Aussie Cody Mackie finishes 16th at Oakland SX in debut for Jeff Ward Racing

With DNA Energy Drink/Jeff Ward racing’s Josh Grant on the sidelines rehabbing a shoulder injury sustained at Los Angeles SX Round 3, Australia’s Cody Mackie stepped up to ride the 450cc Supercross class for a factory team and finished 16th in his Supercross main event debut.

Co-owner of Jeff Ward Racing, Jeff Ward has said it’s a great opportunity for Mackie. “My partner Lucas Mirtl has been telling me about Cody Mackie from Australia who has been over here on his own dime, sleeping on couches, trying to make it. After watching him ride the last couple days on our bike I feel like this is a prime opportunity to give someone like Mackie a chance,” said Ward. “It’s unfortunate to have Grant on the sidelines right now but we want to make sure we don’t rush him back too soon and that he gets the proper treatment so he can come back strong.”

Mackie has been in the US since Anaheim 1, contesting the Supercross class as a privateer on a stock bike.