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RM-Z450 TAKES SERIES LEAD Team Shift Motul Suzuki shot back into the series lead at the penultimate round of the 2005 Maxxis Australian Motocross Championship in Gilman with Daryl Hurley taking the overall victory. The RM-Z450 rider has set himself up for a sizzling season finale next weekend at Conondale in Queensland. In the first of two Pro Open races, Hurley made a strong start and slotted into second place behind Craig Anderson with the pair battling fiercely throughout the 30-minute moto. The second moto saw Hurley take the holeshot before being passed on the opening lap by his New Zealand compatriot, Shayne King. Hurley had the measure of the former World Champion after following for several laps to calculate his passing opportunities, the Suzuki star made his move and gained the race lead. Hurley pulled away from his challengers, setting the fastest lap of 1.36.998 - over a second faster than his nearest rival - and stretching the gap to over 10 seconds on the penultimate lap before rolling off the throttle slightly to greet the chequered flag with a comfortable three-second margin. ''The RM-Z450 was fantastic and things went to plan out there today. It''s great to be back in the lead,'' said Hurley. ''With a five point margin heading into the final round, we''re in a strong position to take the championship but it''s certainly not a done deal yet so it''s going to be very close.''
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