s.maffenbeier 14 nanaimo motorcross - James Lissimore Photography
Photo Credit - James Lissimore Photography

Professional motocross racer from Swift Current, Shawn Maffenbeier is back in the province.

Maffenbeier has spent the winter training down south for the Canadian Pro National circuit that runs from June till August.

Maffenbeier's is in Regina this weekend competing at the Motocross national's event and it looking forward to playing in front of a hometown crowd.

"This year I am actually on the Rockstar Yamaha team. I am sitting 3rd in points right now after the first 3 races. I am looking forward to going into the weekend, kind of a hometown race and it would be nice to come out with a win in front of a home town crowd."

The race goes rain or shine at the Moto Valley Raceway in Regina this Saturday and Sunday.