PRO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP
FINAL ROUND, SHEPPARTON BMX CLUB
SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2012
Welcome all BMX fans,
Well it has come to the pointy end of the Pro Tour here in Victoria, with the Australian Titles raced and won the riders can now focus on the final round to be held at Shepparton BMX Club.
What a track to finish the Pro Tour on as we know Shepparton has an unbelievable track that conjures up some awesome racing, we don’t have to go too far to look back as Shepparton has hosted the Victorian State Titles 2011 and the Australian National Titles 2010.
PRO TOUR WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND ITS APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
• BMX RACER MAGAZINE
• MD PRINT
• UNITED EQUIPMENT
• BRICKWORK DIRECT
• FIXRITE CONSTRUCTION
Interviews: The top riders in the classes will be interviewed.
Listen out for your favourite rider’s views and thoughts about the racing.
Signings: Limited edition posters will be signed and given away,
Kids bring anything you would like your favourite riders to sign.
Give aways: Who can resist free stickers?
RACING AFTER 4 ROUNDS:
AA MEN:
1st Olivier Hoarau (105), 2nd Tom Siinmaa (89), 3rd Jordan Morgan (80)
Bodi (Turbo) Turner (Probikx Junior Men Series Winner Overall) and has been selected to represent the National Team for the UCI World Championships U19 Men, ranked W6.
Jordan Morgan 17-24 Men (1A), 17-24 Cruiser (1A).
Well the racing for the elite lads is always a riot to watch and we can only guess what will unfold at Shepparton on the 6th May, some of these boys have hit their straps while unfortunately some of the lads have hit the track “hard!”
Looks like Oli will take out the bragging rights for the AA Men as his closest competitor the Tomahawk crashed heavily at Mt Gambier (showed it on SBS Cycling Central, looked nasty) and injured his knee quite badly. Jordan Morgan looks like he will slip into second after his successful Nationals campaign, but he better keep an eye out for Matty Dunsworth as he is only 5 points behind and finished strong in the final of the Probikx at Mt Gambier finishing 4th.
Riders Dave Habitch, Levi Collins, Joel Clark, Bodi (Turbo) Turner, Steve Gedye, James Lautier and Ath (Psycho Chicken) Chaimayo have had times of brilliance and remember some of the lads have been competing in the Probikx. Seriously can’t wait until the gate drops!
A MEN:
1st Jake Sverns (98), 2nd Cohen Gooden (85), 3rd Luke Smith (70)
Matthew White (14 boys Champbikx Series Winner Overall,) 13-14 Cruiser (1A)
Brandon Te Hiko (15 boys Champbikx 2nd Place Overall)
Max Cairns (16 boys Champbikx Place 2nd Overall)
Well what can we expect? Nothing but a bunch of talented blokes ringing the guts out of themselves and their machines, banging bars and taking no prisoners! That is what you can expect!
Jake Sverns seems to have had a target on his back and has been sent bush bashing over the berms on occasions, but chatting with the young man he is ready for anything to be thrown at him.
Cohen Gooden was fast at Geelong but inconsistency and a tendency to bury himself are the only things that are holding the young man back. And Smithy has the ability to manoeuvre through the pack as nice as you like but needs to get his starts squared away as he can win races.
Dane Pangallo will leave a void in the A Men due to breaking a bone in his hand at Mt Gambier during practice at the Australian Titles; he remains focused on getting himself right for the Worlds.
But being the super deep class that it is the “A Men” will be frantic and furious with not just the top 3 lads rocking and rolling but the riders just behind them on the leader board like Matt White, Tonn Haydon, Thomas Freeman, Brandon Te “Freako”, will be ready to devour the scraps if there is any carnage! Which folks is a sure bet!
VET PRO:
1st Gary Morgan (98), 2nd Robert Slatter (92), 3rd Tim Kiddle (72).
Gary Morgan 45+ Cruiser (1A), Robert Slatter 30 & Over Men (1A), 30-34 Cruiser (1A).
These boys will be revved up after a successful National Titles campaign and Robbie will be ready to chase down Gazza Morgan for the title in the Vet Pro class, and with only 6 points splitting the boys it will be a cracker. I am pretty sure I have made comments about the dark horse of this class, that’s right Mr. Kiddle has quietly positioned himself into 3rd place; he will be under the pump by Mainy only 4 points back and then Trev another 6 points back. Who wants to be on the lower rung of the podium more?
?? We can only wait to see which of those 3 riders wants it more!
PRO WOMEN:
1st Jaclyn Wilson (112), 2nd Emily Richardson (87), 3rd Antonia Rickett (83)
Jaclyn Wilson 17+ Women (1A), 35-39 Cruiser (1A).
Well the juggernaut continues to conquer all before her, young Jaclyn Wilson is an unstoppable force in the ladies classes at the moment, just look above to see her National Titles results.
Emily and Antonia have been hammering each other all series long, great friends off the track the gloves can clearly be seen to be taken off once the girls hit the track, with only 4 points between them these two ladies may be swapped around on the podium come presentation time.
Mandie Morgan, Caroline Sobotka, Jacqueline Lyon have been keeping the leaders honest with some sensational rides through the previous 4 rounds, with one of my favourite girls Caroline Sobotka showing that she can still give the younger girls a run for their money and always wearing a smile.
The stand out for me at Geelong was young Ester Woodward who really rattled the cage and changed the dimensions of the class significantly, can only hope that she can participate in the entire series next year.
Plenty of talent rising in this class with Issabella Penglase, Tahlia Waldron, Maddi Shadbolt, Samantha Molloy, Kaylagh Tucker, Samantha Duval and Shari Kennedy all having their individual highlights and showing great promise for their racing futures.
And we can’t forget Erin Anderson, her aggressive racing style and determination were missed sorely in this class due to injury, hopefully Erin can keep herself fit and have a strong return next series.
UNITED PRO CUP:
1st Jaclyn Wilson (112), 2nd Olivier Hoarau (105), =3rd Jake Sverns (98) =3rd Garry Morgan (98).
Looks like Jaclyn will take out the Pro Cup for 2012 closely followed by Olivier Hoarau; the only deciding factor for the last spot on the podium is between JS & Gazza.
PRESENTATION FOR THE FINAL ROUND OF THE PRO TOUR 2012:
PRESENTATION OF THE BRICKWORK DIRECT PRA RISING STAR AWARDS.
PRESENTATION FOR THE TOP 3 IN THE PRO CLASSES ON THE MD PRINT PODIUM.
THE UNITED EQUIPMENT 2012 PRA CUP WINNER WILL BE PRESENTED WITH THE TROPHY AND CHEQUE.
Well done to all riders and the best of luck at Shepp, see you there.
Thanks.
Mossy.
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