Team Motul Suzuki's Matt Moss and Lawson Bopping continue to
star in the 2014 Australian Supercross Championship, exiting last
weekend's Phillip Island round sitting first and second in the
five-round national series.
Contested alongside the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Moss
and Bopping dominated their respective heat races and claimed a
stunning 1-2 main event result on Saturday during round three,
riding the brand new 2015 Suzuki RM-Z450.
Sunday's fourth round was more challenging for Team Motul
Suzuki, however Moss was able to rise for his fourth consecutive
victory, while Bopping recovered from a first turn fall to finish a
hard-fought fourth - tying him for second in the series behind
Moss.
"It was great to win both main events after overcoming some
dramas in the Sunday heats, but I'm just happy with the way we are
going at the moment," Moss explained. "When you have the mindset of
wanting to finish on the podium, it seems to make winning come
easier for me. That's what I did - I just found myself in front and
led from there.
"Team Motul Suzuki had a great result on Saturday with Boppo and
I in 1-2, so it's really positive to deliver for the team and all
of our sponsors on the 2015 model RM-Z450. It's been a great series
for all of us so far and I can't wait for the indoor event at
Brisbane."
Bopping was also thrilled to stand on the podium again during
the weekend, called into the team alongside Moss for the supercross
series after sitting out much of this year's racing season.
"The weekend was good for us and another step in the right
direction," Bopping said. "Saturday was awesome, I won both my
heats and finished second to Matt in the final, so it was a perfect
day for Team Motul Suzuki.
"Sunday wasn't quite as good for me. I finished second in heat
one and won my second heat, which qualified me first, but then in
the final I was involved in a first turn pile-up and had to work my
way back to fourth by the finish of the race.
"I was happy with how I rode though, the 2015 RM-Z450 was great
all weekend and now we are tied second in the series, so it will be
a tight finish at Brisbane's final round next month. I just have to
keep pushing and the results should come."
Entering the final round at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 8
November, defending champion Moss carries a 22-point advantage due
to his perfect season to date, with Bopping tied for second after a
consistent effort across the season.
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SX1 round three results:
1. Matt MOSS (Team Motul Suzuki)
2. Lawson BOPPING (Team Motul Suzuki)
3. Jay MARMONT
4. Adam MONEA
5. Kirk GIBBS
6. Jesse DOBSON
7. Sam MARTIN
8. Josh CACHIA
9. James BOOTH-ELLIOT
10. Kieren TISDALE
SX1 round four results:
1. Matt MOSS (Team Motul Suzuki)
2. Jay MARMONT
3. Kirk GIBBS
4. Lawson BOPPING (Team Motul Suzuki)
5. Adam MONEA
6. Jesse DOBSON
7. Kade MOSIG
8. Keith TUCKER
9. Josh CACHIA
10. James BOOTH-ELLIOT
SX1 championship standings:
1. Matt MOSS (Team Motul Suzuki) 140
2. Lawson BOPPING (Team Motul Suzuki) 118
3. Adam MONEA 118
4. Kirk GIBBS 114
5. Jay MARMONT 104
6. Jesse DOBSON 95
7. Kade MOSIG 89
8. Josh CACHIA 88
9. Justin CARAFA 78
10. Sam MARTIN 74
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