Frid’Eh Update #31 | Gavin Brough | Brought to You by Dirt Care
By Billy Rainford
Welcome to Week #31 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update brought to you by Dirt Care. We’re on a week off in the Canadian Triple Crown Series Motocross Nationals, so all eyes are focussed on Loretta Lynn’s in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Gavin Brough is the rider running the #31 up here this season. We’ve seen the Brough Family up here at our races for nearly 15 years now. Gavin is actually the youngest of the 3 we’ve had up here.
Here’s a look at his season so far:
We got in touch with Gavin this week, so let’s get right to our interview:
Direct Motocross: Hello Gavin. You and your brothers have been coming up to race in Canada for a long time. Can you tell us how it started?
Gavin Brough: My oldest brother, Riley (Brough), first came up here in 2012. I was only 8 years old so I don’t remember much, but I know the series was pretty popular back then. So my dad and Riley had known about it and our good buddy, Morgan Burger, had raced it in years past. Riley saw it as a good opportunity to get experience racing long motos with lots of experienced riders.
Then eventually McCoy (Brough) followed his footsteps and raced his first national in 2015, I believe. We’re all 5 years apart in age and I’m the youngest. So I always looked up to them and wanted to race up here just like they did. So, here we are 13 years later!
In all the years, who’s had the best result up here?
Me and McCoy are tied with the best moto finish with my 6th place at Cold Lake this year, and his 6th place at Kamloops 2016 in the 250 class. I’ve got them beat in overalls with a 5th place at Cold Lake, which is pretty nice bragging rights for me.
How many times have you done an AMA National and then one of our Nationals the next day?
I did that 3 times last year. Racing the 250 class on Saturday in America and 450 class on Sunday in Canada. Thanks to our good family friend Tj Bronson for driving my 450 up here so I could fly back and forth.
Have you done that this season?
I wanted to fully focus on the Canadian Nationals this year so I didn’t want to do that again this year. I wanted to be recovered and ready to go on Sundays to see how good I could do up here.
You missed a couple rounds this year. What happened?
The week after the Gopher Dunes national I had a practice crash which hyper-extended my knee resulting in a tibia plateau fracture. I was lucky enough to not tear anything and didn’t need surgery. So I took two and a half weeks off and showed up to round 7 at Deshambault not knowing how it would feel while riding, but it turned out alright on Sunday and ended up with 9th overall.
With 1 round left, you’re sitting 10th in 450 points. Are you happy with how things have gone?
I’ve had some good rides I’m proud of, but obviously getting injured and missing 2 rounds was unfortunate. So I’m not completely satisfied with the season. But I’m excited for Walton to fight for another top 5. That’s my goal!
How long have you been living in Mesquite and what do you do there?
My family moved to Mesquite in 2020 when we took over the motocross track there. Since then we’ve just been steadily improving the track and facility. I mainly help with track prep, whether it’s the dozer, tractor, or water truck.
What will you do after Walton?
After Walton I’m heading towards home to Rock Springs, Wyoming, for round 6 of our family’s race series.
Go check it out at rmxseries.com!
How long will you guys keep coming back up here to race? I know there’s not a ton of money in it, so what’s in it for you?
I don’t have a definite answer for you on that one, but I enjoy racing up here and definitely want to come back next year! This was my first year doing the whole series (other than missing 2 rounds from injury) and I’ve really enjoyed it. There’s not much money in America for me either, so in my eyes I’d rather be fighting for top 5’s up here rather than fighting just to qualify for AMA Nationals.
That makes sense. Do you have a favourite track up here?
A perfect track for me is a deep, rutted, clay track. So I’d say Walton is my favorite track. Some people might call me crazy, but I really enjoyed Cold Lake this year also.
OK, good luck in Walton and who would you like to thank?
Definitely my parents for hauling me around and providing me with the opportunity to race up here, Chris Hymas from Pocatello Power Sports, TJ with 891 suspension, Fasst company and the whole Townsend family, Flow Vision goggles, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and MSR gear, Local Hero for the graphics, and of course my brothers, Riley and McCoy.
Loretta Lynn’s Livestream
One more day left to crown champions at Loretta Lynn’s on Saturday. We have a few Canadians in Tennessee. Here’s the list:
Live timing link:
https://resultsmx.com/lorettas/live.aspx
#94 KIANA KURTZ
Ariss, Ontario
Sponsors
Zdeno Cycle, HMX Moto co, Brian Kurtz Trucking, Renthal
#17 MEGAN BYROM
PONTYPOOL, Ontario
Sponsors
Alpha Mx, Keast Metal Works, TP Contracting, TB Land Solutions
#85 TEGAN KORTENBACH
Wolf Creek
Sponsors
Riderz, Ktm, Leatt, 100%
#56 BRODY MCEACHERN
OSGOODE
Sponsors
110 Racing, Fuel Factory, Guts, SSS Suspension
#93 JAMIESON MACDONALD
GRAFTON Ontario
Sponsors
Alpha MX/KMW, Leading Edge Escalators, St Onge Recreation, Husqvarna Canada
#15 TRAVIS BYROM
PONTYPOOL, ON
Sponsors
Alpha Mx, Tb land solutions, Tp contracting, Fxr
#34 TYLER CAMPBELL
THUNDER BAY, ON
Sponsors
Tycon motorsports, Excalibur motorcycle works, Fxr, Rolling designs
#98 JASON KUKIELKA
Vanessa
Sponsors
Cobra Canada, Hall Renegade race fuel, OG’s moto, Compound 138
#17 SAWYER SAUNDERS
SECHELT, BC
Sponsors
RentalEquip, Yourfloors.ca, Matrix Concepts Canada, Hi-Per Moto
#13 JR GIONETTE
BLIND RIVER *Canada*
Sponsors
Compound 138, Minton, Cobra Canada, FTA
#58 KAYDEN MUELLER
SPRUCE GROVE *Canada
Sponsors
Panther River, Pacific Modular, Riverside Motosports, Testco
#29 BECKETT BURKE
BURLINGTON, ON
Sponsors
Journeyplumbing, Fxr, Factory ride goggles, Gas gas canada
#97 CHANDLER POWELL
Ashton, ON
Sponsors
Fxr, Atlas, Yamaha motor canada, Mx101
#14 RYAN TAYLOR
Calgary, AB
Sponsors
Cobra Canada, Blackfoot Motosports, Fox Racing Canada, Shift Heating and Cooling
#18 PARKER HATT
Calgary, AB
Sponsors
Husqvarna Canada, BFD Moto, CJR Suspension, Fox Canada
TALON MEDAGLIA
Brookfield, NS
Sponsors
Valley Yamaha, Callus, Matrix concept Canada, Renegade fuel
#99 EVAN THALMAN
WEST ST PAUL
Sponsors
Thalman Logistics, Sigvalsasson Refrigeration, Fusion Industries, New Image Graphics
#13 TYLER KIRBY
Hawkesbury, ON
Sponsors
Ktm Canada, Oakley Canada, Mathias sport, Fox canada
Lars Van Berkel Racing Lommel MXGP
When I asked #107 Lars Van Berkel what he was going to do on his weekend off from the series, he told me something I wasn’t expecting – he’s race MXGP in Lommel. Yes, the European track that is always mentioned along with Gopher Dunes as one of the toughest sand tracks in the world. Good luck, Lars.
Red Bull Outliers Returns to Alberta
This year Red Bull is bringing back Red Bull Outliers, an unparalelled mass start, enduro competition. September 5-6 the event will take place in the Alberta Badlands. You can see a recap of the 2023 event here.
Both riders of multiple levels and spectators are invited to experience and witness this unmissable competition.
Riders are invited to register here at redbull.ca/outliers
Complete information about the event is available at redbull.ca/outliers.
Triple Crown Series Points Heading to Walton Raceway
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OK, I’ve run out of time. Have a great weekend off, everyone. I hope to head over to Vision Built to see some of our top riders preparing for the final round in Walton this coming weekend. Good luck to everyone heading here for the 2025 TransCan! I’ll see you all there for Opening Ceremonies.
2025 Walton TransCan Amateur GNC Schedule
Edited Tim Lee Jul 17 649pm
Wednesday
6:30 Alternate roll call at sign-in location
6:50 Heading to Gate
7:00 Int
7:15 Jr HON/GAS GAS (125cc & up)
7:30 Jr KAW/SUZ (125cc & up)
7:45 Jr KTM/HUS (125cc & up)
8:00 Jr YAM (125cc & up)
8:15 65cc
8:30 Vet +30/35/40/50/Vet Ladies
8:45 Pro
9:00 85 – 112cc 7-11 (no 65)
9:15 85 – 112cc 12-16
9:30 50cc
9:45 Break 30min
10:15 Jr YAM (125cc & up)
10:30 Jr KTM / HUS (125cc & up)
10:45 Jr KAW / SUZ (125cc & up)
11:00 Jr HON / GAS GAS (125cc & up)
11:15 Int
11:30 65cc
11:45 Vet +30/35/40/50/Vet Ladies
12:00 Pro
12:15 85 – 112cc 7-11 (no 65)
12:30 85 – 112cc 12-16
12:45 50cc
1:00 Break 30min
1:10 Staging
1:20 Head to gate
1:30 Hot lap
1:30 – 1:50 250 Int #1
1:50 – 2:15 65cc 7-9 #1
2:15 – 2:40 +25/+35 #1
2:40 – 3:05 Supermini #1
3:05 – 3:30 +50/Vet Ladies #1
3:30 – 3:55 50cc GP #1
3:55 Break 30min
4:05 Staging
4:15 Head to gate
4:25 Hot lap
4:30 – 4:50 Sportsman #1
4:50 – 5:15 Pro-Am #1
5:15 – 5:40 Ladies #1
5:40 – 6:05 65cc 10-11 #1
6:05 – 6:30 250 Jr #1
Thursday
6:40 Staging
6:50 Head to the gate
7:00 Hot lap
7:05 – 7:25 [2] Schoolboy #1
7:25 – 7:50 Girls 9-16 #1
7:50 – 8:15 85cc 7-11 #1
8:15 – 8:40 Open Jr #1
8:40 – 9:05 85cc 12-16 #1
9:05 – 9:30 Open Int #1
9:30 – 9:55 +40 #1
9:55 – 10:20 50cc 7-8 #1
10:20 – 10:45 50cc 4-6 #1
10:45 Break 30min
10:55 Staging
11:05 Head to gate
11:15 Hot lap
11:20 – 11:40 [1] Schoolboy #1
11:40 – 12:05 65cc GP #1
12:05 – 12:30 +50/Vet Ladies #2
12:30 – 12:55 Supermini #2
12:55 – 1:20 Youth Beg/Jr/Int #1
1:20 – 1:45 50cc GP #2
1:45 Break 30min
1:55 Staging
2:05 Head to gate
2:15 Hot lap
2:20 – 2:40 Two Stroke #1
2:40 – 3:05 65cc 10-11 #2
3:05 – 3:30 +30 #1
3:30 – 4:05 Pro-Am #2
4:05 Break 30min
4:15 Staging
4:25 Head to gate
4:35 Hot lap
4:40 – 5:00 250 Int #2
5:00 – 5:25 Sportsman #2
5:25 – 6:00 65cc 7-9 #2
6:00 – 6:25 Ladies #2
Friday
6:35 Staging
6:45 Head to gate
7:00 Hot lap
7:05 – 7:25 Open Int #2
7:25 – 7:50 +25/+35 #2
7:50 – 8:15 Open Jr #2
8:15 – 8:40 65cc GP #2
8:40 – 9:05 +40 #2
9:05 – 9:30 250 Jr #2
9:30 – 9:55 +30 #2
9:55 – 10:20 85cc 12-16 #2
10:20 – 10:45 50cc 7-8 #2
10:45 Break 30min
10:55 Staging
11:05 Head to gate
11:15 Hot lap
11:20 – 11:40 Two Stroke #2
11:40 – 12:05 Ladies #3
12:05 – 12:30 85cc 7-11 #2
12:30 – 1:55 Pro-Am #3
1:55 – 2:20 Youth Beg/Jr/Int #2
2:20 – 2:45 50cc 4-6 #2
2:45 Break 30min
2:55 Staging
3:05 Head to gate
3:15 Hot lap
3:20 – 3:40 [1] Schoolboy #2
3:40 – 4:05 +50/Vet Ladies #3
4:05 – 4:30 Girls 9-16 #2
4:30 – 4:55 50cc GP #3
4:55 Break 30min
5:05 Staging
5:15 Head to gate
5:25 Hot lap
5:25 – 5:45 Supermini #3
5:45 – 6:10 Sportsman #3
6:10 – 6:35 65cc 7-9 #3
6:35 – 7:00 [2] Schoolboy #2
Saturday
6:35 Staging
6:45 Head to gate
7:00 Hot lap
7:05 – 7:25 Two Stroke #3
7:25 – 7:50 85cc 7-11 #3
7:50 – 8:15 +30 #3
8:15 – 8:40 Open Int #3
8:40 – 9:05 Open Jr #3
9:05 – 9:30 Girls 9-16 #3
9:30 – 9:55 50cc 4-6 #3
9:55 Break 30min
10:05 Staging
10:15 Head to gate
10:25 Hot lap
10:25 – 10:45 [1] Schoolboy #3
10:45 – 11:10 65cc 10-11 #3
11:10 – 11:35 Youth Beg/Jr/Int #3
11:35 – 12:00 50cc 7-8 #3
12:00 Break 30min
12:10 Staging
12:20 Head to gate
12:30 Hot lap
12:35 – 12:55 [2] Schoolboy #3
12:55 – 1:20 +40 #3
1:20 – 1:45 85cc 12-16 #3
1:45 – 2:10 +25/+35 #3
2:10 Break 30 min
2:20 Staging
2:30 Head to gate
2:40 Hot lap
2:40 – 3:00 250 Int #3
3:00 – 3:25 65cc GP #3
3:25 – 3:50 250 Jr #3
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