Frid’Eh Update #27 | Tanner Scott | Brought to You by Dirt Care

Frid’Eh Update #27 | Tanner Scott | Brought to You by Dirt Care

By Billy Rainford

Welcome to Week #27 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update brought to you by Dirt Care. It was a bit of a crazy week for me as I was forced to replace the DMX Van while we were in Ottawa and Montreal last weekend. Yes, I realize I’ve been talking about it for about 3 years, but it finally happened and it wasn’t really by choice. The old van was about to lose the engine. Anyway, I’m in a new version of the old one and it feels great to have a nice, solid ride again.

It’s been nice to be able to work from home for a couple weeks. I’ll be able to this week and next before we make the trip to Sand Del Lee, River Glade, and then Deschambault. I’ll stay out on the road for those and I’m looking forward to heading east again.

Tanner Scott is the rider with #27 for the 2025 season. We’ve all had our eyes on him since he was a youngster on little bikes. In fact, I have a video clip somewhere of him ripping a huge double along the far side of GPF on his 65 that I don’t think many big bikes were doing! It was pretty wild.

Since then, he’s left an indelible mark in the record books of the TransCan at Walton Raceway. He had a perfect week once and then was on his way to another until he got “bumped” out of it.

He’s made the move up to the 450 class for 2025. Here’s a look at his season after the first 3 rounds:

Here’s what Tanner (or TJ) had to say when we got in touch with him this week. We also gave him the Ryno Power Canada Privateer Performance of the Week for Ste Julie last week, so he’s getting lots of press from DMX!

Direct Motocross: Hey, Tanner. For starters, do you like to be called Tanner or TJ? And how old are you now?

Tanner Scott: It feels like you’ve asked me this question for at least 10 years now. lol. I respond to both but at the track I feel people mainly refer to me as Tj and I am 19 years old. 

OK, I’ll actually pay attention to your answer this time, TJ. Lol. So, you finished 11th in the 250 class in 2024 and had a best overall of 8th at Pilot Mound in Manitoba. Were you happy with your season?

My season was pretty good considering I didn’t do much training or riding throughout the year. I was just out there. I definitely was getting mad with where I was finishing but looking back I did pretty good. Definitely would’ve liked to squeeze into the top 10, but it’s Motocross and we had our up and downs. 

What did you get up to over the winter? Do you also race sleds or is that just Hunter.

I am personally not a fan of the cold. You might catch me on the hills snowboarding for very minimal time though. I spent my winter down at WW Ranch with the Club 57 guys. I had a blast and learnt a lot.

You made the decision to race the 450 class this season. Can you take us through that decision?

I just feel as though I ride the 450 better and we had a few bike issues last year and as everyone knows keeping a mod bike together isn’t always the easiest, so with a fair share of bike issues and me riding the 450 better we decided it would be the best decision for riding and my dad’s wallet. 

Are you happy with the choice?

Yea, I’ve been feeling really good on the bike as of late and the more rough track I feel suits my style. 

Is there a reason you chose to go with Honda?

I rode one in the fall and honestly just loved it. Shane at Parkway Power Sports really wanted to help us out for the upcoming season too and it all just worked out really well. 

I know your dad, Jim Scott, is helping out your buddy Crayden Dillon in the Premix class. Can you take us through that decision to not have your dad helping you at the line on race day? And who is your guy at the races?

My dad’s a racer and we tend to disagree a lot on race day and we had Phil Masters, my mechanic, around last year he just wasn’t taking me to the gate. So we decided to just try something new and I’ve been enjoying him at the gate. He keeps things light for sure. 

We’re 3 rounds in this summer and you’re sitting in a close points battle in 11th. Your results have been 11, 11, 9. How is it going for you and what’s the biggest difference racing the 450 class?

The gap between qualifying and the motos is the biggest difference. I enjoy it because it makes it easier to get food down before motos and I always struggled with that.

I just did a podcast interview and I was told Ste Julie was the gnarliest track they’d ever raced on. How was it for you?

I loved it, to be honest. I am a very techy rider I would say and my riding was really good just came at bad times but I slowly feel like I’m getting closer to the group of 5-8 guys.

We’re now heading to tracks you’re familiar with. Do you think you can move yourself up the points list?

Yea, I believe I can do better as we come east. We’re still building and getting better with the bike and I like a lot of the upcoming tracks.

Everyone talks about how tough Gopher Dunes is and it’s supposed to be hot and humid this weekend. Is that a good thing out a bad thing for you? And what is your favourite track on the circuit?

Gopher and I have a love hate relationship, but I like the deep hole sand and I feel I’m in a great spot for the heat and I’m excited to get the weekend rolling. A favourite track is hard to pick, I like quite a few. My favourite might have to be Motocross Deschambault though. 

Did you know your dad introduces himself as the winningest amateur dad in Canada?

I have heard this a few times now…

When we get to Sunday at the end of the day in Walton, what will you be happy with?

I would honestly just like to end up top 10 in the 450 class which I believe gets me a career number.  

OK, thanks for taking some time with us this week. Good luck with the rest of the series. Who would you like to thank?

Mom and dad, Parkway power sports, Hall race fuel, 139 designs, Honda Canada, Fox Racing Canada, Bondi engines, RJ Motorsport, Ken Bland, Brentwood roofing, Matrix Concepts, Guts seats, Hinson, and everyone else that is helping, thanks.

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Gopher Dunes – Round 4 – Race Day Schedule

2025 TRUE NORTH FLEET AMO OPC RD7 – HUDSONS MOTORCYCLES WEST RD5 July 4-5 at GOPHER DUNES – DOUBLE POINTS– What You Need To Know!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FRIDAY Race Order
1. 50 4-6
2. 50 7-8
3. Girls 9-16
4. Open Beginner
5. 65 B
6. Vet B Open 30/40/50
7. Girls 4-8
8. Ladies A/Ladies B
9. 50 CC Open/GP
10. Youth 14-24 Beg/Jun/Int

SATURDAY Race Order First Half	SATURDAY 2nd Half
1. Two Stroke/Schoolboy 2	1. Two Stroke/Schoolboy 2
2. 65 7-9	2. 65 7-9
3. 65 10-11	3. 65 10-11
4. 25+/250 Int	4. 25+/250 Int
5. 250 Junior	5. 250 Junior
6. 85 12-16	6. 85 12-16
7. 85 7-11	7. 85 7-11
8. Vet 30 Open/VET 50	8. Vet 30 Open/VET 50
9. Schoolboy 1	9. Schoolboy 1
10. 65 GP	10. 65 GP
	11. Vet 40 Open
11. Vet 40 Open	12. Supermini
12. Supermini	13. Open Junior/Open Int
13. Open Junior/Open Int
30 minute lunch break

Find everything you need to know about the AMO Friday/Saturday racing HERE.

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AMA Pro Motocross Championship Heads to Red Bud

I wonder how many riders will race Red Bud Saturday then make the drive north to race Gopher Dunes on Sunday? I know #800/71 Preston Masciangelo is going to give it a shot! When you see him on Sunday, be sure to give him a high five for attempting the double!

How to Watch Pro Motocross from RedBud

Outside the US

Race Day Live

• 2 p.m. GMT: SuperMotocross VideoPass

Race

• 5 p.m. GMT: SuperMotocross VideoPass

Race Day Live

• 10 a.m. ET: Peacock

Gate Drop

• 1 p.m. ET: Peacock, SiriusXM, Telemundo Deportes

TV Coverage

• 3 p.m. ET: NBC

Points Heading into Round 6 at Red Bud

250 Class Points Standings

	Rider	Hometown	Points
1	Haiden Deegan	Temecula, CA	244
2	Jo Shimoda	Suzuka City, Japan	186
3	Tom Vialle	Avignon, France	165
4	Levi Kitchen	Washougal, WA	164
5	Garrett Marchbanks	Coalville, UT	162
6	Chance Hymas	Pocatello, ID	132
7	Ty Masterpool	Fallon, NV	114
8	Mikkel Haarup	Silkeborg, Denmark	113
9	Michael Mosiman	Sebastopol, CA	112
10	Maximus Vohland	Sacramento, CA	103
11	Seth Hammaker	Bainbridge, PA	99
12	Jordon Smith	Belmont, NC	94
13	Julien Beaumer	Lake Havasu City, AZ	91
14	Casey Cochran	Portsmouth, VA	88
15	Dilan Schwartz	Alpine, CA	74
16	Ryder DiFrancesco	Bakersfield, CA	65
17	Drew Adams	Chattanooga, TN	62
18	Parker Ross	Herald, CA	55
19	Nate Thrasher	Livingston, TN	51
20	Jalek Swoll	Belleview, FL	44

450 Class Points Standings

	Rider	Hometown	Points
1	Jett Lawrence	Landsborough, Australia	240
2	Eli Tomac	Cortez, CO	202
3	Hunter Lawrence	Landsborough, Australia	197
4	Aaron Plessinger	Hamilton, OH	188
5	Justin Cooper	Cold Spring Harbor, NY	181
6	R.J. Hampshire	Hudson, FL	149
7	Cooper Webb	Newport, NC	130
8	Joey Savatgy	Thomasville, GA	118
9	Jorge Prado	Lugo, Galicia, Spain	115
10	Jason Anderson	Edgewood, NM	99
11	Malcolm Stewart	Haines City, FL	82
12	Coty Schock	Dover, DE	80
13	Benoit Paturel	France	80
14	Valentin Guillod	Switzerland	79
15	Harri Kullas	Estonia	59
16	Colt Nichols	Muskogee, OK	53
17	Grant Harlan	Justin, TX	50
18	Mitchell Harrison	Lansing, MI	38
19	Lorenzo Locurcio	Venezuela	31
20	Derek Kelley	Riverside, CA	30

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Triple Crown Points Heading into Round 4 at Gopher Dunes

THOR WMX East

Place – Name Number – Hometown 6/28/2025 Finish Total Points 1st – JAMIE ASTUDILLO #1 – Gilbertsville, PA 1st 50 2nd – KAYLIE KAYER #3 – Savona, BC 2nd 40 (-10) 3rd – KATRINE FERGUSON #4 – Ile des Chenes, MB 3rd 38 (-12) 4th – KIANA KURTZ #94 – Ariss, ON 4th 34 (-16) 4th – BRITTANI MAJCHER #6 – Preston, CT 5th 34 (-16) 6th – AMELIE CROTEAU #5 – Saint Norbert d’Arthabaska, QC 6th 30 (-20) 7th – HANNAH COLE #10 – Cooks Brook, NS  7th 27 (-23) 8th – PEYTON BELISLE #93 – Smithers, BC 8th 26 (-24) 9th – ANI FERGUSON #11 – lle des Chenes, MB 9th 22 (-28) 9th – TEA FERGUSON #8 – Ile des Chenes, MB 10th 22 (-28) 11th – BROOK NIEVAR #251 – Graham, TX 11th 21 (-29) 12th – JORDANNE TROTTIER #26 – Saint-Stanislas-de-C, QC 12th 20 (-30) 13th – ANGIE PAGE #20 – Stececiledemilton, QC 13th 17 (-33) 14th – ROSALY SYLVESTRE #112 – Berthierville, QC 14th 14 (-36) 15th – THALY GIRARD #14 – Lepiphanie, QC 15th 12 (-38) 16th – SAMANTHA BEAMISH #401 – Milton, ON 16th 8 (-42) 17th – KILLYANN BRULE #71 – Terrebonne, QC 17th 5 (-45) 18th – CHANTAL OUELLET #22 – ,  18th 4 (-46)

FXR Premix East

Place – Name Number – Hometown 6/28/2025 Finish Total Points 1st – KAVEN BENOIT #26 – Ste-Perpetue, QC 1st 50 2nd – JONATHAN BERGERON #226 – Cumberland, ON 3rd 42 (-8) 2nd – CRAYDEN DILLON #50 – Zephyr, ON 2nd 42 (-8) 4th – TYLER KIRBY #667 – Hawkesbury, ON 4th 36 (-14) 5th – MARC-HUGO LAVOIE #247 – LIslet, QC 5th 30 (-20) 6th – VINCENT FORTIN #28x – Granby, QC 7th 28 (-22) 6th – ZACHARY PHIFER #5 – Carleton Place, ON 6th 28 (-22) 8th – MERRICK MCGUIRE #130 – , QC 8th 22 (-28) 9th – EMERIC LEGENDRE #144 – Boucherville, QC 9th 21 (-29) 10th – ETIENNE JOBIDON #302 – ,  10th 20 (-30) 11th – TREY SCHMUCKI #315 – Red Deer, AB 11th 18 (-32) 12th – JEREMY BELLEFROID #224 – Dundee, QC 13th 17 (-33) 12th – ALEXY DUBE #41 – QUEBEC, QC 12th 17 (-33) 14th – MALIK PITRE #212 – Terrebonne, QC 14th 15 (-35) 15th – JAYDEN LACOMBE #28 – SAINT-CESAIRE, QC 15th 11 (-39) 16th – NOAH GUERTIM #147 – STE ANGELE DE MONNIO, QC 16th 10 (-40) 17th – ANTHONY VOGHELL #22v – ST CESAIRE, QC 17th 8 (-42) 18th – KIM GAUTHIER #97 – St-Gedeon, QC 18th 7 (-43) 19th – XAVIER BEAULIEU #71 – Saint Marc sur Richelie, QC 19th 6 (-44) 20th – LUCAS RHEAUME #99 – Lachute, QC 20th 5 (-45)

250 PRO / AM

Place – Name Number – Hometown 5/31/2025 Finish 6/8/2025 Finish 6/28/2025 Finish Total Points 1st – PRESTON KILROY #80 – St George, UT 1st 2nd 1st 147 2nd – RYDER MCNABB #6 – MINNEDOSA, MB 2nd 1st 3rd 129 (-18) 3rd – DYLAN REMPEL #24 – Aylmer, ON 4th 4th 2nd 116 (-31) 4th – BLAKE DAVIES #34 – Mission, BC 6th 5th 6th 90 (-57) 5th – SEBASTIEN RACINE #12 – Casselman, ON 5th 14th 4th 85 (-62) 6th – DYLAN WALSH #54 – CHRISTCHURCH, NZ 3rd 3rd   78 (-69) 7th – COLE PRANGER #93 – Newbury, ON 11th 6th 8th 71 (-76) 7th – NOAH VINEY #73 – Murrieta, CA 13th 7th 5th 71 (-76) 9th – CLAYTON SCHMUCKI #35 – Red Deer County, AB 9th 9th 10th 70 (-77) 10th – JARED ALLISON #102 – Red Deer County, AB 12th 8th 11th 59 (-88) 10th – ZACH UFIMZEFF #40 – Lake Country, BC 10th 11th 12th 59 (-88) 12th – TYLER GIBBS #22 – Abbotsford, BC 7th 10th   51 (-96) 13th – LIAM DODDS #58 – Revelstoke, BC 14th 13th 14th 45 (-102) 14th – WYATT KERR #64 – Cambridge, ON     7th 30 (-117) 15th – BOBBY GRAVEL #700 – FAUQUIER, ON 16th 12th   27 (-120) 16th – NATHAN GERMAIN #46 – Stoneham, QC     9th 24 (-123) 16th – DANNY ROBERTSON #141 – Calgary, AB 8th     24 (-123) 18th – JACOB FREDERICKSON #120X – Red Deer County, AB 15th 16th   22 (-125) 19th – CORENTIN DIETZ #975 – Hudson, QC   15th 18th 19 (-128) 20th – DANIK PARADIS #214 – St Hyacinthe, QC     13th 16 (-131)

450 PRO

Place – Name Number – Hometown 5/31/2025 Finish 6/8/2025 Finish 6/28/2025 Finish Total Points 1st – JESS PETTIS #1 – Saint-Alphonse-de-gr, QC 2nd 1st 1st 147 2nd – PHIL NICOLETTI #29 – COCHECTON, NC 3rd 2nd 3rd 118 (-29) 3rd – DYLAN WRIGHT #9 – Drummondville, QC 1st 9th 2nd 113 (-34) 4th – QUINN AMYOTTE #14 – Blackstock, ON 4th 4th 5th 98 (-49) 5th – TANNER WARD #84 – Woodstock, ON 6th 3rd 6th 96 (-51) 6th – LARS VANBERKEL #107 – Netherlands 9th 7th 7th 80 (-67) 7th – DANIEL ELMORE #377 – Telkwa, BC 13th 6th 4th 78 (-69) 8th – GAVIN BROUGH #31 – Mesquite, NV 7th 5th 13th 75 (-72) 9th – PARKER EALES #18 – Maple Ridge, BC 8th 8th 14th 68 (-79) 10th – EVAN STICE #25 – Carmen, ID 5th 16th 8th 62 (-85) 11th – TANNER SCOTT #27 – Oro Medonte, ON 11th 11th 9th 61 (-86) 12th – SAM GAYNOR #28 – Flesherton, ON 10th 17th 17th 40 (-107) 13th – NOAH PORTER #44 – Williams Lake, BC 12th 12th 22nd 37 (-110) 14th – TEREN GERBER #482 – Calgary, AB 14th 10th   34 (-113) 15th – TYLER SHEWCHYK #777 – St Thomas, ON 17th 13th 20th 27 (-120) 16th – PRESTON MASCIANGELO #71 – Waterford, ON     10th 21 (-126) 16th – PAYTON MORNINGSTAR #292 – Fort Erie, ON 16th 19th 19th 21 (-126) 16th – TREVOR SCHMIDT #69 – Rochester, NE     11th 21 (-126) 19th – JOSH BOAZ #233 – Eagan, MN     12th 19 (-128) 20th – TEE PERROTT #737 – CALGARY, AB 19th 18th   14 (-133)

Videos from Ste Julie

Robbie Wageman First-Ever Stark Electric at Canadian National

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Stark rider Robbie Wageman from California came north to race an electric bike at Round 3 of the 2025 Canadian Triple Crown Series Motocross Nationals in Ste Julie, Quebec. It was his first time in Canada and the first time an electric bike had been raced at a Canadian MX National, so it was a pretty big deal.

We grabbed Robbie at his home in Santa Clarita, California, to talk about all of it.

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If you’re heading to Gopher Dunes this weekend, don’t look for the old red DMX Van. There’s a new set of wheels for me to run into the ground. After toiling over going bigger to a Ford Transit, I decided the minivan was the right vehicle for my needs 98% of the time, so I just replaced it with a new one.

Right now it’s black, but that should be changing in the near future and it will be a combination of the bright green of Dirt Care with the black and red of Direct Motocross. We’ll have to wait and see what the guys design for it, but I”m sure it’ll make a statement rolling down every highway and biway in North America!

The weather will be hot but it should feel close to what the temperature actually says, so it won’t be super-humid like we’ve seen in the past.

Have a great weekend, everyone. See you at Gopher Dunes!