Top NZ Motocross Riders in Taupo This Week

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Taupo Motorcycle Club

18th October 2010

Top New Zealand Motocross Riders in Taupo This Weekend

The 24th Huka Honda Labour Weekend Labour Extravaganza is set to happen this weekend with over 400 of New Zealand’s elite riders heading to Taupo to claim their share of the $20,000 prize-money and vying for the prestigious feature, race which has been won by top New Zealand riders such as Ben Townley and Josh Coppins.

Taupo riders expected to be up the front include Cam Dillon, Nick Saunders and Brad Groombridge who won last year’s feature race. Brad is fresh from his international experience at this year’s Motocross of Nations where he competed with Ben Townley and Josh Coppins as part of NZ team and will be showing his new form.

Saturday October 23rd will see the North Island Mini Nationals, Women and Juniors riders compete at the world class Digger McEwen track. The track which has just hosted the World Junior Championships will be prepped to its highest standard and should prove to be a great challenge to the top Kiwi riders.

On Sunday October the 24th , the senior riders will hit the circuit competing in the same classes as the Senior Nationals format with the top twelve from each of the three classes being invited to the prestigious feature race. This race carries the overall title for the weekend and has with names on it like Darryl Hurley, Darryl King, Ben Townley and Josh Coppins, it’s the one that all the riders want to win.

The Digger McEwen track is the home of the Taupo Motorcycle club and is situated right in the heart of Taupo just off Miro St. The circuit is easily found just off the new State Highway at the Broadlands road flyover. The circuit features many obstacles which will see the riders flying high in the air, jumping through the legendary sawdust pits as they battle for their respective titles. Racing starts Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am both days with the Feature Race on Sunday set to start at 4pm. Spectators can buy tickets at the gate over the weekend , Under five years free, 5-15yrs $5, Adults $10 per person.

For further information, please go to www.taupomcc.co.nz

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