Posted: Monday, 4th August, 2008 : 10:24 PM - - 6,169 Reads

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	Darryll King

Escaping the rough weather that has been dousing New Zealand in recent weeks, it came as a kind of working holiday for the former world 500cc No.2 and a multi-time New Zealand motocross champion as he agreed to also run one of his popular MXDK Motocross training schools for all the local riders from New Caledonia and Tahiti.

"We had more than 30 riders take advantage of the opportunity, which was fantastic. The school was free of charge for all riders," said King.

And when it came to the business of racing, King showed he could do just as well as he could teach, winning all but one of the six races he contested over the two days.

"I went 1-2-1-1-1-1 in the six 25-minute races," he said.

Finishing runner-up to King was Steve Kromodimedjo, from New Caledonia, and third was local rider Jairus Guillox.

“My first trip to Tahiti was 20 years ago. I have learned so much from the 12 races I have been to in Tahiti over the years," said King.

"The riders there are getting better and better. I wanted to offer some motocross training to the riders and it gives me a chance to keep my French at a high standard. We have planned to keep up regular trips to Tahiti and help out their top riders."

There is an international supercross planned for Tahiti on December 19-20 and King said the promoters want to arrange for a full New Zealand team - including 85cc and 250cc riders -- to attend.

There will also be riders at the event from the United States, Japan, Australia and France.

"This is exciting for New Zealand supercross and motocross riders and a chance for them to gauge themselves against international talent."

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