ISSUE 14
Canadian Pro Motocross Update
The season is flying by, with just three rounds remaining and no shortage of storylines.
The 450 class at The Glade delivered another moto win for Harri Kullas in Moto 2. In Moto 1, Harri was closer to Dylan than he has been all season. The smile on the podium said it all, he was happy with the progress and confident in his ride, and getting his second overall helps for sure.
Harri gets his second overall of the season back to back rounds
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A "bad" day for Dylan Wright is finishing second. For most riders, that wouldn't be a bad result, but Dylan hates to lose, and it shows. Even after winning Moto 1, he wasn't satisfied with his riding. Some might call that extreme, but riders at his level hold themselves to incredibly high standards, and when they don't meet them, it's hard to hide the frustration.
Dylan is always looking to better, even after moto wins.
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Preston Kilroy has climbed to third in the 450 championship while also sitting inside the top 10 in the 250 standings despite joining the 450 class two rounds into the season.
3 races on the 450 = 3 podiums
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From 4-8 in the 450 class are incredibly tight, and any given weekend that order can change depending on who's having the better day. The tough part is that none of those riders are satisfied, they all expect to be leading that group, making every position hard-fought.
The 250 class continues to lose riders at an alarming rate. This weekend, Kade Johnson was forced out after an unfortunate mechanical issue in the opening moto sent him to the hospital.
It's a topic that's also gaining traction in the U.S. and was discussed this week on the Wednesday Weege Show. While most of the conversation centered around the 450 class, the same concerns can be applied here. Modern motocross bikes are producing more power than ever before, and with technology advancing so rapidly, it raises the question: at what point do sanctioning bodies like the AMA, MRC, FIM, and others step in with regulations to rein in performance, similar to what we've seen in Formula 1 and NASCAR? We all want to see the fastest riders in the world push the limit, but there will come a point where we have to slow it down, and we might be getting close.
With today's ECUs, engine tuning, and scoop tires, these bikes are capable of more than ever before. That puts even greater importance on track design and maintenance, as the margin for error continues to shrink and the liability continues to grow.
It's also difficult to sell a sport when so many of its top riders are sidelined with injuries. As long as the sport continues to lose its biggest stars, the financial impact will eventually be felt, and history shows that's when meaningful change tends to happen.
I am by no means saying lets slow this down to old school days, I am just raising the question of if this is something that could happen in the future.
At the end of the day we wish Kade a speedy recovery and although we dont expect to see him at Sand De Lee, we do hope to see him line up at Lorreta Lynns.
Unfortunate day for Kade at the Glade
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Dylan Rempel got the day he was looking for getting the overall win for the first time in 2026. 11 points down on Ryder Malinonski and 6 Motos left, easy to say this isn’t over.
Rempel got it done at round 5
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Malionski has been consistently on the podium every weekend except round 1.
Such a great addition to the series, everyones eyes are on if he will manage to race for team Canada at MXoN
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One of the biggest highlights at Riverglade came from young Josh Boaz (pronounced Bose), riding for the local AVL team. He led laps against the country's best before matching his season-best finish with another impressive fourth-place result, his second of the 2026 season.
Hometown race for the AVL Team
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The rider getting a lot of attention in 2026 is Tegan Kortenbach who got his first Pro podium this weekend getting his top overall of the season in 5th. It is a matter of time before this kid takes home a trophy.
Wonder if the phone has started to ring for 2027?!
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Zach Ufimzeff continues to quietly put together a solid season, sitting seventh in the championship standings. Off the track, he's been moving the needle with his daily Instagram vlogs and his ability to attract outside sponsors. That effort earned him a new Garmin Forerunner 970 through our giveaway, and we're excited to see the content he creates with it.
Tune into Zach’s IG for his daily vlog
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We also lost Cole Pranger after two big crashes during the morning sessions at Riverglade. Fortunately, we saw him walk away under his own power, which is always an encouraging sign. We can expect to see him lined back up at Sand De Lee.
We will see Cole back on the bike at Sand De Lee
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Crayden Dillion broke through for his first career moto win and backed it up with second overall on the day, marking a major step forward for the KTM Canada rider. A rider that really would have added a ton of excitement if he didn’t get hurt pre-season, as he is already back to race pace after 3 rounds.
Lots of steps in the right direction
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There is some interesting movement happening with the Guaranteed Comfort team. This weekend, Tyler Shewchuk was the only rider under the tent, but starting at Sand Del Lee, the team will expand with the addition of Tyler Gibbs and Carson Fields.
adding riders with 3 to go is always exciting
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WMX
Jamie earned her second overall win of the season, once again capitalizing on the tracks that suit her riding style. She thrives on hardpack conditions and pointed to Sand Del Lee and Deschambault as two she does also enjoy. While Deschambault has its sandy sections, it's a far cry from the bottomless sand of Gopher Dunes. With more tracks she enjoys coming up, Jamie will be looking to chip away at the championship lead.
Jamie said she was shocked when she seen Jordan go down a second time, maybe more surprised than Jordan herself.
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Jordan Jarvis spent more time on the ground than she would have liked at Riverglade. While finishing both motos in second place is still a strong result, it wasn't the performance she was looking for, especially with her mom attending her first race in many years. Jordan was hoping to put on a bigger show and deliver a win in front of her.
Still holding the red plate heading into SDL
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Kaylie is currently the clear top Canadian in the class, sitting third in championship points while consistently fighting for podium finishes. Her results week after week have established her as one of the top contenders in WMX.
No one can argue Kaylie wins the style points in WMX for 2026
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We were missing a top 10 rider in Amelie Croteau just not feeling the greatest and they made the decision to sit this one out.
We will see Amelie line up at Sand De Lee with the team
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Riverglade kicked off the weekend on Thursday with the second annual Berms at the Glade, and it was a huge success. More than 50 women and girls came out to ride, hang out, and be part of the growing WMX community.
Events like this are a major step forward for the sport, creating an encouraging environment where young riders can feel comfortable on the track, build confidence, and spend time alongside some of Canada's top racers.
It's always incredible to see young riders look up to the national WMX athletes, and even better to see how much the WMX riders embrace that role. They truly understand the assignment, taking the time to hang out, make bracelets, and do laps with the next generation of riders.
You could see it on these young girls' faces: this wasn't just another day at the track, it was a core memory. Moments like this can have a lasting impact and could be the spark that puts some of these future stars on the starting line in the years to come.
We cant thank Danika White enough for putting this event on, she is changing the sport one event at a time! The impact will be seen for years to come.
Tea Ferguson, Kiana Kurtz, and Jamie Astudillo making friendship bracelets with the next generation.
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