A Little Off Topic, But Hey....

[Ozyace]

I thought a few may be interested in how the other half of Lee's team is faring after Noddy Holder swept all before him under the Redmond Motorsport banner at the Aust titles earlier this year.

 

 

Taken from Fullnoise

 

West Australian Dean Porter has put his local knowledge to good use with the West Australian privateer dominating the Pro Open class at round 5 of the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals at the tough Wanneroo motocross circuit just north of Perth, WA, last Sunday. Kawasaki Racing Team's Luke George maintained his championship lead in the Pro Lites by taking the win in that class.

With plenty of laps under his belt of the notorious Wanneroo layout it was not un-expected for Porter to do well, but it was a surprise that the Redmond Motorsport rider took both motos to win the round convincingly from fellow Sand Groper sparring partner Michael Addison. Motorex KTM backed Addison had shown the better for in State round in the lead up to the National event but on the day Porter had what it took to get the points on the board.

 

“I’m pretty tired now but it was all worth it," Porter said after his double win.

 

“The last four laps I was pretty much out of control but once Boydy ran out of fuel, while I feel sorry for him, I had that break and I just rolled the last two laps because I did not want to crash and I was so happy to get that win.

 

“In the last run through the valley I was just thinking, ‘Please don’t crash, don’t crash’, and when I was going down that hill I was just going wide open and it just stepped out so I just shut my eyes and kept holding on and somehow it kept going straight so I was pretty happy.”

 

“I love Murray Bridge, last time I was there I had a good ride and finished ninth so I reckon it’s an awesome track and I’m just going to try and get some good starts like today and stay with the top boys I guess,” Porter ended.

 

Local knowledge also helped second placed Addison. Addison had yet to finish on the podium at previous east coast rounds, and was keen to prove his worth and experience in front of home town fans. With two second places under his belt Addison finished 8 points ahead of third placed Jay Marmont.

 

“It’s an awesome feeling to take my first podium for the season, especially in front of my home town fans. The support provided by Motorex KTM, my family and even the WA media leading up to this round has been amazing and this support was an inspiration to get on the podium," Addison said.

 

“What makes it all the more worth while is celebrating a podium finish with all of my Motorex KTM team mates, who I tried to help with technique in the WA sands leading up to this round. We all trained pretty hard together and they were keen to absorb any tips I could provide for the sandy tracks. It’s equally rewarding to see them do so well.

 

“I wasn’t 100 percent satisfied with my racing at Wanneroo because I felt I could have been in better form. Unfortunately, I came down with a cold during the week which had an impact on my fitness, giving Dean Porter an advantage. Dean had the energy to push a lot harder than I did and he was deserving of the win. Still my race strategy was to ride my own race to my capability and given my cold I did the best I could, and still held off the east coast riders.

 

Yamaha's Jay Marmont took over the championship lead with third place giving him enough points to overtake Woodstock Thor Honda Racing's Craig Anderson who finished back in 6th.

 

“The result today is unreal. While we’ve had race and round wins taking the red plate means so much especially now as we enter the second half of the series,” Marmont said.

 

“The first day when I arrived here in Western Australia I did not feel good at all. I can say now I was totally lost in the sandy conditions but worked on all the skills needed and managed to come through on the day.”

 

“The bike was fantastic and we really didn’t have to change much in between race, there were only a few adjustments made to make me more comfortable. It obviously worked, with the bike taking me from dead last to third in the final moto.”

 

It was a tight affair for 4th, 5th and 6th with only a point separating each. Stroke Honda's Lee Ellis put in an impressive run to grab 4th overall for the day. Ellis, who revels in tough conditions is always a front runner but luck had tested hi out in the previous rounds. New Father Daryl Hurley took his Shift Motul Suzuki to 5th, a point ahead of Anderson.

 

"I'm absolutely worn out; I was getting a little bit sick heading into the weekend and knew it was going to be tough," Anderson said. "To win these races you need to be 100%, and I struggled all day right from practice and really did what I could to minimize the damage to our points standings.

 

"I normally really like riding in the sand, it's a lot of fun and I've won lots of races on the sand. Wanneroo is always a tough circuit - it gets very rough and is a real riders' track that gets really good lines.

 

"We led the championship coming into this weekend, so my preparation this season has obviously been working well so far, so I need stay with what I'm doing and work even harder to get my fitness up another notch again, and keep focused on the major goal which is winning the title this year.

 

"We're only two points behind now and we're going in to some hard pack tracks in the next few weeks," Anderson concluded.

 

 

 

 

It was a brilliant day for the boys and it was nice to see Trevor Harding looking fit again.

 

Hey Spider if you go to Murray Bridge, make yourself known to Leeroy and Dizzy and become a Sandgroper for a day, you know it makes sense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BigFatDave]

Any news on whether Redmond Motorsport will be over the Eastern side for Ozchamps 09, Ozy?

 

When are you off to Pomgolia, you lucky *******?

[Ozyace]

Yeah, they will be, still got four rounds of motocross to go yet though. Dean Dizzy Porter was on the road with Lee, Noddy and Trev Harding last year, you probably had a drink with him at some stage.

 

I'm of on the 18th mate, Lee & Chucko are flying out the next day, can't wait.

 

Don't forget BFD Swedish GP on at 4.30 Sandgroper Standard Time

[BigFatDave]

Yeah, they will be, still got four rounds of motocross to go yet though. Dean Dizzy Porter was on the road with Lee, Noddy and Trev Harding last year, you probably had a drink with him at some stage.

 

I'm of on the 18th mate, Lee & Chucko are flying out the next day, can't wait.

 

Don't forget BFD Swedish GP on at 4.30 Sandgroper Standard Time

I think I had a drink with just about everyone at some stage last Ozchamps!!

 

The After-Dinner bash at the Pub in Sydney was a ripper - they don't call him "Fast Freddie" for nothing!!

 

I caught the Highlights package; interesting track!! Got me fingers crossed the bootleg version of the whole show is on its way shortly!!

 

Will you be over our part of the world this Ozchamps? Or the Sidecars at Gilly?

 

Have fun over there buddy; I'm working on SWC next year in Polska!!

[chopper]

Going to Murray Bridge sunday to watch the motocross, looking forward to it.

 

Will have to try to catch up and have a chat with him.

 

Chopper

[spiderweb]

Talk about date clashes no speedway for a months then on t sundaybGillman , + wakire for cars then the moto cross on my doorstep!

 

Not sure what I will do yet .

 

 

Ps BFD I leave for UK August 5TH, when do you leave ahh thats right your not!

[chopper]

Talk about date clashes no speedway for a months then on t sundaybGillman , + wakire for cars then the moto cross on my doorstep!

 

 

Do yourself a favour, get to the motocross, it will be a cracker.

 

Chopper

[BigFatDave]

Ps BFD I leave for UK August 5TH, when do you leave ahh thats right your not!

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ozyace]

As Chopper said Webby go to the Motocross if it is half as good as last Sunday, it will be brilliant.

 

Even if it is to check out the skimply clad Rockstar girls, which we all know thats the reason Chopper is going. Have a good one mate, you will need more than one of those energy drinks to keep up with those girls i'm telling ya. Btw Dizzy is #30 and Addo is #35.

Check out Tye Simmonds in the under 19's he was awesome at Wanneroo.

 

Jeez i wish i was going now, 50 million powerball tonight and i'll see you there.

 

 

BFD, i will be trying to get to Gillman for sure just to see GoBNob go again, oh and the Arkaba of course.

[spiderweb]

As Chopper said Webby go to the Motocross if it is half as good as last Sunday, it will be brilliant.

 

Even if it is to check out the skimply clad Rockstar girls, which we all know thats the reason Chopper is going. :

 

 

 

 

You have conviced me might Just might go and have a look!

 

 

Hey ozace about that dozen bottles of Red ----ahhummm very nice they were!

 

Dont panic have a cellar full let me know when your next in Adelaide.

[Ozyace]

Hey ozace about that dozen bottles of Red ----ahhummm very nice they were!

 

Dont panic have a cellar full let me know when your next in Adelaide.

 

Will do mate

 

If you go to the Mx, make sure you go and see Leeroy & Dizzy and say g'day.

[BigFatDave]

Hey ozace about that dozen bottles of Red ----ahhummm very nice they were!

 

Dont panic have a cellar full let me know when your next in Adelaide.

 

 

You'd ******* well better ******* lock up the ******* shed around the Twenty-*******-first of November you *******!

 

Regards, The Bottomless Pit.

 

[chopper]

Dont forget the other big race this weekend BFD, not quite in your backyard but in your state,

the Finke desert race.

Roberts up there cheering his cousin on, hope the Branford name can take the number one plate again.

 

Cheers Darrell

[BigFatDave]

Dont forget the other big race this weekend BFD, not quite in your backyard but in your state,

the Finke desert race.

Roberts up there cheering his cousin on, hope the Branford name can take the number one plate again.

 

Cheers Darrell

Can't forget the Finke, Chopper, The NT's answer to the Baja, and this year AFL Legend Tony "Plugger" Lockett is taking part as well - should be a ripper, bit far for me though, I've gotta mop the floor!

 

After the big Wet Season this year I've got Shag Pile Tiles!!

[BigFatDave]

Young Ryan didn't go too bad in the Prologue, Chopper, even scored an interview in the Sunday Territorian!

 

Oh by the way it RAINED!!!! All Updates here.

 

Plugger got covered in Soggy Bulldust and was mistakenly photographed as Uluru by a japanese tourist.

[spiderweb]

I did not make it to anything on Sunday dramas at work

[chopper]

Young Ryan didn't go too bad in the Prologue, Chopper, even scored an interview in the Sunday Territorian!

Finished second overall, he was a bit dissapointed, but we are still very proud of him, only a minute between them and Grabbo is a pro rider.

The rain probably went against him.

Sad to hear about the fatality, condolences to the family and friends.

Had a great day at the motocross, havent been that cold at a meeting since my days in the UK.

Spent half a day on the flags which was a good experience.

 

Chopper