Moss wins at Broadford
The reigning title holder got the jump in the opening round of the 2014 Monster Energy MX Nationals, and leads the championship from Adam Monea and Kirk GibbsMatt Moss (Team Motul Suzuki) has claimed the overall win at the opening round of the 2014 Monster Energy MX Nationals in Broadford (Vic) today.
Moss (pictured) finished second, first and third in his three races to finish just ahead of NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Adam Monea (1-4-2) and Motorex KTM’s Kirk Gibbs (3-3-5).
DPH Motorsport Yamaha Racing pilot Kade Mosig (5-5-7) and CDR Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie (4-12-4) rounded out the top five overall placings.
“It was just one of those days where nothing really felt the best and we still came away with the win so it was a great start and only being two weeks since I have been back doing motocross, I feel really good," said Moss.
“The bike’s great and we are really looking forward to Appin the local round the following weekend - I just want to get out there and ride to my full potential.”
One of the championship top guns, Honda's Cody Cooper, suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone after crashing during practice.
In MX2, New Zealander Kayne Lamont (Husqvarna) took the honours ahead of KTM duo Brendan Harrison and Hamish Harwood, and in the MXD class it was Yamaha rider Jed Beaton who came up trumps.
2014 MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship
Round one – Broadford, VIC
MX1 moto one results:
1. Adam Monea
2. Matt Moss
3. Kirk Gibbs
4. Billy Mackenzie
5. Kade Mosig
6. Rhys Carter
7. Jay Marmont
8. Hayden Mellross
9. Sam Martin
10. Jacob Wright
MX1 moto two results:
1. Matt Moss
2. Jake Moss
3. Kirk Gibbs
4. Adam Monea
5. Kade Mosig
6. Brad Groombridge
7. Ryhs Carter
8. Hayden Mellross
9. Jacob Wright
10. Jay Marmont
MX1 moto three results:
1. Jake Moss
2. Adam Monea
3. Matt Moss
4. Billy Mackenzie
5. Kirk Gibbs
6. Rhys Carter
7. Kade Mosig
8. Brad Groombridge
9. Brock Winston
10. Jay Marmont
MX1 championship standings:
1. Matt Moss 100
2. Adam Monea 96
3. Kirk Gibbs 88
4. Billy Mackenzie 80
5. Kade Mosig 76
6. Rhys Carter 74
7. Jake Moss 71
8. Brad Groombridge 67
9. Jay Marmont 66
10. Hayden Mellross 65
For a full list of class results, go to www.mxnationals.com.au/results.
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