Round 1 Motocross Pro-Open 7 April 2009 CDR Rockstar Yamaha second in first motocross shootout of the year
After dominating the Australian Motocross Championship last year, CDR Rockstar Yamaha have opened their attack on back-to-back series crowns with Jay Marmont and Cheyne Boyd finishing second and fifth respectively at the opening round of the 2009 series at Albury-Wodonga on the weekend.
Marmont displayed the same consistent form that saw him claim the title last year with the Wollongong based rider finishing in the top three in each of the three 20 minute motos, including victory in the final race .
After opening his Australian Motocross title defence in second, Marmont is confident the team will be able to replicate the success of 2008.
“You know I race to win and it would have been good to walk away with a win but I got some good points and the day ended on a positive note so overall I am feeling confident going into the next round,” said Marmont who also recorded the fastest time in qualifying.
“As the number one plate holder there is certainly a target on my back but yesterday we proved that my preparation for the championship has been good and now it is a matter of myself and the team dotting all the I's and crossing the T's right through to the final round of the series.
“The team has put a lot of effort into getting everything ready for the season and I would like to thank them for a fantastic result,” he concluded.
With Marmont showing a return to form it was a dramatic day for his team-mate Cheyne Boyd who finished fifth overall and had his work cut out for him to when he crashed heavily in the final two races.
After falling to the rear of the field Boyd was forced to pick his way through the pack twice and impressively made his way back into the top ten each time finishing seventh and fourth.
“Yesterday I felt the best I ever have going into the start of a new championship – I felt comfortable on the bike, had no injuries hanging over my head and my fitness is the best it has ever been,” Boyd said.
“It was an extremely challenging day and to say that it tested my patience is an understatement, however on the upside it was a good bad day to have and I was happy with my speed considering it was the first round of the year,” Boyd added.
CDR Rockstar Yamaha Team Principal, Craig Dack said the team performed well in tough conditions.
“It was extremely tricky out there as the track was extremely rutted out and both Jay [Marmont] and Cheyne [Boyd] did well considering the conditions,” Dack said.
“It was our plan this weekend to walk away with a solid amount of points in the account and overall I think we did that with Jay performing consistently inside the top three and Cheyne showing some great speed to make his way through the field on two occasions,” Dack concluded.
The second round of the 2009 Australian Motocross Championship will take place in Canberra in two weeks time.
Australian Motocross Championship (Pro Open) – After 1 of 8 Rounds
1. Todd Waters 69 points
2. Jay Marmont 67 points
3. Andrew McFarlane 53 points
4. Cody Mackie 51 points
5. Cheyne Boyd 50 points
6. Michael Addison 40 points
7. Brent Landman 39 points
8. Craig Anderson 36 points
9. Cameron Taylor 33 points
10. Riley Graham 32 points
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