Cameron Dunker strengthened his Pro 450 title push with back-to-back wins at the Australian Flat Track Nationals, while Jed Fyffe was untouchable in Junior Lites at home

A huge weekend at Albury-Wodonga’s Diamond Park delivered two clear headline acts in the Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals, with Cameron Dunker and Jed Fyffe each sweeping their respective classes across rounds three and four. Dunker controlled the premier Pro 450 action first on Saturday night’s flat track layout and then again on Sunday’s TT circuit, while Fyffe turned home-ground advantage into total Junior Lites dominance. Around them, John Lytras opened the Pro Twins season in perfect fashion, Flynn Beard emerged from Wodonga with the Junior 85 points lead, and the All Powers Over 35s battle tightened before changing hands.

Round 3 – Dunker takes control under lights

Round three on the flat track layout belonged to Dunker almost from the outset. He rose to the occasion in Superpole to edge Daniel Wicks, at the same Diamond Park venue where Wicks began his 2025 title surge, and that set the tone for the rest of the evening. From the opening Pro 450 race, Dunker looked in command and ultimately claimed three of the four race wins to secure the round.

The only race that escaped him was the second, when Billy Ryan produced a fast start and held on in a thriller. Ryan’s path to that win was made tougher by an early mistake in Superpole, but he explained how that disadvantage partly turned in his favour. “I probably didn’t get off to the best start to the day, dropping it in Superpole,” Ryan said, adding, “I got the last pick on the grid which put me all the way to the outside, but that sort of benefited me in some spots.”

Dunker’s consistency across the night proved decisive. He closed out the final two races to put a firm stamp on the round, while Ronan Jacobs charged to second in the last outing. Max Whale did what he could to limit the damage with three podium finishes, but the points picture still shifted in Dunker’s favour, leaving Whale 53 points adrift at the end of Saturday despite arriving in Australia off the back of a second place in American Flat Track Singles at Peoria.

Whale admitted it had not been straightforward, but felt progress was coming. “It was a bit of a tough day, I struggled a little bit but I am getting better and better on this bike, improving slowly,” Whale commented.

Dunker, meanwhile, was understandably buoyant after taking three race wins and Superpole. “The day couldn’t have gone any better really, we only dropped one race. I wasn’t expecting to be fastest straight up this morning and to be doing something like this is pretty unreal. Franko has given me an amazing bike here, the suspension is mint and the track guys did an awesome job today. Early on I was saying to my crew we had to watch what the track is doing and change the bike to suit us and we ended up with an awesome day. I like TT a bit more than normal flat track, so I hope tomorrow is just as good – if not a little bit better!”

Outside the premier class, Fyffe was every bit as commanding in Junior Lites. With chief rival Neiko Donovan absent, the local rider took full advantage and raced away for a clean sweep. Tahj Edwards stepped up for second overall and Lenny Duggan used three podium finishes to secure third, but neither could match Fyffe’s pace. His reward was a massive 127-point championship lead leaving round three. “Big thanks to Franko and Adam for preparing my bike today, the bike was handling awesome,” Fyffe commented.

Pro Twins also made their first appearance of the 2026 season and it was Lytras who set the benchmark immediately. Riding a Suzuki SV-650 built by Keeley Pritchett of Pritchett and Sons Motorcycles, the Queenslander completed a clean sweep of race wins. Corey Banks and Jett Carter rounded out the podium, while Lytras also pulled double duties by finishing eighth in Pro 450. “It’s a really fun bike to ride,” Lytras said. “A bunch of people had to come on board to make this bike happen, it’s been probably a year of planning to build but it’s a pleasure to ride.”

Junior 85s delivered another important turn in the title fight. Flynn Beard claimed three victories and the round win, with Cooper Quinn taking the other race after Beard finished second in race four. Kru Tulloch remained in the mix despite being caught up in a nasty crash, and still came away with two podiums to stay in touch at the sharp end of the standings. In All Powers Over 35s, David Smith and Neil Girdler split the wins, but Smith’s two victories and two second places were enough to secure him the round. Glenn Smith also stood out with a podium in every race, though his series lead was cut to 33 points over Girdler.

Round 4 – Dunker backs it up on the TT

If Dunker had been impressive under lights on Saturday, he was just as convincing when the series switched to the TT layout on Sunday. He again took Superpole with a clean and precise lap, then backed that up by winning the opening three Pro 450 races to complete a second consecutive round victory at Wodonga.

That did not mean the day was without pressure. Ronan Jacobs was one of the revelations of the round, overcoming a sixth-fastest qualifying effort that was influenced by conditions to become a genuine contender in the races. He launched strongly, challenged Dunker more than once, and looked quick throughout the day. Max Whale also built into the meeting as he refined his KTM package, while former champion Michael Kirkness showed some of his best speed of the season before contact with Whale while both were running in the top three saw Kirkness slip back to sixth.

Whale eventually found his reward in the final race. After securing the start he needed, he was able to fend off Dunker, who appeared stronger in the TT section, and finally broke through for an important race win. On the podium, Whale reflected on a difficult stretch. “It was a tough couple of days, tough season really, I’ve struggled a little bit,” Whale explained on the podium. “I’ve got to work on a couple of things, a lot of the boys are riding really fast.”

Behind the leading pair, Lytras capped a productive weekend by taking the final step of the overall podium ahead of Jacobs. Jacobs later revealed he had competed on borrowed equipment after encountering mechanical drama on Saturday. “I had some trouble with the gearbox on my bike yesterday so I have to say a big thanks to Ronny Moody, I wouldn’t have been able to race if it wasn’t for him.”

Dunker’s only frustration was missing the Sunday clean sweep, but his bigger picture remained extremely positive as he left Wodonga with another round win and a growing championship lead. “It was an unreal day for us here again! I really wanted the clean sweep and we pushed pretty hard at the end there, but Max got the better of us. We’re now four rounds from four heading to Griffith, which is a track I’ve never ridden at. I’m hoping to get there a little bit before the round this time, but I’m so happy to be leading the championship and see where it goes from here.”

Fyffe continued his own remarkable form in Junior Lites, once again taking every race at his home circuit. Tahj Edwards continued as his closest challenger and was the only rider able to make an overtake during the round, while Lenny Duggan secured third overall and Nate Jaeger also featured on the podium in race two. Fyffe’s pace remained the defining feature of the class. “It was definitely another good day and great weekend overall,” Fyffe commented on the podium. “Huge thanks to everyone that makes this possible – Franko and Adam that prepare my bike in Townsville – and of course, my dad. I’m pumped for this awesome meeting!”

Junior 85s again saw Beard emerge on top, this time with two wins and two second places to reinforce the gains he had made the previous day. Brody Ford won the opening race and pushed hard, while Cooper Quinn continued to impress in his first year of flat track by winning the final race of the day. Tulloch’s challenge was hurt when he dropped his bike in the last race and had to settle for sixth, a result that cost him a place on the overall podium.

With Pro Twins only part of the flat track program, the 65 Trackers returned on Sunday and debutant Oscar Ryan made an immediate impact by taking the win in his AFTN debut. Harley Ford and Regan Quinn completed the podium. In All Powers Over 35s, Girdler turned the tables on David Smith with three race wins, taking both the round victory and the series lead. Smith won one race on the way to second overall, while Ajay Muggleton completed the podium thanks to a steady set of results.

Dunker leaves Diamond Park firmly in control of Pro 450 after a perfect weekend of round wins, Fyffe has further underlined his authority in Junior Lites, Beard has emerged with the Junior 85 advantage, and Girdler has climbed to the top in Over 35s. With the series now turning toward Griffith on October 10, the momentum sits clearly with the riders who made Wodonga their own.

Results

Round 3

Pro 450 – 1. Cam Dunker 2. Billy Ryan 3. Max Whale
Superpole – Cam Dunker
Junior 85 – 1. Flynn Beard 2. Cooper Quinn 3. Kru Tulloch
Fastest Qualifier – Flynn Beard
Over 35s All Powers – 1. David Smith 2. Neil Girdler 3. Glenn Smith
Fastest Qualifier – David Smith
Junior Lites – 1. Jed Fyffe 2. Tahj Edwards 3. Lenny Duggan
Fastest Qualifier – Jed Fyffe
Pro Twins – 1. John Lytras 2. Corey Banks 3. Jett Carter
Fastest Qualifier – John Lytras

Round 4

Pro 450 – 1. Cam Dunker 2. Max Whale 3. Ronan Jacobs
Superpole – Cam Dunker
Junior 85 – 1. Flynn Beard 2. Brody Ford 3. Cooper Quinn
Fastest Qualifier – Flynn Beard
Over 35s All Powers – 1. Neil Girdler 2. David Smith 3. Ajay Muggleton
Fastest Qualifier – David Smith
Junior Lites – 1. Jed Fyffe 2. Tahj Edwards 3. Lenny Duggan
Fastest Qualifier – Jed Fyffe
65 Trackers – 1. Oscar Ryan 2. Harley Ford 3. Regan Quinn
Fastest Qualifier – Oscar Ryan