The Trackside Motocross Association is looking forward to being part of some racing action this summer.聽
Bryce Friess, the president of the association, said they have already had some people practising at their facility, which is located east of the Estevan Motor Speedway. The recent precipitation deterred some people from turning out to ride, but it was a help, because the track was very dry.
鈥淲ith the snow, it was nice to add some moisture back to it,鈥� said Friess. 聽
The association is looking to upgrade the track for youth riders this year. Donations of equipment will be needed for the upgrade.
鈥淚t鈥檚 something that we鈥檝e been working on for the last three years, trying to make it better and giving them better obstacles to learn on,鈥� said Friess.聽
Last year they had about 20 youth members, who were anywhere from four to 14 years of age. It鈥檚 more than they鈥檝e had in the past, but that鈥檚 not a surprise, he said, because motocross was one of the activities the kids could still enjoy.
Trackside typically has about 40 members between its different age groups.
The association is part of the 麻豆传媒AV Corner Racing Circuit, which will have races in several communities this summer. Estevan鈥檚 turn is scheduled to be July 24 and 25.
It will start in Carlyle in early July, and then there will be races in Estevan, Alameda, Assiniboia and Weyburn. Last year, 麻豆传媒AV Corner was the only motocross racing series to operate in Saskatchewan.
Friess said motocross is one of those sports that can happen amid COVID-19 restrictions.聽
鈥淭hey see you like your own little outdoor bubble. You stay in your pits, and they have restriction numbers at the gates. And then when you鈥檙e on the starting line, it鈥檚 like you鈥檙e wearing a mask with your helmet on.鈥澛�
The size of the facility makes it easier to social distance in the pits.
Friess said the drivers were excited to get out and start practising, and now they鈥檙e eager to start competing. 聽
鈥淧eople are sending emails all the time, and asking when we can get after it, but I think right now we should be thankful that we actually have a facility where we can ride at, that鈥檚 still open,鈥� Friess said. 聽
They would need to receive the green light from the Saskatchewan Health Authority before any races can happen this summer.
Trackside is also on the lookout for board members. They have three right now, which is okay, but not only do they want more, but they want to get some new blood and new ideas from people who would add to the board.聽聽
