Penrite Honda Racing press release:

Penrite Honda Racing’s Ben Townley took the overall MX1 win at the final round of the 2015 MX Nationals at Coolum Pines Motocross track yesterday.

The former World Motocross Champion won the opening 30-minute moto before finishing second in the final race of the year. This victory awarded the Penrite Honda team its third podium for the season.

“Taking a win at the final round was hard fought,” Townley explained. “The track was tough and my rivals are riding really well. I am particularly impressed with some of the younger riders coming through,.

“I was happy with my win in the first moto, it wasn’t easy, I had to fight for it. In the second race I rode smart, I came from eighth and caught Adam Monea. I didn’t need to put myself in a vulnerable position so I settled for second. I still have a big month ahead with the MXGP in America and the MXoNns in France,” Townley continued.

The team worked tirelessly testing and building a new bike for Townley and his appreciation was evident during his podium speech. “I have asked a lot of everyone, coming in mid-season places a lot of pressure on a team and the guys worked really hard to give me what I needed to get the job done. This is the best the team has been.”

Teammate Cody Cooper proved again he has the speed, setting the second fastest lap time to Townley in Moto 2. However after struggling with the arm pump that has plagued him all year, he went from leading comfortably to 12th.

Cooper finished the championship eighth in the MX1 standings and was disappointed with his results this year. “The team deserved better than this,” Cooper said. “Ben showed we had the bikes to get the job done and in the final race I proved to myself and the team my speed isn’t the question.

“I can’t change the past and I need to learn from everything this year. I am getting older and I need to change my training if I am going to be competitive against these young riders.”

Team Principal Yarrive Konsky commended his team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

“As a team we worked harmoniously and Ben’s result in the three rounds he raced are a reflection of everyone’s hard work. “The Honda CRF450R is an exceptional motorcycle and winning the final round was rewarding as all of our partners are deserving of winning result.”

The Penrite Honda Racing team will now commence preparation for the 2015 Australian Supercross Championship which starts on October 10th in Bathurst, NSW.