2022 FINAL ROUND

Sometimes to look forward, you have to look back. The final round of the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores saw all the champions crowned, so we’re looking back to look ahead to 2023…

The 2022 ProMX MX1 class final round at Coolum, Queensland saw Red Plate holder Aaron Tanti of the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team secure the championship title. Despite entering the event with a comfortable lead over his rival Dean Ferris from HRC Honda Racing Australia, Tanti kept a smart race strategy, circulating in

6th position for most of the first Moto. Meanwhile, Wilson Todd claimed the first Moto victory with Todd Waters in second and Ferris in third.

In the second Moto, Kyle Webster and Wilson Todd of HRC Honda Racing Australia engaged in a fierce battle for the lead, with Webster emerging victorious. Todd Waters charged through the field once again and took the lead at the 10-minute mark, but he was caught by Webster and Todd, who worked together to reclaim the lead. However, Todd ran wide in the back section of the track, pushing Todd off the track and to the ground.

At the checkered flag, Webster took the victory, followed by Waters in second and Todd in third after remounting. The overall podium saw Todd claim his first THOR MX1 victory, with Waters in second and Webster in third.

Looking ahead to the 2023 season, Tanti’s strong performance and championship win suggest that he will be a top contender in the class, but a fit and fast Luke Clout would enjoy a level of favouritism as well. Kyle Webster would be looking for a full season to show what he is capable of.

The final round of the 2022 ProMX in the MX2 class at Coolum, Queensland was an exciting conclusion to the Pirelli MX2 Championship. Nathan Crawford of KTM Australia dominated the first Moto, taking the holeshot and establishing a strong lead. New Zealand wild card Hayden Smith on the GAS GAS 250 two stroke started off strong in 2nd, but was passed by SERCO Yamaha’s Jesse Dobson. However, Dobson was forced to withdraw from the race due to a shoulder injury. Jayce Cosford on his Yamaha YZ250f took over 2nd place, followed by Yamalube Yamaha’s Rhys Budd in 3rd and SERCO Yamaha’s Bailey Malkiewicz in 4th.

In the second Moto, Crawford once again took the holeshot and pulled away from the field. Dobson returned to the front and was running impressively in 2nd, but a big crash ended his race and his chances of finishing 3rd in the Pirelli MX2 Championship standings. WBR Bulk Nutrients Yamaha’s Levi Rogers emerged as a new contender in the final Moto, overtaking Crawford and winning the race with Crawford in 2nd and Malkiewicz in 3rd. Budd finished in 4th and Empire