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....

James Lissimore photos:

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.

James Lissimore Photos:


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.