MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS 2010
The Olympics of Motorcycling, the 64th annual Motocross of Nations, takes place in the United States for only the 3rd time in 2010. Thunder Valley Motorsports Park in Lakewood Colorado is the venue for the Worlds biggest Motocross Race September 25 & 26, 2010.
The Canadian Motorcycle Association has announced Team Canada for 2010. Team Manager for the 7th year will be Chatsworth Ontario’s Carl Bastedo. Vaughn Ontario’s Andre Laurin will be the Assistant Team Manager for the 2nd year.
Riding the #79 in the premiere MX1 class will be Kemptville Ontario’s Jeremy Medaglia. The 20 year old Medaglia will be on his Orange Motorsports KTM. Medaglia is the youngest member of Team Canada and will be taking part in his first Motocross of Nations event. He commented, “This is the opportunity of a Lifetime and I’m excited to see what I can do against the best riders on the World Stage. It’s an Honour to represent Canada at the Olympics of Motorcycling.”
Canada’s entry in MX2 will feature the #80 of Kaven Benoit. The 21 year old from Bon-Conseil, Quebec will ride the Duroi Racing KTM. Benoit commented, “I’m so happy to represent Canada at this event, it’s unbelievable and the chance of a lifetime, I’ll work hard preparing and do my very best.”
The #81 in MX3 will be ridden by Millbrook Ontario’s Kyle Keast. Keast is the veteran of Canada’s young team at 25. Kyle will ride the Honda Canada/Machine Racing Honda.
Keast commented “I’m super excited and have always wanted to represent Canada at this event. It’s like going to the Olympics for Motocross Riders.”
The Motocross of Nations is covered by more of the World’s Motocross Media than any other event and seen on television in 150 countries with an audience of 200 million. Information on the event can be found at www.mxnations.com The event can be viewed live September 25, 26 at www.motocrossmx1.com
For further information contact: Team Canada MX, 622794 Moto Park Rd., Chatsworth, Ontario, N0H 1G0. 519 794-2434. www.teamcanadamx.com
