The Rockstar Energy Drink Canadian Nationals kick off this weekend in Kamloops, BC. The stacked field in both MX1 and MX2 has the excitement level for the 2016 battle at the highest ever. Atlas Brace family members Colton Facciotti, Dylan Wright, Kaven Benoit, Davey Fraser, and Hayden Halstead aim to leave Kamloops in championship form. Returning champion Matt Goerke was so great last year and is ready to steamroll again. “I’m leaps and bounds ahead of last year at this time,” Shared MX1 Champion matt Goerke. “I’m so ready to defend this title. Our team is on point; Atlas Brace has me covered for comfort and confidence, so let’s do this!”
Last year, Colton Facciotti – our Atlas Brace Canadian Ambassador – took home the most overall wins but came up just 6 points shy of claiming his 5th Canadian championship. “I came in hurt last year and started off to slow,“ stated GDR Honda champion Colton Facciotti. “I’m feeling great this year, my body is ready, my team is awesome, and with the extra support from Atlas Brace I’m ready to battle until the end and get my title back.”
KTM Canada 2-time MX2 champion Kaven Benoit is making his pro debut in the premier class this weekend. “I’m super excited about this weekend,” says a happy Kaven Benoit. “I’m coming in with no real expectation rather than ride like I know how. I’m not the champion, so I can go for broke really. I know my bike and fitness is top shelf so there’s no doubt I can surprise some folks this weekend.”
Our other three Atlas Brace family members mentioned above all have great programs heading into round 1. We believe Dylan Wright will be the sleeper for podiums and wins and can no doubt fight for the MX2 title. Davey Fraser will be on a two stroke turning some heads when the gate drops. Hayden Halstead will look to improve week in and week out under the MX101 Yamaha banner. Stay tuned to www.atlasbrace.com to follow all our athletes and announcements