Tom Armstrong leaves Maryborough AFTN opener in th...

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Rounds 1/2 – Maryborough

Spherical One – Flat Observe

Daniel Wicks (Beard Bros. Bikes – KTM) set the early tempo on the Maryborough AFTN season opener, taking out Superpole and in addition the primary race with Tom Armstrong (Honda) and Ronan Jacobs (Australian Street Providers – KTM) finishing the rostrum.

Jacobs, a former motocrosser who made the swap to flat observe final yr, struck again to win the second race with ASBK Superbike star Cam Dunker (Yamaha) a surprising second after ranging from the penalty line.

Armstrong continued his podium run after which blitzed the sector to take the ultimate two races in convincing type.

Defending champion Tom Herrick (Davies Bikes – Husqvarna) took two podiums within the ultimate races to complete fifth for the day.

In Junior Lites the principle battle was between Jed Fyffe (Thriller Motorsport – KTM) and Neiko Donovan (Van Eerde Air Conditioning – Husqvarna). Donovan certified quickest, nevertheless it was Fyffe who confirmed consistency and velocity to seal three of the 4 race wins.

In Junior 85s the racing was powerful with Beau Baker (Franko’s Race Store – KTM) dominating, successful three of the 4 races with Hugo Holmes (The Printery – KTM) snatching the opposite win and ending third within the factors regardless of lacking the final race resulting from harm. Lucy Heaton-New (Alpinestars – KTM) impressed but once more, scoring a number of podiums to complete second within the factors.

Native rider Latiya Allen (KTM) was the standout within the Professional Ladies class, making her return to racing after seven years and with restricted expertise on 19-inch wheels. Allen took two race wins however was challenged by Emma Scott (Ricondi – Honda) and Matilda Heaton-New (KTM) who took one win every.

Tom Armstrong – Professional 450 Spherical One Winner

“My final aggressive race was the 2012 King of Nepean; it’s been a very long time! My seven-year-old son has been my inspiration to get again into racing. I’ve dropped 22 kilograms since final yr, however I had no expectations coming into the AFTN. I used to be completely satisfied to make the A gaggle, to be trustworthy. The assist from everybody has been overwhelming. I haven’t had that successful feeling since I used to be younger; it’s been an unbelievable day!”

Professional 450 Spherical One

Junior Lites Spherical One

Junior 85 Spherical One

Professional Ladies Spherical One

Spherical Two – TT

After an inspiring victory on the flat observe circuit the day earlier than for Spherical One, 36-year-old Tom Armstrong (Honda) returned for motion on the TT format with additional confidence, blitzing Superpole by a number of tenths.

It was Cooper Archibald (Husqvarna) that took management in race one, nonetheless, breaking by means of for his maiden victory after snatching the lead early. Heartbreak hit quickly after, with Archibald crashing in race two and struggling a suspected concussion.

Cameron Dunker (Yamaha), who had been quick all weekend, was rewarded with victory after the restart. Armstrong, like yesterday, was untouchable on his Honda CRF450R within the afternoon and took the 2 remaining victories.

Reigning champion Thomas Herrick (Husqvarna), in his ultimate hit-out earlier than a month racing American Flat Observe, discovered higher kind on the TT circuit and mounted the rostrum 3 times. Daniel Wicks and Ronan Jacobs have been each displaying velocity all through the day however fell in need of the rostrum.

The rivalry between Neiko Donovan (Husqvarna) and Jed Fyffe (KTM) kicked up a notch in Junior Lites, with Donovan in a position to flip the tables on the spherical one end result to snare the TT spherical with three race wins. Fyffe was the opposite race winner with Hugh Hope-Hodgetts (KTM) additionally within the combine and on the rostrum in each race.

Beau Baker (KTM) continued his sturdy kind, once more taking three of the 4 races on supply with Jye French (Husqvarna) the opposite race winner. Flynn Beard (KTM) impressed along with his velocity throughout the day, snaring two podium finishes and several other quickest laps.

The Professional Ladies class was taken out by Whitsunday’s native and quickest qualifier Brittaney O’Brien (Honda). O’Brien pipped Maryborough’s Latiya Allan (KTM) in race one, with Allan putting again in race two.

O’Brien hung powerful for victory within the ultimate two occasions, with Matilda Heaton-New (KTM) additionally visiting the rostrum.

Tom Armstrong – Professional 450 Spherical Two Winner

“I assumed one was good, however two is even higher! I used to be a bit nervous coming in right here this morning, figuring out I had a little bit of a goal on my again. The TT observe is extra technical and it did get tough, so that you needed to be on the throttle; not like yesterday the place you would hang around large. Braking was every part in the present day and being as sensible as you may by not going off line – as quickly as you do, you get whacked!”

Professional 450 Spherical Two

Junior Lites Spherical Two

Junior 85 Spherical Two

Professional Ladies Spherical Two

The Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Observe Nationals now strikes to a different new venue, visiting Wodonga on August 23-24 for each flat observe and TT layouts.

Dave Maddock – Sequence Organiser

“What an unbelievable weekend of racing! For Tom Armstrong to return to nationwide competitors the way in which he has, it’s fairytale stuff. He’s an old style racer, tight on his traces and really decided. He’s additionally proven he can combine it in each flat observe and TT codecs, so he’s going to be a power this yr. Flat observe racing is all the time on the mercy of the climate and whereas heavy rain was forecast, it didn’t arrive this weekend, fortunately. The Maryborough Motorcyclist Membership have actually stepped as much as the plate in so some ways and I’m proud AFTN was in a position to play a small half in serving to revive this iconic venue.

The observe hasn’t lengthy been transformed from oil to granite, so there’s a big studying curve for all concerned and so they’ve proven they’re fully as much as the duty. All of us appreciated the assist and hospitality from the membership and the native folks of Maryborough. Each rounds ran so easily with improbable crowd assist over each days to get pleasure from Australia’s greatest flat trackers do battle. Thanks Maryborough, we will’t wait to see you once more!”

Professional 450 Championship Factors

Junior Lites Championship Factors

Junior 85 Championship Factors

Professional Ladies Championship Factors

AFTN Lessons of Competitors

Professional 450 – 450cc 4-stroke | MX Body | 19-inch flat observe tyre | 16+

Professional Twins – 499cc 4-stroke and above | Road Body – Twin cylinder* |
19-inch flat observe tyre | 16+ | Rounds 1,3 & 5

Junior Lites – 150cc 2-stroke or 250cc 4-stroke | MX Body | 19-inch flat observe tyre | 13 – U16 years

Junior 85 – 85cc 2-stroke or 150cc 4-stroke | MX Body | 17-inch flat
observe tyre | 9 – U13 years

Womens – 501cc MX Body | 19-inch flat observe tyre | over 16 years

Clubman Open – As much as 501cc 2 or 4-stroke | MX Body | 19-inch flat
observe tyre | 16+

2025 Aussie Flat Observe Nationals

Spherical 1: Flat Observe Structure – Maryborough, QLD, Saturday July 26
Spherical 2: TT Structure – Maryborough, QLD, Sunday July 27
Spherical 3: Flat Observe Structure – Wodonga, VIC, Saturday August 23
Spherical 4: TT Structure – Wodonga, VIC, Sunday August 24
Spherical 5: Flat Observe Structure & TT Structure – Griffith, NSW, Saturday October 5
Spherical 6: Flat Observe Structure – Gunnedah, NSW, Sunday November 15
Spherical 7: TT Structure – Gunnedah, NSW, Sunday November 16