DMX 2016 Rockstar Energy MX Nationals Preview Podcast Billy and Jeff sit down and talk 2016 Rockstar Energy MX Nationals with Walton Raceway co-owner, Brett Lee. Brett has seen it all in this sport, so we were happy he agreed to talk with us about the upcoming season that will host the most competitive field ever here in Canada.
Out of the Blue: Marika Hamel|Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Marika Hamel Birthday: 21/11/1989 Hometown: Quebec City, QC, Canada Occupation: BAC – Business Administration (HR) – Human Resources Manager Number: 821 Bike: KTM 200 XC-W 2011 Race Club: FMSQ Classes: WXC (Women Pro in Endurocross) How did you get started in racing? I’ve been riding for now 6 years. The first three years, I was only riding a
Photo Report: New Era Motopark Cup|Round 2 By Billy Rainford Here’s a look at some of the racing action from Round 2 of the New Era Motopark Cup in Chatsworth, Ontario. It was a great weekend with lots of tight racing and a chance to look at a few riders who will now head west to compete in the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals. Here’s a look at some of the
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford Happy Victoria Day Monday. From Wikipedia: Victoria Day (in French: Fête de la Reine) is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria‘s birthday. As such, it is the Monday between the 18th to the 24th inclusive, and thus is always the second-to-last Monday of May. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which
Frid’Eh Update #21 Presented by Troy Lee Designs Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #21 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Troy Lee Designs Canada. For 2016, #21 belongs to the Texan we got to know very well back when he first came up to Canada and lived out of the cab of his pick-up truck…with his mechanic! Kyle Swanson became Canada’s newest
Video: Marco Cannella vs. Austin Watling|Gopher Dunes AMO ANQ By Billy Rainford Intermediate riders, #46 Marco Cannella and #424 Austin Watling, battling at the Atlas Brace AMO ANQ at Gopher Dunes – May, 15, 2016
On the Radar: Max Filipek By Jeff McConkey Name: Max Filipek Age: 17 Hometown: Grimsby, Ontario School and Grade: Blessed Trinity, Grade 11 Number: 343 Bike: KTM 250 sxf and 450 sxf Race Club: AMO, WNY Racing, AMA Classes: 250, 450 Intermediate and 250 and 450 B in the USA How did you get started in racing? My dad got me a bike for Christmas when I was 7 but
Video: 2016 Atlas Brace AMO ANQ at Gopher Dunes|Pros Video featuring Canadian Pro riders Kaven Benoit, Colton Facciotti, Cole Thompson, Nathan Bles, and Shawn Maffenbeier at the Atlas Brace AMO ANQ at Gopher Dunes – May 15, 2016.
Out of the Blue: Samantha Puky|Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Samantha Puky Birthday: March 18, 1991 Hometown: Calgary, Alberta School: University of New Brunswick – Occupational Health and Safety Number: 17 Bike: 2016 KTM SX 150 Race Club: WRMA Classes: Ladies How did you get started in racing? When my older sister graduated out of grade 2 my parents bought her a Z50 Honda. That summer she learned
Photo Report: Gopher Dunes AMO ANQ By Billy Rainford It feels so good to be at outdoor races again! Well, the weather could have cooperated a little more, but it was still a nice change to come out from under the lights and into the sunshine…and snow, and sleet, and wind, and hail… It was a weird day, weather-wise, for sure, Sunday at Gopher Dunes. With a high of only