Jed Beaton and Brodie Connolly wins in Horsham – Australia ProMX Round 2

The main title contenders are beginning to show their cards after the second round of the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores, at Horsham, Victoria, where race fans were treated to some incredible on-track action.

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CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Jed Beaton and KTM Racing Team’s Nathan Crawford split the race wins in the Thor MX1 class, while Polyflor Honda Racing rider Brodie Connolly put together a near-perfect day to win both Pirelli MX2 motos.

MX1

A frantic day of racing saw Beaton and Crawford split the moto wins, with Beaton not only winning on count-back, but also claiming the series lead in the process. A consistent, calculated performance from GASGAS Racing Team’s Kirk Gibbs saw him complete the round podium.

Crawford claimed his first-ever Thor MX1 moto win after an enthralling race that saw the lead change several times. A solid second-moto win saw Beaton claim the round overall on count-back and snatch the championship lead.

In the standings, Beaton now holds a five-point lead from round one winner Webster, with Crawford jumping up the ladder into third, a further seven markers back.

MX2:

A perfect day for Connolly saw him take maximum points from Horsham, and establish himself as the clear leader in the Pirelli MX2 championship. He was flanked by Raceline Husqvarna Racing Team’s Rhys Budd and GASGAS Racing Team rookie Byron Dennis on the overall podium.

In the MX2 points, Connolly already holds a comfortable 26-point lead over Ferguson, with Kingsford a further six points back.