Fast start for Keast

By Brett Lee

Gopher Dunes was in pristine condition for Round 1 of the Motovan.com Amateur National Qualifier Series and Ontario ATV Provincial Championships last weekend.

The Pro class produced some great racing as Joel Saarits, Kyle Snelgrove, Kyle Keast, Ryan Gauld and a host of top riders battled one of the toughest tracks in Ontario.

Machine Racing's Keast showed his off season training paid off with strong 1-1 moto finishes and the GP Pro overall win. Saarits rode well, finishing 2-3 for second overall, followed by Hully Gully Yamaha's Snelgrove in third with 6-2. All three riders served noticed that they will be serious threats in Provincial action come May.

Other weekend notables included Motovan.com/Jagg448-backed Kyle Stephens sweeping 125cc Junior, GP Junior and Supermini. Yamaha's Matt McGuinness went 1-1 in 125cc Intermediate action, Edge Performance Kawasaki's Richard Grey took the checkers in the 60cc main event, Lockhart Odyssey KTM's Mitchell Godkin took home the first place trophy in the 50cc 7 to 8 class with perfect 1-1 moto scores and Yamaha rookie Greg Gee grabbed the overall in the intense ATV Pro action.

For complete results visit www.cmrcracing.com

Racing moves to Rodney Moto Valley in Rodney, ON this Sunday.