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2017

Daniel Milner reigns supreme for the Yamaha AORC Senior Cross Country

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With the track conditions being optimal through the picturesque alpine and woodland areas near Rawson VIC, the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) was treated to a spectacular cross-country battle between the major competitors. Daniel Milner for the KTM Enduro led from the front to claim E2 victory.

E3: 

It was KTM Enduro Team Rider Lyndon Snodgrass who led the E3 pack around the track. Snodgrass was impressive with a total time of 3:01:59.833. Lachlan Stanford for Husqvarna Enduro Team managed a consistent ride throughout the cross-country race to finish in second with his total time of 3:02:26.722. Ahead of third placed KTM rider Tom Mason who concluded the day with a 3:06:42.151 time, managing to snatch third position from Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team’s Beau Ralston.

E2: 

KTM mounted Daniel Milner managed to finish top of the for the E2 class at Rawson. Milner finished the race with a total time of 3:00:53.102 Following close behind was Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team’s Joshua Green with his total lap time of 3:03:27.852 and third for the day was Yamaha’s Stefan Granquist with his time of 3:06:35.344, rounded out the top three.

Milner was ecstatic to make such a triumphant return to Yamaha AORC and shared his thoughts after taking the E2 victory this afternoon; “We went out there and charged to finish to end the day on top. I’m very happy with the team, the effort was unreal and the bike setup was spot on. The track got really rough with sharp edge terrain. Overall it was a good day for us and all that effort over the off-season is starting to pay off.” Milner said

E1

On top of his game for E1 was Wil Ruprecht for Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team. Ruprecht completed the cross country with a total time of 3:03:53.697.  Up next was KTM rider Jack Simpson with his total time of 3:05:31.651. To round out the top three Scott Keegan on his Yamaha put in an impressive performance with an aggregate time of 3:08:43.568

Transmoto EJ: 

The Transmoto 19 and Under class saw strong competition and showed the depth of rising talent within the class. Michael Driscoll managed the to bring home the win with a time of 3:11:37.729, while Fraser Higlett on his Husqvarna managed to finish second position with his time of 3:12:48.190. Sherco rider Nic Tomlinson who was behind in third with his 3:12:55.326 time.

Provisional Outright Results
1    Daniel MILNER            3:00:53.102
2    Lyndon SNODGRASS 3:01:59.833
3    Lachlan STANFORD    3:02:26.722
4    Joshua GREEN            3:03:27.852
5    Wil RUPRECHT            3:03:53.679
6    Jack SIMPSON             3:05:31.651
7    Stefan GRANQUIST     3:06:35.344
8    Tom MASON                 3:06:42.151
9    Beau RALSTON            3:06:43.281
10  Broc GRABHAM           3:08:28.264

E3 Provisional Results

  1. Lyndon Snodgrass – 3:01:59.833 (10 Laps)
  2. Lachlan Standford – 3:02:26.722 (10 Laps)
  3. Tom Mason – 3:06:42.151 (10 Laps)
  4. Beau Ralston – 3:06:43.281 (10 Laps)
  5. Jesse Lawton – 3:12:59.541  (10 Laps)
  6. Anthony Venn – 3:00:51.551 (9 Laps)
  7. Chris Perry – 2:00.:07.382 (6 Laps)

E2 Provisional Results

  1. Daniel Milner – 3:00:53.102 (10 Laps)
  2. Joshua Green – 3:03:27.852 (10 Laps)
  3. Stefan Granquist – 3:06:35.344 (10 Laps)
  4. Broc Grabham – 3:08:28.264 (10 Laps)
  5. Andrew Wilksch – 3:09:22.593 (10 Laps)
  6. Riley Graham – 3:12:16.372 (10 Laps)
  7. Jamie Robins – 3:14:31.387 (10 Laps)
  8. Josh Major – 3:18:53.890 (10 Laps)
  9. Tim Vare – 3:02:16.469 (9 Laps)
  10. 10. Trent Tucci – 3:02:32.057 (9 Laps)

E1 Provisional Results

  1. Will Ruprecht – 3:03:53.679 (10 Laps)
  2. Jack Simpson – 3:05:31.651 (10 Laps)
  3. Scott Keegan – 3:0843.568 (10 Laps)
  4. Baylee Davies – 3:14:04.061 (10 Laps)
  5. Brad Hardaker – 3:14:06.164 (10 Laps)
  6. Bayley Burt – 3:19:18.084 (10 Laps)
  7. Craig Prout – 3:02:53.529 (9 Laps)
  8. Matthew Zygarlicki – 3:04:41.159 (9 Laps)
  9. Justin Parker –  3:05:01.505 (9 Laps)
  10. Brad Matheson – 3:00:40.053 (8 Laps)

Transmoto EJ  Provisional Results

  1. Michael Driscoll – 3:11:37.729 (10 Laps)
  2. Fraser Higlett – 3:12:48.190  (10 Laps)
  3.  Nic Tomlinson – 3:12:55.326 (10 Laps)
  4.  Jacob Peacock – 3:00:31.516(9 Laps)
  5.  Johnson Dalton – 3:02:24.117  (9 Laps)
  6.  Reynders Jonte –  3:03:20.791 (9 Laps)
  7.  Lachlan Skinner – 3:06:31.175 (9 Laps)
  8.  Broomhall Seton – 3:09:05.622(9 Laps)
  9.  Will Price – 3:09:36.051 (9 Laps)
  10.  Scott Noble – 3:11:44.237 (9 Laps)

Image courtesy of John Pearson Media

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