Catching Up with… Taylor Arsenault By Billy Rainford In case you missed it in the Frid’Eh Update… Here at Direct Motocross, days have 25 hours, weeks have 8 days, and years have 53 weeks…apparently. Bonus Week #53 belongs to the rider we got to know a few years ago when he won the Bronze Boot at the Parts Canada TransCan at Walton Raceway. To be honest, his winning it was
McThoughts | 2017 Monster Energy Supercross | 450 Class By Jeff McConkey Once again, heading into the 2017 we are blessed with an absolutely stacked 450 SX class. We have former 450 champs, former 250SX champs, former World champions, National champions, heck… we even have a Canadian champion lining up. As usual, the terrible injury bug will rob us of a few racers, but let’s hope I’m wrong. We are about
Out of the Blue | Jill Carney | Presented by Schrader’s By Jef McConkey Name:Jill Carney Birthday:April 2, 1973 Hometown: Caledon, ON Occupation: Retail Store Manager Number: 971 Bike: 2011 250EC Gas Gas Race Club: Off-Road Ontario, WEC, MMRS Classes: Women A – Cross-Country and Enduros, Women B – Motocross How did you get started in racing? I wanted to see my husband more! (Laughs) Really, I went to the races to
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford Yep, it’s the first Monday of a new year. 2016 was another banner year for us here at DMX. As readership goes up, so too does the responsibility and pressure of having something worthwhile to say! We will do our best to continue to bring you unbiased reporting on anything and everything to do with Canadian dirt bike riding and its racers. We will
2016 Direct Motocross Awards By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford It’s that time of year again when we have some fun and hand out our annual Direct Motocross Awards. We try to give out awards in most of the usual categories and add a few of our own for a twist. 2016 was a year of unprecedented competition in our Pro series. With a field this deep, standing out was
5 Lap Sprint | New Year’s Edition | Part 3 By Jeff McConkey Here’s our 3rd and final edition of 5 Lap Sprint | New Year’s Edition – 5 people, 5 questions. What was your best moment of 2016? Eve Brodeur – Women’s East National #1 My best moment of 2016 was definitely when I won all 8 motos of the Canadian nationals and I won the championship for the 3rd
Frid’Eh Update #53 Presented by Motovan By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Here at Direct Motocross, days have 25 hours, weeks have 8 days, and years have 53 weeks…apparently. Bonus Week #53 belongs to the rider we got to know a few years ago when he won the Bronze Boot at the Parts Canada TransCan at Walton Raceway. To be honest, his winning it was a bit of a surprise,
5 Lap Sprint | New Year’s Edition | Part 2 By Jeff McConkey Here’s part 2 of our New Year’s Edition of ‘5 Lap Sprint.’ What was your best moment of 2016? Victoria Hett – Husqvarna Canada Marrying the man of my dreams, Tomas Hubacek! Brittany Gagne – Women’s East #3 (Laughs) Well, my best moment quickly changed to a not so great moment at RJ’s for the last round.
Product Test | 17 FXR REVO Gear By Jeff McConkey Lead photo by Mitch Goheen When you hear the name FXR, you instantly think of snow gear. Well, not for long. FXR has been in the motocross gear game for quite some time now, but for 2017, I think they have hit a home run. Just in time for some great fall riding, I sent our friend, FXR Brand Manager
Out of the Blue | Amelie Landry | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Amelie Landry Birthday: November 25, 1986 Hometown: I grew up in Sainte-Julie (south shore of Montreal) but I am now living in Magog (Eastern Townships) since 7 years. School and Occupation: I graduated from university in 2009, as a kinesiologist. I’m now working as an Account Executive for a health and wellness company. Number: 119