Wayne Black( Blackwood Yamaha IT175G), top placed Gold rider in the Evolution Class
as the overall Gold Champion, finishing ahead of Ricky Kernohan and Zach Davey in a tightly contested championship. Notably, the results highlighted the competitiveness of machinery across multiple eras, with Classic through to Y2K bikes all featuring at the front.
SILVER GRADE The Silver Grade was as equally hardfought as the Gold Grade, with just 11 points separating the top three riders as the season came to an end. Brandon Dewes( CRF230) secured the championship, with Lance Carter( YZ / WR250) second and Mick Dyson( Hustler TF125) third. The results reinforced the importance of consistency and reliability across all rounds, regardless of bike age or class.
TEAMS AWARD The popular Teams Award once again added a strategic element to the competition,
Wilson Hamilton on a nicely presented PE175 at the Monkey Butt, riding Silver Grade in the Evolution Class
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