The 2015 CMRC Western Canadian Women’s National Preview

By Denaye Arnett

This series, presented by Schrader’s Yamaha, has grown throughout the years to become one of the most prestigious Women’s racing events in Canada where the top women riders from Western Canada come together to compete for the #1 title. With multi-time champion Hailey Larson absent from this year’s series, the door is wide open for a brand new champion to emerge. The 2015 series will begin in Kamloops on May 30th and then travel to Nanaimo for round two before concluding in Calgary. This three round series promises to be very exciting as these women train hard and take the sport very seriously. Following are four riders that are sure to be fighting for the top step of the podium at each round of the 2015 series.

Name: Kennedy Lutz
Age: 15
Started Racing: Age 4
Bike: Yamaha YZ250F
Race Number: 2

Favourite Track: Real Deal MX training facility in Allendale, South Carolina.

Favourite Food: I’ll basically eat anything, however Sherry’s pancakes are the best!

Favourite Music: I usually listen to the top hits but living down here in South Carolina makes you listen to a lot of country!

Goals for 2015: I want to win the Western Canadian Women’s Nationals this year! At the 2015 Parts Canada TransCan in August my goal is to win the Ladies class and finish top three in the Junior class.

Sponsors: I’d really like to thank Schraders, Troy Lee Designs Canada, Atlas Brace, 100% goggles, Matrix, Babbitts, FMF, Renthal, Lynks Racing, Fusion Graphics, Yorkton Dodge, Hinson, Factory Connection, Holeshot Welding, Gaerne, Real Deal MX Training Facility, and the old man – Kenneth!

Name: Sara King
Age: 18
Started Racing: Age 8
Bike: CRF 250
Number: 3

Favourite Track: Cahuilla Creek in California.

Favourite Food: Steak and homemade perogies

Favourite Music: Country

Goals for 2015: To improve on my last year’s number.

Sponsors: Cycle North, Honda Canada, Northern Gateway, Parts Canada, OTSFF, Motovan, Mongoose Machine, Treasure Cove Casino, Spy Optics, Maclean Trucking, Fort Machine Works, my Grandpa, Mom & Dad, Kourtney Lloyd, and Sierra Roth.

Name: Jamie Munro
Age: 20
Started Racing: Age 11
Bike: KTM 250SX-F
Race Number: 5

Favourite Track: Kelowna Bear Creek Motocross Track

Favourite Food: Fruits & Vegetables, but mostly ice cream.

Favourite Music: Country

Goals for 2015: I would love to make top three this year and get a few holeshots. With all of the stiff competition in 2015 I think the top ten will have some epic battles and I hope to be a part of that.

Sponsors: Valleyspeed Machine Shop, Lordco Autoparts, 100%, Matrix Concepts, GP Moto, Valley Motorsport, KTM Canada, Custom Decal, and my Mom & Dad.

Rachel Springman
Age: 22
Started Riding: Age 4
Bike: 2015 YZ250F
Race Number: 631

Favourite track: Whispering Pines, Kamloops, BC

Favourite Food: Chipotle

Favourite Music: Rap

Goals for 2015: To have some fun and stay in one piece!

Sponsors: Holeshot Motorsports, Big Steel Box, Spy Optics, Mom and Dad.
Thank you to the following series sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without your help:

Schrader’s Yamaha, Fox Canada, Matrix, Atlas, Fly, Dragon, Just 1, Gamma Sales, Motovan, Evan’s Cooling, Alternative Groove, Mile Zero, Lucas Bachman Memorial Fund, Valley Motosports, Valley Speed Shop, Cycle North Powersports, CMRC, Trim FX, Troy Lee Designs, Dunlop, GP Moto, Riders Edge Suspension, Ogio, Canada’s Motorcycles, FXR, Canadian Moto Show.