[POST RACE REPORT]
Oakwood, ON (April 2, 2019) – When one looks at the notoriety of a National Championship Snowcross title, it’s important to recognize that earning this title is not all about the skill, it’s also about the will. It’s about being determined, and testing oneself to their max and then some. This past season, all three racers on Karkoulas Sisters Racing (“KSR”) demonstrated their dedication to become crowned champions.
Brooklyn #500 defended her Championship title in Junior girls with an almost clean sweep this season. Dakota #501 echoed this accomplishment, defending her National Championship title in Transition Girls. Only Dakota was able to take the checkered in each and every moto in the class. The team’s success did not end with those two stellar accomplishments though. Dakota was able to earn a second place overall in Championship points in the Transition 2 mixed class and the team’s youngest racer, Zoe #502, had a break out year earning second overall in the Transition 1 mixed class. The team owes much of their success, in what is most arguably their most accomplished season to date, to the support of their many sponsors, including Bailey Motorsports, and the Compound Muskoka for creating an incredible practice track for the girls to hone in on technical skills and training.
Since entering the point’s race in the sport of Snowcross by racing full seasons, the last weekend of racing has always been one filled with nerves and anxiety. Previous years has seen the girls entering mere points between fellow competitors in the race for Championship titles. However, as a result of KSR’s efforts and dedication to practice, the team saw consistent results all season long with little breathing room in the points lead as they headed into the final race weekend.
Brooklyn #500
Brooklyn shifted her attention from the girl’s class to proving herself against the boys. The last couple of races saw the racer achieving top five but she felt she had more to give. That’s exactly what she exemplified this final weekend, even taking the 
checkered in several Motos. Overall she accomplished a podium finnish both days with a third place on Saturday in the Mystik Lubricants National and a second place on Sunday in the Dayco National Finals, both held at the Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario. Overall she achieved fourth place in the National Championship Junior 1. Of notable mention, Brooklyn made a decision a few races into the series to register for the Pro/Am Woman’s class to give her some seat time each day before her Junior 1 races. Never did she expect the outcome in this class, where she was the top racer for first place finishes, with 6 wins, just missing the podium by 6 points!
Dakota #501
Dakota had a far smoother and consistent race season this year thanks to more seat time at the Compound Muskoka. She showed a real competitive edge taking the checkered in all Transition Girl’s motos and many Transition 2 motos all season 
long, but the best times to watch the young rider was this past weekend when she had a few bad starts and dug deep to make up places earning a third Saturday and second Sunday. Her riding style as she passed sled after sled was calculated and fierce as she maneuvered her sled through the large group. Dakota is so excited for not only defending her Championship in Transition Girls, but to don a dress and stand between the first and third place young gentleman on the Transition 2 podium in the series upcoming awards banquet, demonstrating girls can ride too!
Zoe #502
KSR’s most improved award goes to…. Zoe! This 9 year old shocked many this season, with her improvement in riding, control and fierceness off the starting line. Zoe is known for always having a big smile on her face and the member of KSR who keeps 
things light, win or lose. However, she certainly aimed for the wins this season. After several moto checkers early in the season, Zoe was bitten by the competitiveness bug and set her sights on podium finishes throughout the season in both Transition Girls and Transition 1 mixed class. Going into the final race weekend at Horseshoe Resort was met with trepidation for the young rider after sustaining a minor foot fracture at this same venue in last season’s finale. She was however able to get into the right mindset and had her best weekend of racing earning a third place in Transition girls on Sunday and a second in the Transition 1 final the same day. This earned her a second place overall in National Championship points!
Bailey Motorsports
KSR would like to also give a huge shout out and congratulations to the BAILEY MOTORSPORTS team who earned the National Championship titles in the Pro 450 Snow Bike Class by Yannick Boucher #53 and in the Sport 450 Snow Bike Class with Ryan Hunt #729. Team member Shawn Marinoff #981 took the third overall in the same class. Well done gentleman! Lastly, KSR would like to congratulate fellow Transition Girls and Transition 1 rider Hailey Belanger #574 for a stellar start to her season and overcoming an injury to make it back on the track for the last couple of race weekends.
Thanks to all of our friends, family, and fans who have support KSR racers this season. It’s been a great one, and we can’t wait to return to the track later this year!
KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for their support as well: BAILEY MOTORSPORTS, Sunoco Racing, HMK USA, Lucas Oil, Off Road Vixens, Backwoods Promotions Inc., Backcountry Motorsports Media, Troy Lee Designs, TEAMLTD, DEFT FAMILY, Flybyu Motorsports, STUD BOY Traction, St-Onge Recreation, Dayco, WTD Gloves, Rox Speed FX, Inc., C&A Pro Skis, Scott Sports Canada, The Compound – Muskoka, Tekrider TekVest, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy, Ski-Doo
RESULTS: To see full results for both KSR & Bailey Motorsports, visit http://snowcross.com/results-points/