Whanganui teenager James Rountree is heading across the ditch to compete at the Australian Junior Motocross Nationals this weekend.
The 15-year-old still qualifies for the Year 12-14 division due to his birthday being after January 1, and will be testing himself on the course in the regional city of Horsham, in Victoria.
Father Antony Rountree said over 500 juniors will take part in the five day event, starting Saturday.
The Year 11 Whanganui High School student was fifth in the 125cc class of his age group at the New Zealand Junior Motocross Nationals in New Plymouth in April.
He also had Top 3 placings at the various club motocross series at Whanganui, New Plymouth, Gold Coast (NZ) and Taupo.