Riders and motocross fans returned to the Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club last weekend for Round 2 of the SA Motocross Championships. Anticipation was high as early points leads started to form, with ever-changing front runners emerging. The Riverland stage was set for a huge throwdown. The hard work of the Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club’s volunteers was evident throughout the weekend, providing a great stage for all the championship battles to continue. We must extend our gratitude to Three 3s Apparel and Merch and Great Southern Security for their invaluable support in the 2024 SAMX Championships. Now, before diving into the weekend heat results, let’s take a quick look at the class podiums.
Full results of the weekend:
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Sunday 19 May
MX 1
With Round 1’s top three overall racers absent, 2024’s King of the Gulf winner and ProMX star Siegah Ward took control, winning the first two heats. Mitch Norris challenged early in the final heat, putting Siegah in second, but Siegah clinched the overall victory and took the championship lead. As Matt Clark and Seth Carpenter jousted back and forth across all three heats, they both ended up with 50 points, with Matt being awarded 3rd for the round after his 3rd place finish ahead of Seth in the final heat.
MX 2
Mitch Norris faced challenges in MX 2, with a heat 1 DNF. He made a strong comeback with a second place in heat 2 but dropped to 7th in heat 3. Noah Fergusson dominated with a clean sweep, maintaining his Championship lead from a flawless Round 1. Will Carpenter secured second place, followed by Wade Thompson in third.
Women All-Powers
Charli Cannon, the Round 1 overall winner, did not compete, leaving 2023 Champion Amy Bartsch to fend off Emma “Holeshot” Haylock. Bartsch won heat 1, but Haylock took heat 2. Bartsch reclaimed control with a heat 3 win, securing the overall victory. Jessica Bennett, aiming to improve her standings, finished third in heat 1 but a DNF in heat 2 ended her weekend, with Lexy Hayes taking over third place in heats 2 and 3.
Expert All Powers
Aaron Van Zetten, Round 1 winner, started strong with a third and first place finish in the first two heats. A chaotic heat 3 saw him drop to ninth, but he still secured third overall. Cody Loffler’s consistent performance earned him the top podium spot, with Travis Wells closely trailing by just one point.
150/250cc 13-U16Yrs
Noah Rochow moved to the Championship lead with a clean sweep of wins. Cambell Cadd and Kyle Little had a fierce battle, with Cambell taking second place for the weekend after winning the final heat.
Clubman
Ian Ellis displayed exceptional skill, with finishes of 2nd, 1st, and 2nd, securing first place for the round. Jayden Hank, despite winning the first heat, had to settle for the round second after finishing 4th and 5th in the remaining heats. Jordan Gabbitas rounded out the podium, edging out Cody Harrison by just one point.
Vets 35-44Yrs & Vets 45+
In the Vets 35-44 Years class, Warren Carroll achieved a clean sweep of wins, followed by Bradleigh Thompson in second and Craig Hepburn in third. In the Vets 45+ class, Charlie Hollis consistently won all heats, with Darren Avaeray in second and Anthony Slade rounding out the podium.
Saturday 18 May
100-125cc 13-U16Yrs
Jayke Hansen maintained his Championship lead with first place in two races and second in another. Joshua Whitehorn finished second overall, with Noah James taking third place after consistent finishes.
GREAT SOUTHERN SECURITY
150/250cc 12-U16Yrs GIRLS
Emily Lambert maintained her Championship lead with a complete clean sweep, ahead of Teagan Wilkin-Thom in second. Charlize Waldhuter secured third place in the final moto.
85/150cc Std&B/W 12-U16Yrs
Dylan Gromball and Declan Smart continued their Round 1 rivalry, each winning a heat. Dylan took the final race win by just 0.993 seconds, maintaining his Championship lead. Xavier Freeborn finished third after Mason White’s heat 2 crash.
GREAT SOUTHERN SECURITY
85cc 11-U16Yrs GIRLS
Lacey Thompson continued her Championship reign with a round win, followed by Maddi Bahnisch, who won the final heat. Matilda Ryan remains in the Championship chase with consistent second-place finishes.
85/150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs
Mason Ezergailia took the round win and overall Championship lead, finishing ahead of Riley Mullen. Bodhi Austin came in third after Brax Chittleborough couldn’t secure points in the final heat.
65cc 10-12Yrs
Mason Ezergailis held onto the overall Championship lead with a Round 2 win, despite finishing 4th in the final heat. Riley Mullen took second place overall, narrowly ahead of Bodhi Austin.
65cc 7-9Yrs
Rory Walter secured the Round 2 victory with two second-place finishes and a final heat win, ahead of David Bamford. Bailey Thompson’s consistent performance earned him third place overall.
50cc 7-U9Yrs
The juniors showcased their growing skill set, with Carter Williamson taking a clean sweep of firsts across the heats. Oliver Thredgold narrowly took second place overall with his 2,11,2 scorecard, ahead of Hudson Hitch in third for the round.
The 2024 SA Motocross Championship show is packing up for its next stop at the Limestone Coast in Robe over June 29-30, 2024. Stay updated on the SA Motocross socials for all updates and news.