In the summer of 1996, a young kid from Michigan rolled into Walton Raceway fresh off a successful week at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The pits were already overflowing, so he and his dad did what racers have always done—adapt. They backed their Hi-Point trailer onto the front lawn of Chris Lee’s and set up their pit wherever they could find space. There was nothing factory about it. But once the gate dropped, none of that mattered.
Under their tent, with a Kawasaki beneath him, his trademark Fox Racing gear, the 16-year-old Nick Wey made a statement. He didn’t just compete, he proved that he was ready for the Pro Class by winning the 125 class with a 2-1 moto score. That result, that weekend at Walton Raceway with his family, helped to propel Nick to a long and successful career in USA Motocross and Supercross. Thirty years later, that same proving ground still echoes, but the next chapter begins somewhere new.
This summer, 16-year-old Vincent Wey, son of Nick, will make his Canadian debut at the opening round of the 2026 Triple Crown Series in Calgary, lining up on a Team Green Kawasaki. Vincent will be following a pathway that has quietly become one of the sport’s stepping stones. It’s a path that not only Vincent’s father took three decades ago, but also a host of other top Team Green riders like Dean Wilson, Kyle Chisholm, and Drew Adams have taken over the years. Because for young American prospects, Canada has become something unique. It’s not the final destination. Everyone knows where that is. The United States remains the center of the motocross/supercross world—the deepest talent pool, the biggest contracts, and arguably the most competitive motorsport environment anywhere. That’s where careers are made. However, Canada offers something different, something necessary. In Canada, riders get a taste of what the future demands: longer motos, changing conditions, travel fatigue, and the weekly pressure of a championship. It’s a level of responsibility and expectation that many riders don’t fully experience until they turn professional.
For the Wey family, and others, that’s exactly the point. The decision to send Vincent north isn’t about shortcuts; it’s about preparation and learning how to manage a long series, not just several races. It’s about how to carry momentum, handle setbacks, and perform when the spotlight gets a little brighter and the pressure increases each weekend. It’s about building a championship mindset before the stakes become unforgiving.
For Nick Wey, who built his own career with meticulous detail and work, the value is obvious. Canada provides a controlled proving ground, a place where talent is tested, but not yet consumed by the full weight of the professional ranks in the USA. Because that next step is coming, and every rider should want to be as prepared as possible.
If everything stays on track, Vincent’s path toward the American pro scene may not fully materialize until 2027 or 2028. This timeline isn’t a delay; it’s intentional. A window to develop, to mature, and to arrive ready rather than rushed. And in a sport where potential alone is never enough, that difference matters.
Thirty years after a kid from Michigan turned Walton Raceway into his breakout moment, the story continues with the next generation. Different place, different time, but riding the same brand and with the same goals. Because in motocross, proving grounds don’t disappear. They just move. On June 7th, Vincent Wey will make his Triple Crown Series debut at Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary as a member of the Kawasaki SSR Team.
2026 Triple Crown Series Schedule:
- June 7: Round 1 – Wild Rose MX – Calgary, AB
- June 14: Round 2 – Prairie Hill MX – Pilot Mound, MB
- June 28: Round 3 – Motocross Ste-Julie – Ste-Julie, QC
- July 5: Round 4 – Gopher Dunes – Courtland, ON
- July 12: Round 5 – Riverglade MX – Moncton, NB
- July 19: Round 6 – Sand Del Lee MX – Ottawa, ON
- July 26: Round 7 – Motocross Deschambault – Deschambault, QC
- August 16: Round 8 – Walton Raceway – Walton, ON
