Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Dan McCoy says that it will be a special moment this weekend when he enters the Campbelltown round of Monster Energy Super X with the red plates on his RM-Z450.

McCoy, 27, defied the odds with a spectacular performance last weekend in Wollongong to win in rain-soaked conditions after a thunderstorm struck WIN Stadium just moments before the finals commenced.

Once the gates dropped in the premier 15-lap Pro Open main event, McCoy scored the holeshot before settling into second position. McCoy made his way back to the front before the halfway mark and was never headed, despite numerous attempts from his rivals to challenge him for the position.

The win has boosted McCoy to the top of the championship standings after two of five rounds, now taking the elusive red number plates into his home round at Campbelltown Stadium next weekend to signify his status as the series leader.

“It’s a great feeling for myself and especially the team, since they have worked so hard,” McCoy said. “I’ve never been in the position to race with the red plate, so I’m stoked and really want to hold onto it for the whole series. Having it at my home race will be special.

“The conditions on Saturday night were really tough, but the track was prepared well considering the storm. Being out front makes it easier in the mud, but I had to remain focused and was lucky enough to get the win!”

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki satellite team rider Lawson Bopping also finished in the top five in Wollongong, placing fourth for the round after challenging for the lead in the mid-stages of the race.