Welcome To The First Tasmanian AORC In Wynyard
Welcome to the series finale of the 2022 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship presented by MXstore (AORC)! Rounds 11 & 12 sets a picturesque scene here in Wynyard, Tasmania marking the first ever AORC event in the southern state. This weekend features two one-day Enduro’s and after yesterday’s 20ml of rainfall, conditions are set to make the final two Rounds nice and tricky as we gear up to crown 13 class Champions.
Before we go racing bright and early tomorrow, find everything you need to know about Rounds 11 & 12 here in Wynyard, below.
Rider List
Didn’t you know? The rider list is ready to check out online! Download the list before the competition heats up tomorrow, to keep track of your favourite rider.
On the leader board, E1 is currently held by Yamaha’s Kyron Bacon by 34 points ahead of GASGAS’s Korey McMahon. In E2, Yamaha’s Josh Green holds a pretty comfortable lead ahead of Beta’s Fraser Higlett, with a 49-point lead. Simford Racing’s Andy Wilksch continues to protect his E3 first-place position ahead of Sherco’s Jonte Reynders, by 20 points. Yamaha’s Jess Gardiner holds a 27-point lead ahead of KTM’s Emelie Karlsson in EW. The tightest competition undeniably sits in EJ, where KTM’s Riley McGillivray is just 13 points ahead of Will Dennett and holds a 25-point lead on Billy Hargy!
Visit Wynyard
Best known for its most recognisable landmark, Table Cape – fondly coined by locals as ‘the Cape’ – Wynyard, Tasmania is a coastal plateau and plug of an old volcano. Spring has become a pivotal time to visit, with crowds flocking to Table Cape’s tulip farm.
With large enough tulip formations that you can see from the air, this is truly the perfect time to visit this stunning town, nestled right up against the ocean. To find out more about visiting Wynyard, please click here.
Timing
For all timing and results throughout the weekend, we recommend MYLAPS available via the AORC Timing page, or you can download the MYLAPS app via the App Store or Google Play.*
For greater insight into this weekend’s results, you can also download the Race Monitor app via the App Store or Google Play.
Socials*
Stay up to date with all the happenings of the 2022 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship by visiting the AORC Website at aorc.org.au, or by following the Yamaha AORC on Twitter and Facebook as well as @aorc on Instagram. Don’t forget to download the Official AORC app via Team App. It’s as easy as download Team App and search ‘AORC’!*
*Please note that reception is limited on site at AORC, so results and updates may be limited or delayed. Please be patient and all updates will be delivered as soon as is possible.
Words by Caitlin Hynes. Image courtesy of Troy Pears.
