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ICYMI | Catching Up with Jayce Pennington

ICYMI | Catching Up with Jayce Pennington By Billy Rainford I’d seen Jayce racing down south in the past but had never met the rider from Illinois until he came north to race out series in 2019. He came in with a ton of potential, but struggled with a few lingering injuries that prevented him from performing at the level he was hoping for. Here’s a look at his 2019 Rockstar

Frid’Eh Update #37 | Jayce Pennington | Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada

Frid’Eh Update #37 | Jayce Pennington | Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada By Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #37 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Yamaha Motor Canada. I’d seen Jayce racing down south in the past but had never met the rider from Illinois until he came north to race out series in 2019. He came in with a ton of potential, but struggled with a

Yamaha Introduces New 2021 WR450F

Yamaha Introduces New 2021 WR450F New Yamaha WR450F Announced Toronto, ON (September 3, 2020) – The WR450F is the machine of choice for fast trail riders and enduro racers. Now, for 2021, Yamaha’s top-of-the range woods weapon is fully reworked with technology that has been forged in the intense heat of MX competition. More power and sharper handling are the results. To create an enduro bike with the flexibility to

ICYMI | Catching Up with Jack Wright

ICYMI | Catching Up with Jack Wright By Billy Rainford Jack Wright is the rider who should be out there representing the #34, but he suffered a pre-season crash that resulted in a broken leg. The injury has kept him away from the races, but he’s getting ready to start back soon. Jack will always be the guy who decided to drive all the way out to California with me on

The Champions | 2020 Walton TransCan | Presented by Yamaha

The Champions | 2020 Walton TransCan | Presented by Yamaha By Billy Rainford Another year of the TransCan at Walton Raceway has come and gone. Champions have been crowned and memories have been made. I hope you met all your goals and expectations at this year’s event. It was a miracle we were even in Walton racing! As you’ll see, most classes were dominated by a single rider. You can

Photo Report | Friday at the TransCan | Presented by Yamaha Canada

Photo Report | Friday at the TransCan | Presented by Yamaha Canada Photos and Captions by Billy Rainford OK, so, we had another perfect day, weather-wise. The wind picked up and that gave the crew a tough time keeping water in it during the afternoon, but I don’t think there were any complaints. We had a bunch of 2nd motos and then we crowned 7 champions. Here’s a look at

Yamaha Factory Ride Award Returns to Walton

Yamaha Factory Ride Award Returns to Walton Amateur riders can ‘win your ride’ again in 2020; Trackside Support Program postponed July 30, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – Yamaha Motor Canada is excited to announce the return of the bLU cRU Factory Ride Award to the biggest amateur motocross race in Canada, the 2020 Walton TransCan Grand NationalChampionship in Walton, ON (August 12-15). Due to COVID-19 restrictions in other parts of Canada,