On the Radar: Mitchell Frank By Jeff McConkey Name: Mitchell Frank Age: 14 Hometown: Haliburton, Ontario School and Grade: Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, Grade 9 Number: 279 Bike: 2016 Yamaha YZ250F Race Club: MMRS Classes: 250 Open, 250 C How did you get started in racing? I bought a YZ85 and just used it on trails like a pit bike. We have a cottage friend that races at MMRS and
Out of the Blue: Isabelle Thibault|Presented by Schrader Motors By Jeff McConkey Name: Isabelle Thibault Birthday: April 1st, 1999 Hometown: Victoriaville, Qc School & Grade: Student Number: 192 Bike: 2015 Yamaha 250f Classes: Women’s A How did you get started in racing? In 2005, my step-father bought a Suzuki 250 and shortly after he bought a 50PW for me. As a little girl, did you ever expect to be this
Catching Up with…Shawn Maffenbeier By Billy Rainford In case you missed it in last week’s Frid’Eh Update… Welcome to week #15 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Husqvarna Canada. For 2016, #15 will belong to Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s Shawn Maffenbeier. Shawn has been a staple on the Canadian scene for a long time and most people forget he’s only 23 years old. We got to know him very
$2 Tuesday – Know Your Pros: Kerim Fitz-Gerald and Kyle McGlynn (2010) Check out this video from 2010 where we talk with then KTM Canada riders, #15 Kerim Fitz-Gerald and #18 Kyle McGlynn, on our way east with the Canadian MX Nationals. Be sure to check out Kyle’s hilarious Ryan Millar impression, too.
Catching Up with…Donk By Jeff McConkey If your goal is to be so known that people only need to say one name and it’s understood they mean you, then Scott Donkersgoed has arrived. The man known simply as ‘Donk‘ has been around all sides of the sport for years and continues to work for great riders both north and south of the border. Most recently, he has been spinning wrenches
McThoughts – 450 Class|Indy SX By Jeff McConkey This past Saturday night, the 450 Class lined up for the 13th time. This was the toughest track yet, due to the ruts and soft dirt. Many riders struggled all day and night to navigate the obstacles, but it made for good racing. Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen put on a very entertaining main event for all 20 laps. Unfortunately, Dungey has
McThoughts – 250 East SX|Indianapolis By Jeff McConkey The 250 East resumed after a quick 1-week break. The track rutted up and was extremely technical. Most riders struggled, but Aaron Plessinger flourished and showed that he is an all around bad dude on a dirt bike. One thing that I appreciated was the little dance party with Malcolm Stewart and Plessinger after the race. They were not being cocky, just
Monday Morning Coffee|Presented by PR-MX.ca By Billy Rainford Hey, how’s the weather where you are? I have to say, we had a really gentle winter in my neck of the woods this year. London, Ontario, sits in what has always been called ‘The Snow Belt’ and this year we must have been wearing suspenders because we didn’t really get many snowfalls. Of course, having said that, we got a spring
Frid’Eh Update #15 Presented by Husqvarna Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #15 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Husqvarna Canada. For 2016, #15 will belong to Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s Shawn Maffenbeier. Shawn has been a staple on the Canadian scene for a long time and most people forget he’s only 23 years old. We got to know him very well back in 2009
Cole Thompson’s KTM Practice SX Track Transfer Sequence By Billy Rainford While we were out at the KTM practice track this past week in Murietta, California, #4 Cole Thompson was enjoying his new set up so much that he went for this transfer instead of going straight back to the pits. I guess he likes the feel of the bike.