Williams is one of two Aussies in action amongst the 12-rider lineup featuring freestyle motocross most-credentialed athletes. <\/p>\n
Williams was a consistent player on the Red Bull X-Fighters tour last year, making the podium in Spain and finishing fourth in Italy and Dubai. <\/p>\n
He finished the year in fifth place on the standings, but has not scored a point in competition this year after being forced out of the Dubai opener with injury. <\/p>\n
Rival riders will be wary of the former X Games gold medallist, renowned for his signature style and ability to pull off the biggest tricks when called upon. <\/p>\n
Back in action this weekend is fellow Aussie Rob Adelberg, who rode with a broken jaw at last months Glen Helen event in the United States. <\/p>\n
Adelberg fought gallantly but struggled against the local riders, and was unable to repeat his podium performance from the opening round in Dubai where he finished a strong second. <\/p>\n
The Yamaha-mounted rider still collected 35 points for his efforts, and, added to his 80 from round 1, holds down fourth place on the world tour standings. <\/p>\n
American rider Todd Potter leads the way on 135 points ahead of New Zealands Levi Sherwood. <\/p>\n
In competition, riders will face off in pairs to determine those who will contest quarter, semi and the eventual grand finals. <\/p>\n
A panel of five expert judges will score them in areas of variety, challenge and execution, form and flow, use of course and energy, excitement and entertainment. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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