DIRT NEWS
New Zealand team manager Ray Broad said : “ We are excited about addition of the ‘ FIM Oceania Women ’ s Cup ’ at the NZ Grand Prix at Woodville . Australia is bringing six of their best riders to compete against our Kiwi Girls . “ MNZ has selected a team with youth and experience and thrilled to take on the Aussies at Woodville ,” said Broad . “ There were a large number of applications to be part of the team and we are delighted with the depth of talent that is growing in New Zealand . “ With the annual Motocross of Nations ( often referred to as the ‘ Olympic Games of motocross ’) being male dominated , this event gives our women riders the opportunity to represent their country and also to race at this high level at home . “ MNZ and FIM Oceania congratulate the selected riders competing in the FIM Oceania Women ’ s Cup ,” said Broad . “ A massive thank you to Fox New Zealand , with the kitting out of the team and Un4Seen Decals .
Their support has been fantastic .” Meanwhile , Australia has multi-time national champion Charli Cannon to spearhead their FIM Oceania Women ’ s Cup campaign . She will be joined by fellow Aussie stars Emma Milesevic , Madison Brown , Taylor Thompson , Tayla McCutcheon and Madi Healey . The FIM Oceania Women ’ s Cup would be a reciprocal arrangement , with Australia set to host it in 2025 . The FIM Oceania Women ’ s Motocross Cup will be held over three races of 12 minutes each , plus one lap , which will be incorporated into the Woodville Grand Prix senior women ’ s races . The team that has the lowest score will be declared the winner – one point for first , two points for second , etc – the same scoring format used in the Motocross of Nations . The FIM Oceania Women ’ s Motocross Cup has been established to highlight the quality and skills of women ’ s motocross in the Oceania region . ANDY MCGECHAN
Raetihi ’ s Karaitiana Horne , determined to put on a good showing for Team New Zealand at Woodville
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