Webmaster posted on October 13, 2011 10:36
KTM riders have captured an incredible nine class championships in the 2011 Australian Junior Motocross Championships, contested at Murray Bridge in South Australia last week.
Hunter Lawrence (46) lead KTM's dominance at the Australian Junior Motocross Championships.
With nine victories in a total of 13 eligible categories for KTM models, the Austrian manufacturer also filled 27 out of the 39 possible podium positions available during the week of competition.
New KTM signing Hunter Lawrence was a standout performer over the course of the national titles, winning each and every moto he participated in on his way to the 11-Under 13 years 65cc and 9-Under 12 years 85cc Standard titles.
"I have had the best week – my KTMs have helped me nail my starts and I can’t believe how many holeshots I got this week,” said the talented 12-year-old Queenslander, who rode the KTM 65 SX and 85 SX models to victory.
“I’m stoked to have such great support from KTM Australia, FOX, KTM Brisbane, Motorex Oils, MPE, Moss Institute, A1 Imports and Kustom MX. They have helped me achieve my goals at the Aussie titles and I really appreciate them.”
Liam Andrews wrapped up the 7-Under 9 years 50cc division on the 50 SX, while Caleb Clifton enjoyed the same success with a championship win in the 7-Under 9 years 65cc class aboard the 65 SX.
The 65 SX won three titles in total, with Callum Norton clinching the 9-Under 11 years crown. Norton also put in a great performance in the 9-Under 12 years 85cc Standard title to finish second behind Lawrence.
Egan Mastin won the 12-Under 14 years 85cc Standard and Big-Wheel class, and Keith Tucker also handed the 85 SX a championship in the 14-Under 16 titles.
Riding the 150 SX in the 15 years 100-150cc class was Hamish Harwood, who also finished runner-up in the 15 years 200-250cc while riding the 250 SX-F.
It wasn’t just the boys who took out titles for KTM during the nationals, with Tayla Jones winning the 12-Under 16 years 85-150cc Female class championship.
Visit www.ktm.com.au on the web for further information on KTM’s full model line-up of off-road and road motorcycles available for 2012.
2011 Australian Junior Motocross Championship Results
Murray Bridge, South Australia
50cc, 7-U9 YRS
1st Liam Andrews – KTM
2nd Noah Ferguson – KTM
3rd Jett Lawrence – KTM
65cc, 7-U9 YRS
1st Caleb Clifton – KTM
2nd Korey McMahon – KTM
3rd Lance Cameron – KTM
65cc, 9-U11 YRS
1st Callum Norton – KTM
2nd Caleb Grothues – KTM
3rd Riley Dukes – KTM
65cc, 11-U13 YRS
1st Hunter Lawrence – KTM
2nd Wade Kirkland – KTM
3rd Reece Rayner – KTM
85cc STD, 9-U12 YRS
1st Hunter Lawrence – KTM
2nd Callum Norton – KTM
3rd Wade Kirkland – KTM
85cc STD & BW, 12-U14 YRS
1st Egan Mastin – KTM
2nd Mitchell Evans – KTM
3rd Dylan Heaton – KTM
85cc, 14-U16 YRS
1st Keith Tucker – KTM
2nd Mitchell Landy – KTM
3rd Jett Anderson – KTM
100-150cc, 15 YRS
1st Hamish Harwood – KTM
2nd Scott Mann – KTM
3rd Joel Milesevic
200-250cc, 15 YRS
1st Hayden Melross
2nd Hamish Harwood – KTM
3rd Scott Mann – KTM
Female 85-150cc, 12-U16 YRS
1st Tayla Jones – KTM
2nd Emma Milesevich
3rd Amy Bartsch
Female Lites 13-U16 YRS
1st Mackenzie Tricker
2nd Tayla Jones – KTM
3rd Emma Milesevic