LUKE STYKE WINS 2013 MX NATS MX2 TITLE

Styke only needed to win one of the day's two motos to take an unassailable lead in the championship, but showing the drive that has been a hallmark of his racing this year, Styke won the opening moto, then put on a flag-to-flag result to comfortably take out the second, as well.

"From the moment I left the final round at Coolum in 2012, I set out a plan to win the championship this year and it feels awesome to have achieved that goal," Styke said afterward.

"I surrounded myself with the right people, used the right products and I'm a part of the best MX2 team in Australia so to have everything fall onto place and make it happen in the last half a lap of the first race was unreal.

"Today was really special for me as I had a few of my mates up from up from home, my girlfriend was here as well as my Mum and Tobz, so it was really nice to get it done in front of them. I can't thank everyone enough for their efforts and support this year and the Serco Yamaha team are awesome," Styke added.

Serco Yamaha team owner Gavin Eales was full of praise for his rider.

"Luke has had an amazing year and this championship is a testament to the hard work and commitment he made to himself and to Serco Yamaha in late 2012.

"I couldn't be prouder of him and his championship as well as the entire team and staff at Serco Yamaha. Michael, Peter, Andrew and Adam have all played a huge part in this and their efforts can't be underestimated."

To underpin the dominance of Styke in 2013, he has won eight out of the nine rounds contested so far this year, and won 14 out of the 18 motos. His worst moto result was a third, back in round two at Murray Bridge.

"Congratulations to Luke and the Serco Yamaha team for their championship win in the MX2 class," states Yamaha Motorsport Manager, Ray Howard. "Gavin and his team continue to represent the Yamaha brand exceptionally well and this result also signifies the performance of the Yamaha YZ250F.

"On behalf of everyone at Yamaha, well done to Luke and Serco Yamaha and his season will long be remembered by everyone at Yamaha."

Styke can now run the bold, red number 1 plate on his Serco Yamaha at the 10th and final round of the MX Nationals this weekend at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.

For a full list of results and more information on the MX Nationals www.mxnationals.com.au

Round Nine MX2 Results - Toowoomba
1st Luke Styke (Yamaha) - 70
2nd Kale Makeham (KTM) - 64
3rd Brock Winston (KTM) - 58
4th Dylan Long (KTM) - 58
5th Ryan Marmont (Suzuki) - 49
6th Beau Ralston (Yamaha) - 49
7th Kayne Lamont (KTM) - 49
8th Rhys Carter (Suzuki) - 45
9th Kieran Scheele (Honda) - 43
10th John Prutti (Kawasaki) - 39

Championship Standings - after nine of ten rounds
1. Luke Styke (Yamaha) - 613 - MX2 Championship winner
2. Kale Makeham (KTM) - 504
3. Brock Winston (KTM) - 472
4. Ryan Marmont (Suzuki) - 398
5. Dylan Long (KTM)- 389
6. Takeshi Katsuya (Honda) - 362
7. Rhys Carter (Suzuki) - 351
8. Geran Stapleton (SuzukiM)- 349
9. Kayne Lamont (KTM) - 347
10. Josh Cachia (Honda) - 305