Kamloops Saturday Photo Report

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Jun 4 2011 - 11:58pm - James Lissimore
Kamloops Saturday Photo Report

By James Lissimore

 

Saturday is a wrap here at Whispering Pines Raceway in Kamloops as the riders and mechanics tech'd their machines in anticipation of the big season opener tomorrow and caught up with people they hadn't seen all winter. Here are a few photos from the day as we get ready to start another season of Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross.

 

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Defending MX2 Champion, Tyler Medaglia, signs a few autographs for some happy kids.
Defending MX2 Champion, Tyler Medaglia, signs a few autographs for some happy kids.
Denaye Giroux was getting some racing in today in anticipation of the kick off of the Women's West series tomorrow.
Denaye Giroux was getting some racing in today in anticipation of the kick off of the Women's West series tomorrow.
Blackfoot's Jeff Mason puts the finishing touches on Colton Facciotti's YZ450F.
Blackfoot's Jeff Mason puts the finishing touches on Colton Facciotti's YZ450F.
Johny Silegren is working on the number 4 of Kyle Keast.
Johny Silegren is working on the number 4 of Kyle Keast.
Kyle Keast's Royal Distributing KTM 450.
Kyle Keast's Royal Distributing KTM 450.
Custom graphics on Keast's Matrix stand.
Custom graphics on Keast's Matrix stand.
On the factory backed KTM team for 2011, last year's breakout rider, Kaven Benoit, is looking to keep the momentum rolling.
On the factory backed KTM team for 2011, last year's breakout rider, Kaven Benoit, is looking to keep the momentum rolling.
Michael Willard dials in his KTM 350.
Michael Willard dials in his KTM 350.
Jay Burke's CR450.
Jay Burke's CR450.
I try to take photos of Brett Lee when he's eating or doing something strange.
I try to take photos of Brett Lee when he's eating or doing something strange.
New MX1 rider, Parker Allison talks to Tyler and Jeremy Medaglia's dad, Derrick.
New MX1 rider, Parker Allison talks to Tyler and Jeremy Medaglia's dad, Derrick.
Matrix has plenty of customized stands at the races this weekend.
Matrix has plenty of customized stands at the races this weekend.
Bobby Kiniry sets up the levers "Bradshaw style" on his Rockstar OTSFF Suzuki.
Bobby Kiniry sets up the levers "Bradshaw style" on his Rockstar OTSFF Suzuki.
Jimmy, OTSFF's truck driver models the latest in casual wear from Rockstar.
Jimmy, OTSFF's truck driver models the latest in casual wear from Rockstar.
Josh Snider's Redemption Racing Kawi's look clean in white this year.
Josh Snider's Redemption Racing Kawi's look clean in white this year.
Teddy Maier is excited to move up to the 450 class.
Teddy Maier is excited to move up to the 450 class.
Pablo the DMX dog.
Pablo the DMX dog.
Canadian legend, JSR, talks with 2-time champ and the man most pick to win this weekend, Colton Facciotti.
Canadian legend, JSR, talks with 2-time champ and the man most pick to win this weekend, Colton Facciotti.
Tuning is certainly a much different affair these days in the age of fuel injection.
Tuning is certainly a much different affair these days in the age of fuel injection.
Plenty of DMX and RacerXCanada love on Cliffee's tool box.
Plenty of DMX and RacerXCanada love on Cliffee's tool box.
Kohl Canaday made a big splash last year when he came out and finished top 10 at his first pro race. Unfortunately, he blew out his knee and is out for the year.
Kohl Canaday made a big splash last year when he came out and finished top 10 at his first pro race. Unfortunately, he blew out his knee and is out for the year.
Denaye Giroux and Shawn Maffenbeier of the Yamalube Schrader's Yamaha team get their likenesses staring back at them while pitted out of their semi.
Denaye Giroux and Shawn Maffenbeier of the Yamalube Schrader's Yamaha team get their likenesses staring back at them while pitted out of their semi.
Topher Ingalls is another of the fast group of American riders that are making their first appearance in the Canadian series.
Topher Ingalls is another of the fast group of American riders that are making their first appearance in the Canadian series.
Brendan Sopel has a really sick setup in the pits for his Limenine graphics company. Make sure to stop by if you're at the track and see his latest creations.
Brendan Sopel has a really sick setup in the pits for his Limenine graphics company. Make sure to stop by if you're at the track and see his latest creations.
Hampered by injuries the past couple years, Lee Coutts is here but elected to just race amateur day today.
Hampered by injuries the past couple years, Lee Coutts is here but elected to just race amateur day today.
Many of the top Intermediates were out racing today in preparation of taking on the National tomorrow. One of BC's top Intermediates, Josh Hamelin, blows up a berm.
Many of the top Intermediates were out racing today in preparation of taking on the National tomorrow. One of BC's top Intermediates, Josh Hamelin, blows up a berm.
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