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The Story Behind the Photo: #27 Nick Wey|2015 Detroit SX

The Story Behind the Photo: #27 Nick Wey|2015 Detroit SX By Billy Rainford When rumours started circulating that Michigan native #27 Nick Wey was considering retiring from touring the professional circuit last winter, I knew the 2015 Detroit SX was a big deal. I spent most of the morning trying to capture a shot that would sum it all up – that’s not always easy! He may have seen me

Out of the Blue: Megan Griffiths

Out of the Blue: Megan Griffiths By Jeff McConkey Name: Megan Griffiths Birthday: Oct 29, 1990 Hometown: Kelowna, BC Occupation: Electrician Number: 143 Bike: 2014 KTM 200 XC-W Race Club: PNWMA and AMA Classes: Intermediate and Women’s Pro   How did you get started in racing? I was up riding the trails in my local riding area when I met someone they call “The Crazy Hippy.” This guy was amazingly

Listen to 2015 Canadian MX2 Runner-Up, Jimmy Decotis, on DMXS Radio Tonight

Decotis – Wharton – Bowyer on DMXS Radio Tonight! EPISODE Jimmy “The Rippa” Decotis has signed with GEICO Honda for 2016 after wrapping up his Australian SX2 title earlier this month. The rabid Peabody, Massachusetts moto fans could not be more proud of their native son and are wicked stoked on his well-earned opportunity on the GEICO powerhouse team again. Our listeners love this kid and we’ll be dropping our

$2 Tuesday: 2011 Gopher Dunes National Saturday Rider Round-Up

$2 Tuesday: 2011 Gopher Dunes National Saturday Rider Round-Up I don’t know about you, but we think it’s very entertaining to go back in time every Tuesday and dust off an old video or photo report. Seeing the changes over the years is a lot of fun (if not a little embarrassing), so this week we head back to a very hot weekend the day before the eastern swing of

Future West Moto 2016 Announcement

Future West Moto has recently received messages and inquiries in regards to our status and plans for the 2016 race season. Future West Moto is at this very moment hard at work locking down the dates and venues for the upcoming 2016 Arenacross season. We are very excited about the new expanded look the series will take on in 2016. In an effort to build on the momentum you have

NITRO CIRCUS PRESENTS: BIGGEST WEEK IN ACTION SPORTS

NITRO CIRCUS PRESENTS: BIGGEST WEEK IN ACTION SPORTS A Special Television Event Chronicling Seven Days that Changed Extreme Sports Forever Airing on NBC Sunday, January 3 at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST (Los Angeles CA / Monday – December 28, 2015) The Shot. The Catch. The Miracle on Ice – all unforgettable moments that transcended the sports page. Extreme sports has its share of incredible achievements as well

Monday Morning Coffee

Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford Good Monday Morning…I think. Anyone know what day it is? Wow, that was a busy one! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and is currently enjoying what I always thought was the best week of the year – the week between Christmas and New Year’s. School is out, everyone is home, and you get to play with the new toys you got for

Catching Up with..Ryan Lockhart

Catching Up with…Ryan Lockhart By Billy Rainford #47 Ryan Lockhart has always been one of the most generous Pro riders with his time; whenever we need something, he is quick to help us out. With that in mind, when we had to miss his edition of the Frid’Eh Update a couple weeks ago because we were at the Mini O’s, we knew we had to catch up with him before

5 Lap Sprint – Christmas Edition

5 Lap Sprint – Christmas Edition By Jeff McConkey Photos by Billy Rainford In this installment, Jeff asks Blake Savage, Brittany Gagne, Cade Clason, Ryan Lockhart, Heidie Cooke, Nathan Bles, and Kim Normandin the same 5 questions, mostly about Christmas. 1) What’s the best Christmas gift you have ever given and why? Blake Savage The best gift I have given was maybe a while back when I was racing for