Out of the Blue: Krista Casselman By Jeff McConkey Name: Krista Casselman Birthday: September 13th, 1995 Hometown: Gatineau, Quebec School & Grade or Occupation: 2nd year Graphic Design student, took a year off to work and ride Number: 16 Bike: 2015 YZ 250F Race Club: CMRC, AMA, MX101, I4MX Classes: Ladies, Ladies A, MX2 Beginner, 250 Beginner, Woman’s Nationals How did you get started in racing? Since I was 9 I have always had trail
Faces at the Races: East Rutherford SX Photos and captions by Billy Rainford In 2014, I had to choose between going to the inaugural Monster Energy AMA Supercross just over the bridge from NYC in East Rutherford, NJ or head down to the final round of Supercross in Las Vegas. Because we had so many Canadians racing in both the Amsoil Amateur Arencross Championships and the Geico Endurocross in Nevada,
Photo Report: MMRS Round 1 at Cochranes Track Photos and captions by Jeff McConkey The 2015 MMRS KTM Provincial Series kicked off Sunday, April 26th at Cochranes MX Track near Brighton, Ontario. The weather was a little chilly but that didn’t stop the action from heating up. There was fantastic racing from the 50cc class all the way up to the Open A class. One of the highlights has to be
McThoughts: East Rutherford SX By Jeff McConkey The 2nd-to-last SX round of the 2015 Monster Energy AMA series kicked-off Saturday. For the first time it was a day race, and the fans of New York/New Jersey were treated to some great racing. The 450 Championship has long been decided, but that didn’t stop the great action. The 250 East had yet to be decided, but it was pretty darn close. If
Frid’Eh Update #17 Presented by MB1 Suspension Canada By Kyle Carruthers, Jeff McConkey, and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #17 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update once again brought to you by the gang over at MB1 Suspension Canada. For 2015, #17 belongs to Seth Rarick. Since Seth rides for the Redemption Racing Fly Dragon KTM team, and since they are always very quick with a delicious, piping hot cup of
TLD Thursday Wallpapers – Gopher Dunes Season Opener By Billy Rainford It was great to get out and shoot photos outside after the long winter of Canadian hibernation! It was the first race for most Ontario-based riders in a few months so there were definitely a few cobwebs to clear and forearms to massage. Decorate your desktop with these Troy Lee Designs photos from last weekend at Gopher Dunes.
On the Radar: Greg Quantz By Jeff McConkey Name: Greg Quantz Age: 34 Hometown: Calgary, AB Occupation: Owner/Operator GQ Consulting Ltd, Drilling Fluids Engineer Bike: Yamaha YZ450F, Yamaha YZ250F, Husqvarna TE350 Race Club: CMRC, CMA, WRMA Classes: MX- Intermediate, Offroad- Pro, Ice Racing- Pro How did you get started in racing? My dad always had these older bikes in the garage and he would neeevvverrr let me ride them. I kept asking and
Out of the Blue: Cara Dadswell By Jeff McConkey Name: Cara-Christine DadswellBirthday: Nov 1, 1988 Hometown: Port Elgin, ON (Living in Edmonton, AB) Occupation: Truck DriverNumber: 144 Bike: 2013 Crf150r Race Club: ADRA Classes: Ladies A, Junior. How did you get started in racing? I bought my first bike when I was 21 and slowly started meeting more riders. They took me to the track a few times and there was no turning back. As
A Quick Look at the MMRS MX School By Jeff McConkey This past Saturday, The Maguires Motocross Racing Series held there annual MX School and Practice weekend to kick-off the 2015 season. The MMRS Club held its first event at the Cochranes Track near Brighton, Ontario. This was a school for all ages and abilities, and boasted a stacked list of instructors. There was a great turnout this year as
A Few Photos from Practice at Swiona MX By Billy Rainford I had the chance to head a little west of London to check out the TVR practice at Swiona MX in Iona Station on Saturday. We weren’t there very long but here are a few shots I managed to take while we were there. It looked like a great group of riders having a great afternoon in the spring