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Craig Pratley, #7, from England will be attending the Trans
Can National Motocross Championships to defend his two
wins from last year, in the Pro class.
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Country's top riders to race Trans Can event
Though the sport of motocross is
just beginning to gain status in
Canada, it is a sport of note around
the world.
The Trans Can National Champi-
onships held in Walton from Aug.
19 to 22, will draw competitors
from across Canada as well as from
the United States and Europe.
Canada's top racer, Ross Peder-
son of Edmonton, has confirmed
his intentions to compete at the
local event. He has been ranked
number one since the end of the
1991 season.
Having now reached the age of
For the Lee family of Walton,
motocross is definitely a family
affair.
Chris Lee, the father of racers
Brett and Matt has been involved in
motocross racing since the 1970's.
32, Mr. Pederson is unique among
the racers. Most competitors tend to
retire by his age often due to
injuries and the push by the
younger riders.
Mr. Pederson's considerable
experience and talent will make for
tough competition at the event.
Bill Wallin of Barrie will also
compete in Walton. Mr. Wallin is
presently ranked number four in
Canada.
There will be a contingent of
seven riders from England coming
to the Trans Can event. Among
them will be Craig Pratley who
won two of three classes he entered
Mr. Lee still races in the "senior"
divisions, but spends considerable
time organizing and promoting the
Trans Can National Motocross
Championship which takes place
on his farm outside of Walton from
Aug. 19 to 22.
Brett, 18, and Matt Lee, 17, have
passed on their interest in the sport
to friends and neighbours.
Cousins, Jake, 15, and Tim Lee,
8, of Stratford have taken up the
sport. This will be Tim's first year
of racing, but Jake had already
made a name for himself after only
three races on the circuit last year.
Tracy Bisback of Seaforth was a
classmate of the Lee brothers and
heard many tales about their
favourite pasttime. After watching
some events, Tracy decided to give
it a try. Experienced in show jump-
ing horses, Tracy says this may
have given her a sense of confi-
dence and ability to race motocross.
Many of the movements are similar
when trying to maintain balance
and control.
She has participated in four races
so far and says she usually places
last year.
During the past year, Mr. Pratley
has been racing in the World
Championship pro circuit in
Europe.
Chris Lee, host of the Trans Can
event in Walton, expects several
competitors from the United States.
There could be 15 to. 20 racers
coming from Michigan and New
York States, says Mr. Lee.
Mark Peters of California, has
confirmed his participation.
Mr. Lee says there were rumours
of a group of Belgian riders com-
peting but nothing firm has been
established.
fourth or fifth.
Tracy says, "Racing is a lot of
fun and the people that travel the
circuit are a great group of racers."
Neighbour Robbie Mitchell, 12,
was also influenced by the Lees.
After watching the brothers practise
in the field and viewing video
tapes, Robbie became involved.
This will be his second year of rac-
ing.
Another local family to take up
the sport is the Wernhams from
Winthrop. At present, three boys
from the family are participating,
Brian, Steven and Jeremy.
Chris Lee says motocross is a
sport the whole family can be
involved in. "It is a sport teenagers
actually ask their parents to stay
involved in," he says. It is a great
way to have a family outing where
everyone can participate. There are
classes for the very youngest to the
over 40 crowd and for ladies.
There are events across North
America every weekend and the
number a racer takes part in
depends only on the distances trav-
elled, says Mr. Lee.
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Brett Lee of R R 3 Walton,
tries to clear the tree tops
while practising for the
upcoming motocross event
held on the Lee farm.
Action begins
Thursday
The Continental Motocross Club
(CMC) has set practice for the
event beginning at 9 am on Thurs-
day morning and will run until 2
pm. for all classes.
Qualifiers and motos will run
from 2 to 6 pm. Only selected
classes will run on Thursday.
Amateur riders can expect to race
either one moto each of the four
days or three motos split between
Friday and Saturday and the final
on Sunday.
For the Pro classes, there will be
two GP motos on both Thursday
and Friday. There will be one
125cc and one 250cc moto on
Thursday and Friday and two
125cc and 250cc final motos on
Sunday.
Time permitting, a half hour Pro
open practice may be scheduled on
Saturday afternoon.
Practice for all classes from Fri-
day to Sunday will be limited to
one hot lap before each moto.
For all competitors and their fam-
ilies, gate admission for the week-
end will be one time $65 fee per
vehicle, regardless of the number of
people in the vehicle.
A vehicle pass will be issued for
entering and exiting the premises at
any time without paying an addi-
tional fee.
This includes camping, showers,
bike wash, corn roast and all after
hour activities. If you will be using
a motor home (for example) that
will be staying on site for the four
days as well as another vehicle for
commuting, a $10 additional fee
will be charged for the extra vehi-
cle.
First year competitor
Tracy Bisback of Seaforth is in her first year of competition
but says she usually finishes in the top five racers. With
experience showing jumping horses, Tracy says racing is
similar because of the motion needed to stay with the bike.
"Racing is a lot of fun and I have met a great group of
people," says Tracy.
Gate fee covers all activities