Big debut for Gracyk

By Brett Lee

AUBURN, ON -- Overcast skies kept the Auburn Hills raceway in good condition for the two-day Ontario Provincial Championship race last weekend. Close to 650 entries pounded around the track in pursuit of Ontario's most sought after motocross championship.

In the premier Pro class it was all Team Suzuki/OTSFF's Gavin Grayck. Grayck dominated all four 125cc and 250cc Pro motos.

"I just felt really good today, and I am really liking the Suzukis," said a happy Grayck. "There was good competition here today so it gives me some confidence. I have to say, you guys really look after the Pro riders, this was a really good pay day for me."

Grayck pocketed over $1300 of the $5000 Pro purse posted on the weekend.

Machine Racing's Ryan Gauld rode consistently to take home second for the day aboard his 450F Honda in 250cc Pro action with 3-4 moto finishes. KTM Canada/Odyssey Recreation's Pierce Chamberlain placed third with 6-2 finishes.

"I felt great in that second moto and I thought I could catch Gavin, but I just made a couple of small mistakes," said Chamberlain.

Machine Racing Honda's Kyle Keast placed second in 125 Pro with 4-2 moto scores over his teammate Jay Burke. Burke was forced to limp to a third overall with 2-4 finishes after a second moto injury. Burke cased a jump in Moto 2 and jammed his hand.

Promoter Tom Bitz was happy with the weekend. His first race was canceled due to snow.

Other weekend notables: CMRC's webmaster Chris Haddad won Vet Junior (3-1); Edge Performance's Codi Rae Ingram beat out FibreNew Honda's Kassie Boone in Ladies action; Peter Gobo took the overall in +50 action; Yamaha mounted James Banks won the overall with a 1-1 in ATV Pro racing. For a complete listing of results go www.cmrcracing.com.

The motovan.com OPC series heads to Sand Del Lee for the May long weekend doubleheader. For more information please visit www.MX101.ca.