YORKTON - It was a day of big jumps, big noise and big dirt as motocross racers hit the Millstone Raceway Track in Yorkton.
The races which included youngsters, women and a plus-50 class are part of a series of races held around the province under the Saskatchewan Motocross Association.
“It was a huge, successful weekend. I’m very proud of our club,” said Yorkton Motocross Club president Denaye Arnett.
The YMC organized the event locally, with volunteers putting in many hours cutting grass, grooming and watering the track and other work in preparation for the arrival of 257 racers. Over the day 800 went through the gate Sunday.
Arnett said the turn out was strong in part because the race is part of a provincial circuit many racers follow.
“They follow the series and get points per round,” she said, adding the points go toward season-end awards through the provincial association.
At the Yorkton races there were some new faces riding too, noted Arnett. She said a number of local riders who had not competed before entered, which is great to see, adding it is a sport that sees competitors as young as four, and there is a 50-plus class too.
“It’s a sport everybody can do,” she said.
Races in the provincial series were previously held in Assiniboia, Swift Current and Weyburn in May, and earlier in June in Moose Jaw.
The next races are scheduled for July 23 in Regina.
Yorkton club racer results included:
Kyler Arnett #47 - 50cc (4-6 ) 16-7 = 7th overall
Brendon Arnett #247 - Vet Master 4-3= 3rd overall
Denaye Arnett #19 - Ladies A 1-1= 1st overall
Morgan Kriger #263 - Junior MX2 9-16=12th overall Junior MX3 - 9-DNS= 13th overall
Lucas Kriger #306 - plus 40 5-5= 5th overall
Jens Vincent #368 - 85cc (12-16) 3-4 =4th overall Supermini 4-4=4th overall
Conner Vincent #369 - 65cc (10-11 ) 6-DNS 14th overall
Sean Vincent #367 - Vet Master 5-10=7th overall GP pro Am 6-DNS = 7th overall
Chad Greziuk #141- GP pro Am 7-6=6th overall
Hayden Crane #719 - 65cc (10-11) 3-3=3rd overall 85cc (7-11) 5-4=4th overall
Addisyn Crane #716 - 50cc (7-8) 4-5=4th overall 50cc open 6-5=4th overall
Hayley Fayant #365 - Junior MX2 17-20=18th overall Ladies A 3-3=3rd overall
Ryann Stephens #366 - Ladies A 4-4=4th overall GP Beginner 14-8=11th overall
Michael Reiman #126 - Vet Jr 1-1=1st overall Junior MX3 14-DNS = 17th overall
Zach Curylo #423 - 85cc (7-11) 16-14=16th overall
Kane Kereluke #414 - 50cc (7-8 ) 7-8=8th overall 50 open 8-9=9th overall
Thor Kereluke #50 - 85cc (7-11) 8-7=7th overall
Van Gazdewich #594 - 50cc (7-8) 6-5=5th overall 50 open 5-6=6th overall
Austin Walkington #17 - GP Beginner 2-1=1st overall
Brendon Walkington #7 - GP Beginner 3-2=3rd overall
Riley Neumann #188 - GP Beginner 5-5=4th overall
Logan Gali #188 - 65cc (7-9) 10-10=10th overall
Grady Yurkiw #06 - 65cc (10-11) 7-7=7th overall
Liam Fiege #89 - 85cc (7-11) 17-16=17th overall
Kaylum Fiege #89 - 50cc (7-8) 11-11=11th overall
Alex Armbruster #82 - 50cc (4-6) 9-11=10th overall