Chris Hollis crowned 2014 Australian Enduro-X Champ

CDR Yamaha’s Chris Hollis has won the 2014 KTM Australian Enduro-X Nationals, after the third and final round of the off-road series took place at Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway over the weekend.

After winning the opening two rounds, Hollis came into the final round in a strong position with a 14-point lead over his nearest rival, KTM Enduro Racing Team’s Toby Price. He needed nothing more than a consistent day of intelligent racing to secure his first series win for CDR Yamaha, but was still determined to put in 100% in front of a good sized crowd gathered at the venue.

He managed to seal the deal with fourth Overall for the night finishing 9-3-4 in the three-final system, but it wasn’t without some tension along the way. He crashed twice in the opening final, hurting his wrist and had to salvage what points he could. From that point on, the tactics changed it and was a matter of managing the injury and also the points to get the job done. With gritted teeth, Hollis pulled out a third and fourth place in the final two legs and took the championship win.

“It wasn’t an easy night,” a relieved Hollis said at the end of racing. “I hurt my wrist pretty bad in the first race and I didn’t have the strength in it to race at 100% so I just had to do what I could. I then broke a clutch lever in a race as well, so that was another challenge I had to face but thankfully we managed to get through it.

“Winning the Enduro-X is a great way to start the year and the perfect start to my relationship with CDR Yamaha,” continued Hollis. “The team has been unreal and the atmosphere under the tent is so good. I’m really enjoying working with a great bunch of guys.”

Hollis’ teammate, Daniel Milner, finished third Overall in the championship standings, 21 points behind Price.

Husqvarna-mounted US import, Mike Brown, took home the Overall round honours at Calder Park Raceway, ahead of Transmoto test pilot and Privateer MX rider, Beau Ralston, and Price.

Round Three Results:

1. Mike Brown, 69
2. Beau Ralston, 60
3. Toby Price, 57
4. Chris Hollis, 50
5. Daniel Milner, 49

Final Championship Standings:

1. Chris Hollis, 188
2. Toby Price, 182
3. Daniel Milner, 161
4. Tom McCormack, 130
5. Peter Boyle, 128
6. Mike Brown, 127
7. Beau Ralston, 113
8. Stefan Granquist, 95
9. Glenn Kearney, 82
10. Jack Field, 55