9th and 10th August saw Rd 2 of the Australian Supermoto  Championships converge on the footsteps of Mildura, Victoria. This was the first time that this event has been run in Mildura.  

For a weekend that could only be described as four seasons in two days, Alpinestars Honda Australia rider Rachael Eagle did impressively well.

“I enjoyed the track this time, the organiser had done a great job and had made the track about 45 – 50% dirt in two different sections”, states Eagle

Eagle was off to a blistering start on Saturday with her qualifying times being within 4 secs of the lead riders in the veteran class. Due to the limited female riders, they ride in the vet’s class, but are scored separately. By the end of the qualifying Eagle managed a respectable 9th on the grid.

“I was happy with my second qualifying time. I knew I only had to put in 1 or 2 good laps so I went for it in the first few laps and chased the leader of the vet’s, and it payed off” comments Eagle

Mildura decided to turn the weather on for Sunday and not only was there heavy rain, but also hail. These conditions made the dirt section to dangerous to ride on slicks. The organisers made some quick changes to the track and racing was back on, albeit tar only.

“I am not a big fan of tar only. The idea of Supermoto is to bring the best of Motocross and Road riders together on a track that accommodates both riders, and I have a dirt background”, says Eagle

Eagle took out all for races in the Women’s class giving her the Rd 2 win and is now leading the Championship points.

The 3rd and final round will be held in conjunction with the Bike festival in Northam, Western Australia on the 28th – 30^th November 2008.