[POST RACE RECAP]
Karkoulas Sisters Racing Kicks off Season Opener at Home Track in Lindsay
Oakwood, ON (March 3, 2021) – This past weekend, KSR racers Dakota and Zoe were extremely eager to undergo the highly anticipated and, respectfully, long awaited first race weekend. After months of preparation and countless hours spent at The Compound Muskoka, the girls were fired up, prepared, and confident to take on the Kawartha Cup Regional Snowcross home opener, in Lindsay, ON.
First race jitters were set aside the moment that our racers got to that starting line, dialled down the nerves and welcomed the adrenaline to kick in.
Zoe #502
Zoe Karkoulas was the first of the KSR racers to get the green light last weekend, in her Transition 2 class. This race in particular showed a direct correlation between time spent practicing and improvement, as Zoe was able race a phenomenal moto, securing a strong first place finish in this qualifier.
The day did not slow down for our youngest racer as she then moved on to take another first place in a very competitive transition girls’ race. Spirits were high going into her second Transition 2 qualifier, as Zoe carried a confidence boost from her first two races. While battling in the early laps of the race, Zoe hit a kicker while trying to make a pass on the outside of the track. This caused her sled to get away from her, but she was quickly after to remount her Ski-Doo while also starting it herself with just one pull! Zoe finished her second Transition Girls moto with a first and her Transition 2 final with a 11th after getting stuck behind a sled in the first corner of the track, along with half of the pack.
After a very impressive morning, Zoe then had to repeat all five races again with the new COVID-19 policy programing! She ended up with a second and a first in the Transition Girls’ class (giving her a first overall) and a fifth place finish in the Transition 2 final. When asked about her thoughts on the season opener, Zoe said, “It was a good weekend and with lots of support I could leave the track with 2 gold medals which makes me unbelievably happy! I am now ready to race again next weekend!”
Dakota #501
Dakota Karkoulas’ day was powered by perseverance. With two very tough battles in the Junior Girl’s class, she ended up with a second place finish. Hungry for the win, she was able to set everything else aside and focus for her next two Junior Girls motos. She raced strong and proved that she is a force to be reckoned with after winning both of her Junior Girls’ classes in the second half of the day.
Not to be underestimated, Dakota will push herself to the fullest while riding smart and hard in every race. While fighting to defend her championship in the Junior Girls’ class, Dakota also battled it out in the Junior 14-17 class. With so many races in one day, Dakota’s endurance had proven to be a vital component leading to her success with two over all third place finishes in a highly competitive class. When asked about the weekend, Dakota said, “This weekend was amazing! There was so much tight competition and great battles! I am so happy I was able to be a part of this weekend and podium in all my classes. I had so much support and help, it was truly amazing.”
Overall, Karkoulas Sisters Racing is incredibly proud and happy with the performance of their two regional racers this past weekend. With ten races each, there was not a single free minute and so the team would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who provided support and assistance.
KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for this support: BAILEY MOTORSPORTS, Ski-Doo, Motul, Fly Racing, Backwoods Promotions Inc., Off Road Vixens, STUD BOY Traction, St-Onge Recreation, Dayco, Rox Speed FX, Inc., C&A Pro Skis, SCOTT Sports, Scott Sports Canada, The Compound – Muskoka, Tekvest, 139 designs, Clean Media, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.
RESULTS: To see full results for the CSRA Series, visit: http://live.tracksideresults.com/csra/
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NEXT RACE: Postponed due to COVID-19 zoning changes impacting a large majority of CSRA races. The next scheduled race is March 27-28th in Barrie, ON.
