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Turner Dominates Moto 1 at Thunder Valley

Reshaping early-season momentum, Turner's Moto 1 victory leaves the round to be decided in Moto 2.

Overview

  • Lachlan Turner recovered from a poor start to pass Charli Cannon at the end of lap one and stretched the lead to win Moto 1 by nearly 28 seconds.
  • Charli Cannon crashed on lap two, suffered a likely shoulder issue and rear-brake damage, but still finished second after riding through the problems.
  • Mikayla Nielsen looked set for second until her bike developed mechanical trouble on the white-flag lap and she was credited with 16th after failing to complete the final circuit.
  • Rookie Taylah McCullough scored her first WMX podium with third in only her third start while Lotte van Drunen finished a notable fourth in her WMX debut riding a stock bike.
  • Moto 2 remains to be run and will determine the round’s overall results and immediate effects on the early-season standings.