Celebration of Life: Ed Mosiewich

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Ed Mosiewich

We are saddened to learn of the passing of this Manitoba MX legend and staple, Ed Mosiewich. For many, many years Ed could be found at the track each summer shooting photos, helping with the logistics of the day and chatting with riders.

Today, Ed would be celebrating his 70th birthday, happy heavenly birthday old friend and thank you for your contribution to our sport and our community, you will be missed!

A celebration of life will be held next Saturday, June 25th at 2pm at Thomson in the Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd in Winnipeg.

Our deepest condolences to Ed's family and friends.

Amateur Day Schedule/Pilot Mound Pro National

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PILOT MOUND PRO NATIONAL 2022

SATURDAY, june 18th

*Please note-the WMX and PreMix races will start on time and the amateur schedule will work around this schedule. 

8:00 AM PRACTICE

  1. Junior/Beginner/B age classes

  2. Junior/Beginner/B age classes group 2 if needed

  3. Intermediate/Pro/A age classes-1 session

  4. 85cc 7-11/12-16/Supermini

  5. 65cc 7-9/10-11

  6. All 50cc

Staging for first motos begins when the 50 cc class is practicing. Racing starts immediately after practice

Race order

  1. 250 Junior

  2. 65cc 7-9/10-11

  3. Open beginner

  4. 50cc 4-6/7-8

  5. 85cc 7-11/12-16

  6. Vet Master/Vet Junior

  7. Schoolboy/Ladies B

  8. Open Intermediate

  9. Open Junior

  10. Supermini

  11. 65cc Open

*2ND motos will start immediately after the first motos are complete and continue up until approximately 12:30 when the WMX and PreMix stages for their first motos

12:45 PM STAGING FOR WMX
1:00 PM WMX PRACTICE - 12 MIN
1:00 PM STAGING FOR FXR PREMIX
1:15 PM PRACTICE FOR PREMIX - 12 MIN

INTERMISSION

2:45 PM WMX STAGING CLOSED
3:00 PM WMX HOT LAP
3:05 PM WMX MOTO 1 12 MIN + 2 LAPS
3:25 PM WMX PODIUM
3:10 PM PREMIX STAGING CLOSED
3:25 PM PREMIX HOT LAP
3:30 PM PREMIX MOTO 1 12 MIN + 2 LAPS
3:45 PM PREMIX PODIUM

3:45 PM TO 4:45 PM - REMAINDER OF AMATEUR MOTOS

4:45 PM WMX STAGING CLOSED
5:00 PM WMX HOT LAP
5:05 PM WMX MOTO 1 12 MIN + 2 LAPS
5:25 PM WMX PODIUM
5:20 PM PREMIX STAGING CLOSED
5:25 PM PREMIX HOT LAP
5:30 PM PREMIX MOTO 1 12 MIN + 2 LAPS
5:45 PM PREMIX PODIUM

Central Canadian Amateur National | Brandon

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Brett Konkin and his crew at Transcanada Motosports Park have been hard at work creating an exceptional race track and facility in preparation for the first ever Central Canadian Amateur National Championship by Jetwerx/MRC hosted by Grassroots Motocross.

This event will prove to be a fantastic building block for Manitoba riders to test their skills against other competitors under a true amateur national format.

what to expect

The Central Canadian Amateur National is open to everyone, no qualifications* required!
*If a class exceeds 40+ racers, qualifiers will be held and the race schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

registration

While this event is not a Grassroots event, we will be hosting the registration. Registration closes Thursday, June 23rd 5pm CST.

$65 per class with 3 motos per class.

thursday, june 23

Open practice will be held 10am 4pm. $40 per rider.
No preregistration required.

Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26

Practice Friday morning for register racers only.

Racing to follow Friday through to Sunday with a 3-moto format. Friday: Moto 1, Saturday: Moto 2, Sunday: Moto 3.

location

West of Brandon on Highway #1, Kemnay, MB, Canada, Manitoba

Yamaha bLU cRU Factory Ride Award

Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce the continuation of its popular bLU cRU Factory Ride Award program for the 2022 outdoor motocross season with the newly added Central Canadian Amateur National! This one-of-a-kind award gives amateur racers the chance to win the complimentary use of a YZ motorcycle for the following race season, in addition to a $2,500 Yamaha parts credit. 

The 2022 bLU cRU Factory Ride Award will be presented to the Yamaha rider with the most cumulative points at each of the country’s four biggest amateur motocross events: the Western Canadian Amateur National (WCAN) in Kamloops, BC (June 1-4), the Central Canadian Amateur National (CCAN) in Brandon, MB (June 24-26), the Eastern Canadian Amateur National (ECAN) in Deschambault, QC (July 28-30), and the Walton TransCan Grand National Championship in Walton, ON (August 10-13). 

 How Do You Win? 

The bLU cRU Factory Ride Award will be presented to the amateur Yamaha rider with the most cumulative points in a maximum of 3 classes who has registered a Yamaha as their race bike in the aforementioned races. 

 The Rules: 

  • Contest open only to amateur Yamaha riders.

  • Rider must be a resident of Canada.

  • Yamaha unit must be purchased in Canada.

  • A maximum of (2) units can be used at each of the 4 events.

  • Rider cannot be an employee of Yamaha Motor Canada or one of its dealerships.

  • Winner is only eligible for one prize (cannot win at multiple events).

  • Winner must commit to racing on Yamaha product for the 2023 season before prize will be awarded.

Fees & Gate Hours

gate hours

  • Wednesday, June 22: 12:00pm - 11:00pm

  • Thursday, June 23: 6:30am - 11:00pm

  • Friday, June 24: 6:00am - 10:00pm

  • Saturday, June 25: 6:30am - 10:00pm

  • Sunday, June 26: 6:30am - 5:00pm

June 18 + 19 MRC Pro National | Pilot Mound

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Get ready for the most exciting month for motocross in Manitoba in years!

We as Manitobans have the privilege of hosting both a round of the MRC Pro National at Prairie Hill MX, Pilot Mound and the newly created Central Canadian Amateur National hosted at Transcanada Moto Park, Brandon for 2022. Here’s the scoop on the upcoming Pro National!

CC Am National details coming soon - sign up for our emails to get it right to your inbox.

JUNE 18 & 19

MRC Round 3 Pro National
Prairie Hill MX, Pilot Mound

It has been some time since we have been able to witness the top racers in Canada along with international talent all showing their speed in our province for our National Championship.  We also have the additional excitement of watching our home grown threat, Ryder McNabb, go after a National Championship in the 250 class.  Can he be the 2nd Manitoban to capture a Canadian National Motocross Champion?  Who is the first you ask?  Legendary racer Kim Houde, who captured the title as a privateer in 1979 in the 125cc class, as he chased the championship across the country.

FRIDAY GATE hours

  • Privateer Pros: 9:00am - Midnight

  • Amateurs: 2:00pm - Midnight

saturday | June 18, 2022

Non-Points Amateur Day ran by MRC

This is NOT an Amateur National Championship, but rather an amateur day that provides an opportunity to race on a perfectly prepped Pilot Mound track.  Grassroots will provide the people power to execute the day, but racers will sign in for this event through MRC/Jetwerx.

SATURDAY GATE hours

  • 6:30am - Midnight

Sunday | June 19, 2022

Triple Crown Series Round 3 MRC Pro National

We will get to witness the top professional riders do battle for a national championship!

Sunday GATE hours

  • 6:30am - 5:30pm

Weekend Fees

Stay tuned

Details on the Central Canadian Amateur National June 23 - 26th held at Transcanada Moto Park in Brandon coming your way!