Faces at the Races – Kamloops National
By Billy Rainford
Photos by Clayton Racicot and Billy Rainford
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This week’s photo coverage is brought to you by RTR Performance in Kamloops, BC. Be sure to stop in and say hello on your way back through.
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 Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC.
![© Clayton Racicot Photography (CRP)](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_058.jpg)
Shawn Maffebeier and Bobby Kiniry walking the track. © Clayton Racicot Photography (CRP)
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Brock Hoyer and Brock Jr. © Clayton Racicot Photography (CRP)
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Mmm, trick parts. © Clayton Racicot Photography (CRP)
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Mike Nicols doing his thing and getting dirty. © Clayton Racicot Photography (CRP)
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_050.jpg)
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_049.jpg)
Keeping an eye on the green bike riders.
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Always seek higher ground.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_045.jpg)
The crew had the place looking pretty good for round 1.
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Milot Land Tour took flight during intermission.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_033.jpg)
Sweet wheelie.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_032.jpg)
Fans ready to watch some racing in the BC Interior heat.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_027.jpg)
Jeff Williams taking in a day of Canadian moto.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_026.jpg)
Ernie standing on duty as always.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_025.jpg)
The Rockstar Energy gals preparing to send off a moto.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_023.jpg)
BC mom and daughter duo.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_020.jpg)
Jeremy Medaglia keeping his cool.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_017.jpg)
What does a blue flag mean again, Paul Kingsley?
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_016.jpg)
Rod Matechuk almost paying attention to what he’s doing.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_014.jpg)
Suspension gurus like Graeme Brough were busy in Kamloops.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_012.jpg)
I don’t think anyone likes applying graphics, do they?
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_008.jpg)
Mike Haist (left) is another suspension guy who worked a full shift Sunday.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_006.jpg)
Bob Cobb…er, I mean, Brett Metcalfe gets himself in the zone. (Google it, Bowker!)
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_004.jpg)
This young guy just bleeds green! It’s all he wanted to talk about.
![2015 CMRC Rockstar Energy Pro Motocross Nationals Round One at Whispering Pine, Kamloops.](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CMRC_Nationals_Round1_Misc_001.jpg)
Michael Da Silva and Dylan Schmoke at the riders’ meeting.
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A very happy Medaglia family.
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Both brothers landed on the podium Sunday. That doesn’t happen very often!
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Brett Metcalfe just calmly and quietly goes about his business.
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Tyler Medaglia after his 2nd place moto 2 finish and 3rd place podium visit.
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Mike Haist came directly to the finish area to discuss suspension with both Goerke and Metcalfe.
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Here is some love for the mechanics/man-friends…
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Husqvarna Canada’s Victoria Hett.
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Ron Peters made the move out from the Winnipeg area and now calls Vernon home while working for FXR. Pretty sweet location change, Ron.
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Mike Earle set this shot up and I just snaked my way in. Thanks, Mike.
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You have to save some champagne for your mechanic to…spray.
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Another of my favourite things to do is take pit board shots. Here are a few…
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But they sold him the whole seat! (Sorry, had to.)
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Chocolate or strawberry? Do they still sell strawberry?
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With a hair do like mine, I can really appreciate what Brad Nauditt has going on here.
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Morgan Burger keeping it real.
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The new gate flag process.
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Jimmy Decotis called himself out and said, “Midget problems.”
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6D guys.
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Trevor Cerny keeping a sharp eye on things for his rider.
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Shawn Maffenbeier with a little gate work. How does everyone like his new haircut? Looking good, Shawn!
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Yes, I see her over there, Jimmy…
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Mike Smith is happy to be back at the races this summer. Thanks for looking, and see you in Nanaimo!