Posts From Bigwave

Monday Morning Coffee

By Billy Rainford Grab yourself another cup and let’s talk about some stuff. It was round 1 of the SMX Playoffs at zMAX Drag Strip in Concord, NC. My plan was to be able to hit one but not both of the first 2 rounds. I chose to go to St Louis and I have to say I’m pretty happy with that decision now. The stadium is an 11-hour drive

Frid’Eh Update #36 | Luke Fauser | Brought to You by Dirt Care

Frid’Eh Update #36 | Luke Fauser | Brought to You by Dirt Care By Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #36 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update brought to you by Dirt Care. We’re heading into round 1 of the SMX Playoffs Saturday at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC. I read somewhere someone calling the rest of the season the “regular season.” Now, I’m all for riders getting these new chances to

Cole Thompson Signs with AEO KTM for SMX Playoffs

Cole Thompson Signs with AEO KTM for SMX Playoffs @aeopowersportsktmracing and @vitalmx have announced that Canadian @colethompson16 will now ride for the @aeopowersportsktmracing team for the SMX Playoffs. He was set to race on his @fimwsx team @bud__racing Kawasaki but this offer came up and he’s taking it. Here’s what they said: 🚨 Cole Thompson joins AEO Powersports KTM Racing for the SMX Playoffs. 📝 With Avery Long sitting out SMX to prioritize health and preparation heading into 2026, the team

Multiple CSBK and Trials Champion Jordan Szoke to Contest the 2025 Corduroy Enduro for Kawasaki 

Multiple CSBK and Trials Champion Jordan Szoke to Contest the 2025 Corduroy Enduro for Kawasaki  Fourteen-time Canadian Superbike Champion and four-time Canadian Trials champion Jordan Szoke will embark on an ambitious attempt to claim victory in the 72nd running of the Corduroy Enduro.  Szoke will draw on his four national trials championships to help overcome the obstacles of the Corduroy, and he knows firsthand how challenging the event can be. 

Northeast King & Queen Championship Returns to MX Deschambault

Northeast King & Queen Championship Returns to MX Deschambault The Northeast Kings & Queen is back for 2025 on September 21, 2025 at Motocross Deschambault! Prestigious and friendly, these are the two words that come to mind when we think of the NORTHEAST KING & QUEEN CHAMPIONSHIP. The goal of this day of racing is to bring together racers from Quebec and its surroundings for a colourful weekend. The diversity

How to Watch SMX Playoff 1, Points, and Payout

How to Watch SMX Playoff 1, Points, and Payout It’s all come down to this! The SMX Playoffs are set to begin this weekend in Concord, NC! Can Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan defend their crown, or will the likes of Chase Sexton or Jo Shimoda rise to the challenge? Here’s how you can follow along with all of the racing action on Saturday, September 6: Within the US Race

On the Radar | #123 JR Gionette

On the Radar | #123 JR Gionette By Billy Rainford Let’s get to know another one of our young, rising, motocross stars. This time, #123 JR Gionette from Blind River, Ontario, is ‘On the Radar.’ Name:  JR Gionette Age: 10 Hometown: Blind River, ON School and Grade: Acellus, Grade 5 Number:  123 Bike: Cobra, KTM Race Club or Series: AMO Classes: 65(7-9), 65(7-11), 85(7-11) How did you get started riding and racing?   My dad introduced

Monday Morning Coffee

By Billy Rainford Happy Labour Day, everyone. Yep, another summer has come and gone. If you’re reading this now you’re likely old enough to also feel the effects of time as it speeds up more and more as the years go by. It’s getting downright frightening! The older you get the smaller and smaller summer becomes as part of your overall time, so it makes sense that it seems shorter