BMX 'ers out in full force Thurs. July 3rd

BMX racers out in full force

Racers were out in full force at the Coal Hills BMX track during Thursday night racing. It was young Sebastien McGrady’s night as he captured first place in the half track competition. Just behind in second was Bill Powsey with Kaden Perkins pedaling his way to a third place finish. In Novice 7 action, it was Michael Eagan who came away with a first place finish edging out newcomer Hayden Fieret. Third place went to Courtenay’s Makalo Mahanaga. Cumberland local Jett Heppell came away with a clean lead in the Intermediate 11 division with Dayton Raps placing second and Aliesha Weibe rounding things out with a third place finish. Weibe is currently ranked third nationally for 11year old girls.

Expert rider Aidan Webber received his yellow jacket which signifies his placement as one of the top 10 riders in the district. He is currently ranked third in Canada in the 7 year old age group.

Racers have a full weekend of racing on this weekend’s schedule which begins on Thursday at 6pm for a regular night of racing. Out of town riders will be heading to Cumberland to heat up the track on Friday July 11 for a double points race, sign up is at 6pm.

On Saturday riders will be racing for a cause. All proceeds from the Race for Life will be donated to Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Last year the Coal Hills track raised $2800 for the Children’s Hospital. Since there is no regular membership fee for this race, it is the perfect race for new riders to try out the sport of BMX. The race starts between 12-1 pm on Saturday. Rounding out this big weekend of racing is the Vancouver Island Challenge Race #3, sign up for this race is between 10-11am.