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Championship(AORC) is shaping

upto be one of the most

competitivein the series history.

KTM's Toby Price, the reigning

champ,has movedon topursue

the next chapterinhis amazing

er and with his departure comes room on

ofthepodium.

ter a decade ofprofessional racing, I've

ded to chain myselfto a mortgage and will

be racingthe entire 2016 AORCseason.

addened to think I won't be racing, but

benfit is, I can now sit back and point the

ratwhoIthink will killitorbinit.

aving raced and trained alongside most of

opAORC riders for the bestpart of the

hties, I'minauniqueposition. I know

they train and how theyfeel cominginto

season and this one is no different. So

pucnhingout a few laps with the boys

ast weekend, here are my predictionsfor

2 016 AORC season:

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Main: Hollis will be tough
to beat in 2016. He has
the experience and speed

WORDS // GEOFF BRAICO

PHOTOS // ADB ARCHIVES

Room at the

With hostilities aboutto

ressume,Enduro Editor

Geeoff Braicolooksat

whho’s hot for AORC glory

MY MATES

(You'll need thisfor the rest ofthe yarn)

JOSH GREEN

WE CALL HIM: Greeny

WE’RE MATES BECAUSE: He’s dedicated. Hates to

be second on a practice day. Steals all your food 

SCOTT KEEGAN

I CALL HIM: SK, Skando

WE’RE MATES BECAUSE: Fellow handlebar

dragger, can really stuff it into a corner. 

BEAU RALSTON

WE CALL HIM: Beauzo

WE’RE MATES BECAUSE: He can ride all day in a

10-second window with Gab (his missus) on the

stopwatch. Started to go good once he beat me

practicing.

GLENN KEARNEY

WE CALL HIM: GK

WE’RE MATES BECAUSE: He still loves riding and

training after all these years. Always good for a

laugh.

LACHLAN STANFORD

WE CALL HIM: Lachy

WE’RE MATES BECAUSE: He never ceases to

amaze us with his interesting questions. Very

competitive.

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