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TRRNS CRN NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS ‘92
What is Motocross?
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Motocross racing is a closed
circuit race over man-made obsta
cles or natural terrain for a fixed
amount of time.
For amateur racers, like Chris
Lee and his sons Brett and Matt of
Walton, that means about 15-20
minutes of strenuous, thrilling
action. It's a demanding sport with
the most stress being placed on the
knees, shoulders and arms, so rid
ers must stay in top physical condi
tion to be at their best. Professional
motocross riders have been report
ed to be the most physically fit ath
letes and many compete in triathlon
events to help them maintain that
conditioning.
tive event, about 40 riders vie for
front position, completing laps, by
careening down hills, up banks,
around sharp turns and over bumps.
Bikes will often reach a height of
30 feet above the track at some
jumps.
Riders compete in divisions
according to bike size and rider's
age and experience.
While not as popular in Ontario
as in the United States, there were
about 600 licensed members of the
Continental Motosport Ciub
(CMC) in the province as of 1991.
With many of the races run
indoors now, the idea of running an
outdoor, natural track is a unique
experience today. On outdoor
tracks, weather conditions mean
nothing and racers have often rid
den in snow storms, which is, Chris
Lee says, "every bit as miserable as
it sounds."
Though referees are present at
races it comes down to essentially
who gets there first, thus their role
is minimal. As well, though the
sport is highly competitive, riders
realize the potential dangers of not
exercising common sense on the
track. Many motocross racers
agree that it is, to some extent a
gentleman's race, with the rate of
injury no worse than that of minor
hockey.
Justin Jankowski of Clinton unloads his bike at a practice
session at the Lee farm in Walton.
National race, 4 days
of motocross excitement
The sport of motocross—one of
the most physically demanding
sports in the world. The high fly
ing acrobatics and gravity defying
manoeuvers endured by both man
and machine are enough to turn any
seasoned spectator's hair grey.
Many of the modem day warriors
who tolerate the torture and battle
of a motocross race are in for a
challenge at Walton, one of
Canada's toughest, natural terrain,
outdoor motocross circuits.
The age span of motocross com
petitors ranges from three to 50
years of age. Serious racers pre
pare for days and weeks, tuning
their bodies and their minds with
hard physical exercise including
running, bicycling, weight training
and of course disciplined riding to
accomplish one single goal...to be
number one!
The four day Trans Can Nation
al at Walton is what riders have
been working toward and gearing
up for since the winter. Riders of
all ages and classes have invested
their time, money and sweat to
claim the National Championship.
Beginning Thursday, Aug. 20
and running through to the finals on
Sunday, Aug. 23, spectators will
have a terrific opportunity to see
non stop, heart thumping action as
one of the most gruelling motor
sports takes on some of the fittest
athletes, rain or shine.
The R&M Motosport Trans Can
National Championships, sanc
tioned by the Continental Moto
sport Club, will feature a range of
classes including 80cc Beginners
and Experts, Juniors, Intermediates
and Pros. All compete on either
125cc, 250cc, or 500cc technically
advanced motorcycles. The higher
the class, the faster the rider, there
fore the Pro races are without ques
tion the ones you won't want to
miss.
A special group to catch is the
Pee Wee class with youngsters
between the ages of three and nine
zipping around on a specially
designed dirt track. These kids are
the stars of tomorrow and they are
hot!
Not to be outdone by the charm
ing fresh faced kids are a notewor
thy group of individuals who will
tangle bars as they did in the 60’s
and 70's. The Masters of
Motocross class will highlight
many former Pro riders and stars of
the past in this celebration of
motocross.
Complementing the intense
competition and quest for the
championship will be an industry
midway' of motorcycle dealer
ships, aftermarket companies, vin
tage motorcycle displays and
manufacturers who will debut their
1993 motocross, off-road motorcy
cle and all-terrain vehicle line-up.
If you think you've seen all the
activity from one vantage point, try
catching the spills and thrills from
the air in a hot air balloon. Hot air
balloon rides will operate Saturday
and Sunday for enthusiast and
spectator alike.
Don't miss this four day bundle
of motorsport excitement for the
whole family, all in one great loca
tion. The R&M Trans Can Nation
al Championship is racing at its
best.
In a typical motocross competi-
BRETT LEE
Brett Lee, age 17 of Walton
Ont., began racing in 1988 on a
1986 Rm 80 which he bought him
self. He now rides a Kawasaki
Kxl25 and has many a racing title
under is belt including a first in the
Michigan Spring Supercross series
in the Novice class in 1991.
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