Purvis went 2-1-4, with the final race result slightly lower after the 19-year-old Mangakino flyer crashed on the last lap, while in second.
‰ÛÏHe was trying to pass for the lead, and it cost him 4 points, which was a shame. He‰Ûªs just a young fella and maybe should‰Ûªve settled for second and come out with an 8-point lead rather than 4 points but you‰Ûªve also got to admire him trying to make the pass. He finished second for the day, went from 8 points behind to 4 points ahead [of Josiah Natzke] in the championship and took the red plate, which is exciting,‰Û