The Royal Distributing Cup / Ultimax Snowcross Finals Ends the CSRA Season on a High Note

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Oakwood, ON (March 27, 2024) – The final race of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) had been moved up a weekend due to poor snow conditions in Kitchener; and once again the weather did not look great heading into the finals for this scheduled weekend. The CSRA crew made the decision with Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario, to overcome what Mother Nature had planned and went to work armed with snow guns, combined with cold temperatures and determination to make this final weekend a great one. After a lot of hard work, CSRA organizers were able to make one of the best tracks of the season in a few short days, where just days before there had been grass showing on the hill. The KSR team is appreciative to both CSRA and Horseshoe Resort for overcoming these challenges and making it an amazing race weekend, as always expected at this venue.
With fresh white snow and blue-sky days, this was a great weekend to be out on sleds and racing in front of the fans with a track that consisted of a long sweeping staring line, an uphill rhythm section, and downhill doubles and triples. It was a crowd pleaser and race delight for everyone who attended.


Zoe #502 Recap:
The season finale was bittersweet for Zoe, who had some major challenges staying on her sled and the track this weekend. Over the course of two days, she fell off twice and went off the track three times while throwing in a superman to cover off all bases.
On Saturday, in the Pro Am women’s class, she fell in the first moto and placed fifth, and then went off the track in the second moto where she had to come to a complete stop and let everyone by. After that, she had to work hard to get up to a podium spot. After pulling out the triple, she was able to get the third-place finish for Saturday. On Sunday in Pro Am woman, she got tangled with another racer once again in the first corner and started at the back of the pack again. In just the three short laps, she was able to secure third place in that moto. In Moto 2 on Sunday she stayed on the track and on her Ski-Doo for the first corner; however she was still at the back and had to make her way up. The track was all lipped up making her more comfortable to use the speed to her advantage as she went down the doubles. This contributed to her once again getting a podium finish for the last race of the season.
Throughout the weekend racing in the Junior class, Zoe had some difficulty with her starts and was continuously at the back of the pack. Her riding in Junior wasn’t any smoother than in the Pro Am women’s class. She fell once, went off the track and pulled a superman.
Overall, this season may have been shorter than hoped but Zoe is proud of her accomplishments in her first season of racing in these classes. She had a lot of fun and appreciated the opportunity to race. She is looking forward to the year end awards banquet!


Troy #500 Recap:
Troy was bitten by the race bug again! After so many years of working on the sleds and not riding, he had a great time this season and this weekend getting back on a snowmobile to see if he could still do it. The chirping in the trailer from his daughters had to be the highlight of the season for him.
The weekend got off to a slow start. After seeing some creeping on the starting line and assuming a racer was going to be moved to the back row for the start, the light turned green and so Troy thought it would be a good idea to let them all go before hitting the throttle (insert chirping from his daughters here). The second race of the day would be at night and under the lights, where Troy had the most fun of the year being back on the track. The track was lipped up and a blast to race.
On Sunday, Troy started off feeling good on the sled and grabbed the holeshot but he made a few bad line choices. Other racers capitalized on the mistake, and he found himself fighting for 3rd place. The second moto, he was 2nd to the corner and looking to grab the holeshot award put up for the finals on Sunday by Bailey Motorsports, but he came up a little short and quickly found vision issues with no visor on his helmet due to a previous on-track incident. He was able to finish the race and conclude it was a great way to end the CSRA season.


The last season Troy raced was in 2003, and at that time the final race of the year was also at Horseshoe Resort. His last race in 2003 was in the Pro Open class where he suffered a mechanical issue and was not able to finish the race. It had always bothered him how he ‘finished’ his racing career then. Looking back, he realizes he just took a 21-year break.


KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2024 season, without them this would not be possible: BAILEY MOTORSPORTS, Dayco, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Motul, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Inc., Off Road Vixens, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Backwoods Promotions Inc., STUD BOY Traction, 139designs, Clean Media, St Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy


PHOTO CREDIT: Backcountry Motorsports Media // Shelby Mahon
RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/
Results:
Zoe:
Pro/Am Women – 3rd, 3rd
Junior – 10th, 7th
Troy:
Pro/Am Vet – 5th, 7th


Season Overall:
Zoe:
Pro/Am Women – 3rd
Junior – 7th
Troy:
Pro/Am Vet – 5th

KSR Makes the Long Trip to Timmins for Great Racing and Competition

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Oakwood, ON (March 14, 2024) – The Timmins Mechanical Solutions Snowcross weekend was worth the wait! After being rescheduled early in the season, KSR was finally able to load the trailer and head North to Timmins, Ontario, to find some snow and solid competition.

This past weekend saw increased entries and some added racers from the SCMX series who, like CSRA, are struggling with mother nature’s lack of snow this season. It was a long haul for KSR after being stopped and held for over 7 hours due to a road closure, and so the team was ecstatic to finally enter the City of Timmins before racing was set to begin on Friday.

Zoe #502 Recap:

Zoe recapped the weekend saying, “it was great to be back on a sled after a few weeks off! It was a long drive but totally worth it to see the coveted white stuff again.” Noting that the fluctuating temperatures constantly changed track conditions, Zoe was happy to be faced with different challenges each day.

Friday was a lighter race day with Zoe only competing in the Pro/am Woman’s class. She had some difficulty getting off the line quickly and had to work her way up the pack to secure third overall for the day. On Saturday, Zoe was not connecting as much as she would have liked to with the track and sled, so she fell behind with the green light and faced some hard battles. She was happy with the great competition and quality racing, although she ultimately missed the podium by one place.

The Junior class is always a challenge, but one that pushes her to strengthen her abilities to compete. There were some strong motos raced, and she placed 9th overall for the day. On Sunday, the track conditions changed quite a bit and she favored the conditions of the track that day stating, “I was able to gain speed in the corners and hit some more doubles!”. A solid morning saw her get off the line quicker and earn a 3rd in a junior moto (her top finish to date in the class), as well as a 2nd in Pro/am Women. After a small break, she went out for her final race of the weekend in Pro/am Women, placing 3rd in that moto and earning a 2nd overall for the day which again, was her best finish to date in the class. Zoe is hoping the weather cooperates for a bit longer to allow racers to get some more races in this season.

Troy #500 Recap:

Troy once again took the opportunity to jump on the sled in Timimins. Feeling more comfortable on the sled, he was able to grab some holeshots and lead a few laps before succumbing to arm pump and knowing his limits. Troy said, “there is no replacement to actual riding. I need to get out and ride again, not just on race weekends. It’s fun to be back out on the track with this group of guys.”

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2024 season, without them this would not be possible: Bailey Motorsports, Dayco, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Motul, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

PHOTO CREDIT: Shelby Mahon // Backcountry Motorsports Media

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

NEXT RACE: March 22-24 -Kitchener, Ontario

Results:

Zoe:

Pro/Am Women – 3rd, 4th, 2nd

Junior – 9th, 7th

Troy:

Pro/Am Vet – 6th, 6th, 6th

KSR Racer Zoe Accomplishes Goal of Pro/Am Women’s Podium Finish

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Oakwood, ON (January 31, 2024) – The January 27-28th weekend marked the first two rounds of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) 2024 season. The Kawartha Cup, held at the Lindsay Exhibition grounds, is KSR’s hometown race, and one where the team has celebrated many successes over the years. The CSRA crew put significant effort towards making this event happen, with weeks of snowmaking, and countless hours transforming the exhibition grounds into a world class snowcross event. The rain didn’t stop hundreds of riders from gearing up and lining up for the series opener.

Zoe #502 Recap:

With excitement for this upcoming season, Zoe was ready to race this weekend, and race she did! Last year she aged out of the Transition classes where she had been placed since age 9. This year, she moved up to the Junior class, and Pro/Am women on a completely different sled setup. Zoe reported it was different getting used to her 2024 Ski-Doo 600 RS but she was excited for the change. The Junior class is a challenging class to compete in, however these challenges fuel Zoe. Her sled was getting her off the line quickly, and she placed 6th on Saturday and 9th overall on Sunday. In the Pro/Am women’s class, her starts weren’t as quick as she was riding half throttle. She found the class fun to race in though and enjoyed competing with so many great riders. Her goal for the weekend was to get a Pro/Am women podium finish, so she was thrilled with two 3rd place finishes in her first event Pro/Am women’s race. The track challenged her with bumps, whoops, and tough corners but she loved the double section in front of the stands!

Troy Recap:

After 21 years, and countless races watching his daughters from the sidelines, Troy decided at the last minute to suit up, donning his retro Tekvest and other protective equipment that he had to scramble to find. After not even riding a sled in the past eight years, to then pulling up to the starting line for his first ever weekend competing in the Pro vet class, was certainly an experience and he and the team will never forget! To say it was an eye-opening experience for him is an understatement. Enjoying the whoops and tabletops, Troy felt right at home on the track. Coached and guided by his daughters, with a little razzing, Troy was able to finish his weekend with a 6th place overall on both days, feeling accomplished he was able to even walk by Sunday.

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2024 season, without them this would not be possible: Bailey Motorsports, Dayco, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Motul, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

PHOTO CREDIT: Shelby Mahon // Backcountry Motorsports Media

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

NEXT RACE: Feb 3-4 – Regional Snowcross – Lindsay, ON

Results:

Zoe – 3rd & 3rd Pro/Am women Jr 6th & 9th

Troy – 6th & 6th

KSR Racers Defends 2022 Titles Earning Two Championships for 2023

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Oakwood, ON (April 4, 2023) – What a weekend of racing! The team experienced it all over the final three days of the CSRA 2023 season, located at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, ON. From rain, to snow, sun, and wind, KSR racers took everything that was thrown at them with their heads down and determined to make the push and win championships in this final weekend of racing. They did just that, with Dakota winning the Pro Women’s Championship for 2023. Zoe was happy to see that the Transition Girls class was back on the schedule for this final weekend of racing, and went for a clean sweep, winning all motos and overall races each day.

The team is excited and grateful to their sponsors and supporters as they end the final weekend with six 1st place finishes in all weekend races, and they bring home two Championships with both Dakota and Zoe defending their titles from 2022.

Zoe #502 Recap:

This weekend was a great way to end the CSRA snowcross season. She was happy to race in the Transition Girls class, with six other girls, for the first weekend this class has been able to run all season. Zoe dominated this class, earning 6 heat wins, and 3 overall first place finishes, earning her the Championship title for Transition Girls! Even though she loved racing in this class, she was disappointed to drop the Junior Novice class for the final weekend.

In Transition 2, Zoe had some hard heats, but persevered though ending with a 9th place on Friday, and another 9th place finish on Saturday. She was determined to finish the season with a top 5 finish in this class though. On Sunday, she had a rough start on the line due to crashing in her first heat but worked hard to be able to finish 5th in Transition 2 on Sunday. She was happy to end the season, and her lat year racing in Transition, with a 1st place and 5th place. Zoe extended her appreciation for team sponsors, stating “I am so thankful for everyone who has helped and supported us throughout the 2023 season. I can’t wat to see you everyone at the banquet!”

Dakota #501 Recap:

Dakota can’t believe that the last race weekend of the season is over already! Horseshoe Resort was her favourite race this year, as she found that it had such a great vibe and energy. This past weekend certainly did not disappoint. She really enjoyed racing on the high air track and found that it fit her riding style perfectly! On Friday, Dakota won the Pro Women’s race, and finished 5th in Sport. Racing under the lights was a neat experience. Saturday, she didn’t race the Sport class, to preserve energy for Pro Women, which she ended up winning that day as well. On Sunday, she went 2-1 in her Pro Women heats, giving her first overall for the day.

On Sunday, Dakota enjoyed racing the full track in the Sport class, going all the way up the ski hill! She found her Ski-Doo was like a rocket shooting up the hill. She finished 7th on Sunday for Sport 600 and despite not being in the Sport class for points, she still ended up finishing with a fifth place overall. In reflecting back, Dakota found that this race season was full of highs and lows. While there were some stressful and discouraging days, there were plenty of happy memories, proud moments and high-flying feelings combined with unstoppable moments. Dakota would like to give a big thank you to her dad for putting in the countless time and effort into this sport for both her and her sister, and for always supporting her. Dakota also said, “I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. I would not have been able to do this without all my amazing sponsors and the support I have behind me!”

In closing of the 2023 season, Karkoulas Sisters Racing would really like to give a big shout out and thank you to everyone who has supported the team. We truly could not have done this without your support, and from the bottoms of our hearts, we thank you. We have been fortunate to have many of you in our lives from day one, or at a minimum it’s been multiple years of partnerships. It is this strong foundation that we have, where the team can build on it year after year and set new goals. We are already looking forward to 2024 and what it will bring.

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2023 season: Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

Also, KSR would like to extend a big thank you to Bailey Motorsports for their endless support, and to Blackriver Racing for allowing the team to practice with them and for always having a great track and atmosphere to train at.

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram )

2023 Final Results:

Dakota 501

Pro Women Champion

Sport class 5th overall

Zoe 502

Transition Girls Champion

Transition 2 class 5th overall  

Friday Results:

 Moto 1Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women1st1st1st
Sport 6002nd4th5th
Zoe 502   
Transition 26th7th9th
Transition Girls1st1st1st

Saturday Results:

 Moto 1               Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women1st1st1st
Sport 600DNSDNS 
Zoe 502   
Transition 25th5th9th
Transition Girls1st1st1st

Sunday Results:

 Moto 1               Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women2nd1st1st
Sport 6005th3rd7th
Zoe 502   
Transition 27th4th5th
Transition Girls1st1st1st


Photo Credit: Shelby Mahon // Backcountry Motorsports Media

Challenges in Kitchener Fuel KSR Racers for the Season Finale Next Weekend

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Oakwood, ON (March 29, 2023) – The Royal Distributing Cup held at Chicopee Resort in Kitchener, Ontario, this past weekend saw racers riding in a range of temperatures and snow conditions.  The Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) is in the final stretch of the race towards the coveted Championships, where stakes are high and emotions elevated.

With increased points pressures, KSR riders Zoe (502) and Dakota (501) were ready to give it their all. Despite the weekend not going exactly as they hoped for, they left Chicopee on a positive note ready to complete the season next weekend at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, ON.

Zoe #502 Recap:

Zoe found the track challenging this weekend. She struggled on Saturday, finding that her sled just wasn’t pulling as well as it usually does. On Saturday, she placed 8th in Transition 2, and 9th in the Junior Novice class. Sunday was a fresh start. As she went into her first motos, her starts weren’t the best and she found she wasn’t pulling through all of the soft snow. With some modifications to the setup, the improvements were noticed right away with her sled pulling much better. On Sunday, Zoe finished 7th in Transition 2, and 10th in Junior Novice. While it wasn’t her strongest weekend, Zoe is appreciative of the experience and looking forward to the excitement of the final race weekend next weekend. She is happy to see that the Transition 2 girls class will be running as well.

Dakota #501 Recap:

Dakota also experienced some difficulties this past weekend. On Saturday, her first Pro Women’s race was off to a great start. She placed 1st and was headed into the afternoon feeling great. During her first Sport moto, she blew a berm and went off the track. Undeterred, she got back on and continued the race. In the next Pro Women’s race, Dakota didn’t get a great start and had to work her way back to the front. She was proud of herself for pushing through, until she fell on the last lap about 10 feet from the finish line. This was a particularly hard hit, as she had given it her all to make up so much time and space, to fall short just before the finish. After that, Dakota raced a Sport moto and unfortunately had a mechanical issue leading her to not finishing. She started the Sport final in the back row due to her previous DNF, and so her goal was to just get out and have a safe ride. Unfortunately she took a tumble in an icy corner. Keeping her head up high, Dakota said, “it’s the bad days that make the good days even sweeter”. 

With that in mind, her Sunday was a sweet day. She finished first in Pro Women (both qualifiers), and was having a blast with the track, yelling “weee” as she raced around. In Sport Moto 1, she placed 3rd and in Moto 2 she placed 2nd. When it came down to the final though, Dakota did not make it out of the first corner and got stuck under another rider’s sled. Thankfully she was safe and uninjured, and ended the weekend with a positive attitude. She’s looking forward to the season finale next week!

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2023 season, without them this would not be possible: Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

Also, KSR would like to extend a big thank you to Bailey Motorsports for their endless support, and to Blackriver Racing for allowing the team to practice with them and for always having a great track and atmosphere to train at.

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)

NEXT RACE: March 31-April 2– Horseshoe Resort -Barrie, ON 

Saturday Results:

 Moto 1Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women3rd2nd2nd
Sport 6004th6th11th
Zoe 502   
Transition 25th6th8th
Junior/Novice4th6th9th

Sunday Results:

 Moto 1               Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women1st1st1st
Sport 6003rd2nd9th
Zoe 502   
Transition 26th5th7th
Junior/Novice6th4th10th

Photo Credit: Shelby Mahon // Backcountry Motorsports Media

KSR Racers Head North for Rounds Seven and Eight of the CSRA Championship 

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Oakwood, ON (March 8, 2023) – While much of southern Ontario was being hit by a winter storm, KSR was in Northern Ontario with sunny skies and warmer temperatures compared to the south. 

The weekend was kicked off with a practice session on Friday afternoon. Racers were loving the large track built by the CSRA crew, which featured ample snow and big air sections that were guaranteed to put smiles on the racers and spectators faces. As the weekend progressed, the track naturally became rougher and more challenging with the warmer temperatures. Each lap became a challenge from soft snow getting roosted, and for those racers behind a competitor, chances were high they were going to get a helmet full of snow before the checkered flag would fly.

The team had some highs and lows this past weekend but ultimately were able to overcome their challenges and come away with heads held high and a great feeling on how the weekend ended. Highlights would include Zoe (#502) getting on the podium for the first time this season in the highly competitive Transition 2 class. Also, Dakota (#501) overcame some fatigue and was able to ride in multiple races in the afternoon with short recovery time in the heavy wet snow conditions.

Dakota #501 Recap:

This weekend in Sudbury started off rough for Dakota. She hurt her sternum during practice on Friday, leading to difficulties on Saturday. She struggled to find her groove on the track, and slid off the track during Pro Women, and had another fall in the Sport class, which left her feeling disoriented. She managed to overcome her challenges, ending with a 2nd place in Pro Women and a 5th in Sport on Saturday. On Sunday, Dakota worked hard to change her mindset and to just have fun on the track. She found this helped, as her riding improved and she felt more comfortable on the track. She finished Sunday with a 1st in Pro Women and a 5th in Sport. This was one of her most challenging weekends this season; however, she is looking forward to moving past this weekend and building on her positive attitude and mindset at the next race in Kitchener.

Zoe #502 Recap:

This was Zoe’s second race for the 2023 season, due to prior cancellations. She really enjoyed the track layout. While Transition Girls did not run this weekend due to low entries, Zoe did race in Transition 2 (ages 10-13), and Junior Novice (ages 10-15). On Saturday, she had good heats for Transition 2, ending with 4th place in heat one and 2nd place in heat 2. These qualifiers gave her a good line pick for the final and she finished 6th overall. In Junior Novice, Zoe got 5th place in both heats, and finished 9th in the final. On Sunday, she had a good day with some ups and downs. In Transition 2, she had good heats, finishing 2nd in heat 1 and 4th in heat 2, which gave her a great pick for the finals. She was overall happy with her 3rd place finish.

Junior Novice did not go quite as well but Zoe still had a lot of fun. In her heats, she placed 4th in heat 1, and 5th in heat 2. In the finals, she cased a jump and fell off her sled which put her almost a full lap behind.  Overall, it was a great weekend and Zoe is looking forward to racing in Kitchener.

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2023 season, without them this would not be possible: Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

Also, KSR would like to extend a big thank you to Bailey Motorsports for their endless support, and to Blackriver Racing for allowing the team to practice with them and for always having a great track and atmosphere to train at. 

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Twitter, Facebook & Instagram)

NEXT RACE: March 25-26 – Chicopee Resort -Kitchener, ON 

Saturday Results:

 Moto 1Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women3rd1st2nd
Sport 6005th8th5th
Zoe 502   
Transition 24th2nd6th
Junior/Novice5th5th9th

Sunday Results:

 Moto 1               Moto 2Final Placing
Dakota 501   
Pro Women2nd1st1st
Sport 6005th4th5th
Zoe 502   
Transition 22nd5th3rd
Junior/Novice6th4th11th

Podium Finishes for Karkoulas Sisters Racing at Grand Prix Ski-Doo De Valcourt

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Oakwood, ON (February 16, 2023) – This past weekend marked the 40th year since the first Grand Prix De Valcourt first took place in 1983, and it did not disappoint fans or racers who came to enjoy a weekend packed full of great snowcross racing. This event is truly a must-attend for any winter motorsports fan, boasting that “every year, tens of thousands of fans and hundreds of athletes gather at the BIGGEST motorsport winter event in the WORLD.” It is a combination of speed, adrenaline, true passion for the sport, the atmosphere and overall uniqueness of the event that contributes to why so many people come to Quebec to enjoy and participate in this grand weekend.

The Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt has something for everyone, from snowmobile races on the oval track, races on the snowcross track, snow drags, and then the high-speed motorcycle and ATV racers on the oval track, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. For KSR, it’s one of the teams’ favorite events to attend each year. With it’s much anticipated return after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, it lived up to and exceeded team expectations.

This round of racing brought together racers from the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA), and SCMX, as they battled it out for points in their respected series, as well as some ISOC races that make the trek north to the birth place of Ski-Doo. This contributed to large classes and some fast-paced racing action!

Dakota (#501) had a great weekend in Valcourt. She practiced on Friday which helped her gain confidence on the track, and prepared her for her race the following day in the Pro Women’s class. On Saturday she won her qualifier and was feeling confident headed into the final. Her Ski-Doo was a rocket off the line and she was able to finish the day on top of the podium with an overall 1st place finish for the day. On Sunday, all racers were on their game. Dakota had a good qualifier placing 2nd. She carried the momentum into the final finishing 2nd place in the final.

Dakota reported, “it was a great race weekend! I love getting to race with more riders than I usually race against, and I really enjoyed the track. I’m always continuing to find new and faster lines, and am even more ready for the light to go green in Innisfil this coming weekend!”

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2023 season, without them this would not be possible: Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

Also, KSR would like to extend a big thank you to Bailey Motorsports for their endless support, and to Blackriver Racing for allowing the team to practice with them and for always having a great track and atmosphere to train at.

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)

NEXT RACE: March 4-5 – Sudbury Downs -Sudbury, ON

Karkoulas Sisters Racing Hits their Hometown Track for CSRA Season Opener

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Oakwood, ON (January 31, 2023) – After months of preparation and practice, the Karkoulas Sisters Racing (KSR) team was able to kick off the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) season opener at their hometown track in Lindsay, Ontario this past weekend. The FXR Kawartha Cup, located at Lindsay Exhibition, was a great event hosted by CSRA with hundreds of loads of snow trucked in to make one of the largest tracks racers have seen at this race location. With excitement and first race jitters, KSR racers, Dakota (501) and Zoe (502) hit the track in front of family and friends for the first time this season. Both racers had a great weekend, with some amazing takeaways and accomplishments.

Dakota advanced in classes this year and raced in her first Sport class. She really enjoyed getting the opportunity to race against different people she has not yet raced against. This advancement in classes encouraged Dakota to push herself and her riding abilities, which she continues to look forward as the season continues.

The Pro Women’s race on Saturday went better than Dakota could had asked for, with her going 1-1 in both motos. Sunday’s pro women race also went well. Despite her sled hesitating at the line in the first moto, she was able to make up time and experimented with line choices which proved effective in passing opponents while earning her second place. In moto 2 she was able to take 1st place, which gave her a first for the day in that class. Dakota was thrilled with these results and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season will bring!

Zoe’s weekend started off with a major change; where she found out that the Transition Girls class would be cancelled for the weekend due to lack of entries. She decided to pivot and race in Junior Novice for the first time, in addition to the Transition 2 class. On Saturday, Zoe won her first heat for Transition 2, however a crash in the second heat gave her 7th place. In the finals she placed 5th. For Junior Notice, she went 3-5 in her heats, and in the final placed 9th after a re-start where her sled unfortunately spun on the line.

On Sunday, Zoe started strong in Transition 2 by going 4-3 in her heats, and ended with a 6th place in the final. For Junior Novice, she went 5-7 in her heats and ended the day with an 8th overall. She was happy to be back at the track and racing. Her next race will be round 3 in Innisfil, ON as her classes aren’t run at the next race in Valcourt.

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2023 season, without them this would not be possible: Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Stud Boy Traction Products, 139 Designs, Clean Media, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

Also, KSR would like to extend a big thank you to Bailey Motorsports for their endless support, and to Black River Racing for allowing the team to practice with them.

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Facebook & Instagram)

NEXT RACE: February 11-12, 2023 – Valcourt, QC  

WEEKEND RACE RESULTS

Saturday: ClassHeat 1 Heat 2 Final
ZoeTransition 21st7th5th
Junior/Novice3rd5th9th
DakotaPro Women1st1st1st
Sport5th5th6th
Sunday
ZoeTransition 24th3rd6th
Junior/Novice5th7th8th
DakotaPro Women2nd1st1st
Sport3rd3rd8th

2022 Season Final Rounds

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KSR Secures Three Championships at Season Finale

Oakwood, ON (April 5, 2022) – Talent wins races but determination, resilience and hard work win championships.  This past weekend the team travelled to Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario with the usual nerves associated with the final run in the points race for championships. The weekend saw the team experience many exciting highs but also a very devastating low when Brooklyn (#500) had an accident in her first and subsequently only Moto of Pro/Am Women.

Brooklyn #500

Brooklyn entered the weekend feeling strong and confident after practice on Friday.  She was only six points behind second place in the championship points and set her goal to close that gap.  Coming out strong she had a great race until the final lap on the large downhill section where she lost control and went over the front of her sled.  Unable to get up, the quick actions of CSRA flaggers kept her safe while medics arrived to assess her.  She was subsequently sent to local hospital and after two long days of many tests and diagnostics it was discovered that the impact of presumably the handle bar to her right side of abdomen caused some bleeding into her right abdomen.  She was unable to finish out the season as she so desperately aspired to and ends with a 4th place overall in the Pro/Am Women category.  There is much rest ahead for the young rider and some follow-up tests in the weeks to come.  KSR cannot thank everyone enough for all their texts, messages and calls sending healing vibes and support to Brooklyn.

Zoe #502

Zoe continued her winning streak by sweeping the Transition Girls class all weekend long and going undefeated the entire season for the title of 2022 Transition Girls Champion.  Transition 2 saw her mainly in the top 5 for motos and mid pack in the finals.  Zoe was especially happy with her 9th place finish on Sunday from the back row which was a result of “superman off the bars” in her second moto.  In describing the season Zoe said, “I feel like it flew by, but I enjoyed every minute of it”. She describes the last race weekend of the 2022 season as a great one, and is happy that the Transition girls class was running once again.

Dakota #501

Still in shock that the 2022 snowcross season is already over, Dakota couldn’t be more pleased with her results. Going into Saturday, Dakota was quite anxious but went out there and did her best going 2:1 in Junior 14-17 which put her first overall for the day. She finished off the day Saturday taking the win in both motos in Pro/Am women, a result she would repeat on Sunday securing a MyLaps clean sweep of green (demonstrating an overall win for each and every event). Dakota describes her race day Sunday  as, “an incredible day as I had a clean sweep winning all my races. I also, officially defended my overall championship in Junior 14-17 winning it again this year, and am now the new champion title holder in Pro Women”.  With extreme gratitude, Dakota was happy to take to the podium in the pro show on Sunday to thank the many sponsors supporting the KSR team. 

Weekend Results

  Saturday Sunday
Brooklyn    
Pro/Am Women DNF DNS
     
Dakota    
Pro/Am Women 1st 1st
Junior 14-17 1st 1st
     
Zoe    
Transition Girls         1st 1st
Transition 2 12th 9th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year end National Championship Standings

Dakota – Pro/Am Women Champion
Dakota – Junior Boys/mixed (14-17) Champion
Zoe – Transition Girls (8-13) Champion
Zoe – Transition 2 (11-13) 7th
Brooklyn – Pro/Am Women 4th

 

Triple Crown events

Pro/Am Women Dakota – 1st Brooklyn – 3rd
Junior 14-17 Dakota – 1st  
Transition Girls Zoe – 1st  
Transition 2 Zoe – 5th  

 

KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support this 2022 season: Bailey Motorsports, Motul, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Backwoods Promotions, Scott Sports Canada, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, Dayco, Off-Road Vixens, Stud Boy Traction Products, Atlas Brace, 139 Designs, Clean Media, Tekvest, St. Onge Recreation, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.

KSR would like to give a special shout out to the Weir Family and BlackRiver Racing for opening up their amazing training grounds to the team this past winter and providing the team with the opportunity for skill development and seat time. 

RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/

FOLLOW US: @KSRsnowcross (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)