2013 AUSSIE FMX CHAMPION ? JOEL BROWN

Unit rider Joel Brown has been crowned the 2013 Australian FMX champion after winning the fourth and final round of the AFMXC series at Mackay, Qld over the weekend.

Brown, 28, entered the Precise Pro Open as the heavy favourite to take the title after previous series leader Matt Schubring and third placed Callum Shaw were both absent due to other riding commitments. Still, Brown was forced to give it his all as he fended off a rapidly-improving Pete Anderson and the always competitive Luke McNeill.

 Joel Brown worked his butt off for his first National Title, congrats mate. Photo: Grant Cross

“I entered the final round at Mackay thinking I’d be able to take it a bit easy, but those plans went out the window during practice when I saw how well everyone was riding,” admits Brown. “Pete Anderson in particular had stepped up his game hugely since the previous round at Boonah and I had to pull out all the stops to take the win. “I’m rapt to finally win a national title,” he said. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work over the past two years to get to this point, but the reward has been worth it. You can’t wipe the smile off my face.” 

Precise Open podium from left: Pete Anderson, Joel Brown and Luke McNeil. Photo: Grant Cross 

Meanwhile, fellow Unit rider Tom Robinson impressed both the judges and his rivals as he claimed the Tyrone Gilks Memorial Underground Championship title on his way to fourth overall on the day. It was also a momentous event for Morgan Gilks, the brother of the late, great Tyrone Gilks, and Toowoomba’s Tyler Wakeford, who both landed their first-ever Backflips to dirt without even attempting the trick into the foam-pit.

Series judge and one of the championship’s organisers, Cameron Sturtridge, says the riding level from all riders exceeded any previous year since the series began in 2007. “It goes to show that this model works for progressing the sport; we’ve provided a platform so riders can set goals and progress in a safe and supportive yet competitive environment,” Sturtridge says. “With more industry support we can continue to move forward and grow the series, not only next year, but well into the foreseeable future.”

For more information and updates on the AFMXC series and the Precise Pro Open, visit: www.facebook.com/AUFMXC  www.rfdmx.com.au/afmxc/

Precise Pro Open results

Joel Brown 25

Pete Anderson 22

Luke McNeill 20

Tom Robinson 18

Gyles Stainton 16

Joe Sheppard 15

Tyler Wakeford 14

Zac Mackenzie 13

Morgan Gilks 12

Tim Egan         11

Daniel Coe 10

Ethan Burns 9

 

Australian FMX Championship
1. Joel Brown     70
2. Luke McNeill     55

3. Matt Schubring     47

4. Tom Robinson     43
5. Callum Shaw     40
6. Pete Anderson     38

7. Tyler Wakeford     36
8. Ryan Brown     29

9. Joe Sheppard     26

10. Zac Mackenzie     25
11. Brodie Markham  25
12. Daniel Coe     23
13. Brodie Carmichael 19
14. Gyles Stainton     16

15. Luke Davey     16
16. Steve Sommerfeld 14

17. Ethan Burns     13
18. Aaron Guthrie     13

19. Morgan Gilks     12
20. Jake Smith     12
21. Tim Egan     11
22. Marcus Henderson 10


Tyrone Gilks Memorial Underground Championship
1. Tom Robinson 43

2. Callum Shaw 40

3. Tyler Wakeford 36
4. Ryan Brown 29

5. Zac MacKenzie 25
6. Brodie Markham 25
7. Daniel Coe 23
8. Brodie Carmichael 19

9. Gyles Stainton 16

10. Luke Davey 16

11. Ethan Burns 13
12. Aaron Guthrie 13

13. Morgan Gilks 12
14. Jake Smith 12
15. Tim Egan 11
16. Marcus Henderson 10

Source: http://www.unit.com/united-states/blog/2013/10/21/2013-aussie-fmx-champion--joel-brown/

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