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Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha’s Ryder Kingsford has formally been declared winner of the Appin MX2 overall following post-race confusion on Sunday, which eventually saw defending champion Brodie Connolly penalised.

After going 1-1 on the track, Connolly was initially docked two positions by the clerk of course in moto two, but quickly reinstated prior to the overall podiums.

Further investigation into the evening saw the ProMX race steward re-apply the penalty, which elevated Kingsford to victory via an eventual 2-1 scorecard. As a result, he has now climbed to within four points of Connolly – who was penalised after an off-track excursion – in the title race.

“Following a successful protest, results have been amended in the Pirelli MX2 class at round two of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores in Appin on Sunday, April 13,” a statement from MA confirmed.

“In the second MX2 moto, Brodie Connolly (Honda), who crossed the finish line at the head of the field, was demoted two positions by the Clerk of Course – into third – for course cutting. That decision was subsequently reversed by the Clerk of Course, but later reinstated after a successful protest.

“As a result, Ryder Kingsford (Yamaha) was declared the winner of the second MX2 moto, with Alex Larwood (Honda) and Connolly second and third. Kingsford (47pts) provisionally won the round ahead of Connolly (45pts) and Larwood (38pts). The provisional championship standings in MX2 now have Connolly leading on 95pts, with Kingsford on 91pts and Larwood on 78pts.”

Opening moto winner Connolly was demoted to P3 behind Kingsford and Honda Racing teammate Alex Larwood in the final encounter, however, the New Zealander was second overall to retain the red plate. It’s unclear if Honda Racing will move to appeal the penalty imposed.