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For Immediate Release

9 September 2013

PRESS RELEASE

Husqvarna secures championship podiums at AORC decider Dungog in the New South Wales Hunter region played host to rounds 11 and 12 for the

2013 AORC (Australian Off Road Championship) over the weekend.

The Dungog event served as the championship decider for 2013 and the very best of

Australia’s off road racing talent were primed for a strong finish to their individual

championship seasons.

Husqvarna racings Glenn Kearney came into

the final rounds trailing Yamaha’s Daniel

Milner in the 2013 E1 (Enduro 1/up to 250cc)

class. Kearney was looking to push Milner all

the way to the finish for the 2013

championship and despite racing well across

Saturdays seven test sprint format, Kearney

finished a close second to the Yamaha rider.

Husqvarna’s Lachlan Stanford had a strong

result from Saturday with the Queensland

youngster punching well above his weight to

chase Chris Hollis and former world champion

Stefan Merriman home in the E2 (Enduro

2/251-450cc) class, taking the third step on the

podium for round 11.

2012 AORC veterans champion, Damian

Smith came into the Dungog event leading

the Vets class for 2013 and was looking to

secure consecutive championship titles.

Despite his best efforts Smith was forced to

settle for 2nd place after Saturdays seven test

sprint format behind Yamaha’s Kirk Hutton.

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Sunday’s final round saw a shorter four special test format so competitors were prepared to

pull out something special to lock down a strong finish to the 2013 championship.

Husqvarna’s Glenn Kearney chased Daniel Milner hard, looking to take final round honours,

however Milner had a similar plan with Kearney again forced to settle for 2nd spot.

Glenn Kearney:

The 2013 championship has been a good season for me, it would have been great to take the

title and that early season DNF with a crash damaged crankcase didn’t help, however Milner

was on his game all season and it showed with him taking the outright and class titles for the

series.

To finish runner up in the E1 championship is a great result and to finish on the outright

podium for the championship is even better. The guy’s at Husqvarna racing have really

delivered with Joel and his team ensuring the TE 250 R was always a great package. It was

great to have Paul Feeney at the last rounds.

With just 2 weeks before Lachy and I head of to the ISDE (International Six Day Enduro)

there will be no time to rest as we look forward to another strong result for Husqvarna.

Husqvarna’s Lachlan Stanford raced well across Sunday’s special tests to back up Saturday’s

outstanding result to finish just off the podium behind Hollis, Merriman and Green.

Lachlan Stanford:

2013 has been a great year for me at Husqvarna, it’s great to be racing at this level and

considering it’s my first year back, the season has gone very well. I was trying my best for a

championship podium and we just missed it by finishing a close fourth.

As always, Joel and his team have been great all year, the TE 310 R has always been on the

money as a race package. Thanks again to Paul Feeney and our sponsors for their support for

2013.

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Damian Smith took the opportunity to stamp his authority on the 2013 Veterans category by

taking victory over Yamaha’s Kirk Hutton and Craig Treasure in Sunday’s final round and

securing a consecutive AORC veterans championship.

Paul Feeney:

It was great to be here for the final rounds of the 2013 AORC season, the boys have had a

great season and their results reflect their efforts.

To have Glenn finish runner up in E1 and third outright is a great result for both Glenn and

the team. Likewise Lachlan has had a strong season and I am confident he can go one better

next year and finish on the championship podium.

Congratulations to Damian Smith, Damo has had a strong and consistent season, it’s been a

pleasure to see him take out the vet’s championship for 2013, thoroughly deserved.

Thanks again to the boys behind the scenes, Brian, Joel and the race tech’s have done a great

job all year.

Special thanks to our 2013 season sponsors Link International, Motul, Pirelli, RK chains,

Ferodo brakes, JT sprockets, Polisport, Excel rims, Progrip, Vortex, RHK and FTD graphics.

Their ongoing support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Results Round 11 E1 1st D. Milner (Yamaha) 2nd G. Kearney (Husqvarna) 3rd Ben Burrell (KTM)

E2 1st C. Hollis (KTM) 2nd S. Merriman (Yamaha) 3rd L. Stanford (Husqvarna)

Veterans 1st K. Hutton (Yamaha) 2nd D. Smith (Husqvarna) 3rd A. Smidt (KTM)

Results Round 12 E1 1st D. Milner (Yamaha) 2nd G. Kearney (Husqvarna) 3rd T. McCormack (Yamaha)

E2 1st C. Hollis (KTM) 2nd S. Merriman (Yamaha) 3rd J. Green (Yamaha) 4th L. Stanford (Husqvarna)

Veterans 1st D. Smith (Husqvarna) 2nd K. Hutton (Yamaha) 3rd A. Smidt (KTM)

Championship Results 2013 E1 1st D. Milner (Yamaha) 2nd G. Kearney (Husqvarna) 3rd Ben Burrell (KTM)

E2 1st C. Hollis (KTM) 2nd S. Merriman (Yamaha) 3rd J. Green (Yamaha) 4th L. Stanford (Husqvarna)

Veterans 1st D. Smith (Husqvarna) 2nd K. Hutton (Yamaha) 3rd C. Treasure (Yamaha)

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For more information on the Husqvarna Racing team and the entire 2013 Husqvarna line-up, please go to www.husqvarnamotorcycles.com.au

Photos by FourOhFour THE PAUL FEENEY GROUP

Contact: Jörg Rockstroh National Marketing Manager

Phone: (07) 5508 3001 Email: jrockstroh@husqvarnamotorcycles.com.au