After a long and hard-fought season, the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals will come to a close at the series’ traditional season finale at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.

The focus in the MX1 class is on the battle between Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Matt Moss and Motorex KTM’s Todd Waters. Between them, the duo have shared seven of the available nine round wins, so it’s fitting that they will go head-to-head one last time for the title.

Moss has the momentum of a round win at Toowoomba, but Waters, although slowed by an injury early on, has been consistent. Just 25 points separate the pair, and with a maximum of 75 points up for grabs, including the GoPro Super Pole bonus, the title is not decided just yet.

It’s an important event to determine the final placings for the remainder of the field, and a chance for riders to climb a rung or two of the championship ladder if the opportunity presents it.

With the MX2 title wrapped up, we’ll see Serco Yamaha’s Luke Styke running in both the MX2 and MX1 classes this round. The opportunity on the YZ450F has been handed to Styke as a reward for his dominant title, and without any pressure, expect to see him troubling the class frontrunners.

Behind Styke the race is still on for second in the class, with Kale Makeham leading from Brock Winston.

The MXD ranks also remain open. It’s Hamish Harwood who has the points lead heading into the class’ eighth clash of the season, but Jay Wilson has form on his side and is sure to offer opposition, as will Jack Simpson who is right in the mix.

Coolum’s bumper two-day schedule includes a host of support events, making for a big weekend. With sunny skies predicted, it should be another top end to the season on the Sunshine Coast.

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The pace will be electric in the MX1 ranks as riders battle to round out the season with top results. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

Circuit location

Quanda Road, Coolum, Queensland

Event entry

Adults: $30
Children (aged 5-15 years): $20
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $70

Two-day
Adults: $50
Children (aged 5-15 years): $30
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $100

Event schedule

Saturday, 31 August

Sunday, 1 September

Current standings

MX1 championship standings (after nine of 10 rounds):
1. Matt Moss 582
2. Todd Waters 557
3. Billy Mackenzie 516
4. Cody Cooper 478
5. Kirk Gibbs 475
6. Jake Moss 444
7. Lawson Bopping 407
8. Jay Marmont 383
9. Adam Monea 376
10. Sam Martin 294

MX2 championship standings (after nine of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 613
2. Kale Makeham 504
3. Brock Winston 472
4. Ryan Marmont 398
5. Dylan Long 389
6. Takeshi Katsuya 362
7. Rhys Carter 351
8. Geran Stapleton 349
9. Kayne Lamont 347
10. Josh Cachia 305

MXD championship standings (after seven of eight rounds):
1. Hamish Harwood 439
2. Jay Wilson 386
3. Jack Simpson 381
4. Jesse Dobson 353
5. Corey James 336
6. Joel Dinsdale 325
7. Joel Wightman 317
8. Jake Emanuelli 279
9. Logan Blackburn 255
10. Dakota Court 223

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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 August-1 September – Coolum, QLD

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