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Prince George local represents Canada on International Supercross stage in Texas SHARE ON: Jess Pettis during Round 2 of the 250 Triple Crown race at Blackwater Motocross Park in Prince George. (supplied by Christine Midgley) Jess Pettis of Prince George is only three days out from starting his next supercross season at the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series in Houston, Texas. “I’m excited, I get to be the only Canadian down here doing this series so it’s exciting for me and Canada, hopefully, I can represent PG well and go out and do my best,” said Pettis. The 23-year-old will be racing the 250 East class this Saturday (Jan 16th), the first of 17 rounds in the series. ....
The 23-year-old Pettis is preparing for his second crack at the big leagues of motocross, the AMA Monster Energy Supercross East series, which launches Jan. 16 at NRG Stadium in Houston Texas. To get ready he has his choice of five practice tracks on the 93-acre site of Baker’s Factory, two of which are built to simulate supercross courses. Pettis trains in the gym every day, does yoga, and goes for road bike rides. Four days a week he’s on the motocross course cracking the throttle open on his KTM and he’s noticing the fitness gains he’s made. He follows a strict diet and exercise regime and his vital signs are constantly monitored before during and after workouts to try to achieve a balance that will add up to best performances in races. ....