The 2016 Motul MX Nationals returns to Victoria this weekend for round eight of the 10-round championship in Shepparton.

Form

Our picks:
Dean Ferris (MX1) – At this point in time CDR Yamaha’s Dean Ferris is the in-form rider of the MX1 category. He now has two wins in a row and will be doing everything he can to keep that streak alive in Shepparton.

Jed Beaton (MX2) – Beaton has been strong of late in the MX2 class, creeping up on series leader Nathan Crawford at each round. If the track is muddy, the DPH Motorsport rider is almost a sure thing, if it’s dry? He’s still a solid pick for the win.

Next best:
Kirk Gibbs (MX1) – Gibbs continues to lead the MX1 championship, but nursing an injured knee, and with the added pressure of his championship defence, he just seems to be a tick off the pace lately.

Nathan Crawford (MX2) – Crawford is a dangerous rider at all times, but he must be smart to ensure he holds that red plate at the final round, look for the Husqvarna rider to be right there making smart decisions this weekend.

Outside chances:
Todd Waters (MX1) – Waters has claimed victory this season, so he’s less of an ‘outside chance’ and more of a strong possibility of being right there with Ferris and Gibbs battling for the win.

Caleb Ward (MX2) – Another similar case here as Ward is a definite threat to the overall win, his consistency has been up and down this season and starts are proving to be a large factor for the factory KTM rider.

Watch for:
MX1 – Kade Mosig, Dylan Long, Jay Wilson, Jacob Wright

MX2 – Jayden Rykers, Wilson Todd, Dylan Wills, Kale Makeham,

Rider lists

MX1:
1 Kirk Gibbs
6 Jay Wilson
8 Kade Mosig
15 Luke Wilson
34 Daniel Banks
37 Jacob Wright
47 Todd Waters
52 James Alen
74 Travis Tough
83 Joel Green
109 Brodie Sims
111 Dean Ferris
117 Dylan Long
134 Jayson Tough
222 Michael Menchi
264 Izak Maule
414 Jesse Dobson

MX2:
2 Wilson Todd
3 Jayden Rykers
9 Kale Makeham
11 Ricky Latimer
12 Jed Beaton
17 Caleb Ward
20 Lachlan Davis
23 Wade Hunter
25 Bailey Coxon
30 Joel Wightman
51 Jayden Conforto
66 Meghan Rutledge
74 Tom Jones
85 Brandon Gray
90 Hadleigh Knight
96 Kyle Webster
103 Stephen Krop
143 Brandon Stewart
144 Keiron Hall
151 Nick Sutherland
153 Hamish Harwood
188 Tomas Ravenhorst
199 Nathan Crawford
306 Geoffrey Chalmers
392 Calib Best
430 Dean Porter

MXD:
5 Wade Kirkland
7 Connor Tierney
16 Kaleb Barham
17 Cooper Pozniak
25 Dylan Wood
43 Mitchell Evans
46 Hugh McKay
57 Wyatt Fogarty
88 Jordan Hill
94 Levi McManus
105 Jackson Coulson
127 Cory Watts
168 Zhane Dunlop
195 Justin Hart
198 Luke Abela
237 Zak Small
271 Jai Constantinou
311 Ryan Kenney
353 Cody McMahon
427 Bryce Ognenis
602 Lochie Latimer

Circuit location

510 Echuca Rd, Mooroopna, Victoria.

Event entry

Adults $30.00
Kids 5 to 15 $20.00
Family 2 Adults and 2 kids (5 to 15) $70.00

Event schedule

8:30am-8:55am Motul MX2 P/Q
9:00am-9:25am Pirelli MXD P/Q
9:30am-9:50am Feature Class P/Q
10:00am-10:30am Thor MX1 P/Q
10:30am-10:40am GoPro Super Pole
10.40am Official Opening
10.45am-11:20am Motul MX2 Moto 1
11:25am-11:50am Pirelli MXD Moto 1
12:05pm-12:40pm Thor MX1 Moto 1
12:40pm-1:25pm Lunch
1:25pm-1:45pm Feature Class Moto 1
1:55pm-2:25pm Motul MX2 Moto 2
2:35pm-3:15pm Thor MX1 Moto 2
3.20pm-3:45pm Pirelli MXD Moto 2
3:50pm-4:10pm Feature Class Moto 2

Live streaming:

Livestreaming via series partner NRGTV will be available to view on Sunday via MotoOnline.com.au to compliment our website and social media coverage at each and every round of the 2016 season.

2016 Motul MX Nationals calendar:
Rd1 – 3 April – Horsham, VIC
Rd2 – 17 April – Appin, NSW
Rd3 – 1 May – Broadford, VIC
Rd4 – 22 May – Murray Bridge, SA
Rd5 – 29 May – Wanneroo, WA
Rd6 – 3 July – Nowra, NSW
Rd7 – 17 July – Conondale, QLD
Rd8 – 31 July – Shepparton, VIC
Rd9 – 21 August – Toowoomba, QLD
Rd10 – 28 August – Coolum, QLD

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