Gavin Faith on his way to the Australian SX-Lites title for Pirelli. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

Pirelli rider Gavin Faith’s (Carlton Dry Thor Honda Racing) 2012 SX-Lites Australian Supercross Championship win recently capped off a year of increased national titles and podium places for Pirelli Scorpion MX in Australia.

Faith chose the new Scorpion MX Mid Hard 554 and also Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 at various rounds to secure the championship win, including using the new rear size 110/85-19 specifically designed for 250 four-stroke machines in both tread patterns.

Season 2012 in Australia has seen some fantastic results for Pirelli Scorpion MX riders both in motocross and supercross, while Scorpion XC also shone in enduro racing in Australia.

Pirelli results rundown for 2012 Australian racing season:

MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship
MX2 Champion – Ford Dale (Honda)
2nd position – Luke Styke (Yamaha)
3rd position – Josh Cachia (KTM)
7 out of top 10 riders in MX2 riding on Pirelli Scorpion MX

MX1 2nd position – Todd Waters (Suzuki)
3rd Position – Cody Cooper (Suzuki)

Australian Supercross Championships
SX-Lites Champion – Gavin Faith (Honda)
2nd Position – Ryan Marmont (KTM)
8 out of top 10 riders on Pirelli Scorpion MX

Under 19s Champion – Kale Makeham (KTM)

Australian Off Road Championship
Outright Champion – Toby Price (KTM)
E3 Champion – Toby Price (KTM)
E1 2nd Position – Glenn Kearny (Husqvarna)
E1 3rd Position – Chris Hollis (KTM)

Hattah Desert Race
Outright Champion – Toby Price (KTM)

Australian Four-Day Enduro (A4DE)
E3 Champion – Toby Price (KTM)
E2 2nd position Glenn Kearney (Husqvarna)
E1 2nd position Alex Salvini (Husqvarna)

Pirelli congratulates all of its teams and riders, and looks forward to further success in 2013.

Pirelli Motorcycle tyres are imported and distributed exclusively in Australia by Link International.