WE ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO BEAT THE NEW ZEALANDER'S THOUGH
Australia wins 2010 Oceania MX Championship
The team of junior riders representing Australia at last weekend’s Oceania Motocross Championship has arrived home
after successfully defeating their New Zealand counterparts.
The 2010 Oceania Motocross Championship was held in Harrisville, New Zealand on Sunday 7 March, and Australia’s 15-strong team proved too strong in both the 125cc and 65cc classes, while the honours went to the host nation in the 85cc class.
The riders warmed up for Sunday’s trans-Tasman event by participating in the Auckland Motocross Championships on Saturday, where the Aussie juniors performed well and, more importantly, allowed the riders to familiarise themselves with the Pukekohe track in preparation for Sunday’s main event.
“The track was absolutely fantastic, but it was one where passing was difficult,” Australian Team Manager Mark Willingham explained.
“On the Saturday our riders in the older classes were encouraged to triple, not double, the rhythm section behind the start line, which in the end made a big difference to their performances.”
Willingham was full of praise for not only the Australian riders and their families, but also for hosts Pukekohe Club, the track at Harrisville as well as the general positive vibe permeating throughout the entire event.
“The club was brilliant - each of our riders and their families were billeted out to a host family, which set the tone for what was simply an awesome weekend – undoubtedly one of the best events I’ve ever attended.”
The 2010 Oceania MX Championship, unlike previous years, was held as a Juniors-only event, a format which was well-supported by both countries.
