Jake Wright takes 2nd overall place at Sunshine State Series.
The final round of The Shell Advance Sunshine series was held at Coolum with Husqvarna Jake Wright taking home 2nd in the Junior 15 year’s class.
With a major crash for Wright in the first race cost him the championship. In race one, Wright crashed into the first corner. Having riders running over him, Wright managed to get going from last position and finish 11th.
In the second race, Wright knowing his chances for winning the series might be out of reach; Wright rode aggressively and took his Husqvarna 144cc into 2nd place.
In the last race, Wright had the worst gate position. Wright took of mid pack and finished 3rd.
"What can I say, I am disappointed what happened in race one which cost me the championship by 2 points, but that’s racing. I have been so happy throughout the series to be riding my Husqvarna 144cc against all the 250’s and knowing I was able to win the series. I like to thank Husqvarna Australia for all their help and my sponsors." said Wright.
Overall 15 Year’s class
1st Tynan Hobson Kawasaki 340
2nd Jake Wright Husqvarna 338
3rd Jackson Jones Honda 324
4th Shaun Redhead Yamaha
294 5th Jake Gook Kawasaki 254