Round four of the 2016 Motul MX Nationals is set to take place at the Murray Bridge MX Track, this round will mark the first of the softer-based circuits on this year’s schedule.

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Form

Our picks:
Kirk Gibbs (MX1) – The defending champion has been right there all season and has won the Murray Bridge round the past two years in a row. He also enters this weekend with added confidence following a round four win in Broadford.

Caleb Ward (MX2) – The KTM Motocross Racing Team rider swept both MX2 motos in Murray Bridge last year and coming off the back of a horror round three, you can bet Ward will be even more determined to regain those lost points.

Next best:
Dean Ferris (MX1) – The CDR Yamaha rider has been strong all year and doesn’t look to be slowing down, at least one moto win has to be on the cards for him in Murray Bridge.

Jed Beaton (MX2) – The DPH Motorsport rider is coming off the back of a clean sweep at round three. Although it was on a completely different style of circuit, that added confidence combined with his natural talent could be dangerous.

Outside chances:
Todd Waters (MX1) – Waters is a big fan of the sand and he rides it very well, he won the Murray Bridge event in 2012 and 2013, so he will certainly be a rider to watch this weekend.

Wilson Todd (MX2) – The Serco Yamaha rider’s style definitely suits Murray Bridge, he flows around the track, stands up a lot (much the same as training partner Caleb Ward) and has the raw speed to take moto wins as we’ve already seen this season.

Watch for:
MX1 – Brett Metcalfe, Matt Moss, Dan Reardon, Jay Wilson, Kade Mosig

MX2 – Luke Arbon, Jayden Rykers, Jake Moss, Nathan Crawford, Dylan Wills

Rider lists

MX1:
1 Kirk Gibbs
6 Jay Wilson
8 Kade Mosig
15 Luke Wilson
23 Jake Watling
24 Brett Metcalfe
25 Jamie Law
29 Robert Lovett
33 David Heasman
34 Daniel Banks
37 Jacob Wright
40 Brett Norton
47 Todd Waters
52 James Alen
55 Craig Bolton
66 Tyler Lange
83 Joel Green
102 Matt Moss
111 Dean Ferris
116 Joey Merrylees
117 Dylan Long
122 Daniel Reardon
134 Jayson Tough
264 Izak Maule
373 Sam O’Donoghue
414 Jesse Dobson

MX2:
2 Wilson Todd
3 Jayden Rykers
6 Jake Moss
7 Letitia Matters
11 Ricky Latimer
12 Jed Beaton
17 Caleb Ward
22 Jordan Waters
23 Wade Hunter
25 Bailey Coxon
30 Joel Wightman
52 Riley Graham
54 Luke Arbon
61 Elias Dukes
64 Dylan Wills
66 Meghan Rutledge
80 Mathew McEntee
81 Joel Evans
86 Richie Evans
W86 Jessica Moore
96 Kyle Webster
103 Stephen Krop
107 Darren Schenk
117 Kurt Gow
151 Nick Sutherland
153 Hamish Harwood
199 Nathan Crawford
249 Jedidiah Cornthwaite
306 Geoffrey Chalmers
430 Dean Porter

MXD:
4 Emma Milesevic
5 Wade Kirkland
7 Connor Tierney
16 Kaleb Barham
17 Cooper Pozniak
21 Tyler McCoy
43 Mitchell Evans
46 Hugh McKay
57 Wyatt Fogarty
88 Jordan Hill
94 Levi McManus
105 Jackson Coulson
116 Sam Pelz
127 Cory Watts
129 Dean De Fazio
168 Zhane Dunlop
195 Justin Hart
198 Luke Abela
237 Zak Small
288 Tom West
602 Lochie Latimer

Circuit location

Murray Bridge MX Track
Old Princes Hwy Monarto, South Australia

Event entry

Adults $30.00
Kids 5 to 15 $20.00
Family 2 Adults and 2 kids (5 to 15) $70.00

Event schedule

8:30am-8:55am Motul MX2 P/Q
9:00am-9:25am Pirelli MXD P/Q
9:30am-9:50am Feature Class P/Q
10:00am-10:30am Thor MX1 P/Q
10:30am-10:40am GoPro Super Pole
10.40am Official Opening
10.45am-11:20am Motul MX2 Moto 1
11:25am-11:50am Pirelli MXD Moto 1
12:05pm-12:40pm Thor MX1 Moto 1
12:40pm-1:25pm Lunch
1:25pm-1:45pm Feature Class Moto 1
1:55pm-2:25pm Motul MX2 Moto 2
2:35pm-3:15pm Thor MX1 Moto 2
3.20pm-3:45pm Pirelli MXD Moto 2
3:50pm-4:10pm Feature Class Moto 2

Live streaming:

Livestreaming via series partner NRGTV will be available to view on Sunday via MotoOnline.com.au to compliment our website and social media coverage at each and every round of the 2016 season.

Event program:

2016 Motul MX Nationals calendar:
Rd1 – 3 April – Horsham, VIC
Rd2 – 17 April – Appin, NSW
Rd3 – 1 May – Broadford, VIC
Rd4 – 22 May – Murray Bridge, SA
Rd5 – 29 May – Wanneroo, WA
Rd6 – 3 July – Nowra, NSW
Rd7 – 17 July – Conondale, QLD
Rd8 – 31 July – Shepparton, VIC
Rd9 – 21 August – Toowoomba, QLD
Rd10 – 28 August – Coolum, QLD

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