The competition is heating up as Honda Red Riders reach the mid point of the 2009 Demon Energy NZ Motocross Championship and Bay rider Peter Broxholme is competing fiercely.
The third round took place under the scorching sun at Patetonga MX track on Sunday, which was debuting on the national circuit for the first time.

Peter Broxholme.
The racing was spectacular in all classes with a little drama throughout the entire day.
In MX 1, Christchurch's Justin McDonald aboard the Honda CRF450R9, got second overall for the day with 2-2-3 moto scores, retaining a watchful smile on the team leader's face.
Cody Cooper clearly went to win and was smooth and aggressive and achieved his goal, taking victories to claw back some margin from another top competitors lead.
Peter Broxholme had an amazing weekend, with a win in the moto one and a podium in moto two, going into the third moto the two Honda riders were set to race for the overall of the day.
Overall Honda riders retain positions leading both championships, much to the enjoyment of big crowds this season.
The fourth and final round of the Demon Energy NZ Motocross is to be held Saturday, November 14 in New Plymouth.