Mitch Rees proved Mr Consistent , taking the Suzuki Series F1 class outright , including a maiden F1 class win at the Manfeild event
Mitch wrapped up the series overall in the F1 class with a solid showing throughout . Two-time former Suzuki International Series winner Moir ( the series winner in 2017 and 2018 ) finished a close runner-up to Mitch Rees in the series overall , finishing just ahead of Damon Rees and Mettam , while Dibben impressed on what was his F1 debut while fellow Whanganui rider Carrick delighted his home fans as he shone out at the popular Cemetery Circuit event . Class leaders changed in almost all classes as the series progressed , the depth of riding talent giving rise to many close and exciting battles and it was not until the final round at Whanganui that some of the top honours were decided . Even in the 600cc Formula Two class , it came down to the final round , despite Upper Hutt ’ s Rogan Chandler proving time and again that he was the fastest rider in the class .
A rare mistake that led to a crash at the second round of the series meant Chandler started the day at Whanganui in second position and nine points adrift of former national 600cc champion Avalon Biddle , from Rangiora . Chandler finished first and third in his two F2 races at Whanganui , forced to accept second overall for the day , but this was enough for him to get the job done and secure the series honours overall . Taupiri teenager Zak Fuller came on strong at Whanganui , winning the day at Whanganui with his 2-1 score-card , and this remarkably elevated him from sixth to second overall for the series on his debut at this high level of close-fought competition . This season ’ s 13th annual Suzuki International Series was robbed of overseas involvement because of the COVID-19 pandemic but showed , even with solely Kiwi talent , that it was a truly world-class competition and
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