The wet and tacky conditions of the Horsham round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals saw a stunning 1,2 overall result in the MX 1 class for Pirelli Scorpion MX riders, with a 1,2,3 result for in the MX2 class for Pirelli Scorpion MX.

MX1

Brad Anderson (Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing) carded the fastest qualifying time of with a 2.06.407 using 80/100-21 Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 front, combined with 120/80-19 matching rear.

Come moto 1 and it was an in form Todd Waters (Motul Pirelli Suzuki) taking the race win, using the successful combination of Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 front and rear. Moto two saw his New Zealand Teammate Cody Cooper (Motul Pirelli Suzuki) show his full potential to take out the win in the 2nd 15 minute moto.

As they lined up for the final 30 minute moto, the track had become more tacky and dryer in sections, still the perfect playground for Pirelli Scorpion MX. Todd Waters again showed great pace in the final longer 30 minute moto, eventually finishing second to experienced MX World Championship runner up Josh Coppins in the final race of the day.

It was enough though for Waters to take the round win just ahead of teammate Cooper, and close the gap from 2nd to first place to just 8 points with 3 rounds of the championship remaining.

MX2

The Motul MX 2 class continues to show the increased confidence placed in Pirelli Scorpion MX tyres to give optimum race performance by both factory and privateer riders. Leading Privateer Adam Monea (Team Axis 07) showed just what is possible with the Moto 1 win on Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 front and rear, and strong results in the other 2 motos for 2nd overall for the round. Moto 2 and 3 however was dominated by Josh Cachia (JDR KTM) on his Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 shod KTM, continuing to utilise the new Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 110/85-19 rear size designed for 250 4 stroke racers. Ford Dale (Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing) rounded out the overall podium in 3rd with a consistent day, making up ground in the championship points on red plate holder Luke Styke (Serco Metal Mulisha Yamaha) who rode 3 smart races to remain in a strong position leading the championship. The Horsham crowd also witnessed the welcome return of Brenden Harrison (JDR KTM) with a strong first round back from injury, and an unlucky round for a bruised and battered Kirk Gibbs (Serco Metal Mulisha Yamaha). In the Motul MX2 Championship, Currently 8 of the top 10 riders are using Pirelli tyres.

The Monster Energy MX Nationals now heads to Appin, on the outskirts of Sydney, for the next round of the championship on Sunday 28 July.

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2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship

Round Seven â?? Horsham, VIC

MX1 Overall

1. Todd Waters 67

2. Cody Cooper 67

3. Josh Coppins 63

4. Brad Anderson 53

5. Lawson Bopping 48

6. Jay Marmont 47

7. Jake Moss 45

8. Daniel McCoy 38

9. Dean Porter 32

10. Daniel Reardon 31

MX2 Overall

1. Josh Cachia 72

2. Adam Monea 63

3. Ford Dale 57

4. Kade Mosig 54

5. Luke Styke 47

6. Brenden Harrison 44

7. Justin McDonald 37

8. Luke Arbon 36

9. Scott Columb 34

10. Joel Milesevic 32

MX1 Championship

1. Josh Coppins 415

2. Todd Waters 407

3. Brad Anderson 380

4. Lawson Bopping 375

5. Cody Cooper 336

6. Jake Moss 255

7. Jay Marmont 254

8. Tye Simmonds 234

9. Daniel Reardon 227

10. Daniel McCoy 227

MX2 Championship

1. Luke Styke 421

2. Ford Dale 385

3. Josh Cachia 368

4. Kade Mosig 337

5. Adam Monea 327

6. Cheyne Boyd 319

7. Kirk Gibbs 301

8. Justin McDonald 261

9. Scott Columb 249

10. Lewis Woods 242

MXD Championship

1. Kayne Lamont 354

2. Dylan Long 325

3. Dylan Leary 294

4. Kale Makeham 289

5. Sam Martin 289

6. Jay Wilson 270

7. Joel Milesevic 230

8. Mitch Norris 190

9. Wade Hunter 155

10. Mitch Budd 145

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