Motul MX Nationals press release:

The highest placed privateer riders in the Thor MX1 class and the Motul MX2 category have had their names added to two of the most prestigious trophies in the championship, with the Jono Porter and Andrew McFarlane Privateer Awards handed out at Round 10 of the Motul MX Nationals at Coolum on the weekend.

Joel Green in the Thor MX1 class took out the Andrew McFarlane Privateer Award after finishing in an impressive 10th in the championship, while Richie Evans in the Motul MX2 category took out the prized Jono Porter Privateer Trophy after finishing ninth in the points, despite being injured and unable to compete at the final two rounds.

After racing had concluded on Sunday, Green shared what it means to have his name now featured on the Andrew McFarlane trophy alongside many other great riders who have taken out the award in the past.

“I’d really like to thank those who got behind me and supported me this year,” Green shared on the podium at Coolum. Especially the guys at Gas Imports, they’ve helped a lot and made a lot of this possible. It’s been a great series at the MX Nationals, and it’s a great honour to take out this award for 2017.”

For Evans, taking out the Jono Porter Privateer award is one of the highlights of his career, and says that he’s honoured to hold the trophy for the next 12 months.

“It’s very humbling to have achieved this and to have taken out the privateer of the year,” Evans shared. “I have to give a big thanks to Mike Ward, if it wasn’t for him I truly wouldn’t be here. And my parents, they put so much into me this year, and I’m glad I can walk away with this. I’m so appreciative and honoured, and can’t wait to come back next year and do it again.”

For more information on the Motul MX Nationals, head to www.mxnationals.com.au