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Our historian Mike McGill looks back at the famous Hully Gully track, which was located just outside Varna, Ontario.
Palms and Koster head up to Moto Park to get the first ride on the all-new 2016 Yamahas.
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We profile all of the items that might just make the perfect gifts during this holiday season.
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EXPOSED For eight rounds, Jacob Hayes (100) and Cole Thompson (148) battled tooth and nail for the Canadian National AX Tour Championship.
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EXPOSED Hometown boy Bruce Cook rotates his way back into the spotlight during the Vancouver Nitro Circus Live Show.
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Left: The King gets lowered down to his playground. Right: Stephan keeps one eye on the competition for his boy Cole.
Left: These guys will try to jump anything. Right: Andy White hooks up another top rider.
Left: Look out, the gate has dropped on the Cloverdale track walk.
Far Left: It’s incredible to see Bruce Cook back in the spotlight. Left: Nauditt doesn’t like it when people take photos of Newf’s moustache. Right: Are you ready for some Arenacross in Cloverdale?
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Above: You deserve a handshake for that great ride, son.
Above: This kid is obviously cheering for Hayes and Blose.
Right: When you’re as fast as Chris Blose you get very good at signing your name.
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Below: To the victor goes the spoils.
Bottom Right: Looks like the Hayes/ Thompson feud spilled over to the Marin halftime show.
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Above: Jacob Hayes gets razor focused in Penticton.
Above: Introducing the new Mr. and Mrs. Hayden.
Right: When Arenacross is in town Frank never gets to rest.
Bottom Left: Another main event win and more spoils for Jacob Hayes.
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Below: The 1970s team that laid the ground work for the Monster Energy Thor Kawasaki Team. Bottom Right: The West Coast posse sits and waits for the gate to drop in Cloverdale.
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hen the staff at MXP were in the planning stages of this issue, the one common goal we all had was to pay tribute to the kids that make up the amateur ranks in Canada. At each and every race during the season, this country’s talented amateur riders and their families travel to the track in search of this sport’s most coveted prizes. Whether they live in Prince George, BC or Fredericton, NB, they all share one common goal. Although we only profiled the top ten amateur riders in Canada, this final issue of 2015 is dedicated to all amateur riders, their families and the fine sponsors that support them. As we talk about in the following pages, the fruit has never been sweeter for today’s amateurs. There are a number of big races throughout the summer to showcase their talents, and knowledgeable training facilities in almost every corner of the country. There are definitely more opportunities than ever before. However, the one thing that has remained constant over the years is that at the end of day, a good, solid work ethic is still a must for any young rider if they hope to find success on the race track. As the saying goes, “Work beats talent when talent doesn’t work.” I personally love to see this influx of opportunities for our young riders. Having grown up in this sport and having witnessed many ups and downs at the amateur level, it’s very refreshing to see motocross in Canada giving our kids the structure they need. During the winter months, I spend my spare time as a Novice Rep hockey coach in my hometown of Shelburne, Ontario. As every modern day minor hockey coach knows, before you’re even allowed to step behind a bench you must sit through a detailed, two day Hockey Canada coaching course. During this course, a Hockey Canada instructor goes over everything from different coaching techniques to how to deal with players of all ages, and per-
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“However, the one thing that has remained constant over the years is that at the end of day, a good, solid work ethic is still a must for any young rider if they hope to find success on the race track. As the saying goes, “Work beats talent when talent doesn’t work.” haps the most important item, how to properly and professionally deal with hockey parents. My point is that even at the amateur level in a sport like hockey, there is an endless amount of structure provided to its young athletes and nothing is left to chance. Heck, a hockey coach can even go onto the Hockey Canada website and search out multiple drills for how to teach an 8-year-old how to pass. While motocross isn’t quite at this level quite yet, thanks to all of the training facilities and the expert instruction now available, our kids have access to more and more structure. It is my belief that whether you’re a pro rider, an up and coming amateur rider, or just a weekend warrior, the sport of motocross is so complex that it demands a structured program. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun and enjoy it, all it means is that you need to have a system and you need to stick with it. If a rider does their homework during the week, then all
he or she has to do on Sunday is go out, race and let their talents take over. As we head into 2016, it is my belief that Canada is in great shape with the amount of fast, young amateur riders that we currently have. As mentioned, in this issue we take a close look at our top ten Canadian amateur riders, but there is also a group of riders that didn’t get mentioned; these kids are also logging in great results all over North America. This is a credit to not just the talent level of these riders, although Canada has never had a shortage of talented riders, this is a credit to the work ethic of these kids, the vision and support of their parents and sponsors, and to the structure that this sport is now embracing in the Great White North. I hope everyone enjoys this final MXP issue of 2015, and congratulations to Marco Cannella on being ranked our number one Canadian amateur rider. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
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or those of you that don’t know, I as a rider have retired from competitive racing. My decision to do so comes after a very bad crash, which leads me to being very delayed in the training and testing process leading into our 2016 season. Retirement has been on my mind for a year now. Retirement is a hard thing to think about while you’re racing and still striving to be the best that you can be. After the final round in Walton, I had some time to reflect on my year and the things that were good and bad in my racing. The good outweighed the bad, which led me to find a ride for the winter and summer racing seasons. I was all set up and ready to go with a new spark knowing that it was going to be my last year of racing in 2016 and wanting to make the most of it after what I considered a rocky 2015 motocross season. With that new spark brought some victories my way in the arenacross series here in Canada as well as some miscellaneous races in the US. My spirits were lifted, my confidence was on the rise and I really was excited for the upcoming season. Then the unthinkable happened when at the third round of the Canadian National AX Tour I had a very bad crash. In this crash, I ended up breaking my femur and my hip, dislocating my femur from my pelvis, bending the plate in my collarbone and breaking the bone itself, tearing my PCL, hitting my head, and as a result from the violent crash I broke my knee brace, which in turn cut my leg badly enough for four stitches. While I was laying on the ground in the most excruciating pain I have ever been in in my life, the decision was made in my head that I had had enough of racing for a living at this extreme level. Now, I know some of you assume that the crash itself either scared me or deterred me from racing, but that is not the case, I can assure you of that. I am now 30-years-old with two children and a beautiful wife who depend on me, and as we all know, racing motorcycles can be
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of my life so change will be difficult. My family is growing, my kids are getting big and they need me around now more than ever, and I am excited for this. It is time now for me to put all the energy I had in racing into them and whatever their passions and desires are. I can walk away from motocross happy with everything I have done. I have seen the world and I’ve been able to do some once-in-a-lifetime things that many people will never experience. I have lived my childhood dream and achieved a lot of great things in our sport. Motocross has given me the life I have today, from my house, to my toys, to my family and to all of the terrific people I’ve met over the years. I have achieved everything I ever wanted to in racing and acquired some of the best fans anyone could ever ask for. I loved seeing people cheer me on during the parade lap and during the Motos. It was a feeling that you can never explain to anyone; I have so much gratitude towards you all. I also gained some great friendships from the industry and had some great times battling with people throughout my career and I’ll miss it, but again I look forward to the next page of life. Thanks again for your support throughout the years and I look forward to seeing everyone in the near future.
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GL ASS n my estimation, the last few issues of MXP have been really good. Everything from the photos chosen to the articles written has been enjoyable and informative. I don’t have much input into the content at all so when my issue arrives in the mail it’s as much a surprise to me as to anyone else. I think the big bosses along with Chris Pomeroy have assembled a good group of writers and photographers offering a wide range of views and opinions of motocross in Canada and abroad. This is by no stretch me ass kissing but a simple observation from a long time enthusiast. I hope you, the reader, takes the time to read the articles and not just look at the pictures and read the captions like some of my more illiterate friends do (lol). Sometimes it’s very difficult for me to complete my UpShift column while at other times I could use a second page for my ramblings. At any rate, it’s always nice to see the latest issue of the magazine arrive and to reinforce to myself how much nicer it is to handle a print magazine compared to an online version. The Red Bull Straight Rhythm is an awesome event and this year was no different. It is cool how the reach and scope of our sport have evolved and how events like this and the Monster Cup help fill the “off-season” void for the fans. The Monster Cup is always one of my favs and this year was no exception. I liked the drop away start as something different and was stoked by the ride Jason Anderson put in even though he missed the Joker Lane in the first moto. Apparently it was a lap count mix up with his mechanic, but it was cool he nailed the win in moto two straight up! I was a little bummed Jeremy McGrath did not do any commentating for the Monster Cup broadcast, though, as he is so good at it. Also pretty stoked that Toronto is back on the Supercross calendar after a year off…now if only Montreal could be added as part of the series! I think that would be awesome, and considering all the effort the series and teams put into crossing the border, it would make sense to travel the four or five hours east to La Belle Province for some more race action on Canadian soil. Anyway, I always mourn the loss of that great Canadian event around this time of year and the fact that it was the only motocross event that TSN would air nationally. So getting back to the last issue, it was great to see and read Bill Petro’s story on the Unadilla Motocross des Nations way back in 1987. I was at that very event and have many clear and some not so clear memories of that historic event. It was nice to get Bill’s take on the event and to have my memory jogged and shaken into recollection of the many shenanigans and goings on that were typical of Unadilla back in those days. You see, Unadilla was traditionally an annual 250cc World Grand Prix event and was well known for its wild, crazy
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“It was definitely a much different world back then than what we live in today; a time when VCRs were the latest and greatest thing, and we had no stupid cell phones or social media to distract us from real world, face to face interactions…but I digress.” and obnoxious crowds. It was not uncommon for a Greyhound bus or two to get set ablaze and burned to the ground, and no porta can was safe from being set on fire or blown up. The event would draw all sorts of revellers, and I’m sure many didn’t give a hill of beans about the racing but were there more to get wasted and wreak havoc. It was definitely a much different world back then than what we live in today; a time when VCRs were the latest and greatest thing, and we had no stupid cell phones or social media to distract us from real world, face to face interactions…but I digress. Being a legendary, world famous track that was only used once a year, Unadilla was larger than life. When fans arrived before the first practice, the track was chest deep grass, and the grass on the track was a foot taller and a different shade of green compared to the adjacent fields that were not mowed. This was due to fertilizing (manure) that the owner spread on the track each year after the event. To our dismay for this particular event there was no booze allowed through the gates and they were searching vehicles, and I suppose it’s no wonder considering the raucous spectator history at this track. So we simply drove past the gates, deposited our beverages by foot in the middle of a neighbouring field and hiked out and retrieved them once we had claimed our campsite…problem solved. A lot of people seemed to have that same problem solved as debauchery was evident at every turn as we toured the facility. Our camp neighbours who knew of the ban smuggled case upon case of the contraband liquid under a massive pile of fire wood and were doing a good business of selling some to the less fortunate, and generously donating large quantities to us Canucks. They named the drink concoction they mixed up in enormous batches “Unadillious Frillious” and the main ingredient was Gin, and I must say it was terribly delicious considering the steady drizzle. I was young then and these days I don’t drink very often. Gin has to be at the bottom of my list but on that particular weekend it was like nectar from the heavens. The crowd was massive; I would venture to say close to double the claimed 22,000 as that number sounds way, way off. Anyway, mostly everyone there was camping for the weekend and there was a lot of downtime. At an event like this people party, and when it’s chilly and rainy they party harder! So there was a dirt roadway around
the edge of the fields where people were camping that had huge, massive puddles on it so when a car approached the driver naturally wanted to veer away from the ominous looking puddle and try the grass line. Funny enough, the puddle was the hot line as it was solid underneath, and the throng of revellers chanted PUDDLE, PUDDLE, PUDDLE over and over again. If the driver listened and somehow still managed to end up getting stuck, the crowd joyfully dove into the water and pushed them out to safety. Heaven forbid if the driver opted to go against the crowd and go around the puddle. Getting stuck was inevitable for all but the most robust 4x4s. So when this happened the stuck vehicle got totally bombarded with sod/mud bombs until it was unrecognizable and looked like a plain old pile of mud and grass. Then when the occupants mustered up the courage to flee their stuck vehicle, they themselves got pelted with sod bombs until they too become unrecognizable! Ah yes, good clean fun! I could go on and on how the division of the valley spectators, aptly named “The Hill People” and “The Valley People,” would yell at the top of their lungs “your side sucks” to the reply “the other side sucks” in a musical cacophony that seemed endless. Or how, to the crowds delight, some BMX bicycle riders built a makeshift ramp to jump metal 45 gallon drums (used as garbage cans) laid on their side and worked their way up to like 16 in a row (yes, there were many crashes up until this point). A local Mennonite looking dude and on a Pee Wee Herman style bike was jumping like a champ and had the crowd chanting “Pee Wee, Pee Wee” as he was going for the record that had long surpassed any of the BMX guys. Remember, this was directly in front of our campsite. So there I was in the midst of it all standing by the ramp at the very first barrel as “Pee Wee,” with a look of utter determination, raced for the ramp as the crowd unfolded to clear the path as he approached. So there I was cheering and chanting for him to make the record when the guy across from me looks at me with this mischievous look and kicks out the ramp just as Pee Wee was about to hit it! I don’t think I need to explain what happened next. Even though I felt bad for Pee Wee, I think I urinated in my pants from laughing so hard! This was close to thirty years ago. Cheers to the good old days!
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YOUTH MOVEMENT ver the years we’ve seen a plethora of very fast amateur riders that at one time or another appeared destined for stardom. However, once some of these talented riders turn pro, or get ready to turn pro, something happens, and within a few short years we never hear from them again. Turning a positive amateur career into a successful pro career is never an easy task in any sport. It takes hard work, talent and a little luck to make the transition. But these days, with all the tools that amateur riders have available to them, getting everything you need to be completely prepared has never been easier. All you need is the desire to go out and use these tools to your full advantage. Growing up as an amateur rider in the 1980s and having potential to succeed, I can tell you that we didn’t have one iota of what kids have today. Now, please don’t take that the wrong way as I’m not saying it to be negative. What I’m saying is that although we didn’t have big training facilities to attend or multiple, large amateur races to travel to in Canada, life was a little more simple back then. We certainly didn’t have the external pressures that young riders face today. In this day and age kids definitely have to deal with more distractions than we did years ago. There is social media, cool video games, and also the influence from today’s society that it’s okay to not try to be the best. While this modern day thinking certainly has the kids’ best interests in mind, it doesn’t help a young rider as he’s charging into the first turn with 39 other hungry racers. Let’s take a look at amateur racing and what is available to young riders in the sport today. If we had to pick the biggest improvement in amateur racing these days, I’d have to say that it’s the actual racing that is available. Years ago, an amateur
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and their family maybe had one or two big races to attend. If we look at this past year in Canadian motocross, amateurs had no less than ten. From the new CMRC East and West Super Mini Nationals, to the WCAN and ECAN, to the two Canadian Arenacross Series, to the Parts Canada TransCan, there have never been more opportunities for amateur riders to race against their top competitors and get noticed. This doesn’t even take into account the number of highly competitive Provincial Championships that now take place in every province. There has never been a greater amount of important races that allow top amateur riders to compete against each other each every weekend. When you have to battle every Sunday with a group of fast riders in your class, you can’t help but get better and become more prepared for what you will have to deal with in the Pro class. We’ve seen this work in BC over the years with their highly competitive Future West Moto AX Championship Series. Beginning in the late 1990s, and still going strong today, the series has represented the number one breeding ground for a number of very fast and aggressive kids. Think of names like Darcy Lange, Dusty Klatt, Colton Facciotti, Kyle Beaton, and most recently Casey Keast, Jacob Piccolo, Wyatt Waddell and Tyler Gibbs (just to name a few). All of these riders have used the AX series in BC to compete in an intense environment that forced them to not just improve but to improve quickly. While the USA hasn’t just used AX racing to develop their amateur riders, they’ve used the same format for years that Canada is now following. To race against the best and race against them often, that’s how you get faster. The other reasons that I feel has helped take our young riders to the high level that we now see is the access to both training facilities and personal
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instruction. Never in the history of our sport in Canada have we seen so many trainers and teachers out there who are now helping guide our youth. Whether it’s the Frankfit Training crew down in Brigden, Ontario, the Moto Park Academy, the boys at MX101 or any of other multiple camps that a young rider can attend for a day, a week or for an entire summer, the access to information and training has never been better. You also have a great group of experienced retired pro riders who are now giving back to the sport by holding riding schools in every part of the country. Former top riders like Dusty Klatt, Kyle Beaton, Ryan Lockhart, and JSR all hold riding schools at numerous times during the season. Finally, when you add in the few current pros like Colton Facciotti, Kyle Keast, Ross Johnson and Dylan Kaelin, they all take time out of their busy schedules to assist our younger generation of riders. My point is that regardless of where a young rider decides to get some instruction these days, the options have never been greater. When you factor in the high level of competition amongst our young riders and the races that are available to attend, the better than ever access to instruction, and finally the incredible technology of today’s motorcycles, it’s no wonder our riders are as good as they are today. If you’re a young rider in Canada and you have the work ethic, the desire to succeed and a little bit of talent, the sky is really the limit as to how far you can take this sport. In this issue we look at the unofficial list of the top 10 amateur riders that this country has to offer. While a few names like Nick Denniston and Ryder McNabb didn’t make our list, we certainly hold both young champions in high regard, and if they continue their rapid rise to the top, they will surely make the list in 2016. As I’ve said on many occasions, it’s not easy being a dedicated, young rider in motocross today. However, if these riders can stay focused and keep working, without a doubt they will find success in what is the toughest sport on the planet.
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NO S H O R TC U T S It’s not just what you see the moment you need to be at your best, it’s that you were passionate enough to spend years of moments chewing up dirt to get there.
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lmost every sport has their own road to the top. Sports like hockey and baseball have their drafts while a sport like golf uses a ranking system as each top amateur player finishes their college careers. From a young age, the talented kids are singled out and these young stars are put under the microscope, whether they want the attention or not. In motocross, a kid’s riding ability is usually evident at a very early age. We’ve all watched the 50cc or 65cc classes; sometimes there are a few fast riders that just jump out at us. At that point the word spreads quickly that these riders are on the fast track to stardom and the countdown begins until they to turn professional. Of course, as we’ve seen many times over the years, for every group of fast kids only a certain few are able to make a successful transition up through the ranks to the Pro class, and that’s the case in all sports. Turning a highly touted amateur rider into a successful Pro rider is never an easy chore. With so many variables, it can be a very long and bumpy road to the top, and every rider will tell you that. A motocross rider has to deal with unavoidable injuries and tough competition, and as they approach the age to turn pro, some have to deal with the inevitable teenage distractions. However, this is the weeding out process that must happen, because when a rider lines up for their very first pro race they have to be ready to want it! Although this country has a greater number of young, very fast amateur riders than we’ve ever had before, how do we know where they might rank against each other? Other mainstream sports have this ranking system down to a fine art, but this increasingly popular sport that we all love does not. After speaking to numerous people in the industry we’ve compiled the first official list of the top ten amateur riders in Canada as they stand at the end of the 2015 season.
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O C R A #1-M NNELLA CA OF ALL OF OUR TOP TEN RIDERS, TO PUT MARCO CANNELLA AT THE TOP WAS PERHAPS THE EASIEST CHOICE. After a very consistent 2014 season in the Junior class, 15-year-old Marco Cannella came out swinging this past season and proved to everyone that he’s not only one of the fastest young riders in North America, but he’s also one of the hardest working. Under the watchful eye of Yamaha Motor Canada and the Moto Park Training Academy, Cannella is quickly learning what it takes to be a consistent frontrunner. While it’s not easy to be a focused 15-year-old athlete, Cannella is succeeding with not only his mind boggling speed on the track but also his humble demeanour off the track. He is determined and polite, and with one more year left in the Intermediate class, all of these great qualities are only going to improve. When the 2015 season began, Cannella was riding a Yamaha 125cc two-stroke as his main goal was to have a very successful outing at the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National in the USA. As he tore up the Intermediate class and the Schoolboy classes throughout the spring and early summer in Ontario, it became clear to those on the sidelines that they were watching someone special. On numerous occasions, Cannella would get off to a bad start on his underpowered 125cc two-stroke, and then after a few incredible laps he would be leading and pulling away to yet another win. With every rider he passed, Cannella got closer to where he wanted to be. When he finally 44
did arrive at Loretta Lynn’s in late July, he was ready to win. With the Loretta Lynn’s National being famous for the pressure it puts on its riders and the scorching heat that comes with the summer in Tennessee, to be successful there you must be fit and very focused. When the gated dropped on the Schoolboy Class, Cannella knew deep inside that he was both. After winning the first moto and remaining consistent in moto two, Marco knew that all he needed to do was get a good start and ride smart in the final moto for the title to be his. Relying on all of his hard work and training, that is exactly what Marco did. When he made the pass for 4th on the final lap, he had earned not only enough points to be crowned a champion but also the pride of an entire Nation. After his big win in Tennessee, Marco came home, traded in his 125cc for a 250F and headed to the 2015 Parts Canada TransCan in search of the same type of success. After four long days of racing at Walton Raceway, Marco came away with the Schoolboy 2 Championship and the coveted Yamaha Factory Rider Award. All in all it was a great year for Marco Cannella and his family. With one more year remaining in the Intermediate class, as well as a move up in 2016 to the ‘B’ class in the USA, who knows how many more titles could be his before he turns pro at the end of next season. For all of his accomplishments on the track as well as the class he continues to show off the track, we have Marco Cannella ranked as the #1 amateur in Canada.
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WHEN IT COMES TO UP AND COMING PROSPECTS IN CANADIAN MOTOCROSS, CASEY KEAST IS ONE RIDER THAT HAS BEEN ON MOST PEOPLE’S RADAR FOR SOME TIME. Casey, who got his modest start in two wheel competition on BMX bikes, has pretty much been a natural from the get go. Now six years into his career, which will see him celebrate his 17th birthday in December, the sky is the limit for Casey Keast. To this point in his career, Casey has a long list of high profile accomplishments that include World Mini Grand Prix Championships, Western Canadian titles, two consecutive Parts Canada Walton Trans Can Super Mini titles, Provincial Championships, Future West Arenacross titles along with three appearances in the highly polished Monster Energy Cup. Casey Keast has also been a recent winner of a Yamaha Factory Ride award at the WCAN in Raymond, Alberta. Keast’s rise to prominence in the developmental ranks along the way has garnered the support of Kelowna Yamaha, Atlas Brace Technologies, King Concepts, Goldentyre, FoxHead Canada, BigSteelBox, EKKS Brand Goggles and Yamaha Motor Canada. 2015 would be the first season to date that Keast would see the type of adversity every motocrosser fears when it rears its untimely head. With a solid Spring and some great results south of the border, 2015 looked to be a great, final year on small bikes for Casey Keast. He capped off an up and down California Classic with a podium finish and also quickly pocketed two top qualifying tickets to the Dude Ranch at Loretta Lynn’s for the Grand National Championship. This will be Casey’s last year of eligibility to ride in the Super Mini class of that event, as well as on the two-stroke 125cc Yamaha in the Schoolboy 1 class. Things were also heating up in Canada as Casey balanced this schedule south of the border with a couple of provincial Spring Series races and the opening round of the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals. The National series kicked off at Whispering Pines in Kamloops, BC where Keast handily won the opening round of the newly added KTM Western Canadian Super Mini Nationals. The field in that event was pretty thick with up and coming talent but Keast got the better of his competitors. Casey would also line up in Kamloops on the 125cc two-stroke on Sunday’s Pro day. What he achieved in experience above his decent results of 27-21 for 23rd overall was another huge stepping stone going forward. The weekend after the Kamloops Pro National, Keast elected to exchange lining up in Nanaimo for the second leg of the Super Mini Challenge to chase his ticket to Loretta’s. Mission accomplished as at the famous Washougal circuit Keast was poised and got the job done with two top step performances. The following week in Calgary on amateur day at the Wild Rose track, on the first lap of Intermediate racing action, Casey Keast suffered his most serious racing setback to date. It is always unfortunate to see anyone have to go through something like the broken humerus that Casey suffered that day but accidents have no prejudice. Almost every racer faces it at some point on the way up the ladder, but this would be one of the first real tests for Casey and his family. Adding insult to this particular injury was the fact that the Keast family had not been able to attend this round due to work commitments. Mike Nichols from
Goldentyre Canada was Casey’s support system that weekend; the Keast family has a sincere appreciation for his job of taking care of their son. The humerus fracture saw Casey Keast, on doctor’s orders, forced to the sidelines for four months. Finishing up the school year knowing all of his competition and closest friends were at the race track did not sit well with Casey. He did take advantage of the time off to focus on what the future would hold when it came to life on two wheels. Sometimes it is a cliché to say that you never miss what you had until it is gone. Well, fortunately for Casey in this case, his arm would heal. He took full advantage of the Hyper-Baric chamber, lent to him by Oliver Benek, and was committed to returning with a vengeance. His focus was to finish off his season on a positive note by lining up for a third consecutive year at the Monster Energy Cup in the Super Mini class in Las Vegas, Nevada. Casey definitely lacked valuable seat time heading into this event but headed to Southern California the first week of October to get some seat time. Not really sure what to expect lining up for the first time in months in a body that had grown a full three inches, but Keast was set to cap off his Monster Energy Cup Super Mini career. He cited heading in that he was confident and comfortable, stating openly that the result was not the ultimate goal. Casey was keen on pocketing the type of intangible experience that goes with a top level event like that. Casey Keast had the benefit of pitting under the Blu Crue tent with Chad Reed and was treated like the factory star that he one day hopes to be. When the gate dropped at this event in previous years, Keast has always been money off the start. In fact, he led last year’s second Super Mini moto until it was red flagged. Keast finished a best Moto finish in 11th in 2105 and ended up with an overall of 14th out of 23, and once again happily pocketed the experience that very few riders get the opportunity to acquire. Now with the season winding down, Keast keenly has his site set on next season and has a vision to continue to succeed towards his ultimate goal of being the best. Casey just picked up a 2016 YZ250F
and may see some indoor action before the New Year. In 2016, the main focus for Casey Keast will be western rounds of the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals (maybe the eastern rounds too if his results are there) as well as WCAN and the 25th Annual Parts Canada Walton Trans Can. Casey Keast hopes to stamp a ticket to Loretta Lynn’s for 2016, one he can actually cash in on. All the best to Casey Keast and his backers in 2016, Canadian race fans are the benefactors of your success. MOTOCROSS PERFORMANCE · MXPMAG.COM
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AUSTIN WATLING IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A GOOD CANADIAN KID WHO NOT ONLY EXUDES QUALITY SKILLS ON THE TRACK BUT OFF THE TRACK AS WELL. Born in Corunna, ON, Austin has taken a long and consistent road to the top in his class. It’s because of this solid foundation that there’s no doubt in our minds that Austin Watling is on the road to stardom in this sport. As with all of the riders on this top ten list, the biggest supporters in their lives are their families. Whether it’s their parents, siblings or a combination of both, none of these talented riders would be anywhere without their families. At any age, the life of a motocross rider is a challenging one. On any given day there are spectacular highs and mind crushing lows. Staying focused and keeping your self-confidence high can at times take a tremendous amount of effort. All of this pretty much exemplifies the racing career of Austin as he’s had pretty much everything thrown at him, and he’s not even 16 yet. After spending a year as a Team Green supported rider in 2014, Austin decided to switch brands as he received support from his long-time friends at WCK Honda in his hometown. Austin adapted very quickly to the red bikes and from the start of the 2015 he was the dominant Junior rider in South Western Ontario. With a strong fitness base provided to him by the crew at Frankfit Fitness, Austin won moto after moto this year in SWO and eventually claimed both the MX2 and MX3 Junior Ontario Provincial titles. When he wasn’t dominating the Ontario Regional races, Austin took his talents to the 2015 Parts Canada TransCan in August where he thrust himself
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into the spotlight. After some great battles with riders like Nick Denniston and Nathan Cryer, Austin claimed the highly competitive MX3 Junior title in front of his friends and family. During his successful week at Walton Raceway, Austin was also featured in a Honda Canada amateur video that was shot and produced by RTBA Films and MXP Magazine. Austin’s week at the TransCan was a perfect ending to what was a very successful summer. Following the advice of his training crew at Frankfit, Austin took a few weeks off after Walton before beginning his training for the new Canadian National AX Tour, which took place during late September and October. This new national series allowed Austin to get introduced to the tight and aggressive racing that is AX, and thanks to the tutelage of fellow Frankfit athlete Cole Thompson, Austin felt comfortable right away. Throughout the eight round series Austin flourished on the AX tracks, and for the third time in a few short months, Austin brought home a title from a major event. With plans to head down south this winter to the Frankfit and Thompson family training facility in Mississippi, Austin will no doubt continue to get stronger and faster as he prepares himself for the Intermediate class in 2016. He will once again be Honda mounted thanks to WCK Honda and Honda Canada’s amateur support program, and he will also have the undying support of his family and of all the new fans he made this past summer. Austin Watling is not only a great rider but he’s also a positive role model for all young riders out there, and that’s why he is #3 on our official list.
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THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF SUCCESS STORIES COME OUT OF QUEBEC IN THE MOTOCROSS SCENE, AND WE ARE NOW SEEING A STRONG GROUP OF AMATEURS MAKING THEIR MARK AND STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD. A young, future superstar from St Hubert, Quebec has dominated the amateur program in that province over the past year and is proving himself worthy of a solid pro career. JC Bujold is only 16-years-old and he is already starting to turn heads. It was probably a name you heard if you were at some of the eastern CMRC nationals this past summer. Living just outside of the Montreal region, JC doesn’t get much of a chance to practice at motocross tracks. What he really likes to do is hit the BMX Park with his buddies and focus on hitting the ramps and bowl. “I really enjoy hanging out on the BMX bike. It really helps me with balance and learning new tricks,” stated JC. Living near the big city of Montreal doesn’t allow him to load up the truck and hit the practice tracks that much, so instead JC goes to the gym and focuses on riding his BMX bike. Both JC and his father take personal training very seriously and hit the gym as much as possible. His love of motocross all started at the ripe old age of 4. His dad had competed in some enduro events and thought it fit for young JC to try his luck at two wheels so he brought a Yamaha PW50 home and JC has been hooked ever since. The family has been going to the races for more than eight years now. He started off in the mini classes and worked his way up the ladder. This past year was a huge step forward for Bujold with names like Honda, Motovan and Claude St-Marie Sport supporting JC at the highest level. Having more support has also allowed the family to travel and compete at Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross National and the Walton TransCan. When asked what his favourite tracks are, JC replied, “I am a hard pack rider. Walton and Ste. Julie are my type of tracks. Sand tracks are fun but I really enjoy riding on clay base tracks.”
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THE ATLANTIC CANADA REGION, WHICH IS NOW HOME TO CANADIAN NATIONAL #5 TYLER MEDAGLIA, HAS SEEN MANY RIDERS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS EXCEL AT THE TOP LEVEL. The likes of Spring Hill, Nova Scotia’s Ryan Lockhart, Johnny Montes and Mitch Cooke, just to name a few, all with Atlantic geographical connections, have all done the region very proud. If you ever wondered who is coming up through the ranks and would have the type of talent, desire and fortitude to fill some of those large footprints left behind by those legends, look no further. Joggins, Nova Scotia’s Damon ‘Turbine’ Burbine, who is as feisty as he is talented on a motorcycle, has his sights set on leaving his own legacy to the region and the sport. Burbine’s appetite for motorized excitement began at the age of two on a Kitty Kat snowmobile. From there things escalated quickly to where by age two and a half he was in full control of a four-wheeled Suzuki 50. By age three, Damon was on a PW 50 and was exposed to Motocross for the first time as his father Jason took him to an indoor race. It was at that point where Damon told his father that he wanted to race Motocross. Within short course, the Burbines found themselves trackside cheering on Damon while he was ripping up the race track on a KTM 50. In Damon’s first year of racing, he managed a 50cc CMRC Atlantic Canada Spring Series title as well as a 2nd in the Fall Series. Through the early years of his career, Damon Burbine has continued to collect hardware and turn some heads while doing so. In 2010, in his second year of racing, he steamrolled through the CMRC Atlantic Canada series finishing a perfect 11/11 on a 50cc KTM. The year would also see Burbine take on the mighty Walton Trans Can for the first time with a very modest goal of hitting the top 10. The mark was eclipsed and far exceeded as Damon finished with a solid fourth for his efforts. 2011 and 2012 would see repeat performances of Atlantic Canada titles for Damon as well as his first ever podium overall finish at the Trans Can. 2013 saw continued domination on the 65cc in Atlantic Canada along with some top results on an 85cc in the 7-11 year-old class. The highlighted results of the year were an overall win at the ECAN in Deschambault on the 65cc followed by a solid 2nd overall at the Trans Can. 2014 would be an almost perfect season for Damon Burbine at all levels. He once again dominated the Atlantic region series as well as the Provincial Championship. Damon travelled throughout Quebec and New Brunswick chasing victories and succeeded with victories not only outdoors but also in every Arenacross race he entered. The ECAN at Deschambault would see him settle for second on the 65cc machine but he would hit the top step at that year’s Trans Can. At the 2014 Trans Can, an event that saw Mother Nature serve up everything imaginable, Burbine showed he has the kind of skill to negotiate and ride in any condition. Matching his brazen skill set with a character as calm and cool as most kids off the track, he is a young man possessed to settle for nothing short of victory once the helmet is buckled up. 48
N O M A D #5- RBINE BU With 2015 now in the history books, a look back on Damon’s results only continues to validate why we believe this rider has the unlimited potential to push the ceiling of his accomplishments as high as he desires. In 2015, he had pretty much a perfect season on the 65cc running the table in Atlantic Canada and once again capping off what is the final year on this displacement at the Trans Can. Throughout all of Burbine’s success, he has continued to develop his skills and add to his resume of accomplishments on his 85cc bike and Super Mini. The 2016 season will see Burbine compete as a Junior in an age bracket where many riders will be his senior in the age department. Burbine will contest the 85cc 12-16 year-old classes as well as Super Mini in 2016 and maybe even some Schoolboy races. In true form to his character, Damon has informed us that he plans to battle for wins in every event and series that he enters. Even though he knows the competition in 2016 will be the toughest he has faced to date in his young career, he is as motivated as he has ever been. With high profile accomplishments like the ones Damon Burbine already has on his resume, along with his fearlessly forward focussed attitude and riding ability, we have every reason to believe the name Damon Burbine is one you will hear often in the near future. Good luck in 2016 to KTM Racing’s number 77, Damon ’Turbine’ Burbine.
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ANOTHER ONE OF THE GREAT UP AND COMING RIDERS WHO HAS ALREADY MADE QUITE AN IMPACT ON HIS COMPETITION AND THE CANADIAN MOTOCROSS WORLD IS JACOB PICCOLO. PICCOLO, WHO WAS PROFILED RECENTLY IN MXP MAGAZINE AS A RIDER THAT IS ‘YOUNG AND ON THE RISE’ IS ALL OF THAT AND MORE. With a laundry list of top level accomplishments and a bulging trophy case as supportive evidence, Piccolo is armed and ready for the upcoming season. He will move forward with the experience of nine plus years on a motorcycle and will only be 13 years of age this December. Piccolo, who has confidence and skill set on a motorcycle, usually hears those on the sidelines watching saying ‘Wow, look at that kid go!’ Yes, go he can. Jacob’s riding style is as confidently aggressive and brazen as anyone I have ever seen on a small bike. Jake has proven his mettle consistently through the years in an ascent towards the throne of Moto greatness. He has won multiple World Mini Grand Prix titles along with Parts Canada Walton Trans Can and WCAN titles. He has also made the trek to compete at the Loretta Lynn’s Grand National Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Jacob is also a multi-time Future West Moto Arenacross Champion and has added many provincial titles to his lengthy and growing legacy. One of the accomplishments of 2015 that Jacob is proudest of is laying claim to victory in the first ever KTM Western Canadian Super Mini Nationals. This victory was attained as Piccolo battled as a 12-year-old riding against some as old as 16 years of age. The series took place during three rounds of the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals in the west. Nice work Jake!
I am not sure exactly but I have to think that by winning this inaugural series in mid-June in Calgary, Alberta that it set the ball in motion for what has just transpired this Fall. With the victory in the KTM Western Canadian Super Mini Nationals, Jacob won a brand new 2016 KTM 85 and some other complimentary bells and whistles. Although he stayed true to his connections of Maple Ridge Motorsports and Kawasaki throughout the outdoor season in 2015, Piccolo will now ride for Team KTM Racing. He is highly anticipating having the kind of support needed to continue his ascent to the top of the Canadian Motocross world and beyond. This past summer saw Piccolo gain more valuable experience at the Parts Canada Walton Trans Can. He competed in the 85cc 12-16 year old class as well as hitting the podium in the highly competitive Super Mini class. With at least three more years of eligibility to ride at this top, small bike level, I believe Piccolo will add to his small bike hardware collection and championships in a big way in 2016. All friends and family members of the likeable rider, who will wear his usual number of 81 in 2016, have every reason to anticipate much success this season. This is a perfect fit for KTM because their best small bike rider, Tanner Ward, has moved onward and upward to ride big bikes this season. Jake Piccolo is the perfect rider to be passed the KTM Racing torch and will carry it proudly. Jake Piccolo will see some Arenacross seat time as we wind down here this Fall towards the drop of the gate on the 2016 calendar season. Jake Piccolo and his biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Dan and Jen, will look to get some early season seat time south of the bor-
der. They are not sure exactly which big races they will target but have thought through a few options. A few of the goals Piccolo will target this coming year are the Western rounds of the KTM Super Mini Nationals, the WCAN and the Parts Canada Walton Trans Can. The Piccolos have expressed a sincere interest to also follow a path in 2016 that will see Jacob get an invite to the Monster Energy Cup to represent Canada in the Super Mini class. With the likes of Casey Keast, Tanner Ward and Westen Wrozyna already doing our homeland proud, Piccolo has a great opportunity to increase our list of accomplishments at that event. Jacob Piccolo, who always has a smile on his face at the races and loves every aspect of the sport, seems to have everything one could ask for moving forward. As he reaches a new level of maturity on and off the track in the next couple of years, I feel Piccolo has a great opportunity to build himself a type of on-track confidence and presence that will be somewhat bulletproof. These may seem bold or strong expectations to put on a soon to be 13-year-old Motocrosser, but if these expectations showed up on his door step in the form of a pair of boots with a welcome note attached, you can bet your bottom dollar that Jacob would jump right in. In 2016, it will not matter what colour of boots he steps into as I am sure he will reciprocate the confidence his connection have put in him in the form of consistent, top level results. Keep that throttle pinned Jacob Piccolo, Canadian Motocross fans that do not know who you are certainly will soon.
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WITH A DIVERSE LIST OF TOP TEN RIDERS, FOR #7 WE LOOK TO BRANTFORD, ONTARIO’S MINI SENSATION PRESTON MASCIANGELO. Over the last few years Preston has enjoyed one of the most successful 50cc mini bike careers that we’ve ever seen. With multiple wins on both sides of the border, this talented kid definitely has a bright future ahead of him. A year ago, Preston won the prestigious KTM JR Supercross Challenge (KJSC) race at the 2014 Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas. Heading into the race you wouldn’t know that this was one of the biggest races of his young career and one that brought a lot of pressure with it. He was confident so he felt that he could do very well. To win the main event and be interviewed on the podium at Sam Boyd Stadium was definitely one of the highlights of Preston’s motocross career. He took it all in stride, and on the podium he was humble and well-spoken as he thanked everyone in Canada for their support. That big win in Las Vegas capped off a very successful 2014, which saw Preston also win the Toronto KJSC and a Parts Canada TransCan title. After spending all of last winter training hard and racing Arenacross, it was definitely a tough transition for Preston to switch back to outdoor motocross in the spring of 2015. However, with support from sponsors like Cobra Motorcycles and Thor, he managed to qualify for the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National, so the Masciangelo family headed south to
Tennessee in late July. After three motos against the planet’s top 50cc riders, Preston finished with a 6th overall in the 50cc 7-8 Limited class. Although he just missed out on his goal of finishing in the top five, he was very proud of his accomplishment and of all the hard work that he put in. After returning from Tennessee, Preston then headed to the Parts Canada TransCan in Walton, ON. Even after suffering a flat tire while leading one of the 50cc motos, Preston was still able to bring the home 50cc 7-8 title and the prestigious Dunlop Silver Tire Award. After Walton, the final big race of the summer was the Baja Brawl in Michigan. Preston won both titles the year before and was excited to race there again. The Brawl draws a lot of attention; racers come from all of the States as far as California, Florida, Texas, etc. There were quite a few elite riders there ready to race in all classes. Preston rode well and finished with a podium spot in both the 50cc and 65cc classes. With his recent plans of heading down to the Mini Olympics in Florida cancelled because of an unfortunate hand injury, Preston has now said good-bye to the 50cc class for good as he now looks forward to becoming a full time 65cc rider in 2016. With plans to continue training all winter before heading to a few Arenacross races in early 2016, and then to the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur SX in March, Preston is looking forward to another successful year next season.
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AS WE’VE STATED ABOUT EACH OF THESE TALENTED YOUNG KIDS, ALL OF THEM HAVE A SOLID SUPPORT STRUCTURE AT HOME. Each weekend these kids load up their bikes and leave their normal small town lives in search of motocross glory wherever their journey takes them. This is never an easy thing to do because when any young athlete is taken out of their home environment and put on the big stage, it can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. However, one teenage rider who has taken all of his early success in stride is Ontario rider Jake Tricco. Hailing from the four season adventure town of Collingwood, Ontario, Tricco is an all-around athlete who loves to ride not only motocross in the summer but also loves to hit the ski hills in the winter. Those who have witnessed Tricco’s road to the front of the pack in the 85cc class know all about his hard work ethic and his flair for style. For the last few seasons Jake has spent his summer’s training at the famous Moto Park facility and its emerging Moto Park Training Academy. From the beginning of July until the end of August, Tricco and his fellow MP Academy athletes spend their days not only riding long motos, but also learning about how to train properly and have a proper nutritional program. This regimented routine has been instrumental in Tricco’s success on the track and many feel that his recent, stellar results are only the beginning of what should be a long career.
Even though this season was Jake’s first full year in the older 85cc 12-16 and Super Mini classes, all of his off-season training and preparation instantly paid off as he was very fast on his Yamahas from the moment the snow melted in Ontario. With big wins during the Ontario Provincial Series, Jake used the confidence he was gaining from the regional races to compete successfully on a bigger stage. In the weeks prior to the 2015 Parts Canada TransCan, Tricco and his Moto Park training partner, Marco Cannella, headed over to Spain to compete in the World Junior Cup. Under the extreme conditions that Spain delivers in the summer, Tricco rode brilliantly to finish inside the top 25. This amazing performance on the world stage gave Tricco the extra amount of confidence that he was looking for. By the time he made it to Walton Raceway a few weeks later for the 2015 Parts Canada TransCan, he was ready to dominate. During that week at Walton, Tricco not only had to deal with the pressure of trying to win a Canadian National Championship, but he also had to deal with the severe injuries that his father, Dan, suffered in a crash while racing in the early part of the week. With even more eyes focused on young Jake to see how he would respond to these added distractions, he ended up demonstrating the mental fortitude of a veteran rider as he rode away with the 85cc 12-16 TransCan title. It was a fitting end to Jake’s 85cc career as he now will begin testing the bigger YZ125 two-stroke
in hopes of taking his career to the next level. As with all of these riders, Jake’s best attribute is his ability to first set goals and then do whatever it takes to achieve those goals. As we’ve said many times, it’s not easy being a young and talented athlete. It takes sacrifice and determination to get to the level that they’re all at. Jake Tricco is another rider who we’ll be hearing about for a very long time in this sport.
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R E N N A T #9- ARD W WHEN WE LOOK BACK TO SEE HOW OUR RIDER ON THE RISE, TANNER WARD, GOT HIS START IN MOTO, LET’S JUST SAY HE CAME BY IT AS HONESTLY AS ONE COULD. Born into a family of Motocross enthusiasts and brothers already heavily involved, it was a pretty natural fit that he would see his first seat time at two years of age. Like most kids who have ever had the opportunity at a very young age to swing a leg over a motorcycle, having fun was the number one goal. Along the way, Tanner’s appetite for success has only seemed to increase with each of his quickly mounting accomplishments. Now at the age of 16, when asked of the top five accomplishments to date, the recently signed Royal Distributing KTM Canada rider pointed to his five Walton Trans Can titles along with being invited to and participating in the Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas. With the kind of support that most riders would dream of having, 2015 looked to be a very promising and productive season on the race track for Tanner Ward and his new connections. Before the gate even had a chance to drop on the outdoor action in Canada, Tanner Ward suffered a very serious setback in the form of a broken femur. The rider, who had high hopes of qualifying for the 2015 Loretta Lynn’s Grand National Championship among other big events, was forced to the sidelines. Tanner’s fortitude and positive attitude saw him long before he was back on the race track mentally preparing 2015’s Plan B. With Loretta’s now a reach at best, the sites for the KTM Racing Frank Fit rider quickly became the Walton Trans Can, the ECAN, as well as the newly added KTM Eastern Canadian Super Mini Nationals. In a year that would see Ward, who through most of his career had been a little on the smaller side than his average competitor in the Super Mini class, take full advantage of his final year on the small bike. The ECAN would also see Tanner Ward put his KTM on the top step of the podium in both the Schoolboy 1 and Super Mini classes. Ward would also, fittingly in his title sponsor’s namesake, capture the first ever KTM Eastern Canadian Super Mini National title. 52
The 2015 season was also highlighted for Tanner by avenging his 2nd place overall finish in 2014 at the Parts Canada Walton Trans Can with the overall victory. He would also take care of his foes in the Schoolboy 1 class and take solace in how good it felt for the first time in his young career to win all three Motos in a class at that event. The Super Mini final Moto of 2015 was one of the best races at the Trans Can event, which saw Ward fend off an intense charge by one of his rivals, Moto Park’s Jake Tricco. I was at the podium last year when Ward played second fiddle to competitor Casey Keast and I could sense how unhappy he was with second place. I often said that second is not always a bad result as it can often provide the kind of fuel needed for a young rider to get to the next level. This year Tanner harnessed that fuel to his advantage. Nice work Tanner! Tanner Ward has just completed his first ever Canadian AX-Tour Series. Even though this discipline is not totally foreign to him, it was a very rewarding and new experience. The ability for Tanner to get more seat time on the bigger bike in the close confines of these arenacross venues is a huge asset. Tanner was also a part of the AX-Tour crew who was responsible for everything from track building and tear down. Even though his first trip west was not for a Pro National, I can only think that making the trek that he did with the Tour gives him even more intangible experience. Tanner is a hard worker who just loves and lives for the sport of Motocross. When asked what other sports he was into or in which he was interested, Tanner’s response was “Nothing really - BMX Biking, it’s pretty much it. It’s all about Moto for me” With the AX-Tour in Canada and the outdoor season now marked in its place on Tanner Ward’s resume, I asked him to take a quick look into the 2016 Chrystal Ball. Ward hopes to compete in more AX-Tour events with the travelling series south with a sharp mental focus on outdoors in 2016. He will be contesting the MX2 and MX3 Junior classes as well as the Schoolboy 1 class. If all goes as planned, Ward’s outdoor season will begin in Texas at the spring series where he hopes to be consistently inside the top 10. From there it will be some Loretta Lynn’s Qualifiers in an effort to do all of his connections proud at the iconic event. In the spring, Ward will touchdown for gate drops on Canadian soil to qualify for the 25th annual Parts Canada Walton Trans Can. Ward also has the 2016 ECAN on his hit list and will look to add to his legacy at that event as well. Fall will also see Ward head back to the Baja Brawl south of the border where he hopes to hit top dead centre of the podium. When the 2016 outdoor season is done, there will be no letting off the gas pedal of Moto passion as Ward will again team up with his AX-tour connections and hit the road. Tanner Ward is a very versatile, hard-working, personable individual off the race track. On the race track he is pretty much the same minus being personable as he prefers the taste of victory over defeat. He knows the value of and appreciates every ounce of support from his army of backers and fans of the big #184. Keep that passion pinned Tanner Ward and good luck in 2016, the future of Canadian Motocross is the better for it.
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R E L Y T 0 #1 GIBBS UNLESS YOU ARE A RIDING COLLEAGUE OR FRIEND OF MISSION, BC UP AND COMING RIDER TYLER GIBBS, YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD HIS NAME BEFORE. I am sure there are a few good reasons for that, but moving forward I have full confidence that Tyler Gibbs’ assertion into the hearts of Canadian Motocross fans has been underway for quite some time. Tyler, who is 14-years-old and goes by the selfproclaimed nickname of ‘Two Guns,’ got his introduction into the two wheeled off-road riding scene through his father Paul Gibbs. The Gibbs family, who were transplanted to British Columbia from Ontario, resides on the east side of the Fraser River in lush green Mission, BC. Tyler began riding at the age of three-years-old. With his dad still actively lining up, it was a perfect fit that he would be destined to see his first gate drop on a Tuesday night in Mission, BC. In his first race ever, Tyler Gibbs was not only a winner but hooked on Moto. Through the early years, Tyler always finished at or near the top and seemed to have a natural gift to excel on a motorcycle. He has many coloured accomplishments on his resume including Western Canadian Amateur titles at Raymond on a 50cc and 85cc bike. His first ever trip to the Walton Trans Can produced a podium finish on a borrowed motorcycle that was pretty much on life support. Upon moving to the 85cc 7-11 year-old class full time, as well as lining up as a junior to most in the Super Mini class, Gibbs has turned heads and raised eyebrows where ever he has raced. The first season of Arenacross in the Super Mini class, Gibbs pocketed a championship; an accomplishment to this day he is very proud of. He also won the 85cc 7-11 year-old title that same year. Heading down to race south of the border frequently, Tyler Gibbs resume also boasts World Mini Grand Prix, Mammoth Mountain and Glen Helen top 10 finishes to go along with his numerous Arenacross titles. I really believe the story that illustrates what Tyler ‘Two Guns’ Gibbs is made of began scripting 54
in earnest in 2013. I remember wrapping up the Future West Moto Arenacross Series that winter in late February, and after talking to Tyler, I was a little overwhelmed at what I had encountered. It was at that time it became paramount that I was talking to a 10-year-old who seemed to have smarts and maturity beyond his years. Without getting into details, I am pretty sure that if I conversed with a whole classroom of kids his age, it would not compare to the same intellect, rationale or meaning I got out my chat that day with Tyler. In 2014, with his sights set on stamping a ticket to Loretta Lynn’s and area qualifier victory in the books, it was off to Washougal. There, at the regional qualifier in the final Moto while running third with his ticket all but pocketed, things went bad in a hurry. With just less than half a lap left, Tyler crested one of the trademark tunnel jumps of Washougal Raceway and caught a large chunk of soil that pitched him sideways. With his bike ejecting him violently in a high side manner while holding his leg as prisoner, Tyler Gibbs was, in the blink of an eye, on the ground with a broken femur. Four months later, Tyler would be back on his motorcycle doing what he loves: racing dirt bikes. Once again while practicing for a weekend of Arenacross racing at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park, Gibbs was served up a super-sized dose of adversity. Coming up short on a triple jump sent Gibbs to the sidelines in a wheel chair, left to nurse back to health two badly broken legs. At this point in the twelve-year-old’s life some serious questions would arise as to what his future would hold. None of these questions coming from Tyler but more so from his mom Christine and dad Paul. They were, as any parent would be, quite distraught to see their son have to endure so much pain and adversity. After giving Tyler the option of pursuing anything else in the world, young Gibbs’ passion stayed the steadfast. With the heart of a lion, he worked his tail off to get back on his feet and back on a motorcycle. Against all odds, Tyler’s re-birth seemed to see a rider that was, if at all possible, even more
determined not only to excel but do everything in his power to ride the bike on his own terms. Tyler has had a couple of successful, back to back campaigns since that double dose of adversity, which has seen his stock and confidence soar to its loftiest height. As a 14-year-old rider in 2015, Tyler Gibbs won the BC Provincial Super Mini Championship as well. He was an alternate for the Parts Canada Walton Trans Can but elected to save the trip for 2016. Tyler Gibbs has successfully completed top step performances at both Canadian Arenacross series. He was a solid victor in Armstrong, BC at Round 1 of the Future West Moto Series on his CRF 150 in the Super Mini class. He followed that up with two successful weekends in the western rounds of the Canadian AX-Tour at the Penticton and Calgary rounds. At the Calgary round, Tyler turned many heads with his skill and finesse, and was able to double up the massive double jump that troubled many. Gibbs was crowned the AX-Tour West Super Mini and 85cc 1216 year-old Champion. Two accomplishments that will look very attractive to his backers on his newest resume, Gibbs will take that momentum and success back to home turf for the back half of the 2015 Future West Series. Tyler will focus his efforts in 2016 on lining up at as many of the biggest races that he can find. He enjoys the competition and is not shy to bang bars with the best anywhere. Tyler Gibbs believes that in this sport you are only as good as your competition and he has proven that going out of your way to find it makes good things happen. He will also take on the upcoming seasons Loretta Lynn’s qualifiers as well as contest the western rounds of the Nationals and is sure to be a contender for the top step of the Super Mini Nationals. 2016 will also see Gibbs do everything in his power to get himself a ticket to the Monster Energy Cup in October to ride the Super Mini class. Keep that passion pinned Tyler Gibbs, you are definitely one of Canadian Motocross’s top prospects heading into 2016.
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Over the last few seasons, this sport has been a true up and down roller coaster ride for Monster Energy Thor Kawasaki Team Manager Jason Hughes. Whether it’s been dealing with his riders’ injuries, unfortunate mechanical issues, or Brett Metcalfe defecting to another team, Hughes has definitely had his hands full. However, with a bright 2016 on the horizon and three new, very fast riders set to compete under his team’s tent, things
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and every round. Sometimes it got dirty, how did you guys deal with that part of it? JH: Yes, they did have quite the battle and sometimes it did get intense and a little ridiculous. All we did with Jacob was just try and keep him focused on what the big goal was. Sometimes when that stuff is happening you get so involved that you lose track of what you’re really there to do. Overall, Jacob handled himself well and in the end I think the fastest rider won. MXP: Hello Jason, first off congratulations on your team’s recent AX Tour Championship. What are you up to this week? JH: Thanks, it was great to get the title and to finish things off in style at the final round in Calgary. Actually, my wife and I headed down to Mexico for a week of relaxation. With our schedules, we don’t get a chance to get away very often, so it’s really nice when we do. MXP: Other than the AX title a few weeks ago, it must’ve been a pretty frustrating season for you. I guess you’ve earned a vacation. (laughs) JH: Yes, it really was a tough one, with injuries and with what happened to Metcalfe in Calgary and then again in Moncton, those two races cost us the MX1 Championship. So yes, I definitely felt like now was the perfect time to take a week off and go hang out in the sun. MXP: What are your thoughts on the Canadian National AX Tour? Obviously you won a title, but overall how do you feel about the new series? JH: I think the series went really well and I think considering it was their first time in Canada, it was great. I’m very happy that our sponsors allowed us to commit to the series and I think it can only get better next year. They’re talking about 8 rounds in 8 diff erent cites so that would be great. As the defending champions, I don’t see any reason why we won’t be there, and I think you’ll see even more teams get involved in 2016. MXP: The series certainly was exciting as Jacob Hayes and Cole Thompson had quite a battle at each
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MXP: That’s great news, congratulations! I’d like to go back to this past summer. Many feel that Brett Metcalfe was the fastest overall rider in the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals, but two DNFs cost him the MX1 title. How did you guys deal with that as a team? JH: I would agree that Metty was the fastest guy, for sure, but you have to finish races to win championships and those two DNFs definitely cost us the MX1 title. I think I can speak for all of the teams when I say that when you put as much work into everything that we all do, when you have things like DNFs that are out of your control, it’s really frustrating. However, that’s racing and sometimes these things happen. All you can do is learn and then come back stronger. You can’t be involved in this sport at any level if you’re not resilient. We’ve learned how to refocus and come back stronger, and that’s what the Monster Energy Thor Kawasaki Team will do in 2016. MXP: Overall, 2015 was a pretty tough summer for your team. Cole Martinez got hurt early and never really recovered, Teddy got hurt at Round 7, and Metcalfe had his troubles. Was there a time when you just wanted to throw your arms up and scream? JH: Yes, we really thought we had the speed to compete for wins in the MX2 class last summer. However, after his shoulder injury at Nanaimo. Cole never really found the speed he had coming into the series. I think after that his confidence took a hit and he just never got going again and that was very disappointing. Then for Teddy to go down in Quebec with an injury, that was tough also because I think he was just starting to find his speed. But, like I said, that’s racing and stuff like that happens. You have good seasons and you have bad seasons, that’s how this sport works. MXP: Then to top it all off, you lost Metty to another team in early October. How did that go from your perspective? JH: That came down to just good old fashion business and you never can avoid that. Metty received a great off er from another team and he had to do what was best for him and his family. He was incredible
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to work with and a true professional in all sense of the word. However, when one door closes, another one opens and we’re very excited with the team we have heading into 2016. MXP: That was actually my next question Jason, how excited are you for 2016? JH: I’m very excited and I know the entire team is too. We’ll definitely have a different look under the tent next year and I think it’s going to be very entertaining. Between Hayes, Vince Friese and Mike Alessi, we definitely have a line-up that brings a ton of speed with it. MXP: Are you confi dent that all three riders can challenge for championships? JH: Definitely, we all know how fast Alessi is, we also saw Friese’s speed in Calgary this past summer. Finally, I think Hayes is going to surprise a lot of people with his outdoor speed. Hopefully things go well and we can bring home both Championships. MXP: With both Friese and Alessi racing in the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Series on Hondas, will there be enough time to test your team bikes before the opening round at Kamloops? JH: I don’t see it being a problem, both riders have already spent time on the new KX450F before they started testing for SX and the response was great. So that already gave us a head start on testing for next summer. Ideally, it would be great to have them ride Kawasakis for SX, but that wasn’t possible for 2016. Maybe that is something we can do for 2017.
MXP: I think the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals are going to be incredible next summer in both classes. With companies like Monster Energy, Parts Canada and of course Canadian Kawasaki, you’ve had some great support for a long time. It must be very satisfying that you’ve had such great support over the years? JH: I feel very fortunate to have had such a great line up of sponsors for so long. We’ve been together for I think 7 or 8 years now and I hope we can continue our cherished relationships for another decade or so. The sponsors and the support we receive from them is the sole reason we’re able to do what we do. MXP: Well, over the last few seasons I think you’ve had to deal with more stress than any other Team Manager on the planet. We hope the 2016 season is a stress free one for you and your team? JH: Thank you, I hope it is also, that would be great. But you know, I love this sport in the good times and the bad times. Sometimes things are great and sometimes they aren’t so good, but things are always exciting and that’s why we do this. MXP: Thanks Jason for taking the time to speak with us. Congratulations on the AX Tour Title, and good luck next season! JH: Thanks Palms, I really appreciate that. We’re very excited for next season, I think with the changes to the twostroke rule and traveling to a couple new tracks, 2016 is going to be great.
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ow that the CMRC sanctioned 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals are in the books, what is in store for the 2016 series? I had the opportunity to sit down with the President of the CMRC Nationals, Mark Stallybrass. His first words out of his mouth were “2016 is going to be awesome!” Let’s start off with the rider talent that is coming up for the series, and the two new tracks added to the series. “I’m working on signing new sponsors to the series.” Sounds like there is lots of work behind the doors of the CMRC. Yes, it’s a business, and yes, it’s a tough job to keep everyone happy, but it’s all about keeping sponsors involved in the series. Let’s take a
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look at who is coming up to race in the 2016 series so far. We have heard lots of rumours about who is really coming up. We know the CMRC MX1 Champion, Matt Goerke, is coming back with the big #1 on his OTSFF Rockstar Yamaha. Partnering with him will be the 2013 MX1 Champion, Brett Metcalfe. Yes, you may have noticed that he has moved from the Monster Kawasaki powerhouse team to the Rockstar Yamaha camp. This is one solid team that you can’t question the odds on winning the series. Let’s not jump the gun yet, though. Monster Kawasaki has signed two MX1 riders that know how to win races. Mike Alessi, who finished second in the 2014 MX1 championship plus has an arm’s length of a winning history on factory teams, has recently signed on to return to Can-
ada. He will be partnered up with his long-time friend Vince Friese. Mr. Friese who finished second in the MX2 class in 2014 also won the overall in Calgary in 2015 in the MX1 class, so we know he has the speed to win as well. Let’s not forget the four-time Canadian Champion, Colton Facciotti. Colton just signed a three year deal that will keep him with the Honda family. In 2015, Colton missed out on the championship by only six points, pretty impressive considering he started the season with a major injury. I would not bet against this past champ for 2016. Not far off the podium, we have two time MX2 Champion Tyler Medaglia. We know Tyler has the heart of a lion and will give 200% on any day to win races. Moving into the MX1 class after winning the past two seasons
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in the MX2 class will be Kaven Benoit. With the right preparation and off-season testing, you can count on Kaven being in the mix. Kaven has the speed and style to become a Canadian MX1 Champ in the near future. Looking at the other teams, we have riders like Cade Clason, who looked right at home on his Redemption KTM450, and his teammate Nathan Bles. Local Ontario hero Kyle Keast had a solid year finishing eighth overall in 2015. California resident, who calls Canada his summer home, Dylan Schmoke looks way more comfortable on his 450 and will possibly be back on a KTM with his single digit number nine. Other Canadian riders that have a good chance of finishing in the top ten are Keylan Meston, Kyle Swanson, Seth Rarick and Shawn Robinson. That is
one deep class of top riders. I don’t think we have had that many solid MX1 riders ever. Now let’s check out the MX2 class. Now that Benoit has moved to the MX1 class, this opens the chance right up to win the series. There are a handful of riders that are potential champions. We’re not sure what class Cole Thompson will be riding. He had a solid ride in the MX1 class in 2015, but he’s also eligible to race in the MX2 class, so we’ll just have to sit back and wait. Jeremy Medaglia is another rider that could do it as well. He has the speed and fitness to walk away with the 2016 championship on his GDR Honda. MX101 Canada’s Motorcycles FXR rider Jimmy Decotis will be back to take on the Canucks. Jimmy looked impressive
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last year and was fighting for podium wins most weekends. His teammate, Dylan Wright, will be one tough competitor in 2016. If he improves like he did the year before, watch out. Monster Kawasaki has just signed the 2015 AX Tour Canadian Arenacross Champion, Jacob Hayes who will bring some speed to the front of the pack. I know Jacob has been focusing on AX racing for the past few years but I don’t think it will take him long to get his Kawasaki up to speed. Shawn Maffenbeier, Blake Savage, Jess Pettis, Brad Nauditt and Morgan Burger, just to name a few, will be back for 2016 as well. The schedule has been changed too. Yes, there has been lots of talk on why. Here are some of the details on what Mark shared with me. “Setting up MOTOCROSS PERFORMANCE · MXPMAG.COM
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the schedule is not easy,” says Mark, “especially when you have major sponsors asking for changes to the locations. I have to listen to what they want if we are going to keep these corporations around for the future. I know I can’t keep everyone happy but it’s only business. The national series is a full time business and I have to look out for what’s best for the series and its corporate sponsors, as well as visit tracks that have conveniences for teams and riders such as airports, hotels, restaurants, etc. I know I am not making friends when I make changes. It’s not personal, though. For example, the CMRC national series is Rockstar’s main marketing and promotional vehicle in Canada, so when they request changes to push the brand in new areas, I have to do my best to keep them happy. This is why I had to make changes to the schedule.” The series will start again in Kamloops, BC, which is a perfect location for the first round. The track had a major facelift two years ago and they’re making improvements to the pit area and infield. Many of the top riders comment about how the track preparation is the best in the series and how it’s the closest track to an AMA National. Round 2 will return to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Yes, it’s not one of the most favourite tracks on the circuit but it has lots to offer. ‘The Wastelands’ as they call it, is one tough and challenging track that does not give way that much. The terrain is hard packed and has a ton of jumps, and the view from the top of the
track is amazing. For Round 3, the series heads back to Calgary. This track is famous for its high speed jumps and off cambers; not the easiest tracks to figure out on the circuit. The final round in the west will again be at Moto Valley Raceway in Regina. The track is hard pack with lots of ruts, and if the weather cooperates, this track is lots of fun, but if it rains watch out. The series will then take a one week break. Usually there is a two week gap, but to accommodate Walton, CMRC has agreed to finish the series one week early. The eastern portion of the series begins at Gopher Dunes. We all know this track. It’s on the list of the toughest tracks in the world. You better know how to ride sand if you plan to tackle Gopher Dunes. For Round 6, the series moves to La Belle Province. Ulverton, Quebec has been voted as one of the best tracks on the series. It has lots of elevation changes and becomes very rough. It’s a track you need to ride, or at least check out. This is where the series has a new location; Round 7 moves to Pleasant Valley in Nova Scotia. The last time this track was on the schedule was in 2002. Local pro and hero Mitch Cooke and his family will host the event. This is one track change Mark talked about. Rockstar doesn’t have any promotional events in the province and wanted a track located not far from Halifax. This is a region that Rockstar feels is an area that has lots of potential. One week later the series moves to Round
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CHANGE IS IN THE AIR 8 at Moncton, NB. The River Glade National has been on the circuit since 1998. Larry Northrop and his team do a fantastic job of preparing the track for the national, plus spectator turnout is one of the strongest in the series. The series then heads back to Deschambault, Quebec. I feel this is one of the best tracks in the series. It has a ton of obstacles, a lot of jumps and huge sand berms for the riders to rip up. Daniel Thibault and his group start preparing his track way before the series even starts. Don’t forget the ECAN amateur championship starts on the Wednesday prior to the pro national. The final round is now located at RJ Motosport Park in Barrie, Ontario. Why you ask? The city itself has 140,000+ people that live only 10 minutes away in a market that accommodates sponsors’ needs, plus it is located right before you hit Ontario’s cottage country. Thousands of people drive by the track, which is located on the west side of Hwy. 400 (it’s just as close to the 400 as the Trans Canada Hwy at River Glade). Due to the availability of several advertising mediums, in the surrounding areas, such as Toronto that is less than an hour away, there are several largely populated zones that will increase the potential to attract a large number of spectators.
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This track has hosted several Pro national rounds in the past, the latest being in 2004. Planning and upgrades to the facility have already started, with nice, even parking for the teams to park their semi race rigs. Looking back, this track can be a rough one. The terrain is mainly sandy, and it becomes very rough as the race day progresses. That shouldn’t be a problem for the Pros because by the last round they will be in their best shape of the year. On the Sunday evening of the series finale, the riders and teams will gather for an official awards ceremony for the first time where riders, teams, mechanics and sponsors will be recognized for their performance, dedication and commitment to the sport. This will be a great opportunity for everyone involved in the tour to end the series on a high note then have a relaxing evening in their hotel before flying out of Toronto’s International Airport, which is located only 45 minutes from Barrie. Now for the fun stuff. Yes, there have been some changes made to the rules, and yes, they involve two strokes. This rule was originally implemented to allow the two-stroke to compete in the MX2 class with the intention of making racing more affordable for privateers and amateurs. The manufacturers that no
longer build two-strokes were not very happy in the past few years because they felt there was too much of a performance advantage versus the 250 fourstroke. It didn’t help that Kaven Benoit won back to back championships on a two-stroke, so the rule has been revised to limit the bikes to Canadian residents only, plus Pros that finished within the top five in the past three years are no longer eligible to compete on a two-stroke either. The engine performance rules are still in place from last year, which definitely evens the playing field. The good news is all Canadians that have invested in a 250 two-stroke can continue to compete at Pro Nationals and within their region. That’s what it was all about. Considering the new venues that look to attract more awareness and attendance, the increasing attendance at the established tracks that are back on the schedule, the national series’ social media that is going through the roof, the improving television package, and the talent pool of world class riders that have the national dates marked on their calendar, the 2016 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals are shaping up to take yet another step forward and will become the pride of our motocross nation.
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MARK THE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR! The 2016 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will feature a summer full of the most intense motocross racing you will ever experience live. For more details, visit www.mxnationals.ca and Like us on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/CMRCMX.
2016 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MOTOCROSS NATIONALS – SERIES SCHEDULE SUNDAY, JUNE 5 - WHISPERING PINES RACEWAY, KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA SUNDAY, JUNE 12 - THE WASTELANDS, NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA SUNDAY, JUNE 19 - WILD ROSE MX PARK, CALGARY, ALBERTA SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - MOTO VALLEY RACEWAY, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN SUNDAY, JULY 10 - GOPHER DUNES, COURTLAND, ONTARIO SUNDAY, JULY 17 - MOTOCROSS ULVERTON, ULVERTON, QUEBEC SUNDAY, JULY 24 - PLEASANT VALLEY RACEWAY, PLEASANT VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA SUNDAY, JULY 31 - RIVERGLADE MX PARK, MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - MOTOCROSS DESCHAMBAULT, DESCHAMBAULT, QUEBEC SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 - RJ MOTOSPORT PARK, BARRIE, ONTARIO Above: Will we see another two-stroke on the top step of the podium next season? Below: The Deschambault circuit in Quebec will host CMRC’s Amateur National Championships as well as Round 9 of the 2016 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals - August 4-7.
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nyone who raced motocross during the ‘80s in Ontario was very familiar with Hully Gully. The dealership and racing facility was located about an hour north of London in Huron County. Personally, I had a long history with the track. My Dad raced the first real motocross event they ever had back in 1973 and I closed the place at the final race in ‘87. In between there were many races and countless stories about Hully Gully. Not always good mind you, especially if rain was involved, but there is no doubting that some of my favourite moto memories were created during many long and sun drenched summer days spent at Hully Gully. The who’s who of Canadian motocrosss raced there during that era, and the Collins family, who owned Hully Gully, can rightfully and truly be considered as pioneers in the history of motocross in Canada.
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With these memories fresh in my mind, I decided to pay a visit recently to Chuck Collins, who still works in the family business at the massive Hully Gully dealership in London, also known as the Ultimate Toy Store, and reminisce a little about the old days at the track. It had been a few years since I had visited with Chuck at the store and I was pleased to see that they have actually built a little museum in the loft of the dealership as a tribute to “The Old Place” as Chuck refers to it. I wasn’t sure if Collins would even be interested in rehashing any of the old war stories when I arrived but this could not have been farther from the truth as he was only too happy to spend a little time regaling me with some of the history behind Hully Gully. As it turns out, Chuck’s parents, Randy and Audrey Collins, hailed originally from the Windsor, Ontario area. Randy’s family was in the dairy farming
business but he was actually working for Chrysler in Windsor as a pipe fi tter when the opportunity to purchase the parcel of land near Varna, Ontario, which would later come to be known as Hully Gully, presented itself. It was the late 1960s and the Collins had every intention of continuing the family tradition of dairy farming and to that end a prefix that Randy submitted for naming his new herd of Holstein cattle ended up being the name of the future track. “Hully Gully Baby” was a popular song on the radio at the time and there was somewhat of a gully right beside the farmhouse on the property so that was all the inspiration they needed when coming up with the name. The Collins were soon to discover that winters were a lot snowier in that part of the country than what they were used to in the Windsor area and a newfound love of snowmobiling quickly developed. It didn’t take long before it
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started getting in the way of the farming business. What started out as some family fun aboard rented snow machines on the farm quickly turned into a passion, and it wasn’t long before the Collins family was selling and servicing snowmobiles in their spare time. Eventually, the cows were squeezed right out of the barn in favour of the snow machines they had come to enjoy so much. The family’s love affair with snowmobiling continued to grow through the early ‘70s. A big festival that came to be known as Snow-a-rama was put on by the family every year. Races were held and celebrities, such as famous Canadian Professional wrestler ‘Whipper’ Billy Watson, were brought in to help raise money for the Easter Seal Society and the Christmas Miracle Toy and Food Drive. Other snowmobile related events such as grass drags and water races on the pond continued to make up a large part of the recreational schedule. It wasn’t until 1971 when a member of the London, Ontario based dirt bike club, the London Road Runners, who was attending one of these events planted the seed with Randy that the idea of racing dirt bikes at Hully Gully was born. The first events were actually Cross Country or Enduro races through the snowmobile trail system that they affectionately referred to as Mud Runs. To say that the Mud Runs were a big success was an understatement. The Collins family
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“The Collins family had successfully transformed the former cow pasture into one of if not the premiere racing facilities in the country, and the list of prestigious events they hosted at the facility began to grow.”
was eager to capitalize on the newfound popularity of dirt biking at the time and quickly set out to build a top notch motocross track around the pond on their property. A few of the innovations they incorporated into the track design were, what Chuck believes, the first backwards falling starting gate, an underground irrigation system and a permanent PA system not found at any track in Canada. The first CMA sanctioned motocross event at Hully Gully
took place in 1973 and from then on it was full steam ahead with motocross. For those of you that were not around during those days, it’s hard to believe how popular off-road riding actually was during the mid-seventies. Dirt bikes were dirt cheap, pardon the pun, they were practically giving the things away at the time, and it was a new and exciting sport that eve ry young, adventurous guy wanted to give a try, or so it seemed based on the sales numbers during that period. “The races were a success right off the bat,” recalls Chuck. “It wasn’t uncommon to have three qualifiers for the 125 Junior class at every race. Having 500
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entries for a local race wasn’t uncommon either,” remembers Collins, “and guys didn’t ride multiple classes back in those days. You had one bike and rode one class so the pits were really packed.” Another great innovation that the folks at Hully Gully came up with was their house league motocross racing program. Every Saturday afternoon during the season, if you were so inclined, you could make the trip up to Hully Gully, sign up and actually race in a much more laid back atmosphere than during a CMA race day. It wasn’t unusual to run into future star Pro riders like Scott Wilson and Kevin Moore at house league Saturday along with a usual cast of local characters that included the late Rick Joseph and his family along with guys like Sean Van Dongen, Steve Luyks, Randy Ford and Kenny Gilmour to name but a few. Personally, I loved and actually preferred the house league motocross Saturdays. My friends and I would head north to Hully Gully and arrive at the track around lunch time. We would then get in a long practice session and race two
long motos before packing up our gear and then make the short trip over to the beach resort town of Grand Bend, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron where we would proceed to spend the rest of the afternoon and, more often than not, the evening, and what was left of our paychecks bench racing on the patio at the now long gone but not forgotten Sanders on the Beach. They said it was the best sunset viewing in the world and I can’t disagree. By sunsets, you know what I mean, right? Oh, to be young again. Those days just seemed to last forever. As the ‘70s gave way to the ‘80s, motocross in Canada became more professional and so too did the facility and dealership at Hully Gully. What had started out as a small snowmobile shop only a few years earlier had quickly morphed into a huge power sports dealership that carried a large line of products that included Kawasaki, Hodaka, CZ-Jawa, Honda and Suzuki in the two wheeled department, along with Chaparral, Roloflex, Artic Cat and Yamaha on the snow side of things. Heck, they even sold Misty River Aluminum boats and Yamaha outboards. Things had obviously progressed a great deal on the racing side of things as well. The Collins family had successfully transformed the former cow pasture into one of if not the premiere racing facilities in the country, and the list of prestigious events they hosted at the facility began to grow. In 1980, the Senior or Intermediate Nationals as they are now known came to Hully Gully. This was a particularly interesting event for me because one of our riding buddies from London named Tim Ming scored what could only be considered a huge upset victory as he knocked off the one and only Ross Rollerball (although he wasn’t known as Rollerball yet, I don’t think) Pederson to take the win. Truth be told, Ross crashed in the final moto handing the win over to Ming, but hey, a win is a win, right? In ‘81 the track played host to the Junior / Schoolboy Nationals, which saw a great battle take place between Sean Van Dongen, Robbie Hodgson and Steve Luyks. Local boy Luyks, from nearby Dorchester, Ontario, emerged victorious and took home the
trophy. “Probably the biggest thing we ever had, though,” recalls Collins, “was the CMA Expert National in 1983.” What made this event stand out from the rest was the fact that it was televised on CTV’s Wide World of Sports. “It was the first Canadian Outdoor National that was ever televised,” Collins goes on, “and it was a pretty big deal for us, for sure.” Although he doesn’t mention it himself, I’m sure another source of pride for the family was the fact that Chuck Collins himself was now competing at the highest level of the sport in Canada having progressed through the ranks to the Expert class by this point in his riding career. Of course Chuck was also in charge of track prep by this time, and I just had to ask about the infamous or perhaps more to the point infamous soil composition that Hully Gully was so well known for. “Well, it wasn’t really dirt,” laughs Collins, “It was clay so I would have to chisel plough the whole track and then rotovate it. I was friends through snowmobiling with some guys that worked for Ontario Hydro so they would always drop off wood chips for me to work into the track, but as anyone who ever rode there knows, by the hallway point of any race day it would be like riding on concrete. Heck, up in the s-corners there would be a blue groove from the tire rubber just like on a car racing track.” It certainly didn’t feel too good when you went down on it either, which I can say from experience. When it was wet that stuff would stick to your bike like crazy glue. Forget about trying to get it off. Of course
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no one really had power washers at the time either so dealing with it was quite a challenge to say the least. Of course we made due and didn’t even really think about it that much. That’s just how it was back then. The Expert Nationals made a return trip to Hully Gully in 1986. While this event was not televised, it’s a race that I remember vividly to this day. As track announcer and local legend in his own right Irving Ford made his patented pre-race call “Pitter patter let’s get at ‘er, it’s time to put the hammer down,” local Hully Gully Honda sponsored rider Kevin Moore rocketed out to a wicked holeshot and a lead over a full gate of pros that included Canada’s own moto superstar Ross Pederson. Moore rode like a man possessed and was able to hold onto the lead until the final lap of the race when Ross finally bulled his way past the young upstart. The crowds lining the fences were going crazy. What a race it was. Kevin basically grew up riding at Hully Gully and he had the place wired, which showed on this day. He was not a regular on the Canadian National circuit at the time, preferring to stay and race close to home, but he was always one of my favourites to watch. He put on a real show that day giving the Rollerball everything he could handle. On top of that, one of my old pals Dave Beatty from Sarnia, who was also a Hully Gully specialist, held on for 3rd in the same moto, which was the best pro finish of his career. To say it was exciting would be an understatement. What a day! Kevin Moore retired from moto shortly after that race when he got a job working full-time for the railroad. He passed away in 2011, way too young, but he certainly did provide his share of memorable moments during the course of his riding career. I always thought I would see him again at the track one day, maybe riding the vet class or something, but unfortunately it was not to be. 1986 was also the year that the Collins family decided to expand their business and open another bigger, state of the art dealership 50 miles south of Varna in London, Ontario. “Originally we thought that both places could run successfully together,” remembers Chuck, but it soon became apparent that having two places operating that close together wasn’t going to work in a business sense. “It was almost like they were competing against each other,” Collins recalls. Obviously, London
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was the future so the painful decision was made to close the Varna dealership and with it the track and trails. The last race took place in the summer of 1987. It was a beautiful day as I recall. Chuck had the track ripped up and prepared as well as it had ever been. I seem to remember they even had a Monster Truck there putting on a show between races. There was always something interesting and diff erent going on at Hully Gully. Chuck or his father Randy may have even ridden their snowmobiles across the pond to entertain those in attendance as this was always a favourite intermission past time over the years. As my time with Chuck winds down, I asked him what some of his favourite memories of “The Old Place” were. “That’s a tough question,” he replies, “There were so many great people. It’s the people I guess. Over the years we sponsored and helped out kids like Jeff Sutherland, the Motor Mouse.” Sutherland was known for wearing mouse ears on his helmet when he raced 80s. “Kevin Moore, Jeff Devereaux, Al “Spaz” Strickert and the Thompsons to name a few.” Currently, Chuck is helping local Intermediate racer Cole Stevens. Chuck takes a long
pause at this point and even gets a little misty eyed thinking about his younger days at the track. “It was just such a great sport to grow up into,” he concludes. “Really, it was just great.” The Hully Gully track has been gone now for a lot longer than it was ever around. Although I’ve never gone back I’ve been told that the property hasn’t really been touched since the final race in ‘87. The spectator bridge still stands and Chuck admits that rarely a week goes by when someone doesn’t come up to him wanting to reminisce about the place. “You know, I was in Spain for the Moto GP race last weekend and a French Canadian gentleman came up to me and asked if I was Chuck from Hully Gully,” Collins laughs. “He told me that he raced the Schoolboy National at Hully Gully way back in the day, and oh boy, was that ground ever hard. We had a good talk; this type of thing happens all the time.” Truth be told, any of us who grew up racing during the ‘80s in Ontario has stories and memories about Hully Gully. Lots were good, some were maybe not so good, but all are definitely part of the ever-growing history of Canadian motocross.
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T H E 2 016 YA M A H A S hen MXP received an invite to go to Moto Park to test ride the brand new 2016 Yamaha off-road line up, we were extremely excited. Not only were the track conditions perfect but Brian Koster and I were eager to see what the 2016 YZs had to offer. Once we arrived at the track we were given an in depth presentation on the new models from Rick Lewis of Yamaha Motor Canada. After hearing about all of the new features that come stock on the 2016s, Brian and I couldn’t wait to get dressed and throw our legs over these brand new bikes. For 2016, Yamaha has completed a number of updates to the YZ450F, including a major one being the new launch control system. The launch control system allows riders to engage it with a simple touch of a button while on the starting line for a smoother release off the gate. Once a rider shifts to third gear the launch control becomes disengaged and the power is returned to normal. To go along with this new feature is a brand new ECU and revised ignition mapping. Also new is the massive 270mm front brake rotor that gives a rider increased stopping power and a more precise feel when braking. For 2016, Yamaha also updated the frame, the suspension settings and the transmission to help make the shifting smoother. The bike isn’t all new, but Yamaha has taken what they have learned on the race tracks in 2015 and applied it to the 2016. Yamaha worked very hard to make updates and improvements to the championship winning 250F they had in 2015. To improve power and throttle response, the 2016 YZ250F has a new, lighter, fl at top piston and piston pin. It also has a new jet nozzle on the piston oil cooler. This may seem like a small refinement but Yamaha knows that when you create more horsepower you must find a way to help the engine run cooler. To help the new YZ250F shift easier Yamaha improved the shift cam on the 2016, which allows a rider to shift the bike easier under power. The 2016 also receives the oversized 270mm front rotor that is on the YZ450F. The updates on the YZ450F and the YZ250F help to make these two machines work great on the track. Although both have the benefi t of more horsepower, the power is rider friendly and easy to use. Also, in this day and age of powerful four-stroke dirt bikes, if the handling characteristics aren’t good then usually the
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bikes are hard to ride. This definitely doesn’t apply to the 2016 Yamahas as both the YZ250F and YZ450F handle like they’re on rails. They’re both stable, light and easy to throw around on the track. With the larger front brake rotor, slowing down for corners is no problem. In fact, on the fast Moto Park track all I needed was one finger on the front brake lever. Both of these bikes were a pleasure to ride, and there’s no doubt that we’re going to continue to see them at the front of the pack in 2016. B R I A N KOS T E R TA L K S A BO U T THE OFF-ROAD MODELS:
Since most of us have grown up riding twostrokes we still see the value of having them available to purchase in the marketplace. Sure, a lot of us MX types have jumped on the fourstroke bandwagon but for serious Off-Road and Cross Country riders, the two bangers still hold a special appeal. They are simplistic in design, cheaper to repair and very reliable, plus they’re less expensive to own and operate. The 2016 YZ250X is $900 cheaper to buy than the similar four-stroke off ering, the Yamaha YZ250FX. The X is based on the legendary MX version of the YZ250 but has been tweaked to be more compatible with the tight confines and wide open spaces in the woods and while off-road riding and racing. The YZ250X is
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BLUE CRUSH “OVER THE YEARS YAMAHA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF TECHNOLOGY. WHETHER IT WAS THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LIQUID COOLED ENGINE IN THE EARLY 1980S OR BEING THE FIRST MANUFACTURER TO WIN AN AMA SUPERCROSS ON A FOUR-STROKE, YAMAHA HAS LED THE WAY.”
super light in weight and off ers some serious twostroke power. It comes equipped with a revised cylinder and a fi ve speed transmission to better suit cross country racing. It has the proper 18” rear wheel diameter that off-road riders need to be more compliant and flat resistant. What I liked was the softer suspension for woods work, the aluminum side stand that gets up and out of the way while riding, and the new fuel petcock for the 8 litre tank that has a reserve position for peace of mind on long journeys. The clutch has also been beefed up on the X to handle the extra stress of dealing with mud holes and nasty, gnarly climbs. This bike is chalk full of fantastic features that shows that Yamaha really cares about their customers. There is a long list of cool little things they have done to this bike, which is well worth investigating further. On the motocross track this bike can hang with most MX specific bikes and is an absolute blast to ride. It is fast, agile, and above all super light and flick-able in the air and while cornering. In the woods, the flat-design seat is plush yet firm, the ergonomics provide excellent freedom of movement, and the wide motocross foot pegs are a real bonus. Yamaha even equipped this thing with a quality “O” ring chain and a Sunstar rear sprocket to further their commitment to the hard core offroad enthusiast. All I can say is kudos to Yamaha for not only sticking with the two-stroke platform
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but for re-engineering it in a way that will appeal to a wider audience. A new model for Yamaha’s 2016 line up is the YZ450FX, which is strongly based on the race proven YZ450F but massaged for multi-use purposes such as Cross Country events, Vet Motocross, Ice racing and even for snow bike conversions. It’s basically a YZF that has been fine tuned to appeal to a wider customer base and equipped with an electric start. This is a nice feature especially when stalled in an awkward position or when too exhausted to kick. But this 450 beauty also comes equipped with a kick starter so you will always get this beast fired up even if you somehow manage to fry the battery. It is equipped with an 18” rear wheel and a wide ratio, fi ve speed transmission with a 14mm shift shaft to mate to the excellent ride-ability and controllability characteristics of this power plant. The engineers at Yamaha changed a number of components on the engine, mostly to decrease weight and add durability while improving horsepower and tractability. It’s a fun bike to ride and comes pre-wired for the optional electric cooling fan that can be mounted on the right radiator, which by the way is a single core unit directly from the MX version. It also gets the new 270mm floating wave-style front brake rotor and a shorty adjustable brake lever to suit various hand sizes, which is pleasantly up to the task of slowing
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BLUE CRUSH this bike down from speed. It has 4-way adjustable handlebar positioning with an adjustment range of 30mm, which is a nice feature on a bike with so many different prospective owners and purposes. It has rugged Excel rims, Dunlop AT81 tires, a lightweight, well positioned aluminum side stand, extra wide foot pegs and a factory “O” ring chain. There are a lot more interesting innovations on this bike, well worth investigating prior to purchasing. I rode this bike back to back at Moto Park with the YZ450F so I had a good chance to make an honest comparison. I immediately felt good on the FX, and really noticed the added low end power and torque and how the gearing differed. The FX handled all the big jumps easily; even with the slightly softer suspension it was still resilient to hard bottoming, and “G” outs never really were a major cause of worry. As a motocrosser, I preferred the YZF on the MX track for obvious reasons, but as a trail rider, the YZFX wins hands down in the woods. It tracks like a champion, and you can putt along at a walking pace in third gear then just roll on the throttle and it responds. I was very impressed with this bike’s versatility. It will be sure to be a big hit with consumers! Over the years Yamaha has always been at the cutting edge of technology. Whether it was the introduction of the liquid cooled engine in the early 1980s or being the first manufacturer to win an AMA Supercross on a four-stroke, Yamaha has led the way. As we ride our way through the era of electronic fuel injection and lightweight four-stroke engines, these 2016 Yamahas offer riders a terrific line-up of bikes to fit everyone’s off-road needs. We would like to thank Yamaha Motor Canada for a great day of riding their 2016 models.
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hile Doug Mochrie has been around the motorcycle industry for some time, some of you may not be completely familiar with this successful entrepreneur. If you don’t know him then let us introduce you to the man behind Holeshot1 Media, a company that provides Social Media assistance to athletes and businesses in the action sports industry. If you want to get more Likes or increase your followers on Social Media then Doug is the person who can make that happen. We hope you enjoy this in-depth look at one of the people who help make this sport such a huge success.
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MXP: Hello Doug. First off, let me thank you for taking the time to chat with us. Before we get into the interview, what did you think of the October Nitro Circus Show in Toronto? Doug Mochrie: It’s great to chat with MXP Magazine Chris, your magazine rocks! Growing up around the action sports scene, I’m used to seeing fast speeds, high fl ying jumps, the odd Freestyle performance in the middle of motos and standalone FMX events, but the Nitro Circus is on a completely diff erent level. The amount of backflips, front flips, first world attempts at new tricks and the way Travis and the Nitro Circus crew amp everyone up is an unreal spectacle to take in. Just when you think the show is over, it’s only half time and then they blast out for another hour and a half. My sister and brother in law took in the event with their kids as well and they sent me a picture of my wide-eyed nephew with the biggest smile on his face. I’ve never seen a smile like that on him before, and that reinforces why I do what I do. Nitro Circus is Cirque de Soleil with horsepower; way better in my opinion. For an unreal, entertaining show for the family or outing with the girlfriend and friends, here’s how I rank them: 1. Nitro Circus 2. Coco Bongo 3. Cirque De Soleil. I was lucky enough to capture a lot of the action from the floor with the Nitro Circus crew and was completely blown away, especially when Canadian BC native Bruce Cook landed the world’s first para-backflip, and it’s only been a little over a year and a half since the accident in Hamilton. MXP: You’ve been around a lot of athletes, what impresses you the most with Travis Pastrana, and all of the Nitro athletes for that matter? DM: Having raced snocross and been an avid enthusiast with anything that has a motor, what impresses me about Travis Pastrana
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is his leadership qualities and his ability to build and maintain such an amazing performance with quite a number of people helping him. It didn’t happen overnight. There was a ton of eff ort over the years that have led to his amazing show. Kudos to Travis and his dedicated, hard-working team. What impresses me also is not only how these guys hit gnarly jumps and ramps, they perform these amazing air acrobatics feats on their respective machines whether they’re on a dirt bike, snowmobile, skateboard, BMX and more. MXP: I agree, it’s a great show and perfectly choreographed. Like most of us in this industry the summer is always the busiest time. Not only are your summers busy but so are your winters? DM: I’m pretty full bore all year round, yes. I even take an hour or two out on Christmas, usually to check to make sure content and stats are going strong over everyone else. If not, I take measures to make things better to ensure results of my clients are beating respective competition in their industry. 365 days a year I’m dialled in and I do it because I love what I do. I can be extremely competitive. Now that I don’t race or participate in much sport, I’ve applied my competitiveness and energy to my company. I always aim to be the best at what I do, and there’s no secret, it takes hard work, sacrifice, and going above and beyond, even if it means sacrificing starting a family or having time to enjoy riding bikes, sleds, etc. Anyone that knows me really well and has spent a 24 hour period with me knows that even if it’s a weekend away when everyone goes to bed, I’ll sneak away for a bit to work, and when everyone wakes up, I’m usually already up plugging away. MXP: Sounds like you’re very dedicated at what you do. Explain to our readers what exactly your company, Holeshot1, does? DM: Holeshot1 first and foremost is a social and digital content marketing media company – Holeshot1 Media: www.holeshot1media.com. We produce online content – design, videography, edits, photography, articles and online ad campaigns that drive traffic to my clients’ websites, products, services, events and online branding. I’ve assembled a very strong international team that, simply put, rocks it. Brick and Mortar sales have been declining and online / mail order company sales are increasing with future projections only pointing up. So in order for many companies to stand out and be competitive, this requires great, original, quality content for Social Media and Search Engine Optimization. Social Media has been the rage for the
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past few years and that’s not going away. It’s where a lot of people are now spending their time due to easy accessibility through their smart phones. We can say we’re one of the best in the world in social media from our clients’ results over their competition in their respective industries. MXP: Can anyone hire you to do this and how would they reach you? DM: Yes, anyone can hire Holeshot1 Media to initiate, operate or consult their company or organizational campaigns for social media, digital media & SEO requirements. Our clients are pretty diverse – powersports, general sports, automotive, restaurant, environmental, real estate, educational institutions; the list goes on. As far as reaching me, I’m not a 9 to 5 guy, a few of my clients know this. A recent example is Ben Milot of the Rockstar Milot Land tour. He’s usually in Macau, China and knows I’m no stranger to working on deals all hours of the day or night. Some of Holeshot1 Media’s clients and projects are all over the world so that makes for some interesting work hours. To anyone that wants legit, strong results for their brand or company, here’s my email: dougm@ holeshot1.com, or call 1-855-763-0555 Ext 3 and we’ll go from there. MXP: What you and your company do sounds very exciting. How long have you been in business? DM: I’ve been specializing in Social Media since late 2008, before the hype in social and digital media. You learn a lot of things people just don’t know when you focus and put in long days at your craft. This gives you an edge other people just don’t have. MXP: Before this company took off, what did you do before with all of your time? DM: Before things really got rolling, I worked for a large powersports aftermarket parts and accessories company while I went to school and raced. I graduated with an education in Finance (got my CSC for stocks and bonds trading), followed with a minor in Marketing, and then followed that up with furthering my education in International Business with a focus on Asian markets. After schooling, I was looking to compliment what I learned racing, and that’s to keep calm, cool and collective in intense situations, so I aimed 82
to pursue a career with the Canadian Armed Forces. I was accepted as a MARS officer (Naval ships and Subs) but declined the off er. I felt the Army to be more appealing, so I pursued that avenue and was accepted as an Armored Officer. However, when I got the call for training, my big toe was punched into my foot and my knee was broken in half. So unfortunately I can’t proudly say I ever served my country, but I at least tried. Being banged up for a bit, I applied my skillset and work ethic to the opportunity I saw with so many people engaging with social media in late ’08 and made a number of calls and visits to start my online ad and content company. MXP: Well, you went further with the Military than most people. Are you involved in any other sports besides motocross and snocross? DM: No, I pretty much only tread where the metal meets the meat. I can appreciate other sports to a degree, but really all the physical aspects of Motocross and Snocross, plus with the risk factor and excitement of Moto and SnoX, they can’t really be beat. I think motocross and snocross not only produce great athletes but also individuals who make great entrepreneurs – people who take a risk, know how things should pan out, and they take that leap that a lot of people aren’t willing to do. MXP: I think former successful athletes are also very good at setting goals. What is life like for you away from the track? DM: Life’s great! I’m chasing my dreams, working hard on things I’m passionate about, and overall that will help the action sports industry continue to excel. Then when I want to let loose I like taking in racing events, bonfires, road trips, boating, and rippin’ on a sled or bike with some great friends and family. MXP: It sounds like things are going very well for you right now. You don’t seem like the type of person who just rests on their laurels. Tell us about this new Tablet that you’re introducing to the world? DM: This is a massive undertaking that I’m really excited about. The Holeshot1 – Full Metal Tablet will be supporting the action sports industry, namely Motocross and Snocross. It’s currently in development as a really rugged tablet that has a great case
design, long battery life, and it is very user friendly and functional. Some of our tags are #TechBuiltTough and ‘It’s not just a Tablet, it’s a TabTop.’ It will function as a tablet but will also have functions of a laptop with a magnetic keyboard. We’re reaching out to the online Action Sports and Tech community with online voting for the design, hardware and software stages. There’s also a forum on www.holeshot1.com where people can have a say in every stage of the development process. I’m really amped to have a very strong tech team with a lot of great experience in the Tablet field making this device a top-notch product for our market that will still be aff ordable for the everyday consumer. MXP: What a great idea for a product. Where would you like to see this Tablet going in the future? DM: The Holeshot1 – Full Metal Tablet is being created to help support our industry further and to take it to new heights. The energy drinks have done a great job but we need more support. We’ll be focusing solely on the action sports industry for our marketing and sponsorship budgets. Our Tablet will be a highly functioning, user-friendly device that’s not bulky and will serve the needs of our users with an industry leading warranty. I envision Holeshot1 – Full Metal Tablet helping out the amateur scenes heavily with a percentage of our profi ts going directly to amateur race series purses. If someone in Northern Florida, California or Ontario purchases a Full Metal Tablet – a certain amount of profi ts will be set aside from each unit sold to that region where the Tablet was bought for the accredited amateur race series supporting purses directly. This in turn helps out the families spending all that money on gas, gear, race entries, etc. We have other products planned to be in the mix and are in communication with one of the best, if not the best MX racers on the planet for promotion on the marketing side, but we can’t disclose too much right now, as the deal is not done yet. MXP: That is very exciting; not just the product, but that you’re going to donate some of the proceeds back into amateur racing. I’m sure you’ve witnessed a lot of races in your day. What is the best race you’ve ever seen?
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DM: I always like a good underdog coming from way back, or a great battle when it’s down to the last lap or race of the season when points really matter. There are two races that stand out. The 2006 Pro AMA Washougal battle between Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart is one. It was back and forth, got a little rough when RC rubbed Stewart over the berm, then Stewart rubbed him back in another corner to take the lead back. It was great racing down to the last lap. You’ll have to watch it for yourself to see who won. Do a Youtube search; it has to come up. The other race that stands out was the recent 2015 points championship battle in the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals. It came down to the last race and moto of the season at Round 10 in Walton; a six point spread separated the points leader, Rockstar OTSFF Yamaha rider Matt Goerke, and Team Honda GDR’s Colton Facciotti (2014 Champ). They collided in the second corner on the first lap and both went down. Colton got up and was a few positions ahead of Goerke. If Colton won and Goerke came 6th, I believe Colton would have won the championship, but Goerke held strong with a 6th place finish while Colton could only get to second, making Matt Goerke the 2015 MX1 Champion. Also, it was a great mix up of nations for the top spot throughout the season. Brett Metcalfe hailing from
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Australia, Matt Goerke from the United States, and Colton Facciotti the Canuck. You just never knew who was going to take it. It was a great little battle of nations in Canada. MXP: That was a very exciting summer of racing and a great finale at Walton. One more question, who is your favourite athlete and why? DM: Another tough question Palms because I have various favourites for their own challenges and triumphs, but to narrow it down to two: Blair Morgan and James Stewart. Blair Morgan was just so far ahead of his time in snocross. He basically rewrote the book and revolutionized snocross with his stand up style, which can largely be attributed to his strong background in MX. The environment where he grew up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan also helped, which supported both his MX and snowmobile passion. His ability to push far beyond the limits of everyone else in snocross with his early MX riding style was amazing to watch. James ‘Bubba’ Stewart - this guy’s a beast and is still going strong. He and his family entered the sport of Motocross and took a lot of flack to which he just shrugged off, smiled and gave a thumbs up to people as he pinned it to win it. There’s a great ESPN E:60
segment of James from 2009 that everyone should watch. To me, James is the champion of champions. He pushes the limit to win. Yes, there’s going to be mishaps; that’s all part of taking risks. To those who criticize any athlete, it’s always easy to look at the athlete in the arena, but to be the athlete racing or fighting for the top spot, that’s an entirely diff erent story. If you think you can do better, quit couch racing, step out of the stands, get out there and see if you can race better. You may just surprise yourself or come to the realization that a lot of hard work and sacrifice, on and off the track, is ahead of you. I’ve been very lucky to have met a number of very successful people. One quote that stands out from a very successful entrepreneur that started from nothing and now has a net worth of 10 digits, “The most valuable of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it has to be done, whether you like it or not.” MXP: That’s great Doug, those are definitely two of my favourite athletes as well. Again, thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Best of luck with everything and we look forward to see what the future holds for Holeshot1 Media. DM: Thanks Chris, all the best to you and keep up the great work with the magazine.
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The FXR Clutch series features lightweight high-performance birds-eye mesh for maximum air flow, and unrestricted mobility. Longer length drop-tail hem protects the back allowing the jersey to stay in place during the long motos. The sublimated graphics are fade free.
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$39.95 Lightweight and highly vented, the 350 Race Jersey will keep you cool on the bike. The athletic design offers flexible mobility without any material bulkiness allowing for a comfortable, yet responsive fit. The dual layer v-neck collar, raglan sleeves with padded elbows, and lycra cuff will keep the jersey fitted properly during long motos.
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$189.95 The 450 Podium Pant is light and extremely breathable. The pant features premium Buff alo leather knee reinforcement and is specially shaped for an aggressive riding stance. Other features like a ½ length inner mesh liner and adjustable Velcro waist tabs make the 450 pant the most comfortable pant you’ll ever ride in.
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The FXR Mission series features durable 500D Polyester Mesh construction for maximum venting. Pre-curved knees with stretch rib panels strategically placed for the most fl exibility and comfort on the bike. Double layer knee system features durable inner material with heat abrasion resistant leather panels. Knit stretch inserts above the knee, thighs, and back yoke for extra mobility.
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The FXR Pursuit glove features durable, 4-way stretch material with neoprene stretch cuff design. Single layer AX suede palm with silicone layer finger tips. Stretch mesh finger gussets for maximum air flow. Fade free sublimation print.
www.fxrracing.com
ONE INDUSTRIES Gamma Gloves $49.99 • Plush comfort and breathability with Q-Span and Air Mesh construction • Supple and durable palm with dual layer Clarino • Comfortable and non-restrictive padded knuckle and wrist with molded Lite-Prene • Secure fi t with hook and loop backed TPR wrist closure
www.oneindustries.com Distributed in Canada by: www.itlcanada.com
FXR LITE GLOVE
The FXR Lite glove features durable, 4-way stretch material. Slim “Lite” cuff design gives you best mobility and comfort. Single layer AX suede palm with silicone layer finger tips. Stretch mesh finger gussets for maximum air flow. Fade free sublimation print.
www.fxrracing.com
ONE INDUSTRIES Zero Gloves $37.99 Adult / $31.99 Youth • Slip-on cuff constructed of Lite-Prene • Single layer synthetic leather palm and perforated thumb overlay • Tacky silicone print on finger • Lightweight stretch twill with sublimated graphic • Available in Adult & Youth Sizing
www.oneindustries.com Distributed in Canada by: www.itlcanada.com
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HELMETS
2016
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
1. CKX
3. FOX
TX707
Youth V3 Divizion Helmet
$429.99 CKX is always looking for new products that will appeal to true motorsports enthusiasts. This time, CKX dares to go a step further by off ering an off-road helmet 100% carbon fiber. Weighing under 1000 grams, the CKX TX707 combines lightness and performance and we know that motorsports fans admire it. In addition, we have integrated a camera mount for the popular GoPro camera. So whether it is for your motorcycle, ATV or UTV, the TX707 is made for you. Distributed in Canada by: Kimpex.com
2. ZOX Rush Junior Sharpie Graphic $89.99 RUSH JR helmets are designed with quality and safety at a great price! With this new Sharpie look you’re sure to be noticed at the track! www.zoxhelmets.com www.motovan.com
Youth $349.95 Today’s pro-level performance for tomorrow’s champions. Proven by champions Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Dungey, the V3 helmet is the leader in performance and now is available in youth sizes. The Youth V3 helmet features MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) an advanced technology designed to reduce rotational forces in an angle impact. The shell is constructed with multiple composite technology with Dual-density EPS liner for protection, Dri Lex liner for comfort and 11 intake & 4 exhaust vents for optimum airflow. foxhead.com/ca
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350 Pro Trophy Helmet
F2 Carbon MIPS Zoom Helmet
$189.95 Blending high end materials with leading edge design, the SCOTT 350 PRO Trophy helmets are engineered with lightweight Thermoplastic Shells, Conehead Technology™ and high-flow vent systems. The in-mold EPS liner decreases the overall weight of each helmet, making them perfect for competitive athletes. The liners are removable, washable, and adjustable so you can keep it clean and comfortable for any type of riding. If you are looking for protection, style and design, this is your helmet. www.scott-sports.com
$509.95 Carbon fiber, Kevlar®, Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS®), Drylex Microfiber … the F2 Carbon in its standard form is as close to a factory race bike as a helmet can be. Used by top FLY racers Trey Canard, Andrew Short, Weston Peick, and Justin Brayton, this helmet is out-ofthe-box and on-to-the-racetrack ready. www.flyracing.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
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SE3 Helmet Doubleshot Blue CF
Reflection Red
SE3 Helmet Midnight Black CF
$749.95 A nod to the car painting legends of the past, the SE3 Doubleshot helmet exhibits the longstanding tradition of creativity and excellence that TLD is known for. Like an F1 car with traditional pin striping, this helmet will turn heads while protecting yours. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by: www.pacesports.ca
$689.95 SE3 Helmet design sketched up by Troy Lee, the SE3 Reflection helmet’s wild and bold look is a representation of the artist himself. If you want to get noticed, this lid is the right choice. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by: www.pacesports.ca
$759.95 The dark side has never looked so good. Inspired by the stealth look of the car driven by bad-guy Nightrider in the classic movie Mad Max and famous villain Darth Vader, the SE3 Midnight helmet is the perfect new addition to any kit, whether it’s wilding out or toned down. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by: www.pacesports.ca
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Air Helmet Starbreak Matte Orange
Air Helmet Skully Yellow
$499.95 Blast into orbit with the Air Starbreak helmet. A perfect fusion of speed and style, this lid combines classic TLD pin striping with bold lines to keep you looking and feeling aerodynamic as you rock your way past the competition. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by: www.pacesports.ca
$499.95 This helmet is not for the timid or tame. Inspired by the punk rock scene of the ’70s, the Air Skully helmet was designed to be edgy, wild and loud. If you want to be noticed, this is the lid for you. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by: www.pacesports.ca
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HELMETS
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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2. THOR MX
GPX 5.5 COMPOSITE HELMET
VERGE HELMET
$590.99 Lightweight Composite off-road head and brain protection. Groundbreaking head and brain protection from Leatt®! This race-ready Composite off-road, light weight and super ventilated helmet is equipped with 360 Turbine concussion and brain rotation safety technology that takes protection to a whole new level! The ventilation system incorporates 190 honeycomb vent holes and 11 large exhaust vent ports! Other Features include Moisture Cool Tech layer with Zero friction, removable patent pending safety cheek pads, plus a special visor with breakaway function to reduce risk of hyperextension in a crash. This new Leatt GPX 5.5 Helmet is certified ECE2205/DOT. www.leatt.com Distributed in Canada by: www.motovan.com
$324.95 The most essential piece of equipment, your helmet needs to be the right balance of coverage, comfort, and cooling to keep you performing at your peak. The Verge has been on the top step of the podium at Supercross, Motocross, MXGP, and everything in between. Developed with extensive input, the Verge incorporates a dual density liner for improved energy absorption, a hand-laid composite shell for extreme light weight and reduced rider fatigue, and incorporates an extensive internal and external venting system for superior cooling. The Verge helmet is ECE 22.05 and DOT approved and conforms to all AMA and FIM competition standards. www.thormx.com Distributed in Canada by: www.partscanada.com
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The FXR XPE Blade features a “Super Lite” composite shell constructed of Kevlar, aerospace grade Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass. New Hi-flow visor reduces wind drag and protects from roost. Quick snap washable comfort liner. Also features 10 intake vents & 4 exhaust ports for all the extreme weather conditions. Extended rear diff user transfers impact load with the use of all neck braces.
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6D ATR-1 FLO Red/Yellow/Black
6D ATR-1Y (Youth) Hornet Orange
$895 The 6D ATR-1 off-road motorcycle helmet has changed the industry forever. Introduced in 2013, it was the first motorcycle helmet ever manufactured incorporating technology that reduced angular acceleration and low-threshold impact energy transfer to the brain during crash impact. This is accomplished by 6D’s revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) system that was developed specifically to address the angular acceleration problem. The 3-dimensional displacement capability of the inner EPS liner, relative to the outer EPS liner, provides a more forgiving helmet over a much greater range of energy demands than any other helmet. www.6dhelmets.com
$450 The ATR-1Y is the only premium helmet designed specifically for youth riders and is the ideal choice for MX or BMX competition. Incorporating all of the amazing benefi ts of 6D’s revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension technology, this helmet has no equal. The ATR-1Y is designed with softer multi-density EPS materials and softer isolation dampers that off er superior protection to the child’s still-developing brain and skull. The helmet is smaller, lighter, and more compliant than the adult helmet, and is certified to both DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 2205 standards. www.6dhelmets.com
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ONLY 6D HAS OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SUSPENSION.
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Here at 6D® our mission is simple, improving helmet design for better brain protection. Our revolutionary patented ODS™ technology achieves just that. Learn more at 6Dhelmets.com SUSPENSION FOR YOUR HEAD™ Exceeds: US DOT FMVSS 218 (US) / ECE 22.05 (47 Countries World-Wide) AU 1698 (Australia) / ACU (United Kingdom)
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1. FOX Comp 5 Boot Women’s $219.95 / Youth $189.95 Newly updated, the Comp 5 is the ultimate sport performance boot. The unique female-specific fi t has less calf volume and a shorter overall height making it the premier women’s race boot on the market. Also available in Youth sizes, the Comp 5 boot features all day comfort and support and soft touch aluminum buckles for easy closure. www.foxhead.com/ca
2. FORMA BOOTS Terrain TX $399.99 Designed to tackle any terrain you may encounter, the Forma Terrain TX Boots feature Forma’s patented FCS Pivot articulating ankle design that provides pro-level support, control and protection, giving you the feedback you need to change gear and brake more accurately. The Terrain TX Boots also come with injection molded plastic protection, flawlessly unbreakable buckles, an incorporated steel shank (I.S.S.), as well as a plush memory foam interior. www.mddistributions.com
3. SCOTT SPORTS 550 MX Boot $599.95 Tried and tested, the all-new 550 boot was engineered for high performance. Carefully crafted, important features include the multi-axial pivot, replaceable outsole insert, easy locking buckles and the free open entrance. Made in Italy, this lightweight boot combines durability and protection with mobility, grip and feel, ready to improve the precision of even the best riders. www.scott-sports.com
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X-BLAST
Maverick MX boots
$299.99 The TCX X-Blast Boots are a must for riders who need prolevel protection without the pro price tag. With features that will help you perform to attain the next level whether you are ripping through the woods, hitting the track or just learning to ride. The X-Blast Boots are a complete package of comfort, protection, performance and price. www.tcxboots.com Distributed in Canada by: www.motovan.com
$159.95 (black) $189.95(black/hi-viz) • Adult (four-buckle) and Youth (three-buckle) designs • 3D shin protection preshaped molded plastic adds impact protection and comfort • Adjustable quick lock • 3D molded shift protection this plastic molded panel saves your boot from premature wear. • Elastic gaiter provides a comfortable rim around your calf while sealing the opening from debris • Steel toe guard gives that finished look and protects the front of the sole from delaminating • No more burnt plastic with this boot’s leather heat shield. Leather is long lasting and won’t melt www.flyracing.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www. gammapowersports.com
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ARMOUR
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EVO Compression Jacket
COMP SUIT
Adult Raptor CE
FUSION VEST 2.0 JUNIOR
$259.99 • Removable D30 shoulder, ELBOW AND BACK INSERTS FOR CE 1621:1 protection • Back D30 pocket doubles as a hydration pocket for your hydro bladder • Laminated EVA foam designed to work with your moving body and protect while promoting airflow and providing comfort • Wide neck opening, raised stomach panel, under arm cut outs, elbow openings, and full zipper all contribute to comfort while riding • Elbow strap to hold protection in place while riding and at impact • Padlock Connection System for attachment to your EVO shorts and keeps jacket from riding up • Back pockets to stash your nutrition, small tools or key www.sixsixone.com Distributed in Canada by www.itlcanada.com
$171.99 The Comp Suit is an ultra-lightweight ballistic jersey off ering full upper body protection and breathability for all day comfort. www.evs-sports.com Distributed in Canada by: www.motovan.com
SV1 – TRAIL PROTECTIVE SNOW VEST
$219.95 Fox delivers the most complete line of moto armor. The new Adult Raptor features full side coverage, complete adjustable and removable shoulder and bicep coverage with certified back coverage and integrated buckle system. www.foxhead.com/ca
$398.99 Another innovation from Leatt, the first combination neck and torso protector for Junior riders. The Fusion vest 2.0 Junior’s CE certified neck and CE certified body protection addresses the fact that young riders are very susceptible to chest, flank, shoulder, back and neck injuries. The Fusion couples this award winning neck protection with new, impact absorbing, 3DF foam technology to create a comfortable and well vented upper body protector with no competitor. Side entry design means there is no gap in the front protective plate further helping protect a rider’s vulnerable chest area. www.leatt.com
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$254.99 The SV1- T is the ultimate in snow vest protection for the trail. Its durable nylon and ballistic mesh outer shell protects from hard impacts and abrasion. It’s equipped with the RECCO avalanche Rescue System for increased safety measures and is fully adjustable for a customized fi t. www.evs-sports.com Distributed in Canada by: www.motovan.com
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1. KLIM DAKAR JACKET $309.95 It takes years to design and develop an off-road riding jacket worthy of the KLIM® Dakar name. This is it. Constructed from an extremely durable Cordura® Nylon chassis for exceptional tear and abrasion resistance, the Dakar Jacket incorporates total functionality for all conditions with maximum durability. It also adjusts smartly to diff erent riding conditions. Four ventilation ports and zip-off sleeves guarantee on-demand comfort regardless of temperature. Armor placement pockets designed for KLIM®’s D3O™ range of impact pieces in the elbows and back give impact coverage capabilities. It is perfect for every ride from single track to dual-sport and adjusts smartly to diff erent conditions. The ultimate in off-road durability, the Dakar Jacket was engineered to be with you on the best rides of your life. www.KLIM.com
2. ONE INDUSTRIES Atmosphere Jacket $159.99 One Industries made the Atmosphere Softshell with weather-resistant nylon face fabric to protect you from Mother Nature, but that’s not all it does. It’s also breathable to allow sweat vapor to escape and let your body regulate its temperature naturally. One also built four-way stretch into the fabric so it won’t bind or limit your movement while you ride. The Atmosphere even has the added protection of a fi xed, adjustable hood, and custom TPR wrist closures. Comes in Black or Gray and is available in sizes Small to XX-Large. www.oneindustries.com Distributed in Canada by www.itlcanada.com
BAGS 1. FOX
2. OGIO
4. PROJEKT
Shuttle Roller Gearbag
RED BULL SIGNATURE SERIES GEAR BAG
Klark Pack
$159.99 Built for the racer on the go, the full size Shuttle gearbag has enough room for all your gear, pads, braces, boots, and helmet while still saving room in its many smaller compartments. Whether you scoot it through the airport or just from the garage to the truck, the Shuttle gearbag will keep you rolling smooth. The Shuttle features a retractable aluminum handle with rubber grip, Durable urethane wheels and pull out changing mat. . www.foxhead.com
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$69.99 Part of Projekt’s Kampus Collection, the Klark Pack off ers clean lines added with contoured shoulder straps, front pocket organization and a large internal sleeve pocket. The colour-block styling makes this classic design an easy addition to your daily routine. www.ProjektCo.com Distributed in Canada by Rampion Enterprises Ltd.
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Air Defence Goggle
NFX2-Pinned/Smoke Gold
$94.95 Fox took the already proven Air Space goggle and added an innovative pre-curved, injection molded polycarbonate lens to truly bend the performance barrier. This new lens technology provides superior impact resistance and precision optical clarity due to its pre-curved design. In addition, a 17mm thermoformed foam package that features embossed sweat channels for improved moisture control has been added. www.foxhead.com/ca
$214.95 NFX2 takes an incredible goggle and makes it even better. With an integrated removable outrigger the NFX2 is able to achieve a tighter seal with the face than any other moto goggle. The outrigger also makes tear-off application and removal a simple and eff ective task. This new model includes the Swiftlock quick change lens technology. The NFX2 also features Dragon’s patented frameless technology, injected dual all-weather anti fog treated lens, armored venting, premium quad-foam technology, silicone beaded strap backing, removable nose guard and extra wide peripheral view that sets an industry standard for vision. www.dragonalliance.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
3. THOR MX
4. SCOTT SPORTS
5. SCOTT SPORTS
Sniper Goggles
Hustle Goggle
Tyrant Goggle
$59.95 Keep your focus on what’s ahead with a vision system that’s designed and developed for maximum performance. With multiple frame styles and lens options, you can rest assured that we have the goggle that fi ts your riding style and conditions. From sand to mud, dirt and dust, we’ve got you covered with a system that will keep you seeing clearly. www.thormx.com Distributed in Canada by Parts Canada: www.partscanada.com
$74.95- $99.95(Chrome) A true competitor’s goggle, the Hustle is the top choice of many professional teams and riders. With the option of either a clear or chrome WORKS lens and the NoFog™ Anti-Fog lens treatment, this goggle is made to provide clear, unobstructed vision for any riding conditions. The 3-layer face foam is designed to keep the sweat out of your eyes during tough motos. All Scott goggles are proud to be made in the USA. www.scott-sports.com
$99.95-$119.95 (Chrome) The Tyrant Goggle sets the bar for performance and innovation. Carefully engineered to optimize fi t, moisture management and venting, it is designed with features such as the Fit system, allowing the rider to adjust the frame shape for a proper fi t around the nose area, the RAM Air plug that controls airfl ow into the goggle, and an adjustable nose guard. All around, this goggle is a top choice for any serious rider. All Scott goggles are proud to be made in the USA www.scott-sports.com
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$89.95 The Accuri sets the benchmark for premium performance at an obtainable price allowing you to silently focus on your competition. Crafted from the finest materials, the Accuri ensures optimal performance with an enhanced field of vision. • All 100% MX goggles share the same lens and tear-off profile • Moisture managing triple layer foam • Constructed out of flexible yet durable urethane • Anti-fog, scratch resistant Lexan® lens for unimpaired vision complete with tear-off pins. • Oversized 45mm silicon coated strap holds your goggles motionless • Curvature suited for comfort • Mirrored Lens models include additional clear lens www.Ride100Percent.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada & Parts Canada
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$114.95 The premier 100% line of goggle system represents our commitment to create an enhanced user experience by providing riders with a higher level of functionality and accurate vision. The Racecraft is a synthesis of precision engineering and minimal design, which produces a goggle that performs and feels as great as it looks. • Comes with Extra Clear Lens, Tear-Off s and Microfiber Bag • Outriggers to help achieve perfect fi t and balance • Removable nose-guard • Thirsty triple layer moisture managing foam • Anti-fog, scratch resistant Lexan® lens for unimpaired vision complete with tear-off pins. • All 100% MX goggles share the same lens and tear-off profile. • 45mm wide silicon coated strap Website: www.Ride100Percent.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada & Parts Canada
10. 100% Strata Mirror Lens Goggle
6. CKX
7. EKS GOGGLES
Hawkeye Googles
Phantom Series
$79.99 The CKX Hawkeye MX goggles feature a frameless design that is made of flexeble polyurethane. These goggles fi t almost all helmets and the triple layered foam is designed to keep the dust out! They also feature top and bottom ventilation ports within the frame to decrease fogging on hot summer days. The CKX Hawkeye goggles off er spherical, anti-scratch single lens. The lens is also 100% UV protected. Finally, they off er adjustable double buckle strap with triple silicone grip! www.kimpex.com Distributed in Canada by: Kimpex.com
$60.99 For 2015 we’re introducing our freshest style yet, our new Fade “Phantom” model; one of our hottest models to date. We are very excited to bring this new style to you. www.eksbrand.com Distributed in Canada by: www.motovan.com
$59.95 Purpose built for Exceptional performance and comfort, the Strata arms you with high-end features at a value that enables you to put in those extra laps. • All 100% MX goggles share the same lens and tearoff profile. • Curvature suited for comfort and great field of vision. • Plush, Dual-Layered face foam soaks up sweat. • Anti-fog, scratch resistant Lexan® lens for unimpaired vision complete with tear-off pins. • 40mm silicon coated strap holds your goggles in place. • Constructed out of flexible yet durable urethane featuring combined matte & gloss finish. • Includes a free microfi ber bag for cleaning and storage Website: www.Ride100Percent.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada & Parts Canada
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360 Cauz Gear
FLEXAIR Libra Gear
Jersey $69.95/ Pant $189.95 / Glove $35.95 Product Description: Race proven, the 360 features the durability and mobility needed for core riding. The 360 Cauz jersey features moisture wicking fabric, enhanced airflow and fade free sublimated graphics. The 360 Cauz pant has RAP construction for a precise fi t on the bike, durable 900D polyester fabric, woven 4-way stretch and double layer knee system. Freedom of movement through simplicity and style, the redesigned Airline glove sports slip-on comfort, increased durability, better breathability, and a single layer perforated palm. foxhead.com/ca
Jersey $84.95/ Pant $219.95 / Glove $45.95 FLEXAIR is the next level up in high performance racewear. Years of development and testing with Championship Pro riders such as Ken Roczen and Ryan Dungey has resulted in the lightest gear Fox has ever created. Not for the average rider, the FLEXAIR jersey and pant are pure performance featuring durable, lightweight, 4-way stretch fabric and design. Newly created, the FLEXAIR Race glove utilizes exclusive TruMotion construction for stretch, durability and airflow. foxhead.com/ca
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4. SHIFT Recon Camo Gear Jersey $41.95 / Pant $119.95 / Glove $36.95 Never sacrifice style and substance. The Shift Recon jersey and pant are made to be ridden. The Recon jersey is engineered with a four-panel construction and relaxed fi t design to be worn on outside of pants. The Recon pant features an over-the-boot design with large cargo pockets, adjustable waist tabs and zip-off lower legs to convert into shorts. The Recon glove has a double layer Clarion palm and thumb reinforcement and Airprene stretch knuckle panel. shiftmx.com
5. SHIFT Strike Gear Jersey $47.95 / Pant $139.95 / Glove $28.95 Self-expression and functionality collide with the Shift Strike jersey and pant. The Strike jersey is engineered with technical, moisture wicking polyester and mesh fabrics for maximum durability and ventilation. The Strike pant is designed around a 600D material with full grain leather inner knee panels and multiple stretch zones. The Strike glove has a single layer, lightly padded Clarino palm with thumb reinforcement and silicone fingertips. shiftmx.com
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PRIME FIT SQUAD
$59.95 Championship winning riders need gear that delivers top level performance, superior fi tment, and excellent breathability. Core Racewear delivers on all fronts and brings legendary durability and racing heritage to the table. Constructed of the finest materials and developed with input from our top riders, Core gear is purpose built to perform at the highest level of competition. Every stitch, every panel, every nuance has been carefully refined to deliver a product that exceeds your expectations. www.thormx.com Distributed in Canada by Parts Canada: www.partscanada.com
$59.95 Prime gear is an evolving concept that is built around a very lightweight, breathable chassis to allow complete freedom of motion on the bike. The pant is extremely light and flexible compared with traditional. Up top, our new Prime Fit jersey takes things to another level with its form-fi tted sleeves and tailored torso construction resulting in reduced wind flap and interference. Utilizing a unique layered look, we’ve combined the benefi ts of compression technology while allowing great air circulation around the torso and excellent moisture wicking for those long, hot motos. www.thormx.com Distributed in Canada by Parts Canada: www.partscanada.com
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GP Racewear Hot Rod Red
SE Racewear Caution Flo Yellow / Black
SE Racewear Cosmic Camo Gray
Jersey: $59.95 Pants: $149.95 Keep is classic in this colour-blocked set. Designed with comfort and minimal weight, the GP gear off ers the durability that TLD is known for. Breathable and flexible materials allow a custom, comfortable fi t for any rider. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by Pacesports: www.pacesports.ca
Jersey: $89.95 Pants: $269.95 This is not for the timid or tame. The SE Racewear Caution gear set is made with premium technologies and the finest materials. This gear will take you to wherever you are going, and make a statement while doing it. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by Pacesports: www.pacesports.ca
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Jersey: $89.95 Pants: $269.95 Enjoy a classic twist on a bold pattern. This achromatic Cosmic Camo graphic print has been perfected with a heavy focus on three key features: performance, function and durability. www.troyleedesigns.ca Distributed in Canada by Pacesports: www.pacesports.ca
11. FLY RACING EVO 2.0 Switchback-Blue/Hi-viz Jersey: $64.95 Pant: $244.95 FLY Racing’s Evolution 2.0 racewear with industry-first Boa® closure system race pant designed to provide custom comfort, smooth even closure, no pressure points, and simple one-handed adjustment. Evolution 2.0 is generation next racewear built to withstand the rigors created by the modern dirt bike. www.flyracing.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
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Built for everyday wandering, these lightweight and versatile sunglasses are ones you will be wearing without thinking twice. With a smaller silhouette for a more youthful fi t, the Exit Row is ready for any situation. www.dragonalliance.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
$59.50 The Legacy collection has been a fan favourite of moto-inspired tees, hoodies and hats. It features the iconic Fox logo that has been an industry leader for over 40 years. A Fox classic, the Legacy Pullover is available in a number of great colours. foxhead.com/ca
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$159.95 Blending retro sport styling with truly modern refinements, The Jam emerged as an instant classic to become our most popular frame. This Italian-made design features clean, confident lines highlighted by metal badge details at the temple while seemingly endless color and lens choices mean The Jam off ers options for everyone. www.dragonalliance.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
$120.00 80% cotton/20% polyester, 300 grams, zip-up fleece with faux fur lining at hood and body, poly fill at sleeves, custom colour blocked paneling, twill applique with embroidery at chest, woven label at pouch pocket, woven label at back yoke. www.metalmulisha.com Distributed in Canada by: See your local Metal Mulisha retailer
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5. METAL MULISHA Relentless Hat $38.00 83% acrylic, 15% wool, 2% p.u. spandex Flat-billed FlexFit cap with oversized flat and 3D embroidery on front left panel. www.metalmulisha.com Distributed in Canada by: See your local Metal Mulisha retailer
6. METAL MULISHA Matter Tee $27.00 100% cotton s/s tee with front chest high density screen print and sleeve screen prints. www.metalmulisha.com Distributed in Canada by: See your local Metal Mulisha retailer
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UNDERWEAR 7. 2UNDR Swing Shift - Pink Ribbon $29.99 - $34.99 The Swing Shift uses the finest beech wood fiber in our signature modal fabric. Additionally, the material resists shrinkage and is less likely to fade or pill as a result of friction. The smoothness of the fabric also rejects hard water deposits, allowing it to remain soft through repeated wash cycles. Using a premium 3.5cm roll-resistant waistband. Patented Joey Pouch™ for support and comfort, lifting your most valuable assets up off the seat of your bike for ultimate riding comfort. Also availalbe in Power Shift - Blue Ribbon with Coldskin thermal reduction fabric. www.2UNDR.com Distributed in Canada by Rampion Enterprises Ltd.
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DRC Wide Foot Peg 56.99 Drc off ers Durable steel wide foot pegs. They are made of chromium molybdenum steel for extreme durability. The 50mm step width provides better grip and control then stock pegs. Three height positions are available for rider’s body type or use: mid(Stock step height), High (5mm higher than stock peg position) and Low (5mm lower than stock peg position). These pegs are a great choice if you are looking for more grip avec control at good price! www.kimpex.com Distributed in Canada by www.Kimpex.com
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$154.99 Product Description: Hybrid Series handlebars are truly a marvel of engineering. It is the first oversized handlebar in the world that fi ts on 7/8” clamps. They retain all the flex properties of the pro series handlebars and allow you to run oversize bars without the oversize clamps. www.mddistributions.com Distributed in Canada by MD Distributions
$149.99 The TAG XT-1 handlebar off ers oversized 1-1/8” tapered bar technology with the added strength supplied by a crossbar. XT-1 bars are built with a Patented Anti-Vibration Elastomer Insert, which reduces vibration up to 40%. While other bars transfer vibrations back through to the rider’s arms, the XT-1 kills that vibration, reducing arm pump. The highest quality of materials, craftsmanship and engineering utilized gives this handlebar the edge in the event of a severe crash over bars with 7000 series aluminum. It’s this technology that allows riders using TAG bars to finish their race and not have to push the bike back to the truck. www.tagmetalsracing.com Distributed in Canada by www.itlcanada.com
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Stingray Vent Handguards 50.99 ZETA off ers Stingray Vent Handguards. These handguards are used by HRC and Factory Suzuki team in Japan. They are durable, off er great protection to your hands and give a great look to your bike. They are vailable in Black, CR-Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange and White. The package includes all mounting hardware and the handguard attachment fi ts above or below the lever. Finaly the Zeta stingway vent handguards provide 3 diff erent handguard positions. www.kimpex.com | Distributed in Canada by www.Kimpex.com
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Front $89.95-$159.95 Rear $119.95-$209.95 SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS ∫ Optimized for intermediate terrain, but performs well on hard to soft surfaces alike ∫ Excellent grip on high-speed straight-aways and in tight cornering ∫ Hard Knobs for outstanding long life www.irc-tire.com Distributed in Canada by: Gamma Powersports www.gammapowersports.com
$179.00 SCORPION MX32 PRO isPirelli’s newest rear motocross tire – engineered with key riders and teams in the AMA Motocross & Supercross Championship. Developed to provide maximum performance and durability for all rider skill levels competing or recreationally riding Motocross – wet or dry. www.us.pirellimoto.com Distributed in Canada by FullBore, Importations Thibault, Parts Canada
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14. DUNLOP MOTORCYCLE TIRES Geomax® MX32 Front: $44.11 – $127.51 Rear: $45.25 – $149.25 The Geomax® MX32 targets soft-to-intermediate terrain and covers a greater range of terrain types. Multiple race-proven features aid in slide control and help deliver more progressive cornering action and extra tire bite. In addition, a new rear tire pattern with an innovative block design enhances traction while using fewer blocks. www.dunlopmotorcycle.com
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$79.95 DeCal Works proudly off ers a unique restyled set of plastics that are one-piece construction; the airbox and sideplate are molded together for a sleek appearance and ease of graphic application. The numbers will be more legible and have a clean aggressive appearance. Your CRF will look factory race bike.
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2. DECAL WORKS Application Kit $19.95 Take the hassle out of mounting graphics with the DeCal Works 3 step application kit. Application System includes Adhesive Remover, Cleaner Prep, & Application Fluids. www.decalmx.com
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$799.99 The X8 knee brace from Mobius is the most protective, comfortable knee brace on the market utilizing innovative patent pending technology, which incorporates the CCRS (Continuous Cable Routing System) to form an unparalleled system of support and protection. The forged, CNC machined dial makes fit adjustments on the fl y and through pants easy. Fully lined with plush EVA foam, a comfortable, impact absorbing surrounding is created. Includes one pair of braces and two extra sets of patellar kneepads for a precise fit. The technology is so advanced, that SX/ MX champions Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey trust the Mobius X8 knee brace when they take to the track! www.mobiusbraces.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada
7. MATRIX CONCEPTS M50 Mechanics Stool Caddy $149.99 ∫ A strong, lightweight rolling seat ∫ Made from lightweight, heavy duty injection molded polycarbonate plastic ∫ Chemical resistant closed cell self-skinned seat ∫ Four durable replaceable rubber wheels ∫ Two graphic areas that can be customized with your name and number. www.Matrixracingproducts.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada and Gamma Sales
$89.95 This revolutionary new film system off ers the largest field of clear vision in motocross. The FORECAST is a complete system comprised of working parts that function seamlessly together resulting in the smoothest operating film system available today. In the Box: Complete film system including frame, SVS embossed lens with integrated clear mud visor, 2 rolls of 45mm film, micro fiber storage and cleaning bag www.Ride100Percent.com Distributed in Canada by: Matrix Concepts Canada & Parts Canada
5. ATLAS Air Brace $349.99 ∫ Split frame helps mimic natural body movements to create the best experience possible ∫ Easy Open system allows for quick, repeatable entry and exit with a simple push of a button ∫ Smart Mounts allow for 6 positions to adjust size ∫ Long travel front suspension features 30mm of travel ∫ 2 possible height adjustments to create the best fi t for your body type and helmet choice ∫ Spine Free back supports increase contact with the body and avoid your spine by sitting on the surrounding muscles ∫ Sternum Free chest support design ∫ Feather Weight (599 grams) ∫ Covers 27% more Surface Area of the body than the competition, comfort is maximized, and forces are distributed more efficiently over the body www.Atlasbrace.com Distributed in Canada by: Atlas Brace Technologies
8. MARIN BIKES BAYVIEW TRAIL $744.99 For all the youngsters, check out this MARIN Mountain Bike that is the ride of choice of multi-time 50cc MX Champion, Preston Masciangelo. This beauty features Series 1 6061 Aluminum Frame, 24” Wheels and Disc Brakes. Handle all the terrain with the 63mm of travel off ered by the SR Suntour XCR-LO Fork. Comes equipped with WTB SC17 Rims, Shimano Altus Rear Derailleur, Forged Alloy Crankset, 32/22T Rings, Ring Guard, and Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Brakes www.marinbikes.com Distributed by: Marin Bikes Canada
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his Fall I had the opportunity to be involved with the new Canadian National AX Tour. The series had four stops across Canada, starting in London, Ontario then to Sarnia, Ontario. Then the series headed west to Penticton, BC and the final round in Calgary, AB. My responsibilities were to help out with the commentary on the live video stream. I really enjoyed meeting lots of new faces at the events. I would arrive early Friday, which gave me a chance to talk to the riders and their parents. I started to realize that the parents of the amateur kids really appreciated that we took time to talk about their kids on the show. I can remember meeting a young lady in Calgary who came up to the broadcast booth Saturday evening because she wanted to thank us in person. We had talked about how unusual her last name was because we struggled hard to pronounce it, but I think we still messed it up. Anyway, her parents were watching the show from New Brunswick and they were thrilled to see their daughter out on the track and listening to us mentioning her on the show. Unfortunately, the next race didn’t go very
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well for her. I hope we didn’t jinx her. I have been involved in motocross for most of my life and have worn many diff erent hats in this industry. When I was a factory team manager, my job was to hire the very best to represent the brand and the sponsors. This is what upper management and sponsors wanted. The whole platform was built around budgets that were set aside to go racing. It’s a pretty straight forward program; money buys championships. The bigger the budget, the better your results are...usually. This is not always true. I hired Michael Willard in 2005 and we went on to win the CMRC Eastern MX2 Championship on a shoestring budget. The following year we missed the championship by a few points. In 2007, Willard won it again. Then in 2008 I was lucky enough to hire Eric Nye from California to compete in the MX2 class; that year the series went coast to coast. Eric and the team went on to win the championship again on a very tight budget. In those years, Blackfoot racing was the powerhouse team with massive budgets. They had full time employees that worked on the team’s bikes twelve months a year. They had the budget to hire the best riders on paper. They had their own suspension and engine builders on site, they were the team that had the best results. What I am trying to get across is, yes, they had an awesome program. They were the best team in Canada. They had the best of the best. They prepared for the season
way before any other team could. Why did Michael Willard win then? Well, I am going to say it was due to a few things. First, yes, maybe the other teams had some bad luck with fi rst turn crashes or injuries, or maybe it was due to wanting it more than anything else. Willard and Eric Nye were young men back in those days. They were born to ride on two wheels. They only knew one thing, pin it to win it. I might have been lucky to fi nd two riders that I connected with and helped them become champions. I now feel it’s all about the team’s commitment, the relationship between the manager, the riders and mechanics. If the rider feels you have his back and you will go the extra mile, that rider will give you everything he or she has to win races. It’s not about massive budgets, it’s about connecting yourself with the right people. Yes, it’s cool to have the slickest looking rig in the pits but that doesn’t win races for you. It’s about being prepared for the series. Do your homework, talk to people and try to connect yourself to positive people that will help you with your program. Confidence is what wins races! When you come of the track in 4th or 10th and you have major arm pump, what does that mean? You are not relaxed. You are hanging on too tight. I remember one world champion tell me that if you have arm pump, you are scared. Your motorcycle is not set up right and you have no confidence in your equipment. When you win do you
ever hear the winner say, “Man, I had a hard time hanging on due to my arm pump.” Not a chance. It’s all about confidence in motocross. How do you get confident? That’s a great question. Being open minded, working with the right people, being relaxed, and training your butt off. Sounds easy! I have worked with so many diff erent riders who know it’s not that easy. I think the first item on the check list is: Get into shape. Once in shape you can test all day long. Now you need to surround yourself with good, positive people that have your back. You need to hear positive comments. Motocross is such a head game, it’s crazy. All you moto heads know what I am talking about. One weekend you win everything, you had one of the best weekends you’ve had to date. So the following weekend you have the same dinner the night before, you eat the same breakfast, and you wear the same gear for practice. You try whatever you can to follow the same pattern as the week before. The weekend is a mess, you crashed out and you finished outside the top ten. Life sucks and you are wondering why the heck you are wasting your time racing. Your friends and family ask, “What happened?” All week you get text messages asking what happened. You read online that you didn’t look so good. Holy moly, the world is coming to an end. Settle down, we are not trying to cure cancer people, we are racing dirt bikes. Make sure you have good people around you and rest assured they will know what to say and how to keep you motivated.
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hear talk about becoming champions a lot. I see young athletes putting time in on the bike, going to the gym, going out jogging or road biking. They are committed at a young age these days to pursuing the dream of greatness in the sport of motocross. The one area I see most young athletes failing in, though, is nutrition. They work hard, have all the latest gear and trick parts for their bikes, but then I see them filling their faces with hot dogs, hamburgers and drinking pop and sugar-laden energy drinks! I tell young athletes this: Eating poorly is like finding a can of old gas behind the barn and putting that into your bike on race day!!
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stop enabling our kids to eat poorly!! Little Timmy or Suzy won’t starve. Don’t give into them; create good habits and a good sense of nutrition early, which will lead to long term health!!!
Discuss the importance of good nutrition - have them look up recipes or calculate calories in their favourite food and then talk about it at dinner. WATER – drink it!!
2) Time - Now I understand the time issue, I have two teenage athletes who are both involved in multiple sports. One of the ways we’ve been able to both overcome the time issue and integrate nutrition knowledge is to get our kids involved in making meals. Get them, depending on age, to help cut up vegetables for dinner or their lunches, help make sandwiches, or start the slow cooker in the morning before they leave for school. There are literally hundreds of cook books and websites that have quick and easy meal ideas. Get your kids involved in picking recipes out. Six-yearolds can use the internet better than I can these days; get them online searching for quick meal ideas. Have them pick a recipe then either help prepare it, or if they are older, have them make the whole thing. When you do cook, cook extra so you can use left-overs for other meals. Have the kids place these left overs in Tupperware / Ziploc containers for their lunches. Kids as young as six can get involved in nutrition, but make sure to get them involved!! Start off small and have them help pack their lunches. The older they get, have them use left-overs to make lunches. Let’s say, for instance, there is some left-over chicken. A ten or twelve-year-old can help cut that up and add it to a salad, or cut the chicken into strips and make a sandwich. Teaching and involvement will go a long way to making sure your child will develop long lasting, healthy nutritional habits!!
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Empower your children - teach them and get them involved in the everyday nutrition of the household.
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F R O M T H E D E S K O F M A R K S TA L LY B R A S S
TOUGH DECISIONS
f you’ve ever heard the expression “It’s lonely at the top” I can assure you there’s so much truth to that saying. For twenty-six years I’ve had to make decisions that aren’t exactly well-received, but my position forces me to make calls for the sake of the betterment of the sport. Recently, there were two issues that had to be addressed; that being changes to the schedule of the national series and the amended two-stroke rule. The success of the Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals have skyrocketed each of the past three years, generating more eyeballs, more international attention, and more investment among all of the players involved. Millions of dollars are invested by manufacturers, industry companies, teams and riders with the hope of the series growing and improving even more, year after year. When you`re steering the ship, a lot of pressure is attached to those expectations. When you have major sponsors requesting changes to increase their return on investment, you have to think to yourself, do I make the changes and accept the wrath so they continue to invest and grow with the series or I do keep things status quo and pray they remain satisfied. Experience tells me that you have to suck it up and do as they please. Two rounds of the nationals have been changed this year as most people know by now. The hardest decision was to not return to Walton for the final round of the Pro national series. I co-promoted the first nine years of that event and am very proud of the status it now shares. However, you could say the series has outgrown the venue because sponsors are more concerned about location and placing rounds near major centers. With the move of the final round to RJ Motosport Park in Barrie, the potential for the last round to grow increases substantially when you consider the size of the market and its surrounding population. There`s also the consideration of the proximity to
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airports, hotels, and restaurants to accommodate riders and teams that follow the circuit. As unpopular of a move it may seem to the motocross community, it`s the best move to be made for the continuation and progression of the series. The other questionable change was moving a stop from Sand Del Lee to Pleasant Valley. A request was made by the title sponsor of the series to stage an event in Nova Scotia because they don`t have any promotional activity in the province. An eleventh round was out of the question so it was a matter of looking at the schedule and determining what event could be left off the schedule. When you think of the `15 schedule that had three rounds based in Ontario, one of those rounds was the obvious choice. Gopher Dunes had a strong attendance and has been increasing every year, so when the music stopped Sand Del Lee was left without a chair. I`m not downplaying the decision, it was just a matter of the strong survive. I have no doubt moving the event to Pleasant Valley is a step in the right direction. We last visited the venue in 2004 and it was a success. Plus, the Atlantic Region has proven to support national events, apparent by the turnout of spectators at River Glade, which is one of the best of the ten rounds. More Pro riders will make the trek east now that there are two rounds back-to-back, which they can justify undergoing the expense of travelling the distance. Pleasant Valley is located five minutes from Truro, twenty minutes from the airport and forty minutes from Halifax. Just what the doctor ordered. Next on the agenda was addressing concerns about the existing two-stroke rule. Much thinking and many discussions went into the new amend-
ment. A clear, black and white rule had to be put in place to limit riders at the front of the pack, which is where the concern was focussed. One thought was to disallow ‘factory’ supported riders from competing on a two-stroke, but the problem was, what constitutes a ‘factory rider?’ There would be so many loopholes in the rule, there was no way to enforce that thought. The intention and goal of introducing the two-strokeP Hrule, O T O Ballowing Y J A M E S L those ISSIMORE bikes to compete in the MX2 class, was to make racing more affordable for privateers at both the regional and national levels. It has proven successful because the numbers of riders on a two-stroke has increased, and it has allowed those riders to compete in more events rather than have a bike in the garage they can`t afford to repair. The introduction of allowing the bikes to be ridden by Canadian residents only (changed from Canadian citizen) pleases the masses in our country. What would you do, introduce a rule that pleases hundreds of riders that race throughout the year in Canada or keep it the way it is to accommodate a handful of riders that only race the nationals? By no means is this an anti-American movement; that is the furthest it could be from the truth. We welcome all Americans to race the nationals, they are a big reason why the series has grown to its current state. Whenever it comes time to send out a release announcing any change, I take a deep breath before I hit ‘Send,’ because I know there`s going to be an uproar on forums, social media, and among the industry`s media. It`s much easier to criticize changes and decisions than it is to make them, there`s no comparison. I usually have to make them at this time of the year, every year. Boy, can I tell you, it`s lonely at the top!
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