By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, October 5, 2016 Pro mountain biker Rachel Atherton finished the Red Bull Foxhunt despite adversity. This foxhunt wasn’t exactly traditional. While there was a horn blasting, dirt flying and a mad dash over the English countryside, the “fox” was hunting the “hounds.” They were also all on mountain bikes. During the… Continue reading Mountain Biker Passes 144 Racers on Punctured Tire
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World Record: Human Pedals 89 MPH on Egg-Shaped Bicycle
By Tracy Staedter, Seeker.com, September 30, 2016 Superhumans participated in the IHPVA World Human Powered Speed Challenge. Each year, the unincorporated town of Battle Mountain, Nev., population 3,635, is overrun with superhumans participating in the IHPVA World Human Powered Speed Challenge. This year was no different. For five days in mid-September, cyclists clustered around a stretch of State… Continue reading World Record: Human Pedals 89 MPH on Egg-Shaped Bicycle
Calgarian Charles Miron wins Iceland's Fire and Ice 250-km gruelling race
By Tricia Lo, CBC News, September 7, 2016 ‘I’m probably gonna lose five toenails,’ says winner Charles Miron A Calgary man has just won what might be the toughest multi-terrain foot race in the world. Charles Miron finished nearly 90 minutes ahead of the second place finisher after traversing lava fields, volcanic steam vents, active volcanoes, deserts of ash, glacial… Continue reading Calgarian Charles Miron wins Iceland's Fire and Ice 250-km gruelling race
Saskatoon golden retriever, Jett the Drift Dog, hits the racetrack in viral video
By Victoria Dinh, CBC News, August 24, 2016 5-year-old pooch grins from passenger seat of drifting race car A five-year-old golden retriever in Saskatoon is gaining some social media attention after a video was released on Monday showing the pooch grinning from the passenger seat of a drifting race car. “I kind of put her… Continue reading Saskatoon golden retriever, Jett the Drift Dog, hits the racetrack in viral video
Cars roar into Saskatoon for 50th anniversary of the Saskatchewan International Raceway
By CBC News, August 18, 2016 Up to 275 cars are expected to race during the anniversary weekend Drag racing cars and drivers are arriving in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan International Raceway’s celebrates its 50th anniversary. “Fifty years of heritage gives us a lot of people to draw from, so we’re looking forward to it,” Tom… Continue reading Cars roar into Saskatoon for 50th anniversary of the Saskatchewan International Raceway
National motocross series rides into Regina, local wins 1st moto
By CBC News, June 25, 2016 Saskatchewan resident Shawn Maffenbeier raced his way to 1st in one of two motos in Regina Motocross racers hit the course just east of Regina at the Moto Valley Raceway this weekend for a major competition. The race was the fourth part of the MX Nationals Series. The competition began in Kamloops at the beginning… Continue reading National motocross series rides into Regina, local wins 1st moto
Kite race nixed due to mild weather
Not enough snow this year A warmer than expected Saskatchewan winter has put the brakes on a kite racing event. Organizers behind the event said there just isn’t enough snow to host a quality event. “We have been forced to cancel the competition,” organizers said in a recent news release about their snow-kite endurance race,… Continue reading Kite race nixed due to mild weather
Flatlanders Ice Races
“Good affordable way to get an entry into racing” – Devon Hankewich Date: February 13, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Flatlanders speedway, Kindersley, SK – See map. Admission: Free! Contact: 306-463-7215 The rules are simple, you need a 2 wheel drive vehicle that is as small of car as you want or up to a 1/2 ton. No… Continue reading Flatlanders Ice Races