Round six of the 2016 Motul MX Nationals is set to take place at the Nowra Motocross Track, this round will will see riders return to a hard-pack surface following multiple sand-based events.

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Form

Our picks:
Kirk Gibbs (MX1) – At this point in the season it is hard to go past Kirk Gibbs as the favourite at almost any event. The KTM Motocross Racing Team rider is leading the championship chase and has his program dialled in currently.

Nathan Crawford (MX2) – The Husqvarna rider is in fine form at the mid-point of the season and currently holds the MX2 red plate for the first time in his career. Will he be challenged? Oh yes he will, but you can expect Crawford to be firing on Sunday.

Next best:
Matt Moss (MX1) – This is Moss’ home round and he has made it clear that he wants to sweep this entire event and take a run at this 2016 premier class title. Moss comes in to Nowra off the back of a solid second place finish in Wanneroo and a strong mid-season break.

Caleb Ward (MX2) – KTM Motocross Racing Team’s Caleb Ward will be fast in Nowra, he’s got points to make up and you can bet your bottom dollar he’ll be right up front all day long.

Outside chances:
Dean Ferris (MX1) – Although Ferris took a huge fall at Wanneroo, he has announced that he’s back to 100 percent health and ready to go. We all know Ferris is fast on any surface, so be sure to keep an eye on him.

Jed Beaton (MX2) – The DPH Motorsport rider lost the red plate heading into the mid-season break and will have lit a fire under Beaton to battle his way back to the top.

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

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

Rider lists

MX1:
1 Kirk Gibbs
6 Jay Wilson
8 Kade Mosig
15 Luke Wilson
23 Kurt Wightman
34 Daniel Banks
37 Jacob Wright
47 Todd Waters
52 James Alen
71 Kurt Gow
83 Joel Green
102 Matt Moss
111 Dean Ferris
117 Dylan Long
122 Daniel Reardon
182 Rhys Hume
222 Michael Menchi
264 Izak Maule
414 Jesse Dobson

MX2:
2 Wilson Todd
3 Jayden Rykers
J05 Jesse Madden
6 Jake Moss
9 Kale Makeham
11 Ricky Latimer
12 Jed Beaton
17 Caleb Ward
20 Lachlan Davis
23 Wade Hunter
25 Bailey Coxon
30 Joel Wightman
51 Jayden Conforto
55 Ben Thompson
64 Dylan Wills
80 Mathew McEntee
96 Kyle Webster
107 Darren Schenk
110 Luke Reardon
118 Trent Wheatley
128 Glen Segeri
143 Brandon Stewart
144 Keiron Hall
151 Nick Sutherland
153 Hamish Harwood
188 Tomas Ravenhorst
199 Nathan Crawford
265 Jamie Harvey
306 Geoffrey Chalmers
392 Calib Best
432 James Jafer

MXD:
5 Wade Kirkland
7 Connor Tierney
16 Kaleb Barham
17 Cooper Pozniak
32 Travis Silk
43 Mitchell Evans
46 Hugh McKay
88 Jordan Hill
94 Levi McManus
105 Jackson Coulson
116 Sam Pelz
121 Tyler Bullen
127 Cory Watts
168 Zhane Dunlop
198 Luke Abela
219 Lachlan Wilson
237 Zak Small
500 Jimmy Griffin
602 Lochie Latimer

Circuit location

Drive down Albatross Road to the Air Base, take Braidwood Road for five kilometres and track will be located to your right.

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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