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MXP: You raced the Big Kahuna race at Whispering Pines Raceway last weekend. We heard it was a fantastic event. How was it from your perspective?RL: It was an incredible event with 580 individual riders, which is the biggest turnout they have ever had. In 2022 they had 460 riders, and I’m not going to lie, in 2022, it was ...

MXP: Hey Newf! This was supposed to be a big weekend ahead for riders in BC. Not only is it Easter weekend, but it was also the opening round of the 2023 Future West MX Championships in Mission. We hear though, that Mother Nature is not co-operating. RL: Things are not looking good at all. The weather has taken a ...

MXP: Hey Newf! What are your thoughts on the Seattle SX last weekend? Tomac was in a must-win situation, and in true Tomac fashion, he was able to get it done.RL: Once again, it was an exciting, unpredictable race that was awesome to watch. Sexton has to be scratching his head even more after that weird crash, and perhaps it’s ...

Newf is looking great on his new KTM350 MXP: First off, how is your new KTM 350?I really like it. I’m not going to lie; it took me a few good 20 min sessions to get comfortable as the chassis is so much different than anything I have ridden. The motor is strong, which is part of the bike that ...

Yes, the track in Indy was soft and rutted! Photo by Matt Wellumson MXP: Hey Newf! We hope you were able to watch the Indianapolis SX last weekend. You’ve raced on some of these soft and rutted tracks in the east. What do you remember about what it was like to race on a track like Indy?RL: I recall them ...

Daytona just hits different! MXP: Hey Newf, let’s first talk about the Daytona SX. You raced this event a few times when it was still a little old-school in design and preparation. The track seems less rough these days than it did in your day and especially in my day. What were your thoughts on the racing in Daytona?RL: There ...

MXP: Hey Newf! Let’s start with last weekend in Arlington. Everyone wants to know how Meston and his KJSC experience went.RL: That was an experience of a lifetime for Meston and myself. After talking to other people who have done it, I had an idea of what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations from beginning to end. They treated ...