2016 Direct Motocross Awards By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford It’s that time of year again when we have some fun and hand out our annual Direct Motocross Awards. We try to give out awards in most of the usual categories and add a few of our own for a twist. 2016 was a year of unprecedented competition in our Pro series. With a field this deep, standing out was
Faces at the Races | 2016 Recap By Billy Rainford Photos by Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Take a trip from Round 1 in Kamloops, BC all the way across Canada to Round 10 in Barrie, ON in this ‘Faces at the Races‘ look at the 2016 Rockstar Energy MX Nationals. It’s a long trip so get comfortable!
5 Lap Sprint | Christmas Edition | Part 3 By Jeff McConkey Over the last week or so, I reached out to a variety of moto friends – Racers, mechanics, and industry. It’s always a fun time to pick their brains and hear their silly answers to my silly questions. There will be a couple more coming up over the Holidays, so give them a look. Here’s Part 3: What
25 Days of Christmas | Day 21 | Redemption Racing By Billy Rainford Santa Claus was usually incognito when he showed up to catch some of the racing action at the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals, but once everyone had packed up and left whichever track we happened to be at, the fat man would swoop in and clear the Redemption Racing pits of every last morsel of food. How else
25 Days of Christmas | Day 16 | Fly Racing Flight Kidney Belt By Billy Rainford Santa Claus has been confused about this one for a while now. Has the human body evolved beyond the use of kidneys? Has something changed inside our guts that now supports them like it never used to, only as far back as the 1990’s? Do riders and racers care less for their bodies’ futures than
25 Days of Christmas | Day 15 | Fox 180 Monster Pro Circuit Special Edition By Billy Rainford Since the beginning, Fox Racing and Pro Circuit have been establishing legendary legacies in differing ways: The steel that drives us forward, and the fabric that binds us together. Combined they have a total of 98 pro championships but now they have blended their two unique backgrounds to create a Special Edition gear
The Story Behind the Photo | Ryan Lockhart | Sand Del Lee 2008 By Billy Rainford When we posted a photo of #22 Kyle Beaton on Instagram winning the 2008 CMRC Motocross National at Sand Del Lee, it prompted a comment from fellow competitor, #9 Ryan Lockhart. Ryan alluded to a story he says he tells “10-12 times a year,” so we had to get to the bottom of it.
5 Lap Sprint | Christmas Edition | Part 1 By Jeff McConkey Since the Holidays are just around the corner, I figured it was time for some “5 Lap Sprints.” With so many great people in the industry, I couldn’t do just one, so this is only Part 1 of the Holiday Edition. I reached out to everyone: racers, mechanics, and industry, so I hope you all enjoy, and keep posted
Rockstar Energy MX Nationals | Good-Bye Nanaimo, Hello Prince George By Billy Rainford When we caught wind of the rumour that the 2017 Rockstar Energy MX Nationals may be bidding farewell to the beautiful island city of Nanaimo, BC, I have to admit, my wallet said thank you. The obvious concern about heading to Nanaimo each June is the exorbitant costs involved in getting across the Georgia Straight on the
‘To Hell and Back’ – I Take On the Corduroy Enduro…and Lose By Jeff McConkey Photos by Melissa Munns My 2015 Corduroy Enduro experience. Now where do I begin? I believe Billy and I were coming home from either the Moncton National or the Ulverton National. After hours and hours of driving and bench racing, Billy popped the question “Hey…would you race The Cord?” I think I replied, “Sure, if