REVO Husqvarna UK turned out in force for the penultimate round of the Michelin MX Nationals at Canada Heights in Kent where the full four-man team was in action.
Although the series isn’t a priority for the team’s three Pro MX2 riders who are focussed on the European 250 championship, they always race to win and Mel Pocock did exactly that with his team-mate Martin Barr joining him on the podium in third overall.
Mel posted the fastest lap time on his FC 250 in the opening race on his way to second and backed this up with victory in race two to take the overall. Martin was fifth in the opening moto after having to come through the pack and claimed a solid third second time out.
Mark Yates (Team Principal)
“It was an excellent weekend – especially considering it was a last-minute decision to do it – and we had some great results.
“I’m thrilled to bits with Mel’s riding – he moved up to another level this weekend which is a result of all the hard work done in the week in Holland and Belgium.
“Martin was a bit out of sorts but even though he wasn’t on top form he still managed to get on the podium.”
Martin Barr – 3rd (5-3)
“Canada Heights was all right but obviously I’m wanting a lot more. I ended up third in qualifying in MX2 which gave me fifth gate pick and I made a decent start in the first moto but halfway around the opening lap I came together with another rider and lost a few positions and after that it was a tough race. I never really got into it to be honest and was disappointed to finish fifth.
“In race two I got another okay start and just battled on and got third which was good enough to give me third overall. It was frustrating day and I wanted more but with Mel on the box as well it was a solid day for the team.”
by Sean Lawless