Photo Report: New Era Motopark Cup|Round 2
By Billy Rainford
Here’s a look at some of the racing action from Round 2 of the New Era Motopark Cup in Chatsworth, Ontario. It was a great weekend with lots of tight racing and a chance to look at a few riders who will now head west to compete in the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals. Here’s a look at some of the racing action from Round 2 of the New Era Motopark Cup in Chatsworth, Ontario. It was a great weekend with lots of tight racing and a chance to look at a few riders who will now head west to compete in the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals.
Full results can be found HERE.
![Tanner Ward](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6991-1024x683.jpg)
The first moto of the day was the MX2 Junior (or ‘sponge class’ as we used to call them). #184 Tanner Ward was the rider to beat in this class, followed by #101 Shayne Mercieca and #28 Sam Gaynor.
![Hunter Scott](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7099-1024x683.jpg)
#22 Hunter Scott is becoming a really fun rider to watch on the track. He took both the 85 (7-11) and Supermini classes.
![Austin Watling](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6879-1024x683.jpg)
#424 Austin Watling and #46 Marco Cannella continued their battles at Motopark with Watling taking MX1 Intermediate with 1-1 motos.
![Shawn Maffenbeier](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6846-1024x683.jpg)
#15 Shawn Maffenbeier took the Under 30 class (1-1).
![Nathan Bles](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6824-1024x684.jpg)
#56 Nathan Bles chased him around to 2-2 motos for 2nd overall.
![Joey Crown](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6765-1024x684.jpg)
#335 Joey Crown from Michigan made the last-minute decision to head to the Moto Cup and took 3rd overall in Under 30 after a 2nd moto front flat slid him back to 4th. He finished 2nd in the first moto.
![Hayden Halstead Dylan Wright](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6751-1024x683.jpg)
Teammates #35 Hayden Halstead and #17 Dylan Wright get a little close during a moto.
![Dylan Wright](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6820-1024x684.jpg)
A crash early left Dylan Wright chasing the field.
![Shawn Maffenbeier](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6834-1024x683.jpg)
Maff drops into the valley as Crown is egged on.
![Tanner Ward](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6992-1024x683.jpg)
Tanner Ward was impressive in this tough group, finishing 5th overall with 6-6 motos.
![Kyle Miller](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6947-1024x683.jpg)
#219 Kyle Miller took the College Boy (17-24) class.
![Carter Kolarek](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6891-1024x684.jpg)
#891 Carter Kolarek finished in 2nd.
![Tanner Scott](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7057-1024x683.jpg)
Young #46 Tanner Scott won the 65 Pee Wee (10-11) class.
![Ryder Reinhart](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6801-1024x683.jpg)
#23 Ryder Reinhart finished 2nd in 65 Pee Wee (7-9).
![IMG_6793](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6793-1024x683.jpg)
The start didn’t go so well for this young rider as he got his front wheel against the rear wheel of #25 Tristan Dares. He got up and was fine.
![Chris Pomeroy](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6809-1024x683.jpg)
#126 Chris Pomeroy went 1-1 in the Vet 40+ class.
![Chris Pomeroy](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7001-1024x683.jpg)
Chris and Ayrton Pomeroy cruising the pits.
![Joey Crown](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6843-1024x684.jpg)
#335 Joey Crown took the Pro Am class with 1-2 motos.
![Nathan Bles](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6848-1024x683.jpg)
Nathan Bles was 2nd (2-3).
![Zeb Dennis](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7152-1024x683.jpg)
#713 Zeb Dennis ended up 3rd with 3-5 motos.
![Zeb Dennis](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7178-683x1024.jpg)
Zeb after his moto talking with Dave Bell.
![Dylan Wright](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6732-1024x683.jpg)
#17 Dylan Wright was 4th (5-4).
![Hayden Halstead](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6695-1-1024x683.jpg)
#35 Hayden Halstead was 5th (6-6).
![Cale Foster](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7013-1024x683.jpg)
MX101 mechanic, Cale Foster, thinks about the busy week ahead.
![Taylor Ciampichini](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6865-1024x683.jpg)
#68 Taylor Ciampichini was 6th in Pro Am with 4-11 motos.
![Yanick Boucher](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6855-1024x684.jpg)
#719 Yanick Boucher finished next (9-7).
![Duncan MacLeod](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6853-1024x684.jpg)
#411 Duncan MacLeod finished 8th (8-8).
![RJ Roy](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6854-1024x684.jpg)
7-9 motos gave RJ Roy 9th.
![Shawn Maffenbeier](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6746-1-1024x684.jpg)
#15 Shawn Maffenbeier was definitely the fastest on the track but a flat tire in the first moto gave him DNF-1 for 10th overall. They went with a rear mousse for the final moto.
![Josh Cox](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6821-682x1024.jpg)
Shawn’s mechanic, Josh Cox, waves the towel to keep Shawn charging.
![Estrella Cemovic](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6877-1024x682.jpg)
#265 Estrella Cemovic looked solid going 1-1 in the Ladies class.
![Estrella Cemovic](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7030-1024x683.jpg)
Estrella getting ribbed by Dave Bell in her post-victory chat.
![Estrella Cemovic](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7032-1024x683.jpg)
The story I got was that her mom put Dave up to it, getting him to pester her about potential boyfriends and other teenage stuff.
![Emma Saarela](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7023-1024x683.jpg)
#110 Emma Saarela was 2nd.
![Erica Solmes](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7024-1024x683.jpg)
She and #156 Erica Solmes swapped places giving Erica 3rd overall.
![Taylor Julien](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7019-1024x683.jpg)
#188 Taylor Julien finished 1-1 for first in Ladies B.
![Nate Fazio](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7037-1024x683.jpg)
#131 Nate Fazio went 1-1 in Vet Junior for the win. They peaked up and lengthened the showcase triple for the weekend.
![Marco Cannella](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6898-1024x684.jpg)
MX2 Intermediate went to #46 Marco Cannella (2-1).
![Austin Watling](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6736-1024x683.jpg)
Of course, it was #424 Austin Watling he traded wins with (1-2).
![Marco Cannella](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7174-1024x683.jpg)
Marco gets his chance to chat with Dave after his win.
![Austin Watling](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6904-1024x683.jpg)
Austin had his chance earlier in MX1 Intermediate.
![Owen Whalen](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7079-1024x684.jpg)
#177 Owen Whalen took 3rd (4-3).
![Matthew Meszaros](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6908-1024x683.jpg)
#999 Matthew Maszeros took MX1 Junior (2-1).
![Brad Coles](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6910-1024x683.jpg)
Label It! #699 Brad Coles took the Vet 50+ class (1-1).
![Brad Coles](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6696-1-1024x683.jpg)
He still ‘parties like it’s 19…83!’
![Zeb Dennis](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6805-1024x683.jpg)
Zeb’s moto is actually on the line next but there he was still picking rocks!
![IMG_6916](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6916-1024x683.jpg)
Picking gates in the Supermini class.
![IMG_6917](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6917-1024x683.jpg)
The crowd gets ready for the best moto of the day.
![IMG_6922](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6922-1024x683.jpg)
Who says moto isn’t a team/family sport?!
![IMG_6930](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6930-1024x683.jpg)
A Supermini moto blasts into turn 1.
![IMG_6941](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6941-1024x683.jpg)
Hunter Scott took the class with 1-1 motos, but it was great racing!
![Matthew Cemovic](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6920-1024x683.jpg)
#101 Matthew Cemovic finished 2nd (2-3).
![IMG_6937](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6937-1024x684.jpg)
#32 Seth Hughes finished 3rd (3-4).
![IMG_7116](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7116-1024x684.jpg)
They were like this the entire 2nd moto!
![Austin Tremblay](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7102-1024x684.jpg)
#294 Austin Tremblay took a DNF in moto 1 but came back for 2nd in the final race for 9th overall.
![IMG_6932](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6932-1024x683.jpg)
Get used to seeing these two dads (Jim Scott (left) and Dan Tricco) at the races as their kids will be fixtures in Canadian moto for years to come.
![Josh Snider](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6685-1024x683.jpg)
Josh Snider really sticks his neck out to make the Redemption Racing team come together.
![Alex Jeffery](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6691-1024x684.jpg)
#50 Alex Jeffery hit the track in the Pro class. He was often the top Intermediate rider at last year’s Pro Am Nationals.
![IMG_6693](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6693-1024x683.jpg)
Maffenbeier thinking ahead to his future hearing…WHAT???
![IMG_6701](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6701-1024x684.jpg)
I caught Billy Wright smiling on the way to the gate.
![Yanick Boucher](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6704-1024x683.jpg)
Yanick Boucher lines up between a couple solid up-and-comers.
![Jeff Ward](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6707-1024x684.jpg)
Jeff Ward with some gate prep.
![Taylor Ciampichini](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6713-1024x683.jpg)
Taylor sees me seeing him.
![IMG_6715](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6715-1024x683.jpg)
Helping out at the gate.
![IMG_6719](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6719-1024x683.jpg)
Hey, Matthew and Luke, send us a resumé! (Someone tell me the other kid’s name is either Mark or John!)
![Kraig Reinhart](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6700-1024x683.jpg)
If Kraig Reinhart knew then…
![Kraig Reinhart](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6856-1024x684.jpg)
He took one heck of a hard, high-speed crash. Hope you’re feeling better today, Kraig.
![Marco Cannella](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6759-1024x683.jpg)
Cannella and Watling were back at it in the second last moto of the day. Marco won MX3 Intermediate with 2-1 motos.
![Austin Watling](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6736-1-1024x683.jpg)
Austin Watling was 2nd (1-2).
![Davin Grose](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7169-1024x683.jpg)
3rd went to #818 Davin Grose. Thanks for the use of the Yamaha TTR110, Davin.
![Zeb Dennis](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7162-1024x683.jpg)
Vet 30+ was the final race and went to #713 Zeb Dennis.
![Stephen Anderson](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7071-1024x684.jpg)
It was great to see #396 Stephen Anderson back at the races.
![Dusty Wise](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6958-1024x684.jpg)
Dusty Wise borrowed a bike and took 5-DNF for 5th in Vet 30+. There were a lot of DNF’s listed in this class.
![Matt Hansford](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6806-1024x683.jpg)
#383 Matt Hansford took 3rd.
![Emma Saarela](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6768-1024x683.jpg)
Getting Emma ready on the line.
![IMG_6783](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6783-1024x683.jpg)
Dropping in to the rhythm section.
![IMG_6760](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6760-1024x683.jpg)
On the gas and looking ahead.
![Dylan Wright](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6826-1024x684.jpg)
Dylan Wright was scrubbing this jump like he was mad at it!
![IMG_6956](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6956-1024x684.jpg)
Keeping the dust down.
![Nathan Bles](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6692-1024x683.jpg)
Nathan gassing up.
![Motopark](https://www.directmotocross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6833-1024x683.jpg)
That will do it for round 2 of the New Era Motopark Cup. Thanks for looking, and see you at the races…