Faces at the Races – Deschambault National

Photos and captions by Billy Rainford

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Here’s a closer look at some of the off-track action from last week’s round 7 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals in Deschambault, Quebec.

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Cade Clason getting caught up on social media Sunday morning.

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No one likes the sound of their own voice.

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Which way to the trouble?

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I’m sure they found it.

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Mario peeking into the frame to watch Tremblay.

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JC Bujold after winning an ECAN title.

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Tommy Dallaire at the podium.

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#871 Phillippe Gallant just came back from serious injury and looked great.

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Now THAT’S how you get the day started!

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Andy White talking with Cole Thompson before the riders’ meeting. Andy is the one who brought Cole to Canada a couple years ago.

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Kyle Regal listening in to what Paul Kingsley has to say.

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Davey Fraser will be one of the most popular riders this week in New Brunswick.

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There’s a lot of moto experience behind those eyes.

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A little caffeinated shot in the arm to get the day going.

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After breaking his wrist Sunday, I hope this shot of Teddy Maier looking over his shoulder at the Rockstar banner isn’t some sort of foreshadowing.

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Just a few years away from ripping a Pro national on a 450 for this little dude. But he can dream!

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Brent Halstead riding the Vino that I’m really surprised is still running!

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There’s a Maytag Repairman joke in here somewhere.

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Mike Treadwell looking for some wood for his pre-race ritual.

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Ross and Shawn getting ready to watch an MX1 start.

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A rare serious moment for Shawn Maffenbeier on the stage.

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If you look up ‘pursed lips’ in an encyclopedia you see this from Cole Thompson. Ha, jokes on me, there’s no such thing as an encyclopedia anymore!

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Matt Goerke waiting to get called on stage.

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When you win MX1 and lead the points, you can have as many photos in here as is necessary.

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Trying to get some face time.

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I think I have this shot from all the previous 4 years.

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Redemption mechanic Ken Thiessen checking the fancy charts.

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And the dirty joke from Randy will be here in 3, 2, 1…

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Young Bradbury getting his podium interview.

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Is is just me or are his hands strangely huge?!

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Wrozyna and Viney put on a good show at the ECAN.

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Jeremy McKie looked amazing Saturday winning his moto but had troubles in the final moto Sunday.

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Left to right: Rendall, McKie, and Bradbury.

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Treadwell unloading his 2-strokes Saturday.

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Pretty good product placement.

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JC getting a hug from his mom. You know how much teenagers love that in front of a crowd…

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A more subdued ‘knuckles’ from his dad.

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I left my cameras unattended for a few minutes and look what I get.

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Tanner Ward draws another name from the hat at the KTM pasta dinner.

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KTM superstars, Eve Brodeur and Kaven Benoit, dish out the spaghetti.

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It was delicious. Thanks, guys.

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Hamming it up for the camera.

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This little girl looked absolutely terrified. We probably shouldn’t have chuckled and taken photos.

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Mike Smith had his angry hat on all weekend.

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Brett Metcalfe and Cole Martinez atop the Milotland landing ramp checking out the track during riders’ meeting.

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Remember Tyler Bright? Well, he remembers Canada.

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Cade taking a moment before heading to the line.

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This was like a scene from Austin Powers. It literally took them 5 minutes to clear this shot.

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It was ‘Mug Shot Day’ in the Keast camp Sunday.

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“Hang on. I have to go over there and yell at someone because I’m Papa Schmoke!” Yes, he said that.

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I’m not sure what was over there but the JSR’s seemed to like it.

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I wandered through the pits and snapped a few artsy shots…

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Frenchie using some old school SOS pad on the frame.

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I took 5 shots of PO Lavigne and his eyes were shut in every one! Good to see you, PO. You didn’t see me, did you…

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To tear off or to roll off?

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Morgan Burger in staging.

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Hurry up and wait.

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…or nap.

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Marco Dubé helping Liam O’Farrell out.

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Dan didn’t know it then, but his son was about to lead a Pro moto.

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Justin Roney and the TCD Xtreme Toys gang.

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The Phillippe Gallant story is a pretty amazing one.

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Kyle Swanson is more than happy to help out a teammate.

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Moto families share the good times…and the bad ones.

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Kaven Benoit gets set to take the stage.

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Blake Savage gets his ‘thank you speech’ ready as his team…what ARE they doing?

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Someone show up with a brand and a number shaved in their head this weekend at Riverglade. Anyone?

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Getting Seth Rarick’s bike rebuilt for the second moto. Meanwhile, a meeting is taking place in the background that suggests maybe Isaiah should just leave the bike alone.

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New Scott stuff. Ooh, ahh.

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ECAN Supermini podium: Ward, Wrozyna, Viney.

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Is this the last picture I’ll ever take of Teddy Maier racing a Canadian National???

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Colton and the Gang after his moto win.

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Brett Metcalfe after another very tough moto.

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Matt Goerke reads the board to thank his sponsors.

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Colton taking the stage.

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Some crafty ‘thumbs up’ positioning in the KTM tent.

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Getting the #762 ready for her podium visit.

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Capturing Trevor Cerny capturing the moment.

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This guy really didn’t want to let this little guy get this signed Kaven Benoit jersey.

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To avoid a repeat of the ugliness, Kaven walked the goggles out to the crowd.

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Maffenbeier spraying the champagne.

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Kaven leaped off the stage to do the same.

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Champagne spray ‘style check.’

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Trevor holding court with the Rockstar gals.

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This is the only shot I took of ‘scrub master’ Dave Blanchet.

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Colton and Jocelyn at the end of the day.

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Another “GIVE ME SWAG!!!” shot.

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Matt Goerke after another hard-fought win.

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Ya, well his thumb is in focus, just like I meant it! Great event, guys. See you next year!