Direct Motocross

It was Frid'Eh Update #18 Presented by Sneaky Weasel Beer, so we grabbed Honda Canada GDR Fox Racing rider #18 Tanner Ward for a Zoom video interview. Here's what the 20-year-old had to say about getting ready to race for his new team and how he's coping with the coronavirus restrictions. We also, of course, take a walk down memory lane. Friday, May 1, 2020

We sit down and interview Thomas Rendall in Ottawa, ON and Jeremy McKie in Beloeil, QC together to talk about their friendship and competition with each other that started on 50's at the Walton TransCan. We cover their biggest races, injuries, school, and where they see themselves in 5 years, among many other things. Presented by Fox Racing Canada.

We sit down and talk with Adam "Disco Stu" Robinson from AGR Suspension to talk about his history in Motocross and SnowCross and what he's doing these days at AGR Suspension with Race Tech.

We talk to Carl Bastedo and go from his early beginnings in the sport all the way through what is one of the most influential careers in our sports' history. Go along for a historical ride.

We sit with Kyle Keast from Lindsay, Ontario, talk about his racing career and ask him to tell us about what he considers his "Best Race Ever." We start at the beginning, work our way through his very solid Pro career, and end by talking about what's keeping him busy these days.

We talk to 6-time Canadian Motocross Champion Colton Facciotti. We go through his early years growing up in BC, his years as a stand-out amateur, his Pro career that started at age 14, and finally we talk about what his future plans are.

We sat with Kyle Beaton from Langley, BC for a Zoom interview to talk about his Motocross career. We start at the beginning and work our way through his illustrious Pro years, as well as talk about what he's doing these days. We end the interview by asking his to take us through his "Greatest Race of All Time."

Greg Poisson from Peterborough, ON talks about his racing history, his move into the cycling world, his new position at Pirelli, and his continued work in mental health.

We sat down for an interview with Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit Team Manager and Mechanic, Chad Goodwin from Texas.

We speak with Canadian PRMX Just 1 Wossner Pelletier Kawasaki race team owner Julien Perrier. With the coronavirus restrictions disrupting Supercross and Motocross racing, we thought it would be interesting to hear from the perspective of someone trying to run a race team.

Walton raceway owner Brett Lee talks about what's happening at his track and what this coronavirus situation means for the TransCan. We also go back through his racing history and he tells his favourite story from many years of running the biggest motocross race in Canada. Yes, the Toby Knowles story.

Oshawa, ON native, #964 Mitch Goheen, talks about his Mexican Motocross race that landed him in a Guadalajara hospital for over a week. Mitch has raced all over North America and is calling Huntington Beach, California, home right now as he prepares for racing when it returns. We talk about his early days and move our way up to the Mexican injury story.

Here's the audio track from our Instagram Live video interview with Rockstar Energy OTSFF Yamaha Team Manager, Steve Simms. Steve tells us how the team is focusing on the future as we all get through the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's the audio from our Instagram Live interview with Motopark owner Iain Hayden. Iain just sold their Florida track, MP at County Line, and is currently flying patients to safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's the audio from our Instagram Live interview with Canadian Motocross racer Jess Pettis from Prince George, BC. We caught up with him at his sister's house in Tallahassee, Florida, where he is recovering from ACL surgery and preparing for the 2020 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Tour on the Red Bull Thor KTM Racing Team.

We talk to Brent "Airmail" Worrall from his home in Vernon, BC about his page-turning book, "Motocross Saved My Life." Brent's story is an amazing one, and the book will keep you glued to it until you come out the other side a changed person. We talk about his racing and the motivation behind this 417-page chronicle of a life lived on the edge.

We sit on the tailgate and talk with the General Manager from Club MX, Ben Graves, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and talk about their Supercross season and what they have planned for the facility and the team's future.

We sit on the tailgate and talk with #28 Sam Gaynor from Erin, Ontario, as he trains down at Club MX in South Carolina getting ready for the 2020 Canadian Rockstar Triple Crown Tour.

#551 Guillaume St Cyr from Victoriaville, Quebec, qualified 58th at the 50th anniversary Daytona Supercross in Daytona, Florida, and didn't make it to the night show. We grabbed him after he crossed the line to talk about it.

#555 Tyler Medaglia from Brookfield, Nova Scotia, talks about his struggles at Round 1 of the 2020 GNCC Series Presented by Specialized at Big Buck in South Carolina. Tyler is currently staying at Jim Edgar's house in Jacksonville, Florida, as he prepares for the 2020 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Tour in Canada where he'll make his return to the 450 class.

Canadian #551 Guillaume St Cyr from Quebec talks about trying to qualify for his first-ever Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Tampa, Florida. We also talk about his plans for this coming season in Canada and then ahead to 2021.

Brock Leitner has had a couple rough years due to injury and even announced his retirement following his last crash and resulting breaks. Well, at just 22 years old he's back on a bike and plans to race again, so we got in touch with him to get the story on how this all came about.

Monroe, Washington's Collin Jurin just wrapped up both title in the Future West Moto Arenacross Championships in Chilliwack, BC again this past weekend. We talk to the husband and father of 1 about his upbringing, racing in Canada, and what's next.

Canadian #214 Tyler Gibbs talks about his experience at his first-ever Pro Monster Energy AMA Supercross race at Petco Park in San Diego, California, Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Calgary, Alberta's Keylan Meston headed into the final round of FWM Arenacross competition with a 1-point lead over defending champion Collin Jurin from Washington State. We talk to him about that series and what he has in store for the upcoming racing season. Lead photo by John Meaney