The Monster Energy MX Nationals' MX2 division will be led by Luke Styke into Wonthaggi. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will march into round three of the 2012 season at Wonthaggi in Victoria on 28-29 April.

New Zealand’s former world number two Josh Coppins will lead the premier MX1 category into Wonthaggi for CDR Yamaha, coming off a pivotal victory at Coonabarabran’s second round two weeks ago.

Coppins has proven Mr. Consistent to date in the 2012 title chase, currently heading red-hot Campbell Mining/TLD/Maxima/Honda privateer Jake Moss and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s defending four-time champion Jay Marmont.

Kiwi Ben Townley continues to recover in New Zealand from hip injuries sustained at Coonabarabran, while Billy Mackenzie has been forced out with a wrist injury. Monster Energy Kawasaki has confirmed that Queensland rising star Dylan Peterson will take his position alongside Marmont.

In the Motul MX2 class it will be Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing’s Luke Styke who holds the series leader’s red plate into Wonthaggi, winning in dominant fashion at round two with a clean-sweep. Styke currently heads teammate Kirk Gibbs and Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ford Dale in the points chase.

Victorian rising star Dylan Long leads the Pirelli MX Development class into Wonthaggi after winning round one earlier this month, followed closely by round two winner Dylan Long on another KTM and Axis Motorsports Kawasaki’s Mitch Norris.

Round three will also include a Mini Cup for 85cc two-stroke and 150cc four-stroke big-wheel machines, as well as the MotoOnline.com.au Rookie Lites class for 13-U16 100-150cc two-stroke and 250cc four-stroke models.

The series will continue at Wonthaggi in Victoria on 28-29 April, marking round three of 10 for the 2012 season.

2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship
Wonthaggi Rd3 Event Information:
Adults: $30 one day or $50 for the weekend
Children (aged 5-15 years): $15 one day or $20 for the weekend
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $70 one day or $100 for the weekend