Will Price puts Empire Motorsports on the class podium at 2023 Hattah Desert Race
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Empire Motorsports' off-road racer Will Price has finished on the class podium in a talent-packed field at the 2023 Hattah Desert Race this weekend.
In his fifth attempt at the legendary 304-kilometre race, the Victorian powered his 2023 Kawasaki KX250X to a hard-fought runner-up position in the 250cc four-stroke class and a creditable 20th outright, with a time of 5 hours 3 minutes 31.116 seconds.
In near-perfect racing conditions, Price stayed steady through the chaos that traditionally unfolds on the first of the eight-lap race, then continued to lay down consistent laps as the track became increasingly rough.
With one lap remaining, Price dug deep and made a late pass on the third-placed rider to cross the finish line in P2, five minutes behind the class leader.
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“This was the fifth time I’ve raced at Hattah, but this result means more to me than any of the other results I’ve had, just because the field had a lot more big-named riders than it’s had previously.
“Even though the sand was perfect for racing – there were only a handful of dusty corners on the whole 38km loop – the track was probably the roughest I’ve ever seen it, and I’m really happy to get through it in one piece.
“I’m really happy with my performance; it’s a big day of racing, but my Kawasaki KX250X didn’t miss a beat.”
Price’s focus now turns to rounds five and six of the 2023 Australian Off-Road Championships at Edenhope, Vic on 22-23 July.
2023 Hattah Desert Race, Mildura, VIC
Up to 250cc four-stroke results:
1. Thomas Mason 2. Will Price (Empire Motorsports) 3. Tyran Tomich
Overall results:
1: Mason Semmens 2. Jack Simpson 3. Korey McMahon 20. Will Price (Empire Motorsports)
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