Motocross

Maximum action at Christchurch

Author: Andy McGechan

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Hamilton's Darryll King (Yamaha), unstoppable near Christchurch at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
It was maximum action and maximum results at the New Zealand Veterans' and Women's Motocross Championships near Christchurch at the weekend. It perhaps came as no surprise at all that the most impressive riders at the two-day Superior Motorcycles-sponsored meeting were Waikato riders Darryll and Damien King. The two former Grand Prix motocross stars were unbeaten in their 12 respective class races and also finished 1-2 in the all-in feature final. The 40-year-old Darryll King raced to victory in both the 40-44 years' over-300cc class and the under-300cc class as well, while younger brother Damien -- the national 125cc and open class motocross champion -- showed his pedigree in running away with all the 30-34 years' races in both bike divisions. For Damien, it was particularly satisfying result. "I have been sick the past few months but I feel my fitness is back now and I'm ready to go at the senior nationals (which kick off near Timaru next month)." In total, nine of the 14 classes raced were dominated by one individual at the weekend. Blenheim's Moston Wadsworth also won 12 class races, dominating the 45-49 years' races in both bike divisions. Other "maximum" riders were 2007 world veterans' champion Tony Cooksley, of Auckland, again running away with the over-50 years' open class title, while Tokoroa's Toiny Livingston was unbeaten in six races in the over-55 years' open class. Rangiora's Kimberley Murphy was unbeaten in winning the junior women's 125cc title. RESULTS:

30-34 years' over-300cc:
1. Damien King 150 points (maximum);
2. Brendan Wilson 132;
3. Andrew Richardt 120.

35-39 years' over-300cc:
1. Craig Brown 144 points;
2. Brad Norton 138;
3. Bryan Heaphy 114.

40-44 years' over-300cc:
1. Darryll King 150 points (Maximum);
2. Brent Scammell 132;
3. William How-Johns 120.

45-49 years' over-300cc:
1. Moston Wadsworth 150 points (maximum);
2. Ricky Trompetter 130;
3. Mark Patterson 122.

30-34 years' under-300cc:
1. Damien King 150 points (maximum);
2. Andrew Richardt 130;
3. Brendon Wilson 122.

35-39 years' under-300cc:
1. Brad Norton 144 points;
2. Craig Brown 134;
3. Dean Baird 124.

40-44 years' under-300cc:
1. Darryll King 150 points (maximum);
2. Brent Scammell 128;
3. David Furze 124.

45-49 years' under-300cc:
1. Moston Wadsworth 150 points (maximum);
2. Ricky Trompetter 121;
3. Marty McGoldrick 112.

Over 50 years' open class:
1. Tony Cooksley 150 points (maximum);
2. Gaudenz Gisler 132;
3. Dave Ollis 114.

Over-55 years' open class:
1. Tony Livingston 150 points (maximum);
2. Bryan Palmer 130;
3. Peter Wooley 122.

Men's feature race:
1. Darryll King;
2. Damien King;
3. Moston Wadsworth;
4. Brad Norton;
5. Bryan Heaphy.

Senior women:
1. Sandra Silcock 147 points;
2. Josephine Adlam 135;
3. Jessica Ollis 114.

Veteran women:
1. Sharon McCann 147 points;
2. Debbie King 135;
3= Helen Palmer 114;
3= Kris Morris 114.

Junior women 125cc:
1. Kimberley Murphy 150 points (maximum);
2. Melissa Patterson 130;
3. Ashlee Norman 122.

Junior women 85cc:
1. Olivia Cottam 147 points;
2. Zoe Jurd 135;
3. Mikayla Rowe 120.

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