Team Shift Motul Suzuki rider, Daryl Hurley clinched second place in the
2007 International Oceania Motocross Championship at Barrabool (VIC),
today, ahead of American racing hero and guest team mate, Ryan Hughes
in third place.
Piloting the Team Shift Motul Suzuki prepared RM-Z450, US star rider
Hughes made a strong start narrowly missing the holeshot in the opening
20-minute Pro Open moto and running in the top three with the race lead
in sight.
As the current world number two, Josh Coppins, assumed the lead ahead
of Craig Anderson, Hughes remained in touch in third until a small moment
on the fourth lap saw him give Anderson some breathing space and the
leading trio spread out but maintained position until the chequered flag.
Team Shift Motul Suzuki regular, Daryl Hurley made a slower start in the
first Pro Open race, completing the opening lap in ninth place, but the
former Australian Motocross Champion delivered a sizzling performance as
he charged through the field and closed in on the leaders.
On lap seven, Hurley made a move to grab sixth spot and on the following
lap passed Michael Addison and Daniel McCoy to claim fourth place and
began reeling in fellow Suzuki rider, Hughes.
While Hurley continued to close the gap to Hughes, the New Zealander ran
out of laps before the chequered flag and had to settle for fourth place.
The second Pro Open race got underway with an action packed opening
lap that had Hurley duelling with Hughes for third place. Hughes won out
and left Hurley to battle with slow starting Coppins. On the second lap
Hughes and Coppins had a coming together which dropped both riders
down the order, elevating... full story on suzukimotorcycles.com.au
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