The 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals make their way to Murray Bridge in South Australia this weekend for round two of the 10-round series.

Motorex KTM’s Todd Waters put on a dominant display in the MX1 class at the season opener in Raymond Terrace. Waters swept both motos and the all-new GoPro Super Pole, he will lead the premier class into this weekend’s action.

Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Cody Cooper holds down second overall in the MX1 ranks with CDR Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie following him in third. Multi-time champion Jay Marmont sits in fourth with Matt Moss rounding out the top five.

In the MX2 class it’s Serco Yamaha’s Luke Styke who leads the charge into Murray Bridge. Styke won both motos at the season opener and stamped his authority on the class in a big way.

Chasing Styke this weekend will be Carlton Dry Honda Racing’s Josh Cachia who sits second overall in points, with MX2 rookie Kale Makeham following him in third aboard his KTM Australia backed KTM 250 SX two-stroke.

Rounding out the MX2 top five is Styke’s Serco Yamaha teammate Luke Clout who sits fourth after his rookie debut. Troy Lee Designs – Maxima Zero Seven Motorsports’ Kade Mosig rounds out the top five overall.

KTM mounted Jack Simpson leads the MXD class after round one, closely followed by Kawasaki rider Jesse Dobson with Hamish Harwood rounding out the top three.

This weekend’s Murray Bridge round will also see the Yamaha Pro Quads and Scott Junior Rookies competitors take to the track for the first time this season.

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Competitors are preparing to do battle at Murray Bridge this weekend. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

Circuit Location

Murray Bridge, South Australia
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Event Entry

Adults: $30.00
Children (aged 5-15 years): $20.00
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $70.00

Event Schedule

Current Standings

MX1 Championship Standings (after one of 10 rounds):
1. Todd Waters 75
2. Cody Cooper 60
3. Billy Mackenzie 58
4. Jay Marmont 54
5. Matt Moss 53
6. Tye Simmonds 52
7. Lawson Bopping 50
8. Jake Moss 47
9. Adam Monea 46
10. Ford Dale 42

MX2 Championship Standings (after one of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 70
2. Josh Cachia 58
3. Kale Makeham 58
4. Luke Clout 55
5. Kade Mosig 53
6. Brock Winston 52
7. Matt Ryan 47
8. Kayne Lamont 46
9. Takeshi Katsuya 44
10. Geran Stapleton 43

MXD Championship Standings (after one of 10 rounds):
1. Jack Simpson 67
2. Jesse Dobson 65
3. Hamish Harwood 56
4. Nick Scott 52
5. Corey James 52
6. Logan Blackburn 44
7. Jake Emmanuelli 44
8. Richard Evans 42
9. Joel Wightman 41
10. Jay Wilson 41

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2013 Series Calendar

Rd1 – 14 April – Raymond Terrace, NSW
Rd2 – 28 April – Murray Bridge, SA
Rd3 – 5 May – Wonthaggi, VIC
Rd4 – 19 May – Broadford, VIC
Rd5 – 2 June – Conondale, QLD
Rd6 – 14 July – Appin, NSW
Rd7 – 28 July – Hervey Bay, QLD
Rd8 – 11 August – Swan Hill, VIC
Rd9 – 25 August – Toowoomba, QLD
Rd10 – 31 Aug – 1 Sep – Coolum, QLD

Round one highlights