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Motocross titles up for grabs in NB/PEI series finale at Motocross Park
posted by Roddy
Patrick Healey provides a great preview of the weekend ahead in Atlantic mx.
By Patrick Healey
DUVAR - It will be an interesting series finale for the NB/PEI motocross series as several divisional titles are up for grabs, including the 125 and 250 Pro divisions, here Sunday at West Prince Motocross Park.
Ryan Lockhart of Springhill, N.S., a regular on the National CMRC Motocross series, has the 250 Pro title in his grasps with a 41 point lead (147 to 106) while he's tied in the 125 Pro division. with Charlottetown rider Craig Budgen.
The last time they raced here at WPMXP, in Junly, Lockhart dominated his divisions taking all four races in the two classes he participated.
"We are looking forward to a great rider turnout," said Michelle Arsenault, co-owner with husband Trent, of the very challenging track. "Our last race (JULY 20) had over 100 entries in classes from 50cc to 250 pro. And we are looking forward to a great show from all the riders this time."
She noted fans should keep an eye on the local contingent of riders, who have a shot at pulling out championship title wins this weekend with solid outings. Those include Tyler Doucette (#88) of Tignish, ranked third in the 80 cc 13-16 year-old class for the Atlantic Series; Summerside's Jamie Bowness (#92) currently in first in the GP Junior, and third in the 125 Junior class and Wade Silliker (#97) of Coleman, who is ranked 17th in the 125 Junior class.
Others to watch are Charlottetown's Craig Bugden (#259) who is currently tied for first in the 125 pro class with Lockhart in the NB/PEI series and Jordan Bigelow of Lot 16, (#73) who has recently moved up from Beginner to the 250 Junior class.
Riders from across the Island are signing up everyday to race in a sport that is slowly growing, Arsenault said.
Arron Pritchard, (#982) in the 125 pro class; Mike Trainor (#173) and Bradley Harper (#738) in the 250 Junior; Nicholas Perry (#77) who rides in the 80cc 13-16 year-old class; Jamie Bernard (number unavailable) and Earl Wallace (number unavailable) in the Beginner class are other riders to watch at the upcoming race.
The track and series's youngest riders, she added, Emily Arsenault (#22) of Duvar, ranked 11th with 32 points in the Ladies Class with a shot to move into the top 10, and Chance Waite (#456) will both race in the 60 mini class with Arsenault also suiting up for the Ladies race.
Meanwhile, in the 250 Intermediate class Toys for Big Boys driver Charlie Smith, of Riverview, N.B. leads Action Cycles of Elmsdale, N.S. rider Kyle Ledwidge, of Enfield, N.S. by a mere 30 points. That can be cut down should Ledwidge dominate and Smith not come up with a good effort.
RIDING SCHOOL SATURDAY
But before taking to the track Sunday, Lockhart, who is fourth overall in the 125 Pro class on the Canadian Motocross Racing Club Eastern National standings, and fellow Western National rider Steve Koleyak, ranked 18th in the 125 Pro class on on the Western National tour, will put on a special MX school at the track, Saturday.
The school will be opened to all classes of riders and will run from 8:30 am to approx. 3 pm. Cost for the riding school, which many local riders will partake in to gain experience, will be $75 which includes instruction and a BBQ lunch. Pre-registration with a minimum deposit of $20 is required.
Registration can be done by downloading the form from the track's website, www.wpmxp.ca, or by contacting Ryan Lockhart himself via email at lockhart_16@hotmail.com
GATES OPEN AT 8 A.M.
Gates at the track will open at 8 AM. Admission is $8 per person or $20 for a family. A canteen, which will be operated by Genration XX of Summerside, will be available onsite.
Following is the schedule for the race day:
9am Riders Meeting - All Riders Must Attend!!
Practice :
9:15 AM - All Intermediate and Pro
9:25 AM - All Juniors (two groups)
9:35 AM - All Beginners
9:45 AM - All 80cc Bikes
9:55 AM - All 60cc Bikes
10:05 AM - All Intermediate and Pro
10:15 AM - All ATV
10:25 AM - All 50cc Bikes
Race Program :
10:45 AM 1.125cc Intermediate and Pro
2.125cc Junior
3.ATV Jr. and Pro ( 2 starts)
4.50cc Mini
5.Vet Junior and Pro
6.80cc 7 - 12
7.80cc 13-16
8.All Beginners
9.250 Junior
10.250 Intermediate and Pro
11.60 Minis
12.Ladies Open
13.GP Junior
14.50cc Minis (second moto)
15.GP Pro AM
Short Break and Awards for 50cc Classes
16.Vet Junior and Vet Pro
17.80cc 7-12
18.80cc 13-16
19.125cc junior
20.125cc Intermidiateand Pro
21.ATV Junior and Pro
22.250cc Junior
23.60cc Minis
24.250 Intermediate and Pro
25.Ladies Open
26.Super Minis
27.All Beginners
Race Program Ends
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