MARMONT JOINS HRT!

The 28-year-old, who wrapped up a record-equalling fourth-straight Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals title last month, was on hand for Rockstar Energy Drink to sign autographs for fans alongside his factory CDR Rockstar Energy Drink Yamaha YZ450F.
"It's great to see first hand how the V8 Supercars are run and also just to see how big the sport is up close," Marmont said.
"Rockstar Energy Drink organised me to sign in the HRT merchandise tent and it was great to interact with fans of Australian motorsport. It was a great eye opener and a privilege to do it."

Reigning V8 Supercar champion James Courtney gave Marmont a tour of his HRT Commodore on Saturday afternoon. Hugely impressed with the team structure and technology of the V8 Supercars, Marmont admitted that he'd love to turn a wheel in the category if the opportunity was to arise.
"To be sitting in the driver's seat with all of the controls in front of me as James showed me what was what, it was amazing to see all of the controls that the guys work with during the race," Marmont added.
"If I ever got the chance to drive one myself one day, I'm sure it'd be an awesome experience and I'd love to do it."

Marmont, who was named as a reserve for the Australian Motocross of Nations team, has begun preparing for the Australasian Supercross Championship, which kicks off in Melbourne on October 22.