Dean Smith claims first Aussie Championship title in nail-bite
Smith rode his heart out in Brisbane to win the round and take his first Aussie Pro Tour crown on a total of 364 points. Watkins still managed a podium finish for the overall Championship coming in second place for the second year in a row on 359 points and defending champion Jeff Weatherall came in third on 349 points.
Gun rider Amber Wing held out tough competition from fellow Sydneysiders Hayley Smith and Caitlin Blaauw to win Round 4, and take out the overall Championship title with 387 points. Hayley Smith came in second on 373 and Canadian Sunni Anne Ball was third with 345 points.
With conditions less than ideal, gusty winds and a fast flowing tide, competition was fierce. The huge crowds that gathered on the river-banks were treated to some spectacular action as riders came to grips with the tricky conditions.
Overall 2007 APTW Championship Results
Men
1 Dean Smith (AUS)
2 Daniel Watkins (AUS)
3 Jeff Weatherall (NZ)
Women
1 Amber Wing (AUS)
2 Hayley Smith AUS)
3 Sunni Anne Ball (CAN)
Round 4 Results
Men
1 Dean Smith (AUS)
2 Gabe Lucas (USA)
=3 Mitch Langfield (AUS)
=3 Jeff Weatherall (NZ)
Women
1 Amber Wing (AUS)
2 Hayley Smith AUS)
3 Caitlin Blaauw (AUS)
4 Sunni Anne Ball (CAN)
