Cheyne Boyd handed DPH Motorsport Honda a debut podium in Western Australia. Image: Adam Riemann.

Experienced Victorian Cheyne Boyd was relieved to reward his all-new DPH Motorsport Honda team with a podium at Wanneroo’s fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals last weekend.

Boyd raced to a hard-fought second overall after scoring the pole position on Saturday, a great way to reward the fresh new MX2 team.

“I was really pumped to finish second on the day and score some really good points. The team has worked really hard, both Dale [Hocking] and Brad [McAlpine] have been amazing and couldn’t ask for better people to be in my corner,” Boyd said.

“It was great to reward them with that result. I felt really comfortable in the sand all weekend, my starts were a lot better which for sure makes it easier especially in the back to back motos.

“There is room for improvement and that I need to continue to work hard. Luke Styke is riding really well and seems to have his starts dialled in consistently.

“I know I can achieve the same consistency and am working hard to regain that form, each round brings us a little bit closer to achieving that goal.”

And while Boyd is celebrating his maiden podium of the year, he’s still determined to gain a win – hopefully this weekend at Murray Bridge in South Australia.

“Overall Wanneroo was a step in the right direction even though it wasn’t a win it was nice to be on the podium for Team DPH Motorsport and Honda Racing with a second place,” he added.

“I know we have more wins to come and with the whole team working toward that goal I am looking forward to this weekend at Murray Bridge. I’ve always done well there so I can’t wait to show everyone how far we’ve come as a new team.”

Team owner Dale Hocking shares the same vision as Boyd, the team already proving a revelation in 2012.

“This is what it’s all about, to have a podium finish and gain valuable championship points is what we as a team are gunning for every round,” he said.

“It was great to see Cheyne on the podium and hopefully we can back it up with another win next week at Murray Bridge.”

Boyd now sits fourth in the series as the halfway point approaches this weekend.