JSR and OTSFF Suzuki's Keith Johnson battle it out in the second MX1 moto.

Yamaha Canada's Kyle Beaton put a lot of pressure on himself coming into the '05 season. He had his strongest start to a national season yet. His 2-2 moto finishes in the Mission mud were impressive. It will be interesting to see what he can do on a dry track...though Beaton confessed he wouldn't mind a mudder in Nanaimo too. Beaton had such a solid lead over third place Facciotti in the second moto, he stopped to change goggles.

Yamaha Canada's Doug DeHaan can't recall the last time he landed on the MX1 podium but he was quickly reminded how good it felt. DeHaan was all smiles after his first moto finish.  

Simon Homans may have finally conquered his biggest nemesis. Homans has always had the speed to run with the pack...now he's got his starts down too. Homans was a joy to listen to on the podium. He's worked hard and is pumped to see it pay off. Homans practiced concrete starts in the driveway outside his Quebec home all spring...much to the dismay of his neigbours.

If there was any doubt that the defending MX2 champ had the speed to repeat, it was quickly dismissed Sunday. Klatt rode his heart out both motos, taking the win with 1-1 motos.

Add hauling butt in the mud to the list of things JSR can do well. The champ easily won both motos and made his intentions of picking up a fifth-straight Canadian title clear.

You've got to hand it to Chris Morgan. Despite getting backing from Yamaha late in the game for the Morgan Racing team, he's put together an impressive, solid team that is home to Blair Morgan, Craig Decker, Eric Vallejo and Johnny Montes. Decker finished third in the first MX1 moto Sunday.

Koster takes time out from his TV tasks to try and pry loose one of the many fallen bikes during Sunday's action.  

Absolutely anything waterproof was stylish Sunday. The day was about getting muddy, roosted and wet for both the racers and the spectators.