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Successful Weekend for Karkoulas Sisters Racing at Snowcross Season Opener

Team Brings Home Multiple Top Finishes in Rouyn-Noranda

Oakwood, ON (January 18, 2016) – The Grand Prix International Snowcross in Rouyn-Noranda, QC was an action packed weekend for Karkoulas Sisters Racing (KSR) fans, racers and partners. The weekend marked the first event of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) schedule, and drew thousands of fans to the track for fast-paced, ski to ski racing.

Racers Brooklyn (11), Dakota (9), and Zoe (6) were eager to get out on the track after waiting what felt like an eternity to return. Sunday was a frigid day, but by midday the sun was shining and the tinted goggles were out for beautiful race weather.

Dakota took some time adjusting to a larger snowmobile this year, a Ski-Doo MXZ 600 Sport, but quickly found her groove. By Sunday, she was comfortable on the No. 501 race sled and was second off the line in a Transition Girls heat. She held on to that position until her sister, Brooklyn, racing the No. 500 Ski-Doo 600RS, took her place with them both grasping position two and three in that heat.

Zoe experienced some difficulties going wide in the first corner but conquered this by Sunday with great heat finishes on the No. 502 Polaris Indy 120. She finished second overall in Stock 1 on Saturday, and first in Stock 1 on Sunday, while placing seventh and fifth in Stock 2 division.

Dakota raced hard all weekend, proving she can handle a larger sled, ultimately finishing fifth (Saturday) and fourth (Sunday) in Transition Girls, and eighth and 10th in Novice A class.

Brooklyn battled both days, finishing second in Transition Girls heats with the exception of one 3^rd on Saturday. Unfortunately in the final Transition 8-13 race on Sunday, she was hit from the back by a few sleds which slowed her down a bit. She managed to move up quickly from the back of the pack, finishing Transition 8-13 in 11^th place. She finished Transition Girls in third (Saturday) and second (Sunday).

KSR would like to thank their fans, team members and partners for their support. Current team sponsors include: Lucas Oil, Off Road Vixens, Caliber Products, Gamma Powersports, Choko Design, Backwoods Promotions, Back Country Photography & Design, Stevens Insulation Services, Bailey Motorsports and HB Cycle.

RESULTS: For complete race results, click HERE

NEXT RACE: January 30-31, 2016 at Georgian Downs, Barrie, ON

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Well April 11^th and 12^th marked the end of a successful race season for the KSR team. Racing  the Dayco National Finals at Horseshoe Resort, warm temperatures and bright sunshine set a relaxed tone on the track for the girls.  Point races went on the back-burner and the girls went out with the goal of having fun and enjoying the last weekend on their sleds.  Having said that, the sun wasn’t the only thing hot.  The girls stuck to their competitive natures and brought some heat of their own.

Zoe had great heats both days with top 2 finishes, but, unfortunately her sled just did not like the wet, loose snow conditions found in the afternoon finals.  Much to her dismay, she found herself stuck on the hills relying on the flag men to help her conquer the slope.  Never- the-less; she had a great time and is constantly telling her dad to make her sled faster.  Perhaps she will be better suited for Stock 2 next year.

Dakota has consistently brought out her best the last half of the season and this weekend was no exception.  She earned top 3 in all heats and was over the moon with her first ever 1^st place finish in the Stock 2 final on Saturday.  On Sunday she rode hard but unfortunately her sled just wouldn’t press above 16 mph on the loose track conditions.  She ended up with a solid 5^th place position in the final.

Brooklyn had her best weekend all season at Horseshoe. With nothing to lose, she went out with a clear mind and a smile on her face.  Horseshoe is always her favorite track and this year was no exception.  She pinned the throttle on both her Freestyle and her Phantom 250cc the entire time and caught some air.  She rode smooth with no incidents.  Frustratingly, her 250cc just didn’t want to push the course as hard as she wanted to, so Dad found himself spending a good portion of Saturday night in the trailer swapping parts between her two Phantoms.  Well, thanks Dad. It paid off!  Brooklyn achieved her first  1^st overall Novice 250cc result this season with clean, fair races on Sunday.  She was absolutely thrilled with the result and is ecstatic to pick up her 1^st place plaque at the awards ceremony next month.

With Horseshoe being the final race, points were tallied and KSR has delivered.  Brooklyn will bring home a 3^rd overall in Novice 250, 2^nd overall in Novice girls and lastly, a 6^th in Novice A.  The 120’s have also been a success.  Dakota will acquire a 3^rd place trophy in Stock 2 and Zoe will bring home a 4^th overall in Stock 1 (pretty impressive having missed a race due to extreme cold in Quebec).  Way to go girls!

So for the 2014/2015 season….that’s a wrap!

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