Kiwi Rider August 2023 Vol.2 | Page 30

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champion Mitch Rowe and rising star junior rider Luke Riley , with equally-talented brothers Nixon and Maz Parkes . Stand-out performances also came from several other individuals , but the runnerup team was that which represented the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club , with the six-rider contingent representing Gold Coast Motocross Club ( Kapiti ) claiming the third podium position overall . “ It was great to see all of our top riders turn out to support a small team of people to get overseas and represent New Zealand ”, said Motorcycling New Zealand motocross commissioner Lindsey Heileson . “ Right through from the mini track to the senior track , the atmosphere has been amazing . It ’ s a great motocross family that we have here in New Zealand .” MXoN team co-manager Shayne King knows a thing or two about the significance of the MXoN , having represented New Zealand as a
Luke Maitland
King and Weal
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