GA Checkpoint Yamaha rider Spencer Knowles leads both pro classes heading in to round 7 on January 18th at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Darrin Marr Photo)
The official calendar points to the half way mark of the KTM Canadian Arenacross Championship with Rounds 7 and 8 set for January 18th and 19th at the home of Canadian Arenacross, Chilliwack Heritage Park.
GA Checkpoint Yamaha’s Spencer Knowles has stepped in to the spot light as overall points leader of the series after 6 rounds so far but after a four final clean sweep of the first two rounds of the series in Cloverdale Knowles, while consistent has only managed one win in the last eight evening finals. The welcomed American insurgence of Brad Nauditt, Ryan Abrigo and Jake Anstett along with special appearance by KTM Factory stars Jeremy Medaglia and Kaven Benoit have certainly shook up the series and kept the fans on their feet.
Defending Champ Spectra Powersports Yamaha rider Brock Hoyer sits second overall in points.
Defending Champ Spectra Powersports Yamaha mounted Brock Hoyer has quietly adjusted to his new steed and sits just 3 points back of Knowles in the Pro Open class and second in the overall points. Cycle North Kawasaki Arenacross star Ryan Lockhart is putting in a solid and consistent series so far making every main event with eight top five finishes and sits third in overall points. Brad Nauditt of Washington State who underwent eye surgery after sweeping rounds 3 and 4 in Chilliwack will look to return to the series for rounds 7 and 8 along with fellow Washington State rider Ryan Abrigo who stepped up the game at rounds 5 & 6 with 3 main event wins.
Chilliwack’s own Devin Sache leads the 85cc 12-15 class winning all but two rounds!
In the youth and amateur classes currently 5 riders have won five of six mains in there respective classes including Nick Van Meel in the 50cc 4-6 class, Julien Benek in 50cc 7-8, Tyler Gibbs in 85cc 7-11, Rachael Springman in Ladies and Jamie Grant in the Plus 30 Open class. Other standouts include Ethan Ladd who leads both the 250cc Intermediate and Open Intermediate championships. Kawasaki rider Riley Paulik leads all Junior class standing including 250cc, 450cc and Open Junior.
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Overall Pro Points (after 6 rounds)
| 1 | 28 | Spencer Knowles | 244 |
| 2 | 1 | Brock Hoyer | 219 |
| 3 | 2 | Ryan Lockhart | 209 |
| 4 | 402 | Ryan Abrigo | 157 |
| 5 | 96 | Jake Anstett | 137 |
| 6 | 620 | Brad Nauditt | 122 |
| 7 | 33 | Eric Jeffery | 118 |
| 8 | 476 | Colin Jurrin | 117 |
| 9 | 54 | Josh Allen | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | Dylan Kaelin | 70 |
| 11 | 12 | Kavin Benoit | 70 |
| 12 | 96 | Kirk Hawes | 64 |
| 13 | 380 | Kevin Lepp | 63 |
| 14 | 8 | Dylan Delaplace | 62 |
| 15 | 15 | Jeremy Medaglia | 42 |
| 16 | 4 | Brayden Stuart | 40 |
| 17 | 621 | Kyle Springman | 14 |
| 18 | 491 | Ethan Ladd | 13 |
| 19 | 777 | Jake Barker | 12 |
Find out what happened at Rounds 5 and 6 of the KTM Canadian Arenacross Championships.
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2012/2013 KTM Canadian Arenacross Championship Schedule
Round 1 Friday October 19th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey, BC
Round 2 Saturday October 20th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey, BC
Round 3 Friday November 2nd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 4 Saturday November 3rd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 5 Friday November 9th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 6 Saturday November 10th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 7 Friday January 18th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 8 Saturday January 19th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack BC
Round 9 Friday February 1st – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 10 Saturday February 2nd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 11 Friday February 8th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey, BC
Round 12 Saturday February 9th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairground, Surrey, BC
Round 2 Saturday October 20th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey, BC
Round 3 Friday November 2nd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 4 Saturday November 3rd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 5 Friday November 9th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 6 Saturday November 10th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 7 Friday January 18th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 8 Saturday January 19th – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack BC
Round 9 Friday February 1st – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 10 Saturday February 2nd – Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Round 11 Friday February 8th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey, BC
Round 12 Saturday February 9th – Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairground, Surrey, BC
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