Clout Bounces Back To Win Canberra Pro MX MX1

By Bike Review • 3 years ago •

The elite riders in Pro MX set blistering speeds from their first laps on the Canberra circuit, making it clear to all in attendance that the war of attrition from round one was over. Round two would be an all our display and battle of speed at the Penrite Pro MX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

Luke Clout came out on top winning the first moto and coming second in moto two. Securing a round win.

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Luke Clout and Honda Racing’s Brett Matcalfe battled early on lap one, with several passes back and forth before Clout would solidify his hold on the lead. From here, Clout began to check out, as Brett Metcalfe was shuffled back through the pack as first, Honda Racing’s Kirk Gibbs moved to second, before Husqvarna Racing’s Todd Waters made the pass on Gibbs to move to 2nd position. KTM Racing Team’s Regan Duffy also passed Gibbs, charging through from outside the top 5 to put pressure on Waters late in the moto. At the chequered flag, Clout would bring the race home from Waters in 2nd, Duffy in 3rd, Hayden Mellross in 4th and Kirk Gibbs in 5th.

n the first back to back moto’s of the season, Luke Clout would waste no time in executing the 100% Holeshot award and maintaining a moderate advantage from Regan Duffy as the pair fought for track position throughout the thirteen minute plus one lap moto. Behind the lead pair at the chequered flag, Hayden Mellross finished 3rd, with Todd Waters 4th and Brett Metcalfe 5th.

It was a tough day of racing with Regan Duffy falling back into fourth place after a promising start in the second moto.

In the second back to back moto to finish the day, Kirk Gibbs would lead from the gate drop with Luke Clout pressuring him constantly around the Canberra circuit. Clout would made a brief move to the lead but was answered by an aggressive pass by Gibbs, punting Clout off the track. Hayden Mellross passed Regan Duffy at the half way point to move into third position and this order ran to the chequered flag with Kirk Gibbs taking the win from Clout, Mellross, Duffy and Waters rounding out the top five positions.

Luke Clout took the overall win in the THOR MX1 class at Canberra, from his team mate Hayden Mellross in 2nd overall, with THOR MX1 championship leader and red plate holder Regan Duffy finishing in 3rd overalll.

The riders now head to Gillman in South Australia for the third round of the Pro MX championship.

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