The 2019 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships wrapped up at Himatangi just one week ago and what a fantastic three-day event it was.
Today we decided to rake a little flash-back look at that Lucas Oils and Alpinestars-sponsored event.
Congratulations to all the champions, but, equally, well done and big ups to all those who battled on the demanding sand track and survived.
Tauranga’s Madoc Dixon (KTM No.318) battles to stay ahead of fellow KTM rider Luka Freemantle (No.203), of Palmerston North, during this race at Himatangi last weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
The host Manawatu-Orion Motorcycle Club did a marvellous job in keeping ion top of things, making it as safe as possible for the riders and as entertaining as possible for the spectators too.
Some of the individuals pictured here will no doubt move onwards and upwards and continue to shine in the senior ranks in years to come, possibly even overseas too.
© Words and photos by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Find BikesportNZ.com on FACEBOOK here
LEADING FINAL STANDINGS:
Rongotea’s Rhys Jillings (KTM), who finished third overall in the 14-16 years’ 85cc class. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Leading final standings from the 2019 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships (Manawatu, April 27-28):
Junior 14-16 years’ 250cc class: 1. Jack Dunlop (Pukekawa, Yamaha) 162 points; 2. Jack Treloar (Otautau, Husqvarna) 139; 3. Grason Veitch (Dunedin, KTM) 138; 4. Korban Paget (Rangiora, Yamaha) 132; 5. Toby Winiata (Rongotea, Honda) 114.
Junior 15-16 years’ 125cc class: 1. Madoc Dixon (Tauranga, KTM) 160 points; 2. Luka Freemantle (Palmerston North, KTM) 158; 3. Jack Dunlop (Pukekawa, Yamaha) 143; 4. Luke van der Lee (Te Aroha, Yamaha) 126; 5. Brick Sullivan (Paraparaumu, KTM) 111.
Invercargill’s Jack Symon grabs the holeshot at the start of this race in the 14-16 years’ 85cc class at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Junior 12-14 years’ 125cc class: 1. Seth Henson (Rongotea, KTM) 166 points; 2. Cobie Bourke (Manukau, KTM) 163; 3. Tyler Brown (Pukekawa, KTM) 128; 4. Logan Kerrisk (New Plymouth, Yamaha) 122; 5. Kyan Loomans (Te Puke, Yamaha) 96.
Junior 14-16 years’ 85cc class: 1. Cobie Bourke (Manukau, KTM) 175 points (maximum); 2. Jack Symon (Invercargill, KTM) 144; 3. Rhys Jillings (Rongotea, KTM) 142; 4. Dylan Westgate (Hamilton, KTM) 125; 5. Nick Westgate (Hamilton, KTM) 114.
Pukekawa’s Jack Dunlop (Yamaha YZ250F), on his way to winning the premier junior 14-16 years’ 250cc motocross title this season. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Junior 12-13 years’ 85cc class: 1. Mitchell Weir (Tokanui, KTM) 172 points; 2. Tyler Wiremu (Darfield, KTM) 147; 3. Flynn Watts (Te Puke, KTM) 139; 4. Reuben Smith (Pukekohe, KTM) 126; 5. Ben Harris (Cambridge, KTM) 119.
Junior 8-11 years’ 85cc class: 1. Seth Morrow (Invercargill, KTM) 158 points; 2. Jack Coleman (Hamilton, Husqvarna) 147; 3. Preeda Boon (New Plymouth, KTM) 144; 4. Phoenix Van Dusschoten (Otaki, KTM) 116.
Junior 8-11 years’ 65cc class: 1. Levi Townley (Oropi, Yamaha) 152 points; 2. Jack Ellingham (Auckland, KTM) 137; 3. Maz Parkes (Pahiatua, KTM) 132; 4. Kase Thoms (Leeston, KTM) 129; 5. Lochie McLaren (Taradale, Yamaha) 115.
Racing was this close throughout the three days at Himatangi. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Stokes Valley’s Boston Doherty (Yamaha) has the lead at the start of this race in the 12-13 years’ 85cc class. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
The champions for 2019 line up at the end of last weekend’s racing at Himatangi. They are (from left) Levi Townley, Mitchell Weir, Seth Henson, Jack Dunlop, Madoc Dixon, Seth Morrow and Cobie Bourke. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com