2001 edition News and Stuff from Atlantic Canada's MX scene

2000 - 2001 AtlanticMX.com News Archive

Interview with the "Taz Man"
Posted Monday, February 26, 2001
Charlie Smith is just one of several fast up and coming Atlantic Canadian riders. In this interview he tells us all about where it started, and where he's headed. Interview.

Lightening Lee's 3rd report
Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2001
Our pal Lee managed to cram a few words in between stock cars, night racing and upcoming supercrosses to bring us the latest from sunny Florida. Here's his latest report.

Sean Hamblin interview at ronronmx.com
Posted Saturday, February 17, 2001
American Sean Hamblin came from nowhere last season to capture the Canadian 125cc West motocross championship and will again ride the Canadian nationals this year for Two Wheel/Pro-Action Kawasaki. There's a great interview with Sean right here.

Arenacross dates finalized
Posted Saturday, February 17, 2001
The Atlantic exhibition Arenacross races have been finalized for 2001. We'll even be hosting a round of the CMRC National AX series. Check out the whole schedule here.

From the photo archive
Posted Saturday, February 17, 2001
Wendy Turner sent along this doozie the other day, see if you can recognize all these riders... here.

Jaime Swinkels interview
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2001
It's been a while, but late last summer while brother Robbie was recuperating, Atlantic Ladies champ Jaime Swinkels told us all about her beginnings in motocross and where she's planning to go in the future. More here.

Walton 2001
Posted Saturday, February 10, 2001
All the information for the 2001 Walton Amateur National championships is available here.

Million Dollar Melon
Posted Saturday, February 10, 2001
Now is the season for buying new gear, and AtlanticMX regular Joe Treen takes us through the do's and don't's of purchasing a correct fitting helmet - something ever racer should know. Learn how here.

Snocross in the Atlantic
Posted Friday, February 9, 2001
Charlie Smith (80cc 7-11 champ) reports there's some snocross action taking place this weekend, starting tomorrow (Saturday 10 February). Registration is at 10:30 AM at Broadleaf Farms and races start at 11:00 AM. Contact Charlie (i_love_svs@hotmail.com) for more information.

Cooke cache
Posted Friday, February 9, 2001
MX Mom Joanne Cooke fills us in with the latest deets on her progeny. While Mitch suffers through the rain and blisters in Florida, Heidi ropes a new ride for 2001. Photos too. More here.

Lightening strikes again
Posted Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Lightening Lee Steeve's second official report from Florida is up.

Powersliding and Brake sliding - secrets revealed!
Posted Thursday, February 1, 2001
As your racing buddy heads to the outside of the corner, you know you can beat him/her, you just have to get to that inside line! Try using a brake slide or a powerslide to move yourself to the inside of the corner and blast them on the next straightaway! Learn how.