After a successful opening round in Sarnia, the 2016 Canadian National AX Tour powered by Rockstar Energy moved north to Barrie, Ontario and modern confines of the Molson Centre for round 2. This first time event went off without a hitch, and was very well attended by both amateur riders as well as pro riders. With incredible action in almost every class, it was great to see Ontario rider embracing the sport of AX. Lucky for us, photographer Summer Denzler was on hand and sent in these awesome photos.
Austin Watling’s Honda was ready for action at round 2 in Barrie.Parts Canada TransCan Champion Sam Gaynor knows how to ride indoors as well.It was great to see some high quality arenacross racing inside a great Ontario arena like the Barrie Molson Centre.After a long summer of racing outdoor, it’s great to see that the gate has finally dropped on the Canadian indoor season.Racing arenacross at any age in great for your reflexes and for your aggression. Thanks to the folks at the Canadian National AX Tour, Ontario riders are finally getting the chance to race AX.You’re never too young to pack your own starting gate.Tanner Ward, Austin Watling and Marco Cannella have battled all season long in Ontario, and it was no different in Barrie.These three talented riders were never too far apart inside the Molson Centre.Right after the race on Saturday night, Marco Cannella headed south to GPF to begin training for the upcoming Mini Olympics.Sam Gaynor and Jake Tricco had some intense battles at round 2 of the Canadian National AX Tour in Barrie.Wendy Tricco gives her son some final encouragement before the gate drops.Orange Brigade rider Tanner Ward tries to chase down Marco Cannella during one of the Intermediate motos.Brock Leitner has ridden well in the first two rounds. As the series now heads out west, Brock will no doubt be looking for his first win.The battle in the 65cc class was real inside the Molson Centre.Rockstar Energy OTSFF Yamaha crew Donk and Steve Simms stay relaxed prior to the night show.Jake Tricco was looking good in his brand new Fox gear.The dirt was perfect and the seats were full as the AX Tour visited the Barrie Molson Centre for the first time.
