Yamaha AORC Masters, Womens, Vets tear up the Rawson track!
The Vets, Masters and Womens classes took to the track for a cross-country format race for the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC). With the track in great condition, all three classes managed the pace exceptionally well and put on a show for the spectators.
Masters
The over 45’s class had 34 competitors making up the Masters class. The Masters class allow machines of any capacity. it was Derek Grundy to finish top with a total time of 1:56:24.568 for the DSR Motul/Perelli Sherco Off Road Racing Team. Derek posted a best lap time of 19:08.317. Approximately six minutes behind was KTM rider Michael Widdison with a total time of 2:02:34.808. Third position belonged to Wayne Vanderberg on his KTM with his total time of 2:05:16.420. It’s great to see the Masters duking it out with the sport they are so passionate about.
Womens
For the Womens championship it would be Yamaha rider Jemma Wilson to take first place with a total time of 1:55:33.675. Coming up in second place was Emelie Karlsson on her Yamaha who took 1:56:50.454 to finish the six laps. Rounding out the top three for the Womens was Sophie Coldicutt on a Yamaha. Coldicutt finished with a total time of 2:00:33.839. Wilson will be looking to back up her phenomenal performance in the sprint races tomorrow.
Vets
The Vets showcased Jade Gartlan on a TM EN 300 in first position for the Vets class with a total lap time of 3:09:17.921. Up next was David Murray on a Husaberg, with his total time of 3:09:55.596. David Moody finished in third position with a total time of 3:10:35.737 on a Yamaha.
Masters
- Derek Grundy – 1:56:24.568 6laps
- Michael Widdison – 2:02:34.808 6 Laps
- Wayne Vandenberg – 2:05:48.892 6 Laps
- Rob Mystek – 2:07:48.783 6 Laps
- Andrew Bespalov – 2:07.48.783 6 Laps
- Craig Treasure – 2:09:41.994 6 Laps
- Peter Schaper – 2:10:10.097 6 Laps
- Robert Barton – 2:10:15.231 6 Laps
- Ray Scott – 2:11:41.448 6 Laps
- 10. Ken Burt – 2:11:51.653 6 Laps
Womens
- Jemma Wilson – 1:55:33.675 (6 Laps)
- Emelie Karlsson – 1:56:50.454 (6 Laps)
- Sophie Coldicutt – 2:00:33.839 (6 Laps)
- Tegan Hall – 2:05:44.264 (6 Laps)
- Emma Broadbent – 2:08:01.982 (6 Laps)
- Kate Norman – 2:00:17.729 (5 Laps)
- Angela Scott – 2:12:56.669 (5 Laps)
- Stacey Thompson – 2:13:56.509 (5 Laps)
Vets
- Jade Gartlan – 3:09:17.921 (6 laps)
- David Murray – 3:09:55.596 6 Laps
- David Moody – 3:10:35.737 6 Laps
- Con Privitera – 3:12:05:201 6 Laps
- Lou Stylianou – 3:14:05.138 6 Laps
- Scott Szabo – 3:15:29.122 6 Laps
- Dave Jongebloed – 2:57:45.590 6 Laps
- Glenn Stiles – 3:02:11.475 Laps
- Anthony Greene – 2:56:58.334
- 10.Trevor Duncan – 3:05:03.434
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