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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-08-19, Page 17TRANS CRN NATIONAL MOTOCROSS THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19,1992. PAGE 17. CHAMPIONSHIPS *92 MATT LEE Matt, age 16, from Walton Ont., began racing in 1991 after racing BMX in 1990. He started racing on a Kx80 Kawasaki in the 80 B class, but he is now the proud owner of a 1992 RM 80 Suzuki. WALTON Bill McMillan 2 High St. Welcome to Walton Motocross Fans 4 TODD’S BAKERY Welcome Riders! While in the area be sure to visit us for the BEST IN HOME BAKING... MICHAEL ISLAND Michael is 11 years old and comes from Barrie, Ont. He loves hockey, snowmobiling, and motocross. Mike nailed down the CMC spring series in the 60cc and third in the 80cc beginner in 1992. SEAN MARTLAND Sean, age 13, comes from Uxbridge, Ont. He rides an 80cc Expert and a 125 Junior A. Although he has only been racing for two years, Sean hopes to rank number one on the 80 by the end of 1993, and Intermediate 125 by the first of 1994. We welcome your extra guests R.R. #3 Walton N0K1Z0 Gary Bailey to hold riding school Riders are given a special treat after the races on the Aug. 21 weekend. A world-renowned rid ing instructor will be available at the Lee farm to teach willing stu dents. Gary Bailey is the owner and operator of the Gary Bailey Motocross School. The school is normally limited to 20 to 25 riders, and it is a very intense program no matter where it is held. Trailblazers man foodbooth Last year at the Motocross races at the Lee residence in Walton, the local snowmobile club, The B & W Trailblazers took on the responsi bility of operating a food booth, to benefit the riders and themselves. Having recently purchased a spe cial, but costly, piece of grooming equipment, the group found them selves in the summer raising funds and saw the food booth as a worthy one. Proving that they could cook in more places than on the trails, the food booth was a success and will be returning to accommodate the thousands of hungry racers and RICHARD THOMAS Richard is a software engineer with Canadian Pacific Computers and Communications in Toronto. In 1991 he was the CMC 125 Jr spring series champ and the 125 Int. champ. In 1992 he was also the CMC's GP/Int. spring series champ. His plans for the nationals are to have loads of fun. He adds that winning would be nice. ERIC VERBEEK Eric races a 1992 Honda CR 250 in the Vet Master and 250 Int. categories. At age 31, this is his 11th season of racing. In the spring of 1991, he earned enough points to take the CMA spring series cham pionship in the +30 class and fifth in the 250 Int. He finished third overall for the year in the +30 class and seventh overall in the 250 Int. Phyllis and Emerson Mitchell's WINTRYBED &.EHEflKFftST AT THESE PRICES THEY WON’T LAST LONG 1/2 mile west of Walton Church or 7 miles east of Blyth Festival Corner Accommodation for 8 Reservations Appreciated (519) 887-6697 Congratulations Chris, Brett & from all of us at: LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES LTD Hwy. #86 east of Wingham, Ontario (519) 357-3435 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Aug. 24 - Sept. 2/92 HONDA Come ride with us. Bailey has been teaching motocross schools for 22 years. He has conducted schools in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Puerto Rico, Italy, France, Sweden, just to name a few. He has worked for ESPN in 1988 and still films footage for Motocross World. He has designed and built Daytona Supercross track every year since 1971. A day at Bailey's school entails spectators expected. Pam Clark, food booth co-ordina- tor, said the booth will be open on Thursday from 1-6 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition to full breakfasts, there will be back bacon or Okto berfest sausage with kraut on a bun and hot dogs. There will also be an assortment of drinks and "junk food" available. Mrs. Clark said they expect to be even busier this year as the estimat ed crowd is expected to be much larger. Also, last year many of the DARIA KHACHI Daria has been riding motorcy cles since 1974 on and off. The 29- year-old hails from Etobicoke, Ont. and is now trying to take racing seriously. He races in the 125cc Jr. and 250cc Jr. classes. Come ride with us. INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE ON ALL IN-STOCK CR AND XR MODELS SPECIAL 1991 CR 250 - inverted Showa Front Forks - rear pro-link Kayaba shock - front & rear disc brakes sugg. list $4,639.00 SALE PRICE & taxes (freight & PDI incl.) SPECIAL 1991 CR 80 - 35 mm Showa Front Forks - 6 speed transmission - front disc, rear drum brakes sugg. list $2,509.00 SALE PRICE $ 1 ^999• ° & taxes (freight & PDI incl.) long hours—from 8:00 a.m. and finishing around 6:30 p.m. Basi cally, the program is to improve riding skills. They*not only learn to go faster, but learn to be safe rid ers. They learn how to ride defen sively, become more aggressive, and how to pass. All racing tech niques are covered in the school. The school is not limited to just racers. A lot of riders take the class to just improve their riding skills. people present were unaware that the food booth was there as it is not typical of other races. "Now that more of them know we're there," she said, "I think we can expect to serve a larger number than last year." BILL'S AUTO SALES Complete mechanical and auto body repairs New & Used Cars Robert Strauss 887-9130 BRUSSELS 887-6666 Bailey also has a video business. He has created several training tapes available to the public for the rider to increase his skills at home. Numerous famous riders have had the opportunity to work under the direction of Bailey such as David Bailey, Rick Johnson, Broc Glover, Jeff Stanton, Damon Brad shaw, Larry Brooks, and Jeremy Beuhl. Bailey is still active in racing. He loves to do so whenever he gets the chance. Just this year he won a first place trophy in the Super Seniors division at Dade City, Florida on a SX track, and another first in the same division at Wytherville, Virginia. Racing seems to stay in your blood, says Bailey, and it feels great whenever he can work it in his schedule.