AORC champions crowned in Tassie
Yamaha's Kyron Bacon claimed the AORC E1 and outright championships in 2022The final two rounds of the Australian Off-Road Championships in Wynyard, Tasmania, saw champions crowned across all classes.
Yamaha pair Kyron Bacon (E1) and Josh Green (E2) claimed their respective titles on the Saturday, while Husqvarna pilot Andy Wilksch claimed the E3 title on Sunday.
The E1 class saw Bacon finish 42 points ahead of Korey McMahon, while Blake Hollis rounded out the championship podium. Green was joined on the E2 dais by Fraser Higlett and Travis Silk, while Wilksch was pushed to the last round in E3 by Jonte Reynders. Luke Bunnik finished 3rd.
Bacon also claimed the unofficial AORC Outright title as the best rider across E1, E2, and E3. The Outright title is no longer formally acknowledged, but Yamaha was quick to celebrate Bacon's stellar result.
Jess Gardiner (Yamaha) wrapped up the EW title ahead of Emelie Karlsson (KTM), and Riley McGillivray (KTM) was victorious in the EJ class ahead of William Dennett and Billy Hargy.
Other class champions included Christopher Thomas (Veterans), John Baker (Masters), and Danielle McDonald (Junior Girls). The Junior classes saw Davey Gear (J4), Ollie Gear (J3), Marcus Nowland (J2), Harley Hutton (J1) and Cooper Clarke (JJ) finish the season with championships.
Earlier in the season, Kane Hall claimed the 2T Cup ahead of Brad Hardaker and Tom Poole.
The 2022 season saw a return to full time reason after two COVID-19 affected years, however Rounds 7 and 8 in Nowra were cancelled due to inclement weather.
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