NZ Junior Motox Championships, Taupo 17-19 April

After the King of the Mountain competition in New Plymouth we headed off for Lake Taupo.

This is an incredible track, amazing to see steam literally come up out of the track.

Blake had some 'steaming' starts, being in the third and fifth position in a couple of the races before he came upstuck and went over the handle bars. His overall position for the weekend was 21st out of a field of 32.

NZ North Island Junior & Senior MX Champs - 10-12 April 2009

The family, which included Pa and Nannie Cobbin, travelled to Taranaki, New Plymouth, to compete in the Mini's on Friday 10 April and the 85cc class on 11 & 12 April.

Blake rode well in very cold and damp conditions. His placing for the 65cc was 3rd so very proud to take a podium position.

The next day was a challenge going from mini track to the seniors track, riding the bigger bike on a track approx. 2 kms long. There were 3 races on Saturday and 2 on Sunday, so a very cruelling task. He came 7th overall, which was fantastic considering the conditions and field of good riders.

Cousin Luke Burkhart rode in the 450cc class and was undisputed King of the Mountain winning all his races - the two champs trophies.