The organisers of the annual Summercross have again put on another fantastic couple of days of racing.

While the weather was glorious on the first day for the adults, it deteriorated on day two, which forced the Summercross crew to make changes to the track overnight and before the last round of racing.

Summercross race director Symon Hall said it again went incredibly well.

“We had two really great days of racing, with the second day only ruined by the weather that greeted us about halfway through the day.

“It meant we had to make some changes and do a bit of track maintenance to make sure each class got three races, but we managed it fine even if some of the classes were a bit low on numbers for their final race. The riders that were in with a chance of winning still took part.”

A highlight for Hall was seeing an Australian rider compete at Summercross.

“Young Heath Davy, who is an Australian age grade champion, had come across to race in the MX2 class and junior 250.

“He, unfortunately, crashed out during the first round of the MX2 and couldn’t finish the day, but he came back on the second day and really showed his class.

“He was a class above all day and would have easily finished in the top two of the MX2 class had he stayed on his bike.”

Hall is pleased the event was able to attract international talent.

In the MX1 class, Maximus Purvis and Josiah Natske couldn’t be separated with each winning two races and finishing runner-up in the other two. Current national champion Purvis was the eventual winner because he took out the all-important fourth race.

Hayden Draper won all four MX2 races, while MX3 went to Josh de Reus.

Bradley Lauder won the Veterans 35-44 class, while the Vets 45 plus division was won by Whakatāne’s Darren Capill.

Karaitiana Horne was too fast in the women’s section, with Carson Carroll the quickest in the youth division.

The Damon Rees Memorial Trophy for fastest lap of the day went to Joziah Natske with his effort of 1.36.749.

Hall said it was a physical and exhausting couple of days.

“It’s a long few days making sure everything is ready and goes smoothly. We’re happy with how this year went and now we can sit down and relax and slowly look towards next year.”

He is thankful to all the supporters and sponsors who helped make the event successful.

“We had a good crowd turn up to watch the racing and for us that’s what it is all about.”