Penrite Honda Racing press release:

Leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for Round 6 of the MX Nationals at Raymond Terrace this weekend, the Penrite Honda Racing team embarked on a comprehensive testing program throughout the five-week hiatus.

After celebrating a podium finish with Ben Townley at the fifth round of the series at Coolum, the team immediately commenced an intensive testing program that included rider training in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

While the team worked with Cody Cooper in Australia and New Zealand, teammate Ford Dale jetted to America to train at the famous Carmichael ranch.

“I definitely feel a lot stronger going into Round 6,” Cooper said. “The day following the final round we did some testing on the Coolum track and made some valuable changes,

“From there I went home and did some more testing and changed my training. I have done some local races and riding and racing with Ben (Townley) has helped me greatly.”

Despite qualifying first at the opening round of the series Ford Dale has since struggled with his consistency.

The 2012 Australian MX2 Champion said stepping straight into the training programs of Jeremy and Alex Martin as well as Joey Savatgy proved difficult but not impossible.

“I got there and went straight into 40minute motos and sectionalised training,” Dale explained.

“Their routine is relentless and I have learned so much. Turning it all around in five weeks isn’t easy and I am hoping for improved results with what I have learned and practiced, but I am also realistic.

“We have short, mid and long term plans and objectives. We will just have to see where we are at on Sunday night,” Dale added.

The Penrite Honda Racing team has invested a lot in a bid to turn their results around and Team Principal Yarrive Konsky said he was happy with their progress.

“Investing in Ben competing is beneficial for many reasons. He is great for our partners but also for our technicans and riders,

“He brings a wealth of knowledge and we learned a great deal following Round 5. Ford was sent to Carmicheals and testing hasn’t stopped with Cody.

“The team has worked relentlessly following Round 5 and we are all looking forward to the second half of the MX Nationals”.

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