Raceline Pirelli KTM press release:

Raceline Pirelli KTM’s Dylan Wills and Wade Kirkland are heading to Round 8 of the MX Nationals at Shepparton this weekend, with the hope of turning their speed in to results on paper this Sunday July 31.

After a somewhat difficult round at Conondale, both Wills and Kirkland have put Round 7 behind them, and will be aiming for impressive starts and podium finishes in both the MX2 and Pirelli MXD classes this weekend.

For MX2 pilot Wills starts are one thing that he’s been more than capable of, and is hoping to make it six holeshots in a row when gates drop again on Sunday.

“Coming into Shepparton I’m feeling good, I’ve had a really solid two weeks training with Cooper Pozniak and I’m feeling fast and strong,” Wills shared.

“Before Conondale I got pretty sick and had to have like a week off of everything, I was run down from over training, but I think in the long run that week off has helped me cause I’m feeling really good on the bike, this is the best I’ve felt since the start of the year!

“I’m looking forward to going racing with the team again this weekend and having fun, we are sitting 6th in the championship at the moment which is a big step forward from last year so I’m happy and can’t wait to race these last three rounds.”

Kirkland, who spent some of his time since Conondale racing at the Victorian State Titles where he finished with a podium in the MX2 class, says that he’ll be hoping to carry that momentum in to the Pirelli MXD class at Shepparton this weekend.

“During the two week break, I managed to get in more riding and racing and I was actually fortunate enough to get a Wildcard entry into the MX2 class at the state championships where I ended up finishing in third overall,” Kirkland shared.

“Obviously at Conondale I didn’t get the results I was looking for so I’ll be hoping to make up as many points as I can this weekend and close in on the championship a bit more.

“I’m really looking forward to racing in Shepparton, if it’s cold I’ll be used to it, and I’m just really enjoying being a part of the the team this year, so I’d love to reward them with another consistent finish.”

Raceline Pirelli KTM, will now head to round eight of the 2016 MX Nationals at Shepparton in Victoria, being held this Sunday July 31.

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For further information on round eight of the MX Nationals, including details on where to watch all of the racing live, head to www.mxnationals.com.au