Local motocross racers among top in Western Canada

Two young local motocross racers finished at the top of the Western Canadian Amateur National Championships at the start of July.

    Brothers Barett and Decklin Christensen, 9 and 11, were among the best of over 600 racers at the championships in Raymond from June 29 to July 2. Barett finished first in the 50cc class and fourth in 65cc B, with Decklin claiming fourth in the 65cc A category and 11th in 85 cc.
    “They worked so hard to get to that point, it was so nerve wracking,” says mother Sherry Christensen. “It’s just a great sport that builds sportsmanship. As soon as the bikes stop everyone is high fiving each other. The motocross family is very supportive.”
    The two boys have been racing for two years now, and qualified for the Western Canada Amateur National Championships by outracing the best bikers in Southern Alberta.
    On August 20 and 21 they will be competing in the DORVA MX Round One Southern Alberta Fall Series here in Drumheller.
    The Western Canadian Amateur National Championships (WCAN) is an event that brings racers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Texas and Ontario.