Darryll King on his way to victory at Conondale in 2001. Image: Dirt Action Archives.

CDR Yamaha team owner Craig Dack has recalled a memorable moment in the team’s 20-year history of the Australian Motocross Championship, ahead of this weekend’s 2012 season opener at Conondale.

As part of the team’s season of celebrations, Dack has reflected on Conondale’s season opener from 11 years ago in 2001, when the team dominated the first round with a clean-sweep.

Darryl King won the Pro Open proceedings aboard a YZ426F while Troy Carroll was victorious in the Lites aboard a YZ125, with both riders going on to capture their respective title.

“I recall the round quite well as it was the opening round of the championship,” Dack said. “With it being only a five round series it was important to have start strongly and vital for our championship aspirations.

“That day both guys were able to get the job done and position themselves well for the run home. It became the real kickstart the team needed as we went on to win both championships that year in a great motocross season for Yamaha and the CDR Boost Mobile team as it was then.

“Looking back, it was also nearing the end of the two-stroke and the 125cc machine in national professional competition use. They were and are still are a great dirt bike to race.”

CDR Yamaha will enter this weekend’s Conondale opener with a mix of experience and youthfulness, spearheaded by Kiwi world number two Josh Coppins and Aussie newcomer Lawson Bopping.