Challenging conditions at rounds seven and eight of the 2025 Yamaha Australia Enduro Championship presented by MXstore (AusEnduro) in Casterton (Vic) on June 28-29 tested the mettle of all riders, who were forced to dig deep to produce their best work.

We’ve already taken stock of the Pro Enduro, E1-EJ, EW and EJ classes, so let’s review the other championship classes.

EV (Veterans)

Mark Cook (KTM) has managed to maintain his lead in EV with a 2-5 result in Casterton, gaining another 3pts over his nearest rival and a handy 44pt lead in the championship. Ben Scott (Husqvarna), still in contention, was unable to better Cook with a 3-6 scorecard.

Jack Bain’s first scoring round was impressive, a fifth in cross country and a first in Sunday Sprints on his Sherco.

Mark Paton (Husqvarna) though was the big mover in Casterton, a consistent 1-2 score saw him creep further  up the leaderboard, currently third on 83pts.

Jack Bain

EM (Masters)

Rowan Pumpa (Husqvarna) once again put on a master class collecting a 1-1 score, extending his lead on 185pts. Danny Lucas (Husqvarna)  did all he could to close down the gap but would only manage a 2-2 score, currently sitting second on the leaderboard with 130pts.

In cross country, Dan Mole (KTM) made his way to the podium in third, 50 seconds behind Lucas after nearly two hours of racing.

The final step on Sunday’s sprint race podium was filled by Miller Hinds (Honda) who fought to the very last test, ending just 1.4 seconds back

Peter Schaper (Husqvarna), third in championship on 111 points could only manage 7-10 result, sliding back from the leaders.

Rowan Pumpa

J2

Cooper Parkes (KTM) continues his dominance in J2 with a double victory for rounds seven and eight. Parkes has now amassed a 15pt lead on 179 over second place Ollie Paech (GASGAS) who was never to far off the back of Parkes. Currently on 164, Peach is still well within the fight for this championship.

Talan Britt (Husqvarna) and Jack Travis Kearney (KTM) filled out the podium over the two days, Kearney currently on 150pts in third in the championship.

Cooper Parkes

J3

Nate Munro’s near perfect season on the Kawasaki continued with a win on Saturday’s cross country and a second in the sprints again much like he did in Tintinara. With this outstanding performance he extended his championship lead by 29pts.

Levi Rossi (KTM) has held strong in the fight for the championship with 2-3 finish, conceding 5pts in the chase, now on 165.

Having a standout weekend, Jett Avard (KTM, 144pts) has had the best result of his 2025 campaign, going 3-1 over the two days and has closed down 15pts on Blake Brown (KTM, 150) who currently sits third in their championship after a tough weekend.

Jett Avard

J4

The fight continues to be hot up front in J4 with a split round result from our two leading riders. Marcus Nowland (Yamaha, 180pts) had to settle for second place in the cross country on Saturday but was able to bounce back for the win in sprints. Mirroring these results, Harry Gilbertson (KTM, 175pts) stood tall on at the end of round seven with the victory, finishing second in the prints. The weekend results keep the two separated by only 5pts in the championship hunt.

Kai Auston (GASGAS, 170pts) consistency continues, the only rider in class to never finish off the podium this year. A pair of thirds keeps Auston in reach of the title, only 5pts back in third.

Marcus Nowland

JG

Olivia Johnson (Husqvarna, 136pts) returned to the top step for the first time since round one, getting it done in the sprints. She also earned a second in the cross country, making her the highest scoring rider over the weekend. Still third in the championship but now 11pts closer to Jessie Harris (KTM, 154) who currently sits second. Harris unable to capitalise this weekend, scoring a pair of fourths.

Lorna Lock (Yamaha, 184pts) had a consistent weekend with a 3-2 score, maintaining a 30pt lead in the championship.

Lilly Sexton (Husqvarna, 92pts) claimed her second round win in cross country and a third place in the sprint, fourth in championship

Olivia Johnson

CURRENT STANDINGS IN ALL AUSENDURO CLASSES

AusEnduro now heads to Kyogle (NSW) on September 13-14 for rounds nine and ten.

Images: Troy Pears