Purvis perfect at the 2025 NZMX opener at TECT Park
Maximus Purvis qualified fastest and won all three MX1 races at Tauranga to open the 2025 Yamaha NZ Motocross Championship.
By ROOST New Zealand desk · 16 February 2025
Round one of the 2025 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championship was held at TECT Park, Tauranga.
Mangakino's Maximus Purvis (Yamaha) qualified fastest and went 1-1-1 in MX1. Josiah Natzke (Honda) was second in every race. Defending champion Hamish Harwood (KTM) struggled with starts but recovered to 3-3-4 for third overall.
In MX2, local rider Madoc Dixon (KTM) and defending champion James Scott (Yamaha) traded results and left the round tied on points.
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