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MXP: Hey Newf! Big weekend ahead for you and Team Canada at the World Vets. How are you feeling and what class are you racing in?RL: I’m feeling good and I’m really looking forward to it. The weather is looking perfect with low 20-degree temps all weekend. I’m going to get a chance to ride the bike at Glen Helen ...

MXP: Hey Newf, we’re now through two weekends of the 2022 Future West AX Championships. Overall, are you happy with how the series has gone thus far? RL: Yes, I’m very happy with how things have gone so far. We have had very few injuries which is always good, the tracks have been good, we’ve had a decent spectator turnout ...

MXP: Hey Newf, the first question is a big one. How was the opening weekend in Chilliwack?RL: Everything went well. The track was great for a round one and I think everyone really enjoyed it from the 50cc class to the Pros. Things went smoothly and we had a pretty decent crowd for Saturday night. Amateur entries were a little ...

MXP: Hey Newf, were you able to watch any of the WSX from Cardiff? What were your thoughts on the overall racing as well as the entertainment value? RL: I didn’t watch live but of course, I followed along and watched on YouTube on Monday as I was busy all weekend. I liked it. I think for a first-time event ...

MXP: Hey Newf, the Future West Outdoor Series wrapped up last weekend in Kamloops. How was the race and overall how was the 2022 series?RL: Overall the series was great. All the tracks we went to really did a great job with prep. Entries were up from previous years and injuries were low for the most part. We never had ...

MXP: Newf, you made it back from Red Bud in one piece. We spoke last week about your lack of pit bike experience and you could be the weak link on the team. That wasn’t the case, but you did have some mechanical issues. Overall, how was your weekend? RL: Yes you’re right it’s been a long time since I ...

This is what Newf might look like this weekend sitting around his camp site at Red Bud. Photo by James Lissimore MXP: Hey Newf! Talk to us first about your travel plans to Red Bud. How are you and your lovely wife Randi getting there and once there where are you staying?RL: We flew to Chicago yesterday and then rented ...