27 July 2010
RACE REPORT
2010 Australian National Motocross Championship (Round Eight - Saturday and Sunday)
Coolum (Qld)
24 and 25 July 2010
STRONG SEASON FOR ROCKSTAR MOTUL SUZUKI
Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki stars Cody Cooper and Lawson Bopping had mixed fortunes at the championship ending eighth round of the Australian National Motocross Championship at Coolum Pines motocross track, Coolum, Queensland.
Dull and overcast skies, with semi persistent rain made for wet and greasy track conditions.
Pro Lites young gun Lawson Bopping put it all on the line over the final two days racing. He fought hard, showed great pace and came away with good results.
During Saturday’s racing, Bopping went 6-8-2 for a fifth overall on the day.
On Sunday, he continued his great form, working his way from 14th to fifth in the first moto and then collecting a pair of seconds in the back to back second and third moto.
His overall round result for Sunday’s racing was third, enough to claim fifth in the championship.
Throughout the season Bopping has recorded several podium results but he has struggled to find consistency. The young charger now has his sights set on the upcoming Australasian Supercross Championship and improving on his third place finish from last year. Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki has an impressive record to defend, as the reigning Pro Lites Championship winner for the last two years.
In the premier Pro Open class, Cody Cooper sat in fourth position coming into the round, four points shy of third placed Billy Mackenzie, and 11 points off Dean Ferris in second place.
A strong first moto result saw Cooper finish third. With an overall podium finish up for grabs Cooper was charging through the pack in moto two when he came unstuck after the notorious monster tabletop.
After being attended to by Suzuki Racesafe, Cooper was transferred to Nambour base hospital. He will have surgery on an injured elbow and is expected to make a full recovery.
The injury caps a dramatic year for the Suzuki star. After an indifferent start to the season, Cooper has made a late charge at the championship recording three moto wins and an overall round win.
Jay Foreman, Team Manager, Rockstar Motul Suzuki, was upbeat about Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki’s 2010 motocross results.
“Both Cody and Lawson put in strong performances and got faster as the season progressed, and they both recorded race victories. It was a whole new team for this season so it always takes time to adjust to the new environment” he said.
“It has been an inconsistent season, but I am confident that we will be challenging for a championship next year. Recognition must also go to our sponsors – Rockstar, Motul, ONE Industries, Bridgestone, NGK, RK Chains, Yoshimura, Tag Metals, Hinson, Uni Filter, Vortex, RG3 and Braking. Without their fantastic product and ongoing support we would not be able to go racing.”
Lawson Bopping 3rd Place for Round 8 of Pro Lites Race.
Round 8 – Saturday, 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results
Pro Open
1. Billy Mackenzie 47
2. Cheyne Boyd 38
3. Jay Marmont 38
4. Dean Ferris 35
5. Daniel McCoy 32
6. Tye Simmonds 31
7. Lewis Woods 25
8. Beau Ralston 25
9. Todd Waters 24
10. Craig Anderson 21
11. Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450) 20
Round 8 – Sunday, 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results
Pro Open
1. Billy Mackenzie 97
2. Dean Ferris 85
3. Jay Marmont 72
4. Todd Waters 69
5. Tye Simmonds 69
6. Beau Ralston 60
7. Lewis Woods 52
8. Cheyne Boyd 49
9. Richie Leech 43
10. Robbie Marshall 39
Pro Open Final Championship Standings
1. Jay Marmont 495
2. Billy Mackenzie 482
3. Dean Ferris 465
4. Tye Simmonds 431
5. Cheyne Boyd 416
6. Todd Waters 365
7. Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450) 354
8. Daniel McCoy 297
9. Lewis Woods 255
10. Beau Ralston 242
Round 8 – Saturday, 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results
Pro Lites
1. Kirk Gibbs 70
2. Ford Dale 65
3. PJ Larsen 62
4. Kade Mosig (Suzuki RM-Z250) 52
5. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250) 50
6. Michael Phillips 44
7. Luke Styke 36
8. Ryan Marmont 30
9. Michael Addison 30
10. Brock Winston 30
Round 8 – Sunday, 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results
Pro Lites
1. Ford Dale 70
2. Kirk Gibbs 67
3. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250) 60
4. PJ Larsen 52
5. Michael Addison 52
6. Matt Ryan 36
7. Cameron Taylor 34
8. Brock Winston 33
9. Matti Seistola 29
10. Luke Styke 25
Pro Lites Final Championship Standings
1. PJ Larsen 535
2. Kirk Gibbs 470
3. Ford Dale 413
4. Ryan Marmont 387
5. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250) 380
6. Cody Mackie 332
7. Michael Phillips 296
8. Luke Styke 291
9. Kade Mosig (Suzuki RM-Z250) 289
10. Luke George 258
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