Morden

Evennou on the podium at Morden


Another weekend, another race in the books, another podium for the team. This weekend was looking pretty ugly at first with all the rain that happened on Saturday but the track ended up being pretty good on Sunday.
Teddy has definitely established himself as the favorite to win the title, that first moto he was on it and he really made a statement to his competition. Unfortunately, his motor locked up in the second moto, which is a harsh reality in this class. 250F's tend to do that sometimes and the team learned from it and it won't happen again. Luckily he had a pretty solid lead over Nye going into the moto so he only ends up being down 2 points. He can gain that back with one moto win so there's plenty of time left to take care of business.
Nick has been a clutch guy this year. When Teddy dnf'd, Nick kept the teams podium streak alive with a 3rd in the moto and 3rd overall. I know he's not happy with that though, he wants to win one of these soon. Good thing he loves sand, maybe he'll finally pull it off at Gopher Dunes.
I'm sure Brock was hoping for a mud race. The BC native is no stranger to mud and has had some of his best finishes when the going gets slimey. He proved that by cutting the fastest lap in practice when the track was still a soupey mess. Still, in the first moto he finished a solid 6th so he's been getting it done rain or dry this season.
Here's a few photos from Morden:

James Lissimore photos




Nick gets his interview time



More interviews, now for TV.

Teddy leading the second moto.

Nick charging to a second moto podium

Nick battles with Kyle McGlynn

Teddy gets on the box with a win in the first moto.

TV time for Teddy

Teddy takes the moto 1 win

Pat mans the pit board while Teddy leads

Brock on the move in moto 1

Teddy

Nick

Teddy

Brock

Nick

Edmonton

Teddy Maier

This weekend we were at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta and it's a great facility. The track is right at the famous drag strip and next door to Edmonton International Airport so the location is perfect. The track itself is completely flat but the dirt is good and they've done a good job with the layout. This track is faaast though, wide open everywhere and you need a fast bike; which is good, our bikes definitely held their own against anything on the track.

Teddy is serious about being the fastest guy in the class. Though most guys would sit back and let Dean Wilson go since he was only planning on racing the first 3 rounds, Teddy was determined to get in there and race him. He even edged Wilson out in qualifying to take the number 1 spot. Then in both motos, Teddy got out front early and pushed really hard. Even after Wilson caught him, he did his best to hang with him. Teddy is never happy with second and you know he'll be gunning for the win next weekend.

Brock had a pair of comback rides. He got pinched off on the start in the first moto and worked his way up from 20th to 9th, then in the second moto he put in a great ride, coming all way back from a first turn crash to go from last to 8th.

Nick did not have the weekend he was looking for. In the first moto, some mud jammed his shifter causing the bike to be stuck in 3rd gear, which he still finished a solid 12th. Then in the second moto he crashed out. He's looking forward to next weekend, he likes the Morden track so he'll be happy to get back up and battle with the leaders.

Here's a few shots from the weekend:

James Lissimore Photos:



MX2 Podium

Brock Hoyer

Nick Evennou

Teddy leading the first moto

Brock Hoyer, Teddy Maier and fellow Kawasaki pilot, Dean Wilson

Teddy

Nick Evennou

Brock Hoyer

Teddy Maier out front again in the second moto

Teddy and Pat O'Connor

Rob Furhman takes Brock's bike to the line

Rob Furhman

Pat O'Connor

Brock Hoyer

Teddy Maier

Brock Hoyer

Mike and Nick

Teddy

More Podium Action at Calgary

Nick Evennou(r) gets on the podium at Calgary


We were in Calgary this weekend at Wild Rose MX Park. This place is really cool, it's right in the middle of the city and the downtown skyscrapers dominate the skyline. Plus, the hotel is within walking distance so this round is definitely one of the most looked forward to of the year.

Things went well for the team this weekend. After last weekend's misfortunes for Nick and Brock it was great to see them both turn things around in a big way. Plus, Teddy established that he's the number one contender for the title this season.
Nick was so happy to get back on the podium. He's had a huge monkey on his back for a while now and to finish second in the final moto took a huge weight off his shoulders. He is looking forward to backing it up in Edmonton next weekend.
For Brock, his 5th in the first moto established that he belongs with the leaders and he knows he can be there every moto now. It's great to see his confidence grow with every race.

Now they're off to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton next weekend, another track that has great facilities and lots of spectators. Should be another great weekend for the Leading Edge Kawasaki team.

Here's a few photos from Calgary....

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Round 1 - Kamloops

Teddy on the podium at Round

Well, we're finally off and racing for 2009 and it's great that series kicked off right here in Kamloops. The Leading Edge shop is not far from the track so it was great to have so many friends and supporters at the race.

Brock showed he wanted it badly for his friends and family, logging some of the fastest laptimes in the MX2 class. Unfortunately things didn't go so well for him in the motos but sometimes that happens. He knows he belongs with the front runners now so I'm sure that will translate well for next weekend when he heads to Calgary.

Nick really had something to prove after last season and he also was on fire in practice and qualifying but too bad he was also taken down in the same first turn crash that claimed Brock. You can see the heart the kid has though, he charged back through the pack with a huge gash on his face and only quit when the CMRC pulled him off of the track due to all the blood he was leaving behind. His 4th place in moto 2 shows he's serious about the title this year.

What can you say about Teddy? The guy has been hurt all winter and just started riding again a month ago yet once that gate dropped he was right there battling for the win. He is so solid, you can always count on him to deliver the goods. A podium spot is a great way to kick off the season, especially when you know Dean Wilson isn't racing the entire series. Way to go Teddy!

Missy had a rough start in the Women's class but she rebounded well in the second moto with a 3rd. Next weekend she'll be looking to get up there and try and take Heidi Cooke on.

Here's few shots from the weekend:

James Lissimore Photos

Missy Hackett leads Jocelyn Killough in the second Women's moto

Teddy claimed third overall with his 2-3 moto scores

Pat O'Connor won the top wrench award for the team and took home a new portable TV

Even with a huge gash in his head, Nick Evennou came out and snagged the second moto holeshot.

Teddy Maier

Nick and Teddy battle it out in the second moto.

Pat waves on his rider

Nick out front in the second moto.


Brock

Teddy

Nick

Brock

Nick

Nick and Mike. Waiting for practice

Brock

Teddy

Rob get's Brock's bike ready for action

Mike with Nick's machine

The team riders showed up in a helicopter, landed right on the start straight.

Arenacross Wrap Up - Brock takes the Open title

Brock took the win during Saturday's Open main event and took the Championship



Well, another series is in the books and what a roller coaster it was. After the last 2 rounds it looked like Teddy would wrap up the title as he had a comfortable lead in both classes. Well, as we all know with racing, nothing is for certain untill the final checkered flag falls. Teddy ended up breaking his leg while riding back home and just like that he was out. Luckily, Jeremy Medaglia was able to be recruited for the weekend and he did a great job. Considering he had never ridden an arenacross before it was tough to guess how he would do. Amazingly enough, he hopped on Teddy's bike and didn't even need a clicker adjusted. Not only that, he swept both main events on Friday night, his first ever ax race. Things didn't go as well on Saturday, as he got a flat tire in the Lites main but still he bounced back to finish second behind Brock in the Open main. Not bad for someone who got a last minute call up to come out and race a bike he'd never ridden before.

With Teddy out, Brock would end up being the man to carry the team in the Championship and he rose to the ocassion. He would end up being the best overall rider for the weekend, reeling off 3 straight second place finishes, winning the Head to Head race on Saturday and then capping it all off with the final win in the Open class. The win gave him the Open class championship as well. All in all a great series for him.

Kris Foster was also racing for the team. Despite not having a chance to ride much lately he still did pretty good. He finished fourth in both of the Lites main events and that was good enough to give him third overall in the Championship.

Here's a few photos from the weekend.

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Rick Foster and Pat O'Connor rush to change Jeremy's flat tire after the Lites main event.


Jeremy Medaglia was on fire all weekend in his fill in ride.


Missy Hackett finished second in the Ladies class.


Foster bangs bars with Colton McLean


Darcy Lange(09) was a suprise guest for the teams opening ceremonies parade lap.


Brock was the most consistent rider of the weekend.


Foster


Medaglia


Hoyer


Foster


Medaglia


Jeremy and Brock share the podium on Friday.


Missy Hackett


Jeremy gets interviewed after taking the win on Friday night


Hoyer


Medaglia


Jeremy Medaglia with his new ride.


Friday's Factory Rider for a Day winners pose with the team.

Nex Trax Arenacross Series Weekend Number Two

The team celebrates a successfull weekend.



Well, another weekend is in the books as the team was back in Chiliwack for Rounds 3 and 4 of the Nex-Trax Canadian Arenacross Series. Things went pretty well last weekend at the opening round but this weekend was even better. Teddy won every main event, though he was later docked 5 positions in Friday's Lites main which was unfortunate. Still he swept the rest and proved he was the fastest rider on the track.

Brock had a breakthrough weekend. He's long had the speed to run with the front runners but lacked the confidence to do it. Well that changed this weekend when he was all over Kyle Beaton in the first heat race and then won his Open qualifier. He backed that up with a second in Friday's Open main behind his teammate Maier. Brock still made a few mistakes that held him back from some more top positions but it's great to see his progress.

Kris also looked a lot better this weekend. With another weekend of racing under his belt you could see him getting more comfortable on his new Kawasaki. He even ended up on the podium on Friday when he got third in the Lites Main event(and was bumped to second with Teddy's penalty). Kris is so talented, you know that he'll be going even faster when the series resumes in January.

Here's a few photos from the weekend. The team now takes a break for a month before the series resumes in January.

James Lissimore Photos:



Teddy and Brock were a familiar podium sight on the weekend.

Teddy was the class of the field, winning all the main events with relative ease.

Missy Hackett was racing the Women's class for the team this weekend.

Brock and Teddy again on the podium.

Teddy gets the jump on the pack.

Kris gets some podium time.

Teddy signing autographs.

Teddy's Mechanic, Pat O'Connor, with his son Nick.

Teddy and Brock discuss lines.

Teddy.

Kris.

Teddy.

Brock.

Brock.

Brock.

The pit display looked impressive.

Kris making sure everything was in order before his race.

The bikes.

Chilliwack Arenacross Weekend One

Teddy won Friday night's Open main.



Well, the first weekend of the Nex-Trax Canadian Arenacross series is in the books and it was a pretty succesfull weekend for the team. Though a few more wins would have been nice, Teddy was pretty consistent with a win and 3 second place finishes. Brock's results didn't reflect how well he rode. His 4th on friday night and pair of 5ths on Saturday were still pretty good but he showed podium speed all weekend. Next weekend with some good starts he will be right in the mix.

The team had a great presence this weekend, we had the semi parked inside the Heritage Center with a full complement of team bikes out front. Alongside team riders Maier and Hoyer there was also Kris Foster, who was making a return to Kawasaki's after a season on KTM's and the team's new Ladies class rider Missy Hackett. Also, Kawasaki has put together a "Factory Rider for a Day" program for the arenacross series where a lucky rider is selected to pit with the team and ride a specially prepared 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle.

Now the team looks forward to next weekend, the series returns to Chilliwack for rounds 3 and 4 so everyone will be looking to build on this weekend and put more green bikes on the podium.

For more info and photos of the weekends racing action, check out James Lissimore's photo reports at http://jkliss.blogspot.com/


Here's a few shots from the weekend:


James Lissimore Photos




The team had a great presence with the rig and a full compliment of bikes out front.





Teddy was a front runner all weekend.



Hoyer rails a berm.

Teddy

Kris Foster made his return to the Leading Edge program this weekend. His best finish was a 5th on Friday.

After missing friday's action after a practice crash, Missy Hackett made her team debut on Saturday.

Hoyer battles with Ryan Lockhart

Teddy

Foster

Foster

The team riders do a hot lap with the Factory Rider for a Day recipients on Saturday night.

Teddy and Brock

Brock