Faces at the Races | MMRS Madoc National
By Jeff McConkey
Photos by Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford
It’s time for our favourite column – Faces at the Races! Last weekend we made it over to the 6th Annual (man, time flies!) MMRS Madoc National. These events are always a great time. With 654 entries Sunday, there were lots of people and faces to snap photos of. Here’s our look at the people inside the helmets and around the pits.
![20160828-IMG_2963](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2963-684x1024.jpg)
Zac Kyte hasn’t grown much over the years, but his skills sure have. He was on the gas in the 65 class.
![20160828-IMG_2964](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2964-683x1024.jpg)
Jamieson MacDonald is a name to remember. This kid has speed and style for days. Watch for him at this year’s Monster Cup in Vegas.
![20160828-IMG_2967](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2967-1.jpg)
I can’t think of any two racers who have gone through as many serious injuries as Nick Jones and Jack Wright.
![20160828-IMG_2969](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2969.jpg)
Get a good look ladies, Jack bulked up for 2016.
![20160828-IMG_2970](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2970.jpg)
I’d like to see this guy stay healthy and take a run at a few Pro Nationals in 2017.
![20160828-IMG_2973](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2973.jpg)
Mariah Gauthier was oh so close to a CMRC top 10 National number this year. She finished 6th o/a in Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_2974](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2974-683x1024.jpg)
This guy is having a ton of fun out there and his results are showing it.
![20160828-IMG_2977](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2977-683x1024.jpg)
Kyle Brown was fast all weekend long and looked fresh in his FXR kits.
![20160828-IMG_2978](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2978.jpg)
Austin Watling and his smooth style was all smiles in Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_2980](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2980.jpg)
Big thumbs up from John Wright.
![20160828-IMG_2984](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2984-1-683x1024.jpg)
Is Fiona Koenig the next Eve Brodeur?
![20160828-IMG_2987](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2987-683x1024.jpg)
Cole Millson rocking the thumbs up and his old man’s number.
![20160828-IMG_2990](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2990-683x1024.jpg)
Samantha Beamish making pink look good.
![20160828-IMG_2997](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2997-1.jpg)
We are going to be seeing a lot more of this for years to come. He’s going to be good!
![20160828-IMG_2999](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2999.jpg)
Let’s hope Jamieson gets to rock this pose after Vegas.
![20160828-IMG_3005](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3005.jpg)
GP Bikes Michael Caplar and Jason Mcneil were on hand at the MMRS National with a great selection of parts and gear along with a few new KTM’s to drool over.
![20160828-IMG_3008](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3008.jpg)
The 2017 KTM bikes are honestly ‘race ready.’ Check out the guys at GP Bikes, and get yourself set up on one of these beauties.
![20160828-IMG_3012](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3012.jpg)
Tara Byrom will make your MMRS sign in quick and easy.
![20160828-IMG_3013](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3013.jpg)
No rest for the wicked. Jean Maguire never stops.
![20160828-IMG_3014](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3014-1.jpg)
Sarah Sparks was doing her best to pretend she didn’t see me.
![20160828-IMG_3017](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3017.jpg)
This old Yamaha was mint.
![20160828-IMG_3028](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3028-683x1024.jpg)
Westen Wrozyna has some serious speed, he just needs some equipment that can hold together for him.
![20160828-IMG_3031](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3031-1.jpg)
Tyler Duffy is looking to make a comeback for 2017.
![20160828-IMG_3032](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3032-1.jpg)
Poor Christian Sparks shows his latest war wound.
![20160828-IMG_3034](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3034.jpg)
Come on Merissa, it’s not that bad.
![20160828-IMG_3035](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3035.jpg)
Dana Barret patiently awaits her turn on the Madoc track.
![20160828-IMG_3036](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3036.jpg)
Chris Barrett is all about his girls.
![20160828-IMG_3038](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3038-1.jpg)
It’s been a while since we have seen Mischa Wright on the track.
![20160828-IMG_3039](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3039-1.jpg)
Cathy Coulson went 3-11 for 8th o/a in Ladies B.
![20160828-IMG_3041](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3041.jpg)
Pre-moto thumbs up for Chelsey Hennig.
![20160828-IMG_3048](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3048.jpg)
Everyone was smiling in Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_3050](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3050-1.jpg)
Kassie Boone traded in her #3E for the more familiar 79.
![20160828-IMG_3052](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3052-1.jpg)
Maya Legare was 7th o/a in Ladies B.
![20160828-IMG_3058](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3058.jpg)
Nikki Voorhees’ father had plenty to smile about after this moto. I hope Nikki bought dinner.
![20160828-IMG_3060](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3060.jpg)
Mariah Gauthier says ‘cheeese’.
![20160828-IMG_3065](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3065.jpg)
American Carrie Davis made the long trip to the Great White North. We tried 4 times to do a podcast interview but I kept messing it up. Sorry Carrie, I owe you one.
![20160828-IMG_3074](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3074.jpg)
Is Carrie a crazy cat woman?
![20160828-IMG_3075](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3075-1.jpg)
After all of his mechanical issues, Westen was surprisingly still in a good mood.
![20160828-IMG_3082](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3082-1.jpg)
John Maguire was there to high five all of the Pro Women after their moto.
![20160828-IMG_3087](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3087-1.jpg)
Most of the girls were in good spirits and excited to collect some money. Nikki Voorhees was all smiles like usual.
![20160828-IMG_3091](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3091.jpg)
George Jones and John Maguire were very proud of their rider, Gemma Pope.
![20160828-IMG_3093](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3093.jpg)
Serious game face for Eden Netelkos.
![20160828-IMG_3104](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3104-1.jpg)
Off-road racer Ryder Heacock has really picked up his speed on the moto track.
![20160828-IMG_3106](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3106.jpg)
We have all done it.
![20160828-IMG_3110](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3110.jpg)
Tanner Ward left it all on the track after the last Pro Open moto.
![20160828- Danny Brault](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3250.jpg)
Danny Brault was back behind the camera in Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_3278](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3278.jpg)
John Maguire and his assistant, Megan.
![20160828 John Maguire](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3275.jpg)
John did a great job on the mic handing out the awards.
![20160828-IMG_3206](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3206.jpg)
Cole Pranger had a successful Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_3202](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3202.jpg)
Buddies on the track, buddies off of the track.
![20160828-IMG_3172](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3172.jpg)
Not sure who would want a paddle tire for the hard Madoc track, but they had them.
![20160828-IMG_3161](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3161.jpg)
Brendan Carrington smiling after a tough Madoc.
![20160828 Nikki Voorhees](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3150.jpg)
Nikki Voorhees had a great 2nd moto finishing 2nd.
![20160828-IMG_3099](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3099.jpg)
Kassie Boone was the girl to beat on her trusty 2-stroke.
![20160828-IMG_3098](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3098.jpg)
With well over 600 entries, John was a very busy guy, but he still had that classic grin.
![20160828-IMG_3097](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3097.jpg)
Not the way you want to start your moto, Cathy.
![20160828-IMG_3095](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3095.jpg)
Deep thought for Jensen Amyotte.
![20160828-IMG_3088](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3088.jpg)
Calm and cool for Kassie Boone.
![20160828 Nikki Voorhees](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3087.jpg)
It definitely suits her.
![20160828-IMG_3086](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3086.jpg)
Samantha Vaughn in full day dream mode before moto 2.
![20160828-IMG_3083](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3083.jpg)
Bailey Pope rockin the shiner. Did sister Gemma have anything to do with this?
![20160828-IMG_3082](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3082.jpg)
You can just imagine the sound that Kassie is making.
![20160828-IMG_3076](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3076.jpg)
Noah Whittington looked really good in Madoc.
![20160828 Dakota Yaskow](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3071.jpg)
I watched Dakota Yaskow really struggle with the switch to the four-stroke early on in the season. After seeing him at Walton and Madoc, it’s safe to say he figured it out…and then some.
![20160828- Taylor Arsenault](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3044.jpg)
I think we were keeping Taylor Arsenault awake here. Taylor looked great all season and will run national#25 for ’17.
![20160828-IMG_3043](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3043.jpg)
Dave Bell was the voice in Madoc and made it exciting, like always.
![20160828-IMG_3038](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3038.jpg)
Westen Wrozyna gave it his all, it’s just too bad his bike didn’t have as much heart as him.
![20160828- Westen Wrozyna](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3031.jpg)
Westen made the long walk to the podium after bike failure #2.
![20160828- Austin Watling](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3029.jpg)
Austin Watling with the classic dirt stache
![20160828- Jamieson Macdonald](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2955.jpg)
Your 2021 Pro Open Champ?
![20160828-Shayla Cassidy](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2870.jpg)
I think this is 2nd o/a in Ladies B Shayla Cassidy.
![20160828-Travis Byrom](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2844.jpg)
FXR’s Travis Byrom was a regular on the podium.
![20160828-IMG_2842](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2842.jpg)
Little Cameron Wrozyna isn’t so little anymore.
![20160828-IMG_2798](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2798.jpg)
Karl Asta went 2-2 for 2nd o/a in plus 50 action.
![20160828 Richard Krzemien](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2796.jpg)
Richard Krzemien was the guy to beat going 1-1 in the old boy class.
![20160828- Kenny Bland](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2795.jpg)
Ken Bland left his 50/50 tickets with Billy instructing him to give it to the flaggers if he won. That’s pretty classy.
![20160828-IMG_2785](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2785.jpg)
The plus 50 class ready to hit the track.
![20160828- Joey Zacchingna](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2774.jpg)
Joey Zachingna spent a lot of time talking to Gauldy in Madoc.
![20160828-IMG_2769](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_2769.jpg)
Jeff Ward had to be proud of his boy this weekend.
![Brock Kelly](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Brock-Kelly.jpg)
Hey look, it’s Ajax, Ontario’s #110 Brock Kelly! Brock finished 5th in all 3 of his classes in Madoc.
![20160828- John Maguire](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160828-IMG_3057.jpg)
Thanks for a great race, John. See you in 2017.