2024

Johnson breaks through for first OJC win at Morgan Park

A typically tight and robust weekend of racing unfolded at Morgan Park Raceway for round three of the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) from July 12-14, as Ethan Johnson broke through for his first race and round win.

First to greet the chequered flag in race one on Saturday, the 13-year old then continued his strong form into Sunday when he was involved in tight battles with Hunter Corney, Nikolas Lazos, Hunter Charlett, Elijah Andrew and impressive debutante Jai Strugnell.

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup round podium (L to R): Hunter Corney, Ethan Johnson and Nikolas Lazos

Several lead changes unfolded in race two as Corney, Charlett, Johnson and Lazos traded places over the six-lap encounter. However, it was Charlett who had the final say, overtaking Johnson for the lead at turn nine on the penultimate lap and going on to win his second race of the season.

That same quartet continued their battle into race three, regularly running four-wide through turns in yet another example of the emerging young talent in the OJC. Corney eventually prevailed to put himself back on the winners’ list.

Corney remains the championship leader on 205pts, ahead of Johnson (moving to second on 163), Lazos (153), Charlett (132) and Andrew (132).

Round four will be held at One Raceway from October 4-6, again in conjunction with the 2024 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul.