POST RACE REPORT
Oakwood, ON (February 19, 2019) – Heading into a hometown race is unlike all other races. There is a little more hype and excitement with the idea of additional family and friends in the stands which also tends to add some increased pressure to perform well. This is exactly what the Karkoulas Sisters Racing (KSR) team members experienced this past family day weekend at the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) FXR Kawartha Cup in Lindsay, Ontario.
Saturday started with a brief practice period before racing commenced. With a determined mindset, KSR racers set their fine-tuned sleds to work. Brooklyn #500 was the first to
line up to go green on her 2019 Ski-Doo RS. Still running off the joy of a successful weekend at Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt in Valcourt, Quebec the previous weekend , she hit the light and grabbed the holeshot without looking back. This started her day off right, where she proceeded to win both Motos of her Junior Girls class, and a Moto in Junior 1, ultimately earning her a first place in both classes.
Dakota #501 brought her fast and furious self to compete in her hometown, winning both Transition Girl Motos. In Transition 10-13 the young rider went 1-2 in her Heats and third in the final. Dakota continues to grow and show more and more control over her 2018 Ski-Doo RS every race she runs. 
Zoe #502 brought out the checkered herself for the first time in her racing career on a “big sled” in her Transition 8-10 heat. Beaming after great rides going 2-1 in the heats, the nine year old racer accomplished a fifth in the final. The Transition Girls class saw her with a podium finish, with a second place overall. She is consistently pushing herself (and the throttle) further each race and developing growth and comfort while increasing her racer abilities.
Saturday’s race day was also a little extra special because team KSR had the opportunity to introduce Caroline Wiley from SeeWhatSheCanDo, a hub that gives active women the advice, inspiration and female sports coverage they’ve always wanted but could never find. Through multimedia they highlight all the wonderful accomplishments and activities inspiring women to engage in, both locally and beyond. KSR’s goal with See What She Can Do (SWSCD), is to introduce the sport of Snowcross to girls and women as an exciting and attainable activity to participate in. Stay tuned for KSR’s story to be published on their social media and information on how to get involved in Snowcross. KSR will aim to break the sport down to the basics of equipment required to the feel of pulling up to the starter’s line. For more information on SWSCD and how to be your best active self and positively influence others, visit www.seewhatshecando.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Saturday’s race day also featured the FXR Top Gun Shoot-Out, an exciting snowmobile vs. snow bike race that had many people surprised with the results. This shoot out really did turn out to be a head-to-head with both bikes and sleds making it through many elimination rounds. In the end, KSR was enthused to see two Bailey Motorsports team members line up in the three way battle for the $5000 prize. Both Ryan Hunt #729 on his 2019 Ski-Doo RS and #53 Yanick Boucher on his Husky 450 Snow Bike against second place X-games winner #42 Jesse Kirchmeyer in the 3 lap final round. Hunt was quick on the light earning the holeshot, closely followed by Boucher putting the pressure on with quick corners that the bikes are known for. With a bail off heading into the second lap by Boucher, Hunt had a bit more play room before taking the checkered flag with a huge fist pump and ear to ear grin. It was a very exciting end to a successful day for the team.
KSR was humbled by the amount of support that turned out for the event. Family, friends and fans all braved cold temperatures, frosty toes and frigid bleacher seats to support these racers. Each and every time KSR crossed that finish line (bringing out the checkered in many of them) the cheering could be heard across the entire track and pits. Their unconditional love and support will forever be appreciated by the entire team.
KSR would like to thank the following sponsors for this support: Sunoco Racing, HMK USA, Lucas Oil, Backcountry Motorsports Media, Backwoods Promotions Inc., Off Road Vixens, 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
RESULTS: To see full results for both KSR & Bailey Motorsports, visit www.snowcross.com/race-results