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We definitely think there was a feeling in the paddock this past weekend of everyone wondering where the summer has gone? With eight exciting rounds in the books, the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MXTour Series is now down to just two motos left in each class. So with the 250 Pro/Am and 450 titles on the line in the coming weeks, we can look back at Round 8 from Deschambault. Interestingly enough we saw the same two riders win this past weekend as we did the weekend before in Moncton. Both Joey Crown and Cole Thompson rode very smooth in the sand of the Deschambault track to win the overalls. As he’s been all summer long, James Lissimore takes us through what happened in Quebec for this week’s Yamaha Motor Canada Behind the Lens.
What riders wouldn’t want to rail big sand berms like they have in Deschambault?
Sunday morning in Quebec started off overcast with some light mist in the air. However, by mid-morning the sun had come out and it got very hot.
Kaven Benoit brought the Quebec crowd to its feet on Sunday as he grabbed the first moto win in the 450 class.
Every fan at Deschambault wanted Benoit’s autograph.
After a frustrating opening moto, 450 points leader Colton Facciotti came back in Moto 2 and took the win.
Joey Crown had another great weekend and now trails Jess Pettis by just three points in the chase for the 250 championship.
Joey Crown led wire to wire in Moto 2 and grabbed another moto win as well as the overall for the day.
John Dowd and his son Ryan get ready to head out for their first practice session at Round 8.
Dillan Epstein had a great opening moto in Quebec, but unfortunately he crashed hard in Moto 2 and wasn’t able to finish.
Christopher Fortier had a career day at Round 8 and went 7-4 for sixth overall.
After his fifth overall at Deschambault, Matt Goerke now sits 34 points out of the lead in the 450 class.
Jacob Hayes had a good day at Round 8 and he’s proving to be a nice addition to the 450 class.
Shawn Maffenbeier didn’t have a great day at Round 8 and now trails Jess Pettis by 24 points in the 250 points chase.
Tyler Medaglia most likely won’t win the 450 MXTour title this summer, but he’s sure had a good series.
Allan Brown tries to keep the mood light under the MX101 FXR Yamaha tent.
Marco Cannella’s directions were pretty clear on Sunday.
Don’t worry everyone, just be happy.
The first 250 Pro/Am moto blasts off the Deschambault starting line with a bang.
Once again Cole Thompson was the most consistent rider in the 450 class and grabbed the overall win.
It was great to see Nathaniel Bosum’s family in Deschambault honouring their son. RIP Nathaniel!
After his solid finish last year in Deschambault, you just knew that Tanner Ward would have a great race here in 2018.
Here a couple of Quebec legends bench race in between motos.
Dylan Wright’s second moto come from behind was one of the best of the season so far.
