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AMRA SUPPORTS ALL TEEN RACE MEMBERS FOR 2012 WITH JOE ROCKET HONDA LEATHERS FOR AMRA TROPHY CLASS'S

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Teen Archives

Kelsey Yerex Age 12

Conner Matthews Age 11

Allyssa Fox Age 11

Emerson Lefurgey Age 11

Kayseas Redsky age 17

Cody Matechuk age 12

Wynona Dobbs Age 14

Megan Roter age 14

Brent VanDenBiggelaar age 14

Dayton Graham #10

Sam Mcmanus Age 16

Charles Nalder age 15

Geoff Gerbrandt Age 17

Max Mann-MacNeil Age 11

Tanner Thiessen age 14

Brett McCormick age 15

#1 TTR125 YZ85 where do we start with this kid, He wins just about every race he runs in and his talent level has far surpassed anyone's imagination, He now runs at Edmonton under special permission with the 600cc amateur series that he is also winning in as well he will be racing the Canadian Superbike amateur 600 Supersport series next year across Canada, this will be the last year he will race our whole series. I think over the past two years he has taught us a lot, Check out his website. http://mccormickracing.ca/

John Ross McRae Age 17

#27 NSR50 came out three years ago and fast right out of the chute and has owned the YSR80 #1 plate two years in a row, He now races a RS125 in the Can Am series out east with the fastest 125 racers in the country in which he has finished 7th and 5th in both the events he has raced in. And just recently a His first podium a third in Shannonville ONT. He also won the both light weight races at race city this year and has finished top five in formula 2 and won the 600 amateur race in Edmonton early on this season. Keep an eye on the series he is in. http://www.canamchallengeseries.com/

Matthew Bagshaw age 17

#17 NSR50 TZ80 Matt with his low stance and his hang it off the bike style can stuff it under the best of them anywhere. (He is the youngest kid ever to hold a CMRA race licence) Some of the best racing in our club has been Matt and JR over the past three years and those two have pushed them selves to the top level of Mini Road Racing. Matthew will also be stepping up to the big track next year on his TZ125 , But for now he is out to take the wind out of the sails from his dad.

Chris Peris age 19

#3 This kid has done it all already He is the youngest Canadian ever to race in a Moto GP race (125) finished 5th at the Daytona 200( Last February) and won Canadian 600 supersport races (Last week) the kid started with the old YSR club against Angus over 6 years ago. Do you think these kids excel so far because of the competitive level of racing with the likes of Angus?

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AMRA Star off to Spain

What does the AMRA and Moto GP have in common?

Well the stars from Moto GP raced at the famed Valencia track in the Spanish grand prix November 06/05 and one of our young teenaged Stars 13 year old Tanner Thiessen #12 will be racing on that same sacred ground in Spain on December 10&11/05 At the 3rd Annual Metrakit Mini GP World Festival, racing against some of the most talented Mini Road racing kids in the world.

Talk about a Father and Son trip of a life time, Flying off to Spain, Staying in the same Hotel as Alex Barros and Carlos Checa both from Moto GP and their Sons all set out to show their talents to the Spanish crowds. The Metrakit bikes are supplied and up to one hundred kids from all over the world will race in the two day event.

With the talent level that Tanner has shown on his 2005 Metrakit 50 this year, those other boys will be in for some intense competition.Enough of our excitement lets let Lee Thiesen, Tanners dad share some of his.

Lee - on being a parent and going to Spain - Holly my wife and I were looking for a sport that Tanner could feel good in...... - the mini club has exceeded our expectations - Tanner has come to learn much in the area of competition - team spirit and commitment to doing his best - we are very proud of him and are grateful that he has found a childhood activity that will always bring fond memories- I love how Tanner never looks at anyone when he is racing - his focus is huge and he is determined - we have encouraged him to do his best and ensure that he is always there for the team- going to Spain is huge - when Phil Gaze the Canadian Metrakit rep said this was possible - we talked about it a long time - it was important that he was comfortable on his new bike and had the confidence to go overseas to complete - learn - enjoy and feel proud of his accomplishment - the grid will be full of global juniors with huge experience - we are proud of Tanner and look forward to seeing him setup on the grid as he races with a group of amazing young riders!!!!- I want personally want to thank - Berna - Jay - Angus - Dave and Phil - for their belief in Tanner - winning is not the issue - (right) rather it has been to watch Tanner grow as a young competitor - the support and high fives from the club has been amazing -

See you all - after Spain - Lee

" We asked Lee to phone us at home, what ever the time to keep us all up to date on how their weekend is going" (Actually we begged to go but I guess it's better someone stays here to pass on his info, at least that's what Lee said)

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Check out the shots from Spain 2005

Metrakit supplied 50 - 72cc bikes - capable of 140km speeds

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What Lee had to say when they came back

Tanner was focused to go and have fun - no expectations other than to meet new kids and experience racing in another country - what we didn't realize that the Spanish are "nuts" about racing - this venue was world class and over whelming - this was the show!!!! - I saw him start to think and ponder and then settle in as only Tanner does - for any of you that know Tanner he is very focused - he says little and does allot of listening - in the Metrakit garage he was coached by the Brazilians and the Americans - both of which had been to the track before - he listened - and went out in the time trials with a commitment to get his lap times down - his times consistently dropped to the point that on his last lap in the race on Sunday he ran a 2:14 - this was only seconds off the lead -

Tanner saw allot of accidents and also found himself in the gravel on one occasion - his buddies were shook up - he was quiet and focused - he studied and asked questions - and was committed to braking late and getting on the gas early - (Jay-Angus and Phil would be proud) Feedback from the garage was brilliant - the mechanics were very focused on how the bike was set up - I must admit he felt like a "rock star" - 3 mechanics pouring over the bike asking him questions and doing their best to set the bike up just right for him - this was amazing and was a true testament to Metrakit and their commitment to the international contingent of racers that came from all over the world to race and compete.

Race day - sunny and 20 degrees - the smell of Repsol race fuel in the air - bikes all revving at 15,000 rpm to get the temp up to race - tires in the warmers!!!! (serious) - grid set - umbrella girls and all - the rest is history - tanner showed up and road the race of his life - his words "dad- I was only getting warmed up when I saw the checkered flag"

12th place - a parade of international flags - and Spanish paella feast - brand new international race friends now talking via msn - and memories that will never leave - all developed at the GP track in Valencia