Filling in for the injured Billy Mackenzie, Dylan Peterson enjoyed a successful debut at round 3 of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, finishing 9th overall in the MX1 class.
Peterson was a little off the pace after qualifying on Saturday as he got used to his new Monster Energy Kawasaki race bike and team surroundings at the Dandenong Motocross clubs Wonthaggi circuit.
Peterson didn‰Ûªt get the best starts in each moto however he rode fast and consistently to post 9-10-9 results for 9th place overall, after spending the day charging through the field. Peterson's result could‰Ûªve been even higher at day‰Ûªs end if a small crash in the second moto didn‰Ûªt cost him a possible top five finish.
Despite the crash everything else went smoothly on his debut ride and he was pumped to get the opportunity to race for the Australian Kawasaki team and is looking forward to continued improved results going forward.
‰ÛÏI‰Ûªm really pumped with this opportunity." said Peterson. "I got some good results today but I really struggled off the starts but I came through."
"Mackenzie‰Ûªs KX450F is awesome, it‰Ûªs so quick. The bike‰Ûªs running really good, it‰Ûªs just perfect so a big thanks to my mechanic. I think I can build on these results at Perth and come out swinging‰Û
