Manitoba Provincial: Morden Amateur Day Photo Report

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Jul 4 2011 - 9:36am - evanotaylor
Manitoba Provincial: Morden Amateur Day Photo Report

 

Manitoba Motocross Association: Race Report from Shadow Valley Raceway in Morden, Manitoba.

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

 

Back again to Shadow Valley Raceway for the third time this year for the sixth and final round of the FXR Racing / Headingley Sport Shop Spring Series. This round was held on the Saturday leading up to the fourth round CMRC National tour which was held the following day. The track and pits were buzzing with activity with the pro rider's semis rolling in, the track lined with banners and with an end of a competitive Spring Series, a list of class champions were waiting to be crowned some great racing was in store.

 

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Here we are, back at Shadow Valley for round six of the spring series.
Here we are, back at Shadow Valley for round six of the spring series.
Fox Racing's Doug Dehaan borrowed a Transcanada Motorsports KX450F and dominated the Vet classes.
Fox Racing's Doug Dehaan borrowed a Transcanada Motorsports KX450F and dominated the Vet classes.
Topping the 50cc 7-8 class on the day was Sam Wilman whose pair of moto wins gave him the overall.
Topping the 50cc 7-8 class on the day was Sam Wilman whose pair of moto wins gave him the overall.
However it was Kasen Andrushko who took top honours as the 50cc 7-8 series champion. Sam Wilman and Noah Jacobson rounded out the series podium.
However it was Kasen Andrushko who took top honours as the 50cc 7-8 series champion. Sam Wilman and Noah Jacobson rounded out the series podium.
Justin Stewart had a breakout ride in Morden when he took his first overall in the MX-2 Beginner class.
Justin Stewart had a breakout ride in Morden when he took his first overall in the MX-2 Beginner class.
Jeff Klassen took the MX-2 Beginner title over Justin Stewart and Ernie Abrams respectively.
Jeff Klassen took the MX-2 Beginner title over Justin Stewart and Ernie Abrams respectively.
Ethan Spagrud took an overall in the 65 7-9 division in Morden.
Ethan Spagrud took an overall in the 65 7-9 division in Morden.
..But it was Radek Unrau who grabbed the Spring Series 65 7-9 title over Adam Wiebe and Ethan Spagrud.
..But it was Radek Unrau who grabbed the Spring Series 65 7-9 title over Adam Wiebe and Ethan Spagrud.
The Morden track witnessed a few inches of rain in the week leading up to the races, the bottom part of the track got the worst of it where the low spots on the track were occupied by famous Manitoba muck.
The Morden track witnessed a few inches of rain in the week leading up to the races, the bottom part of the track got the worst of it where the low spots on the track were occupied by famous Manitoba muck.
Troy Dumka took home a third overall in the Plus 40 class.
Troy Dumka took home a third overall in the Plus 40 class.
It was Kim Houde who picked up yet another Plus 40 series title in 2011.
It was Kim Houde who picked up yet another Plus 40 series title in 2011.
Dennis Perfanick grabbed the title in Plus 25 over Pete Tereck and Josh Penner.
Dennis Perfanick grabbed the title in Plus 25 over Pete Tereck and Josh Penner.
Because the classes in which pro riders would race were non-points races on the Amateur day, Lindsay Masse finished up the Youth A championship at the last race. Masse took a Youth A spring series title home over Rio Stoesz and Marcus Giesbrecht.
Because the classes in which pro riders would race were non-points races on the Amateur day, Lindsay Masse finished up the Youth A championship at the last race. Masse took a Youth A spring series title home over Rio Stoesz and Marcus Giesbrecht.
The fence was lined with riders watching other groups during morning practice.
The fence was lined with riders watching other groups during morning practice.
Brendyn Heide had a great end to his series. Heide took an overall in the 85 12-16 class to go with the title he took home in the same class. Travis Klassen and Devon Wiebe rounded out the series podium.
Brendyn Heide had a great end to his series. Heide took an overall in the 85 12-16 class to go with the title he took home in the same class. Travis Klassen and Devon Wiebe rounded out the series podium.
The National weekends always bring a few of the country's top Intermediates along with the tour. British Columbia's Trae Franklin's 2-1 topped the 1-2 scores of Zach Deiana for the overall.
The National weekends always bring a few of the country's top Intermediates along with the tour. British Columbia's Trae Franklin's 2-1 topped the 1-2 scores of Zach Deiana for the overall.
Mark Sexton has been turning heads all spring with his always improving speed. Sexton grabbed the MX-2 Intermediate spring title over Tylor Plett and Carson Wiebe.
Mark Sexton has been turning heads all spring with his always improving speed. Sexton grabbed the MX-2 Intermediate spring title over Tylor Plett and Carson Wiebe.
Corey Heide took an MX-1 Junior overall in Shadow Valley Raceway.
Corey Heide took an MX-1 Junior overall in Shadow Valley Raceway.
Scott Giesbrecht didn't race the weekend but had enough of a points lead to take the MX-1 Junior title over Cole Lawrence and Corey Heide.
Scott Giesbrecht didn't race the weekend but had enough of a points lead to take the MX-1 Junior title over Cole Lawrence and Corey Heide.
DJ Burmey blows past some banners en route to an overall in the 65 10-11 category.
DJ Burmey blows past some banners en route to an overall in the 65 10-11 category.
Nathan Williamson was the top dog in the series taking home a title in 65 10-11 action over Tye Beischer and Jimmy Kornelson.
Nathan Williamson was the top dog in the series taking home a title in 65 10-11 action over Tye Beischer and Jimmy Kornelson.
Justin Jensen still hung around all weekend even after breaking his forearm in practice.
Justin Jensen still hung around all weekend even after breaking his forearm in practice.
Some deep ruts combined with the muddy conditions claimed more than a few crashes.
Some deep ruts combined with the muddy conditions claimed more than a few crashes.
Stephen Froese grabbed the overall on the day in the MX-1 Beginner class over Peter Abrams and Adam Orvis.
Stephen Froese grabbed the overall on the day in the MX-1 Beginner class over Peter Abrams and Adam Orvis.
Another rider who didn't race today, Derek Klassen had enough of a points lead in the MX-1 Beginner class to claim the series championship.
Another rider who didn't race today, Derek Klassen had enough of a points lead in the MX-1 Beginner class to claim the series championship.
Jamie Burmey is back from a few injuries and a recent trip to Texas. Burmey took a second overall behind Ami Houde in Morden.
Jamie Burmey is back from a few injuries and a recent trip to Texas. Burmey took a second overall behind Ami Houde in Morden.
Ami Houde took the spring title in the Ladies division over Rachel Regier and Lauren Gilmore.
Ami Houde took the spring title in the Ladies division over Rachel Regier and Lauren Gilmore.
Eric Fardoe waits to get his bike pulled out by a skid-steer after burying it in the mud.
Eric Fardoe waits to get his bike pulled out by a skid-steer after burying it in the mud.
Kevin Solarchuck topped the Vet Junior class with an overall.
Kevin Solarchuck topped the Vet Junior class with an overall.
..While Marvin Penner took the series title in the same class.
..While Marvin Penner took the series title in the same class.
Rio Stoesz was crowned spring series class champion in the MX-2 Pro class over Marcus Giesbrecht and Garrett Graboweski.
Rio Stoesz was crowned spring series class champion in the MX-2 Pro class over Marcus Giesbrecht and Garrett Graboweski.
Caleb Van der Meer handily took the overall in the Youth B over the 125 of Brady Love and Jesse Dilazzaro.
Caleb Van der Meer handily took the overall in the Youth B over the 125 of Brady Love and Jesse Dilazzaro.
Josh Penner may not have won the battle in the Youth B class on the day but he won the war. Penner took top honours as the Youth B series champion over Cole Jacobson and Brent Foote.
Josh Penner may not have won the battle in the Youth B class on the day but he won the war. Penner took top honours as the Youth B series champion over Cole Jacobson and Brent Foote.
Isaac Gordon has been tearing up the 50cc 4-6 class all spring taking home a first overall trophy as well as the spring series championship in the same division.
Isaac Gordon has been tearing up the 50cc 4-6 class all spring taking home a first overall trophy as well as the spring series championship in the same division.
Christian Raffard also got his bike pulled out from the mud.
Christian Raffard also got his bike pulled out from the mud.
Taking the series title in MX-1 Pro action was Coard Allard. Following Allard to the series podium was Lindsay Masse and Josh Penner.
Taking the series title in MX-1 Pro action was Coard Allard. Following Allard to the series podium was Lindsay Masse and Josh Penner.
Andre Peters earned a second place overall in the 85cc 7-11 class behind DJ Burmey and ahead of Nathan Williamson..
Andre Peters earned a second place overall in the 85cc 7-11 class behind DJ Burmey and ahead of Nathan Williamson..
..But Jaxton Unrau was the one taking top honours for the title over Nathan Williamson and Adam Wiebe.
..But Jaxton Unrau was the one taking top honours for the title over Nathan Williamson and Adam Wiebe.
Brian Klassen took a Supermini overall over Cam Toole and Travis Klassen respectively..
Brian Klassen took a Supermini overall over Cam Toole and Travis Klassen respectively..
..While the Supermini series podium saw a reversal of positions where Travis Klassen was victor in the series over Cam Toole and Brian Klassen.
..While the Supermini series podium saw a reversal of positions where Travis Klassen was victor in the series over Cam Toole and Brian Klassen.
There were some cool half-time promo events going on including a pair of intermediate riders jumping over a sponsor's mascot!
There were some cool half-time promo events going on including a pair of intermediate riders jumping over a sponsor's mascot!
Richmond Morin took a pair of overalls in MX-2 Junior and MX-3 Junior on the day.
Richmond Morin took a pair of overalls in MX-2 Junior and MX-3 Junior on the day.
Tom Regier took home a third overall aboard his KX125 in MX-3 Junior action.
Tom Regier took home a third overall aboard his KX125 in MX-3 Junior action.
Joel Kostuik took home two spring series titles in MX-2 Junior and MX-3 Junior.
Joel Kostuik took home two spring series titles in MX-2 Junior and MX-3 Junior.
Nova Scotia native Daniel Mcrae (524) has been around Manitoba for a few races this spring contesting in the MX-1 Intermediate and Youth A classes aboard a YZ250.
Nova Scotia native Daniel Mcrae (524) has been around Manitoba for a few races this spring contesting in the MX-1 Intermediate and Youth A classes aboard a YZ250.
Tylor Plett took another overall in MX-1 Intermediate to go with his spring series championship.
Tylor Plett took another overall in MX-1 Intermediate to go with his spring series championship.
Foam fingers and lots of stickers were easily found in the pits form various semis.
Foam fingers and lots of stickers were easily found in the pits form various semis.
Herman Dettman took an overall and series title in the Plus 40 B division.
Herman Dettman took an overall and series title in the Plus 40 B division.
There were some awards and prizes up for grabs at the end of the day.
There were some awards and prizes up for grabs at the end of the day.
The trophy presentation at the end of the day was one of the coolest parts of the day.
The trophy presentation at the end of the day was one of the coolest parts of the day.
Early in the week leading up to the weekend word came through that Mike Mooney, a well known racer in the ATV community, had passed away from a work site accident. (photo: Doug Engstrom)
Early in the week leading up to the weekend word came through that Mike Mooney, a well known racer in the ATV community, had passed away from a work site accident. (photo: Doug Engstrom)
Godspeed Mike, you left us much too soon.
Godspeed Mike, you left us much too soon.

Comments

Kids on the podium

Submitted by Drtbykr on July 5, 2011 - 11:44am.

Are so cute, and cool!

Hope riders are educated about heat stroke.

Submitted by Drtbykr on July 5, 2011 - 11:43am.

It is great to leave everything you have on the track, but the recent tragedy in the States should hopefully be a learning experience.

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