Coppins just misses pole.

After leading most of the MX1 timed practice Coppins looked set for pole however Stefan Everts put a last minute effort to relegate “Lizzard” to second. The South African spectators will be eager to see the world’s best riders do battle at the spectacular Sun City circuit.

“ It’s been a pretty good qualifying day. I like the track but I didn’t want to do too many laps because of the sun – it was difficult to see the lines. I had pole with four minutes to go so I didn’t want to force it and take any risks. The bike is working great and I’ll be looking for some good starts tomorrow which should make for a fun race.”


Results Timed Practice

1 Everts Stefan, Bel, Yamaha, 01:52.516
2 Coppins Joshua, Nzl, Honda, 01:53.364
3 Ramon Steve, Bel, Ktm, 01:53.459
4 Townley Ben, Nzl, Ktm, 01:53.562
5 De Dijcker Ken, Bel, Honda, 01:54.005
6 Leok Tanel, Est, Kawasaki, 01:54.017
7 Jorgensen Brian, Den, Yamaha, 01:54.118
8 Pyrhonen Antti, Fin, Tm, 01:54.217
9 Smets Joel, Bel, Suzuki, 01:54.314
10 Cooper Paul, Gbr, Honda, 01:55.283
11 Leuret Pascal, Fra, Honda, 01:55.372
12 Atsuta Yoshitaka, Jpn, Suzuki, 01:55.920
13 Van Daele Marvin, Bel, Honda, 01:56.084
14 Noble James, Gbr, Honda, 01:56.122
15 Theybers Danny, Bel, Suzuki, 01:56.752