions by Billy Rainford OK, so, we had another perfect day, weather-wise. The wind picked up and that gave the crew a tough time keeping water in it during the afternoon, but I don’t think there were any complaints. We had a bunch of 2nd motos and then we crowned 7 champions. Here’s a look at

Yamaha Factory Ride Award Returns to Walton

Yamaha Factory Ride Award Returns to Walton Amateur riders can ‘win your ride’ again in 2020; Trackside Support Program postponed July 30, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – Yamaha Motor Canada is excited to announce the return of the bLU cRU Factory Ride Award to the biggest amateur motocross race in Canada, the 2020 Walton TransCan Grand NationalChampionship in Walton, ON (August 12-15). Due to COVID-19 restrictions in other parts of Canada,

ICYMI | Catching Up with Hayden Halstead | Yamaha Motor Canada

ICYMI | Catching Up with Hayden Halstead | Yamaha Motor Canada By Billy Rainford I get to know pretty much all of the racers and their families in Canadian Motocross and, like I always say, it’s my favourite part of this gig I’ve carved out for myself. When I’m at the races, there is about a zero percent chance that I’m not going to spend time with Hayden and the

Frid’Eh Update #30 | Hayden Halstead | Yamaha Motor Canada

Frid’Eh Update #30 | Hayden Halstead | Yamaha Motor Canada By Billy Rainford Hello and welcome to Week #30 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update presented by Yamaha Motor Canada. This “Update” is just going to consist of our interview with this week’s honouree, Hayden Halstead. I get to know pretty much all of the racers and their families in Canadian Motocross and, like I always say, it’s my favourite part

Frid’Eh Update #28 | Sam Gaynor | Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada

Frid’Eh Update #28 | Sam Gaynor | Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada By Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #28 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Yamaha Motor Canada. We’re in the middle of a pretty crazy heat wave here in Southwestern Ontario, and riders who are showing up from other parts of Canada are definitely feeling the heat. We’re heading into a couple pretty significant race weekends