‘ CAMO ’ TAKES WIN NUMBER EIGHT by Andy McGechan , bikesportnz . com

Taranaki ’ s Cameron ‘ Camo ’ Keegan raced his way to yet another commanding victory at the 2024 New Zealand ATV ( All Terrain Vehicle ) Motocross Nationals on the outskirts of New Plymouth over Labour Weekend . Obviously thrilled to be racing in front of a home crowd , the 35-year-old Stratford electrician virtually had the title in the bag with two of six races still to run and “ only really needed to finish the final two races ” to clinch his eighth New Zealand ATV crown at this Un4seen Decals-sponsored event on the Sunday afternoon . The programme was for seven races for each class over the two-day annual event , but organisers decided to cut the racing down to six per class after heavy rain made the steep and hilly track on Barrett Rd too slippery , especially for the younger competitors . It was a mixed bag weather-wise , with perfect conditions ruined by rain late on both days , the torrential downpour on Sunday afternoon the final straw . Keegan won all six premier grade races over the weekend , fending off assaults from the defending champion , 25-year-old Christchurch man Taylor Graham , with Christchurch ’ s George Doig claiming the third podium spot . Amberley ’ s multitime former title winner Ian Ffitch and Dunedin ’ s Devan Whitelock rounded out the top five . “ My first two races were in fine conditions on Saturday and then it was muddy for race three . It was a mixed day on Sunday too ,” said Keegan afterwards . “ I had a couple of bad starts and was back in sixth or so , then managed to work my way to the front each time . Basically , it was just down to me or Taylor Graham to decide the title , but I was comfortably ahead on points on Sunday . “ The New Zealand ATV Motocross Nationals