CDR Rockstar Energy Drink Yamaha’s has posted the fastest time during Pro Open qualifying here at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, round three of the Monster Energy Super X series.
Today saw race organisers separate the practice and qualifying sessions, unlike in previous weeks where they were run as a single session, and the track has so far proven technical, but popular amongst the riders.
Marmont was quickest with a 42.004 from the in-form Dan Reardon (JDR Motorex KTM) at 42.162, while American Chris Blose (Hart and Huntington/InsureMyRide) was third with a 42.296.
Rookie Lawson Bopping was a solid fourth fastest for Raceline Pirelli Suzuki despite missing much of the session, edging out Scotsman Billy Mackenzie (Monster Energy Kawasaki).
Championship leader Dan McCoy was ninth quickest, just over a second off the pace, on the Motul Pirelli Suzuki in what is his home round of the season.
In the Pro Lites class it was Brenden Harrison who topped the session, leading ahead of JDR Motorex KTM teammate Matt Moss.
Harrison was a surprised fastest, building on confidence from a pair of podiums at the opening two rounds, with his 42.118 almost half a second quicker than Moss’ 42.445.
The only other two riders in the 42s were Serco Yoshimura Yamaha’s Kirk Gibbs at 42.532, and Dean Ferris (Monster Energy Kawasaki), who posted a 42.883.
Completing the top five was American visitor Gavin Faith on the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing CRF250R at a 43.005.
The Under 19s it was Yamaha privateer Jarrad Davis who was fastest with a 44.429 from series leader Errol Willis (Raceline Pirelli Suzuki), who posted a 44.462 despite an early crash.
Stay tuned for an update following the heat races later on this evening.
2011 Monster Energy Super X, Australasian Supercross Championship
Round Three – Campbelltown, NSW
Pro Open Qualifying:
1. Jay Marmont 42.004
2. Dan Reardon 42.162
3. Chris Blose 42.296
4. Lawson Bopping 42.326
5. Billy Mackenzie 42.578
6. Todd Waters 42.767
7. Jake Moss 42.837
8. Ryan Marmont 43.055
9. Daniel McCoy 43.113
10. Tye Simmonds 43.132
11. Cody Mackie 43.222
12. Craig Anderson 43.367
13. Lewis Woods 44.649
14. Beau Ralston 44.926
15. Michael Phillips 45.544
Pro Lites Qualifying:
1. Brenden Harrison 42.118
2. Matt Moss 42.445
3. Kirk Gibbs 42.532
4. Dean Ferris 42.833
5. Gavin Faith 43.005
6. Luke Styke 43.304
7. Adam Monea 43.772
8. Steven Clarke 44.300
9. Robbie Marshall 44.561
10. James Booth-Elliott 45.031