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CHARLI'S CANNON

Being a factory rider in Australia is a pretty big deal, but having a factory ride in Europe is even bigger. Reigning Aussie MXW champ Charli Cannon signed the deal of a lifetime for 2023. It will see her compete locally in the Australian MXW Championship for the Yamalube Yamaha Racing team, and internationally for the powerful Italian-based JK Yamaha Racing team in the MXW World Championship.

Racing for two different teams on opposite sides of the globe must surely present some challenges, especially when it comes to bike setup.

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