        Engines revved, dirt flew, and riders soared over the weekend at the first round of the Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Corner Racing Circuit (SCRC) in Carlyle. Held on Saturday, June 27, motocross riders were in town with practice runs starting at 9 a.m., followed by the competitive heats beginning at 10:30 a.m.
               The SCRC is a circuit focused on southeastern Saskatchewan drawing racers from both Saskatchewan and Manitoba to compete. Races are held in Estevan, Oxbow, Weyburn, and Carlyle throughout the summer and fall.
               Competitors at the event included young, novice riders to veteran riders as well as a women’s class. For many, winning was the goal, but for the majority who participated, a chance to learn and improve their skills was enjoyed amongst their motocross family in the first race of the circuit’s season.
               The next action for the SCRC will see races in Estevan on July 4, Oxbow on July 11 and 12, back to Estevan on Aug. 22, in Carlyle on Sept. 19, and will wrap up on Oct. 3 in Weyburn.
               The Carlyle course was established 10 years ago by friends and family of Bowen Rekken after his passing. Bowen had loved the sport and his friends wanted to do something in his memory. Approaching his parents Kelly and Susan about the idea the track soon became a reality with dedication to the project by those involved.
