The Monster Energy MX Nationals returned from its mid-season break with round 6 of the championship (round 5 for MXD) held in glorious conditions at Hervey Bay in Queensland.

MX2
Also putting on a glorious day were the Queensland-based Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing team of Luke Styke and Kirk Gibbs, who claimed a 1-2 finish in the Motul MX2 category, with series leader Luke Styke winning ahead of teammate Kirk Gibbs.

Styke won the opening two motos, before finishing fourth in the final moto to secure the overall round victory. The result sees Styke build a 46-point lead in the championship after six of 10 rounds.

“Today was good even though I struggled a little bit in qualifying,” Styke said. “The Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing YZ250F pulled me out of the gate strong all day and it was perfect. We try to aim for 60 points every weekend and today I got 68, so it went to plan.”

Gibbs had his best round of the season with second overall, taking advantage of the mid-season break to allow a pre-season wrist injury to heal further. Completing the podium was Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ford Dale, who maintains second in the title chase. The final moto win at Hervey Bay went to Josh Cachia in a gutsy performance for JDR KTM, but he was forced to settle for eighth overall after suffering a DNF in the opening moto.

MXD
The Pirelli MXD class was taken out by Kiwi Kayne Lamont, marking his third round win in succession. The victory for Lamont elevated him to the championship lead ahead of fellow KTM rider Dylan Long, who was sixth overall at Hervey Bay following a final moto win.

“I’m pretty pumped because I was able to keep it consistent, stay on the bike and score good points,” Lamont explained. “I’m confident that I can keep this form, it could be challenging, but I’m up to the challenge. Today was demanding, the track was good and I enjoyed it a lot.”

Making it an all two-stroke podium behind Lamont was Kale Makeham and Joel Milesevic. Lamont won moto one, while Makeham was the winner of the second moto.

See separate report for MX1 results from Hervey Bay.

The Australian Motocross Championship will continue on 15 July at Horsham in Victoria. Visit www.mxnationals.com.au for full results and further information on the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals series.

2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals
Round Six – Hervey Bay, QLD

MX2 Round Results:
1. Luke Styke 68
2. Kirk Gibbs 55
3. Ford Dale 54
4. Kade Mosig 50
5. Adam Monea 49
6. Scott Columb 47
7. Cheyne Boyd 39
8. Josh Cachia 38
9. Lewis Woods 38
10. Luke Arbon 32

MX2 Championship Standings (after 6 of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 374
2. Ford Dale 328
3. Cheyne Boyd 297
4. Josh Cachia 296
5. Kirk Gibbs 284
6. Kade Mosig 283
7. Adam Monea 264
8. Justin McDonald 224
9. Scott Columb 215
10. Lewis Woods 211

MXD Round Results:
1. Kayne Lamont 67
2. Kale Makeham 60
3. Joel Milesevic 54
4. Jay Wilson 48
5. Wade Hunter 45
6. Dylan Long 39
7. Sam Martin 37
8. Ben George 34
9. Nicklas Scott 33
10. Mitch Norris 28

MXD Championship Standings (after 5 of 9 rounds):
1. Kayne Lamont 284
2. Dylan Long 265
3. Sam Martin 241
4. Dylan Leary 234
5. Kale Makeham 231
6. Joel Milesevic 230
7. Jay Wilson 225
8. Mitch Norris 151
9. Jarrad Davis 128
10. Wade Hunter 126
 
Images: Shayne Rice (Yamaha) and TwoThreePR.com