Two out of two for Townley

and Metalman KMP

Once again Kiwi international motocrosser, Ben Townley turned out at the second round of the Bel Ray cross country series held at Vinning’s farm in Glen Murray over the weekend.  Townley was again hosted by the Metalman KMP Cross Country team and took the win.

Talented Yamaha rider Adrian Smith (Mokau) this time choosing a YZ125 keep Ben honest all day even posting the best lap time in the last lap.

The track was very fast and fuel concerns as well as a damaged radiator shroud saw Ben play it safe allowing Adrian to stay in touch with him to the end.

The Metalman KMP team riders had a great day too with Jason Moorfield (TeKauwhata)charging through from an average start to finish a very credible 6^th overall and 1^st in the veterans class, while Luke Ramsey (Pukekohe) started well inside the top 10 only to suffer a first lap incident that dropped him back in the field outside the top 40, Luke pushed his way through the traffic to finish 7^th overall, and  Cameron Downing (Taupiri) had a remarkable ride in only his 3rd senior outing after suffering a high speed get off to finish 3^rd in the Expert under class and 28^th overall.

Craig Brown (Pukekawa) Director of Mr Motorcycles and associate sponsor of the Metalman KMP team lead the boys out early in the day with the holeshot and held a top 5 overall position up to the beginning of the last lap on his KX450F when he retired from the race placing him 8^th overall. 

The juniors also had a great day with their 1 ½ hour race, with Jason Dickey (Raglan) running up front again on his Kawasaki KX125 and battling for the lead with Brandon Given (Raglan CR125) Jason eventually having to settle for 2^nd overall but maintaining his series points lead.  Young Sean O’Connor (Bombay) had a stellar day with no mistakes and consistent lap times coming in 2^nd in the 85cc race within the race.

Metalman KMP Cross Country team manager, Mike Ramsey was again pleased with the results. The whole team performed well. “They’re all placed well to challenge for series podiums and we look forward to the final round on the 16^th of January” he said at the conclusion of racing.