MX Nationals

Craig Anderson Happy With Improvements Shown By Team At Round 2

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Husqvarna's rising factory and factory support riders gathered another bag of creditable results as the second round of the Monster Energy MX nationals took place at at Appin, NSW.

Husqvarna Motocross Racing Team rider and MX 1 rookie Brock Winston came up just short of a top-10 finish in the premier class at his second attempt but positive signs have both he and team owner Craig Anderson optimistic for the future.

MX2 rider Nick Sutherland bounced back from a tough opening round finishing in side the top ten overall, while MX Development category rider Egan Mastin rocketed out of the blocks to blitz the first MXD race.

Western Australian Connor Tierney boosted the stocks of young Husqvarna-mounted up and comers even further, with second in the Yamaha Rookies series for 13-15 years riders in what was his first appearance at the MX nationals.

"Today was definitely a step in the right direction for us." Team Manager Craig Anderson stated at the conclusion of round two. "Connor got second in the Rookies and rode very strong, coming from 14th and 10th to finish with two thirds.

"Egan won his first by eight seconds ‰ÛÒ just killed it -and in the second was basically running away with it when he caught a couple of lappers and tried to go around the outside in a bit of a one-line corner and washed out in the mud and fell over, but he looked really solid on the bike and had it under control which is good.

"Nick was looking good today ‰ÛÒ he came together with a guy on the last lap of qualifying and he hurt his elbow. It was a pretty big one. But he re-grouped with two tenths and from where he was last round to this round is a big improvement.

"Brock got really bad starts today, but got a 10th in the first moto, then came up from 15th in the second up to 13th, but just struggled a bit trying to put the intensity in and had a little bit of a tip over. I know he wants to do better and we're going in the right direction."
Connor Tierney won both races in the Junior two stroke cup - Credit: Jeff Crow
It was a tough day for Husqvarna supported Kayne Lamont, who came into the round as the points leader after dominating the first round at Broadford in Victoria just two weeks ago.

"I had a shocker." Lamont admitted. "Race one I got the holeshot, and Clout passed me, then about 10 min in I had a big spill of the ski and landed in the soft stuff and swapped off and face planted and took a big whack to the head, my shoulder and leg. I wasn't healthy enough to finish off the moto so I went back to the pits.

"I wasn't very well between races, I had my appendix out not so long ago, and it upset that little bit too. I wasn't the healthiest creature. I had a few Panadols which stopped it a little so I could get out and ride. I think I was in 4th most of the race and then had a crash about halfway through, so the focus levels probably weren't up to scratch, went back to tenth, but made my way back to sixth, and was completely blown out.

"I took my helmet off and spewed; I was not too well that's for sure, so I was pretty stoked that I could collect some points for the day. It's time for a healthy one I think!"

Queensland Husqvarna rider Nathan Crawford was once again solid in the MXD class finishing the day out in 5th place and currently holds down fourth place in the championship standings.

Top Image: Egan Mastin once again lead the way for the Craigh Anderson Racing Husqvarna team

Credit: Grant Reynolds (FiftySix Clix)

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