Courtesy: CMRC Head Office

The final round of the western swing of the 2010 Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Nationals took place this weekend at Shadow Valley Raceway in Morden, Manitoba and despite persistent forecasts for rain, the team was treated to sunny weather and they capitalized on it, finishing first and second in the MX2 class.

The first MX2 moto started out well for the team, as Shawn Rife grabbed his third straight holeshot, leading his teammates, Spencer Knowles and Teddy Maier across the line. The Leading Edge trio rode strongly together at the front of the pack during the opening laps of the race. Rife went to work, opening up a lead and leading every lap en route to his second moto victory of the season, while his teammate Maier engaged in a battle with points leader, Tyler Medaglia, before eventually conceding the position to maintain another podium spot with a third place finish. Unfortunately for Knowles, while running fourth he miss-timed a jump and was launched off the track suffering a broken brake lever that forced him to retire from the race. He would regroup though to race a strong second moto.

The Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki team finished off the Alberta swing of the 2010 CMRC Canadian National Motocross season as the series made a stop at Calgary's Wild Rose Raceway. The unique facility, which rests in the heart of the city, had endured a lot of rain coming into the weekend but the sun came out for the weekend and the track was in prime shape by race day.

After winning last weekend in Edmonton, the team was looking to keep the momentum rolling as reigning MX2 Champion, Teddy Maier, battled to regain the points he lost at the opening round at Kamloops. Qualifying went well as all three MX2 riders qualified in the top five in times, with Maier qualifying second, Shawn Rife third and Spencer Knowles fifth, respectively. Meanwhile, in the MX1 class, Brock Hoyer qualified with the ninth quickest lap time.

Chilliwack, B.C., Canada
Jan. 8th and 9th, 2010
 
The Nex-Trax Canadian Arenacross series was alive and pumping this past weekend. The Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Team was ready to do battle with Canada’s elite Arenacross racers. With a short break over the holidays the team was exited to return to the podium, and they didn’t disappoint.

Round 6

MX2 Main: Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki rider Brock Hoyer came out of the gate strong and finished in 3rd. Also looking fast, his teammate, White Rock, B.C. native, Brady Sheren could only make it into 5th.
 
Open Main: The team put their heads down and stepped it up for the Open. Both Brock and Brady had great starts and battled to the finish flag for a solid 2nd (Brock) and 3rd (Brady).

Canadian Arenacross Championship Round 5
Chilliwack, B.C., Canada
Dec. 19th, 2009
 
This Dec.19th was the one evening event of the Nex Trax Canadian Arenacross Championships. Usually a two evening double-header, the racers only had one night to show their skills. The Chilliwack Heritage Park was once again the stage for this action packed night.

MX2 Main: Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki athlete Brock Hoyer rode his best, as the last Arenacross of the 2009-year brought out more American riders then before. Brock charged hard taking the podium in 3rd place. His teammate Brady Sheren rode his KXF250 to an unfortunate 7th. Brady, a Supercross veteran, is hoping to bounce back for the final two rounds in January.

Open Main: The Open was again a struggle for the Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Team. Brock did get a good start but was slowly pushed back just missing the podium in 4th place. However, still leaving himself in the hunt for the Championship. Brady Sheren finished again in 7th.

Teammate Kris Foster had a crash in qualifying and with a swollen wrist pushed threw to finish 8th in the Lites and 9th in the Open.

As the Nex Trax Canadian Arenacross Championships slowly comes to an end, the Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Team will be striving to push their limits in the last two rounds on Jan. 8th and 9th 2010.

Chilliwack, B.C., Canada Nov. 13 & Nov. 14, 2009

Rounds 3 and 4 of the Nex Trax Canadian Arenacross Championships were action packed once again.

This past weekend the Chilliwack's Heritage Park built an intense and fast track. Word spread fast from last weekend and once again the Nex Trax Canadian Arenacross drew more pros from North America. The racing was tight and bar to bar action blew fans away.

Round 3

MX2 Main: Brady Sheren from Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Team placed 2nd and teammate Brock Hoyer finished 4th.  Open Main: Brock Hoyer starts off great with a holeshot and does his best to fight off Dusty Klatt. Hoyer finishes in 3rd, Brady Sheren goes down, and Kris Foster in 6th.

Round 4

MX2 Main: Tough race as Brock Hoyer gets a good start but crashes in the first turn and has to regroup fast. Brady Sheren pushed his way into 4th Hoyer finished in 5th and Kris Foster rounded off the team in 7th.