CDR Yamaha's Josh Coppins is setting the pace in his final year of pro competition. Image: Alex Gobert.

Australian motocross boss Kevin Williams of Williams Event Management believes that a number of riders contesting in the Monster Energy MX Nationals series need to step-up their programs, using current MX1 leader Josh Coppins as the benchmark for our rising talent.

After running the Australian Motocross Championship since 1997, Williams has the experience to recognise which riders are putting in the hard yards during the week and which riders are relying on talent alone.

In a series with many talented and hard working riders, Williams looks towards Coppins and his hard working attitude as an example that the up and coming riders should strive to meet.

“I think there is a number of riders on teams out there that need to have a real long look in the mirror and then go have a look at their training programs,” said Williams.

“When someone at 36 years of age like Josh Coppins can do what he is doing week-in-week-out, I think a number of them need to work a little bit harder.

“This series isn’t won just on the weekend, it’s won with what these guys are doing Monday to Friday.”

For the complete insightful interview with Williams, click here.