Posts From Bigwave

2016 CMRC SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO SCHEDULE

2016 CMRC SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO SCHEDULE   CMRC is pleased to announce the schedule for the Southwestern Ontario region for the 2016 racing season. The momentum is building for what is sure to be the most rewarding season in many years for riders of all classes. For ATV and Vintage racers, designated events will be determined soon. Tens of thousands of dollars of prizes will be up for grabs from industry

Podcast: Scott ‘Donk’ Donkersgoed

Podcast: Scott ‘Donk’ Donkersgoed By Billy Rainford Donk, as he’s simply known, has been around the sport for a long time. He’s got skills riding a bike but it’s working on them that lit the fire in his belly that has seen him crisscross the globe over the past several years. He’s worked for Canadian teams and American teams in motocross, Supercross, and off-road. He just celebrated a birthday a

This Pro’s POV – A Column by Nathan Bles

This Pro’s POV – A Column by Nathan Bles By Nathan Bles Off-Season for Canadian Pros Race season has come and gone. For many racers it’s back to school, back to work or just continue their job. Ever wonder what the professional motocross riders are up to? It’s different with every pro rider. Some pros are established and have contracts that continue another year that simplifies things a little. They

Chad Reed Is Yamaha Factory Supercross

Chad Reed Is Yamaha Factory Supercross Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is excited to re-introduce its factory Supercross team, which is officially named Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/ Yamaha Factory Racing. With his signature #22 number plate emblazoned on his 2016 Yamaha YZ450F, legendary Supercross rider Chad Reed will, once again, race for the Yamaha factory Supercross team, beginning this Saturday, January 9, as the 2016 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season gets underway at

McThoughts: 450 SX Predictions

McThoughts: 450 SX Predictions By Jeff McConkey Photos by Billy Rainford This year’s group in the 450 SX class is very impressive. We will have ex-250 SX champs struggling to make the top 10, and we will even see some big names missing main events. It’s hard to bet against Ryan Dungey, but there are certainly some serious players that can steal his title. It will honestly come down to

Out of the Blue: Natasha Lachapelle

Out of the Blue: Natasha Lachapelle By Jeff McConkey Name: Natasha Lachapelle Birthday: June 13, 1994 Hometown: Bolton Center, Quebec Occupation: D.E.P in Esthetics, eyelash technician and Mary Kay consultant. Number: 199 Bike: 200wxc KTM 2015 Race Club: FMSQ, GNCC Classes: Womens Pro (WXC) How did you get started in racing? Dirt biking and racing has been apart of my life since the day I was born. My father, Allan

5th Annual DMX Canadian MX Nationals Awards

5th Annual DMX Canadian MX Nationals Awards By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford It’s that time of year again. The dust has settled – literally – and we’ve had a chance to come up for air and reflect on the summer of Pro racing at the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals. It would be easy to simply call that the best summer we’ve ever seen in Canada, but that wouldn’t do