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WINNING IS SWEET Photo by James Lissimore After two tough rounds, Dylan Wright finally tasted victory at Round 3.

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WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANADIAN MOTOCROSS he 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series will mark the first year of the newly

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designed Canadian motocross program. After 25 years of amazing racing under the care of CMRC and Mark Stallybrass, they handed the reins over to Jetwerx.

Mark has brought this sport to new heights; myself and the Jetwerx team plan on continuing the growth of our beloved sport. May 26, 2018 will be the start of the

outdoor portion of the Triple Crown Series called the MXtour Nationals.

Year one of Arenacross is in the books and two champions have already crowned. The 2017 250 National Champion, Shawn Maffenbeier, continued his dominance in the small bike class and took home his second 250 title in a mere 8 months. In the big bike class it was KTM rider Cole Thompson who won all but one main event in the six round series to claim the 450 Championship, and set the tone for the year in the chase for $100,000.

2017 450 Motocross Champ, Matt Goerke, is getting back up to speed after a wrist injury he suffered in the winter that hampered his results in AX. He will be looking to catch up in the Triple Crown points and add a fourth title to his trophy case. The 450 class is deep in talent this year, with past multi-time Canadian Champs Colton Facciotti, Kaven Benoit and Tyler Medaglia all looking for that top spot again. Add in the super quick riders from south of the border - Mike Alessi, Dillan Epstein, Cade Clason, among others -and this 450 MXtour Championship should be one to remember.

Heading into the 250 Championship, it’s hard not to put your money on the reigning champ, Shawn Maffenbeier. He has been a man on a mission over the last year and a half. Will he keep his title streak going? A few guys that might be able to give you answers to that question are Yamaha’s Jess Pettis, GDR Honda’s Dylan Wright, and Redemption KTM’s Josh Osby. Also eyes will be on the rookie battles between young Tanner Ward and Marco Cannella; both are set for their first full year of Pro racing.

Another addition to this yea’rs program is bringing Women’s Motocross back in with the 250/450 Pro racing, all taking place on Saturdays. You’ll be able to catch four rounds of WMX West, as well as four rounds of WMX East. Big things for Amateur racing are in store with the brand new “Parts Canada Amateur Opens,” which is a Regional Championship on the Sunday after Pro day with huge trophies, live streaming, podium interviews, and awards ceremonies to name a few are some awesome things lined up for the Amateur program this year.

With a few brand new tracks to the outdoor series, Popkum Motor Park and McNabb Valley, as well as a few fan favourites coming back to the tour, Sand Del Lee MX and Walton MX, the whole Jetwerx crew is excited to take the racing outdoors. With all the TV coverage being covered

by TSN, and the Series having the most airings in the history of Canadian Motocross, things are looking bright for the future of our sport. To catch up with everything involving the Rockstar Triple Crown Series, it can be found on the website www.rockstartriplecrown.com, which includes the amazing Race Day LIVE streaming coverage, Live timing, results and all things Canadian Moto.

For the person that needs the action at their finger tips, Instagram @triplecrownseries, twitter @ triplecrownser and Facebook (/Rockstartriplecrown).

To all the Moto enthusiasts out there, I truly hope you enjoy the racing, and come join us in the growth of this amazing sport of Motocross here in Canada.

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN MXTOUR SERIES SERIES SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 26 Wild Rose MX Park, Calgary, Alberta

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Popkum Motor Park Popkum, British Columbia

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whopping $100,000 cheque, while the

schedule. There will no longer be a LCQ

has seen some major

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

(Last Chance Qualifier), instead MXtour

changes to the racing

At the end of the year, Canada will

will have two timed qualifying sessions.

series. In the past,

see six Championships decided (450

Another huge addition to the program is

riders would battle it

AX/MX/SX, 250 AX/MX/SX) as well

having the Women’s National on the same

out for 10 rounds of Outdoor Motocross

as the Triple Crown Champions. With

day as the Pros. WMX will be split into two

over a three month period from June to

the first two Championships completed

championships (West and East) and will be

August. Jetwerx and Rockstar are proud

in early April for AXtour, we’ve seen

run throughout Saturday morning.

to announce the new racing format;

a couple Canadian speedsters take

fans will now see Canadian race action

the top step with #16 Cole Thompson

day, Jetwerx and Parts Canada teamed

from March until November with the

winning the 450 Championship and the

up for the Amateur racers out there with

newly formed 18-round series called the

#3 Kawasaki rider, Shawn Maffenbeier,

the newly formed Parts Canada Amateur

Rockstar Energy Triple Crown.

easily winning the 250 Championship.

Opens. The Amateur Opens will take

Both of these guys will enter the MXtour

place on each Sunday and will be a

with targets on their backs.

Regional Championship Race, as well as

different disciplines of racing, starting in the Spring with Arenacross (AXtour),

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Blackwater MX Track, Prince George, British Columbia

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or 2018, Canada

The Triple Crown is broken into three

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

A few more changes for the new

With so much emphasis on the Pro

a rider’s Badge to the much anticipated

moving into the traditional Motocross

series moving into 2018 is the change

return of the Walton Grand National

(MXtour) in the Summer months, and

from Sunday Pro racing to Saturday.

Championship in mid-August.

finishing up the Fall with Supercross

The change came early in the process

(SXtour). Each series will have its own

of building the MXtour for the better,

series, the addition of two new National

250 and 450 Champion/Points chase,

and to allow more time to prep the

tracks have the riders and fans excited

with an ultimate goal of being crowned

tracks leading up to the Pro day (moving

for a new opportunity and possibly new

the Triple Crown Champion. The Triple

Amateur Day to Sunday). This will allow

series favourites. For the first time, the

Crown Championship is won by having

the track crew to dig the dirt deeper

series will be heading to Popkum, BC

accumulated the highest amount of

creating better/rougher lines for these

and Minnedosa, MB, two stellar facilities

points over the 18 rounds of racing. The

Pros to use their skills. With the new day

ready to step up to the big stage of

450 Triple Crown Champ will earn a

comes a new format with the Practice

National Motocross racing.

Among a few other changes to the

Mcnabb Valley MX Minnedosa, Manitoba

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Sand Del Lee MX Ashton, Ontario

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Gopher Dunes, Courtland, Ontario

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Riverglade MX Salisbury, New Brunswick

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Motocross Deschambault, Deschambault, Quebec

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Walton MX Walton, Ontario

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MXTOUR RACE DAY SCHEDULE 7:30am - Riders Meeting (Mandatory)

1:05pm - 250 Pro Hot lap

8:00am - 250 Pro Timed qualifying

1:10pm - 250 Pro Moto1 Start (25min + 2laps)

(15mins) **Unseeded 8:20am - 250 Pro Timed qualifying

1:40pm - 250 Pro Podium interviews / Track Maintenance

(15mins) **Seeded 8:40am - 450 Pro Timed qualifying

**1:45pm - 450 Pro Staging is CLOSED

(15mins) **Seeded 9:00am - 450 Pro Timed qualifying

2:05pm - 450 Pro Hot Lap 2:10pm - 450 Pro Moto 1 Start

(15mins) **Unseeded

(30mins + 2laps)

9:20am - WMX Practice (10mins)

2:45pm - 450 Pro Podium interviews /

9:35am - Track Maintenance 10:00am - Rockstar Pit Party Starts 10:00am - 250 Pro Timed qualifying

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(15mins) **Unseeded 10:20am - 250 Pro Timed qualifying

2:50pm - WMX Moto 2 (12mins +1 laps)

(15mins) **Seeded 10:40am - 450 Pro Timed qualifying

3:10pm - WMX podium interviews/ Track maintenance

(15mins) **Seeded 11:00am - 450 Pro Timed qualifying

**3:15pm - 250 Pro Staging CLOSED 3:35pm - 250 Pro Hot Lap

(15mins) **Unseeded **11:10am WMX staging is CLOSED

3:40pm - 250 Pro Moto 2 Start (25min + 2laps)

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4:15pm - 250 Pro Podium Interviews /

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CATCHING UP WITH JETWERX PRESIDENT JUSTIN THOMPSON

THIS YEAR WILL BE THE FIRST OF BIG CHANGES THAT RECENTLY TOOK PLACE WITHIN THE SPORT. AFTER 25 YEARS OF BEING THE MAN BEHIND THE BEST RACING THAT THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER WITNESSED, MARK STALLYBRASS HAS OFFICIALLY HANDED THE REINS OVER TO JUSTIN THOMPSON. FOR THE PAST TWO SEASONS, THOMPSON HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN BRINGING HIS ONCE USA BASED AX TOUR TO CANADIAN CITES LIKE SARNIA, BARRIE, LONDON AND CALGARY. HOWEVER, ON FEBRUARY 24TH, 2018, THOMPSON AND HIS JETWERX CREW LAUNCHED THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TRIPLE CROWN, WHICH INCLUDES BOTH INDOOR EVENTS AS WELL AS A NINE ROUND, COAST TO COAST OUTDOOR SERIES. WITH A VERY EXCITING YEAR AHEAD IN 2018, WE SAT DOWN WITH THE MAN BEHIND ALL OF THESE NEW CHANGES, JUSTIN THOMPSON.

T H A N K S F O R TA K I N G T H E

step forward in raising awareness of the sport

W E L L , FA S T F O R WA R D T O 2 0 1 8

TIME TO SPEAK WITH US, WE

throughout the country, now we’re looking

AND THE OUTDOOR SERIES IS

I M A G I N E T H AT Y O U ’ R E V E RY

forward to taking our show to the Outdoors

A R E A L I T Y. Y O U M U S T B E V E RY

B U S Y T H E S E D AY S .

at some of the best tracks in Canada. We are

PROUD?

Thanks for giving me a chance to

excited to bring a fresh new look to an already

Yes, it feels good to start putting our dream into

talk about our 2018 projects. We are

very successful series that CMRC has put on for

reality, but it only lasted so long. Now it’s back

absolutely wide open getting things

the last 25 years.

to the grind to insure this series is not only going to be a success in Canada, but to put Canada

dialed for the outdoor motocross portion of the Rockstar Energy Drink Triple

WHEN YOU BROUGHT YOUR

on the world stage of racing series, such as the

Crown. The transition this year been a

USA INSPIRED INDOOR EVENTS

MXGP, or AMA Outdoors/Supercross. We have

lengthy process from hiring new staff,

T O C A N A D A I N 2 0 1 5 , WA S

tracks, venues, riders and teams that are world

to organizing venues and tracks, to

T H E I N T E N T I O N A LWAY S T O

class, so we need to assure we have a racing

navigating the CMRC buyout, and I’m

E V E N T U A L LY H AV E A N O U T D O O R

platform that matches that prestige.

only expecting it to get busier.

S E R I E S O N E D AY ?

Yes, we had plans to do an outdoor series for

M A N Y H AV E C A L L E D T H I S T H E

YOU JUST FINISHED THE

over the past five years, but our planning was

‘NEXT CHAPTER’ IN CANADIAN

AXTOUR OF THE TRIPLE

further down the road. Originally it was going

MOTOCROSS. DOES IT FEEL LIKE

CROWN, WHICH SEEMED TO

to be an Arenacross Series with the addition of

T H AT T O Y O U ?

BE A SUCCESS, PLUS YOU

some Supercross events, and then build off that

I think that’s a good way to put it. Mark

RECEIVED A LOT OF SUPPORT

to eventually have all three disciplines (MX, SX,

Stallybrass brought this country to a level unseen

F R O M T H E I N D U S T RY.

AX) in one race series. So yes, we had the idea

before and put on some amazing races over the

Yes, we have been very appreciative of

in place but timing was delayed a bit. Once we

last 25 years. But like anything, it comes time for

all the support we have received towards

started working on the project and landed a deal

fresh blood and a new insight for growth. With

our venture into Canadian Arenacross.

with our major sponsors, it just seemed like the

doing anything for that many years, it gets old

It’s been great to see the growth across

timing was right to make a push for our end game

and you eventually get burnt out. We have some

the country since its inception. The

of building the Triple Crown.

big shoes to fill, and I hope the next 25 years can

Arenacross series this year was another

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T H E RE WA S N ’ T ALR E ADY A SE R IE S IN

Y OU STARTI N G

WHAT HAS

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BEEN THE MOST

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DIFFICULT PART

SU C CE S S F U L , T HE LONG STANDING,

Y OU AN D M ARK

OF THIS PROCESS

2 5- YE A R C M RC NAT IONALS HAD T O

[ STALLYB RASS]

SINCE YOU FIRST

B E RE P L A C E D A S T HE R E CE R TAINLY

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ANNOUNCED

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IN AUGUST?

T O GE T T H I S D O NE ?

MANY PEOPL E I N

The hardest part was

This process was a lengthy one. Mark and I were

T HE IN DUSTRY

making people believe

in talks since March 2017. The process was a

T HOUGH T A

that there was going

very long ordeal, but very professional. We didn’t

DE AL LI KE TH I S

to be a series, making

always see eye to eye but we managed to work

W OUL D N EVER

them believe we had

things out. Mark was ready to retire from the

HAPPEN , B UT

Rockstar Energy’s

promoting to enjoy his summers off with family

Y OU TWO WERE

full support and the

and friends. I believe he saw a chance for his

ABLE TO PUL L

Triple Crown was no

legacy to live on and he was able to pass on the

IT OFF. CAN

joke. It’s been our

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE 2018 SCHEDULE. THE AX PORTION

torch. So, with Mark’s retirement and Rockstar

Y OU TAL K TO

struggle from the first

STARTED IN LATE FEBRUARY IN BC, AND THE OUTDOOR

Energy joining forces with us, this cleared the

US ABOUT H OW

time we mentioned

SERIES IN CALGARY STARTS IN LATE MAY. WAS THE FINAL

path to reform the only Canadian Pro Racing

T HIS DEAL CAM E

the thought of doing

SCHEDULE DIFFICULT TO PUT TOGETHER?

Series into our Triple Crown concept; a vision we

T O FR UI TI ON ?

this series. People

The Motocross portion of the schedule is typically easy for the fact that these

expect to generate a lot of interest in Canadian

Believe me, we

were comfortable

are tracks set to race motocross, so it’s just a matter of shuffling their local

Motocross.

doubted it at times as

with the familiarity

club races around to assure we have the date we need. But when you get

well, but Mark and I

of the Nationals they

into these high-end arenas, they have hockey, concerts, circus shows, rodeos,

FORMER CMRC OWNER MARK

kept working on it -

were racing, plus there

etc., so scheduling those are tough, on top of us flipping our schedule for

STALLYBRASS OBVIOUSLY DID A LOT

lots of meetings and

were failed attempts

Arenacross from Fall to Spring.

FOR CANADIAN MOTOCROSS OVER

phone calls. There

in the past that made

THE YEARS. I WAS AROUND IN THE

were so many moving

people believe there

WE KN OW TH AT JETWERX H A S SUC C ESSF ULLY R UN

EARLY 1990S WHEN THERE WAS VERY

parts involved with the

was never going to be

I N DOOR EVEN TS FOR SO L O NG . D O ES T H E O UT D O O R

LITTLE MONEY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

Nationals and CMRC,

change. Once Mark

PART OF TH I S M AKE YOU NERV O US AT A LL?

SOME OF THAT WAS DUE TO THE

it wasn’t so cut and

took a step back from

Not at all, we are excited about it. To have a chance to go into these

ECONOMY, BUT MOSTLY IT WAS DUE

dry. Our main interest

promoting the series,

amazing tracks, work alongside the clubs and owners, and put on a world

TO A LACK OF ATTENTION TO THE

was working on the

it opened a lot of eyes

class event, we are looking forward to it. Typically working at the indoor

SPORT BY THE SANCTIONING BODY

National side of things

to the fact that we

venues, you are dealing with a very strict timeframe and everything has to be

AT THE TIME. YOU ALSO RACED QUITE

and making sure we

are here and we are

spot on from building to tearing down. It’ll be great to get outside and bring

A BIT IN THE CMRC SERIES. IN SOME

didn’t have competing

serious about making

our show to the Outdoor Nationals. Being able to have more time leading up

WAYS YOU MUST FEEL PRESSURE TO

race series, which

this Triple Crown

to the race to pull it off will be great. We are typically doing full track builds

LIVE UP TO THAT LEGACY?

would just be awful for

the best series in the

the day before the arenacross races.

Mark took the sport from being backyard “show

Canadian Motocross.

world. I believe we

up in your truck” racing, to a series that has

This purchase has

are one of the most

TH E 2018 OUTDOOR SCH ED ULE H A S A F EW NEW

million-dollar rigs, salaried riders, mechanics, team

allowed us to put

passionate groups out

VEN UES ON I T. CAN YOU TA LK A BO UT P O P KUM A ND

managers and many more people making a career

together a 2018 Pro

there, and Jetwerx

M CN AB B ’S TRACK I N M AN IT O BA ?

out of it. I think that’s amazing to be able to create

and Amateur program

has a very well-

I believe both tracks will be rider and fan favourites. Both have amazing

a platform that gives passionate people a chance

designed to unite

respected track record

elevation, great dirt, and being able to bring Pro Motocross Nationals back

to live out their dream and make money doing so.

Canadian Motocross

around the world as

to areas it hasn’t been for quite a while will be good for the sport. Manitoba

I think Mark should be extremely proud with what

on a regional and

track builders and

has got to have some of the best tracks in the country. We took a look at

he produced. That being said, yes there is a lot

national level.

promoters.

three amazing facilities and had to make the hard decision of picking only

of pressure on us, but we have also put a ton of

one. It really came down to logistics and accessibility of the venue because

pressure on ourselves for years. I mean we built

you could honestly have a National at all the tracks we toured. We are

our business in the most cut-throat and competitive

excited about bringing Popkum in. The crew there has been working hard

country in the world, the USA. That pressure and

to make this happen, and they were on board with us since day one. Track

high standard that we have has pushed us to be in

changes have been in the mix since the Spring of last year. All in all, some

the position we are right now. The Rockstar Triple

new blood will be good, and we are looking forward to being at these new

Crown is going to be a new look on what Mark

tracks and bring our expertise of track building to help them become great

has built over the last 25 years, and I think he will

events. It’ll be much like we did last year with Prince George, just giving the

be happy with the plans we have.

track a few adjustments for a better race track.

C A N A D I A N M O T O S P O R T R A C I N G C O R P.

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ALSO, THE DECISION TO BRING

It’s tough trying to get the right amount of track

J U S T I N , T H A N K S F O R TA K I N G T H E

BACK SAND DEL LEE AS WELL AS

prep having the Amateur portion on the Saturday,

T I M E T O TA L K T O U S . G O O D L U C K

WA LT O N R A C E WAY H A S B E E N M E T

where you don’t want it to be too deep or over

W I T H E V E RY T H I N G H E A D I N G I N T O

W I T H J O Y W I T H I N T H E I N D U S T RY.

watered. So, by the time Sunday rolls around, the

OUTDOOR SEASON.

HOW WERE YOU ABLE TO SECURE

moisture is gone and the track is packed in, not

Thank you for the interview. I appreciate the

THOSE TWO HISTORIC TRACKS?

to mention the bannering all needs to be redone.

support and I’m looking forward to seeing

We have been in talks with both tracks right from

So now the track and facility will be top level for

everyone in 2018!! I want to leave you with this

the first thought of putting on the National portion.

Saturday and that prestige can trickle down to the

as I found it very interesting that since day one

Both Brett Lee and Johnny Grant have been huge

Sunday racing at Amateur Open nationals where

Jetwerx has stayed true to its dreams. I wrote

assets in making this program a reality. There

the track can be less aggressive and easily toned

this mission statement as a dream on a note

was a huge hole in the series when Walton was

down with our professional track builders on site

pad in 2001 and we have lived by it ever since:

not the finale. For our sport it is hard sometimes

at every round. With all this we have continued

“JetWerx is committed to providing outstanding

to connect the dots between being an Amateur

our global Caterpillar equipment contract to

quality creations in a way that is safe, yet

rider and a Pro, but once a year, in the middle of

ensure dozers, excavators, skid steers, water

progressive to the sports in which they belong,

August, the two worlds got to connect and bring a

trucks, tractors and more are at our finger tips at

and to the visions of the dreams they started

special vibe that cannot be matched by any other

each and every round.

from, so that we can continue to develop our reputation as one of the premier action sports

race. Bringing it back this year is like bringing back a major piece of Canadian History, so this

W H E N Y O U L O O K B A C K AT Y O U R

brings us much excitement and pride. As for Sand

L I F E T H U S FA R , D O E S I T F E E L L I K E

Del Lee, it is a track that so many pros list as their

A L L O F T H E T O U G H R O A D S T H AT

favourite national. It is an amazing facility and a

Y O U ’ V E B E E N D O W N H AV E H E L P E D

fantastic crew of people that work so hard to keep

LEAD YOU TO THIS MOMENT

that place at the highest of standards. We are

N O W T H AT Y O U ’ V E TA K E N O V E R

thrilled to have both tracks on the schedule.

CANADIAN MOTOCROSS?

companies in the world.”

I feel like all my experiences in Motocross over the W H E N Y O U L O O K AT T H E 2 0 1 8

last 30 years has helped me shape an image of

S C H E D U L E , W H AT A R E Y O U M O S T

what needs to be done to better this sport

PROUD OF?

in Canada, and really give the people

I’m pretty happy with having a longer schedule,

at these races what they are looking for.

something that can keep people working almost

I wouldn’t say I am taking over Canadian

year-round. Potentially this could open up more

Motocross, but I would say I am going to

opportunities for riders, mechanics, and other

help continue the growth within the sport

staff to be on full time salary. At first it may be

and have the chance to work with some

a shock to teams and sponsors, but in the long

amazing people along the way. I’m

scheme of things, it will bring us a much bigger

thrilled to be able to call Motocross

platform to market off of, and hopefully bring in

racing my full time job and I’m excited

better outside industry support. All in all, it’s going

to build our dream into reality. Of all

to keep people busier, and it also gives riders a

the things I have accomplished in

better chance to prove themselves and overcome

my career so far, the best part of

an injury during the season.

motocross for me is sharing the dream I have with others and them having the

T H E T R I P L E C R O W N M O N E Y, T H E

passion to believe in it as I do. That to me is

NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM, THE

Motocross. Sharing the passion with strangers

R A C E S B E I N G O N S AT U R D AY S ,

that become family.

THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT FOR 2018.

Yes, we needed to change things up a bit. The career numbering is good on so many levels.

From marketing of a rider, fan recognition, or just being able to build a rider’s personal brand. It makes being a casual fan that much easier. It’s hard trying to re-learn everyone’s number year to year. The Saturday Nationals is mainly to help with our TV packaging and the eventual switch to some Live Television. It also keeps things in uniform with Arenacross and Supercross race days. It will also assure we have the best track conditions possible for the top guys to do battle.

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WHAT ARE THE CLASSES? PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

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are green, Hondas are red, Yamahas are blue, KTMs

WHAT DOES THE BIG 30 SECOND BOARD ON

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are orange, Husqvarnas are white and Suzukis

THE STARTING LINE MEAN?

Circle K are split into two classes:

are yellow. Although there might be a few subtle

This is how a motocross race begins. After the riders

450 Pro and 250 ProAm. The 450

differences between the bikes, they are all very similar

are given a parade lap to inspect the track, they return

Pro class competes on the bigger

in power and performance. They all use a five-speed

back to the starting gates. The starting line official

450cc machines; this class consists of riders that are

transmission, the clutch is always located on the left

pans the line to see if the riders and their machines are

considered to be the premier riders in the series. In

side of the handlebars, the front brake is on the right,

ready to go. This is a rider’s last chance to delay the

this class, you will find riders like Cole Thompson,

the rear brake pedal is located by their right foot, and

start. Once all riders are ready, the official hands the

Colton Facciotti, Matt Goerke, Mike Alessi and Tyler

the gear shifter is by their left foot. They all use a kick

board over to the 30 second girl, who holds it up for

Medaglia. The 450 Pro class motos are 30 minutes

starter with the exception of KTM and Husqvarna,

30 seconds. After 30 seconds she flips the board to

plus 2 laps in length.

which have electric start.

display the 5 second board, then after 5 seconds she

T

The 250 Pro/Am class competes on the smaller 250F

turns the board sideways. At this point the gate will fall

(four-stroke) or 250 two-stroke machines. These riders are

WHY DO THE NUMBER PLATES HAVE

within the next 5 seconds. This may sound complicated

generally younger and less experienced than the 450 Pro

DIFFERENT COLOURS?

but for these experienced riders it is all pretty simple.

riders, although there are exceptions. The 250 Pro/Am

This determines what class you’re riding. The 450 Pro

motos are a little shorter at only 25 minutes plus 2 laps,

class uses black numbers on white backgrounds and

WHAT DO ALL THE FLAGS MEAN?

but given the lesser experience of these riders, the racing

the 250 ProAm class uses white numbers on a black

The officials use a series of flags to indicate to the

is quite intense and a little more unpredictable. You will

background.

riders the different situations that may arise during a

find riders like Shawn Maffenbeier, Dylan Wright, Tanner Ward, and Jess Pettis.

Occasionally you will see bikes that have black numbers on yellow backgrounds in the 250 Pro/Am

race.

The green flag, displayed at the finish line at the

class. These riders normally compete in the amateur

end of the first lap, means that the track is clear and

WHAT BRAND OF BIKES DO THESE RIDERS

Intermediate class but are allowed to try to qualify for

the race is a go. However, if the red flag is waved,

RACE?

the 250 Pro/Am class. A rider with a white number on

this means there has been an accident that needs the

There are six main brands of motocross bikes —

a red background is the series leader in their respective

attention of all the officials and ambulance personnel

Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna and

class. All these colours make it very easy for the lap

and the race will be stopped. If the red flag is given

Suzuki. Even though a sponsor may dictate the colour

scorers and the fans to distinguish the class in which

past the halfway point of a moto, the race will be

of a rider’s bike, the general rule is that Kawasakis

the riders race.

declared complete and the riders will be scored as they

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were when the red flag was displayed.

The yellow flag is a caution flag, which lets the rider

HOW DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR STARTING GATE?

know that there is a rider down ahead. A red cross flag

For each round of the series, the gate pick for the opening

means that not only is a rider down but that the rider

moto is given by the order in which the rider qualified the

requires medical attention. When a rider sees a red cross

morning of the race. Each rider has a transponder attached

flag they know there is medical staff on the track and

to their bike to time their laps. In the morning of the race

they have to use extreme caution; they are not allowed

a timed qualifying session is held and the rider with the

to have their wheels leave the ground over a jump. The

fastest lap time from that session gets the first pick on the

white flag is given at the finish line indicating the race

gate, and the remaining riders then choose according to

has one lap remaining. A black flag means either the

their qualifying lap time. For the second moto of the day,

rider has done something wrong and the referee wants

gate pick is determined by how the rider finished in the first

to see him, or there is something hanging off of his bike

moto. This is a very fair way of staging riders as it rewards

that is dangerous. The checkered flag means the race is

them for their first moto performance.

over. With the long, tiring motos that these riders have to endure, this is a welcomed sight.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A RIDER GETS THE HOLESHOT?

DO THE RIDERS CHOOSE THEIR NUMBERS?

The holeshot goes to the rider that reaches the marked

For past Champions and/or riders that have finished in the

holeshot line past the first turn after the start. This brave,

Top 5 in the 450 class in the past five years now has the

crafty rider gets the prestigious job of leading the pack

option to choose a career number (i.e. Matt Goerke #2,

around the track for as long as he can hold the position,

Kaven Benoit #26). The remaining numbers from 1 to 99

plus he receives the Royal Distributing Holeshot Award.

are then assigned to riders based on their overall points

In the 450 Pro class, the rider is rewarded $300 for the

from the previous year. Newcomers to the series and those

holeshot, and $200 in the 250 Pro/Am class. If that same

finishing outside the top 100 the previous year can choose

rider gets the holeshot in the second moto then he wins

any three-digit number on a first-come first-serve basis.

the Royal Distributing Triple Crown Holeshot Award and

doubles his money. For instance, in the 450 Pro class, they would earn $300 per holeshot plus a $600 bonus.

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EASTERN TRACK PREVIEW ROUND 5 S A N D D E L L E E R A C E WAY O T TAWA , O N J U LY 7 , 2 0 1 8 It has been a few years since Sand Del Lee has hosted a round of the Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Nationals. This sandy circuit is located just thirty minutes from downtown Ottawa and is a favourite among the riders. Whether it’s the challenging layout or the legion of enthusiastic fans that come to watch, this round always seems to provide entertaining racing.

For 2018, Sand Del Lee will be hosting the first eastern round of the nine-round series. With Ontario being notoriously hot and muggy in July, this race could be the most difficult of the series.

This is the first time that Sand Del Lee will be hosting the opening Eastern round. With a few extra festivities planned for the race weekend, Round 5 in SDL should be one of the most exciting.

ROUND 6 G O P H E R D U N E S R A C E WAY COURTLAND, ON J U LY 1 4 , 2 0 1 8 When you arrive in the morning, the track is unnaturally smooth and tame, inviting even. However, the track is much like a wolf in sheep’s clothing as by the end of practice the flat sand turns into large rolling whoops that keep getting deeper and deeper, leaving riders feeling exhausted both physically and mentally.

The round at Gopher Dunes falls in the heat of summer in Ontario when the temperature and humidity are usually high.

Mixed with a brutally rough track, riders are tested to their limits. It’s breathtaking to watch riders still charging in the final laps, and for the pure enthusiast who understands the demands of motocross, you cannot help but give a nod of respect to each rider on the track. Late last year, Gopher Dunes went through some major track alterations, so it should be exciting watching the riders compete on this new layout.

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ROUND 7 R I V E R G L A D E M X PA R K MONCTON, NB J U LY 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 For decades, the Moncton National has been one of the favourite stops of the series. The welcome riders and teams get on this East Coast stop is what makes this event so special. Riverglade MX Park, which sits just thirty minutes from Moncton’s city centre, is a track full of history as it has hosted Canadian Motocross Nationals longer than any other track in the country.

The track weaves around the property and is usually lined with shirtwaving fans. There are a few unique sections on the Riverglade circuit that help make it an absolute fan favourite. Whether it’s the 100km/hr main straightaway that runs parallel to the Trans Canada Highway or the massive “Klatt-A-Pult” jump, there is always something cool to watch. With this round now being the only one in the Maritimes, it will be sure to attract fans from all over.

ROUND 8 M O T O C R O S S D E S C H A M B A U LT D E S C H A M B A U LT, Q C AUGUST 5, 2018 Round 8 of the series travels to Quebec and the well-liked Deschambault circuit. The track is full of large rolling hills, deep sand and of course passionate Quebec motocross fans. As the legend JSR can attest to, hometown heroes are a-plenty in Quebec. For many years, thousands of motocross fans would do whatever they had to do to be at the Quebec round to personally cheer on Jean Sebastian Roy. These days they will be cheering for the likes of Kaven Benoit and Tim Tremblay as they race in front of their hometown fans. Located 30 minutes west of Quebec City, the Deschambault facility hopes to build on the success of the last two years with a few track improvements and property updates to help accommodate the mass of spectators that attend. This weekend will also host the MRC ECAN (Eastern Canadian Amateur Nationals), which will run from Thursday to Saturday. With a great track and a terrific facility, this is one event that you won’t want to miss.

ROUND 9 WA LT O N R A C E WAY WA LT O N , O N AUGUST 18, 2018 After a brief two-year hiatus, Walton Raceway has returned to the series as the all-important final round. With its rolling hills and soft clay soil, the Walton track is known for its very deep ruts. Over the years we’ve witnessed some very entertaining battles on this famous track, and 2018 should be no different. With this being the final round of the series, the 250 Pro/Am and 450 class champions will be crowned. Walton Raceway is also deep with tradition, so once again the 450 class winner for the day will receive the coveted Walton Sword. Prior to Saturday’s pro national, Walton Raceway will also be hosting a five-day event called the TransCan. This gruelling event will feature amateur riders from right across Canada, and they will battle all week in various classes for the chance to become a Canadian Amateur National Champion. This event will be a great conclusion to the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series.

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challenging rounds of the Rockstar

determined individuals you will ever

26-year-old Maffenbeier has a

Energy Triple MXTour Series. For

see. Regardless of the conditions

massive task ahead of him this

the past few years, the outdoor

presented to them, these riders

summer. Behind him is a group of

motocross series has sometimes

will give it everything they have

young and aggressive Canadian

been referred to (in slang) as “The

from the start of the race until the

riders who have only one goal: to

Great Outdoors,” because of how

finish. For nine rounds, from one

dethrone their 2017 class champion.

exciting and challenging the racing

side of this country to the other,

Riders like Dylan Wright, Jess Pettis,

is. Outdoor motocross is truly the

the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple

Tanner Ward, and rookie sensation

grassroots of this sport. It’s where it

Crown MXTour Series will be one

Marco Cannella, have all proven

all began for each and every rider

of the most entertaining sporting

that they have what it takes to win

you see competing each summer.

spectacles we’ve ever seen. Now,

races in 2018.

Whether it be at a track or just in

let’s take a look at some of the

some field in the middle of nowhere,

athletes that will be racing, as well

in the west we witnessed some very

every rider can remember the first

as some of the venues.

impressive battles between the top

mid-point of the

time they threw their leg over a dirt

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In both the 250 Pro/Am class,

Throughout the first four rounds

250 Pro/Am riders. In the first two

bike, with nothing but some dirt

as well as the 450 class, the

rounds we saw Jess Pettis win three of

below and the big blue sky above.

line-up of riders for this summer

four motos over Shawn Maffenbeier.

Racing on a wide open rough track

is truly impressive. With two of

However, an engine malfunction at

with 39 other riders, and at the

the champions from 2017 looking

his home race in Prince George cost

mercy of Mother Nature, is what

to repeat their titles this year, the

Pettis a lot of points. This left the door

these top athletes live for. So, sit

battles are going to be intense. In

wide open for Dylan Wright to take

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his first moto wins of 2018, and he took home

Colton Facciotti is a four-time 450 class

both at Round 3. If there is one thing that has

champion who has had a great off-season

remained constant in the 250 Pro/Am class

and appears poised to win his fifth title.

over the years, it’s that this series will take on

Cole Thompson won the first leg of this Triple

an entirely different look in the east. With the

Crown Series, the AXTour, so we know that

more challenging conditions, the second half

he’s ready to go. Cole is coming off two very

of the series is always more difficult. The riders

successful seasons in 250 Pro/Am class where

and their machines will be put to the test as the

he won one championship. Cole is a proven

tracks get rougher and the temperatures rise.

winner, and with his smooth style and new

With 5 or 6 riders capable of winning races,

training program, the KTM rider is a definite

this series will go down to the final round at

title contender. After sitting out most of last

Walton Raceway.

season with an injury, Kaven Benoit is finally

In the 450 class, the riders will be competing

Colton Facciotti

healthy and ready to compete at the highest

for the Triple Crown Series year end prize of

level of this sport again. Look for Benoit to run

$100,000. Championship contenders Matt

up front early in this series and try to build

Goerke, Colton Facciotti, Cole Thompson, Mike

back some much-needed confidence. As he

Alessi, and Kaven Benoit are ready to begin their

has been for a number of seasons in Canada,

summer-long battle on the big 450cc machines.

Mike Alessi is a rider that you can never count

All of these riders have won championships

out. Always a great starter, Alessi has been a

during their successful racing careers, and all of

rider that loves to get out front early and be

them are capable of taking home this MXTour

very aggressive. Alessi is coming into 2018 in

450 title. Last year it was Yamaha rider Matt

great shape both physically and mentally. If he

Goerke who edged out Christophe Pourcel for

was to go out win the 450 title this summer, no

the 450 title by just a few points. Goerke is a

one in the sport would be surprised. Finally,

multi-time Canadian Champion who knows how

we cannot forget riders like Tyler Medaglia,

to win. Over the years he’s embraced the fact

Dillian Epstein and Cade Clason. All three

that winning a national title is most certainly a

riders are capable of winning and are coming

battle of attrition, and that it’s not just how you

off very successful seasons last year. The battle

handle the good races but how you handle

in the 450 class has been very exciting in the

the bad ones as well. As mentioned, chasing

west, so there is little doubt that the title will

Goerke this summer will be a number of big

most likely not be decided until the final moto

name riders.

of the series.

Josh Osby and Jess Pettis

Matt Goerke and Cole Thompson

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With an exciting start to the series, it has now

intensify. At all four western rounds, fans

at Sand Del Lee Raceway, a track located 25

were treated to some very aggressive and

minutes of our Nation’s Capital in Ottawa. After

entertaining racing from both the top riders,

Sand Del Lee, the series moves to Southwestern

as well as riders further back in the pack.

Ontario for what has always been one of the

In years past, the eastern half of the series

toughest races of the year at the infamous

always seemed to not just carry the momentum

Gopher Dunes Raceway. With the heat and

created in the first half, but it has always taken

humidity of summer in Ontario, as well as the

the racing to levels that we thought weren’t

sandy conditions, Gopher Dunes is always a

possible. With the challenging conditions that

gruelling event. With Gopher Dunes in the rear-

we spoke about above, the final five rounds

view mirror, the series takes a week off before

of the MXTour Series are going to be very

heading out east to perhaps the most hospitable

interesting, to say the least. In the 250 Pro/Am

rounds of the series in Moncton, NB. Riverglade

class, Shawn Maffenbeier will carry the points

has been hosting national races for decades,

lead and the red plate into Round 5 in Sand

and the east coast people always welcome

Del Lee. In the 450 class, that honour will be

the riders and teams with open arms. From

shared by Colton Facciotti and Matt Goerke;

there, the series heads back west to Quebec

both riders are tied in the points standings

for Round 8 before finishing up at Walton

with ten motos remaining. If history is any type

Raceway. With varying soil types, as well as

of a guide, both series will go down to the

different meteorological conditions in each part

final race at Walton Raceway.

of the country, the Rockstar Energy Triple Crown

So, the stage is now set for the final five

MXTour is one of the most challenging outdoor

rounds of the series. Six weeks, twenty

motocross series on the planet.

motos, and endless excitement! Will Shawn

As we witnessed in the opening four rounds

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each other, their racetrack battles definitely

moved east and will kick off the final five rounds

Maffenbeier and Matt Goerke be able to

of this series, anything can happen. From the

repeat as champions? Only time will time

early dominance of Colton Facciotti and Jess

as we have some very challenging races

Pettis, to the third round victories by Kaven

ahead. So, grab a seat and get comfortable,

Benoit and Dylan Wright, a rider’s fortunes can

the racing is about to begin and you don’t

change very quickly. One thing that was very

want to miss a moment of the action.

clear in the western rounds was as these world

Welcome to the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple

class riders get accustomed to racing against

Crown MXTour Series.

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY TRIPLE CROWN MXTOUR WOMEN’S EAST SERIES PREVIEW WORDS BY LEAH CLARKE •

PHOTOS BY JAMES LISSIMORE

he 2017 Canadian

CDNWMX Eastern Canadian Nationals

challenging change. I do predict that the

livestream! The growth of our series is

Women’s Motocross

on social media. For 2018, the MRC

turnout may be lower for Riverglde MX

related to the number of entries so the

Nationals were a

Women’s East Nationals will consist of

because of the distance, but I encourage

more girls that line up, the better things

huge success, with a

four rounds at Sand Del Lee - July 7th,

any girls thinking of going to carpool

will get! Also, MRC will be giving 200%

full gate of ladies and

Gopher Dunes - July 14, Riverglade July

together and share driving time; it’s a

payback from all the race entries, so

great racing at every round. I hope the

28th, and Deschambault on August 5th.

great track also.

the more girls that race, the bigger the

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momentum from last year will continue

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This year the series will move to

The CDNWMX crew is excited

payback! I am convinced that the future

into this year and that lots of ladies come

tracks that haven’t been on our circuit

to have such support from Jetwerx

to participate in the new series that MRC

the past couple years: Sand Del Lee and

and MRC, it’s been clear through our

of Women’s MX in Canada is bright.

is putting on this year. With MRC taking

Riverglade. This is an exciting addition

discussions that they are committed

to our Facebook page: “Canadian

the lead on the logistics and organizing

to our series and I can’t wait to see the

to revamping the CWMX series and

Women’s Motocross National Series

of the series, I have stepped down

results. I am excited that the national

bringing it to the next level! The addition

Association.” Check out the MRC

from helping with logistics and finding

is returning to Sand Del Lee (my home

of our class into the pro day schedule

website as well for race details!

sponsorship for the series to focus on

area) and that Kevin Tyler and Johnny

is a big step in the right direction,

graduate school. I am proud of Breanna

Grant have decided to change the track

giving the class more exposure through

Rose and Erica Solmes for continuing

recently (this past weekend!). I had the

increased spectators as well as our

the dialogue with MRC and promoting

opportunity to ride it and it is a fun and

second motos being the kickoff to the

More information will be coming

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @cdnwmx

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TOP 100 NUMBERS

2

3

4

MATT GOERKE

SHAWN MAFFENBEIER

JEREMY MEDAGLIA

14

15

16

RYAN SURRATT

JESS PETTIS

COLE THOMPSON

CAREER NUMBERS

5

7

TYLER MEDAGLIA

DILLAN EPSTEIN

17

18

CASEY KEAST

JOSH OSBY

8

TIM TREMBLAY

9

CADE CLASON

10

KEYLAN MESTON

11

KYLE CHISHOLM

12

DYLAN WRIGHT

19 20 21 22 23

HAYDEN HALSTEAD

DAVEY FRASER

RYAN LALONDE

BROCK LEITNER

JASON BENNY

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

MICHAEL FOWLER

NATHAN BLES

KAVEN BENOIT

TANNER WARD

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

RYAN MILLAR

JEREMY PRONOVOST

DREW ROBERTS

JESSE WENTLAND

CHRISTOPHER FORTIER

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

SCOTT CHAMPION

JONAH BRITTONS

TAYLOR ARSENAULT

DJ BURMEY

BOBBY PIAZZA

ERIC JEFFERY

GULLAUME ST CYR

VINCENT LAUZON

TALLON LAFOUNTAINE

JARED PETRUSKA

44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

JONATHAN MAYZAK

COLTON FACCIOTTI

RYAN DOWD

DEREK OUIMET

JOEY PAUL

KEIN DENZLER

KYLE SWANSON

WILLIAM CRETE

YANICK BOUCHER

GABRIEL TREMBLAY

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

GERAN STAPLETON

JACK WRIGHT

JARETT PESCI

CEDRIC MOORE

TEREN GERBER

JASON BURKE

QUINTIN ROBIN

CARLEN GARDNER

SAMUEL LAVOIE

GRAHAM SCOTT

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73

PARKER EALES

BRENDAN SIPPLE

MARCO CANNELLA

CONNER MULLENNIX

MIKE BROWN

BRANDON GOURLAY

MICHAEL COMTOIS

TOMMY DALLAIRE

KYLE KEAST

JOSH ALLEN

74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 COLE KELLY

TAYLOR CIAMPICHINI

MORGAN BURGER

BROCK HOYER

BRYANT HUMISTON

RYAN PETERS

DAVE BLANCHET

AUSTIN WATLING

KYLE SPRINGMAN

JOSHUA GEDAK

84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93

LIAM WEBBER

DYLAN HANSEN

DEVIN SLEIGH

TRAVIS ROBERTS

ADDISON EMORY

BROC LOFTUS

JACOB HAYES

ADAM PFEIFFER

JESSE KIRCHMEYER

ZACK ZAGER

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DYLAN DELAPLACE

BEN EVANS

ANTHONY SPADACCINI

DYLAN KIRCHNER

CRISTOPHE POURCEL

MIKE ALLESI

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUJOLD

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