its core , but still vitally important in terms of helping to fund Kiwi representation on the international stage . Instead of different countries going into motocross battle with one another , the domestic version in Taupo featured teams aligned along club allegiances or loyalties , but that did nothing to lessen the passion or intensity of the racing and , in fact , may even have strengthened it . The winning six-rider junior / senior team this year was the one representing the North King Country Motorcycle Club and this comprised former New Zealand MXoN team riders Maximus Purvis and James Scott , sharing duties with experienced veteran racer Joel Hansen and talented juniors Nixon and Maz Parkes , riding alongside young rising star Harry Daly . Stand-out performances also came from several other individuals , but the runner-up team overall was the one representing the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club , with the sixrider contingent representing the Tauranga Motorcycle Club claiming the third podium position overall . Best of the MX1 class riders was Purvis , with 1-1 race scores in the MX1 class ; best of the
Whangarei Motorcycle Club rider Seth Morrow ( above ) was best of the MX2 . Best of the Junior 250cc riders was Pukekohe Motorcycle Club rider Hayden Draper ( right ).
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