2022 Walton TransCan GNC Official Program by Motocross Performance Magazine

GRAND CANADIAN MOTOCROSS

NATIONAL

p i h s n o i p m a h C AUGUST 10-14, 2022 ZACH UFIMZEFF

2021 RICK JOSEPH AWARD WINNER

The Next Generation Of Motocross Boots

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PUBLISHER: Melody Hodgson EDITOR: Chris Pomeroy BUSINESS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR: Brett Lee PHOTO DIRECTOR: James Lissimore SENIOR WRITER: Allison Kennedy Davies CALM IN THE EYE OF THE STORM: Charlee Steffler PHOTOGRAPHERS: James Lissimore + Allison Kennedy Davies COVER PHOTO: James Lissmore

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION WELCOME LETTER.............5 FAN GUIDE.....................................6 CAUGHT ON CAMERA.................................8 WALTON’S GRAVEL RUNNER.............. 12 TRANSCAN: CHAPTER 30............................14

BY ALLISON KENNEDY DAVIES

9 FOR 9...........................................22

SPECIAL TRANSCAN AWARDS.......................................34 PAST WINNERS...................38 RACE SCHEDULE................41 SOCIAL CALENDAR.......42 MXTOUR PRO SCHEDULE..................43 MXTOUR PRO RIDER GUIDE..........................44

BY ALLISON KENNEDY DAVIES

TRACK MAP..............................45

TRANSCAN ESSENTIALS............................28

2021 CHAMPIONS YEARBOOK...............................48

WITH KOURTNEY LLOYD, MALIA GARANT AND TYLER GIBBS

AUTOGRAPHS...................... 50

AMATEUR SPOTLIGHT...............................32 WITH ALEK GUADAGNO

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GROUP PUBLISHER & CEO: Tim Rutledge SENIOR ART DIRECTORS: Patrick Beltijar, Patrick Dinglasan, Queue Gonzalez, Edward Shintani PRODUCTION: Richard Robles

“THE TWO MOST POWERFUL WARRIORS ARE PATIENCE AND TIME” -T O L S T O Y-

Time can be complicated. When you are entirely present, exactly where you want to be, doing what you love, time can slow down. The flip side is that often when we work towards that something, there never seems to be enough time. As I type this, we are days out from the 30th annual Walton TransCan Grand National Championship. The pace and energy around here have quickened. Days feel too short, nights even shorter. In our house, we usually try to find a solid work-life balance. But once July arrives, the scale is often cemented in one direction with one focus (TransCan) - and time feels like it is blurring by. The beauty hidden in all this hectic lead-up is that when the gate officially opens for the event - time slows again. A few hours prior feels like a day ago. An entire day feels like a week ago, and a week in the field in Walton feels like much more. Walton TransCan is often described as a long week: “How was your week? “Long.” Early mornings, full days of emotion, late nights of reflection. And then repeat. These are days filled with purpose and goals set out months ago

and, for some, years before. The clock ticks like it always does, but these are long and good days. Wherever you are now reading this, take what you have created. Close your eyes and listen. A generator, kids playing outside, Dave Bell’s voice over the PA, the sound of bikes racing on the track - pause right now and listen. The reward for this unique week, for travelling, working, saving, and training to be here, surrounded by people who support and understand you most, is time. You are in the moment of doing what you love, where time stretches a little further. Thirty years of Walton TransCan Grand National Championships and racing bikes on a farm in a small town in Southern Ontario is hard to understand for many. And it is cliche to say, “Where has the time gone?” but when your feet are on the ground and you are truly here, you don’t feel the time speeding by. The days are full of purpose, presence and time. Enjoy your week in Walton. - Brett Lee

FAN GUIDE WHAT KIND OF MOTOCROSS BIKES ARE USED?

You will see many different colours and brands of motocross bikes this weekend. The primary manufacturers are KTM (orange), Yamaha (blue), Kawasaki (green), Honda (red), Husqvarna (white), GasGas (red), Suzuki (yellow) and Cobra (yellow). There is no rule of what colour your motocross bike has to be. Most motocross bikes have either four or five gears, and the gearshift is on the left side of the motocross bike in front of the footpeg. The clutch is located on the left side of the handlebars, while the throttle and front brake lever are located on the right side of the handlebars. The rear-brake pedal is located on the right side of the bike, in front of the footpeg.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 450CC AND 250CC MOTOCROSS BIKES?

The bikes used by riders competing in the Walton TransCan GNC are differentiated by engine size. Manufacturers generally make 250cc and 450cc four-stroke machines, and rules allow the smaller 250cc (cubic centimetre) machines to compete in the 450 class. The main difference between the 250 and 450 is, of course, engine size. The 450’s extra 200cc’s equates to about 15 more horsepower and a lot more torque. Typically, the 450 has a longer muffler than a 250 in order to meet sound requirements and tame its explosive power.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 250 PRO AND 450 PRO?

When the four-stroke motorcycles were introduced a number of years ago, the next items that needed to be updated were the names of different classes. Gone were the old 125 and 250 classes, and the new 450 and 250 classes were born. The 450 class is now for the big bikes and every bike over 250cc’s; this is usually the fastest class of the day. The 250 class is now for any bike under 250cc’s and these lighter rocketships can be ridden hard and are fun to watch.

HOW DOES THE STARTING GATE WORK?

The starting gate is a rather simple device used to create an equal start opportunity for every racer. It falls backwards, toward the riders so riders cannot “jump” the gate to gain an advantage.

WHAT’S THAT 30–SECOND BOARD THAT PRECEDES EACH START?

After the riders are lined up with their motorcycles running, the start procedure begins with the 30-second board. As soon as the board is raised, the riders have thirty seconds to prepare for the gate to drop, at which time the card is turned sideways, signifying that the gate will drop in the next five to ten seconds.

HOW DOES THE START WORK?

With riders all running lap times within a few seconds of each other, getting a good start or even the holeshot will give a rider a huge advantage for the win. One key to a good start is gate selection. Riders tend to choose the gate that will give them the straightest and quickest line to the first turn.

WHAT DOES THE HOLESHOT MEAN?

The term “holeshot” refers to the process of getting to the first turn before the rest of the field after the starting gate drops. The key is a combination of concentration, quick reflexes and throttle control.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT FLAGS SEEN ON THE TRACK?

You will see several different flags waving at one time or another during the race, signalling to the riders what is going on around them. A yellow flag means ‘proceed with caution’ - another rider is down or stalled on the track ahead, and a blue flag means ‘move over’ - you are about to be lapped by the leaders. A white flag at the finish line lets the riders know that there is one more lap to go, and the checkered flag means the race is over!

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WHY ARE SOME OF THE AMATEUR BIBS YELLOW?

A yellow bib is only worn by the points leader of the class it is worn in to indicate they are currently leading the championship. The yellow bib wearer can be different from moto 2 to moto 3!

WHY ARE SOME OF THE PRO NUMBER PLATES RED?

A red number plate in the 250 and 450 pro classes indicates who is the points leader for each class’ championship. The red plate holder can be different each round, but without question, every rider wants to be the red plate holder - it’s prestigious and very difficult to hold onto!

WHAT IS A FACTORY RIDER?

The six manufacturers that participate in the national series and Sunday’'s Triple Crown Series Pro National – Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, GasGas, Husqvarna and Yamaha – all try to hire the best riders to use their equipment. That means the riders are paid salaries, their motorcycles are state of the art and well maintained, and they get to work out of the large factory rigs. In addition, each team has a staff of professional technicians for all areas of the bike, and the riders have access to some of the best practice and testing facilities in the sport.

WHAT’S A PRIVATEER?

Independent riders who lack factory sponsors are considered privateers. They have limited sponsorship, and they often buy their equipment and pay their own way to the races. Some of them even work 40+ hour work weeks before the line up at the start line each weekend! They are the working-class heroes of the Triple Crown Series MX Tour.

HOW DOES A RIDER WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP? Riders earn points based on their finishing positions in each moto (25 points for 1st, 22 for 2nd, 20 for 3rd etc.) The rider who can accumulate the highest point total at the end of all three races at the Walton TransCan GNC will be crowned his or her class champion.

HOW MUCH ARE THE TOP BIKES WORTH?

A new 450 motocross bike retails for around $9,000. From there, race teams will spend months on the machines to improve performance on the track for their riders. Everything from the engine, exhaust system, suspension, tires, transmission, ignition, and even the new fuel injection systems (on some bikes) are scrutinized. Teams will build parts for their race bikes that aren’t available to the public and have astronomical price tags. Many of these parts are often made of titanium or magnesium to reduce weight. By the time race bikes roll out of the shop and to the races, they can be worth as much as $70,000 in the USA.

HOW DO RIDERS TRAIN FOR MOTOCROSS?

Scientific tests have suggested that motocross is the second most physically demanding sport in the world, just behind soccer. Unlike soccer, where common injuries include muscle pulls and bruises, motocross racers face broken bones, torn ligaments, and other serious physical injuries if mistakes are made. Motocross requires riders to be absolutely focused the entire time they are racing, which requires near superhuman cardiovascular endurance, as well as strength, power, agility, flexibility and timing. While many privateers are forced to implement their own training regimens, top racers hire trainers to build strength and cardiovascular programs, and even ride and train with them to make sure they are working properly on track. Most riders like bicycling, running, swimming and other traditional activities to build a cardiovascular base, and do their strength and core training in a gym.

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WALTON’S GRAVEL RUNNER

A FEW TOWNS AND PLACES IN HURON COUNTY THAT WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE. PLEASE NOTE, SCENIC OR ADVENTURE ROUTES MAY RESULT IN BEING LOST. ALL DIRECTIONS ARE FROM THE TRACK.

G2G RAIL TRAIL

132 km’s of linear, multi-use green space from the 401 corridors at Guelph, Ontario to the shores of Lake Huron at Goderich, Ontario. The best part? It’s right next door to the track. Take your dogs for a walk, bike to Blyth or toss your runners on and clock in some kms. This mostly flat trail is accessible, peaceful and well-maintained. We might be biased, but the section running perpendicular to Walton Raceway is the prettiest. To access: head left/east from Gate B, take a right/south at McDonald Line and you’ll find the gates on either side of McDonald Line halfway between Walton Road and Blyth Road. @g2grailtrail

BLYTH

Just shy of 15km from the track, Blyth is your one-stop destination - it honestly has a little bit of everything. Featuring one of Huron County’s quaintest main streets filled many local shops and restaurants (Sweets and Treats, the Blyth Inn, Flame N Bricks Pizza (they deliver!) and more) plus Blyth Ultramar for fuel and a Timmie’s run. Also in Blyth: Blyth Food Market (small grocery store with LCBO), Blyth Pharmacy and BRØD Bread and Pastry (a scratch bakery and coffee house). A BLYTH MUST VISIT:

COWBELL BREWING CO.

A quick 10 minute drive from the track, this worldrenowned brewery just released a new menu - it’s their best one yet. With a beautiful patio and spacious interior, Cowbell can handle larger groups if you give them a call beforehand. And if you have to wait? Grab a Smooth Sailing Light Lager in their staging area and visit with the locals. Scenic or Adventure route: Turn right/West out of the track on Walton Road. Stay on it to Blyth. Warning this is an all GRAVEL ROAD. Turn left/ South in Blyth, on #4. At the stop sign is the “Boot”-another good eatery especially on Thursdays for wing night. @cowbellbrewing

Goderich is Huron County’s shining star. The square is historical - and locals know what the SQUARE is. Rumour has it there’s a limit to the amount of times you can drive around it. The Goderich beach is long and features an accessible boardwalk from start to finish plus multiple playgrounds. Catch the sunset from the pier and watch the ships come in. Also in Goderich: Square Brew, West Street Willies, Part II Bistro, the Den Juice Co. plus a few spots to rent bikes and paddleboards! Less excitingly, there is also a Walmart, Zehrs and Canadian Tire. Scenic or Adventure route: Head up #25, through Blyth and Auburn, all the way to #21. Turn South on #21. @goderichtourism

A BAYFIELD MUST VISIT:

SHOPBIKE COFFEE

We love their coffee, their shop and they are just all-around awesome people. Cool store, cool people, great coffee. Pick up a Shopbike hoody and fill your pockets with candy while you grab an iced coffee and stroll up and down the main street of Bayfield. Scenic or Adventure route from track : Head to Blyth on #25 and turn right on #4 to Londesboro. Turn right/west on #15 to Benmiller. Turn left left/ south towards #8. Take a right/ west on Highway 8 about 2km. Turn left/south on Orchard Line and follow to Bayfield. @shopbikecoffee HONOURABLE MENTION:

BLUESTONE WAKE PARK:

BEACH STREET STATION

Chuck recommended Beach Street Station to Kevin and Shelley Tyler at WaltonONE and she did not do them wrong. Located on the Main Beach in Goderich, the patio is unbeatable especially at sunset. Great food, cold drinks and some equally great people watching - what more could you ask for? @beachstreetstation

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Our go-to anytime we have some free time in the summer. The ultimate Huron County beach town with a main street filled with restaurants, unique shopping and ice cream. Our favourite spots to grab a bite to eat? The Albion, the Black Dog and if you’re looking for a grab & go option: Copenhagen’s tacos can’t be beat. Also in Bayfield: Foodland, LCBO, Lake Huron and a splash pad for the kids.

GODERICH

A GODERICH MUST VISIT:

BAYFIELD

This place is HIDDEN GEM. A world-class wakeboard park with a new aqua park located in a pristine blue gravel quarry. It is worth checking out if you have some free time, and if you do, say hi to Andy for us! Rentals and lessons are available. Plug this one in Google Maps -> 37524 Telephone Road, Clinton, ON. @bluestonewakepark

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MOTOCROSS HISTORY CONTINUES TO BE WRITTEN THIS AUGUST

WORDS BY ALLISON KENNEDY DAVIES

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PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE AND ALLISON KENNEDY DAVIES

THE VISION

hen you drive through the gates of the Walton TransCan this August, you will be driving into the 30th running of this storied race. This annual coming together of Canadian motocross has survived everything thrown its way in those 30 years, from tornados, to changes in sanctioning bodies and now a global pandemic. Whether it’s your first visit or your 30th, the spirt of Walton remains the same. Walton is a place where you can square off against the best in the country, whether you’re racing a 50 or a 450, whether you’re in the pro class or the beginner class, whether you’re 5 or 55, you’ll be competing against your peers on a legendary track in a week-long celebration of motocross, surrounded by friends, family, and fans. There really is nothing else like it in Canada.

Back in 1991, the Lees were already a racing family. After racing pro for a long time himself, Chris and his wife Judy were now focused on taking their sons Brett and Matt to Loretta Lynn’s to chase their dreams, as many Canadian families do today. Chris was impressed with the magnitude and prestige of this multi-day race. As a promoter back in Canada, he started to wonder if there was an appetite for something similar north of the border. “We started with a barley field in 1992,” recalls Chris Lee. “We didn’t have a track at that point. We went to the county and borrowed snow fence. We were so busy trying to run the thing it was hard to appreciate whether people thought this was fun until the final evening after the races.” “There were no motorhomes, people were in tents and pickup trucks and everybody’s literally camping out. We got to the end of it, and we were doing trophy presentations on the porch of the house using my one-ton truck with a flat-bed on it as the stage. Everybody just came up with their lawn chairs and sat there for the trophy presentation. Up to that point, everybody, ran one day events so people would grab their trophies and run. This time everyone stayed. It was Sunday night and we’d been working our asses off for five days straight and

the backyard was full of people. It still gives me chills to this day. If people enjoyed that experience that much, that they were willing to stay until the bitter end, I knew we were on to something.” At that time, Brett Lee was racing the intermediate class. “I can remember some very fast guys from England, Craig Pratly and Ryan Hunt, came to the race. At that time there was no internet, obviously, so you had to be really connected to the sport to know about this race. It was a very core following. So, for those guys to have sorted out bikes and planned to be at this race, it would have taken some work and some planning. It definitely felt like the start of something special and unique.”

MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM THE LEES

How can you pick a key moment from the last 29 TransCans? It’s an impossible task but even so there are a few standouts that both Brett and Chris agree on. “Marco Dubé riding with no seat, Julian Bill lining up in the middle of a tornado, Chuck Mesley flipping his bike end-over-end to the finish line,” laughs Chris Lee. And the year Brett holeshot and led an entire Plus 25 moto. “Brett hadn’t been riding much and he went out and bought this 500cc KTM the week before the TransCan,” recalls Chris. “I’m

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out there with Matt working on the track and we see Brett on the start line. He got the holeshot and led the whole race. It was an amazing accomplishment. It was a big class with some quick guys in it.” Brett adds one of his own: “When Tyler Medaglia won a pro qualifier as an intermediate,” says Brett. “That’s the thing I dig about Walton. The story is never dull, right? Even when the weather is great, crazy stuff happens. I love the emotion of the whole event.”

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FROM ONE LEE TO ANOTHER

These days, the Lee you see behind the reigns of the TransCan is Brett, alongside his wife Melody Hodgson. While Brett and Mel had been fixtures at the race for years, in the last five years or so they’ve taken more ownership for the look, feel and logistics of the TransCan. “The first year we did it with the Triple Crown guys,” recalls Brett. “That’s when it really felt like ours. I know I’ve been involved with it forever, but I feel like that first year everyone could really see our signature on it. There’s only so much you can change in a motocross race, but I feel like we’ve changed a lot of things. The look and feel of the facility have changed a lot in the last five years.” “Brett and Mel are involved but if you look around the track my grand nephews and my grandchildren, they are all here,” reflects Chris. “One of the tough parts of succession is learning to let go. That’s taken a while, but I’m comfortable with it. Now it’s emergency things that people ask me—I know where the bodies are buried. I’ve become nonessential, and it takes some time to get used to.”

THE FUTURE

When you line up this year, you’ll be writing the continuing history of the TransCan. The anticipation of the next great storyline is at its peak as August approaches. “Each year, I treasure the experience when everybody arrives for the week,” says Chris. “It’s like Christmas. People don’t know who three

quarters of the people are because they’re from all over the country. They’ve never ridden against them; they’ve never seen them. They just know they’re probably really good. They know this race matters and they’re excited to be standing shoulder to shoulder with the best riders in the country.” As the TransCan moves forward, Brett is proud of the stability the race has been able to offer the motocross industry. “I’m the proudest of the fact that for 30 years, we’ve made it happen. It wasn’t always easy, but we’ve made it happen. I think in Canadian moto, TransCan is probably the most stable point in the season. People plan for it. It’s guaranteed. That’s a very cool thing to be able to offer Canadian moto. We question a lot of things, but we never question the TransCan.” Moving forward, while some things are sure to change, Brett hopes the race can remain

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unapologetically true to its roots. “We’re never going to apologize for being a motocross race,” explains Brett. “That’s what we are. You’re going to get some amazing racing on an amazing track. At my core, I believe that motocross people know they’re going to get the best of us every single year.” How does it feel to see your vision still going strong 30 years later? Pretty darn good says Chris. “This is an annual celebration of motocross. That’s still the underlying motivation and why the TransCan looks the way it does. Once a year, you can bring your grandparents and say, ‘I’m a motorcrosser’ and do it with some pride. TransCan is an opportunity to celebrate the sport at its best and share it with the wider public. If you’re going to share it with the wider public, you better have something worth sharing. And I think we do.”

YOUR TAKE:

RIDERS AND INDUSTRY FOLKS REFLECT ON 30 YEARS OF THE TRANSCAN

TYLER MEDAGLIA

CURRENT 450 PRO RIDER EARLIEST WALTON MEMORY: Well the first thing that popped up would be being nervous to jump the step down on my 60. I remember racing and playing around on the old 50 track too. That was fun.

FUNNIEST WALTON MEMORY: It wasn’t funny then, but I was going through the pits pretty fast on my Z50 one time and hit a green triangle stand that was hiding in the grass. It went into the cases, fetched up and sent me over the bars violently. I still have that 50 and it still has the JB weld hole filled cases. Also creeping on Heidi when I was 15 seems funny now too.

EXPLAIN THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSCAN IN A SINGLE SENTENCE: Pinnacle of Canadian amateur moto.

WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK: Well, now it’s to let my son get all the same joys out of it that I did. It’s also cool adding results to my TransCan resume!

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE TRANSCAN: The whole event is awesome from the competition to the social aspect but my favourite thing would be crushing such a big race with all the pressure that it brings. It’s a good feeling when you do.

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DYLAN WRIGHT

CURRENT 450 PRO RIDER AND CANADIAN CHAMP EARLIEST WALTON MEMORY: The earliest Walton memory that I can think of is one of my first years there on a KTM 50 in the 4-6 class. I came out of the gate and there was a pile up in the first corner, I got up from that but my seat had fallen off. From there I would ride the whole moto without a seat and finish 3rd for what I believe was 3rd overall.

FUNNIEST WALTON MEMORY: The funniest Walton memory for me would have to be when I was pretty young and my dad and his friend weren’t super impressed with the rooster wake-up call in the morning. So the one night they decided enough is enough and climbed the one pole to unplug the speaker so that in our area there wouldn’t be the rooster. My dad has now grown to like the rooster, but at first he definitely didn’t.

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE TRANSCAN: Honestly when I was a kid my favourite thing about it was that I was able to race all the fast guys in the country at one race. It was the one spot in Canada where if you won, you were the best in the country 18

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in your class. That was cool for me. Now looking at the TransCan, my favourite part is being able to watch the young up-andcoming kids that are pushing to one day be in my spot. It is cool because I know exactly how they are feeling and honestly I’m cheering every one of them on. It’s so cool to see so many talented kids in one place with the same goal in mind.

EXPLAIN THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSCAN IN A SINGLE SENTENCE: The one race of the year where you can really prove you are the best in the country in your category.

WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK: What keeps me coming back every year is the amount of fun that is had at the event. Do I have to be there on Wednesday to watch the amateurs? No, I don’t. But I go every year because I truly have a lot of fun camping and hanging out with all the families in the moto community. It also brings back so many memories for me as a kid growing up and racing there every year. I mean the smiles on the kids face says it all!

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EARLIEST WALTON MEMORY:

WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK:

EARLIEST WALTON MEMORY:

I had heard about this big annual race and back in 2003 I decided to come with my friend and his son. I just remember thinking, wow, this is a proper motocross track.

I consider Brett, Mel, Chris and Judy family. I was brought up that family is family. You don’t have to be blood. That and the smiles on the faces of the kids. I love talking moto with people. I love seeing the different families. I’d miss it if I wasn’t there. And I love trying to make the track challenging but fair.

My first year in 1996. I remember pulling into the pits and just being in awe with how many people were at the event.

WALTON TRANSCAN TRACK BUILDER

FUNNIEST WALTON MEMORY: The one that sticks out in my mind is in 2005, Trever Hall hit the pro step up on pro day. I’m standing with Chuck Mesley and Trever Hall the hit pro step up and came up short, ditched his bike and broke his ankles. Chuck started moving riders out of the way and we were wondering where the flaggers were. Suddenly, there was this red cross flag waving from inside a bush. Fuzzy (Dave Pethick) started flagging from in there. I just thought it was one of the funniest things I’ve seen.

PAST CANADIAN PRO RIDER

FUNNIEST WALTON MEMORY: Lots of good camp fire moments in the later years of attending the event but maybe we shouldn’t elaborate too much on that.

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE TRANSCAN: The awards ceremony is always my favourite. Whether you’re getting a trophy or not, it’s always enjoyable to sit in a lawn chair, sit back and relax and watch the show.

EXPLAIN THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSCAN IN A SINGLE SENTENCE: The hype and unknown of what the week has in store.

WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK: The event in general keeps me coming back and getting to see the best of the best in Canada battle it out. This will be 20 years or so of coming and it’s what I look forward to every year. Especially now that I can share the week with my family and have my son race—it’s really awesome. Last year was a special one as my son, my dad and I all raced.

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE TRANSCAN: It’s the atmosphere of the amateurs. I love seeing the kids coming out and the vets. Some are serious and are there to win, but the majority are there to enjoy motocross. And the atmosphere and build-up to the TransCan. The 2 weeks before, we have a daily countdown. The whole thing builds up and builds up until people finally start pulling in.

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TRANSCAN: CHAPTER 30 SCOTT DONKERSGOED AMATEUR RIDER AND PRO MECHANIC EARLIEST WALTON MEMORY: I can’t remember the year exactly, I think 2000? But whatever year Doug Dubach won the championship, for some reason, I vividly remember Doug stopping on the take-off of the iconic step down, where Dave Bell tower is now, and throwing his hands in the air celebrating. That scene is etched in my memory. At the time, I barely even knew what motocross was, but being from Listowel, which is a neighbouring town of Walton, my dad and I thought it would be cool to go check out the race… turns out I enjoyed it, because by 2002 I was racing at my very first TransCan and, well, the rest is history.

FUNNIEST WALTON MEMORY: There is no way I can pin point my funniest Walton memory, we’re talking 20 plus years. I couldn’t even remember to get these answers to you on time. I’ve had a million memories at Walton, with some people I didn’t even know, that have become some of my greatest friends. Moto people are different,

we’re one big family. I’ve slid down the landing of the step down on my stomach, I’ve taken a tour in a helicopter, I’ve been skinny dipping at the quarry, I’ve seen some things lit on fire that should not have been lit on fire. I’ve seen people come and go, and come back again many years later and the best thing about that, is you pick up that friendship right where it left off, whether it’s from 2, 5, or 10+ years ago. I’ve had some of the greatest times of my life at the TransCan, I could go on for days. Hands down, getting to hang with the moto family for a whole week! The racing almost takes a back seat these days, with most of us having kids now, it’s more about the whole experience and just enjoying everyone’s company. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not there to just roll around the track either!

EXPLAIN THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSCAN IN A SINGLE SENTENCE: A single sentence, yeah, ok! To me, the TransCan is many things. It has been a highlight of my summer for about 20 years now. I’ve forgotten

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more than I remember, but I do know one thing, I basically grew up in them Huron County fields. Now, I bring my wife and two boys to a place that means more to me than words can explain. I love the Trans Can, and I’m beyond excited to add more memories this year!

WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK: My whole-hearted love for this sport. I’ve been around long enough to

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ou won’t make it five feet into the Scott residence without uncovering some evidence of this family’s motocross and snocross racing history. However, you might get greeted by a basset hound, a lab or even a nearby horse before you make it that far. The Scott’s are a racing family, there’s no doubt, and their Oro Medonte home and shop are a testament to the time, energy and sacrifice this family has put into going fast. Beyond the amazing collection of family portraits, and up the stairs, you’ll find Tanner’s room. Every inch of the walls and shelves are covered with trophies and race bibs but the desk against his wall holds his most prestigious award yet – the 2021 Fox Racing Instinct Bronze Boot alongside his custom TransCan championship hats. If you hadn’t heard the name Tanner Scott before this year’s TransCan, you probably have now. As a junior this year, Scott swept the Schoolboy, 250 Junior and Open Junior classes, winning 9 of 9 motos, claiming three championships and bringing home the boot. It’s a feat not many have accomplished at TransCan and one that’s quickly turned the spotlight on Tanner. As a family, all three racing Scott’s—Tanner, his brother Hunter and his father Jim have claimed TransCan championships over the years. But undeniably, this one seems to be the start of something special. We caught up with Tanner to find out how he felt about this year’s TransCan and to get his thoughts on his 2022 season. We also made him drag his Husky out onto the snowy track for some sweet photos.

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HEADING INTO THE TRANSCAN THIS YEAR, WHAT WERE YOUR GOALS? Going into the TransCan, going 9 for 9 honestly was way in the back of my head. I knew there were only a few people who’ve done 9 for 9. Overall, I didn’t want to get too far ahead of myself. I just wanted to win motos, have a good week and ultimately win championships. Obviously the biggest goal is to come out healthy with as many championships as possible.

AT WHAT POINT DURING THE TRANSCAN DID YOU START TO REALIZE THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO SWEEP ALL 3 CLASSES?

HEY TANNER. FOR STARTERS, HOW OLD ARE YOU AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE? I’m 16 years old, I live in Oro Medonte and I’m in grade 11.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN THE SPORT? WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR EARLY YEARS OF RACING? I got started racing when I was age 3 because of my dad. My brother, who just turned 18, raced back then too and they got me into it. I don’t remember much about the early days except for racing at Motopark on the 50 track and going to Mini O’s back in 2011 and 2012.

YOU’VE BEEN A REGULAR AT MOTOPARK FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND YOUR COACH ZEB SAID HE WASN’T SURPRISED BY YOUR SUCCESS AT THE TRANSCAN THIS YEAR. HOW DO YOU THINK MOTOPARK HELPED YOU PREPARE FOR WALTON THIS YEAR? I’ve been going to Motopark since 2016. They have a solid training

program that includes everything from nutrition to training and riding. It’s an all-around solid plan to have you in shape come Walton. The days are all planned out from working out to doing motos and lessons. Most of my buddies, especially Jadon and Crayden, stay for all 6 weeks and I have a bunch of buddies that are in and out throughout the season. You always have people there to push you. Sure, you could do all that training at home but having the motivation of other people pushing you and the entire Motopark scene keeps me having fun and enjoying it. Zeb has been a big help throughout the years. He’s helped me with training, improving my riding and helping me get in shape. Basically I just live there for the whole summer, except I go home on the weekends. As soon as school is out I’m there until TransCan. I’ve got lots of friends there and there’s so much to do.

Well, to be honest, I was really nervous for the first 3 motos. I was expected to win so the weight on my shoulders was really heavy. Grabbing good starts was helping. Once I started the second day and I was rolling in my motos, I started to realize it was possible but I’d have to be perfect. It was definitely on my mind in the last motos but I tried not to think about it and ride like it was just another race.

WHAT DID THE LAST LAP OF THE LAST MOTO FEEL LIKE THEN, WHEN YOU MUST HAVE REALIZED IT WAS HAPPENING? It didn’t feel real in the moment (laughs). I finished the moto and got off the track and thought, “I really did that.” It was such a good feeling. It took me all night to process what had happened and then going up to accept the award and stuff was awesome.

I HEAR THERE WAS A POST CHAMPIONSHIP CHAT WITH FORMER 9-FOR-9 WINNER PETER RAYMER. WHAT WAS THAT ABOUT? My dad is good friends with Peter and he’s been around for years. Going into TransCan, he was bugging me and asking me if I was going to be able to match his record. He was pretty stoked for me. He was definitely planting the seed in the back of my mind before Walton even started.

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THE LIST OF TALENT THAT’S RECEIVED THE BRONZE BOOT BEFORE YOU IS LONG AND IMPRESSIVE. HOW DID IT FEEL TO HEAR YOUR NAME CALLED FOR THAT AWARD? WHAT DID IT MEAN TO YOU? It was very … I don’t know the word for it (laughs) but it was a really cool feeling. When they called my name, I felt like I was on top of the world. Getting up there and holding that award in front of all those people was really scary but also really awesome.

HEADING INTO 2022, YOU’RE NO LONGER FLYING UNDER THE RADAR. HOW WILL YOU BE PREPARING FOR 2022 IN TERMS OF TRAINING? ANY TRIPS OR EXTRA RACES PLANNED? Last year I did really no training in advance. The month before moto season I finally got off the video games (laughs) but this season I’ve just been plugging away and keeping in shape and working out consistently since the season ended. The plan is to go back to Motopark for 6 weeks this summer. The goal for this year is to go to Loretta’s and race down South as much as possible and get some experience with the competition in the U.S. Then we’ll come home and race TransCan.

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ZEB DENNIS WHAT ARE YOU GOALS FOR 2022 AND BEYOND? Honestly, I’d really like to get a top 10 at Loretta’s. That’s next on my bucket list and is definitely one of my goals for 2022.

THANKS SO MUCH TANNER. WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK FOR HELPING YOU OUT? I’d like to thank St Onge Recreation, Husqvarna Canada, J.C., Jeff and Danika from Fox Canada, Brentwood Roofing, LGS, DND, Bondi Engines, Zeb and Motopark, The Renting Guide, TL Tire and my mom and dad.

HEY ZEB. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH TANNER? We started working together when he was on 60s. He’s 16 now, so he was probably 9 when we started and here we are 7 years later. He’s always ridden a class up. He’s always been the small kid on a bigger bike. TANNER OR TJ? WHAT DO YOU CALL HIM? When I’m mad I call him Tanner (laughs). Most of the time I call him TJ. DO YOU RECALL YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF HIM ON THE BIKE? In the early days, he was never the standout guy but he was always a grinder. His brother Hunter overshadowed him back then. He had lots of broken visors during motos (laughs). He was a hucker. He had a decent work ethic on the bike, but off the bike he wasn’t a hard worker … until a few years ago. That’s definitely changed now. When he finally got on the 125, he started getting race wins and won his first championship. I’ve had Tanner at Motopark for 6 weeks over the summer for the last 6 or 7 years. Jim pretty much dropped him and Hunter off so I’ve seen TJ cooking steaks on the BBQ for his friends since he was a kid (laughs). WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST IMPRESSIVE THING ABOUT HIS PROGRESS SO FAR? Honestly, he got those first couple of wins and the kid is on a mission now. We have a workout program for kids who will do stuff at home and he started doing it last winter.

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He came to Motopark and grinded it out this summer. He works out all week, he eats right, he’s training. He’s ready. OBVIOUSLY GOING 9 FOR 9 AT WALTON IS A FEAT FEW CAN ACHIEVE. HOW HAPPY WERE YOU FOR HIM AND WHERE DO YOU SEE HIM GOING IN THE FUTURE? It gives honestly gives me goosebumps when you ask me that. I went 6 for 6 and got the Bronze Boot back in 2000. Peter Raymer did 9 for 9 as a junior too. We gave Raymer the late night phone call after TJ got his awards and it was cool to hear them chat. Nobody really thought it was possible for Tanner until around the last two motos. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE TANNER’S RIDING STYLE NOW, AFTER HIS HUCKER BEGINNINGS? TJ’s riding style is very laid back. He carries alot of momentum and doesn’t rely on aggression. He looks effortless—almost Facciotti-ish on the bike—but he goes fast. He was getting good starts at TransCan and when he got the holeshot in that last moto and was pulling away, we were just holding our breath until the checkers. WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR TANNER GOING FORWARD? I am hoping he continues to be a great role model for the younger kids at Motopark. You need to roll with confidence, but we work hard at Motopark to represent the way we should. If he stays in shape and keeps having fun, he’ll be fine when he gets back on the bike. I think he’s going to keep turning heads.

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WHEN YOU THINK OF YOUNG QUEBEC RIDER ALEK GUADAGNO, HIS SMOOTH AND FAST RIDING STYLE IMMEDIATELY COMES TO MIND. ALEK COMES FROM A LONG LIST OF TALENTED QUEBEC RIDERS WHO HAVE DOMINATED CANADIAN MOTOCROSS FOR YEARS. AFTER YEARS OF TRYING, ALEK FINALLY ACHIEVED HIS DREAMS WHEN HE WON THE 65CC 7-9 CLASS LAST YEAR AT THE WALTON TRANSCAN. IT WAS A GREAT WEEK OF RACING FOR ALEK AND HIS FAMILY, AND THEY'RE BACK, LOOKING FOR MORE SUCCESS THIS YEAR. WE CAUGHT UP WITH ALEK TO SEE HOW HIS FIRST SEASON ON THE 85CC AND SUPERMINI BIKES IS GOING. I got into the motocross world because of my dad. I actually started on a quad, and he bought me a Yamaha PW50 at the same time. So I would ride the PW and the quad at the same time.

MXP: Hey Alek, how are things. The first question I want to ask you is, where do you call home? AG: Hey Chris! I'm good, thank you. My home is in Bromont, Quebec. MXP: I've heard of Bromont. It sounds like a nice place. Since you live there, can you tell us the most exciting thing about Bromont? AG: In Bromont, we have a big mountain where we can ski in the winter and mountain bike in the summer. They also have a water park in the summer. It's super cool to go there! MXP: How long have you been riding a dirt bike, and how did you get started? AG: I've been riding a dirt bike since I was 3 1/2 years old, and

MXP: Do you remember your first race and how it went? AG: Yes, my first race was at Franklin Motosport in Quebec, and I raced the PW50 4-6 class. From what I remember, it went well but not sure what my result was that weekend. MXP: Do you have a favourite track in Quebec? AG: Yeah, I love the track where I train. SMX motocross in Saint-Pie (QC). They're constantly changing something on the track to make it different, and it's always rough. The track makes it great for training and allows me to work on many different racing skills. MXP: Do you have anyone who trains you or gives you advice? AG: Yeah, like I said, I train at SMX motocross, and we had Jason Benny training us this year, and obviously, Jeremy McKie has always looked after me and given me advice. He's like a big brother to me. Also, we get to see Dylan Wright ride here most of the time, and he's awesome to watch.

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MXP: That's great that you get to ride and train with some really fast riders. Did you go south this past winter to ride, or did you stay close to home? AG: I went to Florida this winter three times and rode some different tracks. The last time I went, I was training with Brad at Club57, which is at WW Ranch near Jacksonville.

MXP: Are you looking forward to the 2022 Walton TransCan, and do you like the track there? AG: Yes! I love the Walton TransCan, and I do like the track. It's probably one of my favourites in Canada. There is always great competition, good people, and an awesome track to race on! I'm super excited to head back there this year and try to bring home another Canadian Championship.

MXP: I've heard that Brad is a good trainer, so it's great that you got to spend some time there. Other than motocross, what other sports do you like? AG: I love basketball. Usually, after a good moto day, we usually go to the basketball court beside the track and play a couple of games with buddies! That is always fun!

MXP: Although this sport is individual, you still need a good support system. Do your parents love racing as much as you do? AG: Yes, they do! My parents play a big role in my program. Without them, I definitely wouldn't be where I am now. They do a lot for me, and I will forever be grateful.

MXP: I love playing basketball but am not very good at it. Okay, let's talk about 2021. What were some of the results that you were most proud of? AG: Last year was a good one as I achieved many goals. However, the one I'm most proud of is my Canadian Championship at the Walton TransCan in the 65cc 7-9 class.

MXP: That's great! I always see your parents at the track cheering you on. Let's talk about school for a moment. What grade are you currently in and what is your favourite subject? AG: I just graduated 5th grade and heading into grade 6 after the summer! I don't know my favourite subject in school since I'm not a big fan of going to school. School days are long days! But if I had to choose a subject, it would probably be art. It's relaxing, and I like to draw.

MXP: That was a great week of riding, Alek. There is always a lot of pressure at Walton, and you handled it well. Heading into this season, what do you feel like you have to work on the most? AG: I have to work hard on my attitude sometimes, and I can't let the anger get to me, especially in the race (laughs). I need to try and stay focused at all times, but I've been getting a lot better, and we are working on it every day! MXP: How is your summer of racing going so far? AG: As of now, my summer is going great! My 85cc races have been going well, and I'm improving on my Supermini every weekend! We've been racing the amateur days at the Triple Crown Series, and so far, they've been fun.

MXP: Let's fast forward five years. Where do you see yourself in 2027? AG: Hopefully, in five years, I'll be on the verge of turning pro in the 250 class here in Canada. MXP: How would your parents describe you in one word? AG: They would say that I am stubborn! MXP: Thank you for doing this, Alek. Is there anyone or any sponsors you'd like to thank? AG: I would like to thank SMX Motocross, Gicleurs SG, Oakley Canada, Fox Racing Canada, Mathias Marine Sport, KTM Canada, Dirt Care, and MD Distribution.

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The Atlas Brace Top Mini Rider Award is an annual award presented to the best all round Mini Racer with the most points in the 65cc, 85cc and Supermini classes for the week of the Walton TransCan. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021

Jacob Piccolo BC Tanner Ward ON Preston Masciangelo ON Preston Masciangelo ON Crayden Dillon ON Bobby Gravel ON Dexter Seitz AB Parker Hatt, AB

DMX TOTAL DEVOTION AWARD The Directmotocross.com Total Devotion Award focuses on the rider at the Walton TransCan GNC that shows the ability to overcome adversity and shows total devotion to the sport of motocross on and off the track. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021

Davey Fraser, NS Ryan Millar, MB Kyle McGlynn, AB Zach Heydeman, NS Nathan Bles, ON Ty Shemko, ON Dylan Wright, ON Dallas Robertson, ON Corey Sullivan, ON Dan Tricco, ON Tanner Ward, ON Cameron Wrozyna, ON Jake Piccolo, BC Charles Charlton, BC Wyatt Kerr, ON

FOX RACING INSTINCT BRONZE BOOT The Fox Instinct Bronze Boot is an annual award presented to the best all round amateur rider with the most points in the Junior or Intermediate classes for the week of the Walton TransCan. For 2021, the Fox Racing Instinct Bronze Boot will include points from the Youth Beginner/Junior Intermediate class and School Boy (1+2) 12-17 classes. 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 34

Justin Thompson ON Kaven Grégoire QC Zeb Dennis ON Peter Raymer ON Trevor Hall ON Tyler Medaglia ON Adam Deakon ON Kyle Stephens ON Nathan Slater Atlantic Dylan Kaelin ON Richard Grey ON Alex Laliberté QC Bradley Dool ON Taylor Arsenault ON Scott Cameron ON Dylan Wright ON Mackenzie Machan ON Nick Denniston ON Nicolas Cryer ON Jeremy McKie QC Jeremy McKie QC Sebastien Racine ON Tanner Scott ON

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YAMAHA FACTORY RIDE AWARD

Yamaha Motor Canada will offer a “Factory Ride” sponsorship to a deserving Amateur Yamaha rider at the upcoming 2022 Walton TransCan, Canadian Amateur Grand National Championship at Walton Raceway. The “Factory Ride” sponsorship will go to the Yamaha rider who scores the most points in their respective classes. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021

RJ Marnoch, ON Steven Anderson/Tanner Ward, ON Dylan Wright, ON Marco Cannella, ON Marco Cannella, ON Marco Cannella, ON Jeremy McKie, QC Jeremy McKie, QC Julien Benek, BC Hayden Jameson, ON

MANUFACTURER’S CUP AWARD This award goes to the Manufacturer with the highest accumulated points drawn from the top 5 overall in each Walton TransCan GNC class. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021

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RICK JOSEPH MEMORIAL AWARD The Rick Joseph Memorial Award is an annual award presented at the Walton TransCan to recognize the character, achievements and potential of riders in the Intermediate class. Rick Joseph Jr. first came to our attention during the mid ‘80s when he, like most of us, was struggling to learn the basic skills required to survive as a beginner. He and his family and friends were regulars on Saturdays for ‘house league’ motocross events at Hully Gully. His enthusiasm for the sport was obvious despite a normally shy personality. His commitment became increasingly obvious as he honed his talent to raise his level of achievement. Against a strong contingent which included riders such as Chris Pomeroy and Brad Lockhart, Rick was gaining strength and recognition. To further challenge himself he also competed in the USA and it was at the Mini Olympics in Gainesville, Florida that he suffered an injury that ultimately claimed his life in the fall of 1989. Richard and Ellie Joseph, his parents, maintained their connections with the sport and c competing in the +40 and ladies classes. Each year they have posted a $300 cash award for presentation at the Walton TransCan. Eligible riders are limited to residents of Canada and cannot repeat. A committee of independent observers submit nominations based on their evaluation from several different criteria based on the whole season. The criteria recognizes the difficulty most riders have in making the transition to pro class racing and attempts to evaluate the strength of character, sportsmanship, self discipline and personality in addition to ability and results which should make this a successful transition.

$100 per Holeshot Award awarded to the third moto holeshot winners for each of the TransCan’s 26 classes.

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Mark Booker, ON Terry Rothmaier, ON Brett Lee, ON Jeff Coles, ON Jess Webster, ON Chuck Mesley, ON Joel Rickert, ON Michael Island, ON Ian Hayden / Chris Tyndall, ON Dan Rounding, ON Kyle Keast, ON Bobby Thompson, ON Tyler Medaglia, ON Lee Gulliver, ON Kyle Ferguson, ON Kyle Stephens, ON Jeremy Medaglia, ON Kurtis Ritchie, ON Dylan Kaelin, ON Richard Grey, ON Drew Roberts, ON Matthew Davenport, AB Tyler Duffy, ON Konnor Long, NS Kyle Biro, SK Casey Keast, BC Jake Tricco, ON Keenan Peterson, ON Ryder McNabb, MB Zach Ufimzeff, BC

This award goes to the rider that is simply the most improved from the previous year. The most improved rider never gives up and works hard to achieve his or her goals.

WISECO PERFORMANCE MOST IMPROVED AWARD

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021

Denaye Giroux, SK Nicky Beatty, BC Jess Pettis, BC Sam Gaynor, ON Renée Riendeau, ON Mackenzie Machan, ON Nathan Cryer, ON Bradley Mansfield, ON Mitch Rempel, ON Kobi Cox, ON Evan Stewart, ON Josh Bryan, ON

MOTOPARK FEEL GOOD AWARD PRESENTED BY FXR + OGS Presented to a deserving rider who demonstrates a high-level of dedication and determination throughout the week of TransCan. The recipient receives one free week at the Motopark Academy PLUS a year’s worth of OGs Goggles and FXR Gear.

** Following are discontinued. We appreciate and celebrate these people and awards still.

GPF/SCOTT SPORTS RECOVERY AWARD 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Kade Walker Michael Da Silva Matthew Davenport Dain Gourgon Jean-Christophe Bujold Ève Brodeur Kyle Potter Jesse Kirchmeyer

DAN PELLETIER MEMORIAL AWARD 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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CLASS

NAME

50cc 4-6 50cc 7-8 50cc GP 65cc 7-9 65cc 10-11 85cc 7-11 65cc GP 85cc 12-16 Supermini School Boy 1 Two Stroke School Boy 2 250 Junior 450 Junior Open Junior 250 Intermediate 450 Intermediate Open Intermediate Youth Beg/Jun Youth Int/Pro Youth Beg/Jun/Int Plus 25 Vet 30C Vet 30B Vet 30A Vet 40B Vet 40A Vet 50 Ladies Girls 9-16 Pro/Am 250 Pro 450 Pro

Logan Ayers Derrick Fisher Benoit Milot Josh Woods Josh Woods Justin Jankowski Dave Thompson Dale Brooks Marco Dube Marco Dube Mike Bottos Brian Slegers Gary Michael Dan Mair Dave Beatty Chris Lee Lorice Bergen Jean-Sebastien Roy Ray Sommo

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1992 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Jason McCartney Richard Pierce Chuck Myers Matt Lee Mike Bottos Richard Samways Rob Kuenzing Terry Rothmaier Toby Stoll Paul Bottos Rob Kuenzing Jeff Wellwood Tom Carson Chris Lee Lorice Begin Craig Pratley Craig Pratley

1995 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Nelson Mason Jason Michael Kyle Snelgrove Michael Adair Josh Woods Josh Woods Chris Lowell Jeffrey Bourdage Josh Woods Jeremy Booher Mark Biser Damon Allen Chad Fleck Gary Michael Darwin Joy Paul Kingsley Embert Berkers Mariana Stringel Marty Burr Marty Burr

1993 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Wes Van den Hoek Derrick Fisher Jason MacDonald Ryan Gauld Ryan Gauld Matt Lee Scot Poland Brett Lee Brian Slegers Brian Slegers Ted Van Nest Jeff Wellwood Dave Beatty Chris Lee Susan Rothmaier Ross Pederson Ross Pederson

1996 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Kevin Morin Grant Moreland Zeb Dennis Cale Anderson Randy Valade Josh Woods Maxime Lapointe Simon Homans Rob Tanguay Jimmy Wilson Jimmy Wilson Chuck Mesley Marco Dube Marty Burr Rob Bertrand Ken Bland Bill Van Vugt Darlene Schmitzer Nick Wey Marco Dube

1997 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Kevin Morin T.J. Auten Jr. Mitchell Dougherty Eric Laplante Derrick Fisher Derrick Fisher Joey Lacelle Joey Lacelle Benoit Milot Travis Pastrana Jason McDonald Travis Pastrana Marco Dube Ken Clark Oscar Gaeten Ken Bland Allan Jaggard Kristina Sundal Nick Wey Nick Wey

2001 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Richard Grey Kyle Stephens Karel Benoit Brady Sheren Tyler Medaglia Tyler Medaglia Peter Raymer Peter Raymer Peter Raymer Colton Facciotti Kyle Snelgrove Pierce Chamberlain Chris Tyndall Bill Wallin Chad Walker Keith Bowen David Mack Heidi Cooke Simon Homans Darcy Lange

2005 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Jacob Edison Darren Walsh Cole Thompson Cole Thompson Dean Wilson Dean Wilson Ben Schnekenburger Justin Parnell Kyle Stephens Adam Deakon Cory Gerrits Billy Mullen Peter Raymer Bill Wallin Andre Huard Marty Burr Glen Hoar Heidi Cooke Michael Willard Gavin Gracyk

1998 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Karel Benoit Kenny Kenry Grant Moreland Bobby Kiniry Gavin Gracyk Gavin Gracyk Cale Anderson Murray Croft Matthew Tillaart Justin Thompson Justin Thompson Mike Mercer Simon Homans Bill Wallin Jim Marsack Bill Wallin Bill Van Vugt Kristina Sundal Jean-Sebastien Roy Jean-Sebastien Roy

2002 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Darion Poisson Nathan LaPorte Kyle Stephens Daniel Aulseybrook Jason Lawrence Jason Lawrence Tyler Medaglia Trever Hall Trever Hall Brent Miller Bradley Coles Peter Raymer Pierce Chamberlain Rob McCullough Ian Mossman Ken Clark David Mack Heidi Cooke Gavin Gracyk Blair Morgan

2006 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Hayden Justice Zachery Fisher Richard Grey Richard Grey Dean Wilson Dean Wilson Matthew Schiedel Brandyn Cowie Brandyn Cowie Ryan Blizzard Greg Lamey Nathan Slater Mason Phillips Ken Clark Neal Armstrong Marty Burr Jim Byrne Malerie Prochnavy Michael Willard Dusty Klatt

1999 WINNERS

2000 WINNERS

CLASS

NAME

Jordan Churcher Thomas Fisher Grant Moreland Jake Marsack Pierce Chamberlain Grant Moreland Robert Beaudet Jr. Kaven Gregoire Kaven Gregoire Derrick Fisher Dusty Klatt Iain Hayden Derrick Fisher Bill Wallin Bernie Smits Allan Dyck Max Marsh Angie Keuntjes Josh Woods Josh Woods

2003 WINNERS

NAME

Dylan Kaelin Kyle Stephens Kaven Benoit Colton Facciotti Bruce Prochnavy Colton Facciotti Zeb Dennis Yannick Crete Zeb Dennis Thomas Osmialowski Charl Gagnon Thomas Osmialowski Sean Hamblin Bill Wallin Mike Rizzo Bill Wallin Paul Kingsley Angie Keuntjes Sean Hamblin Marco Dube

2004 WINNERS

CLASS

NAME

Steven Anderson Richard Grey Dan Pilon Dean Wilson Brady Sheren Mike Picone Hill Wicks Hill Wicks Hill Wicks Tyler Medaglia Trever Hall Tyler Medaglia Dan Rounding Ken Clark Dave Woolley Ken Clark Sam Providenti Heidi Cooke Derrick Fisher Jean-Sebastien Roy

2007 WINNERS

CLASS

NAME

Trystan Hart Trae Franklin Cole Thompson Dean Wilson Billy Mullin Dean Wilson Adam Deakon Andy Edmunds Adam Deakon Logan Ayers Tyler Bezzo Logan Ayers Scott Simon Rob McCullough Jason May Rob McCullough Sam Providenti Heidi Cooke Justin Keeney Jean-Sebastien Roy

2008 WINNERS

CLASS

NAME

Christopher-Jay Da Silva Hunter Teichrib Michael Da Silva Trae Franklin Cole Thompson Cole Thompson Dylan Kaelin Dylan Kaelin Dylan Kaelin Jeremy Medaglia Tony Gallo Tony Gallo Davey Fraser Ryan Gauld Ken Gilmour Doug Dehaan Matt Crown Jolene Van Vugt Tucker Hibbert Paul Carpenter

CLASS

NAME

Nicholas Cryer Tanner Ward Michael Da Silva Michael Da Silva Richard Grey Cole Thompson Spencer Knowles Bobby Davies Eric Jeffrey Bobby Davies Dylan Kaelin Ryan Millar Dylan Kaelin Kyle Stephens Ryan Gauld Nick Jovanovic Ryan Gauld Matt Crown Jolene Van Vugt Jeremy Medaglia Colton Facciotti

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WALTON TRANSCAN PAST WINNERS 2009 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Dawson McKinney Sam Gaynor Nathan Cryer Kade Walker Kade Walker Logan Karnow Cole Thompson Cole Thompson Richard Grey Nathan Bles Richard Grey Eric Senk Dylan Kaelin Alex Laliberte Greg Durivage Josh Woods Glen Swackhamer Ryan Gauld Matt Crown Sara Laliberte Kerim Fitz-Gerald Colton Facciotti

2013 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Preston Masciangelo Julien Benek Jeremy McKie Jacob Piccolo Jake Tricco Joey Crown Casey Keast Joey Crown Nick Jones Wyatt Waddell Alex Jeffrey Alex Jeffrey Dylan Wright Westen Wrozyna Dylan Wright Nathan Bles Ryan Lockhart Brad Cairns Iain Hayden Chris Pomeroy Haley Larson Shawn Maffenbeier Cole Thompson

2018 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Alek Guadagno Nathan Snelgrove Jesse Shedden Blake Davies Sebastien Racine Sebastien Racine Crayden Dillion Ryder McNabb Ryder McNabb Trevor Maley Trevor Maley Jeremy McKie Julien Benek Jeremy McKie Jake Tricco Nick Jones Jake Tricco Mitchell Rempel Jyrie Mitchell Steve Simms Kyle Keast Steve Fodor JC Seitz Bill Wallin Eve Brodeur Landrey Hazon Jess Pettis Colton Facciotti

2010 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Jeremy McKie Nicholas Cryer Christopher Da Silva Joey Crown Joey Crown Michael Da Silva Michael Da Silva Bradley Dool Bradley Dool Brandon Spencer Bradley Dool Cole Thompson Cole Thompson Nicky Beatty Greg Durivage Josh Woods Jeff Van Niekerk Doug Dehaan Matt Crown Taylor Millar Shawn Rife Bobby Kiniry

2014 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Mason Tucker Ryder McNabb Preston Masciangelo Julien Benek Damon Burbine Jake Tricco Tanner Ward Casey Keast Marco Cannella Marco Cannella Marco Cannella Connor Arsenault Mackenzie Machan JC Bujold Jake Streichert RJ Marnoch Josh Cartwright Ryan Lockhart Steve Beavis Ryan Lockhart Chris Pomeroy Kennedy Lutz Vince Friese Mike Alessi

2019 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Parker Hatt Braxton Zeitner Braxton Zeitner Alek Guadagno Bobby Gravel William Canaguier Bobby Gravel Ryder McNabb Ryder McNabb Austin Kapoukranidis Drew Roberts Kobi Cox Devyn Smith Wyatt Kerr Jacob Piccolo Jeremy McKie Jacob Piccolo Kobi Cox Liam O'Farrell Steve Simms Liam O'Farrell Joe Sylvester Chris Pomeroy Nic Wallis Eve Brodeur Landrey Hazen Dylan Wright Phillip Nicoletti

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2011 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Hunter Scott Jeremy McKie Nicholas Cryer Tanner Ward Cole Dekoninck Westen Wrozyna Jess Pettis Aled Odell RJ Marnoch Matthew Davenport Austin Dodd Zack Deiana Bradley Dool Stanley Clair Josh Woods Julien Bill Rick Argue Chuck Mesley Matt Crown Denaye Giroux Tyler Medaglia Colton Facciotti

2015 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Blake Davies Sebastien Racine Preston Masciangelo Leyland Golaszewski Damon Burbine Jeremy McKie Jake Tricco Tanner Ward Tanner Ward Marco Cannella Nick Denniston Austin Watling Nick Denniston Joey Crown JC Bujold Joey Crown Nate Haas Ryan Lockhart Jim Scott Ryan Lockhart Chris Pomeroy Eve Brodeur Kaven Benoit Colton Facciotti

2020 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Chandler Powell Braxton Zeitner Braxton Zeitner Alek Guadagno Dexter Seitz Blake Davies Dexter Seitz Evan Stewart Evan Stewart Cameron Wrozyna Drew Roberts Sebastien Racine Sebastien Racine Sebastien Racine Ryder McNabb Julien Benek Ryder McNabb Tanner Scott Jeremy McKie Steve Simms Liam O'Farrell Les Nemuth Ryan Gauld Dan Tricco Eve Brodeur Malia Garant Tanner Ward Phillip Nicoletti

2012 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Ryder McNabb Hunter Layton Jake Tricco Christopher Da Silva Marco Cannella Joey Crown Westen Wrozyna Dylan Wright Ryan Lockhart Scott Cameron Kate McKerroll Scott Cameron Felix Lessard Nicholas Jones Justin Cipollone Scott Cameron Michael Da Silva Cole Varty Matt Crown Kate McKerroll Teddy Maier Matt Goerke

2016 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Jesse James Shedden Mason Tucker Mason Tucker Casey Cochrane Mitchell Zaremba Ryder McNabb Mitchell Zaremba Trevor Malley Ethan Mann Marco Cannella Marco Cannella Sam Gaynor Nicholas Cryer Sam Gaynor Marco Cannella Casey Keast Casey Keast Joey Crown Brad Nauditt Tim Maddox Kyle Keast Chris Pomeroy Kennedy Lutz Landrey Hazen Joey Crown Kaven Benoit

2021 WINNERS CLASS

NAME

Austin Kukielka Parker Hatt Parker Hatt Alek Guadagno Jonathan Bergeron Jonathan Bergeron Braxton Zeitner Dylan Remple Dylan Remple Tanner Scott Sam Gaynor Sebastien Racine Tanner Scott Tanner Scott Sebastien Racine Wyatt Kerr Leith Ness Tyler Medaglia Matt Koricina Devin Train Dan Tricco Marc Dionne Dan Tricco Eve Brodeur Malia Garant Cole Thompson Darian Sanayei Dylan Wright

2022 WALTON TRANSCAN GNC

RACE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 7:00 7:20 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30

Roll Call Heading to Gate INT JR HON / GAS GAS (125cc & up) JR KAW / SUZ (125cc & up) JR KTM / HUS (125cc & up) JR YAM (125cc & up) 65cc VET +30/40/50 PRO 85 -112cc 7-11 85 -112cc 12-16 50cc BREAK (30 min) INT JR YAM (125cc & up) JR KTM / HUS (125cc & up) JR KAW / SUZ (125cc & up) JR HON / GAS GAS (125cc & up) 65cc VET +30/40/50 PRO 85 -112cc 7-11 85 -112cc 12-16 50cc BREAK (30 min)

FIRST MOTO 1:40 - 1:50

Staging

1:50 - 2:00

Heading to Gate

2:00 - 2:05

Hot Lap

2:05 - 2:30

250 INT #1

2:30 - 2:55

65cc 7-9 #1

2:55 - 3:20

+30B #1

3:20 - 3:45

SUPERMINI #1

3:45 - 4:10

50cc GP #1

4:10 - 4:40

BREAK (4:25 heading to gate)

4:40 - 5:05

PRO/AM #1

5:05 - 5:30

+50 #1

5:30 - 5:55

LADIES #1

5:55 - 6:20

65cc 10-11 #1

6:20 - 6:45

250 JR #1

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 7:05 - 7:15 7:15 - 7:23 7:23 - 7:30 7:30 - 7:55 7:55 - 8:20 8:20 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:10 9:10 - 9:35 9:35 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:25 10:25 - 10:50 10:50 - 11:20 11:20 - 11:45 11:45 - 12:10 12:10 - 12:35 12:35 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:25 1:25 - 1:55 1:55 - 2:20 2:20 - 2:45 2:45 - 3:10 3:10 - 3:35 3:35 - 4:00 4:00 - 4:25 4:25 - 4:55 4:55 - 5:20 5:20 - 5:45 5:45 - 6:10 6:10 - 6:35 6:35 - 7:00

STAGING HEADING TO GATE HOT LAP 2/SCHOOLBOY #1 GIRLS 9-16 #1 +25/+40 A #1 OPEN JR #1 85cc 7-11 #1 85cc 12-16 #1 OPEN INT #1 50cc 7-8 #1 BREAK (11:05 heading to gate) 1/SCHOOLBOY #1 +40 B #1 65cc GP #1 TWO STROKE #1 50cc 4-6 #1 BREAK (1:40 heading to gate) PRO/AM #2 +30 C #1 65cc 7-9 #2 YOUTH BEG/JR/INT #1 +50 #2 50cc GP #2 BREAK (4:40 heading to gate) 250 JR #2 LADIES #2 +30 B #2 250 INT #2 SUPERMINI #2

Schedule subject to change. Scan here for the most up-to-date version!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 7:05 - 7:15 7:15 - 7:23 7:23 - 7:30 7:30 - 7:55 7:55 - 8:20 8:20 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:10 9:10 - 9:35 9:35 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:25 10:25 - 10:50 10:50 - 11:20 11:20 - 11:45 11:45 - 12:10 12:10 - 12:35 12:35 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:25 1:25 - 1:55 1:55 - 2:20 2:20 - 2:45 2:45 - 3:10 3:10 - 3:35 3:35 - 4:00 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 4:55 4:55 - 5:20 5:20 - 5:45 5:45 - 6:10 6:10 - 6:35

STAGING HEADING TO GATE HOT LAP OPEN INT #2 85cc 12-16 #2 85cc 7-11 #2 TWO STROKE #2 +25/+40 A #2 65cc GP #2 YOUTH BEG/JR/INT #2 50cc 4-6 #2 BREAK (11:05 heading to gate) OPEN JR #2 65cc 10-11 #2 +30 C #2 2/SCHOOLBOY #2 50cc GP #3 BREAK (1:40 heading to gate) 1/SCHOOLBOY #2 GIRLS 9-16 #2 +40 B #2 250 INT #3 50cc 7-8 #2 BREAK (4:15 heading to gate) LADIES #3 +30 B #3 PRO/AM #3 SUPERMINI #3 250 JR #3

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 7:05 - 7:15 7:15 - 7:23 7:23 - 7:30 7:30 - 7:55 7:55 - 8:20 8:20 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:10 9:10 - 9:35 9:35 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 10:55 10:55 - 11:20 11:20 - 11:45 11:45 - 12:10 12:10 - 12:40 12:40 - 1:05 1:05 - 1:30 1:30 - 1:55 1:55 - 2:20 2:20 - 2:50 2:50 - 3:15 3:15 - 3:40 3:40 - 4:05 4:05 - 4:30

STAGING HEADING TO GATE HOT LAP 1/SCHOOLBOY #3 85cc 7-11 #3 +25/+40 A #3 +30 C #3 YOUTH BEG/JR/INT #3 65cc 7-9 #3 BREAK (10:15 heading to gate) 2/SCHOOLBOY #3 GIRLS 9-16 #3 65cc 10-11 #3 50cc 4-6 #3 BREAK (12:25 heading to gate) 85cc 12-16 #3 TWO STROKE #3 +50 #3 50cc 7-8 #3 BREAK (2:35 heading to gate) OPEN INT #3 +40 B #3 65cc GP #3 OPEN JR #3

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SOCIAL SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Amateur Sign-In (Solar Shed)

11:00am -1:00pm

Ride With Me (Gate A)

3:00pm

Motopark Academy Track Walk (Start Line)

7:30pm

Amateur Awards Ceremony (Main Stage)

4:00pm

Yamaha Canada MX101 Inside Line (MX101 Rig)

10:00pm

Fireworks

5:00pm

Future West Moto + Atlas Brace Track Walk (Start Line)

5:30pm

TLD GASGAS SSR Track Walk (Start Line)

7:00pm

Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH 9:00am - 12:00pm

Edge of Walton Kids Camp Ages 4-8 (Free)

7:30pm

Golf Cart Parade (Main Stage)

8:00pm

Scavenger Hunt (Main Stage)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH 7:30am

KTM Ready to Race Fun Run (KTM Semi)

9:00am - 12:00pm

Edge of Walton Kids Camp Ages 4-8 (Free)

1:00pm

Team Green Kawasaki Chat on Vision + Sponsorship hosted by Chad Goodwin (Kawasaki Semi)

3:30pm - 6:00pm

KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna Electric Balance Bike demo and rider meet and greet w/ Gelato (Stacyc Track)

8:00pm

Bingo! (Main Stage)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH

9:00am - 12:00pm

Edge of Walton Kids Camp Ages 4-8 (Free)

9:00am - 10:30am

Husqvarna Motorcycles Ladies and Girls Coffee Time! (Gatehouse)

6:00pm

Team Green Dinner (Kawasaki Semi)

7:00pm

Track Building Contest (Stacyc Track)

8:30pm

Shift Holeshot Challenge (Start Line)

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AMATEUR WEEK TRACKSIDE SUPPORT KAWASAKI

Thor/Kawasaki/Pro Circut Racing Team Semi Starting Wednesday at 9:00am

YAMAHA

MX101 Yamaha RIg Starting Tuesday at 10:00am

HONDA

Honda Canada/GDR/ Fox Racing Rig Starting Tuesday at 10:00am

GASGAS

GasGas/TLD/SSR Rig Starting Tuesday at 10:00am

MPI

Starting Tuesday at 10:00am

XTREME TOYS

Starting Tuesday at 10:00am

ESSENTIAL SERVICES SAM + DEREK’S FRIENDLY WATER DELIVERY SERVICE

• Small tote or drum: $10 • Large tote: $20 • Campers: Starting at $30 but are subject to change depending on the amount of water delivered • Kiddie Pools: Free! • Hours: 8am - 8pm Wave them down or safely approach the truck when you see them out!

GARBAGE PICK-UP Daily 10am + 6pm

MXTOUR PRO RACE SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

12:05 pm

PreMix Podium

12:00 pm

WMX Staging Closed

12:10 pm

WMX Hot Lap

7:30 am

Riders Meeting

12:18 pm

WMX Moto 2

8:00 am

PreMix Practice

12:35 pm

WMX Podium

8:15 am

WMX Practice

12:35 pm

Track Maintenance

8:30 am

450 A/B Practice/ No Lap Times

12:50 pm

450 Pro Staging Closed

8:48 am

250 A/B Practice/ No Lap Times

1:00 pm

450 Pro Hot Lap

9:05 am

Track Maintenance

1:08 pm

450 Pro Moto 1

9:05 am

PreMix Staging Closed

1:45 pm

450 Pro Podium

9:15 am

PreMix Hot Lap

1:45 pm

Track Maintenance

9:23 am

PreMix Moto 1

1:50 pm

250 Pro Staging Closed

9:30 am

PreMix Podium

2:00 pm

250 Pro Hot Lap

9:35 am

WMX Staging Closed

2:08 pm

250 Pro Moto 1

9:45 am

WMX Hot Lap

2:40 pm

250 Pro Podium

9:53 am

WMX Moto 1

2:40 pm

Track Maintenance

10:15 am

WMX Podium

2:50 pm

450 Pro Staging Closed

10:15 am

Track Maintenance

3:00 pm

450 Pro Hot Lap

10:30 am

450 B Practice/Qualifying

3:08 pm

450 Pro Moto 2

10:48 am

450 A Practice/Qualifying

3:45 pm

450 Pro Podium + King of Walton

11:05 am

250 A Practice/Qualifying

3:45 pm

Track Maintenance

11:23 am

250 B Practice/Qualifying

3:50 pm

250 Pro Staging Closed

11:30 am

PreMix Staging Closed

4:00 pm

250 Pro Hot Lap

11:40 am

PreMix Hot Lap

4:08 pm

250 Pro Moto 2

11:48 am

PreMix Moto 2

4:40 pm

250 Pro Podium

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PRO RIDER NUMBERS & INFO ROUND 1

ROUND 2

ROUND 3

ROUND 4

JUNE 5

JUNE 12

JUNE 19

JULY 3

Kamloops, BC

DrumHeller, AB

2022

Pilot Mound, MB

2022

ROUND 5

ROUND 6

ROUND 7

ROUND 8

JULY 10

JULY 17

JULY 24

JULY 31

WaltonONE, Walton ON

Gopher Dunes, Courtland ON

2022

Sand Del Lee, Ottawa ON

River Glade, NB

2022

ROUND 9

MX Deschambault, QC

Walton Transcan, Walton ON

2022

AUGUST 14

MOTO FINISH POINTS MOTO FINISH

POINTS PER MOTO

THOR WMX CLASS POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

FXR PREMIX CLASS

NAME

BIKE #

POINTS

Eve Brodeur Malia Garant Jamie Astudillo Lexi Pechout Kaylie Kayer Sarah- Kim Villeneuve Annalyse Lopushinsky Bailey Orbanski Katrine Ferguson Brook Greenlaw Ani Ferguson Breanna Rose Oriana Fraser Brooke Merrow Camryn Horbaty Maya Legare Peyton Belisle Ciel Ferguson Alissa Harkin Isabella Morgan

1 3 49 151 913 2 9 7 51 5 4 10 6 73 92 8 936 47 29 92

388 282 185 169 162 154 130 105 100 98 97 97 94 93 92 84 75 75 62 56

POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

250 PRO CLASS POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

BIKE #

POINTS

Sam Gaynor Jack Wright Jayden Riley Lane Kretzel Ryden Safron Marty Madsen Mars Millar Maguire Uruski Gavin Forsbey Brandon Gourlay Cole Pranger Travis Roberts Sean Vincent Scott Hough Owen Paquin Dustin Burbridge Blake Davies Cale Callan Rylan Foster Kaven Benoit

28 211 48 990 228 981 75 995 111 327 613 810 367 250 112 71 58 33 405 26

190 171 147 135 129 119 104 100 90 84 73 69 67 58 57 50 50 49 49 45

450 PRO CLASS

NAME

BIKE #

POINTS

Ryder McNabb Mitchell Harrison Jacob Piccolo Sebastien Racine Quinn Amyotte Marco Canella Josiah Natzke Jermey Mckie Tyler Gibbs Wyatt Kerr Zach Ufimzeff Julien Benek Teren Gerber Tyler Yates Dylan Rempel William Crete Devyn Smith Preston Masciangelo Tanner Scott Clayton Schmucki

64 229 1 30 14 46 533 33 22 34 44 12 482 66 138 36 130 40 146 515

299 279 233 219 206 185 174 172 159 142 114 105 98 94 61 59 56 50 48 46

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NAME

POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

NAME

BIKE #

POINTS

Dylan Wright Tyler Medaglia Shawn Maffenbeier Tanner Ward Chris Blackmer Westen Wrozyna Felix Lopez Daniel Elmore Yanick Boucher Tee Perrott Ryan Derry Liam O’farrell Logan Lietzel Parker Eales Max Filipek Keylan Meston Tommy Dallaire Blair Nauta Josh Gedak Brendan McKee

1 5 3 84 573 26 577 13 17 61 19 21 20 18 37 10 24 47 170 991

350 306 250 223 201 157 146 136 102 102 91 83 77 71 69 66 53 52 48 47

Points and series standings as of Round 7.

Motorcycles

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WELCOME LETTER

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FAN GUIDE

SPOTLIGHT

PRO SCHEDULE

AWARDS

WALTON’S GRAVEL RUNNER