Joshua Callan and local favourite, Olivier Hoarau, are expected to feature in the DK Victorian finals tomorrow. Gippsland's Tom Sinmaa has given Kirkham something to worry about after matching his moves today.
Kirkham, currently the third ranked Australian in the world is hoping to maintain that position into the London Olympics in 2012. "If I can stay there (top three) I should get selected so that's the aim," said Kirkham. "I've had a pretty pleasing season considering the injuries over the past few years. This last broken bone took a bit longer to get over."
Over the last three seasons, 24 year old Kirkham has been plagued by injury. His seasons have been interrupted by multiple broken bones including two knuckles, two wrists, both forearms, one scapula and one collarbone. He now hopes his injuries are behind him.
Currently ranked in the top 20 in the world, Kirkham will use the this event to kick start his season in preparation for later international events.
Victoria's Ziggy Callan will be out to defend her state title however Bendigo mum, Jaclyn Wilson, will most certainly be in the action after defending her cruiser title today.. Racing continues on Sunday with all of the 20 inch classes.
Even though many BMX riders are too young to vote in the election held today in Victoria there was still plenty of close racing at the DK Victorian Open State Championships at Frankston. Around 800 riders hit the relatively damp track despite heavy rain that has engulfed the state however over the weekend it has not dampened the determination of riders from all parts of Australia keen to claim 49 state titles on offer. Olympic hopeful, Adelaide's Brian Kirkham was in top form today in Frankston, Victoria. Victorian pro BMX riders, 
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