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AZOT International Race on February 26 - 27, 2022: Looks like the majority of people who raced in the 2022 AZOT International had a great experience and left on Sunday feeling like they definitely got their money’s worth. As with any event, there were some glitches and last minute surprises, but the energetic team of volunteers and Canyon track people worked together to keep the event moving smoothly and with some intense racing excitement. There were 131 total racers, 115 Old Timers, eight 30+ Vet and eight Support Under 30, in the different classes. Most classes finished three races on Saturday...

ACP on Saturday, January 15: We had 39 AZOT racers for the second race of our Spring Series. Race 4’s full gate had 21 Intermediate and 5 Novice; then Race 18’s gate was 7 Master and 6 Expert. So when’s the last time you saw 21 Intermediate or 7 Master on the gate … years ago? Take a look at that photo of the practice line – wow!! The huge gate of 21 Intermediate racers included new guys Troy Lang #61m and Brian Kahn #722 from Tucson; David Donlon #333 from Mesa, and Bob Hooker #56 who moved from Oregon to...

Canyon on Sunday, January 9: Total of 27 racers:  4 Master, 6 Expert, 10 Intermediate and 7 Novice.   It was an exciting, competitive launch of the Spring Series.  The typical 8th practice for AZOT gave riders a close-up view of Mother Nature’s gift – a pond created by the welcomed rain.  It meant they had to cut back on the long sand section at the bottom, resulting in a slightly faster lap time for all.  They did a great job of prepping the track after all of the rain and inevitable mud.    It was disappointing to find David Kennedy as...

ACP on Saturday, December 11: Great turnout for the last race of the Fall Series – total of 36 AZOT racers! We had 5 Master, 9 Expert (way to go, guys … we called and you showed up), 14 Intermediate and 8 Novice. Despite several frustrating challenges – racing a last-minute borrowed bike due to a serious engine problem, scouting for a missing lever, a couple of broken spokes, pushing an ankle injury - they all made it to their gates. Then no major injuries, just a few ego tweaks with sliding out, getting hung up in the gate, dirt...

Canyon - Sunday, November 21: Total of 23 racers: 3 Master, 4 Expert, 10 Intermediate and 6 Novice. Race 3 featured some heated battles! Ryan Pedigo (#328) held off Rick Arnold (#97) and Tee Stefaniak (#49), but then a last lap bobble from Pedigo allowed Rick to take over - another exciting Master show to the very end. Second moto Ryan jumped out to the front position and maintained it, despite Tee’s hot pursuit. Unfortunately, Rick had to leave for an emergency so he wasn’t there to compete. Expert class welcomed Jeff Neil (#40) back to the valley, escaping the...