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Submitted by Andy McGechan
Tuesday, 20th July 2010
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WHIBLEY PUTS MX BIKE ON TOP OF CROSS-COUNTRY PODIUM
CAPTION: Pahiatua’s Paul Whibley (Yamaha), finding the pace immediately on the YZ450F. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
JULY 17, 2010: New Zealand’s Paul Whibley is back in the winning groove.
With the go-ahead to start testing and developing the YZ-model Yamaha for racing full time in 2011, Whibley lined up with the 450 motocross bike at round five of the Off-road Motorcycle and ATV (OMA) series at Mesick, Michigan, at the weekend.
It didn’t take the man they call “The Axeman” long to start cutting his way to the front.
“I had an average start and dusty conditions gave me a big challenge to work my way back to the front. The first few miles it was so dusty, all I could do was to stay on track,” said Whibley.
“When we moved into the tighter fresh tracks I was able to pick up some of the slack and latch back onto the guys in front, picking guys off whenever the chance was presented.
“I worked my way forward and, within three laps, moved into the lead when I passed Thad Duvall (Yamaha) on the side of the track. I came in for fuel at the end of the third lap and had begun to build a small lead over Scotty Watkins (Kawasaki), who was now running second.
“The track got better as the race wore on, with the sand-based soil forming some nice lines through the trees.
“I was also able to get a good feeling with the YZ in the trees and appreciate its balance and nimbleness in threading through the tight woods.”
He built a cushion out in front and easily kept it to the finish, completing seven laps in two hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds, with Watkins almost two minutes behind and Nick Fahringer a distant but solid third.
"It went good," Whibley said with a smile. "After picking my way through the field, I rode my own race so it was good."
“The YZ performed great and passed its first test with ease. I’m looking forward to getting back into the points battle for the OMA title. With five rounds still to go and only a handful more points to make up, I’m confident we can make it an exciting close to the season.”
Whibley will also turn his attention back to the Grand National Cross-country (GNCC) series, currently enjoying a summer break in the programme. Two-thirds of the way through the GNCC series, Whibley’s title defence is starting to build momentum.
He is currently running fourth overall after nine of 13 rounds, but is just 11 points behind third-ranked Cory Buttrick.
Credit: Words and photo by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com
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2011 SENIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES CONFIRMED
SENIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES CONFIRMED
Following their meeting in Wellington on July 17th, Motorcycling New Zealand’s Motocross Commission has finalised the dates for next season’s Championships.
The season will move to February/March 2011. This change has been driven for the following reasons:
With better and more settled weather, we hope to encourage more public to attend and give the sponsors better value for their money and wider exposure for their brand
With new bikes arriving later and later in the year. By moving to early in the year the Industry will all have their new bikes in the country.
For the Clubs/volunteers who make these events happen, more public through the gate equates to better revenue for all their hard work
For the Riders, they will have the opportunity to train with the benefit of summer and daylight saving, rather than going into the Championships from the depths of winter.
An added advantage with the moving of the MX Championships is it will enable the Supercross season to run prior to the MX season and will also assist in aligning the New Zealand MX/SX seasons with our Australian neighbours.
Senior MX Championships:
Round 1 ~ Sunday February 20th ~ South Canterbury Motorcycle Club
Round 2 ~ Sunday March 6th ~ Patetonga Motorcycle Club
Round 3 ~ Sunday March 20th ~ Rotorua Motorcycle Club
Round 4 ~ Sunday March 27th ~ Taranaki Motorcycle Club
Prepared for Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.
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