Meg Rutledge claims MX Nationals Women's Championship

Meg Rutledge claims MX Nationals Women’s Championship

By Bike Review • 6 years ago •

Kawasaki supported rider Meg Rutledge is having a cracker of a year on board the Kawasaki KX250 in the 2018 MX Nationals, and has just claimed the Women’s Championship title, which joins her Women’s Hattah Desert victory, Queen of MX title, and taking second in the Women’s East Coast MX series.

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Meghan Rutledge

With titles across multiple disciplines, Meg is back to the top of the game and to full fitness, putting herself and the Kawasaki KX250F on the top step of every podium.

“Coolum Nationals where do I even start, Coolum is always going to be one of the most exciting, fun and toughest weekends on a dirtbike but I was feeling ready, excited and keen to get racing heading into it, explained Rutledge, “My preparation was perfect and I was ready to go. I started the weekend qualifying 3 seconds a lap faster than the other girls, my confidence was high and I was pumped with this result.”

Meghan Rutledge

Two races were held on the Saturday and in both of them Meg got great starts and lead those races from start to finish.

“It was exactly what I set out to do. This was the plan to set-up for the big Sunday races. Sunday came around I was feeling every bit as ready as the day before. Race one was early but the track was still rough from the day before, I got another ripper start thanks to my awesome 2018 KX250F and lead the race from start to finish yet again,” Rutledge added.

Meghan Rutledge

After winning the first round in WA earlier this year and the first 3 motos in Coolum Meg had a good points lead. Danger was still lurking as the competitors, Jess Moore and Maddy Brown, only had a single point separating them for second and third overall.

“Moto 4 come around the track was gnarly and saw Jess Moore grab the holeshot, I knew Jess and Maddy would be fighting hard so I sat back and rode smart to claim my title and not get involved in the battle between those girls.”

Meghan Rutledge

After a smart third place finish in the final moto Meg was more pumped then ever knowing she had taken the 2018 title after three bad years with an injury.

“I thought would my race fitness would never be fixed. I am so happy to be back out front winning Championships; it is what racing is all about and what makes it really fun. This championship is possible due to the support from my parents and family. A massive thank you to my partner Aaron and the endless hours of work he does in the shed working on the bikes, travelling, taking me to training and pushing me to my limits to get faster and fitter. Thank you to all of my sponsors. You have all made this year possible.”