Geraldton locals go head-to-head against State’s top riders in annual Coral Coast Cup

More than 60 of the State’s top motocross riders gathered in Carnarvon over the weekend for the annual Coral Coast Cup. The yearly event was held from September 30-October 1, and had competitors ranging from aged six to 60 at the Carnarvon Motorcycle Club. The competition had 63 nominations with people travelling from Geraldton, Bunbury, Perth, Karratha and further, for a shot at $12,000 in prize money and a chance to lift the Coral Coast Cup. Geraldton had 13 riders competing in multiple different divisions throughout the two-day event. The first local who saw success with Sonny Fay, taking the win in the 65cc 10-U12 division, with a total score of 102 over the three races. Angus Fay claimed a win in the 85cc 12-u16, beating out Carnarvon’s Damian Leighton. The ladies division was taken out by Geraldton’s own Makala Edwards, who scored a 102 for the win. In the junior shootout division, it was a clash between Geraldton’s Angus Fay and Carnarvon’s Leighton for the title. In the final race, it was Leighton that came out on top with Fay coming in a close second place. Following behind was Geraldton local Eddie Fay who finished in fourth place for the junior’s title race. In the events final race and the competitions highlight, 13 of the top performing senior riders went head-to-head for a shot at winning the cup. It was a battle between the top riders, with Geraldton favourite Seth Patience taking an early lead in the race. However, as the 15-minute contest went on, his lead fell as Bunbury’s Jake Rumens overtook him and claimed the title, with Patience finishing in second.