Dominic wins Open title at Motorcross Challenge
By Alex How

 
Pehin Dato Awg Hj Adanan presents a trophy to Mohd Zainulhisyam,
winner in the Minicross category at the
 Brunei Darussalam Motorcross Challenge. - Alex How

Frank Dominic of Malaysia won the Motorcross Open title, at the 2006 Brunei Darussalam Motorcross Challenge, which took place at the Sungai Besar, Tutong Circuit/Track open area yesterday, and took home the $1,500 cash prize.

Local contenders Hj Idzam Norhaidi Hj Mashud and Hj Jamil Hj Abd Karim came in second and third respectively. For their efforts, Hj Idzam Norhaidi won a cash prize of $1,000, while Hj Jamil bagged $750.

In the Scrambler category, Brunei's Yusuf Mail beat off the challenge from other riders to claim the top prize. Meanwhile, Garry Anderson of New Zealand and Andrew Pimblott of England finished in second and third places.

Dominic won another title, in the 125 Expert race, pushing Hj Idzam Norhaidi and Abd Rahman Hj Harith of Brunei into the minor prizes. James Paw Kiew Wei from Miri, Malaysia claimed the 125 Novice category win, followed by Mamat Barahan (Brunei) and Mohd Zainulhisyam Muhd Saruji (Miri) in second and third places respectively.

Azhar Hanib of Limbang, Malaysia won the Cupcross event, with fellow Malaysians Arbin Tujoh (Sarawak) and Supri Sirat (Miri) following in second and third spots. 16-year-old Mohd Zainulhisyam claimed victory in the Minicross, pushing Hasman Hj Mohd Kasim (Brunei) and Hj Idzam Norhaidi into second and third.

On hand to present prizes to the winners was the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin