The 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals kicks off in Penguin, Tasmania on Sunday 6 April.
This is the first of nine rounds as the Championship, featuring Australia‰Ûªs best Motocross riders, works its way around the country.
With the Yamaha under 19's Championship not starting at round 4 some have been drafted into the pro ranks as wild cards.
Ross Beaton who now rides for the Yamaha Under 19's has received a Wild Card into the Pro Lites at Round 1 along side Suzuki under 19's top Gun Lawson Bopping,
In the Pro Open Yamaha's Nick Geck will get a wild card for the first 3 rounds along side KTM rider Kody Wheeler.
Much anticipation is building around the opening round with grids almost full, there are still a few opportunities but they are expected to be filled fairly quickly. ride.
Event organiser, Kevin Williams, said it‰Ûªs going to be one of the toughest years of the competition yet.
‰ÛÏThis year we‰Ûªre seeing new riders, new teams and new talent emerging and challenging the main-players of the sport,‰Û
