19 July 2010
RACE REPORT
2010 Australian National Motocross Championship (Round Seven)
Moree (NSW)
18 July 2010
ROCKSTAR MOTUL SUZUKI’S CODY COOPER MAINTAINS MOMENTUM AT MOREE
Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki star Cody Cooper continued his impressive form at the seventh round of the Australian National Motocross Championship at Moree.
After struggling with the flu all week, Cooper was keen to maintain his momentum from his overall victory at the previous round, and he did not disappoint with another podium performance.
Qualifying third fastest, the New Zealander dominated the first moto, taking the lead early and checking out to take the win by over two seconds.
Consistent results in the second and third motos saw Cooper record a pair a seconds. However in the fourth moto, the gruelling four moto format, coupled with the after effects of his flu, resulted in an 11th position.
The 1-2-2-11 result saw the Suzuki star claim third place overall for the round and in doing so, move up to fourth place in the championship.
Cooper now sits only four points shy of third placed Billy Mackenzie, and 11 points off Dean Ferris in second place.
With the final Coolum round being a double header, and with 150 points on offer, Cooper is still certainly a championship contender.
“It was tough out there today,” Cooper said.
“I’ve been sick all week and today I feel so much better than I have for a week, but in that last moto it was like sprinting for 15 minutes and I just wanted to throw up everywhere at the end!
“I am looking forward to Coolum, there are plenty of points on offer and I will have a red hot go.”
Pro Lites rising star Lawson Bopping had a mixed bag of results at the seventh round. A
13-3-6-13 result saw him finish ninth overall and he currently sits sixth in the championship.
Bopping again showed glimpses of his speed and talent, but his overall result was hamstrung by two poor moto results.
Jay Foreman, Team Manager, Rockstar Motul Suzuki, was circumspect about the day’s results.
“Cody carried on his good form from Wodonga, but he was struggling with the after effects of the flu” he said.
“He put in three good motos, but the last one let him down. The back to back format and the after effects of the flu really took a toll on him.
“Cody again showed great speed. He can rest this week to get over the flu and come out firing at Coolum.
“There are 150 points still up for grabs so he is still a realistic shot at a championship, and Cody has proven he has the winning form at the right end of the championship season.”
The eighth and final round of the 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals will be held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July at Coolum Pines Motocross Park.
Round 7 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results
Pro Open
1. Jay Marmont 90
2. Dean Ferris 87
3. Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450) 79
4. Cheyne Boyd 65
5. Billy Mackenzie 59
6. Tye Simmonds 56
7. Richie Leech 51
8. Daniel McCoy 45
9. Riley Graham 43
10. Todd Waters 42
Pro Open Championship Standings
1. Jay Marmont 385
2. Dean Ferris 345
3. Billy Mackenzie 338
4. Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450) 334
5. Tye Simmonds 331
6. Cheyne Boyd 329
7. Todd Waters 272
8. Daniel McCoy 243
9. Lewis Woods 178
10. Beau Ralston 157
Pro Lites
1. Ryan Marmont 72
2. PJ Larsen 64
3. Cody Mackie 61
4. Michael Addison 61
5. Kirk Gibbs 60
6. Brendan Harrison 57
7. Ford Dale 52
8. Jason Dugan 52
9. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250) 51
10. Michael Phillips 47
Pro Lites Championship Standings
1. PJ Larsen 421
2. Ryan Marmont 337
3. Kirk Gibbs 333
4. Cody Mackie 332
5. Ford Dale 278
6. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250) 270
7. Luke Styke 230 191
8. Michael Phillips 228
9. Kade Mosig (Suzuki RM-Z250) 215
10. Luke George 207
About SUZUKI
Formed as a weaving loom manufacturer in 1909, Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan started producing motorcycles in 1952 and is an established brand in the Australian market, as the third-highest selling motorcycle brand.
For further information on Suzuki products, interested customers should visit their local Suzuki dealer, who can be found through the Dealer Locator on www.suzuki.com.au.
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