The fifth and final round took place at the St Helens circuit and perfect winter weather greeted the riders. With Jennings and Pearce both holding a comfortable lead in the championship points chase, a smart and safe weekend was all that was needed to secure more state championships for the GYTR- YJR team.

Pearce wasn’t about just mailing the last round in and entered the weekend determined to stamp his authority in the 13-15 years Lites class. He dominated proceedings on his YZ250F and took the perfect three race wins from three starts to snare the round and the championship victory by 72 points. 

Jay Jennings was in a similar position in both of his classes, holding a safe margin over his rivals as the final round started. Jennings put together another rock-solid day with consistency across all his motos to finish with 2-1-2 results on his YZ65 to take second for the round and 2-2-2 results on his YZ85 for another second place. 

“The boys did a great job on the weekend, as they have done all year, and it was a rewarding day to see both riders standing on top of the podium at the end of the championship,” explains Team Manager, Brody Jennings. “Every round the riders put in and their consistency has been a high point this season. Thanks to Yamaha and all the sponsors in GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing and we look forward to more success in the future.” 

Jake Rumens was in no mood for messing around and took victory in the 12-15 years 85cc class on the back of his 1-1-2 results. The big points haul on the day now sees him on top of the championship table by six points and it’s all on the line at the final round. Rumens also backed that up with a solid day on his YZ125 finishing in fifth. He sits fourth in the 13-15 years 125cc class with one round remaining.

Deegan Fort had a tough day in the sand pit but still cleft with good results in the 10-12years 65cc and the 9-11 years 85cc divisions. Fort finished with 2-2-2 results on his 65 to take second for the round, while he managed 4-7-5 finishes for fifth on the 85. He now sits second and third in each category.      

“Wanneroo has deep sand and very difficult to master but both riders applied themselves well and the day turned out to be a good one for the team,” says Peter Strickland.

“Jake had a strong day and won the round but more importantly, took over the championship lead with the final round at his home track in Bunbury. Deegan had a good day on his 65 but found things a little tougher on his 85 but is well placed on both bikes in terms of the overall championship. We have one to go and I’m sure the riders and families will give it all they have to finish the season out on a high note.”

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The two round Queensland Motocross Championship saw rounds held in Mackay and Coolum with Drew taking all before him. He simply dominated proceedings in the 13-14 years 250cc class winning every race he entered at both rounds to score maximum points. He proved equally skilled in the hard pack dirt and ruts of Mackay as he was in the deep and energy sapping sand of Coolum. He was a cut above his opposition with his speed and fitness unmatched.

He also claimed the 13-15 years 125cc championship as well, taking four race wins and two seconds from the six races contested. He dominated in Mackay and then had to work hard for his results in Coolum but still showed the poise and class to take the championship win. He now sits alongside other GYTR-YJR state championship winners in 2021; Jay Jennings, Angus Pearce, Jobe Dunne and Ryder Kingsford.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as well for team-mate Jake Cannon. Cannon was in line to rack up another championship on his YZ85 and take it up to Drew on the 125 but fell in the first 125 race after colliding with another rider and broke his wrist. He was unable to compete for the rest of the weekend and was clearly disappointed in not being able to compete on his home track.

In the senior divisions, Yamaha was well represented in the MX2 category as the Serco Yamaha and Yamalube Yamaha Racing teams were on hand. Both Jesse Dobson and Levi Rogers had competed in the opening round at Mackay, while Nathan Crawford and Jay Wilson joined the fun at Coolum.     

Dobson continued his good form to take second on the day at Coolum and finish second in the championship behind Todd Waters. Third for the day was Jay Wilson just ahead of Levi Rogers while Nathan Crawford was inside the top five before withdrawing from the last moto.

The action in the MX2 class was top shelf as the top five raced at high intensity and in close range of each other. The opening laps saw riders continually jostle for position and it a frantic pace that kept on lookers engaged.

The Queensland racing season now slows for the year with only a few regional based events left for the year. Stay up to date with all of the Yamaha Racing Team news here.

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