round 16

As we all know there are tons of rumours going around about teams, and riders, who’s going where, Americans coming up and so on, what gear is everyone wearing. We can’t sit here and say we know anything for sure. What we do know is:

WLTN Kawasaki: has yet to officially announce any riders.

GDR Honda: Dylan Wright, Noah Viney, Ryder Mcnabb *WMX TBD

MX101: Jess Pettis, Sebastien Racine, Preston Kilroy

PRMX: Not returning (We all know Julien and this could change tomorrow)

International: Julien Benek, Blake Davies, Kaylie Kayer

KTM Canada: Dylan Rempel

GasGas Priority MX: Wyatt Kerr, Tanner Ward, Parker Eales, Cole Pranger

Questions we have but no answers to:

Who will ride for WLTN Kawasaki?
Which Americans are coming? Any Pro Circuit A riders?
Are any USA WMX riders making the trip?
Will KTM add a 450 rider?
Does PRMX find the stages presented by Triple Crown enticing?
Who will have a Red Bull helmet on? If anyone?!
What is Tyler Medaglia doing? GDR or nah?! Off-road?!

In time all these questions will be answered but until then we can only SPECulate.

With March fast approaching and the Canadian National schedule now set, it’s officially time for Canadian riders to get to work.

Many pro riders have already settled down south, gearing up for the 8-round series. Conversations with several riders reveal that this year, they’re planning to race more than ever—many aiming to compete in both US Nationals and local events.

With the Canadian series filling just 8 weekends of the year, it begs the question: do Canadian pro riders wish for a longer season, or is this the perfect schedule? It’s a debate worth considering from both sides.

While most Canadian riders head to Florida for the winter, Texas has become a major hotspot for Western Canadian amateurs. This shift may be driven by the decline of California tracks, many closing due to insurance issues and land problems. The Masterpools in Texas are hosting most of these riders, many of whom have enlisted Jim Frederickson as their trainer.

Many amateur riders are choosing to focus solely on practice instead of racing, sparking debate. A point raised on a moto podcast this week: the top professional racers currently race 31+ times a year, so why not race? While some argue racing increases injury risk and costs without much riding time, it's tough to overlook the value of race experience.

Loretta Lynn’s is the race that comes to mind as we think of these riders spending their winters south—it’s the biggest amateur event in the sport. Many Canadians have already competed in area qualifiers and secured their spots at regionals, bringing them one step closer to the big show.

We'll provide monthly updates on Canadian riders' road to Loretta’s as they come in.

With all the schedules out, it’s time for families across the country to plan their seasons around the races they want to hit. While WCAN news is still pending, ECAN and Walton are confirmed for amateur riders.

We have exciting sponsor announcements coming soon and plans in motion for the 2025 season. The next couple of weeks will be a quiet time for news but a busy one for teams, series, and media with planning, emails, and calls.

The Montreal Motorcycle Show this weekend marks the final event of the Moto Show season.

Also, across the country, Cineplex is screening "Pay Dirt," a movie based on the Supercross story. The trailer looks interesting, featuring some big names.

Thats all we got for this week, enjoy Daytona the best race of the year.

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