The first round of the Gozo Motocross Championship 2022 has taken place at Ta’ Xhajma Track, following weeks of extensive, hard work on the circuit.
As usual the event was divided into four categories. In Class A, current champion 2021 Steve Xuereb achieved maximum points on his Honda CRF 250cc followed by Mario Cauchi and Joseph Bigeni respectively.
In Category B, John Attard came in first while Robert Spiteri won second place. Michael Vonbrockdorff entered third.
In Class C, David Mercieca. 2019 champion in class D achieved first place. Young Mark Camilleri placed second followed by returning rider Matthew Spiteri.
Meanwhile Class D was dominated by Antoni Said who achieved maximum points. Luke Caruana entered second followed by Gary Bartolo.
All adult Winners of the day were awarded trophies.
Juniors Craig Piscopo, Matthias Sultana, Diego Panza, Trystn Theuma and Skylar Slowe put on a great show on their bikes and were presented with participation trophies.
Meanwhile the GMA president Frank Xuereb, thanked all those who helped and appreciated the much needed intensive overhaul. He also welcomed all new comers, especially those who had returned to the track after some years.
Gozo Motocross Association advised that Round 2 of the Gozo Motocross Championship 2022 will take place on the 27th of November, and encouraged new riders and new members to join in.
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Photo by Steve Xuereb