The Intense, FLY Racing and Tangent sponsored 2008 Canadian Nationals Series will take place this weekend, with the series ending at the Canadian Grand Nationals in Chilliwack, BC. The 2008 Canadian Nationals Series has featured intense battles for both the NAG and National rankings. This year also features the first-ever Canadian ABA Female Pro title. The Canadian Grand Nationals will take place October 10-12 at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

The ABA master track construction crew lead by Billy Allen is building a challenging indoor track in Chilliwack, where the ABA Canadian National Titles will be awarded. There will also be a $1,500 Pro Purse on Saturday and a $2,000 Pro Purse on Sunday. (Must have 8 riders for full payout). This year the Canadian National Title chase is more exciting than ever as the National #1 riders will special prizes from Intense BMX: THE Bike Stand, THE Bike Back Pak, THE Sock, THE Helmet & THE Hooded Sweat Shirt.

Current Point Leaders
Female PRO
1 KAILA SWEENEY 234
2 ROSEMARY ADAMS 134
3 BROOKELYN WILKINSON89
4 LISA MATZELLE 69
5 LAYNE NYHAUG 54

Girls
1 ILANA JUST (12) 1239
2 NATALIE SCHMIDT (8) 1230
3 DREW MECHIELSEN (11) 1228
4 PAIGE ZARAZUN (14) 1226
5 MICHELLE BERTI (13) 1189

Girls Cruiser
1 DREW MECHIELSEN (11) 1222
2 LAURA KNOWLES (37) 1219
3 ILANA JUST (12) 1140
4 JACKIE SHIMOYAMA (41) 1058
5 CATHERINE RUSSELL (34) 1017

The ABA will be awarding awesome large trophies each day. Come out and join the best riders from across Canada and the U.S. at what will be an incredible indoor BMX track.

Friday, October 10th- National Pre-Race- Trophies 1-4th in Main
Double District Points
200% Pro Pay back*

Saturday, October 11th-National Event #4 - Trophies to All in Main Triple District Points
$1,500 Pro Purse*

Sunday, October 12th- Canadian Grand Nationals - Trophies to All in Main Quadruple District Points
$2,000 Pro Purse*

For race schedule and pre-registration info visit: www.ababmx.com

*8 riders required for full payout*

The 2008 ABA Canadian Nationals Series is brought to you by:
Fly Racing-(www.flyracingbmx.com)
Intense BMX- (www.intensebmx.com)
Tangent-(www.tangentproducts.com)
Without their help, we couldn’t make the 2008 ABA Canadian Nationals Series such a huge success.