The Monster Energy MX Nationals will enter Horsham in Victoria this Sunday for the seventh round of the 2012 title chase.

In the premier MX1 category it is New Zealand veteran Josh Coppins (CDR Yamaha) who leads the way, coming under increasing pressure from Australian rising stars Todd Waters (Motul Pirelli Suzuki) and Lawson Bopping (CDR Yamaha) – who have picked up wins in the past two rounds.

Waters is second in the series, with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Brad Anderson tied with Bopping for third. This weekend will also see the racing return of Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jay Marmont, who sat out round six due to surgery complications suffered during the mid-season break.

The Motul MX2 class is so far led by standout Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing team rider Luke Styke, who has dominated with 50 percent of the round wins to date. Behind him sits Ford Dale (Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing) and privateer Cheyne Boyd (DPH Motorsport Honda).

A new leader arose in the Pirelli MXD class at Hervey Bay, with Kiwi Kayne Lamont leading the way thanks to three straight round wins. Behind him is fellow KTM rider Dylan Long, while GYTR Yamaha’s Sam Martin is third.

This weekend’s Horsham round marks the series’ first visit to the venue since the opening round of 2010.

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Circuit Location:

Henty Highway, Horsham VIC

Event Entry:

Adults $30
Children (aged 5-15 years) $15
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years) $70
Gates Open 7.00am

Event Schedule:

Current Standings:

MX1 Championship Standings (after 6 of 10 rounds):
1. Josh Coppins 352
2. Todd Waters 340
3. Brad Anderson 27
4. Lawson Bopping 327
5. Cody Cooper 269
6. Tye Simmonds 234
7. Jake Moss 210
8. Jay Marmont 207
9. Daniel Reardon 196
10. Daniel McCoy 189
11. Dean Porter 185
12. Dylan Peterson 130
13. Calle Aspegren 112
14. Craig Anderson 97
15. Beau Ralston 84
16. Mike Phillips 78
17. Ben Townley 75
18. Aden de Jager 65
19. Tim Vare 61
20. Gordon Crockard 59

MX2 Championship Standings (after 6 of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 374
2. Ford Dale 328
3. Cheyne Boyd 297
4. Josh Cachia 296
5. Kirk Gibbs 284
6. Kade Mosig 283
7. Adam Monea 264
8. Justin McDonald 224
9. Scott Columb 215
10. Lewis Woods 211
11. Errol Willis 190
12. Luke Arbon 153
13. Nick Murray 139
14. Brock Winston 131
15. Ryan Marmont 91
16. Geran Stapleton 84
17. Corey Lucas 66
18. Peter Boyle 49
19. Richard Egerton 34
20. Tristen Cachia 26

MXD Championship Standings (after 5 of 9 rounds):
1. Kayne Lamont 284
2. Dylan Long 265
3. Sam Martin 241
4. Dylan Leary 234
5. Kale Makeham 231
6. Joel Milesevic 230
7. Jay Wilson 225
8. Mitch Norris 151
9. Jarrad Davis 128
10. Wade Hunter 126
11. Mitch Budd 120
12. Dylan Wills 111
13. Ben George 97
14. John Phillips 88
15. Dion Picard 87
16. Rhys Hobson 70
17. Joe Gillespie 68
18. Josh Melis 67
19. Michael Crugnale 60
20. Shaun Redhead 49

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2012 Series Calendar:

Rd1 – 1 April – Conondale, QLD
Rd2 – 14-15 April – Coonabarabran, NSW
Rd3 – 28-29 April – Wonthaggi, VIC
Rd4 – 12-13 May – Wanneroo, WA
Rd5 – 20 May – Murray Bridge, SA
Rd6 – 1 July – Hervey Bay, QLD
Rd7 – 15 July – Horsham, VIC
Rd8 – 29 July – Appin, NSW
Rd9 – 19 August – Moree, NSW
Rd10 – 25-26 August – Coolum, QLD

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