Really? Is all the members had to say about the weather this last weekend while they hosted rounds four and five for the BCMA 2014 series.
It took a week of grooming the track in 25 C weather just to have a northern front move in and drop the temperatures to freezing conditions.
Sleet and rain poured down most of the day Saturday and Sunday, keeping spectators at bay, but that did not stop the racer’s from hitting the track down Oval Road.
Racer’s from the south and as far north as Terrace came out to compete on one of the hardest tracks on the circuit due to it’s unique sandy terrain.
Modifications were made to the track for the smaller 50cc and 65cc bikes as the deep sand and hills were a little too much for them to master.
It also didn’t stop local rider’s who don’t normally race the circuit, come out and experience the rush of racing.
Local 15 year old, competitor Colton Shepherd #82 finished in first in Intermediate MX3 and second in MX2 on Saturday and taking second place on Sunday in Intermediate MX2.
Brad Dunn #150 of Full Throttle Motorsports took second overall on Saturday and Sunday in the Vet Master and Plus 40 class.
Brian Watson took home the hardware all weekend in first place in the
Vet junior class with his son Haiden Watson taking a 4th place in School Boy on Sunday.
Dayne Cutrell, racing in the 85 cc ages 7 – 11, was awarded second place on Saturday and a third on Sunday. Jared Lucas #797 also raced his best in the junior B’s, taking home a second place trophy both days as well.
Spencer O’Flynn walked all over the 85cc 12-16 year old class taking first place both days.
Youngest rider of the weekend, Quesnel’s Blaise Swaan rode his 50cc KTM finishing third on Saturday and second overall on Sunday.
Jordon Brears moved up a class to junior MX2/3, bringing along friend and first time racer Matthew Fury who said, “Had an awesome time racing my first motocross race ever, it was a blast!”
As things wrapped up for the weekend Sunday afternoon, the sun came out and racer’s headed home.
The next BCMA race was scheduled for Williams Lake on May long weekend, the 17/18, but were not able to host this event, so Quesnel will be hosting rounds six and seven back here in Quesnel.
For those who are interested in joining for fun, or want to get into racing, memberships for the Quesnel Motocross Association can be purchased at local businesses, Outback B.C., Full Throttle and Eldorado.
–Submitted by Gerri Shepherd