Rockstar Triple Crown MRC 2019 Official Program

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HOMETOWN HERO Last year in Calgary, local boy Keylan Meston had the fans on their feet with his best ride of the year.

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GOING FOR SIX This summer 5-time 450 Canadian Champion Colton Facciotti will be looking to defend his 2018 MXTour title.

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WELL AGED In 2018, American hero Mike Brown travelled to Canada to compete in a few rounds of the MXTour.

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WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANADIAN MOTOCROSS The 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series will mark the second year of the newly designed Canadian motocross program. The 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown saw the first Canadian Championship in history to compete over three disciplines: Arenacross, Motocross and Supercross.

PHOTO BY JAMES LISSIMORE

T

he second season of Arenacross is in the

bringing Women’s Motocross back in with the 250/450 Pro

books and two champions have been

racing, all taking place on Saturdays. Big things for Amateur

crowned. Cole Thompson is the first back-

racing are in store with the return of the “Parts Canada

to-back champion in the 450 class while

Amateur Opens,” which is a regional championship on the

Dylan Wright won his first ever Pro championship in the

Sunday after Pro day with huge trophies, podium interviews,

250cc class. The 2018 250 Triple Crown Champion, Shawn

and awards ceremonies to name a few are some awesome

Maffenbeier, has taken the leap and moved into the super

things lined up for the Amateur program this year.

competitive 450 class for 2019. In the 450 Championship

With a first in Canadian history, all the 2019 Rockstar

in 2018 it was Cole Thompson that took the first Rockstar

Energy Triple Crown events will be covered LIVE on FOX

Triple Crown Championship and the $100,000 payout.

Sports Racing, with the series having the most hours of

The 2018 450 Motocross Champ, Colton Facciotti , is

airings in the history of Canadian Motocross. Things are

getting back up to speed after an injury he suffered in the

looking bright for the future of our sport. 2019 also marks

supercross portion of the 2018 season. He will be looking

the addition of the newly designed Two Wheel TV app that

to catch up in the Triple Crown points and attempt to add

has Live coverage of the entire 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple

a sixth motocross title to his trophy case. The 450 class

Crown series. The app can be found on Android and Apple

is deep in talent this year, with past multi-time Canadian

devices including Apple TV. To catch up with everything

Champions Colton Facciotti, Cole Thompson, Phil Nicolette,

involving the Rockstar Triple Crown Series, it can be found

Mike Alessi and Shaun Maffenbeier all looking for their

on the website www.rockstartriplecrown.com, which

chance to shine.

includes the amazing Race Day LIVE streaming coverage,

Heading into the 250 Championship, it’s hard not to put

Live timing, results and all things Canadian Moto. For the

your money on the reigning champ, Jess Pettis. He has been

person that needs the action at their fingertips, Instagram @

a man on a mission over the last year and a half. Will he keep

triplecrownseries, twitter @triplecrownserie and Facebook

his title streak going? A few guys that might be able to give

(/Rockstartriplecrown).

you answers to that question are MX101 Yamaha’s newcomer

To all the Moto enthusiasts out there, I truly hope you

Luke Renzland and GDR Honda’s Dylan Wright. But let’s not

enjoy the racing. Come join us in the growth of this amazing

forget the veteran of the class and crowd favourite, Monster

sport of Motocross here in Canada.

Kawasaki’s Tyler Medaglia.

Another addition to this year’s program is the newly added 125 two-stroke class. This year will also be the second year of

JUSTIN THOMPSON

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN MXTOUR SERIES PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

For 2019, Canada is once again on track to have an incredible outdoor national series. With the riders and teams competing in the intense 15 round Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series that runs from April to October, Canadian race fans will get to see some exciting racing from coast to coast. The second leg of this Triple Crown Series is the MXTour and it all begins on June 1st in Calgary. creating better/rougher lines for these

he Rockstar Energy

At the end of the year, Canada

Triple Crown Series

will see six Championships decided

Pros to use their skills. Race day will also

is broken into three

(450 AX/MX/SX, 250 AX/MX/SX) as

continue to use the format as last year

different disciplines

well as two Triple Crown Champions

with practice beginning at 8am and the

of racing, starting in the Spring with

(250/450). With the first two

opening 250 Pro moto at 1pm. After

Arenacross (AXTour), moving into the

Championships completed in early May

their opening practice the pro riders will

traditional Motocross (MXtour) in the

for the AXTour, we’ve seen a couple

then head into their timed qualifying

Summer months, and finishing up in

Canadian speedsters take the top step

sessions which will determine their gate

the Fall with Supercross (SXTour). Each

with #16 Cole Thompson winning the

picks for Moto 1.

series will have its own 250 and 450

450 Championship and the #19 rider

Championship points chase, with a

Dylan Wright battling hard to win the

program is having the Women’s

rider’s ultimate goal of being crowned

250 Championship. Both of these guys

National Series. WMX will be split into

the Triple Crown Champion. The Triple

will enter the MXTour with targets on

two championships (West and East) and

Crown Championship is won by having

their backs.

will use a two-moto format throughout

T

accumulated the highest amount of

All of the MXTour rounds will take

Another big part of Saturday’s

the series. One more entertaining

points over the 15 rounds of racing. The

place on Saturdays, with the highly

feature of Saturday is the new FXR

450 Triple Crown Champ will earn a

competitive amateur racing taking place

Racing Pre-Mix Nationals. These races

whopping $100,000 cheque, while the

on Sunday. This will continue to allow

will see riders of all abilities race 125

250 Pro/Am Champ will earn $10,000.

the track crew to dig the dirt deeper

two-stroke machines to the delight of

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the fans. Race day is a busy and exciting day so make sure you take the time to enjoy all of the sights and sounds.

With so much emphasis on the Pro day, Jetwerx and Parts Canada teamed up for the Amateur racers out there with the newly formed Parts Canada Amateur Opens. The Amateur Opens will take place on each Sunday and will be a Regional Championship Race, as well as a rider’s Badge to the muchanticipated return of the Walton Grand National Championship in mid-August.

The 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series will be exciting right from the opening gate drop in Calgary. With three rounds in the west and five in the east, race fans

MXTOUR RACEDAY SCHEDULE

12:00pm

250 Pro Moto 1

12:40pm

250 Pro Podium

1:00pm

450 Pro Moto 1

in all parts of Canada will have the

8:00am

250 Pro Qualifying

1:45pm

450 Pro Podium

opportunity to see these world class

8:40am

450 Pro Qualifying

2:00pm

250 Pro Moto 2

riders. If you’re unable to make it out to

9:20am

WMX Practice

2:40pm

250 Pro Podium

the track, each round will also be live

9:35am

FXR PreMix Practice

3:00pm

450 Pro Moto 2

on Fox Sports Racing beginning with

10:00am

250 Pro Qualifying

3:40pm

450 Pro Podium

Round 1 in Calgary. So, sit back and

10:40am

450 Pro Qualifying

3:45pm

FXR PreMix Moto 2

11:00am

WMX Moto 1

4:00pm

FXR PreMix Podium

11:30am

FXR PreMix Moto 1

4:00pm

WMX Moto 2

12:00pm

ROCKSTAR PIT PARTY

4:20pm

WMX Podium

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AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN THOMPSON A

s we get ready to kickoff the 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series, Jetwerx

CEO Justin Thompson is very much looking forward to the exciting summer ahead. With new items like live television on Fox Sports Live, this MXTour Series is going to be one for the ages. To get his thoughts on what

THANKS FOR ONCE AGAIN TAKING THE TIME TO SPEAK WITH US. AS WE APPROACH THE 2019 MXTOUR SERIES, IS THIS THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR OR IS THE ENTIRE YEAR BUSY THESE DAYS? We really don’t stop at the Jetwerx office, it is a year-round gig. From the race season being seven months long, it makes the short off-season fly by. I’m sure the riders noticed that, too.

lies ahead this summer with the eight round MXTour Series, we sit down with Justin Thompson.

WE JUST WRAPPED UP THE AXTOUR AND IT WENT REALLY SMOOTH. HOW HAS THE RESPONSE BEEN FROM THE INDUSTRY AND YOUR SPONSORS REGARDING THAT SERIES? Honestly, the partners involved in the Indoor racing get much more exposure with the AX and SX portion. All the branding is right in front of the spectators, and the TV coverage is in prime time for the live coverage on Fox Sports.

It is why Supercross in the US and around the world is so successful. There is still a ton of people that are fighting against it, but let’s be honest, Canada is still stuck in an age where Outdoor MX is the end all and be all of Motocross.

Don’t get me wrong, the Outdoors is an awesome series, it is just harder and harder to get people to travel outside the city to come to an event. I’m hoping the Triple Crown momentum will make the Outdoors great again!!

THE FINAL ROUND IN BARRIE APPEARED TO BE A BIG SUCCESS. THERE WAS A LARGE CROWD, THE DIRT WAS GREAT, AND THE RACING WAS VERY ENTERTAINING. YOU HAD TO HAVE BEEN HAPPY WITH HOW THE AXTOUR CONCLUDED THIS YEAR. It’s been a much better year for us. Year one had some hiccups, but I feel year two was 100 times better and ran much smoother. We have some new things in the works to hopefully make the series even better moving forward.

NOW WE’RE ONTO THE MXTOUR WHERE THE CONDITIONS AREN’T QUITE AS CONTROLLABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR CREW. DOES THIS UNPREDICTABILITY WEIGH ON YOUR SHOULDERS MORE? The Great Outdoors, it is a part of the sport. I am sure we are going to deal with changing weather conditions everywhere we go, but it is what it is. I will miss being in the comforts of the indoors, but on the perfect days outside, the racing is fast and spectacular, so I look forward to that.

IN 2018, THE MXTOUR STARTED OFF A LITTLE ROUGH IN CALGARY WITH THE RACING SCHEDULE BEING VERY LONG. BUT TO YOUR CREDIT THE SCHEDULE WAS CLEANED UP BY ROUND 2 AND IT RAN SMOOTH FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER. We had to throw out the old CMRC schedule and start fresh. That round will forever give me nightmares. We tightened things up and the MRC Officials, Daryl and Paul, kill it on keeping the event flowing.

IN KEEPING WITH THE SCHEDULE FOR THE MXTOUR EVENTS, WITH LIVE TELEVISION NOW IT’S EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP WITHIN THE SET SCHEDULE. CAN YOU TALK A LITTLE ABOUT WHEN THE SHOW WILL AIR AND WHAT RACES YOU PLAN ON CAPTURING LIVE? Being a Live TV show, schedule is so key.

The first motos of the 250/450 Pro will be highlighted segments before dropping the gate on the 2-hour plus live show.

Obviously, like all live events, things can happen to create delays, but the Fox Sports team is great to deal with and we can make adjustments on the fly.

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THIS SERIES WILL THE BE THE FIRST EVER CANADIAN OUTDOOR SERIES TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON TELEVISION. THIS HAS BEEN YOUR GOAL SINCE DAY 1. HOW DID THIS DEAL COME ABOUT FOR 2019?

It came up from just rehashing the contract for this year. We simply asked Fox Sports what their interest was in live events and that sparked a conversation which led to us being on Fox Sports Live. We are filling a void for them now that Supercross in the US has moved to NBC Sports, and we are so grateful for the opportunity.

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHO YOUR MAIN SPONSORS ARE FOR 2019?

WE’VE SEEN A FEW NEW COMPANIES WITH A GREAT PRESENCE AT THE TRACK SO FAR THIS YEAR. Rockstar Energy is the backbone of the series and we work very closely with them to make this a success. Parts Canada and Royal Distributing are two very key components as they reach our grass roots riders and families. As you know, Parts Canada is a huge influence on our Amateur program and they make sure we are building the sport from the ground up.

Hoosier and Roost Factory have jumped on board and will have a huge presence in the pits with their Purple Paddock. So many great brands make this series possible and so many more great companies looking to start working with us moving forward.

GOING BACK TO LAST YEAR AND HOW EXCITING THE MXTOUR SERIES WAS, IS IT POSSIBLE THAT 2019 COULD BE EVEN BETTER? Oh man, that was epic racing, both classes had five or more guys battling for the number one spot. I really hope the sequel is better and the top guys put on a show for all the MX fans out there.

AS WE PROGRESS THROUGH YOUR SOPHOMORE SEASON WITH THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES, ARE THERE STILL CHALLENGES OUT THERE OR IS YEAR TWO GOING MUCH BETTER? I think with anything it takes time to iron out any issues. So far, I would say yes, year two is going much better. Hoping we can keep the ball rolling and I hope the Triple Crown points chase stays tight all the way to SX.

AS WE MENTIONED, LAST YEAR WAS YOUR FIRST YEAR TRAVELLING TO A FEW OF THESE TRACKS. DID YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE CITY OR STOP IN 2018?

That is a tough question, and to be honest they all had their perks and cool things to do.

Track: I would like to ride is McNabb Valley. City: I enjoyed visiting the most, I would say Prince George, BC. Overall vibe: I would say Deschambault and the Quebec crowd.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE SERIES SCHEDULE FOR THE MXTOUR. WE START IN CALGARY AT PERHAPS THE MOST SCENIC TRACK IN CANADA, THEN WE GO TO BC AND THEN MANITOBA BEFORE HEADING EAST. FOR 2019, THERE IS ONE LESS ROUND WE THINK YOU’LL AGREE THAT WITH POPKUM REMOVED. ARE EIGHT ROUNDS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT WITH THE LINE UP OF RIDERS IN TO SEE OR IS THAT JUST HOW IT FELL BOTH CLASSES, AS WELL AS THE WOMEN’S CLASSES, WE’RE GOING INTO PLACE THIS YEAR? I think eight rounds is a perfect TO SEE SOME INCREDIBLE RACING number. I would like to see THIS SUMMER. four west and four east but the country is so big, and with the early stages of the Triple Crown it is important for us to hit the stronger markets to build the series and get more exposure out there.

I will not argue that, both classes are deep with talent and the WMX racing is getting better and better. If we get racing like we did in 2018, I’ll be pumped, so much action and unpredictability.

ONE LAST QUESTION FOR YOU. THIS VENTURE OBVIOUSLY HASN’T BEEN EASY, GOOD THINGS NEVER ARE. AS WE ROLL THROUGH YEAR TWO OF THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN SERIES, WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF THUS FAR? Being able to build a platform for so many people to live out their dreams. Being in my position, I always hear the negative feedback on the series, but people need to realize without us building this, Canada would have nowhere for those dreams to become reality.

THANKS JUSTIN AND WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE OPENING ROUND IN CALGARY. See you there Palms. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me.

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PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

WHAT ARE THE CLASSES?

unpredictable. You will find riders like

by their left foot. Also, most of the bikes

The 2019 Rockstar Energy Drink

Tyler Medaglia, Dylan Wright, Tanner

now have an electric start option so

Ward, and Jess Pettis.

they’re much easier to start.

WHAT BRAND OF BIKES DO THESE RIDERS RACE?

WHY DO THE NUMBER PLATES HAVE DIFFERENT COLOURS?

MXTour Nationals presented by Circle K are split into two classes; 450 Pro and 250 ProAm. The 450 Pro class competes on the bigger 450cc machines; this class consists of riders

There are six main brands of

that are considered to be the premier

motocross bikes — Kawasaki, Honda,

riders in the series. In this class, you will

Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna and Suzuki.

riding. The 450 Pro class uses black

find riders like Cole Thompson, Colton

Even though a sponsor may dictate the

numbers on white backgrounds and the

Facciotti, Matt Goerke, Mike Alessi and

colour of a rider’s bike, the general rule

250 ProAm class uses white numbers on

Phil Nicoletti. The 450 Pro class motos

is that Kawasakis are green, Hondas

a black background. Occasionally you

are 30 minutes plus 2 laps in length.

are red, Yamahas are blue, KTMs are

will see bikes that have black numbers

orange, Husqvarnas are white and

on yellow backgrounds in the 250 Pro/

the smaller 250F (four-stroke) or 250

Suzukis are yellow. Although there

Am class. These riders normally compete

two-stroke machines. These riders are

might be a few subtle differences

in the amateur Intermediate class but are

generally younger and less experienced

between the bikes, they are all very

allowed to try to qualify for the 250 Pro/

than the 450 Pro riders, although

similar in power and performance. They

Am class. A rider with a white number on

there are exceptions. The 450 Pro/

all use a five-speed transmission, the

a red background is the series leader in

Am motos are a little shorter at only

clutch is always located on the left side

their respective class. All these colours

25 minutes plus 2 laps, but given the

of the handlebars, the front brake is on

make it very easy for the lap scorers and

lesser experience of these riders, the

the right, the rear brake pedal is located

the fans to distinguish the class in which

racing is quite intense and a little more

by their right foot and the gear shifter is

the riders race.

The 250 Pro/Am class competes on

This determines what class you’re

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Shawn Maffenbeier #3). The remaining numbers from 1 to 99 are then assigned to riders based on their overall points from the previous year. Newcomers to the series and those finishing outside the top 100 the previous year can choose any three-digit number on a first-come first-serve basis.

The green flag, displayed at the finish line at the end of the first lap, means that the track is clear and the race is a go. However, if the red flag is waved,

This is how a motocross race begins.

For each round of the series, the gate

this means there has been an accident

pick for the opening moto is given by

that needs the attention of all the

the order in which the rider qualified

officials and ambulance personnel, and

the morning of the race. Each rider has

the race will be stopped. If the red flag is

a transponder attached to their bike to

given past the halfway point of a moto,

time their laps. In the morning of the

the race will be declared complete and

race a timed qualifying session is held

the riders will be scored as they were

and the rider with the fastest lap time

when the red flag was displayed.

from that session gets the first pick on

The yellow flag is a caution flag which

WHAT DOES THE BIG 30 SECOND BOARD ON THE STARTING LINE MEAN?

HOW DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR STARTING GATE?

the gate and the remaining riders then

lets the rider know that there is a rider

choose according to their qualifying lap

down ahead. A red cross flag means

time. For the second moto of the day,

that not only is a rider down but that the

gate pick is determined by how the rider

rider requires medical attention. When

finished in the first moto. This is a very

a rider sees a red cross flag they know

fair way of staging riders as it rewards

that there is medical staff on the track

them for their first moto performance.

After the riders are given a parade lap to

and they have to use extreme caution;

inspect the track, they return back to the

they are not allowed to have their

starting gates. The starting line official

wheels leave the ground over a jump.

pans the line to see if the riders and their

The white flag is given at the finish line

machines are ready to go. This is a rider’s

indicating that the race has one lap

last chance to delay the start. Once all

remaining. A black flag means either the

reaches the marked holeshot line past

riders are ready, the official hands the

rider has done something wrong and

the first turn after the start. This brave,

board over to the 30 second girl, who

the referee wants to see him or there is

crafty rider gets the prestigious job

holds up it up for 30 seconds. After 30

something hanging off of his bike that is

of leading the pack around the track

seconds she flips the board to display the

dangerous. The checkered flag means

for as long as he can hold the position,

5 second board, then after 5 seconds she

the race is over. With the long, tiring

plus he receives the Royal Distributing

turns the board sideways. At this point

motos that these riders have to endure,

Holeshot Award. In the 450 Pro class,

the gate will fall within the next 5 seconds.

this is a welcomed sight.

the rider is rewarded $300 for the

This may sound complicated but for these experienced riders it is all pretty simple.

WHAT DO ALL THE FLAGS MEAN?

DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR NUMBERS? For past champions and/or riders

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A RIDER GETS THE HOLESHOT? The holeshot goes to the rider that

holeshot, and $200 in the 250 Pro/ Am class. If that same rider gets the holeshot in the second moto then he wins the Royal Distributing Triple Crown

that have finished in the in the Top

Holeshot Award and doubles his money.

The officials use a series of flags

5 in 450 classic the past 5 years

For instance, in the 450 Pro class, they

to indicate to the riders the different

received the option to choose a

would earn $300 per holeshot plus a

situations that may arise during a race.

career number (i.e. Matt Goerke #2,

$600 bonus.

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WESTERN TRACKS PREVIEW

ROUND 1 Wild Rose Cycle Park Calgary, AB June 1, 2019

A

s we kick off the 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series in style, the Wild Rose

Motocross Association that operates the track in Calgary is fortunate to have a track that is unique in the motocross world. The track is located minutes from downtown Calgary, a city of a

track has provided some of the best

hero Keylan Meston as he entertained

million people! The location is so rare

battles that we’ve ever seen over the

the fans with his best finish of 2018.

for newcomers to the track because it

years. Every time pro racing comes

feels odd driving into a motocross oasis

to Calgary something exciting always

the skyscrapers of Calgary in the

in the middle of a city.

seems to happen. If we think back to a

background, this opening round of the

year ago, the fans in attendance got to

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loamy soil and huge jumps make it a

witness Jess Pettis and Colton Facciotti

MXTour Series is sure to be one of the

lot of fun to ride. Maybe this is one

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ROUND 2 Blackwater MX Track Prince George, BC June 8, 2019

will enjoy the loamy soil and cool layout that makes up this track. With lap times that will exceed two minutes in length, there will be plenty of opportunity for fans to enjoy watching their favourite riders.

One of the most exciting

With the long uphills and

occasions of last year’s series

downhills, the riders’ braking

was heading to Prince George,

and accelerating skills will be

BC for one of the Western

sure to be put on display.

rounds. The Prince George

This event will once again

area is a powersports mecca

be a popular one with race

with many different activities,

fans in the Prince George

from boating and riding in

area. Look for local boy and

the summer to skiing and

defending 2018 250 Pro

snowmobiling in the winter.

Champion Jess Pettis to put

The Blackwater track is

on a great show as he knows

the gem of the PGMA. It sits

this track very well. We can’t

proudly on the side of a large

wait to see the gate drop at

hill and provides numerous

the Blackwater track for the

elevation changes. Riders

third year in a row.

ROUND 3 McNabb Valley MX Track Minnedosa, MB June 15, 2019

great line choices in the corners, capped off with a challenging sand section. The riders are going to love this new circuit as it has just about every type of obstacle imaginable. With this race being the final western

McNabb Valley MX is located

round, the riders will be trying

five minutes west of Minnedosa,

to make a statement prior to the

Manitoba, 35-minutes north of

series heading east.

Brandon, Manitoba right off of the Yellowhead Highway.

One of Manitoba’s favourite

Located at the top portion of the track layout, spectators have an amazing view of everything,

tracks, it’s known for its

and the best part is the big table

picturesque landscape and

top jump is right in front of you!

pristine pitting area. The soil

The track is high speed with great

type at McNabb Valley is clay/

flow and technical sections that

loam that develops into some

make it fun for watching some

serious ruts, which makes for

great racing!

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A

s we look ahead to the

old mentor JSR at five MX1 titles. Yes,

and places to see, Round 1 in Calgary is

2019 Rockstar Energy

2018 was a very memorable year in the

sure to be an unforgettable weekend of

Triple Crown MXTour

MXTour series and that is why they call

Canadian motocross.

Series, which kicks off at

it ‘The Great Outdoors.’

Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary on June

For 2019, the eight round series will

From Calgary, the 2019 MXTour moves northwest to Prince George,

1st, we think everyone will agree that

once again kick-off at perhaps the most

BC for Round 2. Once there the teams

the anticipation for this series is very

scenic track on its circuit. Wild Rose MX

will be greeted by an abundance of

high. Last year the MXTour wrapped

Park is located just a stone’s throw from

BC hospitality as this city loves its

up with a bang at Walton Raceway in

downtown Calgary, and since 2000 it

motocross. Even though the city of

Ontario with multiple battles in all four

has been a favourite stop among teams

Prince George provides the same

motos. In the 250 Pro/Am class, Honda

and riders alike. Not only does the Wild

amenities as the week before in

rider Dylan Wright put on an incredible

Rose track provide a large amount of

Calgary, the track for Round 2 couldn’t

show to entertain the fans at Round 9,

excitement for the fans and the riders

be more different. Located a solid

but in the end it was Yamaha pilot Jess

with its high speeds and large jumps,

40 minutes from downtown PG, the

Pettis who was crowned the National

but away from the track the city of

Blackwater track features loamy, dark

Champion. In the 450 Pro class, Honda

Calgary is the perfect place for the

soil and very steep elevation changes.

rider Colton Facciotti held off a hard

hype of an opening round. From the

In fact, just twenty feet out of the

charging Cole Thompson to win this

host hotel, the Hotel Blackfoot, which

starting gate the riders are thrust up

fifth Canadian National Championship.

is located within walking distance of

a steep hill as if they were on a roller

This incredible feat tied Colton with his

the track, to all of the local restaurants

coaster. Of course, just like anything,

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the first time that our National Series made its way to this exciting track and in the end it provided some of the best racing of the 2018 series. This round was also well attended last year as fans came from all over to witness our top riders battle it out on Manitoba soil.

With this race being the final western round in 2019, the riders will be giving it everything they have before the series takes time off.

After Round 3, the series will take a three week break before resuming in Ontario at one of the roughest tracks on the planet, Gopher Dunes. Each whatever goes up must come down.

year when our National Series visits

And for the rest of the lap the riders

Gopher Dunes, everyone takes notice

travel up and down the Blackwater

and spends just a little extra time

landscape until they cross the finish

preparing. From the deep sand, the

line right in front of the main spectator

heat of July in Ontario and the endless

seating area. This summer will mark

bumps, Gopher Dunes is always the

the third year in a row that our National

most challenging round of the year.

series has visited this beautiful track in

After the riders and teams hopefully

Prince George, and each time Mother

survive Gopher Dunes, the series

Nature has provided just the right

heads to Sand Del Lee, Riverglade and

amount of moisture to keep the track

Deschambault, before finishing up once

perfect for racing. Although it’s been

again at Walton Raceway. Each of the

cool and overcast for this event in the

eight tracks that make up the 2019

past, the Blackwater Track is one of the

MXTour are very different and give the

riders’ favourite of the series.

riders their own set of challenges. For

After the hills and altitude of

years now our Canadian circuits have

Calgary, and then the elevation

been the envy of national series all over

changes of Round 2 in Prince George,

the world. For 2019, our riders will once

the 2019 MXTour Series heads east to

again have their work cut out for them.

the beautiful farm lands of Manitoba.

With all of the tracks in place and

The McNabb Valley MX Track in

everyone looking forward to the

Minnedosa, MB is an absolute thing of

opening round in Calgary, let’s now talk

beauty, with rolling hills, great dirt, and

about a few of the talented riders that

jumps that defy gravity. Last year was

will be lining up. In the 450 Pro class,

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all eyes will be on the impending battle

more exciting than a gate full of 450s

to experienced cagey vets like Brad

between our two Canadian outdoor

blasting off a starting line to begin their

Nauditt and Tyler Medaglia, Pettis

heavyweights, defending 450 MXTour

intense 35 minute moto. For this reason

is going to have his hands full. Not

Champion Colton Facciotti and last

and many more, we cannot wait for the

mention that the 250 Pro/Am class will

year’s Triple Crown Champion Cole

gate to drop at Round 1 in Calgary.

also feature young Ontario speedster

Thompson. A few of their battles in

For 2019, the 250 Pro/Am class

Jake Tricco and most likely a few other

2018 were legendary and this will most

may be the class to watch. With a

yet-to-be-named entries. This class

likely continue this summer. Most feel

host of young and aggressive riders

is always exciting to watch and 2019

that Facciotti holds the edge in the

all ready to battle it out, you just

should be no different.

outdoor portion of the Triple Crown

know that all 16 motos this summer

Series, while Thompson has proven

are going to be intense. Heading into

Crown MXTour Series gets underway

to be a little better indoors. However,

the opening round the favourite has

on June 1st in Calgary. Once the

as Thompson has matured in recent

to be last year’s defending 250 Pro/

opening round is complete, the series

years he’s managed to close the gap

Am MXTour Champion Jess Pettis.

will embark on a two and half month

to his longtime rival. With this most

This summer Pettis has moved to the

quest that will take them right across

likely being Facciotti’s final summer

Red Bull Thor KTM Factory Racing

this incredible country of ours. From

of racing, he will definitely want to go

Team, and if his early season finishes

energy rich soil of Alberta to one of

out on top with his record sixth 450

in the Monster Energy SX Series are

our most stored tracks in Walton, ON,

Canadian National Championship. But

any indication, he’s once again going

the 2019 MXTour Series will present the

he will most certainly face some very

to be tough to beat in 2019. However,

riders just about everything they can

stiff resistance from not only Cole

for Pettis to repeat as champion this

handle. Throw in the Women’s National

Thompson, but also the Yamaha duo of

summer, he’s going to have to fend off

Series, the new two-stroke races, and

Phil Nicoletti and Shawn Maffenbeier,

a host of talented and hungry riders.

live television on Fox Sports Racing,

as well as Kawasaki rider Matt Goerke.

From young rides like Dylan Wright,

this will be a series you definitely don’t

There are very few spectacles in sport

Tanner Ward and Marco Cannella,

want to miss.

The 2019 Rockstar Energy Triple

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2019 WESTERN WMX NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PREVIEW

PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

very off-season seems

important. Danika White took 3rd, with

east if we wanted to, but for no points.

to drag on as the winter

4th going to Tamala Whiteside, 5th to

This caused a bit of an uproar at first,

blues set in and we count

Mariah Gauthier, and 6th to myself. These

which was understandable, but from

down the days until the

three girls were constantly behind me, in

what I hear we’re going to have some

tracks start opening, and theneady?!

front of me, or beside me, which made

eastern girls joining us for the west,

But like everyone else I’m stoked

for some fun motos and a tight points

which will definitely shake things up in

that race season is upon us and we’re

battle heading into the fourth round.

the top ten. However, if they choose the

looking forward to another solid season

Unfortunately, I had to sit out Round 2,

east coast rounds to count for points

for CDNWMX.

which left me a bit behind in the points

their points won’t count in the west. The

chase but I had a lot of fun racing! Kate

other change to the series this year is the

women being moved to Pro day. This

Lees finished 7th overall. Kate came back

limitation of the size of bike in which we

meant dealing with rougher tracks and

from an injury in 2018, which is no easy

can compete. Nothing bigger than a 250

a lot of racing happening in one day.

task, but I think 7th is a solid finish after

four-stroke or 250 two-stroke is allowed.

There were definitely some hiccups with

a tough season in 2017. I know she can

I know only a handful of girls riding

the schedule but that’s bound to happen

be closer if not inside the top five. Fresh

anything bigger than that, so hopefully

with anything that’s new, and I think

faces finished in the top ten, 8th – 10th. I

they were able to figure something out

overall, racing on Pro Day went really

believe we will see more from these girls

to get to the line this year for another

well. Kennedy Lutz raced the west and

in the years to come! Nicole Gaudern

epic month of racing! This year we

absolutely dominated, excluding Round

ended up8th, 9th went to Kassee

have the four-time Eastern Champ, Eve

2 in Popkum when Tarah Gieger showed

Morrison, and 10th to Samantha Bartlett.

Brodeur, joining us in the west. I believe

E

In 2018, we saw a big change with the

The 2019 Western WMX National

she’s only racing the first three rounds

up north again! Kennedy announced

Championships kick off on June 1st at

as then she will head back East. Shelby

after taking the Championship that she

Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary, AB. From

Turner is back and has spent what seems

was hanging up the boots so we will not

there the series hits Blackwater MX in

like the entire winter riding so she’ll be

be seeing her on the line this year but

Prince George, BC on June 8th, and

ready for sure, and we also have another

wish her all the best! A nice addition to

then McNabb Valley in Minnedosa, MB

girl, Avrie Barry, racing the west (so

the west coast series was the speedy

on June 15th. Minnedosa wraps up the

I’ve heard). Avrie is from Washington

Brittany Gagne. Brittany lives in the US

western portion of the MXTour for the

but has spent the past few years racing

and typically makes it up to Canada

guys but the ladies still have four rounds

over in Belgium. I think we’ve got a solid

to race the East but switched things

as we head back west to Kamloops, BC

championship battle right there. I know

up last summer. She was consistently

to steal the show on the Saturday of the

there’s going to be some fresh faces

2nd behind Kennedy, taking home 2nd

Western Canadian Amateur Nationals on

in the top ten and I really think there’s

overall. There was a tight battle between

June 29th. After the west ended in 2018,

going to be some awesome racing at all

3rd to 6th so staying on two wheels was

it was announced that we could race the

four rounds!

up. It would be awesome to see her race

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