Image: Jeff Crow.

CDR Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie turned in his most consistent performance of 2014 to date, taking second place at round four of the MX Nationals held at Murray Bridge over the weekend.

Mackenzie, mounted on his YZ450F in the premier MX1 division, had been searching for consistency in his racing this season after showing plenty of speed at earlier rounds.

Mackenzie was strong in practice and continued that form to come home with a pair of third place finishes, claiming second for the round in what he hopes to be the new benchmark for his racing in 2014.

“At every other round I have had good and not so good motos, so it was important that I put together two good motos today and not make any mistakes,” the Scotsman said.

“I can’t afford to keep doing that and losing points to the leaders in the championship so I needed to get my act together and get it done. I went well last year here so I felt good coming in and the CDR Yamaha team have the bike working really well.

“I’m looking forward to racing in the sand in WA at the next round and with it being the three-race format next week, the importance of consistency is again critical.”

Mackenzie holds down fifth place in the championship after four rounds of 10 this season.