Oakwood, ON (March 27, 2018) – It was an incredible weekend spent racing at Chicopee Ski Resort in Kitchener, Ontario for the Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Race March 24-25th. With the season winding down, and questions of enough snow for the race to run, Karkoulas Sisters Racing (“KSR”) was ecstatic to pull into the event location greeted with a hill full of snow, and an impeccable track created by Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) organizers. The track had it all; hills, jumps, whoops and all the fun stuff the girls have become accustomed to riding thanks to their practice time at The Compound – Muskoka. KSR racers dedication to practicing over March Break certainly paid off for them this weekend with multiple podium finishes earned.
Dakota #501:
Dakota had her usual drive, speed and love for the air this weekend, and she rode smoother than ever before due to some improvements with her technical riding. She was more driven than ever to extend a points lead in the race for the Championship and was successful in her endeavor. She swept the Transition Girls class in all Motos for the weekend and had several moto wins in Transition 11-13 ending the weekend with 2nd on Saturday and 4th on Sunday after a little rubbing that threw out a ball joint affecting her steering. While Dakota was disappointed that the steering issue slowed her down, she was still proud to have led so many laps this weekend which earned money donated towards Laps for Muscular Dystrophy.
Zoe #502:
Zoe had another consistent weekend on her Ski-Doo RS, gaining seat time and comfort. She continues to jump on that sled with no reservations and enjoys each and every moto without getting intimidated by the more experienced riders she lines up against. The highlights of the weekend for Zoe were on her 200 sled, where she took the checkered on Saturday in a moto and ended up 3rd overall for the day. Even better than this though, was when she got atop her sled for her second moto on Sunday with determination in her eyes. She rode like a ‘girl on a mission’, absolutely sending it over a large section of whoops in front of the spectators. She battled hard for first but came up just a little shy of the win. Although she just missed out on podium for the day with a fourth overall, that race was one for the memory bank as she held nothing back and gave a huge thank you to Shelby Mahon from Backcountry Motorspors Media.
Brooklyn #500:
Brooklyn had a consistent and successful weekend taking the win both days in Junior girls, and giving her a small points lead for the championship and upcoming final race weekend. When asked her thoughts about the weekend she expressed disappointment in her Junior 1 (14-15) class from Saturday, feeling like she was losing time and couldn’t put a finger on where. This made her driven for the Sunday Junior 1 class, where she started her second Moto absolutely flying with the pack. She was coming around the last half of the final lap in 5th when she landed hard, causing immediate pain to her knee. This led to her letting go of the throttle and losing her position, but she finished the race and after some first aid and care, she is more determined than ever to rest up and race hard at the upcoming final race of the series.
KSR cannot thank all their track friends enough for all of their concern, support and attention they provided. It is a true testament to the nature of motorsports families when competition gets put aside, and everyone comes together when one of our own is hurting. Special thanks goes out to CSRA official Brock Norris for his assistance and track medic Rob for his care and follow up.
KSR would like to extend a special congratulations to Bailey Motorsports Pro Rider Taylor McCoy #335 for his incredible showing Saturday with a heat win and a 3rd in his second heat. Teammate Ryan Hunt had a solid ride with impressive airtime earning him 5th in the Pro Final that same day. Sunday saw the riders back on the track with Taylor taking 5th in the final after strong heat races and Ryan 7th.
The Pro Lite division saw Isaac StOnge #117 coming on strong with two heat wins and a 2nd in the final on Saturday. Sunday he came out just as solid starting the afternoon with a heat win, then in his second heat and final he had a few bail offs seeing him finish 9th in the main. Isaac will head into the final weekend with a 47 point lead for the championship with his usual drive and fortitude.
Yannick Boucher #53, Bailey Motorsports Snow Bike rider, certainly put down impressive lap times on a huge track. Saturday he earned a second in the main. Sunday saw the rider actually lap the entire pack, the magnitude of such a feat impressive given the sheer size of this particular track. Needless to say the rider swept the class in both heats and finals Sunday. Congratulations Yannick!
KSR would like to extend a huge thank you to their sponsors and supporters: BAILEY MOTORSPORTS, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Backwoods Promotions Inc., Off Road Vixens, Lucas Oil Products Canada, Dayco, STUD BOY Traction, Troy Lee Designs, SCOTT Motosports, Laps for Muscular Dystrophy
RESULTS: To see full results for both KSR & Bailey Motorsports, visit www.snowcross.com/race-results
NEXT RACE: March 30-April 1, 2018 (Barrie, ON)
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