Ferris takes championship lead

After another great weekend’s
racing, Monster Energy Kawasaki rider, Dean Ferris, has moved back into the
lead of the Australian National Motocross Championship. This 4th round of
the championship also marks the 3^rd podium in a row for the
talented young Australian.

The day didn’t start that
well for Ferris who stalled his bike as the gate dropped for moto 1,
leaving the frustrated Australian fighting back from last place. Ultimately
Ferris fought back to 10^th position by the end of the very short
moto.

Moto 2 was a very good start for
Ferris, as he exited turn one on the back wheel of team-mate Billy
Mackenzie. Corner after corner the Kawasaki duo battled it out, eventually
crossing the just 1 second apart.

Moto 3 would see another solid
start for the 111 machine, with Ferris heading into lap one in
2^nd position yet again. This time out Ferris wasted no time in
getting into the lead, and despite pressure from ex GP star Josh Coppins,
went on to take the race win.

The 4th and final race of the day
would see a stellar battle up front as yet again the Kawasaki duo ruled the
roost. At the end of an exciting race it was Billy Mac who took the victory
with Dean Ferris less than one second behind!

With another great result Dean
Ferris moves back in to the lead of the championship, with the ‘Red
Plate’ bolted firmly to the front of his machine.

An excited Dean Ferris says,
“I stalled the bike in the first race but once I got my starts
dialled I was top two off the start and finished top two. It’s great
to have the Red Plate back on the bike. I’m so fortunate to have the
help of Monster Energy Kawasaki throughout the day. I’m stoked with
the bike. Billy and I were really having a good flow. It was a really good
day and I’m excited to be on the podium for the third round in a
row.”

Championship Standings after round
4