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		<title>Aussies Racing Abroad: October 2023</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing Internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to… On-Track Jack Miller &#8211; MotoGP The month of October has been [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing Internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to…</strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_13979" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13979" style="width: 1919px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13979" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025.jpg" alt="It's been a massive month for our Aussie talent racing internationally. Check out what Edward has for us this month..." width="1919" height="1280" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025.jpg 1919w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_ParcF_SUN_JD025-1068x712.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13979" class="wp-caption-text">It&#8217;s been a massive month for our Aussie talent racing internationally. Check out what Edward has for us this month&#8230;</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong>On-Track</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jack Miller &#8211; MotoGP<br />
</strong>The month of October has been a consistent one for Aussie MotoGP star Jack Miller. Bagging an impressive fourth in the Sprint and a sixth in the red-flagged race in Japan due to the brutal wet conditions, he backed this up with a solid ninth and a seventh in Indonesia to ensure he headed into his home GP with some handy momentum.</p>
<p>Venturing to the famed Phillip Island track in front of his adoring fans, there was much reason for positivity from his weekend in an event where the main race was run on Saturday due to the impending severe wind and rain on Sunday.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13965" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13965" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13965" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4.jpg" alt="Miller hopeful to show off in front of a home crowd." width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Phillip-Island-4-1068x712.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13965" class="wp-caption-text">The month of October has been a consistent one for Aussie MotoGP star Jack Miller on-board his factory KTM&#8230;</figcaption></figure>
<p>Banking eighth in qualifying ahead of the main race, this gave him a decent grid position to enjoy a strong body of work, where he finished seventh after engaging in some pulsating battles throughout.</p>
<p><em>“It was a decent Grand Prix. I had a bit of fun with the guys there. The bike was working good, and I cannot complain. I felt I was losing a bit too much time in the last sector but then also struggling a bit with the front tire. I had to try and nurse it. We learned from that today. We didn’t really want that result at our home GP but it was a solid finish and we were not too far away from the front guys. Happy enough and happy with the bike. We have a bit more work to do, but things are going good.”</em></p>
<figure id="attachment_13983" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13983" style="width: 1920px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13983" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145.jpg" alt="Joel Kelso marked his home race at Phillip Island in memorable style by bagging his first-ever Moto3 podium." width="1920" height="1280" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145.jpg 1920w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Moto3_Podium_SUN_MH145-1068x712.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13983" class="wp-caption-text">Joel Kelso marked his home race at Phillip Island in memorable style by bagging his first-ever Moto3 podium.</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong>Joel Kelso &#8211; Moto3</strong><br />
Joel Kelso marked his home race in memorable style by bagging his first-ever Moto3 podium. Having earned himself second on the grid, the Darwinian immediately got down to business in the race, displaying excellent speed and race-craft to keep pace with the frontrunners.</p>
<p>Putting on a wicked show for the supporters to eventually bag third despite a late moment, Kelso rightfully cut a delighted figure afterwards, stating: <em>“Bloody brilliant! I’m over the moon. It was tricky conditions, but I just had to go for it at my home GP. I wanted the win but then made a little mistake, so I thought ‘Just put it in the bag’ and get it home safely. There was a lot of pressure, but now we’ll finish the year and try to bring the best results to CFMOTO,”</em> he gleamed.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13117" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13117" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13117" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook-.jpg" alt="The future is looking very promising for the Darwinian. The rain proved he has the skill to be a front-runner when he's not held back by his equipment, and hopefully he proved himself to future teams for a Moto2 move." width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook-.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--1068x712.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13117" class="wp-caption-text">The future is looking very promising for the Darwinian. The rain proved he has the skill to be a front-runner when he&#8217;s not held back by his equipment, and hopefully he proved himself to future teams for a Moto2 move.</figcaption></figure>
<p>In another exciting piece of news for the ambitious Kelso, it’s been confirmed he’s signed with BOE Motorsports in Moto3 for 2024. <em>“I am very happy to be able to join a great team like BOE Motorsports for another year in Moto3. I am very grateful for this opportunity; my goal will be to fight at the front and show everyone what we are capable of.”</em></p>
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<p><strong>Senna Agius &#8211; European Moto2 Championship and Moto2</strong><br />
The Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact team ace won’t be forgetting October in a hurry, for not only did Agius secure the European Moto2 Championship, but he also signed on the dotted line with his current team to step up to Moto2 on a full-time basis.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14132" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14132" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14132" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook-.jpg" alt="The Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact team won’t be forgetting October in a hurry, for not only did Agius secure the European Moto2 Championship, but he also signed with his current team to step up to Moto2. Photo: Senna Agius Racing." width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook-.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Agius-Facebook--1068x712.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14132" class="wp-caption-text">The Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact team won’t be forgetting October in a hurry, for not only did Agius secure the European Moto2 Championship, but he also signed with his current team to step up to Moto2. Photo: Senna Agius Racing.</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>“I am feeling super-grateful to have the opportunity to step up with this team. I just have to say thank you for this incredible chance and thanks to everyone involved for believing in me,”</em> he expressed. <em>“It will be my rookie season, and I have so much to learn, but it’s already been a good time riding in Moto2, and I am so happy to be jumping up to Grand Prix now. I am just so excited.”</em></p>
<p>To shift the attention back to his title triumph, the way the 18-year-old handled the pressure and weight of expectation expertly to get the job done was nothing short of impressive, as he triumphed at Aragon after logging the quickest time in qualifying to underline his tremendous talent emphatically.</p>
<p><strong>Harrison Voight &#8211; European Moto2 Championship</strong><br />
Back in action at Aragon, Harrison Voight once again showcased many glimpses of his undeniable class. Starting the opening race all the way back in 20th, it was eye-catching how he embarked on a scintillating charge through the field to work his way up to sixth. Disappointingly, though, while running close to the group of riders up to second, a mistake from a rival forced a collision, which saw him pull out courtesy of some subsequent pain in his leg that meant he was unable to change gears.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13450" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13450" style="width: 1079px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13450" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook-.jpg" alt="Making vital progress with every passing outing, there's been much to admire about Harrison Voight's latest offerings. Photo Via Harrison Voight Racing." width="1079" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook-.jpg 1079w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PitBoard-Harrison-Voight-Via-Vioght-Facebook--1068x713.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13450" class="wp-caption-text">Making vital progress with every passing outing, there&#8217;s been much to admire about Harrison Voight&#8217;s latest offerings. Despite battling some bad luck this year, he&#8217;s looking to prove himself at the finale. Photo Via Harrison Voight Racing.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bravely lining up for the second race, 13th was the best he could manage in a bout that saw him toil on valiantly following a rough start. With one round left in the series, all eyes will be on the finale, where the Stylobike hotshot will be eager to close out his season in an uplifting fashion.</p>
<div id="pitbo-4034165297"><a href="https://www.ducati.com/au/en/bikes/monster/monster-v2?utm_source=bikerview&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_campaign=monster_0426_danz_au" aria-label="Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div>
<p><strong>Josh Brookes &#8211; British Superbike</strong><br />
Josh Brookes ended his 2023 crusade with commendable efforts at the final two rounds at Donington Park and Brands Hatch. To start with the former, his 7-8-3 finishes were a tidy return, considering he qualified back in 17th. Although he wasn’t entirely satisfied with his output at the rain-interrupted round due to him posting great results and rides at the same venue earlier in the term, Brookes remained upbeat with his podium placing.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14131" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14131" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14131" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB-.jpg" alt="Brookes ended 2023 with commendable efforts at the final two rounds: Donington Park and Brands Hatch. Photo: BSB." width="1080" height="719" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB-.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB--768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB--696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Josh-Brookes-Via-BSB--1068x711.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14131" class="wp-caption-text">Brookes ended 2023 with commendable efforts at the final two rounds: Donington Park and Brands Hatch. Photo: BSB.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Even though a nasty spill in first practice and a bike issue in qualifying ensured he had to line up for the opening bout in 18th. It was an unsatisfactory way to begin the finale, but the way he salvaged his weekend was notable. Struggling with bike setup all weekend and never feeling comfortable, much credit must go to Brookes, who fought on doggedly to claim a seventh, an eighth and a ninth to conclude his campaign in a credible seventh in the standings.</p>
<p><em>“I’d like to thank everyone; all the supporters, the team, sponsors, the fans – everyone who has put something into the team and hopefully next year we can get some better results and fight for the championship,”</em> he told the team’s website.</p>
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<p><strong>Jason O’Halloran &#8211;  British Superbike</strong><br />
Jason O’Halloran closed out his season with an outstanding showing on his way to a terrific victory at Donington before wrapping up his 2023 with a mixed weekend at Brands Hatch. Despite blasting out of the blocks to bank pole position with the fastest-ever BSB time at the circuit, the opener didn’t go to plan, for tyre issues ensured 17th was all he could muster.</p>
<p>A man on a mission in race two, the ‘O’Show’ scorched his way from 21st to fourth before the race was red-flagged just as a podium beckoned for the Aussie. The third duel was all about the McAMS Yamaha star, as he shot off the line to then ride to an accomplished win in what was a statement body of work ahead of Brands Hatch.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14129" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14129" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14129" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB-.jpg" alt="Jason O’Halloran closed out his season with an outstanding showing on his way to a terrific victory at Donington before wrapping up his 2023 with a mixed weekend at Brands Hatch. He now moves to Kawasaki for 2024. Photo via BSB." width="1080" height="719" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB-.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB--768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB--696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jason-OHalloran-Via-BSB--1068x711.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14129" class="wp-caption-text">Jason O’Halloran closed out his season with an outstanding showing on his way to a terrific victory at Donington before wrapping up his 2023 with a mixed weekend at Brands Hatch. He now moves to Kawasaki for 2024. Photo via BSB.</figcaption></figure>
<p>While this last stop on the calendar wasn’t one to remember, even if he bagged pole and was second in the opener, as a crash and a seventh scuppered any hopes he had of challenging for the title. Ultimately obtaining sixth in the standings to close his tenure with the team, who will no longer be running a BSB outfit, an emotional O’Halloran expressed his gratitude for all they’ve done for him and stated what a fantastic time he’s had under the awning over the years.</p>
<p><em>“I think together with the team, we can look back on what we’ve achieved with great pride. We’ve had an incredible journey over the last five years, and I wish everyone all the success in their next steps. A huge thanks to Steve Rodgers, Wendy, Tina and all the other people who make this happen,” </em></p>
<p>Now moving to the Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki, it’ll be intriguing to see how he fares with his new squad in 2024.</p>
<p><strong>Off-Road</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jett Lawrence &#8211; MXoN for Australia</strong><br />
Flexing his muscles on the world stage on French soil, Jett Lawrence shone brightly for Team Australian at the prestigious Motocross of Nations. Playing an instrumental role in propelling his nation to their best-ever finish at the event in second!</p>
<figure id="attachment_14137" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14137" style="width: 1079px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14137" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg" alt="Flexing his muscles on the world stage on French soil, Jett Lawrence shone brightly for Team Australian at the prestigious Motocross of Nations. Bringing Australia to their best ever finish of Second. Photo: MA." width="1079" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg 1079w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Jett-Lawrence-Via-MA--1068x713.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14137" class="wp-caption-text">Flexing his muscles on the world stage on French soil, Jett Lawrence shone brightly for Team Australian at the prestigious Motocross of Nations. Bringing Australia to their best ever finish of Second. Photo: MA.</figcaption></figure>
<p>After constructing some exceptional rides in the qualifying race and in his first moto to carve through the park on the rutty, hard surface, his final moto masterclass was a joy to behold, with him rising to the occasion to outfox the legendary Ken Roczen with aplomb to secure a magnificent victory.</p>
<p><em>“The first race, the start wasn’t too bad, I was there. I was in the top 10, and I thought I had a good chance of winning it, but I made an aggressive pass on the outside and went down. Starting dead last wasn’t ideal, but I had a pretty good flow around the track and felt fit, and didn’t get tired at all. My last six laps were the fastest, so I was happy with that,” </em></p>
<p><em>“The second moto I wanted to go out and win&#8230; I had a decent start, around third, then I made a quick move for second and was chasing Kenny again like back in America. I felt at home, although he had a lot better lines than I did at the start, so I was following him for a bit, but once I was able to get around him, I put my head down and flowed just like home. It was good to get the win and finish on a high.”</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hunter Lawrence &#8211; MXoN for Australia<br />
</strong>Coming into the showpiece dealing with a nerve issue in his back, Hunter Lawrence deserved plenty of praise for putting his body on the line for his country. Kicking things off with a third in his qualification race, it was impressive how he adjusted to the rugged conditions at Ernee. He then carried his form into the Sunday by securing a 10th and a fifth to bag second in the MX2 class behind Tom Vialle, with him overcoming the pain barrier strikingly to play a pivotal part in his team’s score.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14138" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14138" style="width: 1079px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14138" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg" alt="Coming into the showpiece dealing with a nerve issue in his back, Hunter Lawrence deserved plenty of praise for putting his body on the line for his country. it was impressive how he adjusted to the rugged conditions at Ernee." width="1079" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA-.jpg 1079w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-MA--1068x713.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14138" class="wp-caption-text">Coming into the showpiece dealing with a nerve issue in his back, Hunter Lawrence deserved plenty of praise for putting his body on the line for his country. it was impressive how he adjusted to the rugged conditions at Ernee.</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>“It was the best result ever for Australia, so it’s awesome, but I’m already looking forward to next year. It was a wild day, the track was super gnarly, it was brutal so we’re happy that everyone was able to do their best, and the boys gave their all, and left everything on the track. If everyone gives their 100% effort, you can’t ask for much more,”</em> reflected the Honda wizard.</p>
<p><strong>Dean Ferris &#8211; MXoN for Australia</strong><br />
Experienced campaigner Dean Ferris headed to Ernee fresh from winning the ProMX MX1 crown, eager to impress in what was his seventh MXoN. Surviving a savage crash on the Saturday unscathed, the aim for him was to produce just one sound ride to accompany the Lawrence brothers. And that’s exactly what he did by getting a 12th to stand up and be counted when his country needed him.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14135" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14135" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14135" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus-.jpg" alt="Experienced campaigner Dean Ferris headed to Ernee fresh from winning the Australian ProMX MX1 crown, eager to impress in what was his seventh MXoN. Ferris will be returning back to Australia to defend his title..." width="1080" height="673" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus-.jpg 1080w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus--300x187.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus--1024x638.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus--768x479.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus--696x434.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BikeReview-Hunter-Lawrence-Via-Yamaha-Aus--1068x666.jpg 1068w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14135" class="wp-caption-text">Experienced campaigner Dean Ferris headed to Ernee fresh from winning the Australian ProMX MX1 crown, eager to impress in what was his seventh MXoN. Ferris will be returning back to Australia to defend his title&#8230;</figcaption></figure>
<p>Relishing the opportunity and loving coming back to Europe, all eyes will now be on the 2024 season back home, which sees Ferris return to the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy in his quest for further glory.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to… Words: Ed Stratmann Jack Miller &#8211; MotoGP Starting his September with [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to… Words: Ed Stratmann</strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_12877" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12877" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-12877 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1024x683.jpg" alt="Having started his season off positive with a seventh in the opener in Portugal, Miller's continued to make solid progress." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12877" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;Struggling again at Misano on the Saturday, 15th in the Sprint was the best he could muster.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong>Jack Miller &#8211; MotoGP</strong><br />
Starting his September with a solid eighth in the heat at Catalunya, this was a good way for Jack Miller to end the weekend considering he missed Q2, meaning he had to start the Sprint and the main race 13th. Desperate for improvement on the Sunday after 16th in the Sprint, the team worked their wonders by making some crucial bike changes, with these the key catalyst to him being able to push through the pack to claim eighth.</p>
<p>Struggling again at Misano on the Saturday, 15th in the Sprint was the best he could muster. Frustratingly this was as good as it got for Miller, who was bundled out of the race by Michele Pirro when running 14th. The first ever Indian Grand Prix was next on the cards for the KTM ace, and Miller began the round strongly by charging from 16th on the grid to secure an admirable 7th in the Sprint.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13037" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13037" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13037 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-1024x683.jpg" alt="Miller and Binder were ragged perfection in the lead though, sliding their way around in a two-man show for a few laps." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-MotoGP-Jerez-Saturday-7.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13037" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;Not too high, not too low this weekend,&#8221; he reflected. &#8220;I struggled today. I didn’t have the grip I needed from the get-go both front and rear.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sunday posed a new set of challenges for the number 43, as he battled for feel and grip, which ensured he wasn&#8217;t able to keep up with the frontrunners to ultimately come across the line in 14th.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Not too high, not too low this weekend,&#8221;</em> he reflected. <em>&#8220;I struggled today. I didn’t have the grip I needed from the get-go both front and rear. I couldn&#8217;t carry any corner speed at all. I had a bit of contact into turn one as well, which wasn’t ideal and then tried to make up too many positions in one go on the second lap. It was an uphill battle from there and our pace wasn’t anything like Saturday. It is a bit of a head-scratcher. Fingers crossed we can work on what we found out this weekend and what we tried at the Misano test for Motegi.”</em></p>
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<p><strong>Joel Kelso &#8211; Moto3</strong><br />
Even though his 2023 campaign has been littered with ups and downs, Joel Kelso deserves credit for sticking at it, as he continues to illustrate his talent.</p>
<p>The highs this month have included him bagging another front row spot in qualifying at Catalunya and from how he had some fantastic early pace in Misano. Meanwhile, the negatives have arisen from him admitting he needs more aggression in the races and from him crashing out in India.</p>
<figure id="attachment_12867" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12867" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-12867" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-1024x683.jpg" alt="After banking a quality ninth in the season opener, disaster struck for Joel Kelso #66 just after the race had finished when he and another rider collided in a clash that saw the Darwinian devastatingly suffer a broken ankle." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-4.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12867" class="wp-caption-text">Joel Kelso continues making positive strides in Moto3, with him clearly getting back on track with his fitness and feeling more and more comfortable running the pace near the head of the field.</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>“I got caught up in turn one and then made four positions on the first lap  but I had contact with a rider into turn three and that ruined my exit. When I opened the gas &#8211; race over,&#8221;</em> he told the team&#8217;s website. <em>&#8220;I’ve been struggling a bit with being aggressive in races so that first period before the crash was a small positive from today. We’ll be ready for much better in Japan. We’ll be fighting.”</em></p>
<p>With plenty to work on and the Darwinian motivated to close the term on a good note in the upcoming outings, it&#8217;ll be intriguing seeing if he can piece it all together starting in Japan.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-4010156970"><a href="https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/purchase-tools/current-offers/1100/ninja-expert-deal" aria-label="NINJA EXPERT DEAL (990&#215;120)"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NINJA-EXPERT-DEAL-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NINJA-EXPERT-DEAL-990x120-1.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NINJA-EXPERT-DEAL-990x120-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NINJA-EXPERT-DEAL-990x120-1-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NINJA-EXPERT-DEAL-990x120-1-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Senna Agius &#8211; Moto2</strong><br />
Back in action in Moto2 filling in for Darryn Binder on the Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact team, Senna Agius&#8217; stint started in unsatisfactory fashion at Catalunya, with him falling short of his expectations on an eventful weekend that ended with him crashing out on the Sunday.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13456" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13456" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13456 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--1024x683.jpg" alt="A nasty spill at Catalunya sadly ended his weekend here on the Friday, though, thus meaning he missed both races and the chance to wrap up the title. Photo Via: Intact GP." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP--1068x713.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BikeReview-Senna-Agius-Via-Intact-GP-.jpg 1079w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13456" class="wp-caption-text">Senna Agius&#8217; stint started in unsatisfactory fashion at Catalunya, with him falling short of his expectations.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Eager to put that effort behind him, a fired up Agius demonstrated some notable pace in qualifying at Misano &#8211; coming in less than eight-tenths from the pole sitter. An early crash in the race ruined his momentum, however, with the youngster high siding to end his day. Leading the European Moto2 Championship, Agius will recalibrate his attention to this competition in his quest to reign supreme come season&#8217;s end.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-2972832969"><a href="https://freedom.harley-davidson.com/en_AU-2025-Savings" aria-label="H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990&#215;120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg 920w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-300x39.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-768x100.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-696x91.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" width="920" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Jacob Roulstone &#8211; Red Bull Rookies Cup &amp; JuniorGP Moto3<br />
</strong>Fresh from finishing fifth in the hugely competitive Red Bull Rookies Cup following his 6-10 race finishes at Misano, in a year that&#8217;s seen him make some brilliant progress, Jacob Roulstone has been rewarded by earning a ride in Moto3 for 2024 with the outstanding Red Bull KTM Tech3 outfit.</p>
<p>Following in the footsteps of the likes of Miller, Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Deniz Oncu and Pedro Acosta, who have all come through this KTM pathway, the Aussie prospect is in good hands to continue along on his upward trajectory.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13003" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13003" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-13003" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1024x682.jpg" alt="Young Aussie Jacob Roulstone kicked off his Red Bull Rookies Cup campaign with an encouraging ride at the picturesque Portimao. Photo via Jacob Roulstone Facebook." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1068x711.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone-.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13003" class="wp-caption-text">Young talent Jacob Roulstone continued his striking recent momentum by producing some more polished rides in the Red Bull Rookies Cup.</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>“I’m really excited to be joining Red Bull KTM Tech3. They are a very experienced and professional team that have brought through many great riders. Stepping up from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and FIM JuniorGP won’t be easy, but with the team, the people around me as well as my own determination, I believe we can have a decent rookie season,&#8221;</em> a delighted Roulstone explained.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Thanks to Herve, KTM and Red Bull for this amazing opportunity. I cannot thank my family enough for all their support so far. I want to end this year strong and then I cannot wait to get into the 2024 season already.”</em></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-1222618545"><a href="https://www.ducati.com/au/en/bikes/monster/monster-v2?utm_source=bikerview&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_campaign=monster_0426_danz_au" aria-label="Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Josh Brookes &#8211; British Superbike</strong><br />
After enduring some difficult rounds, plentiful positivity could be extracted from Josh Brookes&#8217; round at Oulton Park. Kicking off this stop on the calendar with fifth in qualifying, this set the tone for him to enjoy a handy weekend at the office aboard his FHO Racing BMW. Going on to notch a trio of fifth place scores, this represented a quality, consistent event for Brookes, which was a much-needed uplift given his recent struggles.</p>
<p>Situated seventh in the championship hunt, Brookes offered some fantastic insight in his post-race debrief, stating: <em>&#8220;We scored three fifths this weekend, which is an improvement on previous rounds; I wasn’t even going to be greedy, I was hoping for a podium this weekend rather than a win.</em></p>
<figure id="attachment_13005" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13005" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13005 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-1024x682.jpg" alt="Josh Brookes couldn't have dreamt of a better way to begin his BSB crusade, as the experienced pilot rode sublimely to guarantee he holds the championship lead after the season opener at Silverstone. Photo: BSB." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-1068x711.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13005" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;I think coming to a track we’ve been to already this season meant we didn’t have to make adjustments, we just set the bike up the way it was before and focused on the electronics.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>&#8220;The three fifth places are the best we could achieve, the last race was strong and I stayed close to the lead group for the longest period of time, but we’re still missing a couple of tenths, and we have to be realistic that the lap times I’m able to do aren’t good enough to rival the podium. We have got to keep our heads down, keep working away and improving. I think coming to a track we’ve been to already this season meant we didn’t have to make adjustments, we just set the bike up the way it was before and focused on the electronics. </em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;People forget we’ve got a new bike this year, so every time we go to a new track none of the information we have from years before is valuable, and in fact it does us an injustice as those settings compromise our progress because the bike is different now. I think people just assume you’re going to go to the next round and pick up where you expect and it’s proven not to be like that, as we’ve had a lot of work to do. But I think coming back to a circuit we’ve been to before has boosted our results and the next two rounds we’ve also been to before, which I anticipate to work in our favour.”</em></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-1452558921"><a href="https://freedom.harley-davidson.com/en_AU-2025-Savings" aria-label="H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990&#215;120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg 920w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-300x39.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-768x100.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-696x91.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" width="920" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Jason O’Halloran &#8211;  British Superbike<br />
</strong>While he was unable to carry over his sensational form from Thruxton to Oulton, Jason O&#8217;Halloran did his best throughout on his way to claiming two eighth places and a ninth. Aside from experiencing a minor bike issue, the team and rider were largely left searching for answers as to why they were missing that little something extra compared to their competitors.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a difficult weekend really. It&#8217;s not ideal but I did the best job I could &#8211; we&#8217;ve just been lacking something and no matter what we did we couldn&#8217;t improve the feeling,&#8221;</em> he lamented.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13004" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13004" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13004 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-1024x681.jpg" alt="O’Halloran got his 2023 BSB series off to a consistent start by going 4-5-4 at Silverstone." width="696" height="463" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-300x199.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran-1068x710.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Brooks-Ohalloran.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13004" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;It&#8217;s been a difficult weekend really. It&#8217;s not ideal but I did the best job I could&#8221;&#8230;</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>&#8220;I finished all the races which is positive, so we&#8217;ll go through everything and try to understand. Donington is a different track compared to Oulton, so hopefully we can turn up there in a different place, reset after this weekend and go again.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Onwards and upwards will be the order of the day as the series heads to Donington Park, where an uptick in performance will be on the cards for O&#8217;Halloran, who sits sixth in the standings, and the McAMS Yamaha squad.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-1511923348"><a href="https://www.ducati.com/au/en/bikes/monster/monster-v2?utm_source=bikerview&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_campaign=monster_0426_danz_au" aria-label="Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Jett Lawrence &#8211; AMA Pro Motocross and SMX<br />
</strong>Having achieved the absolutely remarkable feat of going undefeated in his debut campaign in the 450 class of AMA Pro Motocross, Jett Lawrence immediately altered his focus to the new SMX Playoffs. And he didn&#8217;t disappoint by reigning triumphant in the three race format, with his clutch effort at the finale at the LA Coliseum to go 1-1 ensuring he got the job done and took home the one million reserved for the winner.</p>
<figure id="attachment_12519" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12519" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-12519 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-1024x683.jpg" alt="Jett has been absolutely blitzing the competition in the 250 class, hopefully he can follow it up on the 450. Photo: HRC." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-2.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12519" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;The team is awesome, and that’s what allows Chase, me and the other riders to have the best equipment we can.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>“On the track it’s a one-man show, but behind the scenes it’s so many people,”</em> he explained after his SMX success. <em>“The team is awesome, and that’s what allows Chase, me and the other riders to have the best equipment we can. That also goes for my trainer O’Show [Johnny O’Mara], my dad was a big key, and also my brother &#8211; every day we were grinding to try and be better. To go out and get that [championship] is not only a massive achievement for me; it’s a big thank-you to the people who support me and helped me get to where I am now.”</em></p>
<p>Up next for the Aussie sensation is the Motocross of Nations in Ernee, where Australia, whose team consists of the Lawrence brothers and the immensely experienced Dean Ferris, head in as one of the favourites.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-1690899690"><a href="https://freedom.harley-davidson.com/en_AU-2025-Savings" aria-label="H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990&#215;120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg 920w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-300x39.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-768x100.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-696x91.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" width="920" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Hunter Lawrence &#8211; AMA Pro Motocross and SMX<br />
</strong>After wrapping up the 250 AMA Pro Motocross title at the final round to accompany his 250 Supercross crown, Hunter Lawrence was ideally poised to join his elite sibling to claim SMX glory. But sadly it wasn&#8217;t to be for Hunter, as a nasty crash in qualifying at the LA Coliseum forced him to miss the night show due to him aggravating an existing back injury.</p>
<p><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-13113" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--1024x683.jpg" alt="Our Aussie riders have been making us proud overseas. Check out what they've been up to! Photo: HRC Global." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook--1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Jett-Hunter-Lawrence-Aussies-HRC-Fabebook-.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a></p>
<p><em>“Unfortunately, Hunter Lawrence will not take part in tonight’s motos at the Los Angeles SMX round. The reigning AMA Motocross 250 champ and 250SX East champ was already banged up from a hard fall in free practice yesterday. Then in today’s second timed qualifying session, he landed wrong from a jump and aggravated his back to the extent that he’s in too much pain to race. Get well soon and great job on an amazing season,&#8221;</em> read the team&#8217;s statement.</p>
<p>His focus will now immediately shift to his recovery ahead of the MXoN at Ernee as well in his search to be at full fitness for the prestigious event.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-3988097784"><a href="https://www.smsprd.com/" aria-label="bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bikereview-web-ads-SMSPRD_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Mitch Evans &#8211; MXGP<br />
</strong>Mitch Evans&#8217; MXGP season ended in disappointing fashion, with the superbly skilled pilot having to miss the last two rounds courtesy of his previously injured wrist flaring up. In immense pain and wisely opting to head to Belgium to begin treatment, sadly the injury also meant he had to take himself out of the running for the MXoN, which came as another brutal blow to end what&#8217;s been a hugely challenging term for the departing Kawasaki star.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13115" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13115" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13115 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1024x683.jpg" alt="It's been great to see Mitch Evans back behind the gate for the last three rounds of MXGP aboard his factory Kawasaki. Photo: Kawasaki Racing EU Facebook." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1068x713.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook-.jpg 1079w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13115" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;I want to wish the team and Romain the best of luck for Matterley and the Motocross of Nations.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>&#8220;It’s a real shame to miss the final race of the season and my last race with the team; however it is time to take the right steps to heal correctly. I would like to thank Kawasaki and the team for their understanding and patience and for always believing in me this year. Unfortunately we weren’t able to achieve the results we both deserved, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with such professionals. I want to wish the team and Romain the best of luck for Matterley and the Motocross of Nations,&#8221;</em> he insisted.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to… Words: Ed Stratmann</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-13861" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-1024x683.jpg" alt="Just like he did in the Tissot Sprint, Martin got a perfect launch and pocketed the holeshot as Bezzecchi and Bagnaia slotted in behind." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PitBoard-MotoGP-Moto2-Moto3-Misano-13.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Jack Miller &#8211; MotoGP</strong><br />
With MotoGP roaring back into action in August, Aussie star Jack Miller had mixed results in the first two outings since the resumption of the racing. Immediately looking good at Silverstone, the Red Bull KTM maestro began his weekend briskly on his way to claiming second in the sprint.</p>
<p>All the signs were positive that Miller was in for a great race when he shot off the line to lead the early exchanges, but he subsequently dropped back as he struggled with grip. His case wasn&#8217;t helped when a collision with Maverick Vinales caused him to have an off-track excursion. Miller crucially regrouped and recalibrated his focus to claim a solid eighth.</p>
<figure id="attachment_12877" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12877" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-12877 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1024x683.jpg" alt="Having started his season off positive with a seventh in the opener in Portugal, Miller's continued to make solid progress." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-MotoGP-Portimao-Moto2-Moto3-13.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12877" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;All the signs were positive that Miller was in for a great race when he shot off the line to lead the early exchanges&#8221;&#8230;</figcaption></figure>
<p>Next on the cards was the team&#8217;s home race in Austria, and things were positive on the Saturday again for the #43, who showed notable speed to power himself to fifth in the Sprint. Unfortunately, though, he couldn&#8217;t transfer his speed into the race, where he made a customarily fast start only to suffer rear traction issues, which caused him to fall all the way back to fifteenth.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;I started the race good and tried not to kill the tire in the first laps. I wanted to build up the temperature as smoothly as possible. It wasn’t to be. I noticed that I didn&#8217;t have the drive grip that I needed, so then I was just trying to manage the best I could with riding style and everything like that. I think the biggest thing for us is taking a step back, going back to our old setting and maybe finding a little bit of a different direction that works for myself,&#8221;</em> he recalled.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-1075680494"><a href="https://www.ducati.com/au/en/bikes/monster/monster-v2?utm_source=bikerview&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_campaign=monster_0426_danz_au" aria-label="Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Joel Kelso &#8211; Moto3</strong><br />
Returning to the track following the break, Joel Kelso didn&#8217;t find things easy at Silverstone and in Austria even though some encouragement could be extracted from his fifth and ninth in qualifying. Encountering issues in the dry conditions for the British GP and then getting his Spielberg scuppered by a long lap penalty when he was pushed wide by another rider to claim a pair of frustrating 16th places finishes, all eyes will turn to Catalunya, where improvement will be on the cards for the Darwinian.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13117" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13117" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13117 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--1024x683.jpg" alt="Securing an admirable 18th in Spain, Joel Kelso then made another step in the right direction with an 11th at Le Mans, as he valiantly battled on even though he's some way off being fully recovered. Photo: Joel Kelso Racing." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook--1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Overseas-Joel-Kelso-Facebook-.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13117" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;At one point I had a track limits warning and then when I was passed by someone I was pushed onto the green zone.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p>&#8220;A tricky one. We got off to a good start and then I was happy with my pace, but I was missing just a little bit extra. At one point I had a track limits warning and then when I was passed by someone I was pushed onto the green zone. I wasn’t expecting a penalty because of the circumstances, but for some reason they gave me a long lap. That was disappointing because I could have stayed in the group ahead for the top ten. I felt strong on the bike, but lost four seconds for that lap. I didn’t deserve it, but we’ll keep working,&#8221; he mused after the Austrian Grand Prix.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-3585773335"><a href="https://freedom.harley-davidson.com/en_AU-2025-Savings" aria-label="H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990&#215;120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1.jpg 920w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-300x39.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-768x100.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/H-DA-2026-BreakoutRunout_DigiDirect-990x120-1-696x91.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" width="920" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Jacob Roulstone &#8211; Red Bull Rookies Cup &amp; JuniorGP Moto3</strong><br />
Excited to get back to racing in the Red Bull Rookies Cup in Austria, young sensation Jacob Roulstone eased into the weekend while he adjusted to the bike and the conditions.</p>
<p>While banking sixth in qualifying was a fine reward for his methodical approach, sadly his opening race was ruined by a high side on the first lap. But, to his credit, he regathered himself for the second stanza to secure an admirable seventh to end the round on a bright note.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_13003" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13003" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13003 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1024x682.jpg" alt="Young Aussie Jacob Roulstone kicked off his Red Bull Rookies Cup campaign with an encouraging ride at the picturesque Portimao. Photo via Jacob Roulstone Facebook." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone--1068x711.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBord-Aussies-Jacob-Roulstone-.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13003" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;But there are always positives to take away from not the best of weekends. Another good qualifying and continuing to improve my race craft.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>&#8220;Pretty difficult Sunday for me in race two of the Red Bull Rookies Cup. I got a poor start then that gave the main group a chance to get away, and I wasn’t quite able to match the pace in the early laps. Was able to finish ahead of the second group to finish in seventh,&#8221;</em> he expressed.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;But there are always positives to take away from not the best of weekends. Another good qualifying and continuing to improve my race craft. Thanks to Santi Aparicio and all the Red Bull Rookies Cup crew as always for the amazing job. With only one round left in three weeks&#8217; time in Misano, Italy, I’m going to be giving it all and try to secure third in the championship.&#8221;</em></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-2106318923"><a href="https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/purchase-tools/current-offers/1118/graphite-gray-vulcan-s-clearance" aria-label="Graphite Grey Vulcan S (990&#215;120)"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Graphite-Grey-Vulcan-S-990x120-1.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Graphite-Grey-Vulcan-S-990x120-1.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Graphite-Grey-Vulcan-S-990x120-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Graphite-Grey-Vulcan-S-990x120-1-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Graphite-Grey-Vulcan-S-990x120-1-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Josh Brookes &#8211; British Superbike</strong><br />
Moving into the Thruxton round of BSB and keen for an excellent result, it disappointingly wasn&#8217;t to be for the Aussie, with grip problems plaguing him all weekend. Although he and his team pushed hard to find solutions to improve the situation, nothing they tried appeared to work for Brookes, who could only muster uncharacteristically poor finishes of 15th, 17th and 22nd.</p>
<figure id="attachment_13114" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13114" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-13114 size-large" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--1024x682.jpg" alt="Keeping along his upward trajectory in BSB, Josh Brookes has enjoyed some more solid bodies of work in the subsequent two events to accompany his victory at the first round of the series. Photo: BSB." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--768x511.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--696x463.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website--1068x711.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Josh-Brookes-BSB-Website-.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13114" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;There’s no way that would be a result we could even imagine expecting to have&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p>&#8220;I can’t really explain what’s happened this weekend as I don’t really know. Obviously we would expect far better than the results this weekend, there’s no way that would be a result we could even imagine expecting to have. From the very first session of the weekend the BMW wasn’t performing to the level that it needs to in order to be competitive and I could feel that straight away. These things happen sometimes, and we work through processes and adjust the bike accordingly and make it work again, but it really didn’t improve at all. We made some small steps, but nothing that would have put us in a position to be competitive,&#8221; he lamented.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><div id="pitbo-47037195"><a href="https://www.ducati.com/au/en/bikes/monster/monster-v2?utm_source=bikerview&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_campaign=monster_0426_danz_au" aria-label="Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg" alt=""  srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120.jpg 990w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-300x36.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-768x93.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ducati_Monster-Reborn_990x120-696x84.jpg 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" width="990" height="120"   /></a></div></span></p>
<p><strong>Jason O’Halloran &#8211;  British Superbike</strong><br />
Jason O&#8217;Halloran showed what an exceptional operator he is at Thruxton by enjoying a sublime day at the office, as he recorded victory in all three races. Having banked pole position, the experienced veteran then put on a masterclass on the Saturday, with him rarely troubled, as he coasted to the win.</p>
<p>The second race saw him put in an outstanding showing, for he carved through the field with precision and intelligence to reign triumphant.</p>
<figure id="attachment_11444" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11444" style="width: 720px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11444 size-full" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="720" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1.jpg 720w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-696x696.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PitBoard-Jason-OHalloran-1-96x96.jpg 96w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11444" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;We&#8217;ve clawed a lot of points back this weekend with pole position and three race wins, which is incredible.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Aussie then saved the best for last by flexing his muscles emphatically. In scintillating form from the off, he put on a spectacular effort to come all the way from tenth to grab the win on the final lap to cap off his magical weekend perfectly. <em>&#8220;That&#8217;s the best weekend of my career, coming off the back of a couple of average rounds to bounce back like this is exactly what we needed,&#8221;</em> gleamed O&#8217;Halloran.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;We&#8217;ve clawed a lot of points back this weekend with pole position and three race wins, which is incredible. I&#8217;m now Yamaha&#8217;s most successful rider in terms of race wins and have 26 BSB wins, which is just incredible. And I&#8217;ve won eight of the last nine races at Thruxton which is another amazing stat! This is exactly what the team needed and I think we can carry this momentum forward now to Cadwell Park, which is my favourite race of the year.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p><strong>Jett Lawrence &#8211; AMA Pro Motocross</strong><br />
The mastery of the Aussie wonderkid continues, as the 20-year-old has not only wrapped up the 450 AMA Pro Motocross title in his rookie term in the class, but also maintained his remarkable unbeaten streak. With just one round remaining to complete the perfect season, all eyes will be on Ironman to see if Jett Lawrence can get the job done to round out a blistering crusade.</p>
<figure id="attachment_12518" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12518" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-12518" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="The inordinately gifted Aussie phenom keeps on flexing his muscles Stateside, as he looks set to add another 250 title to his list of honours before moving up to the 450 when AMA Pro Motocross begins in May. Photo: HRC Global." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PitBoard-Aussies-Racing-Aborad-Jett-Lawrence-1.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12518" class="wp-caption-text">The inordinately gifted Aussie phenom keeps on flexing his muscles Stateside, as he looks set to add another 250 title to his list of honours before moving up to the 450 when AMA Pro Motocross begins in May. Photo: HRC Global.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rising to the top whenever challenged and typically getting his starts spot on, he&#8217;s hardly given his adversaries a sniff. The way he&#8217;s controlled races and keeps riding with a maturity and discipline that belies his tender years has also offered further reason for praise.</p>
<p>Pushing when he needs to and riding within himself to manage races, the moto world will be watching with anticipation to see if he can seal the deal and get through the campaign without dropping a single moto to etch his name in the history books.</p>
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<p><strong>Hunter Lawrence &#8211; AMA Pro Motocross</strong><br />
Stepping up when he needed to, Hunter Lawrence has overcome his recent adversity and the uprising from the hard-charging Haiden Deegan to be in the box seat to be crowned 250 MX champion. Boasting a 22 point lead over Justin Cooper heading into Ironman, there&#8217;s every reason to suggest he&#8217;ll stroll to victory if he can just keep it on two wheels.</p>
<p>Grabbing the overall victory in three of the last four rounds, it&#8217;d take a brave man to bet against the elder Lawrence brother, who&#8217;s fully focused and a mentality monster, getting it done in the finale.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Going into the last race of the season, we know where we stand, and we know we won’t be changing anything drastic. We have a gameplan, and we’ll focus on running that out to the end. I’m looking forward to finishing this series strong and focusing on SuperMotocross,&#8221;</em> he insisted.</p>
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<p><strong>Mitch Evans &#8211; MXGP</strong><br />
Despite not making the progress he desires in August by bagging a pair of 12th overalls, Mitch Evans deserves credit for sticking at it and keeping on striving for more. To start off with Sweden, and things actually began solidly in the opening moto, where he got a good jump out of the gate to find himself sixth, only for arm-pump to ensure ninth was the best he could muster.</p>
<p><a href="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook-.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-13115" src="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1024x683.jpg" alt="It's been great to see Mitch Evans back behind the gate for the last three rounds of MXGP aboard his factory Kawasaki. Photo: Kawasaki Racing EU Facebook." width="696" height="464" srcset="https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--696x464.jpg 696w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook--1068x713.jpg 1068w, https://pitboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PitBoard-Aussies-Mitch-Evans-Kawasaki-Racing-EU-Facebook-.jpg 1079w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></a></p>
<p>The final moto was then annoyingly hindered by the wet conditions that forced him to come in for new goggles on two separate occasions. Venturing to the brutal sands of Arnhem was next on the agenda for the Kawasaki speedster, but this latest stop on the calendar was a tough one due to sickness for Evans. The technically proficient pilot still warrants applause for valiantly toiling on to achieve a respectable 12th overall courtesy of his 10-15 moto scores in a round where he also registered an impressive second in the warm-up.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Today started with a good feeling in warm-up and I got two decent starts, but just didn&#8217;t have the flow. That was okay for P10 in moto one, but the sickness I&#8217;ve been dealing with all week kicked in halfway through race two; I just didn&#8217;t have anything left in the tank and was riding round with my tongue in the chain. I showed good speed considering I was laid up all week so now it&#8217;s time to recover and carry the momentum into the last three rounds,&#8221;</em> Evans said.</p>
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