Final Countdown to the Grand Prix De Mud

Grand Prix de Mud Media Release June 23

 Final Countdown to the GPdM;

 Final preparations for Saturday’s first ever Grand Prix de Mud sponsored by Husqvarna Canada are will be completed, stakes have been pounded into the soft turf of the Mohawk Inn lawn, snow fencing rolled out and trophies, t-shirts and caps have been delivered.

 The GPdM volunteer crew have made herculean efforts to re-create an old school motorcycle event down to the smallest detail.

 The news of the special guest is now confirmed, 8 –time AMA National Enduro Champion Dick Burleson will be the guest of honour at the GPdM. Dick is long time Husqvarna rider who won 8 straight US National title.

 Alongside Dick many other luminaries in the off-road racing World will attend the event in order to celebrate Canada’s rich history in the motocross, scrambles, trials and enduro competition realm.

 One of the most notable Canadian competitors who will be at the GPdM is former World Champion hill climber John Williams. John will also have his off-off hand-built hill climber bike on display.

 One can expect ISDT Gold Medal winner Helmut Classen to not only ride in the various events but display many of his beautiful and rare collector motorcycles.

 The Legends of Canadian Motocross is an initiative celebrating the past glory of Canadian motocross founded by renowned photographer Bill Petro. Bill has shot photos of the stars of Canadian motorcycle racing since 1972. His photographs and photo presentation will be one of the highlights of the GPdM.

 Many past champions will be at the event either as a spectator or a racer, former Ontario Provincial motocross champion Glen Nicholson is scheduler to make an appearance as well as past 125cc National motocross champion Doug Hoover. Former Kawasaki factory rider Jay Kimber will also be in attendance.

 Other racers who have indicated they will attend include Jorma Rautanien, Pat Bastedo, Jim Bryne, Jeff Sutherland and many others.

 The GPdM preparations are in its last stage, the efforts of the Sasquatch Vintage racing crew and the Southwestern Ontario Vintage Trials Association have been instrumental in realizing this significant event. Various riding events will include a grass track scrambles, trials and a cross country race featuring vintage and modern bikes in all disciplines.

 The rider’s meeting starts at 9:45 am sign in opens at 8:00 and spectators are admitted free.

 There are many prizes to be won including the grand prize of a set of Mefo knobby tires donated by Motonation Canada.

 42 winner’s plaques are up for grabs including some special achievement awards and the concours d’elegance awards for the many exotic off-road motorcycles that will be on display.

 This is a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the most rare and iconic race motorcycles of the day.

 Visit the Sasquatch Cycle site for details on the GPdM.