and pick yourself off and ride like he did , that is pressure . A huge tick for passing that test . “ My team and I have worked incredibly hard this weekend to learn a new track in tough , sweltering conditions . The intensity of this Moto3 class is unreal and I couldn ’ t be more excited to be in amongst the action against the world ’ s best , flying the kiwi flag .” The nuggetty Kiwi was straight into assessment mode , working out a strategy for the next round in Argentina , with qualifying being his top priority . His pace , despite riding with bent handlebars for all but one lap , was within a second of the frontrunners , so his first race in the Moto3 field has given him confidence that the speed is there and the results will definitely come . With Argentina ' s climate more akin to what he is accustomed to compared with the humidity and heat in Buriram , if Cormac can nail that vital lap in qualifying to see him start further up the order , he has what it takes to upset some of the veterans in the field and bank more points as the season hots up . Go Kiwi ! * Update Cormac took 15th place , scoring two points in Argentina , full report next issue .*
TRIUMPH SMASHES RECORD SALES
Triumph was a tad understated in its news release about exceeding the 100,000 bike sales last year for the first time ever in the brand ’ s long and storied 122-year history . The exact number was 134,635 units , so pretty much smashed that target , rather than ‘ reached it ’. That number represents a 123 percent hike since 2019 . And now the British brand has entered the dirt world , as in motocross and enduro , alongside the road and adventure markets , this year will be interesting . Adding to its new market strategy is the sub 500cc ( think LAMS here in NZ ) class with the single cylinder Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X models , meaning a more diverse range to meet more of the market . With five years of massive growth , Triumph is releasing new models in its traditional markets as well , with the likes of the new Daytona 660 as well as a host of blinged-up specials rolling off the busy production lines .
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