Style Check – Calgary Whip Contest By Billy Rainford OK, so there is no ‘official’ Whip Contest, but there are two specific jumps on the circuit that lend themselves nicely to us having some fun like this – Ulverton in Quebec and the International Jump on the Wild Rose MX track in Calgary. I look forward to standing beside this marquee jump every year during first practice to see who
Calgary National Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography Round 3 of the 2015 Rockstar Energy MX Nationals took place at Wild Rose MX Park in downtown Calgary, Alberta, this past Sunday. Riders were looking forward to the jumpy and fun track that some described as the first ‘real’ national-calibre track of the season. The weather was brisk, to say the least, and hovered around the 10-degree
Women’s West Round 3 Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography The 2015 Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals came to a conclusion this past Saturday at Wild Rose M Park in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Heading into Saturday, Yorkton, SK rider, #2 Kennedy Lutz was in control of the standings, but a mid-week practice fall took her out of competition due to a knee injury. The title would come
Women’s West Final Round Race Report By Billy Rainford The 3-round Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals came to an end today from Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary, AB. Heading into the last 2 motos, #2 Kennedy Lutz held a 6-pont lead over #3 Sara King. Unfortunately, a mid-week fall has injured Kennedy’s knee forcing her to miss this final round. Sitting behind King in 3rd was #631 Rachel Springman. The
Faces at the Races – Nanaimo National Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography Everyone loves a good race shot, but sometimes capturing a moment around the edges of the track can be just as entertaining, if not more. Here are a bunch of shots through the lens of Clayton Racicot from round 2 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals at Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC.
Nanaimo National Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography The Wastelands has been host to round 1 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals the past few years but this year the Vancouver Island track would play host to round 2. Whether or not the order would have made a difference is moot because two rounds are in the books and the weather was perfect for both. Last
Schrader’s Women’s West Round 2 Photos By Billy Rainford Guest contributor, Summer Knowles, took us all through the racing action in her article yesterday, so here are a bunch of photos from round 2 at the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. The final round takes place this Saturday at Wild Rose MX in Calgary, AB. See you all there!
Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals Round 2 Race Report By Summer Knowles Would be women’s competitor, Summer Knowles, takes the reins this week to give her take on round 2 of the Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals from the Wastelands in Nanaimo, BC. Schrader’s Women’s West Nationals – Round 2 The Wastelands, Nanaimo, BC By Summer Knowles Direct Motocross is a huge supporter of Canadian women’s motocross and I am very
Keast Draws First Blood in KTM Canada Supermini West Championship by Billy Rainford From KTM Canada: KTM Canada will award the East and West Champions a 2016 KTM Canada Orange Brigade Factory Support Ride that will consist of a 2016 KTM 85 SXS, a parts account for the 2016 season, and support for graphics and additional sponsors. Additional prizes for the top three finishers will be provided by Motovan and
Faces at the Races – Kamloops National By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot and Billy Rainford It’s been a long off-season away from doing ‘Faces at the Races‘ in Canada. These columns are always my favourite to work on. Capturing a moment of emotion always puts a smile on my face. Thanks to Clayton Racicot for taking some great shots for us. Here’s another look at round 1 from