Meakin banks on Berkeley's
By TMX Archives on 6th Apr 07
IN conditions that were so remarkably dry that even dust clouds were rising, Berkeley Heath AMCA motocross club held its opening meeting of the 2007 season at Rockhampton, on Sunday. Indeed, following the very wet winter we have just endured, to witnessa hard, dry track this early in the campaign must be a major concernfor all clubs as the summer months approach. The exceedingly dry goingmeant slick patches on both the inside and outside of all corners, thusdramatically reducing the actual racing line available. So, carefulthrottle control and braking were essential in the battle for thesilverware on offer. First out onto the Rockhampton track was the Openclass Experts, with Richard Meakin taking top honours. Having recentlyswitched from 250cc two-stroke to 450cc four-stroke power, Meakin wasimpressive aboard his new big Honda, just edging out anotherred-powered rider Gavin Hookham. However, although Meakin and Hookhamtook the top two places, it was 250F rider Lee Dunham who was the mainman with a brace of moto wins.
BERKELEY HEATH (AMCA) MX
Rd 1 - Rockhampton
Open Expert (sponsor Thornbury MX): 1 Richard Meakin (450 Honda), 2Gavin Hookham (450 Honda), 3 Joe Hughes (450 Kawasaki), 4 Craig Martin(450 Honda), 5 James Hudson (250 Yamaha).
Expert 125cc (sponsor Mr and Mrs Hewer): 1 Phil Mercer (250 Kawasaki),2 Lee Dunham (250 Kawasaki), 3 Nigel Woodman (250 Honda), 4 WilliamLeer (250 Suzuki), 5 Paul Neale (125 Kawasaki).
Open Senior (sponsor Heritage Kitchens): 1 Shayne Headon, 2 BrookeAlder, 3 Mike Dudley (450 Kawasaki), 4 Tony Griffiths (250 Kawasaki), 5John Isaacs (250 Yamaha).
Senior 125cc (sponsor Berkeley Heath Husqvarna): 1 Stevie Gesner (125KTM), 2 Shane Davis (250 Suzuki), 3 Mark Sims (250 Kawasaki), 4 RobinHarrison (250 KTM), 5 Ashley Symons (250 KTM).
Open Junior Group One (sponsor 661 Motocross): 1 Martin Leer (450Kawasaki), 2 Samuel Williams (450 Suzuki), 3 Mark Gibbs (290 Suzuki), 4Joe Williams (450 Honda), 5 Mark Olds (450 Kawasaki).
Open Junior Group Two (sponsor 661 Motocross): 1 Andy Luker (450 KTM),2 Ben Webb (250 Yamaha), 3 Josh Cooper (250 Yamaha), 4 Dan Burnett (450Yamaha), 5 Stephen Johnson (250 Honda).
Junior 125cc Over 18 (sponsor Norman Graves): 1 Jason Wells (250 KTM),2 Richard May (125 Honda), 3 Michael Austin (250 Kawasaki), 4 MichaelReeves (250 Honda), 5 Julian Coles (250 Kawasaki).
Junior 125cc Under 18 (sponsor AJ Windows): 1 Jason Harris (125Kawasaki), 2 Andre McMiller (85 KTM), 3 Adam Harris, 4 Tom Radburn (250Honda), 5 Mitch Hynam.
Inter Junior (sponsor John McNall and Co Ltd): 1 Thomas Woodward (85Kawasaki), 2 Matthew Bateman (85 Suzuki), 3 Kieran Dowler (85 KTM), 4Bradley Bird (85 KTM), 5 Brendan Griffith (85 Yamaha).
For full report, results and pictures see T+MX NEWS, Friday, April 6, 2007.