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Marmont steals the show in Dubbo
The reigning No. 1 returned to his best in the 2012 Australian Supercross Championship opener, winning ahead of Dan McCoyJay Marmont has opened his 2012 Terex Australian Supercross Championship defence with a resounding win at the series opener at Dubbo’s Morris Park Speedway on October 13.
The Monster Energy Kawasaki rider left little doubt that he is both healthy and hungry to keep his No. 1 plate, and the victory was a crucial confidence booster after struggling during his motocross campaign earlier this year.
“It was almost a perfect night for me,” said Marmont. “I still have a few things to work on, even though I was happy with my starts, stamina and speed there are a couple of areas I still want to improve.
“I didn't quite get the start I wanted but then Matt (Moss) and Billy (Mackenzie) went down and I focused on catching Daniel (McCoy).
“At the halfway point I came together with a lapper and very nearly went down then I passed Daniel and he passed me back then I passed him again and made it stick.”
Marmont may have taken the win and top points, but it was the performance of McCoy that impressed many.
A mainstay of Australian supercross, the Yamaha rider made the most of an opening lap opportunity to assume the lead and had showed he had the pace to keep the field behind him.
Second place is a strong result for McCoy, who is excited at the prospect of a competitive season with the team he last raced for in 2004.
“This whole deal came together really late and is a big change for me,” said McCoy.
“I have gone full circle and it feels great – I couldn’t be happier I have returned home and first round out I am on the podium.
“The professionalism of the team is undeniable and I think the effort they put into development and the testing of parts is out of this world. I have never tested so many parts in my life as I have this past month.”
Honda rider Jake Moss rounded out the Open podium, from Lawson Bopping (Yamaha) and Tye Simmonds (Honda).
Honda factory riders Ben Townley and Ford Dale were both non-finishers in the Open race, but the team dominated the Lites class with Gavin Faith easing his way to 4.52-second victory over Kawasaki’s Kade Mosig, with Luke Styke (Yamaha) in third. Faith finished second in the 2011 Lites title.
“It was a great first-up race for me – it was a perfect day and I couldn’t have asked for anything more,” said Faith.
“The bike felt good, I have only been here for a week so I didn’t get a huge amount of testing in but I did a lot of preparation before I left the US.
“It is good to be back with the team and I really think it is easier the second time around.”
Five different manufacturers filled the top five places in a hotly-contested Lites race.
Hayden Mellross (Honda) scored the most dominant Main Event victory of the night, winning the 12-lap Under 19s race by 7.224 seconds over KTM’s Kale Makeham and Suzuki’s Jay Wilson.
The second round of the Terex Australian Supercross Championship will be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 27-28, alongside the MotoGP event.
DUBBO RESULTS
Open:
1 J Marmont (Kawasaki)
2 D (Yamaha)
3 J Moss (Honda)
4 L Bopping (Yamaha)
5 T Simmonds (Honda)
6 T Waters (Suzuki)
7 B Mackenzie (Kawasaki)
8 C Boyd (Honda)
9 J Wright (KTM)
10 S Duncanson (Yamaha)
Lites:
1 G Faith (Honda)
2 K Mosig (Kawasaki)
3 L Styke (Yamaha)
4 S Clarke (Suzuki)5
5 R Marmont (KTM)
6 G Stapleton (Honda)
7 K Hall (Yamaha)
8 S Columb (Suzuki)
9 N Sutherland (Kawasaki
10 M Norris (Yamaha)
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