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:

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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.