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Craig Anderson to retire at SX finale
The multiple national champion is calling it a day at the November 17 final round of the 2012 Australian supercross titleAustralian off-road stalwart Craig Anderson will conclude a successful racing career spanning 26 years at the fourth and final round of the 2012 Terex Australian Supercross Championship at Newcastle Showgrounds on November 17.
Anderson holds 13 national titles across motocross, supercross and natural terrain competition, and has also raced extensively overseas in countries like Germany and America.
Competing for Yamaha of Troy in the 2002 American 250cc Motocross Championship, Anderson won the Southwick round of the series and finished seventh overall in his first year. In 2004 he moved to the highly competitive Open class where he went head-to-head against his cousin, multiple AMA champion Chad Reed, and local legend Ricky Carmichael. Anderson finished the season 15th before returning home to Australia.
Anderson’s decision to retire will see him step away as a rider but remain at the helm of his own Berry Sweet Lucas Oil Yamaha team where he will continue to create opportunities for young and up-coming riders. He’ll also remain actively involved in holding riding schools and coaching clinics.
‘‘Everything started for me in Newcastle and it’s going to finish in Newcastle,’’ said Anderson.
“I’ve been travelling every year since I was 14, so to get my race team up and running I needed to step aside and bring through some younger guys that I coach and get them going.
‘‘I’ll still do the vets championship, which is two rounds at the end of every year and keep practicing and riding with the boys having fun. It won’t be about getting faster and fitter any more, just to have fun.
‘‘I still love riding, but for the competition side of it and trying to do my best, that’s pretty well gone now, so it’s time to concentrate on my race team and get the results that way.’’
Entertainment and attractions in Newcastle will include freestyle motocross and monster truck demonstrations, pit walks, a kids’ Throttle Jockey Arena, giveaways and trade stalls.
Tickets (gate)
Adults - $30.00?
Children - $20.00 (3-16 years inclusive)?
Family - $70.00 (Two adults and two children)
Buy tickets online at www.ticketdirect.com.au
Opening time
Pits open 3.00-5.00pm, gates open 5.00pm, main racing begins at 7.00pm
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