Motocross: Kayne Lamont has Aussie title in sights

Mangakino's Kayne Lamont (Husqvarna TC250), with two outright wins from three starts in Australia. Photo/BikeSportNZ

Kayne Lamont is the New Zealand MX2 champion for 2014 and now the Mangakino rider's focus is on taking the Australian crown as well.

The Husqvarna rider has had two outright wins from three starts across the Tasman this year, claiming another valuable win at the third round of 10 in the Monster Energy Australian Motocross Championship at Wonthaggi, in Victoria.

The Husqvarna Red Bull WIL Sport NZ Racing Team rider had a cracking day in perfect conditions at the series opener at Broadford, near Melbourne, in March, taking the MX2-class round win ahead of KTM duo Brendan Harrison, of Australia, and Hamish Harwood, from Takaka.

But Lamont crashed heavily at round two at Appin, New South Wales, a fortnight ago and was unable to push for a podium finish.

He rebounded from that setback in positive fashion in round three at the weekend.

The BikesportNZ.com-supported rider managed 2-1 results from his two MX2 class outings at Wonthaggi on Sunday, thrusting himself back into championship-winning position.

Lamont had slipped from first to fourth position overall in the standings after his unfortunate afternoon in round two but is back up to second spot, 13 points adrift of leader Luke Clout.

"It was a great track, very similar to Whakatane, and I enjoyed it. I especially liked the big jumps. This was probably one of my favourite tracks," said Lamont.

"I'm pretty much fully healed now after my appendix operation, so I'm back into my training routine and I feel great."

Fellow Kiwi Harwood (CMR Red Bull KTM) remains in touch with the leaders, in third place overall, two points behind Lamont.