Instructors/Coaches

TONI SHARPLESS Our Leader

Former FIM World Endurance rider with Team Yamaha, Toni has competed in prestigious events like the Bol D’Or 24HR, LeMans 24HR, and Suzuka 8HR. She is a two-time Canadian National Champion and in 2011 was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Toni is the founder and CEO of the Super Sonic Road Race School, and the grassroots MiniSBK Championship, and organizes the FIM MiniGP Canada Series; all combined from the Road Race Canada organization. Currently, she races in the CSBK national series, finishing 3rd in the 2024 Pro Lightweight championship. Toni’s coaching credentials include the National Coaching Certificate Program NCCP, Yamaha Champ School online course, and Respect In Sport certification.

In 1988, Toni Sharpless made history as the first woman to qualify for the prestigious Suzuka 8HR endurance race. Captured in this memorable image, riding the powerful Team Yamaha FZR750 OW01, Toni’s pioneering spirit and competitive prowess continue to inspire future generations in the world of motorcycle racing.

Toni is seen riding Team Yamaha's Gauloises Blondes FRZ750 OW01 during the Bol D’Or 24HR in 1989, a part of the FIM World Endurance Championship. This image captures her in action, showcasing her skill and determination as a competitive rider on the international stage.

TOMAS CASAS;

Lead Coach

A four-time national champion in the Canadian Superbike series and CSBK Pro Rookie of the year, Tomas races for Yamaha Canada in the CSBK Pro Superbike class. With experience from the Valentino Rossi VR46 Master Camp and the Red Bull Rookies Cup selection, Tomas is pursuing a Kinesiology degree at York University. He serves as Lead Instructor at the Super Sonic Road Race School and Head Coach for Team Canada at the FIM MiniGP World finals.

JAKE LECLAIR

Managing Instructor

Transitioning from motocross to road racing, Jake won a CSBK National Championship in 2018. He is a graduate of the VR46 Master Camp - Valentino Rossi Academy and Red Bull selection event. Jake serves as a Managing Instructor at the Super Sonic School and coach at the FIM MiniGP Canada Series.

COLIN FRASER
Advisor, Media Director, Clerk of the Course

Founder and former owner of the CSBK series for over 40 years, Colin started his racing career in the 1970s. After winning the WERA Endurance Championship USA series in 1984 he transitioned to working in the racing business serving as AMA PRO Competition Director 2007-08. Colin, with a background in photography and journalism, provides media service for the FIM MiniGP Canada series. Additionally, he serves as an advisor to Toni for the championship series and holds the position of the FIM Clerk of the Course official.

STEPHEN CAMPBELL

Technical Director

A former racer with podium finishes in the Australian State Championships, Steve “Sprout” began his racing career at Shannonville Motorsports Park in Canada. Now retired from teaching at secondary school, Sprout is the Lead Technical Director at the FIM MiniGP Canada races and instructor at the Super Sonic Road Race School.

THE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Road Race Canada is strengthened by the skills and dedication of the individuals mentioned above, all working collectively towards our common goal.

· Alan Burns – MiniSBK/FMGPC Registrar Director and IT Advisor, currently racing CSBK series.

· Andrew Liem – SSRRS Managing Instructor at Flamboro Speedway, track day veteran.

· Clive Ng-A-Kien – SSRRS Instructor at Super Sonic School, race team manager at CSBK series.

· Colin Fraser - Advisor, Media Director, Clerk of the Course, AMA PRO Competition Director 2007-08, former owner of the CSBK National series for 40 years.

· Connor Campbell – SSRRS Instructor, Rookie of the year Award, Currently racing CSBK Pro Superbike on Team Kawasaki.

· Dale Davis – RRC Technician, currently riding off-road events.

· Doug Morrison – IT Support, currently operates Lean Angle Motorsports and races CSBK.

· Dwayne Buckholtz – SSRRS Instructor, currently racing the S.O.A.R. series.

· Jacob Black – Announcer, Public Address System Manager, currently racing CSBK

· Jamie Pikor – RRC Fleet Manager, currently riding off-road events.

· Jared Walker – SSRRS Instructor, currently racing CSBK series.

· Jason Stockill – Web Advisor, participant in FIM MiniGP Canada series.

· Jeff Rilley – MiniSBK/ FMGPC Pit In/Out Director, Technician, retired racer.

· Justin Marshall – SSRRS Instructor, currently racing CSBK series.

· Kim Moore – MiniSBK/FMGPC Timing/Scoring Director, currently riding off-road events.

· Nicholas Witczak – SSRRS Instructor, currently racing the S.O.A.R. series.

· Nick Zangari – SSRRS Instructor, currently racing CSBK series.

· Noel Onofre – Pit Reporter and Motorsport Content Creator, currently hosts Lean Angle Ride Days.

· Sean Hickman – SSRRS Instructor Manager at Lombardy Raceway, retired racer.