Last minute fork adjustments were made to suit the slippery contditions.
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Commentary was provided by Stu Plant in the soggy conditions.
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Joey Vejvoda looked smooth on the muddy Thredbo four cross track.
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Sarsha Huntington was taking it easy after suffering illness.
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The sun came out briefly for the veteran men's final.
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Leigh Darrell had the measure of the field on the day.
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Graeme Mudd looks for all the drier lines.
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Under 19 men's racing was a physical affair.
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Michael Young slips into the first turn.
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The first straight was fast and slick with only two doubles.
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Barry Nobles cleans his bike before the finals.
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Riders wondered if the rain was going to end early in practice.
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Some riders were content to soak up the atmosphere.
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Graeme Mudd practiced through the worst of the conditions.
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The first aid crew had little to do during Friday's racing.
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Max Hughes takes another win in the Under 19 National Series
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