Cody Cooper wins mainstream sporting award

Castrol Honda Red Rider Cody Cooper continued his top form by winning the Bay of Plenty’s Junior Sportsman of the Year Award, held at the Rotorua Convention Centre on the 12th of February.

Given the number of top young sports people in the Bay of Plenty and the nominees from sports as diverse as mountain biking and cricket, this award is a reflection of the huge effort that Cody has put in over the past year.

Castrol Honda Red Rider Race Team Manager Dave Borlase said: “We are delighted for Cody personally and also excited about the fact that a motocross rider and his achievements have been recognised at this level. I have seen Cody go from strength to strength, both as a person and as a rider. While the award recognises Cody’s success, credit must go to individuals whose input has been critical to Cody’s success to date. Individuals such as Shayne King, Darren Henderson, Richard Adamson and Glen “Jimmy” Maccartney who have all contributed hugely to Cody’s success.”

However looking forward the Castrol Honda Red Riders have a demanding year in both New Zealand and Australia and are looking forward to another successful year in Motocross