2011 Smarter than Smoking WA State Motocross Championships
Bunbury Motorcycle Club Shrubland Park July 17th 2011
Bunbury Motorcycle Club held the largest State Round in 2010 and is ready to back up last years event with an even bigger spectacle this Sunday July 17th. The South West town now on the end of the new freeway, had a massive crowd last year, circling the entire track with every vantage point filled with cars and spectators. Shrubland Park has attracted some new large corporate sponsors and will be eager to showcase and show off their new facilities and advertise their prospective events for the upcoming summer season.
At the half way point of the series, the Pro Lites class is being lead by David Birch, he has quite a commanding lead over Craig Bolton, who displaced Sean Robertson to third at the AJS round just two weeks ago. Ashley Whisler had a good round at the sand track and elevated himself to fourth with Robbie Clark rounding out the top five. The Bunbury Round has again attracted Louis Calvin and English rider Jamie Law to compete between their Australian MX Nationals campaign.
Interestingly it will be Law and Calvin again in the Pro Open Class that will bring everyone to the fence, the duo will take on WA’s Michael Addison who is currently leading this years series. A few controversial moments in previous race meets, will have everyone out in force for this battle. Paul Humberston is holding second place for the series and will have to be on his game to hold off third placed and Bunbury’s own Anthony Hicks. The youngster is doing the job this year without much fan fair and his consistence is paying dividends.
Quad Championship is lead by Luke Gaisford, he goes into round four ahead of Jordan Dummett and Josh McKay. A bit of bad luck saw Joel Mortimers day end early at AJS and finally separate his points tie with Mckay. Ryan Lancaster also suffered problems at Wanneroo and cost him the win at his new home track. Adam Larson took 2nd at last round, but the young Victorian hasn’t entered Bunbury.
Clubman Quads has shown six different winners across the 9 races so far, it is good to see a grid of riders where anyone can come out with the win. Leading the series is Shaun Woodhead in front of Kalgoorlie trio Dave Harris, Mathew Robbins and Aaron Tate.
Clubman Lites rider Andy Brack is leading the way, he has taken 2 wins this season in front of Daniel Guy who missed round 1, but never the less has 5 wins to his credit. Robert Malone holds 3rd place.
Clubman Open is being dominated by Stuart Kreush with 5 wins from 6 starts, John Broadhurst is in second place while Nicholas Hereman rounds out the top three.
Veterans shows Barend Swart at the top of the leader board, Tony Wood in second and Colin Greeby in third. Pro / Intermediate Veterans is lead by Bunbury local Mark Jones, he is closely followed by Trevor Unstead and Kamahl Godfrey.
Intermediate Open’s Daniel Strickland holds a massive lead of 47 points over his nearest rival Damon Gibbons, with Hayden Vermeer’s win at AJS elevatinghim into third place for the series. Intermediate Lites takes a break this round, but 2 riders will try their hand at Pro Lites instead of taking the weekend off.
Shrubland Park is on the South West Highway
Racing starts at 9am
Spectators $20 each
Kids under 16 free
Full canteen and Bar available
Last Modified on 20/09/2011 17:49