Out of the Blue | Erica Solmes | Presented by Schrader’s By Jensen Amyotte Name: Erica Solmes Date of Birth: February 27th, 1992 Hometown: Collingwood, ON School/Grade or Occupation: Real Estate Salesperson Race Number: 156 Bike: 2019 CRF250R Race Club: AMO Classes: Ladies, +25 Who got you into the sport of motocross? My dad got me into racing when I was younger. My first bike was an XR50 and my
Out of the Blue | Sarah Andrus | Schrader’s By Jensen Amyotte Name: Sarah Andrus Date of Birth: June 14th, 1998 Hometown: Oshawa, ON School/Grade or Occupation: Automotive Parts Associate Race Number: 92 Bike: 2014 Yamaha WR250R Race Club: OCMC, NBDRA Classes: Ladies B, Ladies XC, Novice XC Who got you into the sport of motocross? My dad had bikes growing up but it wasn’t until a bit later in my life
By Jensen Amotte Name: Autumn Purdy Date of Birth: Dec 12, 1993 Hometown: Bobcaygeon, Ontario School/Grade or Occupation: Racing Quarter Horse groom Race Number: 78 Bike: 2016 KTM 125sx Race Club: N/A Who introduced you to dirt bikes? Simply coming across the YouTube account of Ami Houde really sparked my interest in bikes. She made it look SO fun. What was it that got you hooked on riding your bike?
Out of the Blue | Chelsey Hennig | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Chelsey Hennig Birthday: September 20, 1991 Hometown: Parry Sound, Ontario Occupation: I currently work at Law Office in Parry Sound. I hold my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) and have been accepted to law school for fall 2017! Number: 12 Bike: 2017 Kawasaki KX250f Race Club: MMRS, CMRC, BRMX, CDNWMX Classes: Ladies Intermediate/ A
Out of the Blue | Nicolette Miller | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Nicolette Miller Birthday: Oct.1st 1991 Hometown: Brooks, Alberta Occupation: Pipeline labour Number: 65 Bike: 2011 KTM 200 xc-w Classes: Ladies B How did you get started in racing? I did my very first Enduro race a couple summers ago, and a friend that had his own race team (Hammer Head Racing) had asked me after
Out of the Blue | Tamala Whiteside | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Tamala Whiteside Birthday: May 27, 1996 Hometown: Black Diamond, Alberta School: Bow Valley College – Practical Nursing Number: 11 Bike: YZ 250f Race Club: Wild Rose Motocross Association Classes: Ladies, GP Junior How did you get started in racing? My dad was the one to first introduce me to the sport. Before he had kids
Out of the Blue | Mya Cochrane | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Mya Cochrane Birthday: April 2, 2002 Hometown: Blackstock, OntarioSchool & Grade: Port Perry High School, Grade 9 Number: 248 Bike: 2010 Yamaha YZ125Race Club: OCMC – Oshawa Competition Motorcycle Club Classes: Ladies A How did you get started in racing? I always saw my dad riding and when I was four, my parents asked me if I wanted
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
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
Out of the Blue | Melissa Legge | Presented by Schrader’s By Jeff McConkey Name: Melissa Legge (Kay) Birthday: Oct 15, 1990 Hometown: Grand Falls Windsor, Newfoundland Occupation: University of Calgary BSW Graduate – Career Counsellor for the Government of Alberta Number: 29 Bike: KTM 250 SXF Race Club: None, just a rider! Classes: Self taught, next year will be my first time enrolling in moto schools How did you get started in racing? I tried my first