Solid Points Haul For Daniel McCoy At Murray Bridge

p>Daniel McCoy is climbing the points ladder

Rockstar Motul Suzuki's Daniel McCoy has moved up to fourth place in the Pro Lites class of the 2011 Australian National Motocross Championship after a consistent four motos at the fourth round of the Championship at Murray Bridge, South Australia.

McCoy muscled his fuel-injected RM-Z250 around a rough and tough track that deteriorated as the day progressed, which showed why he is one of the most consistent riders on the gate with a 6-7-7-7 result.

McCoy's fifth place moves him up to fourth place overall in the Championship and he is now just eight points off Brenden Harrison in third place.

In the Pro Open class, Rockstar Motul Suzuki's Cody Cooper returned from a rib injury he sustained at the second round of the Championship.

Suffering from lack of time on the bike Cooper put in a solid performance over the first two motos but his injury affected his moto three and four results.

Cooper finished with a 7-10-21-DNF result, resulting in a 13th place overall on the day and 13th place in the Championship.

Jay Foreman - Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki Team Manager

"Daniel showed how professional he is out there today. He rode really consistent which is why he is where he is in the Championship. We will continue to work on Daniel's starts so he gets the jump on his rivals.

"Cody gave it his best shot this weekend. It was always a big ask to come back four weeks after breaking ribs and collapsing a lung, but we know how tough Cody is and nothing would have kept him off the bike this weekend.

"We have a weekend off now so another two week break will only help Cody in his recovery.

"Cody holeshot two races so his starts were good, his speed was okay, we just need to get him back to riding without pain from the injury."

The series will now move to Toowoomba in Queensland for round five on May 22.

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Round 4 2011 Australian Motocross Championship Results

Pro Open
1. Billy Mackenzie
2. Dean Ferris
3. Michael Phillips
4. Jay Marmont
5. Cheyne Boyd
6. Josh Coppins
7. Lewis Woods
8. Ryan Marmont
9. Riley Graham
10. Adam Monea
11. Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z450)
13. Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450)

Pro Open Championship Standings
1. Dean Ferris 299
2. Josh Coppins 290
3. Billy Mackenzie 282
4. Jay Marmont 265
5. Cheyne Boyd 255
6. Michael Phillips 235
7. Lawson Bopping 219
8. Ryan Marmont 206
9. Daniel Reardon 164
10. Louis Calvin 156
13. Cody Cooper 121

Round 4 2011 Australian Motocross Championship Results

Pro Lites
1. Kirk Gibbs
2. Jake Moss
3. Justin McDonald
4. Keiron Hall
5. Daniel McCoy (Suzuki RM-Z250)
6. Brenden Harrison
7. Matt Moss
8. Ford Dale
9. Luke Styke
10. Josh Cachia

Pro Lites Championship Standings
1. Matt Moss 329
2. Kirk Gibbs 292
3. Brenden Harrison 239
4. Daniel McCoy 231
5. Cody Mackie 216
6. Josh Cachia 215
7. Keiron Hall 212
8. Justin McDonald 204
9. Ford Dale 199
10. Phil Nicoletti 19

Rockstar Motul Suzuki's Cody Cooper Claims New Zealand Motocross Championship

Suzuki Claims NZ MX Championship

Rockstar Motul Suzuki's Cody Cooper was unstoppable as he claimed the 2011 New Zealand National MX1 motocross crown on Sunday.

Cooper dominated the fourth and final round of the New Zealand Motocross Championship near New Plymouth on Sunday, as he claimed a hat-trick of wins on the sticky, damp Barrett Road circuit.

By winning the first MX1 race of the day, Cooper leapfrogged series leader Josh Coppins in the standings, and in doing so took the championship lead for the first time this season. Cooper further strengthened his hold on the #1 plate by winning the two remaining races of the day.

Cooper was in dominant form over the course of the championship, claiming the overall win in three of the four rounds.

"It was a good series for me this year", admitted Cooper afterwards.

"After suffering from arm-pump in Timaru, we changed the fork settings and it was awesome after that. I feel confident now as I head back across the Tasman to continue my Australian championship campaign."

Cooper is currently second in the Pro Open class of the Australian National Motocross Championship after a muddy opening round in Victoria a fortnight ago.

"I love the Suzuki. I just think it's a bike that suits my style. My best campaign in the United States was on a Suzuki too."

In the MX2 Class, Rockstar Motul Suzuki's Daniel McCoy just missed out on the championship after a challenging race day.

McCoy was philosophical about his result.

"I just couldn't get good starts today and couldn't really put myself in a good position to win. I didn't come here expecting to win a championship, so to be so close to doing just that is very pleasing for me. But it is a little disappointing at the same time. Maybe I can come back next year and win it."

Both Cooper and McCoy now head to the second round of the Australian National Motocross Championship at Appin, NSW, April 3rd.

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Larsen takes Pro Lites Championship at 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals

United States import and JDR Motorex KTM rider PJ Larsen has taken out the Pro Lites class at the 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals.

PJ Larsen

The Lites rider dominated the Series and took the title win with one day to spare at the massive double-header round.

Hailing from California in the US, Larsen put the Australian riders on notice at the opening round at Horsham, his raw speed in the rough conditions setting the standard for the remainder of the Championship.

Only needing a handful of points to take the Championship win, Larsen rode consistently, securing victory with three races to spare.

One of the few riders to challenge Larsen was Mt Gambier local and Serco Yamaha rider Kirk Gibbs who placed second in the Championship.

Gibbs continued to improve all season and was consistently one of the fastest in the field – with one race to go he had secured second place in the Championship.

Gibbs’ teammate and local rider Ford Dale, battled with the injured JDR Motorex KTM rider for the remaining podium place, however after injuring himself during Saturday’s racing, Marmont just didn’t have the speed.

Dale passed him in the second to last race and rode strongly to secure his place in the top three in the Pro Lites Championship.

Speaking after his win on Saturday Larsen was pumped with the win but sad not to be able to come back in 2011 to defend his title.

“2010 Pro Lites Champion – that sounds really good!” Larsen said.

“I’m glad we could accomplish this and I couldn’t have done it without the entire team – everyone has been working so hard so it’s great to get the team their first Championship.

“I’m glad I got to run the number one plate in the final day of racing, as it will be my only opportunity to run it and it felt pretty good.

“Everyone has been great competition – the Serco guys, they proved it out there, they’re great competition, and they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with next year.

“I think I might be glad I’m leaving and not have to deal with them again because those guys are picking up and they’re going to be strong.

“I wish I could stick around a little bit more and who knows; you might see me back here in a few years which would be good.”

In his first overall podium finish Gibbs was stoked with his second place.

“I’m happy as, it’s final starting to sink in – coming second in the Championship,” Gibbs said.

“Hats of to PJ and the JDR Team – he rode awesome, well done to Ford, getting third overall and Lawson [Bopping] rode well too.

“I’m just stoked to come away with a few race wins this weekend and really happy for the team.”

Local rider Dale was happy to get on the podium and was pleased with his consistency.

“This is awesome - finally consistency pays off, – people have been trying to tell me that all year and obviously it works!” Dale said.

“It’s awesome to get the team up here again, and to win a few races.

“Having my family and friends out here is fantastic and the crowd is great and I really have to thank everyone for helping me out this season.”

Pro Lites Championship Standings

Rider	Team/Manufacturer	Points
PJ Larsen	JDR Motorex KTM	535
Kirk Gibbs	Serco Yamaha	470
Ford Dale	Serco Yamaha	413
Ryan Marmont	JDR Motorex KTM	387
Lawson Bopping	Rockstar Motul Suzuki	380

Team Report - Rockstar Motul Suzuki Collects Points At Horsham

Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki battled slippery, rough and rutted conditions at the first round of the Australian National Motocross Championship, Horsham, but still managed to collect a solid points haul in both classes.

Cody Cooper

In the premier Pro Open class, series dark horse Cody Cooper returned to Australia after a successful season in the 2009 AMA outdoor championship. Poor starts in the first two motos left Cooper positioned deep in the field, however the likable New Zealander's speed was evident for all to see as he consistently passed his rivals, ultimately finishing eighth and ninth in the first two 20 minute motos.

Persistent rain saw conditions worsen by the third moto with track conditions verging on treacherous. A change in strategy saw Cooper pick a wide gate resulting in his best start of the day, and he entered turn one is second position and immediately put space between his competitors. A fall mid race saw him lose several positions however he recovered to finish sixth, contributing to a total of 40 points and ninth place overall.

In the Pro Lites class, rising star Lawson Bopping had similarly bad starts and, like his Pro Open teammate, was forced to fight his way from near the back of the field.

Bopping showed glimpses of speed that saw him finish third in the 2009 Super X Championship, with an eleventh, seventh and eleventh resulting in 34 points for the round and eleventh position in the Championship.

Team Rockstar Motul Suzuki Team Manager Jay Foreman, although disappointed with the days results, was philosophical.

"We always knew the first round was going to be tough, and the bad starts by both riders in almost every moto hurt us.

"It was an inconsistent surface today and both guys were conscious of the need to not push it too hard and make sure we scored as many points as possible.

"There's no doubt the bikes are quick enough, and both Cody and Lawson showed glimpses of what could be."

Foreman said the team was looking forward to the next round in Canberra.

"It's Lawson's home track, he knows it well, and we'll be looking for a much better result and the start of our assault on the 2010 championship."

In the Under 19 Class Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's latest signing Hamish Dobbyn had an emphatic debut, winning the third moto convincingly and finishing second overall for the round. His pace was clear for all to see, and at only 17 years of age looks to be a very exciting prospect.

Round 1 2010 Australian Motocross Championship Results

Pro Open

1	Billy Mackenzie	67
2	Todd Waters	59
3	Jay Marmont	56
4	Dean Ferris	54
5	Tye Simmonds	52
6	Andrew McFarlane	46
7	Cheyne Boyd	44
8	Daniel McCoy	41
9	Cody Cooper (Suzuki RM-Z450)	40
10	Danny Anderson	21

Pro Lites

1	PJ Larsen	60
2	Ryan Marmont	56
3	Kirk Gibbs	56
4	Cody Mackie	55
5	Michael Phillips	43
6	Luke George	40
7	Darryll King	38
8	Luke Styke	37
9	Kade Mosig	35
10	Brendan Harrison	34
11	Lawson Bopping (Suzuki RM-Z250)	34

U19

1	Joshua Cachia	65
2	Hamish Dobbyn (Suzuki RM-Z250)	60
3	Dylan Peterson	60
4	Ross Beaton	60
5	Matthew Phillips	56
6	Ethan Martens	29
7	Sam Southey	29
8	John Phillips	28
9	Nicholas Sutherland	27
10	Shaun Redhead	26

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