After moving from a Z400 to an LTR450 Natalie Craudell seemed to have the tools she needed to become a top competitor in the Women’s Expert class at Quadcross Northwest. With great end of the year performances, the 2016 season looked like it would be an great year for the young rider. But, an injury in the off season had other plans for Natalie. Still recovering, she started the season to salvage points, but her leg is almost completely healed and she’ll be working towards a full recovery in order to chase a championship. Natalie’s riding took a night and day change when she moved to the 450, and she will be one to watch in the coming years.
Interview with Tristan Low
Tristan Low had a bad start to the 2016 season. He crashed in practice before round 1 and was out with a collarbone injury. Luckily for him, the specialist said he would be healed in time to take on rounds 3&4 at Albany and that’s just what he did. We caught up with Tristan just after his accident to learn more about this aspiring rider.
Tyler Nelson Interview
Tyler Nelson has made a sweep through the classes since the inception of Quadcross Northwest, improving each year to jump into the next higher class. This year he takes on the ProAm bracket against some of the fastest competitors the series has seen to date. After a securing the points lead at the opening round of 2016, Tyler is looking to build on his success and stick to a game plan to ensure he can secure the top spot come the final round of year. Fighting through injuries and a other slight misfortunes, Tyler’s confidence helps to keep his program on track. We asked Tyler a few questions about the start of his season and off season to get to know him and his program a little better.
Trenton Poplin Interview
If you could race in any other time, when might that be?
Probably just a few years ago to have started early.
What do you dislike most in others on the track?
When they are over confident, and then ride unsafely due to that.
What is your earliest riding memory?
When I was like 3 or 4 when my brother Trae and I used to go out behind my Gramma’s house riding on our 50.
Do you remember your first race?
I remember my first race at Horn in 2014 like it was yesterday. Super fun day!
What was the happiest day of your racing career?
The happiest ever was Washougal ’15 from knowing I won the Production CÂ championship.
What do you dislike most about yourself?
Not getting over my fears, such as doubles.
Ruby Davis Interview
We interviewed reigning Quadcross Northwest pro Champion Ruby Davis about his racing, what he did in the off-season, and more. After breaking his elbow halfway through last season, Ruby managed to salvage enough points to retain the title and is looking to defend it this year. While the competition is stronger, Ruby’s outlook on life and racing has become more solid also. Will he be able to claim the championship again this year? Only time will tell.
Tyler Nelson Horn Rapids Race Report – Quadcross Northwest
Rounds 1&2 of the 2016 Quadcross Northwest season are in the books! We had record entries for the opening weekend which is awesome news for the future of the sport in the Northwest and made for some awesome battles across the board all weekend. I’ve never really rode well at Horn Rapids and I came into the weekend really just hoping for a top 3 and to keep the bike in one piece. Saturday morning I got up early and headed for sign ups. After I paid my entry and membership fees I looked at the cash I had left on me and was like “Oh, I better go win some money back.” I duct taped my boots on and was ready to go.
Can-Am DS450 Build from Troy Barker
Summary: This build has been my pride and joy in racing and could not be happier with how it turned out. My BCS Performance powered "shorty" race motor is wrapped around my custom billet aluminum frame rails. The slick Tiger Racing bomber hood matches perfect with my Solid Offroad Design graphics. I'm running the Goldspeed/GBC Motorsports wheel/tire combo again for the third year straight now and has proven success for me. I can't thank my dad enough for helping me with the long nights and all my sponsors for the support for this season. My first race of the year … Read more
MrMurrayMotos
Do you all enjoy explosions, guns, train horn pranks, Gncc events, and Atvs? Then you have come to the right place. Come check out my YouTube channel and be eligible for your chance to win a prize every mile-marker subscriber count. My first giveaway will be at 100 subscribers and I believe that will be achieved overnight tonight. This is a hobby that I am looking to get into while I am in college waiting in between classes. Be sure to give my channel a look and subscribe if you like what you see. Thank you all for reading this! … Read more
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College Students Learn and Benefit from Motocross
In 2012, Greg Bingaman and three other fathers started Quadcross NW after several bad experiences at a series in California. Finally, the turning point came when 250 and Pro-Am races were combined. As one might expect, the safety of everyone involved was compromised and the father of the pro-am rider took issue with the head of the series. The response was not what they had hoped for. According to Greg, they were told something along the lines of, “Well that’s how we’re going to do things and if you don’t like it, you can do your own thing.” Driving back home to Spokane, the fathers decided they would do just that.
CRF Skid Plate Review
When plastic skid plates first hit the market, they were absolute junk. It was essentially a formed version of quad plastic, making it brittle and not able to even withstand medium impacts. Needless to say, those didn’t take off as much as some people wanted you to believe they were amazing, they just didn’t work. Everyone stuck with the metal skids, but they potentially could end your race if the mounts broke or if they got caught on an obstacle, got ripped and bent. After a season they were so beat up you would have to replace them anyway. They … Read more
Quadcross Northwest & Pit Traffic Raise Almost $4000 for The Code Green Campaign
