Jack takes National motocross medal
TEENAGE Dubbo sensation, Jack Deveson, has excelled at the Australian Junior Motocross Championships during the school holidays.
Jack claimed second place in the 12-14 years 85cc class in Rockhampton, QLD.
The championships attract over 400 of the best junior riders from all over Australia and New Zealand to compete for national crowns in 12 age and bike size classes.
Racing for the Husqvarna Junior Racing Team, Jack started the championships strongly, with commanding performances throughout the heats and qualifying setting him up as a contender for the finals.
Despite some stiff competition from local QLD riders familiar with the Rockhampton track, the 14-year-old fought hard throughout his three finals, steering his Husky TC85 race bike to second place finishes in the first two races.
A victory in the final race capped off an impressive championship for Jack and helped the young rider claim the second spot on the podium in the 12-14 years 85cc class.
Jack was humble in acknowledging the help from his family and supporters while accepting his trophy.
“What a week of racing at the Aussie Junior Championships. With a challenging track and fast competition I’m happy to come away with second in the championship in my last year in the 85cc class”, he said.
“I’d like to say a massive thank you to Mum, Dad and my family for all their hard work and support in getting me to the races”, acknowledged Deveson.
“I’d also like to thank the Husqvarna Junior Racing Team and all my sponsors for being in my corner”, continued the youngster.
The podium finish builds on a big year of racing for Deveson.
In August he flew to Finland with the Australian Junior Motocross team to compete at the World Junior Motocross Championships. Despite showing early promise with lap-times inside the top 10 fastest riders, crashes in both his races relegated him to 23rd position overall in the championship.
Earlier in the year he clinched the NSW Championship with a dominant performance down in Wagga, comfortably winning all his races in the Under 14’s 85cc class.
Other local juniors representing the Orana regain at the Australian Junior Motocross Championships were Narromine’s Will Cale, who finished 13th in the 10-12 years 65cc class and 19th in the 9-12 years 85cc class, younger brother Ollie who finished 27th in the 7-9 years 50cc division, and Gilgandra youngster Oli Chandler who finished 11th in the 7-10 years 65cc class.
There’s no rest for the young riders as they will now turn their attention to local racing when Dubbo Dirt Bike Club hosts its annual Mac Daddy Cup charity race day at Morris Park Speedway on Sunday 30 October.