Hard-charging GASGAS off-road racer Korey McMahon has wrapped up the 2022 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) with a satisfying second overall in the E1 class after a wild weekend in Tasmania.
Rain in the days leading up to the series' final two rounds turned the Tasmanian enduro tests into a survival of the toughest, as the riders negotiated greasy clay, wet roots, deep mud-holes and slippery hills all weekend.
Despite the challenging conditions of Wynyard, McMahon and his GASGAS EC 250F worked hard to minimise the errors as he slid his way to third in his class on Saturday.
Sunday’s final round saw traction return and the 20-year-old relished in the improved conditions, charging to second in the E1 ranks and an impressive fourth in the combined times.
McMahon’s solid results all season – he only finished off the podium once during the AORC series – meant he comfortably took home second place in the E1 class championship.
Korey McMahon: “I think this weekend’s tests were harder than what we encountered at this year’s International Six Days Enduro - they were a real challenge in a completely different environment! I’ve been really consistent this year and we’ve made very good progress. While it’s been a bit frustrating to not get a round win this year, it’s satisfying to know that we were able to improve and finish with a good position in the championship. I’ll take a couple of weeks off to rest, but I know what I need to work on for 2023 and I’m already keen to rip into it!”
2022 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) – Wynyard, TAS