Frid’Eh Update #48 | Tommy Dallaire | Brought to You by Dirt Care

Frid’Eh Update #48 | Tommy Dallaire | Brought to You by Dirt Care

Frid’Eh Update #48 belongs to Tommy Dallaire from Quebec and is brought to you by Dirt Care cleaners and lubricants.

By Billy Rainford

Welcome to Week #48 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update brought to you by Dirt Care. I’m currently nearing the end of a busy week at the 54th annual Mini O’s at Gatorback. I point this out simply to let you know that this “Update” will consist of our interview with 2025 #48 Tommy Dallaire.

We’ve known Tommy a long time and Jeff McConkey always thought he was the most stylish rider on Canadian circuit. As happens to everyone eventually, Tommy appears to be backing off his commitment to the full series, but he’s done his time. We grabbed him for a chat this week and we were happy he was able to chat with us on such short notice.

Here’s what Tommy had to say this week:

Direct Motocross: Hello, Tommy. You and your dad have been staples at the Canadian Nationals for a long time. When did you first turn Pro and when did you first head west and do the entire series?

Tommy Dallaire: My dad and I love being at the races! I turned Pro in 2016 and only did the East Coast rounds. I headed west for the first time in 2017 and did the entire series. After that I did the full series again in 2018, 2024, and 2025. The other seasons I only raced the East Coast rounds.

In all your years, what’s been your best race?

Deschambault 2022 was about to be my best race ever. In Moto 1, with 2 laps to go, I was running P8 and a lapper hit me (mad style lol). I ended up 10th. Sand Del Lee 2022 was also a good one, 13-10 for 10th overall.

I know you’re not done, but looking back over your years, what do you think your best memory of travelling the series would be?

Not done! Driving from Quebec to Calgary this summer in my van was such a cool experience. But 2020 is probably my best memory, I met so many great people.

Jeff McConkey always thought you were the most stylish rider on our circuit. Is that something you think about when you head to the races?

That means a lot to me. I always appreciated Jeff. I don’t really think about being “stylish” because it doesn’t help the results, it’s just who I am naturally, a different way to express myself on the bike.

You’ve also seen a lot of changes to our series. How do you think we could improve on things?

The team is working really well, we just need help. I think having an energy drink brand as our title sponsor would help the series.

You only raced 3 rounds this past summer. How come?

I actually did 5, but they didn’t go very well. I didn’t ride much before the season, and the West Coast rounds were hard mentally. 

I didn’t qualify at Sainte-Julie, I felt weird and couldn’t put a lap together in the mud. I missed Walton because of a mechanical issue with the camper. It wasn’t a great year, but I finished it on two wheels. I’ll be back better next year.

Ohh, I forgot. Sorry. What do you do for work?

I work in a textile printing shop for clothing, and I’ve also been working on my own clothing brand ( Tony Throttle ) since 2024.

You finished 12th at Deschambault. I guess it’s to be expected, but is that your favourite track?

Not really my favourite track, I’ve just raced there so many times in my amateur career that it feels like home. I always have high expectations and want to do my best in front of the Quebec people.  I struggled in practice and almost didn’t make it into the motos. Moto 1 I was too stressed and didn’t feel comfortable for the first couple laps, ended up 18th. Moto 2 was better, very good start and I rode like myself.

I can’t remember why you aren’t in the results for Walton. Can you refresh my memory?

We hit a truck tire on the road and broke the driveshaft on the camper. Every parts shop was closed until Monday, so we couldn’t make it to the track. It was a bad and long road trip.

What have you been doing since the season ended?

Riding for fun, mountain biking, and working.

What are your plans for the winter?

My plan is to focus on my non-moto life, working on my clothing brand, doing other sports, staying in shape, and watching Supercross every Saturday night.

And will we see you again next year? Will you go west?

Yes! But I’m not sure yet about the West Coast.

Do you guys have big plans for Christmas?

Just enjoying time with my family and friends. I’ll snowboard and play hockey.

I’m down at the Mini O’s right now. Have you ever raced here?

Yes, I raced 2013 Winter Am and I won 250C and 450C. Back when I was racing Junior in Canada.

OK, thanks for answering a few questions this week. Happy Holidays and would you like to thank anyone?

Thanks, Billy. Happy Holidays. I want to thank my family, Évasion Sport – Yamaha Canada, Bravo, Woody Graphics, Fox Racing Canada, Sosa Original, and Oakley Canada

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OK, I have to get back to the races here in Gainesville. We’re closing in on the end of this biggest amateur motocross event in the world. You wouldn’t believe how big this race has gotten. It has to be seen to be believed. I don’t have a drone but you should try to find a video of one from this year’s event, it’s wild.

Have a great weekend, everyone, and enjoy all the Supercross action from Australia and the final 2 rounds of West Coast Arenacross in Chilliwack, BC.