Craig Anderson (CRF 450) and Ryan Marmont (KTM250SXF) have dominated the fourth round of the Nokia MX Nationals with both riders recording a clean sweep in the Pro Open and Pro Lites classes respectively at Conondale’s Green Park Motocross circuit today.

Anderson stamped his authority on the Pro Open proceedings early, with the No Fear Honda rider winning both motos in a spectacular fashion. Throughout the first moto the multiple Australian motocross champion was able to hold out his team-mate, Cody Cooper (CRF 450) and an extremely fast Daniel Reardon (KX450F).

The second moto victory did not come as easy, with Anderson beating Team Shift Motul Suzuki rider, Daryl Hurley to the chequered flag after a mammoth battle in the final stages of the race. Once again Reardon rounded out the top three providing the Kawasaki Racing rider with valuable championship points.

With two moto victories under his belt, Anderson recorded his first round victory of 2006 with defending champion and current series leader, Hurley finishing second. Reardon once again showed that he is also a contender in the fierce championship chase by finishing third overall.

Anderson’s position today has helped him to close the championship lead established by Hurley over the first three rounds of the Nokia MX Nationals and now the Honda rider is only sixteen points off the lead on one-hundred-and-sixty-one. Reardon has improved his overall position and is now third with one-hundred-and-thirty-two points.

In the Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites, Marmont conquered the competition by taking victory in both motos. However, the Motorex KTM rider was not left unchallenged with round three winner, Mitch Hoad (KX250F) taking the race lead prior to disaster striking and his Kawasaki being forced to retire due to mechanical problems.

No Fear Honda rider, Troy Dorron (CRF 250) rode consistently around the Conondale grass track and was inside the top two for both motos. Serco Yamaha team mates, Cameron Taylor (YZ250F) and Jake Moss (YZ250F) rounded out the top three in the first and second races respectively.

Marmont’s spectacular riding guaranteed him the round victory today, with Troy Dorron making another welcomed appearance at the podium presentation. Moss recorded his best round result for 2006 by completing the top three for the weekend.

Marmont’s consistent approach to the year continues to pay him dividends and as a result he leads the Maxxis Pro Lites Championship with one-hundred-and-sixty-six points. He is followed by Dorron, who is eighteen points in arrears with defending champion, Taylor in third position.

The second round of the Motul National Cup also produced its fair share of action with Tom Ovens (CRF250) further extending his championship lead to seventy-eight points. Series debutant Jarrod Long (YZ250) also continues to excel in the competition and is currently thirteen points behind Ovens. Mark Grove (CRF250) slipped one position and now occupies third in the point score.

However, today’s Motul National Cup round win belonged to Kym Wright (YZ250) who secured the victory after finishing second in both motos. He was joined on the podium by Ovens and Kyle DiCecco (CRF250).

Moto victories were recorded by Grove and Ovens with Mitchell Pirotta (YZ250) and Kyle Neagle (KTM250) each claiming third in the two races.

According to Nokia MX Nationals Series Promoter, Kevin Williams round four of the Nokia MX Nationals was a huge success with a large number of people travelling to the Conondale circuit to enjoy a day of action packed racing.

“Without a doubt everybody here had a fantastic day,” Williams stated, “there was a large crowd at the event with the great weather complementing the action on track.”

“Conondale is certainly a special place with the spectacular grass track constructed from a paddock by the hard working Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Club volunteers the Saturday before racing. We have been visiting Conondale for a number of years and once again the track did not disappoint.”

The competitors will now take a break and return to racing on Sunday 21 May at Barrabool in Victoria.

Craig Anderson – Winner Round Three Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open

“It has been a long time since we recorded a round win and today’s victory was the result of us putting our head down and bum up to ensure that everything was right on the day. However, you cannot forget it is only one race and the two guys sitting next to me here on the podium are fast and are also going to be chasing the best result possible throughout the year.”

“Barrabool is a tough track, which is extremely fast, however, I’m sure we can put in a big effort during the next two weeks and be up the pointy end of the field once again.”

Daryl Hurley– Runner Up Round Three Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open

“Today was a bit of a cat and mouse game as Ando [Craig Anderson] and I engaged in a battle for the final moto win.”

“To win the championship you need to be consistent, we know and are fully aware of this and each round we keep working to record the most points possible.”

Daniel Reardon – Third Round Three Nokia MX Nationals Pro Open

“The track today was great and the club did a great job preparing it for us. It was different to usual and provided us all with a challenge which was good.”

“The next round of the series at Barrabool, as I haven’t raced there, it is a new track for me which is always exciting.”

Ryan Marmont - Winner Round Three Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites

“We felt good coming into this round and all the hard work has definitely paid off with me recording my first round victory of the year.”

“The shoulder reconstruction which I had at the start of the year is now not even in the back of my mind, I’m feeling great and really enjoying the racing.”

Troy Dorron – Runner Up Round Three Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites

“I thought the track was good today, it was a little bit slippery early in the day, but it had to be to ensure it was in top condition for racing – the surface turned out to be really nice to ride on.”

“I’m happy with the way I rode today and we can certainly take a lot of positives away from the event.”

Matt Moss – Third Round Three Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites

“I was happy with the way I rode today, it was great to get through both motos without a crash and finish the race in a strong position.”

“ I couldn’t have achieved what I did today without the support of my Dad and the whole Serco Yamaha team.”

2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Four, Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Craig Anderson No Fear Honda
2. Cody Cooper No Fear Honda
3. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing
4. Daryl Hurley Team Shift Motul Suzuki
5. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
6. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
7. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
8. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing
9. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing
10. Ford Dale CDR/Nokia/Yamaha

2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Four, Moto Two Results (Top Ten)
1. Craig Anderson No Fear Honda
2. Daryl Hurley Team Shift Motul Suzuki
3. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing
4. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing
5. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
6. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha
7. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing
8. Nathan Brochtrup Suzuki of Newcastle, Ficeda
9. Paul Broomfield Privateer
10. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports

2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Four, Round Overall (Top Ten)
1. Craig Anderson No Fear Honda 50
2. Daryl Hurley Team Shift Motul Suzuki 40
3. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing 40
4. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 32
5. Cody Cooper No Fear Honda 32
6. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing 31
7. Matt Moss CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 29
8. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing 26
9. Nathan Brochtrup Suzuki of Newcastle, Ficeda 23
10. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports 18

2006 Nokia MX Nationals, Round Four, Series Points Score (Top Ten after four rounds)
1. Daryl Hurley Team Shift Motul Suzuki 177
2. Craig Anderson No Fear Honda 161
3. Daniel Reardon Kawasaki Racing 132
4. Cody Cooper No Fear Honda 128
5. Darryll King CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 124
6. Shayne King Kawasaki Racing 122
7. Cheyne Boyd CDR/Nokia/Yamaha 103
8. Craig Carmichael Team Seven M2R Racing 91
9. Timmy Weigand Motorex KTM 84
10. Peter Boyle Fox Full Throttle Sports 83

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Four, Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM
2. Troy Dorron No Fear Honda
3. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha
4. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha
5. Michael Phillips Teknik Racing
6. Toby Price Kawasaki Racing
7. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Oakley, Fox
8. Kirk Gibbs Privateer
9. Nick Saunders Teknik Racing
10. Danny Anderson No Fear Honda

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Four, Moto Two Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM
2. Troy Dorron No Fear Honda
3. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha
4. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha
5. Cody Mackie Team Troy Lee Designs, Motul Pro Kawasaki
6. Kade Mosig Fox Full Throttle Sports Honda
7. Michael Phillips Teknik Racing
8. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Oakley, Fox
9. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing
10. Lewis Stewart Barry Francis Honda

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Four, Round Results (Top Ten)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM 50
2. Troy Dorron No Fear Honda 44
3. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha 38
4. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha 38
5. Michael Phillips Teknik Racing 30
6. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Oakley, Fox 27
7. Kade Mosig Fox Full Throttle Sports Honda 25
8. Toby Price Kawasaki Racing 20
9. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing 19
10. Nick Saunders Teknik Racing 18

2006 Maxxis Tyres Pro Lites Championship, Round Four, Series Point Score (Top Ten after four rounds)
1. Ryan Marmont Motorex KTM 166
2. Troy Dorron No Fear Honda 148
3. Cameron Taylor Serco Yamaha 135
4. Jake Moss Serco Yamaha 107
5. Kade Mosig Fox Full Throttle Sports Honda 107
6. Mitch Hoad Kawasaki Racing 104
7. Shane Metcalfe Team Seven M2R Racing 88
8. Michael Phillips Teknik Racing 84
9. Bronte Holland KTM Electric 82
10. Michael Addison Belmont Tools, WA KTM Dealer Team, Oakley, Fox 81

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Two, Moto One Results (Top Ten)
1. Mark Grove Scrivens Consolidated Industries
2. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au
3. Mitchell Pirotta On Two Wheels Motorsports, Yamaha
4. Mathew Haskins Academy Development Team
5. Michael Parsons HRW Racing Pro Kawasaki
6. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre
7. Kyle DiCecco Privateer
8. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO
9. Joey Ringwood Privateer
10. Ivan Long Coonalpyn Farm Machinery

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

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Two, Overall Results (Top Ten)
1. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au 44
2. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong 33
3. Kyle DiCecco Privateer 32
4. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre 31
5. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO 28
6. Matthew Haskins Academy Development Team 28
7. Kyle Nagle Elliot Brothers Honda, Ram Racing Trailers 27
8. Mark Grove Scrivens Consolidated Industries 25
9. Mitchell Pirotta On Two Wheels Motorsports, Yamaha 20
10. Joey Ringwood Privateer 19

2006 Motul National Cup, Round Two, Series Point Score (Top Ten after two rounds)
1. Tom Ovens Peter Stevens Motorcycles Geelong 78
2. Jarrod Long Stuart Simmons Motorcycles, Alloy, Matrix, AXO 65
3. Mark Grove Scrivens Consolidated Industries 65
4. Kym Wright www.ficeda.com.au 50
5. Kyle Nagle Elliot Brothers Honda, Ram Racing Trailers 49
6. Joel Bellchambers City Bike Centre 44
7. Mitchell Pirotta On Two Wheels Motorsports, Yamaha 44
8. Brenton Keep Swan Hill Suzuki 44
9. Matthew Amautovic Jeffery Honda 37
10. Ivan Long Coonalpyn Farm Machinery 35