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The Story Behind the Photo: Jeff McConkey|Walton 2009

The Story Behind the Photo: Jeff McConkey|Walton 2009 By Billy Rainford Some of you may only know Jeff McConkey as the guy who gives you his ‘McThoughts’ each week after the Supercross events, but he’s seen this sport from all sides. Back in 2009, he got the opportunity to help South African rider, Kerim Fitz-Gerald. (It was also the year I slept in a 1989 Buick Electra Estate Wagon and

Out of the Blue: Sabrina Bastien

Out of the Blue: Sabrina Bastien By Jeff McConkey Name: Sabrina Bastien Birthday: March 8th, 1997 Hometown: Sainte-Catherine, Quebec School & Grade: Student in the Paralegal Technology program at O’Sullivan College of Montreal Number: 418 Bike: 2008 Honda CRF150R Expert Race Club: FMSQ (Fédération des Motocyclistes de sentiers du Québec) Classes: Women Beginner A How did you get started in races? It is my boyfriend that introduced me to the

Marco Cannella Injury Update

Marco Cannella Injury Update By Billy Rainford Fast up-and-coming Intermediate rider, #46 Marco Cannella, is on the short list of riders to keep a close eye on rising through the amateur ranks here in Canada. The 15-year-old Hamilton, Ontario, rider has been down south training at GPF in Cairo, Georgia, getting ready for the upcoming season. He was entered in the Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona International Speedway March

Detroit SX | Photo Gallery

Detroit SX | Photo Gallery Photos and captions by Billy Rainford By now, I hope it’s safe to assume you’ve all had a chance to watch the racing on TV or the internet from last weekend at Ford Field in Detroit. Jeff posted his ‘McThoughts’ on the weekend and we’ve already put up our ‘Faces at the Races’ column, so here are a bunch of photos from the racing action

Donk on the Pulp MX Show Tonight

McElrath, Hill, Osterman, Bell, Donk on Pulpmx Show Tonight The Pulpmx Show presented by BTOSports.com and Fly Racing comes in hot tonight with a look at the controversies from Detroit SX and we’ll throw a red cross flag on pretty much everything. Host Steve Matthes will welcome in FMX legend Kenny “Taco” Bell and Vicky Golden’s mechanic Scott “Donk” Donkersgoed. Bell’s seen and done pretty much everything so we’ll talk

Faces at the Races – Detroit SX

Faces at the Races – Detroit SX By Billy Rainford Photos by Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford It’s time for a long look at the people who were at Ford Field this past weekend for round 11/4 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. No race shots here, just people and things. Grab a beverage, this is a long one.  

Walton raceway 2016 Facility Schedule

Walton Raceway 2016 Facility Schedule   WALTON, Ontario. (March 21 , 2016) – Walton Raceway is excited to release its Facility Event Schedule for the 2016 season. Our Event schedule includes our 25th Annual Parts Canada TransCan – Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship Event, featuring the Canadian Motocross Amateur Grand National Championship Wednesday to Saturday and the NEW Sunday PRO OPEN $30,000 Pro Purse and SUPERFINAL. In addition to TransCan