King Of Dirt is coming up this Sunday, and comps like these always give us a good opportunity to catch up with the whole team and work on a few side projects while they are in town.

First up, David Girsch dropped in from Cairns, so we got straight into filming a new edit with the youngster. Davo is a true all-rounder and can ride anything you put in front of him, so expect some big things when his edit drops in a couple of months. A trip to his home town of Cairns is in the works, and apparently there are a couole of banger new street spots, so we are pumped to see what goes down.

Tomorrow morning, trail dog Dane Searls lands in town, and let us tell you, this guy has some BIGGGG plans. Straight from the airport we will be heading out to FMX legend Matt Schubring's house to scope out some picturesque hillside land, where Dane is planning to build his out of this world dirt jumps. Dane is talking 40ft - 50ft - 60ft dirt jumps going down a hill, so if we can help make them happen, it will be freakin' insane! We will let you know how things look after the trip.

Once we get to the weekend, Cam Pianta will also be rolling into town, so I am sure we will catch up to him, and have a good ol' time before everyone preps for King Of Dirt. Should be epic. We will be covering all the action at King Of Dirt, so expect to see a dope little edit early next week.

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Hi there,

 

Just a quick update for those still supporting me as my career moves in a different direction. Over the past 6 months I have been very busy with organising events, speaking, study, camps and planning a wedding!

 

My legs are doing well but there is still a lot of healing to go in the ankle that was crushed so unfortunately I still need to take it easy on it!

 

I have been enjoying speaking at school events and have had some positive comments such as printed in the Taupo Times “The school was very lucky to have such an inspirational speaker”. I enjoy equipping the students with what I have learnt from my experiences. 

 

The New Zealand FMX Championship event ‘Red Bull FMX Battle’ was a success thanks to a great partnership with Wanganui’s Raceweek organiser Leighton Minnell. The event screened on TV1 Jan 24th with a half hour segment. The goal was to promote the sport of FMX as a professional competition sport and encourage further growth.  

 

Encounter FMX (EFMX) shows have been a real success this summer, we have been working with NZ current champion Nick Franklin and Red Bull creating top quality shows. With Levi Sherwood at most events hanging out, (unable to ride due to injury) the fans are excited to meet the internationally renowned stars and our other riders we are working with are also making their presence felt with spectacular riding. 

 

A highlight of the summer would be racing a stockcar and taking out the win over 11 other contestants! This was my first time driving a stockcar and was given the opportunity as we performed an EFMX show at the event.

 

An article the BOP Times recently covered was published all around the country making the front page on a number of newspapers as there is still a lot of interest in what I am doing from the general public.

 

Coming up are more EFMX shows at events such as the V8 Supercars and Blues Rugby. I am back into studies this week and then April school holidays we have an Encounter Motocross Camp for high school teenagers at Tui Ridge Park and also one there in June as it is a great facility with a track onsite.

 

Thanks for your continued support in my activities, regards

Mary Perkins

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Not only is Rhys a super fast Downhill racer, but apparently he some amazing acting skills as well. Check out Rhys in action for Kellogg's. haha good times

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