Motocross Performance Magazine Canadian Motocross news leader
When you look back at this past year in Canadian motocross there are many great stories and many great performances. In both the amateur and pro classes, we all witnessed riders push their limit on the racetrack while battling for moto wins and championships. As we’ve done for the past five seasons, this is the time of year that Palms sits down to compose his annual Golden Elbow Awards that celebrate the memorable moments from the past year. Whether it was Dylan Wright’s title runs in the 250 AXTour and MXTour Series or Phil Nicoletti’s Triple Crown Championship, there were multiple moments that will leave people talking for years to come. For this year’s Golden Elbow Awards, let’s now look at the winners of the 10 categories.
With so many talented female riders in our sport now it was impossible for me to pick just one this year. There were great performances from riders like Eve Brodeur, Shelby Turner and Lexi Pechout both here in Canada as well as on the world stage. Their outstanding achievements once again prove that we possess some of the best female riders on the planet. However, this year I want to celebrate all of the female riders in Canada, regardless of their age, talent or experience. When I was growing up there was only a handful of girls who raced each weekend. Now their classes are full and we’re seeing more and more girls out there battling in all classes and at practice tracks all over Canada.
A sport like motocross teaches an individual so much about life and the pursuit of excellence. When you’re out on the racetrack it’s just you and your bike battling the track and the competition; one mistake can lead to a crash resulting in someone passing you. This process doesn’t know someone’s gender, it just knows that you have to work hard. Just like in life, you get out of it what you put into it. So, for 2019 my Golden Elbow Award for the Female Rider of the Year goes to every girl who threw their leg over a dirt bike this year.
