Charli Cannon Chases US Motocross Title

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Sydney News today. Four-time Australian Women's Motocross Champion, Charlie Cannon, is chasing a United States title this year. The 20-year-old rising star has moved stateside to compete in the WMX Championship, which is entering a big new phase. For the first time ever, all six rounds will air on television as part of the Supermotocross League alongside the men's events. Last season, Mark Cannon's debut in the U.S. series. She crashed badly before Round 1, fracturing and dislocating her finger, which needed surgery just six days prior. Still, she raced the fourth place that day and ended up as runner-up overall. Now healthy, she's aiming for wins after dominating Australia with four straight titles since going senior. Cannon grew up riding on her family's property near the Marucci River, beating boys her age and fueled by rivalry with her younger brother Jake, who's now pro-racing in Europe. Her dad weighed got them into motocross to keep track of them on trails, though he once

1:02worried about limited paths for girls. At 15, she landed her first factory sponsorship, proving the potential. The added TV exposure has cannon excited about growing the sport. She believes it will draw more young girls to stick with motocross and build bigger fields. Officials see her as a leader, recognizing how the visibility could change things for women riders worldwide. This month, Cannon captains team Australia at the Oceania Women's Motocross Cup in Wontagi. They're gunning for a third straight win against squads from New Zealand, the U.S., and Asia. With a solid lineup and familiar track, she's confident they can execute and bring home the trophy. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-L-I-SOLIPILLO.com