Juniors McMahon and Riordan Brothers go Back to Back at AORC Season Opener

It was a weekend of back to back wins for the Juniors on Sunday for the opening rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC). Korey McMahon dominating the J4 class in style, Will Riordan taking J3 and his brother Angus, J2 . It’s quite clear that the future of the AORC is in great hands with many Juniors putting on brilliant displays. The Juniors once again competed from the bLU cRU test gate.

J4
Korey McMahon was simply outstanding on his KTM machine, riding to an astonishing 124 second advantage, over his rival Kyron Bacon (Honda). These two enjoyed a very exciting battle yesterday with McMahon coming from behind to take the victory. It was a much more relaxed victory for McMahon this time however, with him registering a time of 1:07:58.653 and Bacon a 1:10:03.156. The final podium placing went to last year’s J3 Champion Jayden Rudd (KTM), who will be looking to take the fight to the top two in the next rounds.

J3
Last year’s J2 Champion, Will Riordan (KTM) continues to impress everyone with another victory in his debut for the J3 class. Riordan managing a total time of 1:10:41.727. The nearest challenger to Riordan was Blake Hollis, lodging a 1:11:31.576 to bridge the gap to 48 seconds. Ned Chapman on his Yamaha machine was the final podium placer.

J2
In another case of Riordan domination, as the J4 win went to his brother Angus (KTM) who ascended to a victory of over three minutes to Billy Hargy (Husqvarna). Riordan managing a 1:13:29.232 and Hargy a 1:16:46.742. Taking the final step on the podium was Mackenzie Johnson on a Yamaha bike.

The championship heads next to Hedley in Victoria, 5-6 May for Rounds 3 & 4 of the 2018 AORC! Make sure to keep up with all the Junior news from these rounds at aorc.org.au!

J4 Provisional Results
1. Korey McMachon – 1:07:58.653
2. Kyron Bacon – 1:10:03.156
3. Jayden Rudd – 1:11:21.303
4. Matthew Pye – 1:13:27.086
5. Matt Walters – 1:14:18.430
6. Raife Dooley – 1:15:42.053
7. Trent Brewster – 1:17:51.867
8. Benjamin Harris – 1:19:40.535
9. Daniel Van Der Watt – 1:19:55.864
10. Connor Albert – 1:21:10.377

J3 Provisional Results
1. Will Riordan – 1:10:41.727
2. Blake Hollis – 1:11:31.576
3. Ned Chapman – 1:14:21.213
4. Jasper Franklin – 1:16:20.880
5. Charlie Milton – 1:17:47.174
6. Benjamin Teed – 1:17:49.034
7. Sam Barton – 1:18:18.075
8. Thomas Teed – 1:22:41.025
9. Oscar Collins – 1:23:18.497
10 Levi Read – 1:23:52:504

J2 Provisional Results
1. Angus Riordan – 1:13:29.232
2. Billy Hargy – 1:16:46.742
3. Mackenzie Johnson – 1:18:43.360
4. Max Phillips – 1:19:32.509
5. Kobe Conley – 1:19:43.139
6. Zac Perry – 1:20:58.141
7. Harley Mystek – 1:22:00.771
8. William Dennett – 1:24:44.032
9 Taj Gow-Smith – 1:26:10.992
10. Thomas Vance – 1:29:36.694

Stay up to date with all the happenings of the 2018 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship by visiting the brand new AORC website at www.aorc.org.au! or by following the AORC on Twitter and Facebook as well as @aorc on Instagram.

Photos courtesy of John Pearson Media