Gearing up for Walton

From CMRC Racing

WALTON, ON -- The Walton TransCan Grand National Motocross is only days away. Event organizers have already received over 900 rider entries from across Canada . An army of Amateurs will arrive on site Aug. 16.

The Bull 94.5FM will chart the progress of the more distant competitors as they cross the country via cell phone progress reports. As they race daily ,starting Wednesday, friends, relatives and fans back home will be able to follow the action via live web audio on www.waltontranscan.ca.

Preparations are moving ahead at full speed to welcome spectators who are fully expected to exceed the 2004 attendance record of 25,000. New viewing areas, easier access and a spectacular new start area layout are sure to add to the Walton experience. The Yamaha Playground is back by popular demand and includes the chance to win a new Yamaha for demo ride participants.

The ninth round of the Pro national series will host the MX2 East/West Shootout for the first time. This unique event will see the best MX2 Pro riders go head to head for the only time this year. Regional bragging rights will also be established Sunday when the amateurs compete for the IMX Canada Cup for the first time in a team format.

The premier MX1 class has just completed Round 7 in Moncton. While Jean Sebastian Roy has built a commanding lead and looks set to repeat his title, the next four riders are separated by less than one moto worth of points. The Aug. 14 round at Ste-Julie, QC will set the stage for the final showdown. Series standings can be followed at www.cmrcracing.com.