Australian Junior Motocross World Championship Team

Nuno Laranjeira

The top young guns on the Australian motocross scene were recently rounded up to do battle at the 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. Caleb Grothues and Riley Dukes claimed victory, landing themselves first and second finishes respectively in the 65cc class. Grothues went 1-1 to take home the title of Australia’s youngest World Champion, at just twelve years old. Dukes finished with a solid third in both motos. Mitchell Evans and Hunter Lawrence competed in the 85cc class, taking home ninth and 13th respectively, while in the 125cc class, Joel Milesevic and Egan Mastin scored 17th and 31st Overall.

Don’t forget you can grab the race recap from the event here, and stay tuned for an exclusive interview with young Grothues.