Manitoba Provincial Race Report: Northern Lights Raceway

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Sep 29 2010 - 11:03am - evanotaylor
Manitoba Provincial Race Report: Northern Lights Raceway

 

Manitoba Motocross Association: Race Report from Northern Lights Raceway from Gimli, Manitoba.

photos and report by Evan Taylor - www.evantaylorphotography.ca

Race Report sponsored by Taylor Chiropractic Office (204) 339-1631

 

Gimli's Northern Lights Raceway held home to round seven of the Transcanada Motorsports / Capitol Motosports fall series. After a few days of rain hit southern Manitoba, the weather turned around for Saturday for some great races. 

I don't think we could have asked for a better day to race on.
I don't think we could have asked for a better day to race on.
The track area was buzzing with activity this weekend. Along with the motocross races, gliders and parachuters filled the overhead sky and the next door drag strip/race circuit was in action all day.
The track area was buzzing with activity this weekend. Along with the motocross races, gliders and parachuters filled the overhead sky and the next door drag strip/race circuit was in action all day.
Rylin Katazinski had a great raceday. Katazinski put in two strong motos and kept the 50cc 7-8 class front runner Ethan Scott honest in both motos.
Rylin Katazinski had a great raceday. Katazinski put in two strong motos and kept the 50cc 7-8 class front runner Ethan Scott honest in both motos.
Kayl Brown (277) made a return back to the MMA scene. Brown took two moto wins and an overall in MX-1 Junior as well as fifth overall in MX-2 Junior.
Kayl Brown (277) made a return back to the MMA scene. Brown took two moto wins and an overall in MX-1 Junior as well as fifth overall in MX-2 Junior.
Tyler Groening's 8-8 motos earned him 8th overall in 65cc Pee Wee B.
Tyler Groening's 8-8 motos earned him 8th overall in 65cc Pee Wee B.
Picking up fourth overall in Plus 40 was Troy Dumka.
Picking up fourth overall in Plus 40 was Troy Dumka.
MX-2 Junior points leaders Tylor Plett (100) and Mark Sexton (34) were battling hard in moto one. Plett was hounding the back tire of leader Sexton for the first few laps until pulling the trigger and ran up the inside of a big bowl turn, running the #34 high and eventually led him to hit the ground. Plett would go on to win the moto as well as the second moto while Sexton's 5-2 gave him second overall. Plett now leads Sexton by 3 points going into the final round.
MX-2 Junior points leaders Tylor Plett (100) and Mark Sexton (34) were battling hard in moto one. Plett was hounding the back tire of leader Sexton for the first few laps until pulling the trigger and ran up the inside of a big bowl turn, running the #34 high and eventually led him to hit the ground. Plett would go on to win the moto as well as the second moto while Sexton's 5-2 gave him second overall. Plett now leads Sexton by 3 points going into the final round.
Tyson Rudney's 2-2 in MX-2 Beginner put him to second overall on the day.
Tyson Rudney's 2-2 in MX-2 Beginner put him to second overall on the day.
Following the MMA's new 'no whoops' rules, the gnarly Gimli whoops were traded in favor for a set of two triples.
Following the MMA's new 'no whoops' rules, the gnarly Gimli whoops were traded in favor for a set of two triples.
Jaret Enns didn't have the best of luck today. Enns swapped out upon landing a double and was ejected from this RMZ, hitting the ground hard. Later on, Enns would twist up his ankle ending his race day early.
Jaret Enns didn't have the best of luck today. Enns swapped out upon landing a double and was ejected from this RMZ, hitting the ground hard. Later on, Enns would twist up his ankle ending his race day early.
Casey Peters cracked a top five position in MX-3 Junior with a fifth overall.
Casey Peters cracked a top five position in MX-3 Junior with a fifth overall.
65cc Pee Wee A racer Jimmy Kornelsen grabbed a sixth overall in Gimli.
65cc Pee Wee A racer Jimmy Kornelsen grabbed a sixth overall in Gimli.
Isaac Gordon's 6-2 finishes in 50cc 4-6 earned himself fourth overall.
Isaac Gordon's 6-2 finishes in 50cc 4-6 earned himself fourth overall.
The biggest battle in MX-2 Intermediate is that between Braden Jonsson (337) and Coard Allard (992) for second in points. Allard lead Jonsson by seven points coming into round seven and the two left Gimli with the same difference.
The biggest battle in MX-2 Intermediate is that between Braden Jonsson (337) and Coard Allard (992) for second in points. Allard lead Jonsson by seven points coming into round seven and the two left Gimli with the same difference.
Struggling with crashes during a few motos this season, Aaron Pfrimmer posted up on the third spot of the podium in MX-1 Pro.
Struggling with crashes during a few motos this season, Aaron Pfrimmer posted up on the third spot of the podium in MX-1 Pro.
Radek Unrau wasn't happy after snapping his chain on the first lap of the first 85cc 7-11 moto.
Radek Unrau wasn't happy after snapping his chain on the first lap of the first 85cc 7-11 moto.
Taking second on the day in Vet Master was Grant Hlady.
Taking second on the day in Vet Master was Grant Hlady.
Melissa Sexton just missed the Ladies top five with sixth overall.
Melissa Sexton just missed the Ladies top five with sixth overall.
James Hogue made an appearance in Vet Junior this weekend. Hogue took sixth overall.
James Hogue made an appearance in Vet Junior this weekend. Hogue took sixth overall.
Tyler Rudney and his Kawasaki scored eighth overall in 85cc 7-11.
Tyler Rudney and his Kawasaki scored eighth overall in 85cc 7-11.
Cory Heide borrowed a 450 for the weekend and went 5-2 for third overall behind Kayl Brown and Justin Fillion.
Cory Heide borrowed a 450 for the weekend and went 5-2 for third overall behind Kayl Brown and Justin Fillion.
Branden Senchuck's second moto win sealed him the MX-1 Intermediate overall.
Branden Senchuck's second moto win sealed him the MX-1 Intermediate overall.
Transcanada Kawasaki's Pearce McKellar grabbed 8th overall in Youth A action.
Transcanada Kawasaki's Pearce McKellar grabbed 8th overall in Youth A action.
Travis Klassen was on the gas this weekend earning the last spot on the 85cc 12-16 podium after Josh Bell and Kent Navitka respectively.
Travis Klassen was on the gas this weekend earning the last spot on the 85cc 12-16 podium after Josh Bell and Kent Navitka respectively.
Trevor "The CTi Guy" Greaves pair of thirds in Plus 25 earned him third overall.
Trevor "The CTi Guy" Greaves pair of thirds in Plus 25 earned him third overall.
Jesse DiLazzaro has been riding a 450 lately and it seems to be suiting him well as a Youth B sixth overall shows.
Jesse DiLazzaro has been riding a 450 lately and it seems to be suiting him well as a Youth B sixth overall shows.
Marcus Giesbrecht was the guy to beat in MX-2 Intermediate with perfect moto scores and an overall.
Marcus Giesbrecht was the guy to beat in MX-2 Intermediate with perfect moto scores and an overall.
Derek Klassen brapped his KTM en route to third overall in MX-1 Beginner.
Derek Klassen brapped his KTM en route to third overall in MX-1 Beginner.
Supermini rider Tyler Headworth rounded out the top five with a set of fifths on the day.
Supermini rider Tyler Headworth rounded out the top five with a set of fifths on the day.
Luke Mcfadden scored fifth overall in MX-2 Pro.
Luke Mcfadden scored fifth overall in MX-2 Pro.
Steve Sandfuchs' 9-8 motos were good for eighth overall in Plus 40 B.
Steve Sandfuchs' 9-8 motos were good for eighth overall in Plus 40 B.
Had to throw this one of Ryan Millar in here!
Had to throw this one of Ryan Millar in here!
See you in Altona!
See you in Altona!
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