BOPPING, MOSS WIN AT 2011 SUPER X - ROUND 4 - JUST BIKES (2024)

In clear, dry conditions at Mailtand Oval, all classes turned on some great racing. The track, identified by its long start straight and equally long rhythm sections meant skill and concentration were required from all riders. Both the premier classes were running the 'Triple Header' format of three races each at Maitland.

LITES
In the first of three eight lap final races in the Lites class, Steven Clarke (Motul Pirelli Suzuki) took the first holeshot, but was quickly overtaken by Carlton Dry Thor Honda's US import, Gavin Faith. After taking the lead, Faith led for the rest of the opening race, taking the win ahead of Moss, with veteran Kim Ashkenazi third.

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Dean Ferris won the second holeshot of the night and checked out for a dominant win, with Moss finishing second again and the Clarke third.

The final Lites race of the night was filled with drama when Faith and JDR Motorex KTM's Brenden Harrison both crashed on the first lap. Shortly after, Steven Clarke got caught on a tough block whilst in the lead and the UK rider went flying through the air to crash out of the race with a suspected broken wrist. This allowed Moss to take the lead and win with GYTR Rockstar Yamaha's Luke Arbon second and Ferris third.

At the end of the night, consistency from Moss once again saw him take out the round win, with Ferris second and Arbon third.

"Last weekend was a bit disappointing for me, but I have been doing a lot of training this week and was feeling awesome after working with my dad," Moss said afterward.
"I wanted to get some good starts and was able to do that and get the win. I want to thank my team JDR Motorsports and my injured brother Jake for coming out and supporting me here today."

OPEN
In the Open class, JDR Motorex KTM's Tye Simmonds won the holeshot in the first 10-lap Triple Header final. Simmonds couldn't hold the pace, though, being overtaken by Lawson Bopping and Hart and Huntington/Insure My Ride's American guest rider, Chris Blose, midway through the race to push him back to third. Bopping and Blose battled it out for the lead, with Blose the eventual victor.

After building momentum and consistency in the previous round at Campbelltown, CDR Rockstar Energy Yamaha's Jay Marmont took the second holeshot and bolted to win comfortably from Bopping and Carlton Dry Thor Honda's Todd Waters in third.

In the final Open race at Maitland, Bopping was on the pace again, claiming the holeshot ahead of Marmont and Blose. With each lap, Marmont gained on Bopping before eventually making the pass to take the win. Bopping held on for second and Blose was third.

Bopping's consistency meant he won the round - his first this season - leaving Marmont in second and Blose third on a count back after tying with Waters. Second place from Marmont was enough for him to take the overall lead of the championship for the first time this year.

Simmonds, who led the championship heading into this round, was the big loser on the night, losing the championship lead after finishing 12th in the third triple header final. With one round remaining, Simmonds now sits five points behind Marmont, with the CDR rider looking a strong chance to take out his first ever Monster Eenrgy Super X title.

"Getting this win is awesome and so good for the whole team," said Bopping. "The track was hard and slippery by the end of the race so it was tough racing out there."

UNDER 19s
In the Under 19s class, Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis once again dominated in the Under 19s class, Sam Martin was second and Thomas Larsen Moss third. Kurt Waterman took out the Michelin Development Series with Hayden Mellross second and Billy Jackson third.

The final round of the 2011 Australasian Supercross Championship will take place at North Ipswich Stadium this Saturday November 19.

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All images: Shayne Rice.

2011 Monster energy Super X
OPEN results - Round 4
1. Lawson BOPPING - Raceline Pirelli Suzuki: 66
2. JAY MARMONT - CDR Rockstar Energy Yamaha: 63
3. Chris BLOSE - Hart & Huntington / Insure My Ride Kawasaki: 50
4. Todd WATERS - Carlton Dry Thor Honda Racing: 50
5. Daniel REARDON - JDR Motorex KTM: 47

OPEN Championship standings
1. Jay MARMONT - CDR Rockstar Energy Yamaha: 80
2. Tye SIMMONDS - JDR Motorex KTM: 75
3. Dan MCCOY - Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki: 72
4. Lawson BOPPING - Raceline Pirelli Suzuki: 65
5. Billy MACKENZIE - Monster Energy Kawasaki: 61
6. Todd WATERS - Carlton Dry Thor Honda Racing: 56
7. Daniel REARDON - JDR Motorex KTM: 55
8. Ryan MARMONT - JDR Motorex KTM: 52
9. Chris BLOSE - Hart & Huntington / Insure My Ride Kawasaki: 47
10. Michael PHILLIPS - Carlton Dry Thor Honda Racing: 39

LITES results - Round 4
1. Matt MOSS - JDR Motorex KTM: 69
2. Dean FERRIS - Monster Energy Kawasaki: 59
3. Luke ARBON - GYTR Rockstar Yamaha: 51
4. Gavin FAITH - Carlton Dry THOR Honda: 49
5. Adam MONEA - Team 07 Axis Motorsport Honda: 38

LITES - Top 10 Championship standings
1. Matt MOSS - JDR Motorex KTM: 93
2. Luke STYKE - Serco Yamaha: 71
3. Brendan HARRISON - JDR Motorex KTM: 70
4. Steven CLARKE - Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki: 68
5. Gavin FAITH - Carlton Dry THOR Honda: 67
6. Adam MONEA - Team 07 Axis Motorsport Honda: 57
7. Dean FERRIS - Monster Energy Kawasaki: 52
8. Luke ARBON - GYTR Rockstar Yamaha: 52
9. Robbie MARSHALL - Coastal KTM: 47
10. Kirk GIBBS - Serco Yamaha: 37

UNDER 19s results - Round 4
1. Errol WILLIS - Raceline Pirelli Suzuki: 25
2. Sam MARTIN - Privateer: 22
3. Thomas Larsen MOSS - Moss Institute, JMR Yamaha: 20
4. Sam Duncanson - Privateer Yamaha: 18
5. Geran STAPLETON - Thor Honda Smart, Breese High Performance, Dragon, 2112, BLS: 16

UNDER 19s top ten results - Championship standings
1. Errol WILLIS - Raceline Pirelli Suzuki: 75
2. Geran STAPLETON - Thor Honda Smart, Breese High Performance, Dragon, 2112, BLS: 50
3. Corey LUCAS - Hart & Huntington, ONE Industries, Ringmaster, Novik, Torc 1: 48
4. Sam DUNCANSON - Yamaha: 43
5. Thomas Larsen MOSS - Yamaha: 38
6. Tristen CACHIA - Coastal KTM, Advanti Motorex KTM, Hart & Huntington: 38
7. Mitch NORRIS: 37
8. Brayden CONSTABLE: 32
9. Jarrad DAVIS - Yamaha: 30
10. Jake WILLIAMS - WPS, ECM,J-Design, Hart & Huntington: 29