Penguin’s Derek Grundy wrapped up the Masters Class Championship at the Australian Off-Road Championships on Sunday.
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Two first-place finishes in his class secured the title in what will be his final year in the series, with Grundy taking the chance to announcement his retirement.
“I’m really happy to win this championship,” he said.
“I’ve been second two times in the four-day and second in the AORC last year.
I shed a tear on the last lap on Sunday because I’ve tried so many times and opportunities at my age are limited.
“I wanted to get it done so I can move on and give opportunities to others in the Sherco Team.”
The final two championship rounds to be held in Omeo, Victoria, on August 5 and 6.
“I will race the final two rounds,’’ Grundy confirmed.
“I want to see the season through to the end and see if I can pick up another win because this will be my last.
“And I want to be there to support the Team because they’ve done so much to support me.”
Meanwhile, Wynyard’s Matt Phillips has returned to form in the EnduroGP with back-to-back podiums in Portugal over the weekend.
He finished second on Saturday and third on Sunday to move from fifth to third on the overall standings list.
He now has 202 points for the year, with Beta’s Steve Holcombe leading with 259.
Yamaha’s Yoic Larrieu is second with 222 points.
The next round, which will be Phillips’ second last before his retirement from the series, will be held in the United Kingdom from September 23-24.