Cachia clinches Under 19’s title at the MX Nationals

Coastal KTM Team rider and Kilmore local Josh Cachia has taken out the Under 19’s class at the 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals at the final round of the Series at Coolum in Queensland.

Cachia has been a dominant force in the Under 19’s class in 2010, and clinched the win with one race to spare.

Absent from the podium on only one occasion throughout the Series, Cachia had a massive points lead heading in to the penultimate round, however a bad day in the office saw the gap close to only 11 points ahead of GYTR Rockstar Yamaha rider and Tasmanian Ross Beaton.
Despite making solid inroads on Cachia’s points lead, Beaton was unable to capitalise during races on Saturday at the final round, letting Cachia slip away – stretching out to a massive 41 points ahead of him.

With racing underway on Sunday it was Beaton’s teammates Harley Quinlan and Shaun Redhead who challenged Cachia, with Beaton unable to find the same speed.

As Beaton secured his place in second, Quinlan set about putting as many points as possible between himself and fourth placed Dylan Peterson.

Cachia wrapped up the Championship in the second to last race, with Beaton staying strong in second with Quinlan locking in third place.

Speaking after the race, Cachia was thrilled to finally take the title win and was looking forward to stepping up into the Pro Lites class in 2011.

“It’s so good to be able to go out there and win for Bronte Holland and Sharky [Andrew McFarlane] – two people I’m close to who have died,” Cachia said.

“I’ve been working so hard this year; all the hours out at the track and it’s all paid off – I really need thank everyone for all their help this year – the team, my family and friends, sponsors – everyone has been so supportive.
“I can’t wait to step up into the Pro Lites class next year and see what I’m capable of doing.”
While disappointed with his second place, Beaton was still grateful for all the efforts his team has put in.

“Second place is still pretty good – I am a little bit disappointed but I definitely gave everything,” Beaton said.

“There’s no excuse for coming second, I tried my best and fell a little bit short.
“I can’t take anything away from Josh though, he rode great all season and he matured a lot this year.

“I’d really like to say thanks to my team – I’ve been in this Championship with them for three years now and haven’t been able to win them the title yet, but for them to get behind me like they have is amazing and I couldn’t have done it without them – it means a lot and I’d like to say thank you to all of them.”

After missing the first round due to injury, Quinlan was happy to be on the podium.
“It’s good to get up here especially after missing the first round after I broke my wrist,” Quinlan said.

“It’s a shame I only came into my own at the end of the season but props to the boys they’re riding great at the moment.”