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Women’s West Final Round Race Report

Women’s West Final Round Race Report By Billy Rainford The 3-round Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals came to an end today from Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary, AB. Heading into the last 2 motos, #2 Kennedy Lutz held a 6-pont lead over #3 Sara King. Unfortunately, a mid-week fall has injured Kennedy’s knee forcing her to miss this final round. Sitting behind King in 3rd was #631 Rachel Springman. The

Frid’Eh Update #23

Frid’Eh Update #23 By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #23 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update, this week presented by Fox Racing Canada based right here in Calgary, Alberta. Earning #23 for 2015 is the rider we’ve gotten to know very well over the past few years, Dylan Schmoke from San Diego, California.   Dylan made the move up to the MX1 class for 2015 and has put

On the Radar: Simon Taillefer

On the Radar: Simon Taillefer By Jeff McConkey Name:  Simon Taillefer   Age: 23 Hometown: Laval , QC   Occupation: Technician at Speedomax Intl. Number: 121 Bike: 2015 KTM 250 sx , 2014 KTM 250 sx Race Club:  CMRC, MMRS, AMA Classes:  Junior mx2, mx1, mx3  (C class)  Youth C-D How did you get started in racing?   My dad was a snowmobile rider so when we were young  my brother and I used

Faces at the Races – Nanaimo National

Faces at the Races – Nanaimo National Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography Everyone loves a good race shot, but sometimes capturing a moment around the edges of the track can be just as entertaining, if not more. Here are a bunch of shots through the lens of Clayton Racicot from round 2 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals at Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC.

Out of the Blue: Samantha Vaughan

Out of the Blue: Samantha Vaughan By Jeff McConkey Name:  Samantha Vaughan Birthday: June 16, 1993 Hometown: Toronto, Ontario School & Grade or Occupation: Recent Kinesiology graduate from Queen’s University. Will be starting a post-grad diploma program at Durham College in the Fall. Number: 113 Bike: 2014 SXF-250 and 2009 SXF-250 Race Club: MMRS and OCMC Classes: Ladies A, Youth C, 250 C, Novice A How did you get started

Nanaimo National Photo Report

Nanaimo National Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography The Wastelands has been host to round 1 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals the past few years but this year the Vancouver Island track would play host to round 2. Whether or not the order would have made a difference is moot because two rounds are in the books and the weather was perfect for both. Last

Schrader’s Women’s West Round 2 Photos

Schrader’s Women’s West Round 2 Photos By Billy Rainford Guest contributor, Summer Knowles, took us all through the racing action in her article yesterday, so here are a bunch of photos from round 2 at the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. The final round takes place this Saturday at Wild Rose MX in Calgary, AB. See you all there!  

Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals Round 2 Race Report

Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals Round 2 Race Report By Summer Knowles Would be women’s competitor, Summer Knowles, takes the reins this week to give her take on round 2 of the Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals from the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals – Round 2 The Wastelands, Nanaimo, BC By Summer Knowles   Direct Motocross is a huge supporter of Canadian women’s motocross and I am very