There were a string of outstanding performances at the first day of action at the Whakatane Summercross today, with several riders dominating their classes in spectacular style.

Rangiora’s Isaiah McGoldrick (KTM) (pictured above) dominated the 12-17 years’ 250cc class with a stunning three wins from three starts.

Atiamuri’s Dion Picard (Suzuki) was outstanding in two classes, winning the 12-15 years’ 125cc class as well as finishing runner-up to McGoldrick in the 250cc class.

Kaukapakapa’s Josh Jack (BikesportNZ.com Suzuki) scored a hat-trick of wins in the 16-17 years’ 125cc class, while Otago’s Courtney Duncan was another to shine in two classes, comprehensively winning both the 14-16 years’ 85cc/12-16 years’ 150cc class and the women’s category as well.

Taupo’s Cohen Chase (Yamaha) was unbeaten in the 12-13 years’ 85cc class while Hamilton’s Josiah Natzke (Yamaha) was untouchable in the 8-11 years’ 85cc category.

The action continues on the Awakaponga track tomorrow with a massive showdown promised between Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper (Suzuki), Motueka’s Josh Coppins (Yamaha) and Rotorua’s Michael Phillips (Honda), to name just a few.

© Words and photos by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com

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