Tauranga’s Brodie Connolly gets
a “hurry-up” from fellow Kiwi
James Scott, from Oparau.
“I wasn’t really expecting to finish up so
high in the world championships,” said
Connolly. “I have learned heaps from this
weekend and will take that away with me.
I got a little tired near the end of the races,
so will need to work on my strength and
fitness.”
Taihape’s Hayden Smith ended up 14th
overall and Rongotea’s Zac Jilling finished
up 31st overall in the 34-rider 125cc field.
In the 85cc class, best of the Kiwis was
Rangiora’s Cobie Bourke (KTM 85SX), who
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finished 12th overall.
Rongotea’s Rhys Jillings claimed 28th
overall and Darfield’s Tyler Wiremu
finished 31st in the 39-rider 85cc class that
lined up at Horsham.
Best of the Kiwis in the 65cc class was
entrants was Waitoki’s Cole Davies (15th
overall), with Nelson’s William Harvey
finishing 32nd, Cambridge’s Harrison
Findlay ending up 34th and Palmerston
North’s Lachie Barr 35th.