Matt Huggett ‘On the Road’ | 2023 Red Bud MX National Story and Photos by Matt Huggett The first weekend in July brings many traditions as both Canada and our rowdy neighbours to the south celebrate their nation’s birthdays. In the Motocross world, one of its greatest traditions celebrated a milestone of its own with the 50th running of the FMF RedBud National. The hillsides were packed, Lot B was
Photo Report | Canadian Amateurs at Red Bud By Billy Rainford I made sure to be at Red Bud on Friday morning to catch all the Moto Combine racing action, but they also ran a full schedule of amateur racing…almost. Unfortunately, there were so many riders there that they had to call it quits after the 2nd Combine moto that went off at 5pm in order to get the track
Faces at the Races | 2023 Calgary MX National By Billy Rainford Photos by Bigwave and Kate Kowalchuk A little late this round but here’s a look at some of the people who were at Round 3 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at Wild Rose MX in Calgary, Alberta. A coupe champagne celebration photos: Thanks for looking, and we’ll see you at Gopher Dunes!
Faces at the Races | Round 2 – Kamloops By Billy Rainford Let me start out by saying this: race days have gotten so busy that it’s more difficult to get back and forth to the pits to see what everyone’s doing throughout the day. I assume the spectators like it, but me, on the other hand, not so much. Having said that, it’s time to take a look at
Photo Report | Canadian Triple Crown | Round 2 – Kamloops By Billy Rainford It was Round 2 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at Whispering Pines near Kamloops, BC on Sunday. After what can only be described as a disappointing first round, we were treated to a great track and conditions for Round 2. This track was rough and tough and exposed riders’ weaknesses and strengths.
Photo Report | 2023 WCAN Day 2 By Billy Rainford Here’s a look at the racing action from Day 2 at the 2023 Western Canadian Amateur National (WCAN) at Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC. We got lucky with the weather on Friday – there was some overcast and that meant we weren’t racing in 36C heat. It sprinkled a little late in the day but it wasn’t enough to turn
2023 WCAN – Day 1 By Billy Rainford Practice started the day before we got to racing at the 2023 Western Canadian Amateur Nationals (WCAN) at Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC. I think they set a record for high temperature in the city this afternoon! The van dashboard said it was 36C on the way home this evening! Here’s a look at the winners of the first motos at Day
Photo Report | 2023 Canadian MX Nationals | Round 1 – Edmonton By Billy Rainford Well, I’m going to have to start this first Photo Report of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals with some devastating news – apparently, my mom has made off with my little note pad where I keep all my race notes. I know I have to be very careful with what I leave
2023 Race Bike Photos from Edmonton By Billy Rainford Here are a few photos of race bikes in the pits on Friday before Round 1 of the 2023 Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals at RAD Torque Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta. Whose is your favourite?
MXGP Report | Kate Checks in from Europe By Kate Kowalchuk After a weekend off let’s go over the last two Grand Prix’s before we return to action this weekend at Villars sous Ecotin at the MXGP of France. A lot has happened in both Portugal and Spain GP weekends. Championships have been lost, records were broken, seasons have ended, and battles have just begun… where to even start?! MX2