Round seven of the 2016 Motul MX Nationals is set to take place at the iconic Green Park circuit in Queensland; this round serves as the only event on the calendar where tear-off vision systems are prohibited.

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Form

Our picks:
Dean Ferris (MX1) – Not that riders such as Matt Moss, Kirk Gibbs and Todd Waters, to name a few, are not strong chances of winning this event, but Ferris is in form and also has a win under his belt from the Conondale Cup earlier this season. Ferris won the event ahead of Moss, Waters, Gibbs and more, so he’s looking pretty good for this weekend’s event.

Caleb Ward (MX2) – Ward is coming off an impressive showing in Nowra with a 1-1 sweep in the MX2 category. He’s determined to find his way back to the top of the championship ladder and looks to be returning to his early season form.

Next best:
Matt Moss (MX1) – Moss was on fire in Nowra, he was the man to beat in the MX1 class and it was a small mistake that saw him hand the victory to Ferris in moto two. Moss will be fired up this weekend in Conondale following that costly error.

Nathan Crawford (MX2) – After poor starts hindered his Nowra result, the current MX2 series leader is going to be focusing on solid starts and consistent motos in order to continue carrying that all-important red plate.

Outside chances:
Kirk Gibbs (MX1) – The factory KTM rider, defending champion and series leader will enter Conondale carrying a knee injury sustained at round six. It’s something that will obviously bother him, but Gibbs will push through in order to maintain his series lead.

Jed Beaton (MX2) – The DPH Motorsport rider currently sits third in points, just two points out of second, after leading the series earlier in the year. Beaton is still in the hunt for this championship and will be right there this weekend battling for the round win.

Watch for:
MX1 – Todd Waters, Kade Mosig, Dylan Long, Jay Wilson

MX2 – Jayden Rykers, Jake Moss, Dylan Wills, Wilson Todd

Rider lists

MX1:
1 Kirk Gibbs
6 Jay Wilson
8 Kade Mosig
15 Luke Wilson
23 Kurt Wightman
34 Daniel Banks
37 Jacob Wright
42 Jordan Flaherty
47 Todd Waters
71 Kurt Gow
76 Brendan Duck
83 Joel Green
102 Matt Moss
111 Dean Ferris
117 Dylan Long
222 Michael Menchi
263 Mathew Torrington
264 Izak Maule
414 Jesse Dobson

MX2:
2 Wilson Todd
3 Jayden Rykers
6 Jake Moss
9 Kale Makeham
11 Ricky Latimer
12 Jed Beaton
17 Caleb Ward
18 Aaron Tanti
20 Lachlan Davis
23 Wade Hunter
25 Bailey Coxon
30 Joel Wightman
51 Jayden Conforto
64 Dylan Wills
81 Joel Evans
86 Richie Evans
96 Kyle Webster
110 Luke Reardon
123 Reece Hoffman
144 Keiron Hall
151 Nick Sutherland
153 Hamish Harwood
188 Tomas Ravenhorst
199 Nathan Crawford
306 Geoffrey Chalmers
437 Ashley Norman

MXD:
5 Wade Kirkland
7 Connor Tierney
13 Joel Phillips
16 Kaleb Barham
17 Cooper Pozniak
J22 Jesse Bishop
24C Cameren Ogilvie
24 Cody White
26 Dylan Wood
32 Travis Silk
43 Mitchell Evans
46 Hugh McKay
48 Ryan Eden
88 Jordan Hill
94 Levi McManus
Q94 Quinlan Adams
105 Jackson Coulson
116 Sam Pelz
121 Tyler Bullen
127 Cory Watts
168 Zhane Dunlop
195 Justin Hart
198 Luke Abela
219 Lachlan Wilson
237 Zak Small
602 Lochie Latimer
760 Wilson Norman
887 Billy Harth

Circuit location

Kenilworth Road, Conondale

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.

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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