Media Release
For immediate release
11 October 2011
Cudlin joins 10-strong Aussie brigade at MotoGP
Damian Cudlin is the latest Aussie to secure a ride for the 2011 IVECO Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, expanding the local contingent to a whopping 10 riders.
After impressing on his MotoGP debut in Japan last weekend, Cudlin was sort out by the Mapfre Aspar Ducati Team to replace the injured Hector Barbera, making for a memorable homecoming.
Joining the Taree-native in the premier class will be Repsol Honda star man Casey Stoner, with the Aussie eager to wrap up his second World Championship at the Island.
Stoner currently holds a 40-point lead over closest rival Jorge Lorenzo, with three rounds remaining.
Ant West will head Australia's charge in the Moto2 field, with the MZ Racing star to be joined by Wildcards Blake Leigh-Smith and Kris McLaren.
Caretta KTM Technology rider Jack Miller will lead a troupe of five locals eager to make an impression in the Moto125 class.
The 2011 German 125GP Champion will be joined by Wildcard quartet Josh Hook, Nicky Diles, Tom Hatton and Alex Phillis for the three days of racing.
Motorcycling Australia would like to take this opportunity to wish all 10 Aussie riders competing at the 2011 Australian MotoGP the best of luck at Phillip Island.
The 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix takes place this weekend, 14-16 October at Phillip Island.
For all the latest news, results, features, interviews and galleries be sure to check out the Official MA Australian MotoGP Website at www.ma.org.au.
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