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Sunday Aug.6 saw a perfect day dawn in Broadford Victoria, for Round one of the Oceania 250cc Motocross Championship. The Track was the same, as that used for the 2000 World 500cc Motocross Championship in April and will be used next year for the World Championship Triple (125cc/250cc/500cc) Event.
Although a large field attended the meeting, the Championship was only contested by the SIX nominated riders.
New Zealand Darryl Hurley, Michael Cotter, Mark Penny.
Australia Chad Reid,Shane Metcalfe,Cameron Taylor.
The championship was run over one 30min moto and three 15min motos, Mark Penny sat out 15minutes of the 30 minute moto after being taken to hospital on the Saturday, to still come home sixth and score points for New Zealand.
“The event was perfect, great weather and some great racing. It was unfortunate the Aussies dominated,” said Team Manager Mike Mcleod of Upper Hutt.
Score: Australia 146 New Zealand 112
Round two, hosted by New Zealand, will be held at Taupo at Labour Weekend.
Results:
New Zealand
Darryl Hurley, Hawera, Yamaha 250, 3rd,4th,2nd = 45 points.
Michael Cotter, Cambridge, Yamaha 250, 5th,5th,3rd = 37 point.
Mark Penny, TeAwamutu, Suzuki 250, 6th,6th,6th = 30 points.
Australia
Chad Reid, Newcastle, Yamaha 250, 1st,1st,1st = 60 points.
Shane Metcalfe, Mannum SA, KTM 250, 2nd,2nd,4th= 47 points.
Cameron Taylor, Honda 250, 4th,3rd,5th = 39 points.
