Family Day Success at Georgian Downs

Family Day Success at Georgian Downs

Karkoulas Sisters Racing Celebrates Family with Top Finishes

Oakwood, ON (February 22, 2017) Karkoulas Sisters Racing (KSR) couldn’t think of a better way to spend the Family Day holiday weekend, than at the snocross track surrounded by friends, family and fans. On February 18 and 19, the team spent the weekend doing what they love, together, under the sunny skies at Georgian Downs Raceway in Barrie, Ontario.

 

This past weekend marked the fourth race of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) event schedule. The Royal Distributing Cup was certainly a race to see. With mild temperatures and bright blue skies, the tone was set for a little more laid back pit area but fierce competition out on the track for KSR racers, Brooklyn (age 12), Dakota (age 10), and Zoe (age 7)

 

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Zoe started the weekend out as the first KSR rider to hit the track.  She practiced hard and was ready for the light to turn green so she could test out her dad’s hard work and time spent on her Polaris 120 stock 2 snowmobile.  The firm, long track was in mint condition and saw Zoe go 2-2 in her heats and fifth in her final.  Her real shining moment, however, was when she was one of many kids in the Briggs final that took a nasty spill. 20170219_8003 Due to a delay in the program, the kids raced their finals after the Pro’s had been out so the track was a little too much for the 120 riders with numerous crashes occurring.  Zoe was no exception, finding herself nose diving after a steep jump.  She completed the race and returned right to the line for her back to back line up, enduring a bruised hip and wrist like a true racer champ and pulled off her fifth place in Stock 2. The incident did not deter Zoe, who was eager and ready to race again on her Briggs Sunday morning. 

 

DAKOTA #501

Dakota started the weekend by shedding her balaclava and mittens, and instead donning motocross gloves and tinted Dragon goggles.  Smooth but fierce riding all weekend long saw Dakota place in the top six in Novice A, top five heats for Transition 8-13 (mixed) with eighth and ninth in finals. Dakota rode hard and consistent to earn her third place finish in transition girls.  Smart line choices and strong maneuvering of her Ski-Doo 600RS had her exhibiting some of her best riding ever. 

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BROOKLYN #500

Brooklyn took the track with her usual focus and determination lending to strong heats including a first and second in the highly competitive Transition 8-13 mixed class.20170219_8646 Transition Girls was one win away from a clean sweep but still first overall both days. Many laps were lead, which resulting in a one dollar per lap donation to the Laps for Muscular Dystrophy (“Laps for MD”) program.  Brooklyn aims to strengthen her confidence in achieving more air time smoothly and safely in the upcoming weeks. 

 

 

A late start saw the CSRA race program running behind schedule which had the girls halt their racing efforts after their heats and motos until the feature afternoon program was completed.  This delay in racing afforded the girls the perfect opportunity to kick their feet up with friends and take in the main events.  They were able to cheer on affiliated Bailey Motorsports team members as they were tearing up the track with multiple hard earned respectable finishes.  Pro Open saw two Bailey Motorsports riders that can surely teach KSR racers a thing or two about grabbing air, Stale Eggen #799 and Mitch King #18 taking fourth and fifth respectively.  Issac St.Onge #117 once again dominated the Sport 600 class with smooth, steady riding making snowcross racing look effortless.  Ryan Hunt #729 secured a huge win in the Pro Lite Stock charging the track with fierce resolve.

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Karkoulas Sisters Racing would like to thank their sponsors and supporters: Bailey Motorsports, Lucas Oil, Off Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Dayco Products, Stud Boy Traction, Choko Design, Gamma Powersports, Zoan Helmets and Dragon Goggles. 

 

 

RESULTS: To see full results for both KSR & Bailey Motorsports, visit www.snowcross.com/race-results

NEXT RACE: March 4-5, 2017 at Timmins, ON

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Twitter & Instagram)

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Contact Jessica Kline, info@backwoodspromo.com

Team Success in Sault Ste. Marie

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 Team Success in Sault Ste. Marie

Round Two of Snowcross Racing Results in Multiple Top Finishes

Oakwood, ON (February 7, 2017) Karkoulas Sisters Racing (KSR) made the long trek to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to complete in the Highland Ford Can-Am Cup this past weekend. This marked the second race of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) event schedule. After a few weeks off from racing, KSR racers, Brooklyn (age 12), Dakota (age 10), and Zoe (age 7) were eager to get back out on the track. The Yards Events Centre was a smaller, tighter track that certainly tested KSR racers handling and maneuvering of their Bailey Motorsports Ski-Doo 600 and Ski-Doo 600RS snowmobiles. After multiple practice days at The Compound Muskoka in Bracebridge, KSR racers were ready to take on the challenging track!  

 

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ZOE #502

Although she was feeling a bit under the weather, Zoe insisted on racing both days. She had some fun on her Briggs snowmobile, and gradually became more comfortable each time she raced it. In the Stock 2 race, Zoe pushed her Polaris 120 as hard as she could, and in one moto was sitting in the top 3. Unfortunately she had to maneuver around a roll over which caused her to lose a few positions. At the end of the weekend, Zoe was all smiles holding her plaque and trophy for two top five finishes in Stock 2.

 

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Despite the track being rough and at times causing multiple collisions, Dakota was able to push through that with perseverance and determination. She was smooth and consistent in her riding each and every race.  Her highlight of the weekend was earning second place in the Transition Girls class on Sunday, in addition to a third place finish on Saturday.  Even after seeing her older sister, Brooklyn #500, go over a high berm, she stayed focused and raced her own race to achieve podium both days in the Transition Girls class. Dakota’s goals for the next Race at Georgian Down’s is to hone in on her starts to afford her a hole shot advantage. 

 

BROOKLYN #500

Brooklyn took on this tricky track with vengeance.  Going into her second moto of Transition Girls on Saturday, Brooklyn was a little too eager and for the first time in her racing career she jumped the start.  The blue flag was waved, so she obeyed the rules and pulled over to allow all racers to pass by.  bksoo17Did this dissuade her? Not a chance!  When that last rider passed, Brooklyn pinned her Ski-Doo RS and was more electrified and determined than ever to make up for the lost time.  With outstanding lap times she passed each rider one by one right up to the last lap where she incredibly made an inside pass to take top spot and bring out the checkered flag!  It was an exhilarating race for not only her but for her proud Mom and Dad, who were watching from the pits.

Brooklyn then raced her Novice B class which was included in the feature program under the lights on Saturday night. With the snow falling, the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge in the background,  and Brooklyn’s adrenaline pumping from her last race, she raced her heart out. On her Ski-Doo Sport 600, Brooklyn raced several motos which results in a top five line pick for the final. In the final race, and as the only female racer on the track, Brooklyn was a fierce challenger. She raced right along the top competitors, and just missed the podium with an incredible hard earned fourth place finish. 

 

Between Novice B races, the girls were excited to have the opportunity to watch team members of Bailey Motorsports take the track.  Some of the highlights they were able to see included Isaac St.Onge #117 dominating the Sport 600 classes all weekend.  Sunday saw Mitchell King #18 shoot off the line and finish fourth at the checkered flag in the Pro Open.  Teammate Stale Eggen #799 had top 3 motos and rounded out top five in the same class.  Bailey Motorsports was well represented in Pro Lite with Ryan Hunt #729 earning a fourth in the final.   

 

RESULTS: To see full results for both KSR & Bailey Motorsports, visit www.snowcross.com/race-results

NEXT RACE: February 18-19, 2017 at Georgian Downs Raceway, Barrie, ON

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Twitter & Instagram)

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Contact Jessica Kline, info@backwoodspromo.com