2002 Honda Australia Junior Motocross Championship starts today
The 2002 Australian Junior Motocross Championship starts today, in
Western Australia.
The Championship is being promoted by the West Australian Junior
Moto-Cross Club and will be held at the Chidlow Motocross Track.
The event attracts huge rider numbers and this year?s event should be no
exception, with over 300 entrants expected. Last year?s event in
Victoria had an amazing 472 entries.
The event is staged over a five-day period, such is its popularity, and
is an ideal measuring stick for the stars of tomorrow.
Honda Australia is the event?s major sponsor for the second year in a
row,
Names to watch from the Honda Team are Bryan Staring (15), Bronte
Holland (14), Matt Gangell (13) and Shaun Williamson (12).
Honda Team Manager, Andrew Johnson said recently, ?Junior Motocross is
where it all begins for any upcoming motorcycle star, whether it is
off-road or on-road racing. We have seen the talent that has already
come through the Honda juniors and I can just imagine what the new boys
will bring to the sport.?
Stay tuned to HYPERLINK http://www.ma.org.au/ as we bring you news and
information about the event.