Inside Dirt - Issue 4: MX Nationals by MX Nationals

TRAINERS CORNER RACE HYDRATION WHAT NOT TO DO?

MW PLUG CHOP LUKE CLOUT INTERVIEW

pg. 26

pg. 49

MYTH BUSTERS AMA VS MXGP WHICH IS BETTER?

TOOWOOMBA MOUNTAIN MAN MOTOCROSS

pg. 43

pg. 116

AUSTRALIAN MXON TEAM “Australia will send a three-man team to compete against the best motocross riders in the world. Todd Waters MX1, Jay Wilson MX2 and Dean Ferris MX3 are looking to improve on last years efforts ” pg. 75

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Issue number four of Inside Dirt has just dropped

We will have all of the team announcements

and we couldn’t be more pumped to yet again

from the 2015 MX of Nations, we’ll take a deeper,

be bringing you, so much digital motorcycling

more in depth look at the AMA vs MXGP debate,

action.

and we’ll also get Luke Clout’s thoughts on how he is going to tackle the final two rounds of this

With the final two rounds of the MX Nationals

year’s MX2 championship.

going down over the next two weekends, there is so much excitement and hype surrounding

With coverage of every corner of our sport

awarding this year’s championships, and we are

included in this edition of Inside Dirt, you can be

going to be covering it all!

sure that this will effectively be your Australian racing bible over the next few weeks.

As usual, we will be looking at the MX Nationals results from Nowra, we’ll bring you all of the

So get reading. You’re about to kick start your

action from the final two rounds of the Australian

digital race update journey, and we couldn’t be

Off Road Championship in Monkerai in New South

more excited for you to find it all, in issue four of

Wales, and we have plenty more motorcycling

Inside Dirt.

content for you to read about over the next 100 plus pages.

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TOOWOOMBA. Round 9 takes us all the way Echo Valley Toowoomba. This track is known as MX heaven. The venue has stayed true to motocross and has seen some of Australia’s best racing over a number of years. With it’s very steep down hill sections; rider’s skills are tested to the max. Starts are very important on this track and a clear track can be a huge advantage when riding this exciting circuit.

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COOLUM. Round 10 takes us back to Coolum for the grand finale. With two huge days of racing over the weekend, the track becomes very tough and technical, and often with championships up for grabs, racing is always action packed. This round is much more than a race meeting; the MX Nationals grand finale is an event on, and off the track.

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Behind the Gate

NRGTV On Demand Videoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Hit and Miss

Thor Offtrack Experience

MW Plug Chop - Luke Clout

Australian MXON Team interview

6 Questions with Egan Mastin

Monster Energy MX1 Rider List

Round 8 MX2 Throwback

Round 8 MXD Throwback

Yamaha Rookies Rider List

Womens Championship Recap

Retro Round Bike of the round

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Schedule

Trainers Corner

GoPro Gallery

Myth Busting - AMA vs MXGP

You are what you eat

Radar

Round 8 MX1 Throwback

Race Recap - Kade Mosig

Motul MX2 Rider List

Pirelli MXD Rider List

AORC Final Round Recap

What is the Mountain Man Motocross?

Team Profiles / Race Recaps

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, here we are about to embark on the final two exciting and action packed rounds of the 2015 MX Nationals, and what a ride it has been.

2015 WH AT A RI D E! This year has been jam packed with highs, and lows,

have been able to deliver this year, and in our opinion

but all in all the success the series has experienced

it is only going to get bigger and better. To have text

this year, has been nothing short of mind blowing.

messages flooding in on a Sunday, with fans letting me know that they are watching the motocross from

As always we have added to the MX Nationals

home, has been very special. The NRGTV team has

program, delivered on our promises, and developed

worked very hard on their product and it has certainly

so many exciting and ground breaking new initiatives,

paid off.

that we hope our fans, spectators, teams and riders have all benefited from.

As for Inside Dirt, the digital platform that has been created here, really is something that none of us

For the MX Nationals this year, NRGTV as well as

could have imagined from its humble beginnings as

Inside Dirt have exceeded our expectations, and

the MXN Mag. In my mind there was always more

added so much value to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series. Week

potential, and ways that it could improve and grow,

after week, NRGTV has gained more exposure, and

but to see where things are at now, and the drive

created more and more interest, and to be able to

and passion behind putting together this digital

deliver a reliable, viewing experience to our fans has

experience, is something that has too, been very

been something we are very proud of.

special. I myself am a huge fan of racing in this country as well as across the globe, so to have pulled

Live streaming has really taken off in the last few years,

together so much content from every corner of our

and although technology is still being developed all

sport with Inside Dirt, has been a bit of a dream come

over the world, we are very proud of the product we

true.

M X 1 L e a d er Kirk Gibbs

M X 2 L e a d er Jay Wilson

M X D L ea d er Wilson Todd

ACT IO N PAC K ED R ACI NG! Now, for the stuff that makes all of this possible, the

MX1 class, you have greatly contributed to the series’

racing!

success, and provided some seriously exciting racing for the fans of our sport. Thank you.

Wow. Honestly, 2015 has produced some of the best quality racing I have seen in a long time. I have caught

As for the Motul MX2 Class, it’s fair to say that with

myself at times this year, cheering and getting

two rounds to go, this championship is absolutely

emotional on the sidelines, seeing dreams come

going to come down to the last race at Coolum, which

true, and young guns really cement their positions in

as I mentioned before, being a fan of the sport myself,

this year’s chase for a championship.

this is exactly how we like it. The battle that has emerged between two former teammates Jay Wilson

In 2015, the Monster Energy MX1 class has gone from

and Luke Clout, has kept everyone talking, and has

strength to strength. Obviously we have seen the

really added so much to our 2015 series. Not only are

domination of Kirk Gibbs, but the top seven riders or

both of those guys producing great quality racing, but

so in that class, all have had the ability to win races,

also the story behind their whole rivalry has added a

and just when we think we have seen clear front-

lot to the hunt for this year’s championship.

runners, the game changes. Seeing Dan Reardon emerge from retirement, the yearlong battle for the

I must say, it has also been fantastic to watch 35 year

final positions on the podium between, Mosig, Monea

old Takeshi Katsuya join the MX Nationals (especially

and Styke, has been very exciting, and to see Gibbsy

when most guys his age are pondering their

really come out of his shell, and grow into a very

retirement) and not only circulate at each round, but

mature and well-put together athlete has been very

absolutely stick it to the young guys, and challenge

humbling to watch. To all of the competitors in the

them for the 2015 title. I have always watched Taka

with a lot of admiration, and to

have also played an integral

see what he has achieved this

role in the success of this year’s

season is pretty crazy to be

series. In my 19 years of running

honest.

these races, the clubs we have worked with in 2015, have

Now looking at the Pirelli MXD

without a doubt provided us with

class, and what a year those

the best prepared circuits I have

guys have had too. Much like the

seen. Each and every round,

MX2 class, this championship

the clubs have put in 110% to

looks like it’s going to come

not only provide a national level

down to the last moto at Coolum

racing circuit, but they have

too. With Jayden Rykers having

improved their facilities for our

taken four race wins over the

arrival, and taken so much pride

last two rounds, Wilson Todd has

in hosting a round of the MX

been forced into championship

Nationals. Each and every venue

defence mode, and the talent in

has played a part in our success,

this class has really emerged

and I can’t thank the ten venues

this year. These guys are more

enough for their contribution.

often than not; fresh out of junior racing, and to be honest

Before I talk about the next two

I have been quite proud to see

rounds, I would also like to touch

the maturity and determination

on the importance of my track

from a lot of guys in the MXD

staff and Racesafe. As many

class this year. For me, it has

would know, the MX Nationals

also been very special having

has had some nasty accidents

the class at every single round

this year, and each and every

of the Nationals throughout

time the WEM track staff and

2015. The depth of talent in the

Racesafe Team has approached

Under 19s class is getting better

each and every incident as

and better, and to have them

professionally as the last. These

participate in the full ten rounds,

guys know what they’re doing,

means they are going to be very

and not only have they eased

prepared for the next chapter of

the minds of friends and family

their racing careers. The MXD

members who watch on as their

class is very important to the MX

loved ones compete in what can

Nationals, and as I have said all

be a dangerous sport at times,

year, the future of our sport is

but these guys have saved lives.

well and truly in good hands.

It’s as simple as that. I would not run a race meeting without

Now, with some of the best

my track staff and Racesafe, and

racing produced, the venues

2015 has been proof as to why.

T H E F INAL S T R ETCH With the reflections aside, moving in to the

more, all likely to make an appearance. For

final two rounds of this year’s championship

our sport, this is pretty special, and we are

is always very exciting. Busy, but exciting.

very excited for guys like this to see just

The phones are ringing off the hook, we have

how much our series continues to grow and

VIP’s coming from all over the country, and

develop every time they come to watch.

championships are about to be awarded – With the end of the series now well and truly

What a combination!

in sight, the work isn’t by any means slowing We are so excited to be heading back to

down for us. Although afterwards we will

Toowoomba. It’s a favorite track for a lot of

take a brief moment to catch our breath and

people in the MX Nationals paddock as it

reflect (laughs), we are already planning

represents a traditional motocross circuit.

for 2016, and will have next year’s calendar

Plus, Toowoomba provides some of the best

released, only a short time after round ten.

viewing points for spectators that we will have seen on the MX Nationals calendar. The basin

With that said, the final thanks I want to give

like circuit means you can see most of the

is to our sponsors and partners of the MX

track from anywhere at the venue, so every

Nationals. Without them, the series simply

battle, pass, turn and fall, you will see! As

wouldn’t happen, and through thick and thin,

for awarding a championship to Kirk Gibbs at

there have been a huge number of companies

Toowoomba, something pretty drastic would

who have continued to see the series as a

have to happen, but this is motocross, and

strong program for sponsorship, and we look

I’ve seen it all before that’s for sure.

forward to continuing to grow and develop these partnerships throughout the coming

Then, we have Coolum. I have no objections in

years.

making the statement that this is everyone’s favorite round of year. There is a certain buzz

To you our readers, thank you for joining us

about the final round that can’t be explained.

on the crazy ride this year. We hope that you

Sunshine, Queensland, VIP’s, Championships,

have enjoyed every issue of Inside Dirt as

the party, the racing, the whole lot, it really is

well as the MXN Mag, and we look forward to

a weekend of motocross racing like no other.

bringing you even more throughout 2015, as

This year, we have some big names coming

we continue to cover key motorcycling events

to the track as always, with the likes of Mick

throughout the remainder of this action

Doohan, Casey Stoner, Jamie Whincup and

packed year.

TOOWOOMBA SCHEDULE START

CLASS

DURATION

8:30am

MX2 Practice / Qualifying

25 Min

9.00am

MX1 Practice / Qualifying

25 Min

9.30am

Go Pro Super Pole

5 Min

9:40am

MXD Practice / Qualifying

20 Min

10.05am

Rookies Practice / Qualifying

15 Min

10.20am

Official Opening

15 Min

10:40am

MX2 Moto 1

30 Min Plus 1 lap

11:25pm

MX1 Moto 1

30 Min Plus 1 lap

12:10pm

MXD Moto 1

20 Min Plus 1 lap

12:35pm

Lunch

50 Min

1:25pm

Rookies Moto 1

15 Min Plus 1 lap

1.55pm

MX2 Moto 2

20 Min plus 1 lap

2.35pm

MX1 Moto 2

30 Min plus 1 lap

3:20pm

MXD Moto 2

20 Min Plus 1 lap

3:55pm

Rookies Moto 2

15 Min plus 1 lap

COOLUM S AT U R D AY S C H E D U L E START

CLASS

DURATION

8:30am

KTM Amateur Cup P/Q

15 Min

8:50am

Rising Star Rookies P/Q

15 Min

9:10am

85 Invitational

10 Min

9:25:am

Pirelli MXD Free Practice

20 Min

9:50am

Motul MX2 Free Practice

20 Min

10:20am

KTM Amateur Moto 1

15 Min Plus 1 lap

10:50am

Rising Star Rookies Moto 1

15 Min Plus 1 lap

11:20am

85 Invitational Moto 1

5 laps

11:35am

Monster MX1 Free Practice

20 Min

12:05pm

Lunch

60 Min

1.05pm

Pirelli MXD Qualifiying

20 Min

1:30pm

Motul MX2 Qualifiying

20 Min

1:55pm

Monster MX1 Qualifiying

20 Min

2:25pm

KTM Amateur Moto 2

15 Min Plus 1 lap

2:55pm

Rising Star Rookies Moto 2

15 Min Plus 1 lap

3:25pm

85 Invitational Moto 2

5 lap

COOLUM SUNDAY SCHEDULE START

CLASS

DURATION

8:45am

KTM 50's

10 Min

9:00am

Pirelli MXD Warm-up

15 Min

9:20am

Motul MX2 Warm-up

15 Min

9:40am

Monster MX1 Warm-up

20 Min

10:05am

Go Pro Super pole

5 Min

10.20am

Official Opening

15 Min

10:35am

Pirelli MXD Moto 1

20 Min + 1 lap

11:10am

Motul MX2 Moto 1

30 Min + 1 lap

11:50am

KTM 50's

10 Min

12:00pm

Lunch

60 Min

1.00pm

Monster MX1 Moto 1

30 Min + 1 lap

1:45pm

Pirelli MXD Moto 2

20 Min + 1 lap

2:30pm

Motul MX2 Moto 2

20 Min + 1 lap

3:15pm

Monster MX1 Moto 2

30 Min + 1 lap

CHAMPIONSHIP POINT ALLOCATION PER MOTO 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

35 32 30 28 26

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

25 24 23 22 21

11th 12th 13th 14th 15th

20 19 18 17 16

16th 17th 18th 19th 20th

15 14 13 12 11

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10 9 8 7 6

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HYDRATION ON RACE DAY Hello everyone and welcome to my final “Trainers corner” column for the 2015 MX nationals season. It’s hard to believe the season has gone by so fast but “the race must go on” as they say and we are staring down the barrel of the final two rounds of racing to crown the champions for another year. The final two rounds of the series will take place in QLD and in particular the final round at Coolum always throws a spanner in the works in regards to a racers fitness and endurance. This is because of the tracks deep sand surface that provides the riders with one of the roughest and most challenging tracks to race on of the entire series. Secondly, the climate at Coolum is considerably warmer than the southern half of the country where a large contingent of racers live and train during the week and majority of the year.

IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION This leads me to my focal point of this article being

second moto result? This can be attributed sometimes

Hydration on race day for the Motocross racer. We all

to a rider who has been caught up in the moment of

know the importance of water in our bodies and the role

a good result and in being distracted, neglecting his

it plays via sweat to prevent our bodies overheating.

basic needs to refuel and rehydrate between moto’s.

But just how much will a rider sweat at Coolum for the

Side effects of dehydration are often only made

final round in the heat and deep sand? To answer that

apparent when it is too late and a massive drop in

question is relatively simple.. for a rider to step on the

performance makes itself apparent. These side effects

weight scales at the start of race day and at the end of

can often lead into the following week after an event,

his final moto reveals all, and honestly I believe a lot

leading to increased fatigue levels and a disruption to

of riders would be shocked to see the kg’s drop by the

your recovery and even general health. With the last

end of race day.

two rounds being back to back there is a possibility for a rider to seriously affect his championship standings

Loosing water out of your bodies system is not the only concern however. With sweat comes the loss of Electrolytes. Calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium are all essential minerals grouped into the electrolyte category that help our bodies maintain normal cellular activities. Prolonged sweating and dehydration can lead to increased electrolyte losses with performance hindering side effects of increased body temperature, cramping, headaches and nausea to name a few. The performance hindering results of a motocross athlete from these side effects would be disastrous to his results at this late stage of the season. Do you ever notice a rider absolutely ripping in moto one only to see them suffer and slump to an average

“NEGLECTING HIS BASIC NEEDS TO REFUEL AND REHYDRATE BETWEEN MOTO’S” 27

heading into the final round at Coolum.

WHAT TO DO

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The majority of professional riders will have their hydration and nutrition routine under control however I have seen and heard even some of the top names in the sport be guilty of this mistake at some point in their careers and it is a hard mistake that is learned the hard way. Hydration starts long before an event and the morning of the race. 48 hours before the event is a good time to start and ensure you are drinking plenty of water. The night before the event and during race day I recommend consuming an electrolyte supplement, the sodium in these drinks triggers a greater thirst compared to drinking water alone and will ensure that you are not only hydrated but replenished with electrolyte stores to ensure your performance is not hindered by the effects of dehydration down the stretch of such a hot and demanding race day as the final round of the championship at Coolum.

That’s all from me in 2015, make sure you tune into www.nrgtv.com.au to catch the final rounds of racing live. I can’t wait to see all the action unfold and the champions be crowned! See you all in 2016 for another amazing year of racing, training and the sport we all live and breathe. Motocross! For more nutritional and training advice please check out mxathletedevelopment.com & madonlinegym.com and don’t forget to say hi at the races!

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HIT AND MISS Round TWO

DYLAN LONG Australian whip king Dylan Long has often been knocking on the door of podiums and race wins, but now with some solid factory backing from NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s realised his dream by claiming an outstanding victory in the second MX1 moto. In just his third outing with the Troy Carroll-led outfit, Long has proven to be a real talent and the rough diamond is starting to have his edges cut and refined. Backing his race win up with a seventh in the opening race, Long finished second overall for the day.

CDR YAMAHA

There were a lot of smiles under Craig Dack’s factory Yamaha tent as the sun set on an entertaining day at Nowra. Comeback king Dan Reardon completed his fairytale return to racing with a solid 1-2 performance to earn his first overall since hanging up his boots over two years ago. On top of that, Reardon’s teammate Kade Mosig continued his run of good form with his second consecutive podium appearance, strengthening his grip on third overall in the championship. < LUKE CLOUT Serco Yamaha’s defending champ returned to his familiar spot on top of the box on Sunday. It’s been a surprisingly long time between drinks for Clouty, with his last overall win coming way back at round three of the championship at Broadford before Caleb Ward went on a tear. A busted thumb and a tough return to peak form saw his championship lead evaporate, but with his win at Nowra he’s closed the gap to former teammate Jay Wilson to just three points. The MX2 championship is going to go down to the wire! 34

BEN TOWNLEY

I honestly don’t know what to write about this situation, but I do believe that if Ben Townley’s shoulder injury is anything serious we won’t ever see him line up again at an MX Nationals race. Every time the former world and American regional champion starts to make a glimmer of a comeback, injuries knock him down. Over the past couple of weeks BT has hinted that he might make a comeback to fulltime racing again, as he’s rediscovered his passion for professional bar-banging. There hasn’t been any word yet on the extent of the shoulder injury he sustained during qualifying at Nowra, but if history is repeating himself we’re not holding our hopes that it’ll be a straight-forward comeback. < CALEB WARD MX2 tearaway winner over the past four rounds, Caleb Ward had a bit of a mare at Nowra. Hampered by bad starts and what he later admitted as being a case of being “too nice” on the track, Ward struggled to barge his way through the pack and found himself getting caught in traffic and circulating down in 13th (moto one) and seventh (moto two) on his way to a very unfamiliar 11th overall. With two more sprawling tracks left in the championship we’d be very surprised if we see the Queenslander finish that far down the pecking order. 35

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MYTH BUSTING AMA VS. MXGP It is the great motocross debate that has spanned generations and to this day still brings up fiery opinions – Which are the world leaders in motocross: USA or Europeans?

I’m not just going to skim over this subject, because that’s not what “Myth Busting” is about. We are going to take an in depth look at the aspects which set these two diverse series’ apart and try to clear up the grey areas that pop up in common discussion.

RULING First of all, lets take a look at the rules and regulations

On top of this restricted manufacturer ruling, is the

controlling each series. In the MXGP series, teams are

point that factory bikes in the US must be kept to the

able to build bikes known as “Special Racers” (which

same general specifications used on their production

we will touch on soon), whereas in the AMA series

model bike. For example, the JGR Yamaha Team

teams have to follow strict homologation guidelines.

must run the same five-speed transmission as the production model YZ450F they build their bike from.

The AMA’s homologation guidelines basically state that,

Another example of the AMA’s restrictive ruling is that

for manufacturers to be included in the homologation

teams are also prohibited from using both complete

list for the current season, a minimum of 200 units

and composite carbon fibre structures in both their

must be made available to US dealers by March 1st

sub frames and wheel components, which can be

and 400 units made available by June 1st otherwise

huge, overall weight savers.

exclusion may occur. In short, this is why we do not see brands like TM or Aprilia competing in the AMA series’

Now looking at the MXGP series with night and

and why there was so much discussion regarding the

day difference, the European race machines do not

introduction of the Husqvarna machines to the AMA

have to follow the production specifications of their

series’ recently.

base models and as a result can compete on the 43

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above mentioned “Special Racers”. An

FORMAT

example of a current SR was that of Ryan Villopoto’s KX450F SR. Because of this

Another main distinction between the

differentiation in ruling, MXGP teams

US and European series is that of their

and riders have a much larger field of

annual schedule.

options available, including using both composite and complete carbon fibre

In the FIM championship, the entire

sub frames and wheel components, and

MX1 and MX2 calendar is based around championship takes place on one 17 round (34 races) motocross over 17 rounds (17 races),

utilising varying transmission gear sets which are both seen quite regularly.

series, which takes places all over whereas the Lites division the globe in an eight-month period. is split into two regional

Another disparity between the AMA and

Additionally, each round takes place over championships, with each an entire weekend, with practice and consisting of only nine

MXGP series’ is that of the “Under 23 motocross and supercross, there is no

qualifying races held on the Saturday, rounds (nine races). So, in and championship point scoring moto’s total the MXGP MX1 and

age restriction in the Lites class, but

held on the Sunday.

Years MX2 Age Limit”. In both the AMA

MX2 class riders compete

riders can be “pointed out” by continually

in 34 races per season, the

scoring large sums of seasonal points. In

Contrastingly, the AMA season consists AMA Lites compete in 33 of both motocross and supercross and the AMA Open compete

Europe though, upon turning 23, riders are no longer permitted to compete in the small bore category, but they can in fact continue to compete in the class without the issue of being “pointed out” prior to turning 23, as we have seen with Jeffrey Herlings

championships, with supercross arguably in 41. With both series’ being the main focus. Both the Open and taking place over an eightLites classes competed in one 12 round month period, it can be (24 races) motocross championship, as seen that the AMA riders well as their supercross championship. have to pack a little more For the Open class, the supercross racing into their schedule.

LOCATION

COMPETITIVE SUCCESS

Although I just mentioned that AMA riders have to fit in

The Motocross of Nations have been running since

more racing throughout the eight-month period, they

1947, and in the last 32 years USA have taken the event

do not have to experience the logistical, cultural and

honours 22 times. This means that in the last three

lingual nightmare of travelling to over 10 countries

decades one country, all by itself has been victorious

on four continents to complete their racing! The

more than two thirds of the time against over 20 other

AMA supercross series is classified as an FIM World

nations – that’s pretty dominant if you ask me. If we

Championship for the Open class, but the only stop

then compare this string of dominance to the Euro’s,

outside of the US making it a world championship, is a

we see Belgium as being the heavy hitters of the MXGP

one off round each season to Canada – just north of the

circuit. The Dutch riders have raised the Chamberlain

USA. Additionally, for the GP riders it is not so much the

trophy 17 times in total, and have finished on the

distance that makes the movement interesting because

overall podium all but once in the last 14 years (in 2011

a large number of the rounds are held in compacted

they finished 5th). There have also been short eras

areas of Europe, but it is the cultural differences in food

of success for teams France and Great Britain, but

and language that make the transitions each weekend

nothing close to the dominance of the US and Belgium

more strenuous.

in the last two decades.

PC: Archer R.

In stating the above, it must be

fastest rider in the world hands down,

names etched into the

recognised that each nation’s success

and that the yanks were levels above

history books. We haven’t

is solely determined by only three

the Euro’s, it shut a lot of mouths! I’m

seen that much from the

30 minute moto’s, where one rider’s

not saying that if Villopoto hadn’t have

Americans.

poor start or small tip over can be

been injured he wouldn’t have won, but

the difference between hoisting the

after his performance against many of

So will Ryan Villopoto’s

Chamberlain and not being on the

those riders previously at the MXoN,

voyage start a progressive

podium at all.

I think they may have left him a little

movement

surprised.

MXGP series? Who will be

A much more equaled result between

towards

the

next to make the change?

the Europeans and Americans becomes

Another American you who has been

And is the European series

apparent when comparing their cross

chasing the MXGP series is that of

tougher

over successes. As many riders in

Thomas Covington, who was a hugely

circuit?

history have moved from the MXGP

successful amateur in America before

series to the AMA championships to

moving to Europe for Kawasaki. He has

What’s your answer? Post

“chase their dream” it has always been

struggled to find his way to the front

it on the MX Nationals

seen that the American series’ were the

regularly and his inconsistency has

Facebook page and let us

pinnacle of our sport. But contrastingly,

kept him away from the overall podium

know!

we have never seen American riders

quite a bit, which again goes to show

export themselves to the MXGP’s and

the toughness of the GP riders.

be overly successful. Although Ryan Villopoto’s overseas stint was short

When comparing the shift of GP riders

lived, I believe the outright pace of the

to the AMA circuit now, although it is a

Euro’s compared to his speed surprised

much more regular occurrence, names

quite a few within the industry and

like Jean Michelle Bayle, Sebastien

really highlighted the ability of those

Tortelli, Grant Langston, Tyla Rattray,

guys. Yes, he may have still been

Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen

coming to terms with the travel, tracks

have all familiarised themselves with

and bike setup, but when so many

the American way of life, been quite

people believed that Villopoto was the

successful in racing and have their

than

the

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Defending MX2 Champ Luke Clout talks the title hunt, rivalries, and American ambitions

Looking at this year and where you are at so far, how are you feeling about 2015 as a whole? I think 2015 has been pretty solid for me. I’ve had three round wins and quite a few race wins, and I think I’ve been riding well. It’s unfortunate that I got hurt and had to get surgery, and that kind of put a holt on everything a bit. But since then everything has been going really well – we’ve started to find our feet and I’ve put a lot of time in on the bike and I’m back to training as I usually would. We had a month off the bike during the season and that hurt me a little bit, but other than that, I feel I’m going really well and everything is starting to gel together, so I’m looking forward to the last two rounds. You’ve been pretty vocal about how much you thrive off having that the red plate, has it been difficult seeing your former team mate leading the championship over the last two rounds? Oh not at all. Like you said I do like having the red plate and to take control of the championship, and it is something different to not have it on my bike, but I’ve just used it as motivation. Jay is riding well, and it’s cool for it to be coming down to the wire, but I do think I can get that red plate back. We’ve got two rounds to go, and I’ve been putting in a lot over these past few weeks and I’m feeling 100 per cent. I want this championship so bad, and I’m sure Jay does too, so it’s definitely going to come down to the wire, and I’m really excited for the last two rounds.

At Nowra, you had the opportunity to take back the championship lead in that final moto. When Jay passed you, what was going through your mind? Oh you know, I think I definitely let that one slip. I obviously won that first race, and got a really good start in the second race and I pulled away a bit, but I just got really tight. I got arm pump, which is really frustrating because I don’t usually get it, so I just tried to hold off Jay and then I just made a few little mistakes. I knew Jay was riding well, so I just tried to hold him off as long as possible but he did manage to get around me. We have four more races and we still have time. I wanted to leave Nowra with the overall, and that’s what we did. It’s always tough when a competitor does pass you, but I looked at the bigger championship picture there, and kinda settled for third in that race. You probably know Jay better than most people out there, and given he was your teammate only last

year, does that make racing against him harder or easier? Jay and I have been very good friends for a few years now and he was my teammate too, but I don’t think that changes how we race. In saying that, I know him very well and he knows me very well too, so we’re both in the same boat there, but I don’t think that changes things. He might know a few of my niggles and I might know a few of his, but other than that we are both riding well. When it comes down to it, it’s about who wants it the most, and obviously we both want it a lot. It’s just going to come down to who wants to put it on the edge and get it done, and I’m sure we both do. So I’m really looking forward to these last two rounds – it’s going to come down to the wire and I’m really excited to see how it all pans out. With everyone sort of tipping that the MX1 championship is a bit of a done deal, it’s been cool because the MX2 championship has been back and forth between me and Jay, and also Caleb Ward. It’s a nail biter finish

in our class for the last two rounds, and that’s definitely the way to go for the fans (haha). It’s exciting for it to be coming down to Coolum and still not know who is going to win the championship. When you’re heading into that last race at Coolum and you still don’t know, the nerves kick in and I’m looking forward to that. I love pressure and motivation and I’m excited to see how it pans out. Obviously Jay is riding very well and I’m going to have to keep working hard but it’s going to be exciting to see how it goes. What are your thoughts on this year’s Australian MXoN Team? I definitely think it’s a good pick. Jay is riding very well and he has the red plate, so they have selected him for a reason. I can’t really argue with that, it was obviously out of Jay and myself for the 250 ride. I’m glad Jay is getting to go – you know I would have loved to have gone, but you can’t have everything and I’m glad that Jay has got a chance, he’s proved himself. Toddy (Todd Waters) and Dean Ferris too, that was kind of a no-brainer there. They’ve been over there, and they’re established and it makes it a bit easier for the team to pick those guys. It’s unfortunate that Kirk didn’t get a go; he’s been riding very, very well. But I just think they’re already over in Europe, they live there, and it just makes sense for those two to go and race. If Ferris wanted to step down to the 250, they probably would have taken Kirk. Obviously Ferris wanted to ride a 450 and I think that’s a good thing – him and Toddy are riding very well this year, and they’ve had some good results. Team Australia is going to be a very strong team and I hope they show everyone how well they can go – it’s unfortunate that I’m not racing but like I said you can’t have everything. Hopefully they go over there, and ride the wheels off the bikes and have a good result. I wish them all good luck, and I think they should go very well.

You have previously voiced your desire to race in America next year, how’s that looking at this point?

In saying that, if things don’t pan out, and there isn’t an offer in America for 2016, would you consider just making the move to the US anyway?

Yeah it’s looking pretty good this year. I went over there last year in between the season and had a few test rides with some teams and things like that, and unfortunately it didn’t all work out. There are a lot of good riders in America, and those teams chose to go down the American path – it didn’t really bother me, I’m still very young and that’s the way it goes. So this year I came over here had to prove that I can win. I need to win this championship so that I can have something in concrete, and that’s basically the dream that if I do win this championship, you should see me in the US next year. There’s a lot of nerves coming down to this, and a lot of pressure but it’s what makes me wake up in the morning and get out of bed and go train. I have a lot of motivation so hopefully you’ll see me in the US and Australia will have another guy to cheer on over there.

It’s all up in the air at the moment. I’m not quite sure what’s going to happen and I have definitely considered going to America even if I don’t get a ride, and just doing it by myself. I think I’ll just wait and see what happens. I don’t think I’m wasting time in Australia, I would never say that. The series here is very good, and the quality of riding is good, I just think with my youth and having my age on my side that it might be a good time to go over and try it. I do want to see myself in America next year racing and riding but I’ll keep my options open. If you are in Australia next year, will you be looking to stay in MX2 or will you move up in to the MX1 class? If I’m in Australia next year I would definitely look at stepping up. If the right offer came up, and it was

a good offer I would definitely look at stepping up. I think I’m a good 450 rider – I raced a lot in America on a 450 and I actually like riding the 450 a lot. I would definitely like to look at that but the main priority right now is to try and get myself to the US and be there for a few years. I would love to ride and race, and just be successful over there. It’s a long way to go to that, but fingers crossed you’ll see me over there. Can you win this year’s championship? And what is it going to take?

flying home from Murray Bridge with an injury and having to get surgery, I still believed I could win this championship. I wake up in the morning, and I’m so motivated to get out of bed and train, and I wouldn’t be doing that if I didn’t believe I could win. Like I said, Jay is riding well and he’s not going to make that easy for me by any means. But I’m just putting my work down, and staying low and doing everything right. Hopefully we can keep doing what we’re doing, work hard and bring it home at Coolum.

I definitely believe I can win this championship, and I have from day one. I believed at Horsham at round one that I could win, and even when I was

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2015 MXON AUSTRALIAN TEAM

F E R R I S

WAT E R S , W I L S O N A N D F E R R I S

some pretty solid goals for myself and this was definitely one of them. To be named on a team with guys like Ferris and Waters, who have performed so well internationally this year is really cool. I’ll definitely be feeling pretty honored to be wearing the green and gold with those guys. FERRIS: It’s always nice to be selected for MXON. Todd and I grew up racing each other and Jay has been to my farm and we’ve had some fun times riding together so to be team mates with these lads is a pleasure. How did you get the news? WATERS: Funnily enough I haven’t had wifi due to racing and fitness testing at Redbull DTC in Austria. When I did get Internet I had messages congratulating me on making the team hahaha. I was so pumped!!

Rider: Todd Waters Photos: J.P. Acevedo

WILSON: I was actually in New Zealand training and testing with Josh Coppins getting ready for the last two rounds of the MX Nationals, and I didn’t

How does it feel to have been selected for the

have my Aussie sim card in my phone. Because

2015 Australian MXoN team alongside your

they couldn’t get on to me, the guys from MA

assigned team mates?

(Motorcycling Australia) had to call my parents and confirm that I was able to do it. Luckily they said yes

WATERS: To be picked to represent your country is

(laughs)

always a special thing. This years MXoN is going to be a ripper event. I have been told a bunch of

FERRIS: I received the news via email. I guess I was

Aussies are coming this year to support the team.

expecting to be chosen and this will be my 3rd time

I think with Dean, Jay and myself we have a strong

riding for Australia so it’s not a huge deal like it was

team.

5 years ago when I first got selected. The first time I was chosen, Gary Benn called me and I was doing

WILSON: It feels awesome. It’s absolutely a dream

backflips with excitement. I’m still grateful iv been

come true for me. At the start of the year I set

chosen though, and I look forward to the event.

Rider: Dean Ferris Photos: J.P. Acevedo

Todd, Dean you have both spent plenty of time in Europe now, will this

Australia has produced, and

feel like just another race to you, or does the team atmosphere make

continues

it completely different?

seriously talented athletes. How

produce

some

does it feel to have been selected WATERS: Yes I have spent a lot of time in Europe now and am starting

from such a talented group of

to get used to the ways of life and racing now. But the MXoN is a special

Aussie riders for this year’s

race and just the crowd in itself makes it a crazy race to be apart of. Also

MXoN team?

it’s cool to be racing not only for yourself but have your whole country behind you and your teammates. It’s an unforgettable experience.

WATERS: To be picked as one of three riders to race the biggest

FERRIS: Honestly, it’s pretty much just another race. The Nations does

MX race in the world is such a

have a special atmosphere though and the French spectator this year

great achievement. This was my

will be going nuts as they are riding with the number 1 plates because

biggest dream as a teenage racer

they won it last year.

and to be picked for the third time is an amazing feeling. I hope I

Jay you have never been to Europe, but expressed your desire to travel

can represent Australia well, not

and race overseas, how excited are you to be heading over to France in

only on the track but off the track

September?

as well and give up and coming Aussie kids something to dream

WILSON: I’m pumped. It’s been my goal for a long time to head over to

and aim for.

Europe and race, so this is one step closer to achieving that. I’ve heard it’s pretty nice over there too (laughs). Honestly though, this trip is not an

WILSON: It feels good. There are

individual thing; it’s a team effort. I know that with Gary Benn managing

definitely a lot of talented guys

the team, and with so much experience, that we’re all going to have the

out there, and there a lot of guys

best possible chance to get some solid results for Australia.

who could have been picked who

Rider: Jay Wilson Photos: Jeff Crow

would have made up a strong Australian team. I have worked very hard

WILSON: A few of the guys that

this year, and it’s definitely moments like this where you see it pay off.

I raced at the Junior Worlds

This will obviously be my first MXoN experience so I’m excited to learn

actually race the MXGP series

from the other guys, and to be selected from some of not only Australia’s

now, so I have kept an eye on what

but the world’s best racers is pretty special for me.

they’re doing. In saying that, it was a really long time ago and I

FERRIS: Yeah it’s special to be chosen. Not only to represent Australia,

was only 15 years old, so a lot has

but knowing that your 1 of the best 3 in the country, that’s pride!!

changed. It’s going to be a new experience for me that’s for sure,

Todd, Dean given your recent experience in Europe do you feel like

and I’m just looking forward to

Australia are real podium contenders this year?

doing my best for Australia.

WATERS: I think Australia is always a podium threat. Australia has a

This is pretty much the biggest

good level of riders and with the right track and some luck or at least no

event on the motocross calendar

bad luck we certainly have the potential.

worldwide. As a team, what’s the goal this year?

FERRIS: Podium or no Podium, we’ll give our best. It’s a crazy event with a different points system. The past has proven that IF’s BUT’s

WATERS: The goal is always to be

and MAYBE’s just don’t cut it at the MXoN. For sure we have a shot if

standing on the podium.

everything goes really well. WILSON: It’s going to be tough Jay this isn’t the first time you have represented your country

racing, because obviously the 250s

internationally, you won a Junior World Title in 2009. Having had that

and the 450s are racing against

experience, does that make heading over to France in September any

each other, but I do have personal

less daunting?

goals that myself and Josh have

Photos: J.P. Acevedo

spoken about that I would like to achieve. My main

Aussie fans at MXGP races throughout the season.

goal at the moment is just to go over there and do

It’s been great. But word on the street is that a

the best I can for Australia, and to work together

large number of Aussie fans are crossing the ditch

with Waters and Ferris as a team and see what we

to give their support at MXoN this year. So it will

can do.

be nice to end the year racing with Australian fans going crazy over the best race in the world.

FERRIS: I think as a team we will arrive open

FERRIS: Yeah it will be awesome. Everyone I meet

minded with our goals. If we draw a good peg for

an Aussie on my travels over here I latch onto

our gate pick, then it will give us a better chance

them haha. So it will be awesome to have a good

and our expectations will rise.

old chin wag and a laugh while we’re there.

Todd, Dean your calendar is completely stacked

Todd, Dean Lastly, plans for 2016? And will we

up until you head to Ernee in France. How nice

see you back in Australia?

will it be to end your season with some Aussies in Europe?

WATERS: You guys will have to stay tuned for the exact 2016 plans. However, next year I’ll continue

WATERS: The racing calendar has been a big one

chasing my dream of racing on a world level. I feel

this year and I have been amazed to see so many

like I’m still 17 and only just getting started.

C O N F I R M E D

T E A M S

France

Ireland

Marvin Musquin MX2

Martin Barr MX2

Gautier Paulin MXGP

Graeme Irwin MXGP

Romain Febvre OPEN

Stuart Edmonds OPEN

Belgium

Japan

Julien Lieber MX2

Tomita Toshiki MX2

Jeremy van Horebeek MXGP

Ogata Makoto MXGP

Kevin Strijbos OPEN

Kojima Yohei OPEN Team Manager:

USA

Serizawa Naoki

Jeremy Martin MX2 Justin Barcia MXGP

Team New Zealand

Cooper Webb OPEN

Kayne Lamont MX2

Team Manager:

Ben Townly

Roger DeCoster

Cody Cooper Team Manager:

Great Britain Rider: Todd Waters Photos: J.P. Acevedo

Mike McLeod

Max Anstie MX2 Shaun Simpson MXGP

Czech Republic

Undecided OPEN

Filip Neugebauer MX2

FERRIS: At this moment I’m still planning my 2016.

Team Manager:

Martin Michek MXGP

I’ll be home after MXON for sure, it will have been

Neil Prince

Jára Romančík OPEN

a year of traveling and being away from home so

Team Manager:

I’ll look forward to seeing all my friends and family

The Netherlands

again.

Nick Kouwenberg

Jiřího Čepeláka

or Davy Pootjes MX2

Brazil

Jay you have spoken about potentially making

Glenn Coldenhoff MXGP

Fabinho Santos MX2

the move to Europe to race in the future; are

Brian Bogers OPEN

Vilardi Thales MXGP

you hoping that this year’s MXoN could be your chance to pick something up over there for 2016?

Jean Ramos OPEN Australia

Team Manager:

Jay Wilson MX2

Carlos Manuel Hermano

Obviously my long-term goal is to get to Europe,

Todd Waters MXGP

but for me, this event is going to be about the

Dean Ferris OPEN

Croatia

experience and doing the best I can for Australia. If

Team Manager:

Matija Kelava MX2

something happens, it happens, but for now we’re

Gary Benn

Marko Leljak MXGP

just going to focus on having a solid Aussie team,

Matej Jaros OPEN

and putting my two best results down in France for

Canada

our country.

Will not send a team this year.

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MX2 6th OVERALL YA M A HA

Finishing sixth overall against the nation’s best MX2 racers in a guest appearance is no mean feat, but Hall convincingly did just that on Sunday at Nowra. He was right in the mix across both motos, finishing a fine sixth in the opening race before improving further to fifth in the second. We’re sure there were a few regulars thinking ‘who’s that?’ on track initially, showing just how capable he is on board the privateer YZ250F, before going back to excavating this week! 70

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KALE MAKEHAM

MX1 9th OVERALL T EA M M OTU L SU Z U K I

Being a factory rider on Team Motul Suzuki, there has been a lot of expectation placed upon Kale Makeham this year, but he’s largely failed to fire across the course of a national weekend. His capabilities are no doubt high as an MX1 rookie and there have been glimpses of real form, but consistency has been hard to come by and the added pressure of flying Suzuki’s flag solo due to Matt Moss’ injuries adds pressure. So, with ninth overall after a pair of ninths in the races, lets hope he can make gains from here for a strong finish. 72

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Tell us about your deal with Suzuki So I’m doing the last two rounds of Motocross filling in for Matt Moss. I was actually at the airport on the way home from racing in America and I got the call from Jay Foreman asking if I was interested. I was just going to have some time off and have a break for a bit, then head back to America in a couple of months but then when this opportunity came up I took it! Last song you listened to on your ipod? It was a Kevin Gates song. First car? It was a big white Volkswagen van, and I’ve still got it (laughs) Favorite Australian track and why? It’s probably Mooree actually. I like it a lot, it has an awesome lay out, fun jumps and the surface is pretty sticky and tacky so it’s pretty much riding heaven!

Most embarrassing racing moment? Back when I was racing when I was younger, I actually forgot my boots. It was really embarrassing, because I couldn’t actually race. Safe to say I learnt my lesson and I haven’t done that again. Least favorite rider to race? That’s easy, Ryan Dungey. He’s just way too fast!

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ROUND 8

BR EA K D OW N NOWRA

CDR Yamaha’s Daniel Reardon has returned to his pre – retirement winning ways today, taking the top step on the Monster MX1 podium for the first time this year, in a fairytale ending to round eight of the MX Nationals. With the round kicking off in close to perfect conditions at the Nowra Motoplex today, the venue provided the perfect stage for thrills, spills and excitement in the Monster Energy MX1 Class. After the morning’s 15 minute qualifying session, and Go Pro Super Pole, KTM Motocross Racing’s Kirk Gibbs took the number one qualifying position with a 1:42.306 lap time, while teammate and Nowra local Luke Styke had his first ever SuperPole experience, finishing his first hit out with third pick of the grid. In the biggest upset from the qualifying session, Penrite Honda Racing Team’s Ben Townley was ruled out of racing for the remainder of the day after going down during the session and injuring his shoulder,

Daniel Reardon (1st - 2nd) 1st Overall 67 Points “It’s been a long time since I’ve been up here on the overall podium so it feels awesome,” he said. “To tell you the truth, I probably didn’t expect myself to be in this position this year, it’s been a bit of a hard year. The team has been great and I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to come back racing again. “I love this sport and that’s the reason why I’m back. I am over the moon to get this overall win, and to go home with a number one plate feels really good.

in a disappointing beginning to the former World

When the chequered flag flew, it was Reardon who

Champ’s MX Nationals campaign.

had the strength to hold off the force of his team mate, taking the race one win ahead of Mosig,

In moto one, CDR Yamaha returned to the dominating

followed by NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Monea

form the team is renowned for. Former retiree Daniel

who collected third.

Reardon took the first hole shot of the day, with NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Adam Monea following

In moto two, it was nothing short of a fairy tale ending

closely behind him.

for NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Long. After holding second position in the earlier stages of the

Depsite Monea holding second position for the

race, Long launched himself into the race lead ahead

majority of the 30-minute moto, a late charge

of Penrite Honda’s Cody Cooper.

from Reardon’s teammate

Mosig (CDR Yamaha)

saw Monea relegated to third, and Reardon under

Despite the pair sticking together for a period of time,

pressure for the lead.

Long was able to extend his lead and allow Cooper to battle with Reardon for second place. When the chequered flag flew, it was the Kawasaki machine of Long who took his first ever MX1 race win, ahead of CDR Yamaha’s Reardon in second, while KTM’s Styke collected third. At the conclusion of the round, breakthrough results were handed not only to Long but Reardon alike. With one – two results Reardon took his first round overall since returning from retirement, while Long also found himself on the podium for the first time in second position. 81

T H E R E S U LT S Monster Energy MX1 round eight overall points: 1) Daniel Reardon 67 2) Dylan Long 59 3) Kade Mosig 58 4) Luke Styke 55 5) Adam Monea 55 6) Kirk Gibbs 54 7) Lawson Bopping 51 8) Cody Cooper 45 9) Kale Makeham 44 10) Jesse Dobson 44 Monster Energy MX1 championship points: 1) Kirk Gibbs 530 2) Luke Styke 465 3) Kade Mosig 456 4) Adam Monea 449 5) Lawson Bopping 429 6) Daniel Reardon 411 7) Dylan Long 390 8) Jesse Dobson 382 9) Cody Cooper 358 10) Kale Makeham 306

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RACE RECAP - DAN REARDON CDR Yamaha racer details Nowra MX1 victory upon return. - Powered by motoonline.com.au

Dan, Nowra MX1 winner with 1-2 results for today. It must feel pretty good!

Yeah, it feels awesome. You know, at the start of the year I don’t know if that was in the plans, but after getting a couple of races under my belt we thought that maybe it’s possible. It’s been good, it’s been a really fun year so far, we still have a couple of rounds left, but to get that feels amazing. The main thing is just consistency – I’ve led many races, many laps this year, but just haven’t been able to put two races together. I was just happy, that was my main goal going into today, whatever happens to put two races together. Awesome to come away with the win, I’m over the moon and ecstatic for it.

DAN REARDON

RACE RECAP

The track today was tight in some places, some high speed sections as well, what were your thoughts on that? It produced some really close racing. The track was tough mentally because it didn’t allow you to push really, really hard. Anytime you did, especially as the day progressed, you ended up making a small mistake. I was my own worst enemy in that second moto, probably hovering around 10th, so I had to ride super-aggressive because I needed to be up there. This track didn’t allow you to wait for an opportunity, you had to make one and yeah, so considering, I’m just really pumped. I was really happy with that first moto win, to lead from start to finish felt a lot better than that second moto did, but at the end of the day when the points add up I was just happy to stand at the top.

Earlier in the season you said you wanted on paper, at the end of the day, to look good and it doesn’t get any better than a win obviously. That’s an important part of it as well, getting that overall result. For sure and you’re right, I said to a couple of people if someone ever asked me what my goal or plans were this year, I just wanted to look good on paper. Unfortunately that hasn’t happened. I don’t want to contact all my sponsors on Monday and say ‘oh yeah we were going pretty good, but…’ you know? So I am just glad to put two together and number one looks awesome. We have a bit of a break now, three weeks, and then the last two rounds, so I’m looking forward to being in my hometown up in Queensland and hopefully we can finish the season off strong.

DAN REARDON

RACE RECAP

Just quickly, the comeback, after a couple of years out, is it starting to feel natural again eight rounds in? Yes and no. It is because I totally come back because I love the sport and I want to this again. But this year’s been tough, you know, a lot of people forget – well they don’t forget, they probably don’t even know – that before the season started I was away working in the mines, I was still sitting on the couch drinking beer and I had no off-season or pre-season. I pretty much jumped in feet-first and said ‘okay, lets do this’. I signed with CDR four weeks prior to the first round and I didn’t have any preparation really. We’ve just been rolling with the punches, trying to improve bits and pieces we test throughout the season, to try and help be comfortable and go faster. It’s been good, the team’s been patient, and they know where we started from and to get a win. My goals continually change, I try not to change them too much week after week, but once again I’m just pumped.

It’s definitely good to see, adds a lot to the class, and well done.

Yeah, thank you.

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CLOUT SECURES ROUND EIGHT WIN, AND KEEPS CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES ALIVE 91

ROUND 8

BR EA K D OW N NOWRA

Serco Yamaha’s Luke Clout has kept his MX2 Championship hopes alive, after round eight of the MX Nationals at the Nowra Motoplex today, narrowing his former team mate Jay Wilson’s (JCR Yamaha) lead to a mere three points. The day kicked off with just a touch of moisture thanks to overnight rain at the Nowra Motoplex, setting the Motul MX2 riders up for a day of action packed racing. In moto one, Serco Yamaha’s Luke Clout proved his chase for a 2015 title is far from over. Despite taking only a top five start, Clout launched himself into the race lead, and by the half waypoint had more than two seconds separating him from his competitors. With Clout in the lead, the performance that also turned heads was that of Yamaha’s Wilson. After crashing after the first turn, the series point’s leader picked off rider after rider, charging from last all the way to an outstanding third place. Husqvarna’s

Luke Clout (1st - 3rd) 1st Overall 65 Points “It was a good day today. I closed the points lead and got the overall, so I was glad to be back on the podium,” “We also managed to break Caleb Ward’s winning streak which was pretty cool, and it felt great to be back on top “My starts today helped a lot, they really important and the bike handled the conditions perfectly. “We have a three week break now before the final couple of rounds, so I’m just going to work hard, and come out for those last two rounds swinging.”

Nathan Crawford claimed second, while

With local Wills out in front, the battles for podium

Wilson’s former teammate Clout claimed first,

positions in race two were left to happen behind. And

narrowing the championship points margin to

Battle they did.

a single point after the opening moto. With an MX2 Championship on the line, Clout and In moto two, Serco Yamaha’s Clout took the

Wilson battled for second position, knowing that the

early race lead, however the lead was short

result from moto two would determine not only the

lived.

result for the round, but the championship lead.

KTM mounted and Nowra local Dylan Wills,

With Wilson having made his way through the pack, the

took control of moto two after just two or three

JCR supported rider passed his closest competition

laps, and launched himself to a commanding

(Clout) in the later stages of the moto, eventually

race lead.

crossing the line in second position behind Wills, while Clout claimed third. When points were tallied at the conclusion of racing, Serco Yamaha’s Luke Clout not only claimed the round overall, but also broke the four round winning streak of KTM’s Caleb Ward. With Clout on top, Wilson secured second for the round and managed to retain the red plate leading into the final two rounds. Wills once again returned to the podium in third position, putting on one hell of a show for family and friends.

T H E R E S U LT S Motul MX2 round eight overall points: 1) Luke Clout 65 2) Jay Wilson 62 3) Dylan Wills 61 4) Nathan Crawford 54 5) Takeshi Katsuya 51 6) Keiron Hall 51 7) Geran Stapleton 47 8) Jed Beaton 46 9) Joel Wightman 44 10) Jack Simpson 43 Motul MX2 championship standings: 1) Jay Wilson 465 2) Luke Clout 462 3) Takeshi Katsuya 435 4) Jed Beaton 395 5) Wade Hunter 362 6) Caleb Ward 353 7) Nathan Crawford 346 8) Dylan Wills 334 9) Luke Arbon 327 10) Geran Stapleton 324

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BR EA K D OW N NOWRA

KTM mounted Jayden Rykers has taken a clean sweep once again in Nowra today, proving not only that he is a serious contender for the Pirelli MXD championship, but also cementing that he is a force to be reckoned with. With the Pirelli MXD Championships beginning to tighten up, round eight of the series got to a flying start at the Nowra Motoplex today, and with a title on the line, racing was tough, fierce, and action packed. In moto one, the form of KTM Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jayden Rykers continued to flow into round eight. After taking the first hole shot of the day, Rykers fought off red plate holder Wilson Todd (GYTR Yamaha) to take the moto one race win, ahead of Todd, and Raceline Pirelli Suzukiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jesse Madden who took second and third respectively.

Jayden Rykers (1st - 1st) 1st Overall 70 Points “I was carrying a lot of confidence into this round. I qualified second, but that last moto on the two stroke was tough,” he said. “I was just trying to carry some momentum, and it’s one of those tracks that you have to put it up the inside, which I don’t like to do too much. “At the end of the day, I want to win and I want to be on top, so you have to do what you have to do. “There’s a big group of people behind me, and a lot of people who have put in a lot to get me up here so it’s good to get the job done once again for them.”

A notable absentee from the podium positions in

In moto two, Wilson Todd got to business early. After

race one, was Craig Anderson Husqvarna’s Connor

two laps the GYTR Yamaha machine moved into first

Tierney. Rumored to have crashed in the lead up to

place ahead of KTM’s Jayden Rykers. However with

round eight, Tierney fought through back pain, to

Rykers carrying serious momentum into round eight,

finish in fifth place in moto one.

the race two win was not to be taken without a fight. Rykers, who was determined to record yet another round of flawless results, took the race lead from Todd on lap nine, rocketing him to yet another race win ahead of Todd, followed by Husqvarna’s Zak Small who claimed third. When points were tallied, it was Rykers who once again scored the top step on the Pirelli MXD podium. While GYTR Yamaha’s Wilson Todd collected second for the round and maintained his championship points lead. Husqvarna’s Small completed the round in third, making his first ever podium appearance for 2015.

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T H E R E S U LT S Pirelli MXD round eight overall results: 1) Jayden Rykers 70 2) Wilson Todd 64 3) Zak Small 54 4) Mitchell Evans 54 5) Jesse Madden 54 6) Connor Tierney 51 7) Jordan Hill 49 8) Bailey Coxon 43 9) Lochie Latimer 39 10) Trent Wheatley 38 Pirelli MXD championship points: 1) Wilson Todd 451 2) Jayden Rykers 433 3) Connor Tierney 428 4) Jesse Madden 374 5) Bailey Coxon 354 6) Jordan Hill 303 7) Lachlan Davis 295 8) Zak Small 284 9) Kaleb Barham 280 10) Toby Stevens 277

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Jordan Hill

Yamaha

Yamaha - BP ultimate - F0X - Amsoil - Pirelli - Airfast - Funnel web filters

Levi McManus

Suzuki

Deakin Motorcycles - Fly - WillMax Graphics - Ryno Power - Power Plus Racing

139

Lawson Preston

Suzuki

Tattoo Racing Springwood Suzuki - Motorcycles''R''Us - Fly Racing - M2R - Motorex

168

Zhane Dunlop

Yamaha

Top Gun Motorcycles - Top Gun Motorcycles - Fox - Fox - M2R - M2R Helmets

188

Trent Wheatley

Honda

EDH Service - Mathews Motorcycles - Zero Mx Graphics - Pro-Moto Suspension

198

Luke Abela

KTM

NT MotorCycle Centre - Motorex - EK Chains,Super Sprox - SPMX - Dreamers

233

Blake Parker

Yamaha

Honey Ink Tattoo Studios - Maitland motorcycles - Pro-Moto Suspension - Crossfit

306

Geoffrey Chalmers

Husqvarna

EDD racing - PMR suspension - ipone - JR Motorcycles - Dunlop

500

Jimmy Griffin

Yamaha

Mick Cole Motorcycles, Yamaha Australia, Singleton Motorcycles, Scott, Bear MX

602

Lochie Latimer

Yamaha

TLR - Fuchs Silkolene - Pirelli - Thor - Goodridge - Spy - RK Chains

793

Alex Redgwell

KTM

Pete''s Trackside Suspension and Coaching - JWR/ 13 OMG - Tyres for Bikes

887

Billy Harth

KTM

Fastlane Mx Performance - KTM - Motorex - TeamMoto Moorooka - A1

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P R E S E N T S R I S I N G S TA R

ROOKIES RIDER LIST #

Name

Manufacture

Sponsors

Jackson Davison

Suzuki

Suzuki Raceline Performance - Raceline Performance - Kinsela Suzuki

J02

Jai Quinlan

Yamaha

DMR Racing - Full Force Racing Suspension - GoldenTyre

Reece Rayner

Yamaha

13 OMG - JWR - Yamaha - Motorex - Fly - Kustom Mx - Scott - Bridgestone

F11

Chelsea Carter

KTM

CRC Racing KTM - Essential mx - Moss Institute - John Prior mx - Lyn Summers

Brock Healey

KTM

TUNETECH Racing - MAXEE Racing - AJ'S Motorcycles

Jackson Flaherty

Yamaha

PSC Yamaha Racing - Yamaha

J22

Jesse Bishop

Kawasaki

bishop boys concreting - Kawaski Motors

Luke Walmsley

Andrews Motorcycle products

Riley Dukes

Husqvarna

Husqvarna Racing Team - Belray Oils - Shift - Fox - Takt - Lki Clothing - Mxr&D

Paris Rode

KTM

Mitchell Dark

Husqvarna

MPE Suspension

Hunter Lawrence

Yamaha

QLD Yamaha Junior Racing Team

Chandler Burns

KTM

Davey Motorsports - Perelli - Motorex - Able On site Services - Fox Australia

69R Chris Smith

Yamaha

Hugh McKay

Kawasaki

WBR Junior Race Team

Nicholas Luksich

Honda

CRF Honda Racing

Mitch Johnstone

Husqvarna

C99 Connor Lister

Yamaha

Two Wheel Tyres

153

Korey McMahon

KTM

suttos/mag wheel repairs

217

Cooper Pozniak

KTM

Seven MX - lusty industries - CM33 - Newcastle KTM - Pro-moto suspension

220

Dylan Marchand

Yamaha

Lodes Motorcycles Repairs - Armstrong Riding School

285

JOEL CIGLIANO

Honda

Pro-Moto Suspension - CRF Honda Racing

286

Drew Cigliano

Honda

CRF Honda Racing - Pro-Moto Suspension

288

Michael Driscoll

Yamaha

Power Sports Central Yamaha Racing - YAMAHA / GYTR - The Realty Group

324

Justin Hart

Husqvarna

TYRES FOR BIKES - Hart Roofing

345

Jack Kukas

Yamaha

Topgun BSMX

353

Cody McMahon

KTM

Suttos - Mag Wheel Repairs

409

Mace Taylor

KTM

426

Riley Ward

KTM

Spent Clothing - Axis Motorsports - Ktm - Alpinestars - Bell

492

Jono cordwell

MOTOSOLUTIONS

681

Jonathan Mcallister

Yamaha

Holeshot suspension, HFR Factory Racing

688

Jake Williams

Yamaha

716

Isaac Ferguson

Kawasaki

full force racing - stegpegz - 1300 locate - GoldenTyre - twisted sports

738

Wade Kirkland

KTM

ktm junior race team - motorex - Bridgestone - troy lee designs - scott - rk chains

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Round 8 - Nowra

Fan Of The Week

ALAN WEST - ROUND 8 FAN OF THE WEEK

So, put together a Kawasaki jersey, gumboots,

When Misty eyed Alan West and his son, the

tyre company hat, and one seriously large

cheque was basically thrown at them.

MXStore $100 cheque, and you have your round eight ‘Fan of the Week’.

Not only will these guys have $100 to spend at MXStore, but they’ll have their cheque and this

With Nowra producing the goods, and a flood of

feature page to remember their entire round

mad MX Nationals fans, selecting this round’s fan

eight experience!!

was pretty straightforward.

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ROUND 11

THE FINAL WRAP UP

signed off on an illustrious AORC

in class for the round, Ralston’s

journey with victory by over a

consistency

minute from runner-up Active8

season saw him hold off the fast

Yamaha’s Josh Green (E1 class

finishing Hollis by seven points.

throughout

the

winner). Another class that went right CDR

down to the wire was the

Yamaha rider Chris Hollis took

Transmoto 19 and Under class,

out third position, while Motorex

which was eventually secured by

KTM Off-Road Racing Team had

Bolton’s KTM rider Tom Mason.

two more riders in the top five

Much like Ralston, Mason didn’t

with Tye Simmonds and Daniel

enjoy his best day on the bike

Sanders finishing in fourth and

to finish fourth in the class,

fifth respectively.

but victory in Round 11 on the

In a fitting end to his immediate AORC career, Toby Price blitzed the field in his trademark style to take out the twelfth and final round of the 2015 Yamaha Australian Off-Road

Championship

(AORC) in Monkerai. The Motorex KTM OffRoad

Racing

champ

class

winner

and

Saturday was enough to clinch Going into the final round, three

the title from Kawasaki Junior

class titles remained up for

KX Squad’s Lyndon Snodgrass.

grabs, and in the E2 class it was Active8 Yamaha’s Beau Ralston

The

who claimed the overall season

mathematically in contention

honours. Despite finishing fourth

was the J4 class, but as expected

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final

class

still

Husqvarnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fraser Higlett made it across the

section of the Motorcycling Australia website, or

line in first position to secure his first national

by follow the AORC on Twitter and Facebook.

championship. Round 12 Outright Top 10 (Sprint) The other two junior classes returned the same results as yesterday, with Michael Driscoll (J3)

1. Toby Price (Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing)

and Mitchell Brierley (J2) doubling up on the

2. Josh Green (Active8 Yamaha, E1)

victories for the weekend.

3. Chris Hollis (CDR Yamaha, E2 class) 4. Tye Simmonds (Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing)

The same could be said for the Masters and

5. Daniel Sanders (Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing)

Veterans classes, with Trent Lean and Ben

6. Lachlan Stanford (Husqvarna Off-Road Team,)

Lindsay returning to the top step for the second

7. Beau Ralston (Active8 Yamaha, E2)

day in succession.

8. Glenn Kearney (Husqvarna Off-Road) 9. Stefan Granquist (Yamaha Privateer)

After having her plans for a perfect 2015 skittled

10. Scott Keegan (Husqvarna Privateer)

by Yamaha Racing teammate Jemma Wilson on Saturday, Tayla Jones ensured she completed her

2015 Yamaha AORC Top 10 Season Overall points

first season as an Australian champion on a high with a win in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class.

1. Toby Price - 287 2. Josh Green - 227

With the AORC season now complete, the

3. Chris Hollis - 210

Australian off-road fraternity now turns its

4. Daniel Sanders - 210

attention to the 2015 Yamaha Australian Four Day

5. Tye Simmonds - 187

Enduro, which will take place from October 19-24

6. Beau Ralston - 183

in Wynyard, Tasmania.

7. Lachlan Stanford - 174 8. Glenn Kearney - 168

For more news in the wash up to the 2015 Yamaha

9. Stefan Granquist - 117

Australian Off-Road Championship, visit the AORC

10. Scott Keegan - 102

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BROWN WINS THE YAMAHA AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 111

WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP

BR EA K D OW N 2015

ROUND ONE

Brown crossing the line in third closely behind.

After a period of separation, the MX Nationals and the

At the conclusion of the women’s opening round of

women once again came together, and showcased

their two round championship, the entire podium

the girl’s depth of talent at one of the toughest tracks

was owned by Yamaha riders. Milesevic claiming the

on the MX Nationals calendar, Broadford.

top step ahead of Brown in second and Jones in third respectively.

In moto one, Australia’s defending champion Yamaha’s Maddy Brown went to battle early in the

Round 1 Results

race with local Victorian Emma Milesevic (Yamaha)

1) Emma Milesevic – 67

- Brown eventually taking the race win ahead of

2) Maddy Brown – 65

Milesevic and fellow Yamaha rider Tayla Jones.

3) Tayla Jones – 62 4) Courtney Whyte-Dennis – 54

In race two, Brown and Milesevic once again went

5) Emelie Karlsson – 53

head to head for close to 15 minutes, before Brown

6) Jozee Adamson – 51

went down causing Milesevic to inherit the race lead.

7) Tori Dare – 47 8) Tayla Rampton – 46

With Brown down, the opportunity to claim second

9) Tamara Gray – 43

was handed to current Enduro rider Jones, with

10) Alysha Goullet – 43

Maddy Brown 1st Overall 129 Points “It’s an awesome feeling backing it up two years in a row and I really couldn’t be happier,” she said. “The competition overseas for the women is really good, and I had the best experience over there and I’m very thankful to everyone who got me there, because it has definitely made a difference to my results here in Australia. “I’ve struggled a little bit to get back into my grove since being overseas, but I’m just trying to give everything 100 per cent, and hopefully I can just keep moving forward. “I have to give a big thanks to Ray Howard and DPH Peter Stevens Yamaha Racing Team for the opportunity this year – you don’t see a lot of girls on race teams these days so it’s awesome to have their support.

ROUND TWO

Rutledge, Brown was relegated to second position.

The final round of the Yamaha Australian Women’s

When the chequered flag flew on race two, Rutledge

Motocross Championship was run and won at the

scored her second race win for the day ahead of

Nowra Motoplex, with new faces on the overall round

Brown in second, followed by Jones in third, seeing a

podium, as well as an Australian title awarded to this

complete repeat of race one results.

year’s champion. With two race win’s, Rutledge claimed a clean sweep, With the return of Kawasaki Australia’s Meghan

and secured the round win at Nowra ahead of Brown,

Rutledge at Nowra, results were set to be shaken

followed by Jones who completed the round overall

up, and with a championship on the line, every point

in third.

proved to be critical. However, with Rutledge out of the chase for the In moto one, Rutledge proved that she is back in

title due to missing the first round of the Women’s

the game. After taking the first hole shot of the day,

Championship, second place for the round proved to

Rutledge schooled her competitors taking a huge

be more than enough for DPH’s Brown to take her

race one win ahead of DPH Motorsport’s Maddy

second consecutive Australian title.

Brown who claimed second, while Yamaha mounted Tayla Jones took third.

Yamaha’s

Jones

collected

second

the

championship, while fellow Yamaha mounted rider In moto two, Brown launched off the start and

Emelie Karlsson claimed third in the 2015 Yamaha

secured the second hole shot of the day, however her

Australian Women’s Motocross Championship.

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T H E R E S U LT S Round 1 Results 1) Emma Milesevic – 67 2) Maddy Brown – 65 3) Tayla Jones – 62 4) Courtney Whyte-Dennis – 54 5) Emelie Karlsson – 53 6) Jozee Adamson – 51 7) Tori Dare – 47 8) Tayla Rampton – 46 9) Tamara Gray – 43 10) Alysha Goullet – 43 Round 2 Results 1) Meghan Rutledge – 70 2) Maddy Brown – 64 3) Tayla Jones – 60 4) Emelie Karlsson – 56 5) Courtney Whyte-Dennis – 51 6) Ashleigh McCormick – 51 7) Josie Griffin– 48 8) Tanah Airey – 46 9) Jenna Lupo – 44 9) Jennifer Hogan – 41 Womens Championship Overall: 1) Maddy Brown – 129 2) Tayla Jones – 122 3) Emelie Karlsson– 109 4) Courtney Whyte-Dennis – 105 5) Jenna Lupo – 76 6) Megan Rutledge – 70 7) Samantha Beecroft – 68 8) Emma Milesevic – 67 9) Ashleigh McCormick– 51 9) Jozee Adamson – 51

U P C O M I N G

E V E N T

40th ANNIVERSARY

MOUNTAIN MAN MOTOCROSS RACE

On the November 7th and 8th

event and introduce the current

Echo Valley will roar back to

MX racers and followers to a

life and play host to the 40th

spectacular once a year event

Anniversary of the Mountain

where future stars of Mountain

Man Motocross.

Man Motocross are born.

The event is being promoted as

The challenging nature of Echo

a joint venture; The Toowoomba

Valley will see the current top

Motorcycle Club, Queensland

professional riders have their

Vintage Motocross Club, and

chance to become legends of the

Toowoomba

Club

Mountain Man Motocross event

have joined forces to not only

with just one to be crowned

celebrate 40 years since the

champion for 2015.

Motocross

inaugural 1975 Mountain Man Motocross event, but also to

The weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program

celebrate the achievement of

- Mountain Man Motocross open

all the past winners by having

class event

them there to witness the stars

- Mountain Man Sidecars -

of today battle for glory as they once did, to win the Mountain

Unlimited - Mountain Man Juniors - 13-15 years inclusive 125cc 2 stroke /

Man Motocross crown. A new era for Mountain Man

250cc 4 stroke

Motocross

- Pre 78 Unlimited - Includes the

Pre 75 Unlimited

beginning of a new era. The 40th

- Pre 85 Unlimited

Anniversary

- Pre 95 Unlimited

This

year

will will

mark

re-establish

the Mountain Man Motocross

- 125 Cup (2stroke only)

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Echo Valley in its natural amphitheatre allows for a

Reinvigorated racing passion

great range of spectator vantage points to see the

Motorcycling Queensland has given this meeting

high flying action as the stars of today battle it out

‘Signature Event’ status on the motocross calendar.

testing the speed and endurance of their motocross

The Mountain Man Motocross committee has a

athleticism over three 10 minute back to back, and

dedicated group of passionate MX enthusiasts, and

one 35 minute + 2 laps Motos for just one to be

there is an abundance of experience to make this

crowned, ‘Mountain Man Motocross champion of

event as big and significant as it was through the

2015’.

70’s and 80’s.

The famous Echo Valley Circuit The Echo Valley circuit from its beginning has been regarded as one of the best motocross tracks in Australia. Before 1975 when the first Mountain Man Motocross was held, the challenging elevation of the track had not been witnessed in Australia before. Described as European style, Echo Valley started the evolution of tracks being developed around the country and to this day is still one of the most spectacular places to race, and for spectators to see up close high flying, beam blasting, handlebar to handlebar racing action. The hosts and legends of Mountain Man Motocross Spectators will hear commentary and interviews from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Motor Mouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of motocross Mr Bob Johnson, a legend in his own right. He will delve into the past with all the previous winners of Mountain Man, and talk with the current stars, hearing their impressions of what it takes to be a champion of motocross and conquer the Echo Valley circuit. Past winning legends will ride parade laps at mid-day on replica bikes, the same as they rode back when they won the Mountain Man Motocross crown.

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The machines All winning bikes will be on display in the VIP/Legends tent. Mountain Man Motocross posters will also be available at the VIP tent where spectators can meet the legends and current pro riders, get autographs and inspect the vintage and current race bikes during the day. Mountain Man Motocross supporting charities The event will support two charities. ‘Riders Against Depression’ assisted by Brisbane Motorcycle Club and ‘Ride 4 Disabled’ (R4D) as founded by Harley Quinlan and Ford Dale.

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Mountain Man Motocross, past winners; 1975 - Garry Flood - Bultaco Persang 370

1986 - Craig Dack - Honda CR 500 RG

1976 - Peter Boyle - Suzuki RM 370

1987 - Craig Dack - Honda CR 500 RH

1977 - Stephen Gall - Yamaha YZ 400 C/D

1988 - Jeff Leisk - Honda CR 500 RK

1978 - Pele Granquist - Husqvarna 390

1989 - Glen Bell - Honda CR 500 RK

1979 - Pele Granquist - Husqvarna 390

1997 - Troy Carroll - Honda CR 500

1980 - Robert (Beetle) Bailey - Husqvarna 390 1981 - Anthony Gunter - Kawasaki KX 500 1982 - Stephen Gall - Yamaha YZ 490 K 1983 - Dave Armstrong - Honda CR 480 1984 - Jeff Leisk - Honda CR 500 RE 1985 - Dave Armstrong - Honda CR 500 RF 120

Garry Flood Peter Boyle Stephen Gall Pele Granquist Robert Bailey Anthony Gunter Dave Armstrong Jeff Leisk Craig Dack Glen Bell Troy Carroll 2015 ________

ROUND 7 RESTORATION COMPETITION

WINNING BIKE John Runciman 1974 Mark VIII Bultaco Pursang When did you buy the bike? I bought the basket case four and a half years ago Tell me about the restoration process! The previous history was is that I owned one back in 1975 and that’s why I always had a yen to either buy one, or if not build one. I bought the basket case and it sat in the shed for 12 months and I did nothing with it. It took a while to look around and source the parts, new and used. A lot of the bits I got weren’t true to that model; they were Bultaco parts but different models. So then I had the motor rebuilt by a guy down in Traralgon, and he did a great job. The motor was in bits, and a lot of the parts ended up costing me a lot and I was left a bit short changed but I guess that’s what happens when you aren’t too sure what you’re buying (laughs) The main reason I bought the basket case was because it had matching engine and frame numbers – which down the track, if I sold it (which I’m not going to) has more value to collectors, if those bits are matching. I stripped everything back and the frame was all bent and broken in places. There were many, many hours put in to repair the frame, and the swing arm – with previous models like that back in the olden days they used to weld bits onto them to give them longer travel and that sort of thing. So I took it back to standard. I did all of the putting together and the welding, and all the things that needed doing myself. When I bought it, it didn’t have a tank, all it was, was a frame, a couple of wheels and some forks. I was lucky enough to be able to source an original tank, so that’s on there now. I also polished up all of the alloy for the triple clamps and bits and pieces, so I’m very proud of how it’s turned out.

Do you ride the bike? At the moment I haven’t rode the bike because I finished it on New Years Eve last year and I rode it around the backyard and since then it’s been too hot, or too dusty, but I’m going to take it to a meeting in Undera on October the 4th, so I’ll take it out there then and ride it around with all of the other vintage bikes!

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Team Manager: Craig Dack

DAN REARDON Age: Hometown: Bike Mechanic: Goals for 2015: Past Achievements: Other Hobbies:

29 Gold Coast Aiden Meltzer Win the Australian Championship 4 x National Titles Surfing, Shooting

YAMAHA YZ450F

FOLLOW CDR

CLASS: MX1

/cdryamaha

@cdr_yamaha

KADE MOSIG Age: Hometown: Bike Mechanic: Goals for 2015: Past Achievements: Other Hobbies:

25 Pearcedale Mike Landman To be the Australian MX and SX Champion 3rd 2008 MXN, 3rd 2012 SX, Rd 7 winner 2014 MXN Surfing, Cycling, Fishing

YAMAHA YZ450F

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CDR YAMAHA DAN REARDON FINALLY CRACKS IT FOR HIS FIRST ROUND WIN OF THE YEAR AT NOWRA

CDR Yamaha’s Dan Reardon ticked another box in his comeback to racing by winning round eight of the 2015 MX Nationals, held at the Nowra circuit, over the weekend. After spending two years on the sidelines, Reardon’s return to racing has been impressive and he can now add a round win to go along with moto wins earlier in the season. It proved to be a very successful day for CDR Yamaha at Nowra with Reardon taking the win and team mate, Kade Mosig, landing in third to make it a team 1-3 for the round.

“It’s been a while coming so thank you to everyone that has helped me get this far. CDR Yamaha and all the team have been amazing and I hope this really kicks me on for the final couple of rounds,” Reardon ended. Kade Mosig backed up his round win at Shepparton just two weeks earlier with another podium performance at round eight in Nowra taking third place. Mosig has been building consistency into his racing the past few rounds and his combination of speed, fitness and now common sense race smarts is showing on the score board as he is closing in on second place in the championship.

Reardon looked in good form right from the outset putting himself in the Go Pro Superpole Top five shootout and logging impressive laps during the qualifying sessions. On the tight Nowra circuit, good starts were vital and Reardon got that in race one and was able to move into the lead in the early stages of the race.

Mosig finished the day with 2-5 results for his third overall and satisfied with a solid day at Nowra.

Although he was unable to break away from the field, Reardon was able to maintain enough margin over his rivals to ride his own race and even when team mate Kade Mosig closed in on the final lap, Reardon had enough cushion to take the win and get his day started in the perfect fashion.

“It’s good to be able to string a few rounds together now and standing up on the podium at the end of each round is always the goal so I’m glad to be finally getting that sorted,” Kade said.

Race two again saw a good start from Reardon and he again made some passes early that saw him move into second place and he wouldn’t relinquish it until the finish line. His 1-2 scores gave him the overall round victory, his first since 2007 and a much needed confidence boost going into the final two rounds. “Well, I’m glad to get that monkey off my back,” Reardon explained. “I have really enjoyed my return to racing but some of my results have been frustrating as I knew I was capable of winning but I just wasn’t getting it done. “After I won the first race, I was so determined not to let this one go, so when I got to where I needed to be I settled down, put in solid laps and made sure I secured the round win.

“All up things went pretty well. They only thing I could ask for from today was maybe some better starts as they were so important on a track like this but my speed was pretty good and I felt good on the bike.

Team owner, Craig Dack, was again all smiles after the Nowra event as his team rides name make it two wins in a row and his plea for consistency during the half time break is rewarding the riders. “I’m really pleased with both guys today, not just about the results but the way they went about it. They rode the conditions well, were smart when they needed to be smart and fast when they needed to be fast. Although its round eight, everything seems to be gelling in the team and the results are starting to flow,” Dack ends. The CDR Yamaha team now take aim for the picturesque Echo Valley circuit in Toowoomba for round nine of the championship. Both riders will he the rolling red clay hills with confidence and momentum and again look for more good results.

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Team Manager: Gavin Eales

LUKE CLOUT Age: Hometown: Bike Mechanic: Goals for 2015: Past Achievements: Other Hobbies:

YAMAHA YZ250F

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20 Sydney, NSW Peter Rab Jones Win the Lites MXN and ASX championships 1st 2014 MXN, 2014 Mx of Nations Riding , Cross Training, BMX

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YAMAHA YZ250F

FOLLOW SERCO YAMAHA

17 Taralgon, VIC Stoppa To Win The Lites Championship in Rookie Year Junior Australian Champion Mountain Biking

CLASS: MX2

/SercoYamaha

@SercoYamaha

SERCO YAMAHA CLOUT CLOSES IN AT NOWRA

Serco Yamaha’s Luke Clout gained valuable points after taking the victory at round eight of the MX Nationals at Nowra in a very tight battle for the MX2 championship. Clout came into the eighth round needing to bounce back from the last two events that saw him below his best. With the championship battle against Jay Wilson coming down to the wire, every point gained is priceless and only three points separate the pair with just two rounds remaining. Clout was inside the top three as the field completed the opening lap of race one. One rider fell and then just another lap later, Clout made the pass for the lead and began to stretch it over next 20 minutes. With the laps winding down in the 30 minute race, Clout was able to ride it home and take the first race win to get his season back on track. Race two and Clout was again up front and hoping to check out but he was unable to break away from the field. He was passed by Dylan Wills and then Jay Wilson made his move late in the race as Clout battled with arm fatigue and crossed the finish line in third place. His 1-3 results gave him the round win and really turns up the heat in an enthralling championship chase. “Good day, that should have been a bit better,” Clout said. “Race one went well and we go the win and I put myself in good position for the second race but those guys were able to get by me which I’m not happy about. “My arms pumped up a bit during the race as I was riding a bit tight but that’s no excuse and I need to get that out of my system for the final two rounds,” he said.

Moto two was better as Beaton was part of a fast moving freight train in positions four through to eighth. He was able to pass some riders and finish the moto in sixth place and his 10-6 scores saw him finish in eighth for the round. Beaton holds down fourth in the championship with two rounds remaining. “I finally got myself in a good position early in race one and I was trying to pass Simmo for 15 minutes and was getting frustrated. I was in third but could see the guys behind us starting to gain and Clout starting to get away and I felt I had to do something. “I pulled a pretty aggressive move in the first turn and we hit and both went down. I didn’t mean to take us down, I just wanted to get past and get after Clout. “Race two was ok as there was a pack of us all travelling at the same speed. It was difficult to make passes out there and while I moved forward a bit, the other guys were also doing a good speed and I finished sixth. “I’m looking forward to the final two tracks as I like Coolum and I hear Echo Valley has big hills and ruts which is something that I like,” Beaton said.

Team mate Jed Beaton was also on the speed at Nowra although it won’t show up on the results sheet. Beaton was running third in the opening moto and desperate to pass into second as he felt he was faster and sensed he had to make something happen if he wanted to win the race. He sliced under Jack Simpson only for them both to collide and go down. He remounted and got going again but could only salvage a 10th place finish.

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GYTR YAMAHA WILSON TODD EXTENDS LEAD IN MXD CHAMPIONSHIP

GYTR Yamaha’s Wilson Todd put together a consistent weekend of racing to extend his lead to 18 points after round eight of the MX Nationals wrapped up on the weekend. The tight Nowra circuit played host to round eight of the championship and Todd was to gain valuable points in the championship as it heads towards the final rounds. Todd again qualified fastest but didn’t get the best start in race one and had to make some passes in his pursuit of race leader, Jaiden Rykers. He moved into second place and was five seconds down on the lead and that gap yo-yoed as the pair traded lap times. Rykers took the win with Todd in second place. Moto two and Todd took control of the race on lap two and went to work. Rykers slotted in behind again, the pair separated themselves from the pack. Todd built up a three second lead and looked to have things under control when he made a big mistake in a tight turn at the back of the circuit that allowed Rykers to close in. Rykers made a pass with two laps remaining and that’s how it finished, with Todd in second place.

Moto two and Evans was back in the pack but charged his way through to third by mid race distance and was looking good for his third podium in succession when he stalled the bike and dropped several positions. He clawed his way back to fifth place but his 4-5 scores tied him with Zak Small and Jesse Madden for third overall. “It wasn’t my best day,” Mitch said with disappointment. “I struggled to ride the track the way I wanted to ride it and couldn’t really get going. My starts weren’t great either and that didn’t help. “The next round is at Toowoomba which is a track I have never raced before so I’m looking forward to racing there and redeeming myself,” Evans ends. The GYTR Yamaha team will be out for a strong finish to the season with rounds nine and ten on back to back weekends at Toowoomba and Coolum respectively. Both riders want to finish the season in top form and look forward to the challenge of racing two great tracks.

Wilson now holds an 18 point lead with two rounds remaining and knows he is in for a fight to win this championship. “The last two rounds I was in position to win the final motos but I have made a mistake will just a couple of laps to go, so I’m not real happy about that. I felt I rode the last moto pretty well but I need to stay focused right until the very end. “We have a two week break now before we go to Toowoomba so there is time to get things sorted and ensure I come out swinging at the final two rounds,” Todd ends. Mitch Evans had a tough day by his high standards, falling in both races to finish up equal third on the day, but fourth on a count back. Evans didn’t get a great jump in moto one but fought his way through to fourth place in a solid ride.

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M0TUL SUZUKI EGAN MASTIN JOINS TEAM MOTUL SUZUKI

17 year old Egan Mastin will join Team Motul Suzuki for the final two rounds of the 2015 MX Nationals, filling in for the injured Matt Moss at both the Toowoomba and Coolum rounds of the series. Mastin who won the MXD championship in 2014, has spent the majority of 2015 living and racing in the United States focusing on the American Amateur Motocross Championships recently held at Lorretta Lynns. Racing both the Open Pro Sport and 450 A classes, Mastin proved that he is a talented 450 rider when he crossed the line first in the opening Open Pro Sport race of the week long event.

“His results at Loretta’s had his name popping up again so we gave him a call while he was on his way back to Australia and offered him a ride for the final two rounds of the nationals and we excited to have Egan joining our team to round out the series. “Having a rider that lives local to the team is a bonus as it will give us the opportunity to work with him in the short time we have before we head to Toowoomba in just under two weeks time.” Foreman concluded.

With Mastin’s American season coming to a conclusion last weekend, Motul Suzuki team manager Jay Foreman extended an offer to the Newcastle based rider to contest at the final two MX Nationals rounds, with Mastin jumping at the chance to race aboard one of the teams RM-Z450 race machines. “It felt awesome to get the call from Jay offering myself the chance to race for the team at the final two rounds of the MX Nationals.” Mastin enthused after arriving home late last week. “I am looking forward to racing back here in Australia. The last time I raced here was the final round of the MX Nationals last year and to return to the nationals with the team that has won the past two MX1 championships is a great opportunity.” “I am really looking forward to getting out there.” Mastin added. Foreman is looking forward to seeing Mastin back racing in Australia and is glad to be able to give one of Australia’s up and coming racers the opportunity to once again display their talent on home soil. “Mastin certainly impressed last year in the MXD class and that certainly did not go unnoticed, but with him making the choice to race overseas this year his name had fallen off the map a little bit.” Foreman commented.

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RACELINE SUZUKI RETURN TO FORM AT NOWRA FOR RACELINE PIRELLI SUZUKI’S MADDEN

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki returned to form at Nowra on the weekend, with MXD young gun Jesse Madden putting the pieces of the puzzle together, handing the team top five results once again.

putting in a fair bit of training for those, and hopefully we can get it back on the box again at the next two.”

After a tough couple of rounds, Madden headed to round eight of the MX Nationals at the Nowra Motoplex, confident that his hard-pack training regime would contribute towards improved results.

“This weekend was a big improvement for us, and we’re certainly feeling better heading into these last two rounds after Nowra,” he said.

With the day kicking off with just a drizzle of rain to coat the surface of the track, Madden was determined to get his round eight campaign started right – and at the conclusion of the Pirelli MXD qualifying session, Madden had fourth pick of the grid for moto one. With renewed confidence, the gates dropped on moto one, and Madden was lightening fast into the first turn. And at the conclusion of the 20-minute race, collected third position.

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“Jesse was a little bit unlucky in that second moto having two crashes, and although we were tied on points for third he finished up in fifth overall on a countback. “The next two round being in Queensland will be good, as Jesse is familiar with those tracks, so as I’ve said before, it’s just head down and bum up before we get to Coolum.”

In moto two, things for Madden did not go exactly to plan – despite his efforts, two crashes during the final race of the day saw him finish the moto in 8th, providing Madden and the Raceline Pirelli Suzuki team with a top five result for the day. Despite Madden being tied with two others on 54 points for third overall, the Suzuki mounted rider was awarded fifth overall for the round due to a count back. Jesse Madden – MXD – 5th Overall – (3rd, 8th): “The weekend was much better for me. Moto one was awesome, I got a pretty good start and worked my way up to third, which was a huge improvement,” he said. “I really like the track – it’s what I’ve been training for and I felt fast out there. “In moto two I was in about fourth and I was about to pass for third and I put it down. Then got up, and put it down again – so I was pretty devastated with the result in the last one. “The series moves on to Queensland now, and both Toowoomba and Coolum are my home tracks, so I’ll be

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WILSONS HONDA MIXED BAG RESULTS AT ROUND EIGHT FOR PENRITE HONDA WILSON MX

Penrite Honda Wilson MX has come away from round eight of the MX Nationals at Nowra, with a mixed bag of racing results to their name, after another big weekend of racing. After welcoming Luke Wilson back from injury after sitting out round seven, the team was optimistic heading into the round, that both of their MX2 pilots could record encouraging results on the hard pack surface in New South Wales. For Wilson at round eight, track time was short lived. After gritting his teeth through an excruciating qualifying session, Wilson headed out in moto one, hoping that adrenaline could mask the pain his thumb was causing. However, the pain proved to be too much in race one – Wilson opting to return to the pits and leave the racing up to teammate Geran Stapleton for the remainder of the day. With Wilson out, Stapleton was left to fly the Penrite Honda Wilson MX flag in race one, and did so in spectacular fashion. After a solid start, Stapleton got to work, and crossed the line after 30 minutes in an outstanding fourth position, proving the pace is there to race with the front-runners. In race number two, Stapleton got to an impressive start, however was edged out on the tight Nowra circuit, eventually crossing the line in 12th position. At the conclusion of the round, and despite the bad luck in the final moto, Stapleton recorded an impressive seventh overall for round eight.

to put it all together in the first race was a bit of a confidence boost. “The final moto was a tough one. I loved the track and the technical riding is something I really enjoy, but I got caught up at the back of the pack and there weren’t a lot of passing opportunities. “All in all, it was a pretty positive weekend, and a big improvement, so we’ll just keep working hard and hopefully we can build on the results for the next two rounds.” Neale Wilson – Wilson MX Team Manager – “It wasn’t a bad weekend for us, and it was great to see Geran show us what he is capable of in that first moto,” he said. “Luke made the decision during moto one to sit out, which I actually thought was very sensible. Then when he was trying to get up on the top of the truck to watch the races he hit his head, and ended up cracking his head open. “I can’t say enough about Racesafe, those guys fixed Luke up even though he wasn’t racing and you can’t really put into words how valuable it is having them at the track at every round. “We loved Geran’s performance in the first race, we thought he could actually take a podium – if he can put two good races together we know that he can do it. “He’s shown what he’s capable of, and he’s got two more rounds to get himself on the box. If all of the stars align he can do it.”

Geran Stapleton MX2 – 7th Overall – (4th, 12th) “It was a bit of an up and down weekend, but I’m definitely happy with my result in the first moto,” he said. “The last few rounds have been a real challenge, so

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KTM RACING KTM’S GIBBS AND STYKE MINIMISE A BAD DAY

It was a day when not everything went right for the KTM Motocross Racing Team’s MX1 contenders, but in a measure of their professionalism and prowess, Kirk Gibbs and Luke Styke managed to minimise the damage and maintain their championship positions at round eight of the MX Nationals. Offering limited passing, the Nowra track rewarded a good start and a clean run, but with his fractured shoulder of three weeks ago causing a drought of quality bike time in recent weeks, things didn’t go perfectly to plan for Kirk Gibbs. Gibbs suffered two crashes in the first moto, and a crash and a stall in the second, but each time fought back with typical doggedness, and did exceptionally well to salvage 5-4 results for sixth on the day, and actually extend his lead in the championship by two points. KTM teammate Luke Styke’s speed was again exceptional, with the Jervis Bay rider qualifying for Super Pole for the first time this year. However, Styke again fell foul of the traffic, hitting the deck after an altercation with another rider at the first turn and having to charge back through the pack. He made a heck of a fist of it, working his way back through to sixth, before taking a well-deserved podium finish in the second Moto to earn fourth on the day behind Daniel Reardon, Dylan Long and Kade Mosig. Kirk Gibbs – “Just a lack of bike time and silly mistakes cost me today. It was great to get fastest Super Pole lap, but in the first moto I was sitting fourth and after the rain and just struggling a little bit with water behind my tearoffs. I had a little crash, regrouped, then had another crash so two crashes really set me back. In the second I got a good start and was sitting third and felt like I could win, but made another little mistake and went down. I was coming back through again and then stalled it! I’m looking forward to getting some good bike time in over the next couple of weeks and getting back to where I know I can be.” Luke Styke – “I went 6-3 for fourth on the day. I got taken out again at the start of the first moto and I was

way back. It was a real hard track to pass on, real onelined, and we struggled a bit in that first one. In the second we got a better start, and starts were a bit key today. I felt like I was the fastest on the track most of the time, putting in good times, but it’s hard to come from behind when the track is so one-lined. It really wasn’t prepped the best – it was pretty much a case of whoever got the holeshot one.” In MX2 Racing: KTM Factory Support rider Caleb Ward’s winning streak came to an end at four after he struggled with starts at Nowra and finished 11th on the day. KTM Newcastle’s Dylan Wills had the conditions eating out of his hand however – recovering from a first moto crash to scramble from 19th back to 5th, then walking away with a moto two win for third place on the day behind Luke Clout, and Jay Wilson. In doing so, Wills leapfrogged from 10th into 8th place in the championship. Dylan Wills – “A good day for me today, but I’m a little bit disappointed to go down in moto one while I was leading – I went back to 19th but made my way back up to fifth, which was good. I’m disappointed to miss out on that first moto win, but I’m happy to walk away with one, particularly ahead of the two guys are battling for the championship, for sure. Caleb Ward– “Not a good day. The track wasn’t my kind of track at all, it was like a mini-bike track, but I struggled with bad starts in both races. The first one I was back l around 20th and I was just being too nice, it was the kind of track you really needed to pretty much make people move out of your way and just get it done, but I was probably being a bit nice and just didn’t ride it very well. I felt like I rode a lot better in the second moto but still the result wasn’t overly convincing.” In MXD racing, KTM Factory Support racer Jayden Rykers made his second straight Under 19 round win just as convincing as the first, with another two-moto demolition of the class on his KTM 250 SX. Victory at Nowra sees Rykers takeover second place in the championship, just 18 points in arrears of Wilson Todd.

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HUSQVARNA MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA RACERS AT NOWRA

Husqvarna’s Factory Support squad riders gave it their all but had to be content with mixed results as the MX Nationals championship visited Nowra, south-west of Sydney, for the eighth of ten rounds. In the premier class, talented 18-year-old Husqvarna FC 450 rider Jesse Dobson was bitterly disappointed after 8-10 results yielded a result he’s no longer prepared to accept – 10th on the day. An off-track excursion of his own making in the opening moto and a vigorous moto 2 ‘pass’ by another rider which left him on the ground prevented Dobson from getting a clean moto result in either race, and he must look to Toowoomba in three weeks time for redemption. Craig Anderson Racing’s Aaron Tanti posted 15-11 results for 13th on the day after he fell and became stuck under his motorcycle in the opening moto. Tanti required ‘rescue’ by a track marshal before he could finish the race, and will also require X-Rays on his ankle this week. He bounced back with gritted teeth however, and took 11th place from the second moto. In the MX2 class, Nathan Crawford was fourth on the day after an exciting moto one in which he trailed the race winner across the line by less than two seconds. He missed out on the podium by just one place when he finished ninth in the second moto, and he has moved from eighth to seventh in the MX2 championship standings. Fellow MX2 rider Luke Arbon sat out the event with illness. MXD contender Connor Tierney endured a disappointing weekend by his own standards, courtesy of a preparation affected by injury and illness.

Jesse Dobson – FC 450: “A crapola day. The first moto I had a good start but made a little mistake, got crossrutted and jumped off the track and ended up stalling the bike. The second moto went all pair shaped. I was sitting in sixth and Gibbsy had just gone down and I felt like I could be a podium guy that moto, but Reardon decided to cut me in half in turn one. I kind of checked up to let him by, but he made sure I hit the ground and from then on it was pear-shaped. But oh well, it’s racing. It’s just stuff you encounter on the road to success, that’s all it is. I haven’t lost confidence – I’m just disappointed in result, I still know 100% that I’m a top guy, we’ve just got to put it all together in the next round and I will be up there.” Aaron Tanti – FC 350: “It was a pretty good day for me, but I do have to go get some x-rays on my ankle. I didn’t get the best start but I came out of the first two corners alright. In the second lap I ended up running in eighth but then I just had a little crash and the bike ended up on top of me, and I was stuck under my bike until a marshal came and got me, so I pretty much came from last to 15th. Then in the second moto I held tenth for most of it but ended up 11th. I didn’t have the fastest laps, but I only ended up dropping like two seconds from the start to the end of the moto, which is an improvement.” Connor Tierney – TC 250 “Not a good day, I just struggled this week. I’ve been a bit sick all week, and I just seemed to get worse the closer we got to the weekend. I just didn’t really have a good preparation. I had a big crash the week before and hurt my back pretty bad. I just didn’t go in there 100% and it showed pretty bad in my results. It was a setback and I’ll regroup over the next two weeks and try and come back and make a few more points up.”

Missing his usual edge the exciting Western Australian could only manage 5-6 moto finishes and slipped to third in the Under 19 championship, but he has two rounds left to see what impact he can make on the 23 point deficit to Wilson Todd.

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26 Koo Wee Rup, VIC Paul Teasdale Win MX and SX Championship 2014 2nd Aus SX, 2014 4th MX Nationals Cycling

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N P S M O N S TER K AWA SA K I KAWASAKI VICTORY WITH DYLAN LONG OF THE NPS MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI RACING TEAM

Dylan Long has taken his first ever MX1 race win in his third round of racing aboard the factory Kawasaki KX450F at round 8 of the MX Nationals in Nowra, NSW over the weekend. The 20 year old Victorian joined the NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing team prior to round 6 as a replacement rider for the injured Jake Moss. Since then, Dylan’s determination has paid off with top 5 results and now a race win. “It’s amazing! It’s one of the best feelings. I’ve been wanting to get this for so long and to finally get on the podium is awesome,” Dylan exclaimed.

Adam will look to capitalise on his overall championship position and push hard in the remaining rounds for a series podium. After round 8 of the MX Nationals he is more determined than ever to take the glory on his Kawasaki KX450F. Team Manager and MX legend, Troy Carroll, said, “I’m absolutely ecstatic for Dylan and the team. From the start he has shown potential in his first series on the 450’s and today he’s taken a rightful win on the Kawasaki. He deserves this result after all the training and dedication and this is just the beginning for him.”

Dylan didn’t get off to a great start in the first moto as he familiarised with the sandy Nowra track, crossing the line in 7th. Rain held off in the second moto as Dylan shined on his KX450F. A holeshot set Dylan up for a flawless moto that eventuated in a race win. “The last race was perfect and I was riding as solid as I could in the last four laps, just hanging out to see the last lap board. The NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team have been amazing. They have given me all the support I have needed to win so there isn’t any reason why I shouldn’t have won today and in the next rounds,” said Long who placed 2nd overall for the round. Team mate, Adam Monea, came close to another race win on his KX450F after an intense battle for first place in moto one. An uncharacteristic stall and fall in the second moto saw Adam fall back to a 6th place finish. “In the first race I got a really good start, I almost had a holeshot but Reardon swung around the outside and took it off me. I had a lot of digs at Reardon early on and I got close to him a few times. It took a lot of energy and made me tightened up a little bit so I dropped to finish in 3rd. That was a little annoying because I had an opportunity to win that race. So it hurt a little bit. In the second moto I had a bad start and made some mistakes so I felt like all I was doing was eating rocks for 30 minutes and that’s not what I want,” Adam said.

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Exciting racing from Kawasaki supported MX2 riders took place at round 8 of the MX Nationals with steady results and championship points being collected. Four time Japanese Motocross Champion, Takeshi Katsuya, had an average start to the round on the dense and sandy track after qualifying 5th and placing 8th in the first moto. A solid start in the second moto saw Takeshi rocket along to finish in 4th on his KX250F. An overall result of 5th on the day wasn’t ideal for Takeshi, however he is still well within reach of the top spot on the championship podium. “It could have gone better today and I wasn’t happy with my riding. After the last round, I was 19 championship points away from first and now I’m about 30 away. I proved I can win against these younger guys and I’m just going to work towards getting those points and podiums in the last two rounds so that I can come out on top,” Takeshi commented. Alex Morris and Matt Ryan of the Proformance Kawasaki Racing Team were on track to a successful round after solid training and preparation. Race starts were the only thing that didn’t go their way, resulting in 16th and 15th positions for Alex and a commendable result of 19th and 17th for Matt Ryan in the first and second race respectively. Manager of Proformance Kawasaki Racing Team, Travis Whitten, said “The track was awesome. It looked like a fun track to ride but making passes isn’t easy on this track. The starts were important and a lot of riders struggled on the first corner because it was very tight and hard to get around there clean so it was challenging. Alex qualified 11th which was promising but he had a bad start in each race which ruined his day.” “Matt struggled with bad arm pump all day. We didn’t know why but it was probably the worst arm pump he has experienced in his whole career. In the second race he came off in the first lap which was unlucky and it was all chasing from there. “ Travis commented.

Kawasaki supported MX and off-road coach, Cody Mackie, relished the chance to line up against the best MX2 racers in the country at his local round. Cody entered the round without any expectations only to come away with 12th position overall after 12th and 13th in motos one and two respectively. “I had a blast today on my KX250F. It was great to see so many familiar faces. This was a massive part of my life for 10 years. The sport is the same but there are a lot of new riders who are doing really well which is great for Australian Motocross,” said Cody. Australian Women’s Motocross & Supercross Champion, Meghan Rutledge (Mad Meg), has blasted away her opponents aboard her Kawasaki KX250F at the final Women’s MX Nationals round over the weekend. The Australian Women’s Motocross Championship series was held over two rounds within the MX Nationals this year. Unfortunately due to injuring her thumb and missing the first round, Megan was out of the running for the title. This didn’t faze Meghan Rutledge of the Hitachi Mad Meg Race Team, who set the pace on her KX250F with the fastest lap in qualifying. She took the holeshot in the first moto and was untouchable with a lead of more than 2 seconds after the first lap. Meghan complimented her first race win with another effortless win in the second moto. “I came into the weekend with absolutely no preparation. To qualify first at the beginning of the day was a really good feeling. In the first race I got a holeshot and lead from start to finish. I built a really comfortable lead and just did what I had to do to win the race. I didn’t have the best start in the second moto. I regrouped and made some quick moves to gain the lead by the end of the first lap. Overall I’m really happy with my weekend. I went undefeated from qualifying to the first and second race,” Meghan said.

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