Starting as a series of low, gurgling rumbles, then climbing rapidly to a chorus of ripping, high-pitched screeches, riders at the Bowan-Rekken Memorial MotoX Track in Carlyle took off in a cloud of bluish smoke, one of the many races held at the track recently.
The races, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, were delayed due to heavy mud at the Carlyle-based track.
The one-day delay didn't affect the turnout though, as the stands filled with fans and families of the riders taking part in the races.
This was the second weekend in a row that Carlyle hosted races from the Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Corner Racing Circuit (SCRC.)
The racing was impressive throughout the pleasant day, though one final race grabbed the spectators more than any other.
In the women's category, local favourite Katie Lees was pushing throughout her races that day to get past front-runner Kristi Moore.
The final race of the day for the women's division saw the two racing the track, each digging in and playing the track as they best could.
Moore, the front-runner, grimly held her lead as Lees repeatedly closed to past.
The match proved to be one that showed off the skills of each racer to its max. Lees always gaining ground on corners, and not afraid to hit some rough dirt to cut her corners tight, and Moore, who laid out the speed on the straightaways, only to lose her improved lead once the pair entered the corners again.
The two were so far ahead of the pack that they had lapped the last of the racers that day in their constant vying for position.
Several times Lees, closing in on Moore and moving into a passing position, would find herself cut off by Moore, as she grimly held onto her lead.
When the checkered flag finally came down on the fifth lap, the race ended much as it had been for the majority of the race, with Moore pulling in first and Lees following on hard for a close second.
The excitement of the races kept the crowd glued to the bleachers throughout the races, which finished for the day at 5 p.m.
The final race of the season in Carlyle will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18.
Top three winners from each division on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Women's
Kristi Moore
Katie Lees
Tory Franke
65 cc
Ty Goforth
Derek King
Brandon Istace
A-Class
Tyson Wall
Bryce Renolds
Adam Sabar
Youth
Tyson Wall
Adam Saban
Tyler Haddow
Vet
Bryce Renolds
Chris Istace
Bryon Manta
C-Class
Cole Hagel
Bryon Manta
Justin Smith
Super Mini
Kade Anderson
Riley Smith
Kyle Fleck
B-Class
Robbie Boutin
Gerald Kiefer
Ryan Liesch
50 cc
Jordon Hillrich
Landon Ruggiri
McKinley Thomas-Perry
85 cc
Kade Anderson
Matthew Silzer
Riley Smith
