Rossi fought for a valiant 2nd place Photo: Todd Sutherland Kiwi Flag Bearer Young Wellingtonian Rogan Chandler was the sole Kiwi racer competing at the MotoGP event for 2017, in the 300 Supersport support class. The former New Zealand 125 GP champion took up an offer to lease a seat in the 300 Supersport support class for the weekend and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Chandler rode the circuit a few weeks before the event. Phillip Island’s high speeds demand accuracy, lest a rider over extend themselves Rogan Chandler