REARDON LANDS A SPOT ON TOP OF THE BOX

CDR Yamaha’s Daniel Reardon has returned to his pre – retirement winning ways, taking the top step on the Monster MX1 podium for the first time this year, in a fairytale ending to round eight of the MX Nationals. With the round kicking off in close to perfect conditions at the Nowra Motoplex today, the venue provided the perfect stage for thrills, spills and excitement in the Monster Energy MX1 Class.

In moto one, CDR Yamaha returned to the dominating form the team is renowned for. Former retiree Reardon took the first hole shot of the day, with NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Adam Monea following closely behind him.
When the chequered flag flew, it was Reardon who had the strength to hold off the force of his team mate, taking the race one win ahead of Mosig, followed by NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Monea who collected third.

In moto two, it was nothing short of a fairy tale ending for NPS Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Long. After holding second position in the earlier stages of the race, Long launched himself into the race lead ahead of Penrite Honda’s Cody Cooper.
When the chequered flag flew, it was the Kawasaki machine of Long who took his first ever MX1 race win, ahead of CDR Yamaha’s Reardon in second, while KTM’s Styke collected third.

At the conclusion of the round, breakthrough results were handed to not only Long but Reardon alike. With one – two results Reardon took his first round overall since returning from retirement, while Long also found himself on the podium for the first time in second position.
CDR Yamaha’s success at round eight flowed on to third overall for the round, with Mosig completing the final position on the MX1 podium.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been up here on the overall podium so it feels awesome,” — Dan Reardon.

“To tell you the truth, I probably didn’t expect myself to be in this position this year, it’s been a bit of a hard year. The team has been great and I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to come back racing again’ — Dan Reardon.

Monster Energy MX1 round eight overall points:
1) Daniel Reardon 67
2) Dylan Long 59
3) Kade Mosig 58
4) Luke Styke 55
5) Adam Monea 55
6) Kirk Gibbs 54
7) Lawson Bopping 51
8) Cody Cooper 45
9) Kale Makeham 44
10) Jesse Dobson 44

Monster Energy MX1 championship points:

1) Kirk Gibbs 530
2) Luke Styke 465
3) Kade Mosig 456
4) Adam Monea 449
5) Lawson Bopping 429
6) Daniel Reardon 411
7) Dylan Long 390
8) Jesse Dobson 382
9) Cody Cooper 358
10) Kale Makeham 306