Motocross Performance Magazine Canadian Motocross news leader
ROUND #4 – WALTON, ON
SUNDAY JUNE 24th
This is the Off-Road / Motocross Shootout we have all been waiting for. This Sunday, June 24th at the famous Walton Motocross Facility will be the second Moto Cross Country event in the 2012 calendar. Final preparations are being made for this event hosted by Chris Lee that will feature the full National Motocross track with an extensive off-road section designed and set up by World Enduro Canada. The course is very well marked with very obvious arrows and ribbon guaranteeing that all racers will stay on track even at high speed.
In addition to the well known MX track the off-road portion features fast woods trails and high speed grass track sections. Some manufactured obstacles add to the mix making for a very diverse course. The trails are wide with no need for off-road equipment like bark busters. It is hard to say what type of rider is really favoured here. The complete MX track and GP motocross inspired trails lean to the favour of the motocross racer. The forest trails with roots and the two long, one hour moto format may favour the endurance of the off-roader. We won’t know until Sunday who has the speed to take top honours.
For the large number of motocrossers out there, this is their final opportunity to ride the whole Walton track before the Trans Can National. For off-roaders, it’s their chance to experience the most well known motocross track in the country. For the motorcycle race fan and enthusiast, this race will deliver the excitement of determining who can win top honours at this motocross / off-road shootout.
The Walton Cross Country debuted last year and this year’s event will be similar in layout. The total course length is approximately six kilometres with top riders posting lap times in nine minutes. The mini course is an abbreviated version that still featured the whole MX track. Top mini riders were just breaking six minutes per lap.
For those serious Pee Wee racers we have an excellent Pee Wee specific course set up and guaranteed to please. With the surge of young Pee Wee racers coming forth due to this Ontario Championship series, we expect a deep field of talent.
We would like to remind riders that the Moto Cross Country format requires some riders to arrive earlier than at a Classic Cross Country event. Pro, Intermediate, Junior and Vet Master riders have to be signed in and ready to race before noon. Please check http://www.worldendurocanada.com/regionalevents_crosscountry-round_4.htmlfor specific event details
