Motorex KTM rider, Ryan Marmont (KTM 250 SX) has taken his first national motocross title after winning the final round of the Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship at the Nokia MX Nationals at Coolum Motocross Track today.

Marmont and No Fear Honda’s, Craig Anderson (CRF450) were each presented with a Gold dipped helmet after each rider won the 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship and 2006 Nokia MX Nationals respectively.

Last weekend, Anderson won the Nokia MX Nationals at Newcastle after finishing the penultimate round of the premier motocross series with an unbeatable advantage of 53 points. Anderson was unable to compete this weekend due to a thumb injury sustained in a practice incident three weeks ago which has required ongoing medical attention.

With Anderson and 2005 Series Champion, Daryl Hurley (RM-Z450) both out due to injury, Queensland’s Daniel Reardon (KX450F) won both motos in the final round of the Nokia MX Nationals. The round victory ensured that the Kawasaki Racing rider took second in the championship point score with 372 points, two behind Anderson.

In just his first year of making the step up to the senior Pro Open category, Reardon has confirmed that he is a future Australian motocross champion with the 20-year-old winning the last five motos of the Nokia MX Nationals. Today’s round victory was Reardon’s second in a row.

Third overall in the 2006 Nokia MX Nationals was No Fear Honda’s, Cody Cooper (CRF450) who despite failing to finish both motos of the round was able to finish the ten round series, 60 points behind Reardon.

With Reardon dominating the competition, it was up to three time Australian Motocross Championship winner, Darryll King (YZ450F) to take the fight to the Kawasaki rider by finishing third and second in the final two motos. It was King’s last competition in the Nokia MX Nationals with the New Zealander deciding to hang up his helmet and focus on his own projects across the Tasman.

Cheyne Boyd (YZ450F) finished off a successful day for the CDR/Nokia/Yamaha operation by finishing in third position overall after recording a fourth and third in the two motos of the round.

Last year’s Pro Lites winner, Cameron Taylor (YZ250F) was unable to catch Marmont for the series crown, with the Serco Yamaha rider taking second with 367 points, 47 behind the new champion. Third overall was Troy Dorron who was a further 58 points behind Taylor.

Marmont was able to finish the year on a high by taking victory in both motos. Second for the day was young Serco Yamaha rider, Jake Moss who finished third and second, with Taylor rounding out the top three for the round after he was placed second and fifth.

It was a dramatic conclusion to the inaugural YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, with first round winner, Kristy Gillespie pushing her bike across the finish line after a mechanical problem forced her to finish the race in 18th position.

Prior to the mechanical problem, Gillespie had won every single race of the newly incepted championship, which strives to showcase the talented female riders within in the Australian motocross industry. The young rider from Wodonga finished the series in third position overall.

New Zealand’s Emma Davis will go down in the history books as being the first winner of the YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, Davis finished second overall today after recording two seconds and a third in the second and final round of the series.

Round winner, Adelia Barton was runner up in the YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship after coming third, second and first in today’s two races.

In the 2006 Motul National Cup, Tom Ovens capped off a consistent year by winning the development series for riders wishing to make the step from amateur to professional status. Second overall was Victorian, Jarrod Long and Lawson Bopping rounded out the top three for the season.

With Ovens winning the series, Bopping came to the fore of the competition by taking the round victory by coming second and third in the two motos, second overall was Joel Bellchambers with Lawson Bopping rounding out the top three.

Kym Wright also finished the year on a high by winning the first moto ahead of Bellchambers and Bopping. The final race was won by Bopping followed by Ovens and Bellchambers.

Promoter of the Nokia MX Nationals, Kevin Williams said that the racing at Coolum topped off a fantastic year for the motocross competition.

“The racing today was fantastic and it was great to officially crown the winners of each championship,” Williams said.

“A number of people braved the showers that occurred at Coolum today with a strong crowd watching the on track battles.”

“It been an excellent year for the Nokia MX Nationals, with the racing on track the best it’s been for a long time and a number of off-track activities adding to the professionalism of the series.”

Craig Anderson – Winner, 2006 Nokia MX Nationals
“It been a trying time - with injury last year and coming back from the US I had placed huge expectations on myself last year to go out and win races. This year, the competition was great and if Hurley didn’t get hurt the championship would have been decided by the results in the last race.”

“Thanks to Katrina and Tatum for just everything – they are sort of the backbone of this operation and No Fear Honda who have put together a great motorcycle for me throughout the year.”

Daniel Reardon- Second, 2006 Nokia MX Nationals
“Definitely standing there at riders briefing at the first round of the series I didn’t expect to be in this position at the end of the year – it was something that I always wanted and was always at the back of my mind – I thought a podium would be great but second is unreal.”

“I would like to thank Kawasaki Racing those guys do an awesome job, Rossco, Charlie my mechanic, my practice mechanic Wardy, all those guys play such a big part in my life and career and it is really important to have those guys there.”

Cody Cooper - Third, 2006 Nokia MX Nationals
“I had bike problems in both motos today and unfortunately recorded a DNF in both of them. My starts were good and it certainly made it easier for the start of the races.”

“My goal was to get on the podium at the end of the year and I have managed to achieve that – I would like to thank all the other guys for the good races which have been contested throughout the year.”

Ryan Marmont - Winner, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship
“It’s been a long series, I’ve pretty much had these guys biting at my tail and when I lost the lead halfway through the championship due to flat tyre and it took a bit of pressure off me and I was able to turn it all around and managed to be consistent to maintain my points lead.”

“I got second last year, it is great to win a National Motocross Competition – it is certainly not something which I will forget in a hurry.”

Cameron Taylor - Second, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship
“The very first race of the year I didn’t finish due to exhaust failure so it was obviously a shocking start and I played catch up from then on. I got reasonably close to the lead mid series but Ryan [Marmont] really put it together during the last part of the series and showed he disserved that number one plate.”

“Runner up is still a good spot to be on podium. But I’m just going to remind Doggy that the number one plate is on loan and hopefully I can get it back next year.”

Troy Dorron - Third, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship
“I had a few bike dramas today and two DNF’s were definitely not the way I wanted to finish the series, the bike stopped in both motos.”

“I’m pretty excited with third overall, the plan was to get second if I could as I knew first was out of range. I found a bit of speed from last year and I was happy about that. I guess it hurt me the Toowoomba round which I did not get any points, but everybody has their hard luck stories. It is good to get on the podium, and I would love to be back next year and try and get that Gold Helmet.”

Emma Davis - Winner, 2006 YMF Loan Women’s Championship
“I’m pretty stoked with this achievement. We came over [from New Zealand] with the full package and bad luck to Kristy who did a great job throughout the series. My team and mechanic worked well and we were able to take the title.”

“I came out [to Australia] because there are a lot more faster riders and it is held pretty highly to win an Australian title. All the New Zealand Women Nationals start in August, and I encourage Australian girls to come over and mix it up with us. That will be my next focus.”

Adelia Barton - Second, 2006 YMF Loan Women’s Championship
“Under different circumstances I would feel better about my position in the championship – it is a little disappointing as Kristy [Gillespie] was unable to finish the last race. Hopefully there will be more rounds next year which would make the competition awesome.”

“My Suzuki has been unreal and it managed to stay strong in tough track conditions. The club has done a fantastic job preparing the track.”

Kristy Gillespie – Third, 2006 YMF Loan Women’s Championship
“I don’t know what happened in the last moto. The bike died about five times and then I’d get it going again. On the last lap I was over the table top when it stopped again and I ended up pushing it over the line.”

“It is really good to be recognised with a Women’s Championship and finally get the same status as the guys. Hopefully next year get a few more rounds for us all to compete in. “

Tom Ovens – Winner, 2006 Motul National Cup
“It’s awesome to win the series. I came into the year hoping for a top five and to win is excellent.”

“I have been working full time this year and I have made sure that when I train I put in 100 percent into it and I think it has made everything better.”

Jarrod Long - Second, 2006 Motul National Cup
“It is awesome to finish second in the championship. The support I’ve got from my family, friends and Williams’ has given me good insight into racing at this elite level of the sport.”

“From the first round things have been unbelievable and to the take the second race win at Gillman was excellent and I feel as thought I have been riding good all year.”

Lawson Bopping - Third, 2006 Motul National Cup
“It’s pretty good to finish third in the National Cup. It could have been better by finishing higher on the podium but overall I am happy.”

“At the start of the season, I just struggled a bit and started getting results from Geelong and after that I just tried to be consistent to get more points.”

Daniel Reardon - Winner, 2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Ten
“This round was awesome, I now have five moto wins under my belt, which is really good, when the track was really tough. The competition is now at a point where you sit on the start line it is hard to know how you are going to go.”

“I now have more confidence for sure - once you get your first moto win then you think you can do it again. I will certainly carry the confidence for supercross.”

Darryll King - Second, 2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Ten
“I felt really sharp on the pike today. It was fantastic to perform at the front of the field and get a podium for Yamaha.”

“I almost wish I had of felt this good at round one of the series, but I’ve had a lot of fun throughout the year.”

Cheyne Boyd - Third 2006, Nokia MX Nationals, Round Ten
“I am happy to finish the season a lot better than when I first started - my speed has definitely picked up over the last three rounds.”

“I am a little disappointed with today’s effort. I made my way to second in the first moto and hit a wall and went backwards after that. In the second moto I crashed all by myself, but that’s motocross and the good thing about it was that I didn’t get hurt.”

Ryan Marmont - Winner, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Ten
“I didn’t have a good qualifying time today with the track being so sloppy. But I managed to get a good start in the first moto and I knew I had some good speed, and managed to win the first moto comfortably. I was in second at the start of moto two behind Jake Moss, he had a hot speed and he gave me the lead easy when he fell. It made my job a bit easier and basically I tried to pick good lines.”

“Each time we come to the Coolum Club it gets better and better. My hat goes off to them and I am looking forward to coming back next year.”

Jake Moss - Second, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship Round Ten
“It was awesome to finish on the podium again today.”

“We now need to focus on stepping up to another level of motocross for next year and running with the front runners consistently. I look forward to being a leader in the field in 2007.”

Cameron Taylor - Third, 2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Ten
“I got a good start in the first moto and worked way to second, by the time I was placed there Ryan had a good lead – he rode well. In the second moto I didn’t get as good a start and worked my way to fifth. It was extremely difficult as the clutch starting going in my bike and I threw my goggles off so the last ten minutes pretty tough. I had my eyes set on third and those few dramas set me back a bit.”

“After the first moto, I was hoping for the win as it would have been the best way to go out of series. But third is better than fourth and it was consistent result for me to go home with and come back next year with even more determination to win.”

2006 Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open, Round Ten, Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing
2. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
3. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
4. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
5. Daniel McCoy Motorex KTM
6. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing
7. Luke Burkhart Team Shift Motul Suzuki
8. Ford Dale CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
9. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports
10. Barry Morris 24 Seven Racing.

2006 Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open, Round Ten, Moto Two Results (Top Ten)
1. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing
2. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
3. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing
4. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
5. Luke Burkhart Team Shift Motul Suzuki
6. Lee Ellis Motorex KTM
7. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing
8. Dean Porter Privateer
9. Ford Dale CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
10. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha

2006 Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open, Round Ten, Round Results (Top Ten)
1. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing 50
2. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 42
3. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 36
4. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing 35
5. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 33
6. Luke Burkhart Team Shift Motul Suzuki 30
7. Ford Dale CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 25
8. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports 22
9. Brent Landman Team TroyLee Design, Motul, Pro Kawasaki 18
10. Barry Morris 24 Seven Racing 17

2006 Nokia MX Nationals Championship
1. Craig Anderson No Fear Honda 374
2. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing 372
3. Cody Cooper No Fear Honda 314
4. Daryl Hurley Team Shift Motul Suzuki 313
5. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 308
6. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 270
7. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing 241
8. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing 208
9. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 202
10. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports 199

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites, Round Ten, Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM
2. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha
3. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha
4. Brenden Harrison KTM Australia, Thor, Spy
5. Robbie Marshall Serco Yamaha
6. Cody Mackie Team TroyLee Design, Motul, Pro Kawasaki
7. Danny Anderson No Fear Honda
8. Mick Micdermid Floyd Parks Kawasaki, Splitrock, Scott, One Industries
9. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing
10. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Bridgestone, Sullen

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites, Round Ten, Moto Two Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM
2. Cody Mackie Team TroyLee Design, Motul Pro Kawasaki
3. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha
4. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Bridgestone, Sullen
5. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha
6. Robbie Marshall Serco Yamaha
7. Justin McDonald Mid City Motorcycles
8. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing
9. Brock Winston Privateer
10. Mick Macdermid Floyd Parks Kawasaki, Splitrock, Scott, One Industries

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites, Round Ten, Round Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM 50
2. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha 40
3. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha 38
4. Cody Mackie Team TroyLee Design, Motul Pro Kawasaki 37
5. Robbie Marshall Serco Yamaha 31
6. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, Karcher, Motorex, Bridgestone, Sullen 29
7. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing 25
8. Mick Macdermid Floyd Parks Kawasaki, Splitrock, Scott, One Industries 24
9. Danny Anderson No Fear Honda 20
10. Justin McDonald Mid City Motorcycles 19

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites, Championship Point Score
1. Ryan Marmont Motrex KTM 414
2. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha 367
3. Troy Dorron No Fear Honda 309
4. Robbie Marshall Serco Yamaha 267
5. Cody Mackie Team Troy Lee Design, Motul, Pro Kawasaki 262
6. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha 242
7. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, Karcher, Motorex, Bridgestone, Sullen 230
8. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing 228
9. Kade Mosig Fox Full Throttle Sports 208
10. Danny Anderson No Fear Honda 184

YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, Round Two, Moto One (Top Ten)
1. Kristy Gillespie Wodonga KTM, Spy
2. Emma Davis Motorex KTM, www.energycntrepoint.co.nz
3. Adelia Barton Privateer
4. Tahlia Neilson MX Rad, Alloy MX, Ficeda, Yamaha
5. Alison Parker Ballards Offroad
6. Kiera Smith Burdekin Motorcycles, Bennetts Exhaust, Thor, Silkolene
7. Bec Lipsett No Fear Honda
8. Elizabeth Lee Peter Stevens Geelong, Fox, Alpinestar, Oakley, Dunlop
9. Annalise Chester Privateer
10. Rebecca Bateman Husky Chix Racing, Paul Feeney Group

YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, Round Two, Moto Two (Top Ten)
1. Kristy Gillespie Wodonga KTM, Spy
2. Adelia Barton Privateer
3. Emma Davis Motorex KTM, www.energycentrepoint.co.nz
4. Rebecca Lipsett No Fear Honda
5. Alison Parker Ballards Offroad
6. Lauren Parsons Privateer
7. Jemma Wilson Privateer
8. Kiera Smith Burdekin Motorcycles, Bennetts Exhaust, Thor, Silkolene
9. Rebecca Bateman Husky Chix Racing, Paul Feeney Group
10. Annalise Chester Privateer

YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, Round Two, Moto Three (Top Ten)
1. Adelia Barton Privateer
2. Emma Davis Motorex KTM, www.energycentrepoint.co.nz
3 Rebecca Lipsett No Fear Honda
4. Alison Parker Ballards Offroad
5. Lauren Parsons Privateer
6. Kiera Smith Burdekin Motorcycles, Bennetts Exhaust, Thor, Silkolene
7. Elizabeth Lee Peter Stevens Geelong, Fox, Aplinestar, Oakley, Dunlop
8. Jemma Wilson Privateer
9. Eloise Hughes Privateer
10. Brooke Thiemann Dalby Moto, Men @ Work, Michellin

YMF Loan Australian Women’s Championship, Round Two, Round Results
1. Adelia Barton Privateer 67
2. Emma Davis Motorex KTM, www.energycntrepoint.co.nz 64
3. Kristy Gillespie Wodonga KTM, Spy 53
4. Rebecca Lipsett No Fear Honda 52
5. Alison Parker Ballards Offroad 50
6. Kiera Smith Burdekin Motorcycles, Bennetts Exhaust, Thor, Silkolene 43
7. Lauren Parsons Privateer 38
8. Annalise Chester Privateer 33
9. Jemma Wilson Privateer 32
10. Elizabeth Lee Peter Stevens Geelong, Fox, Alpinestar, Oakley, Dunlop 31

2006 YMF Loan Women’s Championship Point Score
1. Emma Davis Motorex KTM, www.energycntrepoint.co.nz 108
2. Adelia Barton Privateer 107
3. Kristy Gillespie Wodonga KTM, Spy 103
4. Kiera Smith Burdekin Motorcycles, Bennetts Exhaust, Thor, Silkolene 76
5. Alison Parker Ballards Offroad 75
6. Rebecca Lipsett No Fear Honda 71
7. Lauren Parsons Privateer 70
8. Eloise Hughes Privateer 57
9. Annalise Chester Privateer 55
10. Tahlia Neilson MX Rad, Alloy MX, Ficeda, Yamaha 54

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Six Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au
2. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre
3. Lawson Bopping Shift Motul Suzuki, Mat Mladdin
4. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO
5. Kyle DiCecco Privateer
6. Jason Hackett Orange KTM Motorcycles
7. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong
8. Brenton Keep Swan Hill Suzuki
9. Brendan Duck Privateer
10. Kyle Nagle Coastal KTM

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Six, Moto Two Results (Top Ten)
1. Lawson Bopping Shift Motul Suzuki, Mat Mladdin
2. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong
3. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre
4. Mitch Pirotta On Two Wheels Motorsports, Yamaha, Swann Insurance
5. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO
6. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au
7. Matthew Arnauthovic Jeffery Honda
8. Kyle Nagle Coastal KTM
9. Kyle DiCecco Privateer
10. Dean Ferris Private

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Six, Round Results (Top Ten)
1. Lawson Bopping Shift Motul Suzuki, Mat Mladdin 45
2. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre 42
3. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au 40
4. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong 36
5. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO 34
6. Kyle DiCecco Privateer 28
7. Mitch Pirotta On Two Wheels Motorsports, Yamaha, Swann Insurance 24
8. Kyle Nagle Coastal KTM 24
9. Brenton Keep Swan Hill Suzuki 19
10. Matthew Arnauthovic Jeffery Honda 18

2006 Motul National Cup, Championship Point Score
1. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong 220
2. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO 182
3. Lawson Bopping Shift Motul Suzuki, Mat Mladdin 175
4. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au 171
5. Mark Grove Scrivens Consolidated Industries 160
6. Kyle Nagle Coastal KTM 144
7. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre 132
8. Matthew Arnautovic Jeffery Honda 128
9. Kyle DiCecco Privateer 119
10. Brenton Keep Swan Hill Suzuki 118