The Pros' 2011 Most Memorable Moments--The Women

Jan 25 2012 - 2:36pm - bigwave

The Pros' 2011 Most Memorable Moments--The Women

By Billy Rainford

At the end of each year, we always do our MMM from the past season, but we thought it might be interesting to find out what the racers had to say. We’ve heard from just about all our top riders, so, for starters, here’s what the Top Five from both West and East in the Women’s class (ladies first, of course) pegged as their Most Memorable Moments:

Sydney Dickson--5th West

My Most Memorable Moment of 2011 in Canada HAS to be the first round of the Nationals at Kamloops. It was four days after my 17th birthday, and I was going into it with the goal of top 5, and just staying up. Then, halfway through the first moto, I found myself comfortably in 1st! Second moto, I told myself I was fine with 2nd or 3rd, and I was just riding then I was in 1st again. It was the craziest moment of my life to date. Not a ton of people can say that at 17 years old they stood on the top step of a podium and sprayed champagne. I feel insanely blessed that I can say that, and have to give a huge thanks to Devol Engineering, Thomas MX Schools, Fusion Graphix, Ritchey Racer, Motorex, Leo Vince, Spy Optics, Motonation, and Novik. :)

Camille Baker--4th West

My Most Memorable part of 2011 was getting stuck in the first corner mud pit in Calgary and having to get pulled through like I was on a 50!! Sooooo embarrassing!

Rachel Springman--3rd West

Mine is standing on the podium for the first time in Naniamo, being able to thank my parents for all they’ve done, and not being able to get my champagne open!

Missy Hackett--2nd West

My Most Memorable Moment would probably be jumping on my stock Husqvarna CR 125cc two-stroke after 6 years! Then racing it in the gooey Calgary mud! It was definitely a challenge trying to keep up with the four-strokes!

Denaye Giroux--1st West

My Most Memorable Moment would have to be in Calgary, winning my first Championship! That day was absolutely horrible, the track was a mess, and it rained all day. Anything could have happened that day, but it was good to get both moto wins and finish off the west series on a good note…and having lots of friends and family around that day to see it all happen.

Kirsten MacDonald--5th East

I would have to say, to do with the nationals, it would be getting second place at Ste Julie my first moto and running with (Taylor) Miller for the first couple of laps until I tired. Unfortunately, second moto I was running second again and fell in the mud in one of the corners. Ste Julie, though, is by far one of my favs.

Winning the MMRS national was by far the most exciting thing though; probably my best two races all season…close battles with Kassie Boone and winning a big chunk of mulllllaaaaaa!

Alex Josey--4th East

My Most Memorable Moment this year was finally getting on the podium at Sand Del Lee. I knew I had what it took and Sand Del Lee is one of my favourite tracks. The competition this year was good. There were a lot of girls all around the same speed which made for good racing. Proud moment to get on the box and make dad cry!

Karly Pozdnekoff--3rd East

I am finding it hard to pin-point my Most Memorable Moment because the entire 2011 season was memorable. Growing up racing, my whole family was involved and we'd travel all over Alberta racing together. I made the big move to Ontario this year and "family" consisted of my boyfriend and I practicing during the week, working on bikes, and travelling everywhere together with my bike in the back of the truck and tent trailer in tow. It was endlessly interesting and definitely served as a new chapter in my life. I am thankful for all the work my parents put in over the years in order for my brother, sister and myself to follow in my dad’s footsteps as racers.

Brianna DeGray--2nd East

My Most Memorable Moment I had in the 2011 series first off would be the tracks. They were prepped great and wicked fun! Also, the sick battles between the 450 guys. They always put on a sick show!

Taylor Miller--1st East