The Monster Energy MX Nationals will descend upon Appin in New South Wales this Sunday for the eighth round of the 2012 title series.

Leading the premier MX1 class into Appin is New Zealand’s Josh Coppins (CDR Yamaha). Sitting just eight points behind Coppins after another solid win in Horsham is Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Todd Waters, a tight battle is shaping up between these two for the title.

Holding down third place for the MX1 division is Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s British import Brad Anderson who was previously tied on points with Lawson Bopping (CDR Yamaha) for the spot, Anderson has broken free and looking to finish on the podium for the season.

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha’s Luke Styke heads into his home race with the MX2 points lead, expect a return to form at Appin after recent sub-par results.

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ford Dale occupies second spot in the MX2 class, while the in-form Horsham round winner Josh Cachia (JDR Motorsports) sits in third.

Kiwi Kayne Lamont leads the Pirelli MXD class as they hit the hard clay of Appin, Lamont is on a roll of four consecutive wins at the moment and proves to be the man to beat.

Behind Lamont sits fellow KTM rider Dylan Long, along with Dylan Leary in third position making it a top three KTM sweep in the hotly contested division.

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Circuit Location:

Brian Rd, Appin NSW

Event Entry:

Adults: $30.00
Children (aged 5-15 years): $15.00
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $70.00
Gates open 7.00am
Practice starts 8.30am

Event Schedule:

Current Standings:

MX1 Championship Standings (after 7 of 10 rounds):
1. Josh Coppins 415
2. Todd Waters 407
3. Brad Anderson 380
4. Lawson Bopping 375
5. Cody Cooper 336
6. Jake Moss 255
7. Jay Marmont 254
8. Tye Simmonds 234
9. Daniel Reardon 227
10. Daniel McCoy 227

MX2 Championship Standings (after 7 of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 421
2. Ford Dale 385
3. Josh Cachia 368
4. Kade Mosig 337
5. Adam Monea 327
6. Cheyne Boyd 319
7. Kirk Gibbs 301
8. Justin McDonald 261
9. Scott Columb 249
10. Lewis Woods 242

MXD Championship Standings (after 6 of 9 rounds):
1. Kayne Lamont 354
2. Dylan Long 325
3. Dylan Leary 294
4. Kale Makeham 289
5. Sam Martin 289
6. Jay Wilson 270
7. Joel Milesevic 230
8. Mitch Norris 190
9. Wade Hunter 155
10. Mitch Budd 145

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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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