Words by Paul Rak.
(Paul placed 2nd in the Old Timers...err... Masters Division. Congrats Paul!)

The season has begun. So much anticipation was felt in the pits as all the teams where prepping their athletes and bike. Small bets were being past around, as to who will win the first moto or will get the whole shot.

Finally at noon the gates dropped and the 2009 season is under way.

MX2 – Canidae Motorsports/Monster Energy rider Dean Wilson did a great job showing everyone that where he left off in Walton last season was just the beginning. Wilson went 1 and 1 in his motos.

Following closely was Iowa’s Teddy Meier. Riding again for Leading Edge Kawasaki Teddy finished 3 and 2 with a third overall. Great start for both of these Monster Energy riders.

MX1 – These very anticipated 2 motos were as exciting to the fans as they were for the racers and teams. Colton Facciotti was the winner of both motos and took the overall.

Paul Carpenter on the Monster Energy Cernic’s Kawasaki team finished a comfortable 3 and 5 with a 3rd overall.

Paul is very happy to be in Canada again defending his Championship from 2007. "Today didn't quite go as planned," commented Paul Carpenter after the race.  "I didn't ride the race that I thought I could but we still came out with a 3rd overall for the day.  I know our team will be ready to go next week and I'm looking forward to battling with these guys again."

This weekend was a perfect start to the 2009 season.

Now everyone knows where they stand and how much work is needed to get on top of that podium.  Next stop Wild Rose MX Park Calgary, Alberta June 14th
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