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ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS MOTOCROSS RIDERS! AJMX RACE PREP COACHING COURSE DATES RELEASED!

January 21, 2019 Filed Under: Coaches, Motocross, News, State Championship

SOUTH AUSTRALIA “HOME OF THE 2019 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS (AJMX)

MRA MX Club, Gillman, SA

Please see below info regarding coaching dates in relation to the 2019 Australian Junior Motocross Championships – get in quick to book a spot to get some track time at the Championship venue!

MRA (Gillman) 2-Day MX Course’s – AJMX Race Prep Trainings

12 & 13 April 2019 (Friday & Saturday of the school holidays)

13 & 14 July 2019 (Saturday & Sunday of the school holidays)

17 & 18 Aug 2019 (Saturday & Sunday – last opportunity to ride track prior to the event)

Enter online to secure your position today @ www.yaimsa.com

Regards,

Shane Metcalfe

Head Coach / Program Coordinator

Shane Metcalfe MX Coaching & OFF-ROAD Rider Safety Training

GYTR YJR SA Team Manager

www.shanemetcalfe.com

LOOK OUT! It was a Peewee Stampede at Sidewinders!

January 20, 2019 Filed Under: Dirt Track, Minikhana, News, Speedway

Race Report from the Sidewinders Club;

January 19th saw the running of the Peewee Stampede at the Sidewinders track in front of a good and enthusiastic crowd. The meeting was sponsored by former Gillman Speedway official and long-time speedway fan Daniel Steele and we thank him for his support. In fact Daniel was so impressed by the skill and sportsmanship of all the Peewee riders that he has asked could he again sponsor the meeting next season.

Initially we had 21 nominations but three were unable to attend so 18 young boys and girls fronted the starter. The field was split into four groups although getting the mix exactly right was a bit difficult as we had seven young riders having their first start at our track.

Group 1 consisted of our known regulars and again it was Gidgit Neighbour and Darcy Bennett who showed the way sharing the first across the line honors between them. Blake Schlein and Riley Stout chased hard whilst big improver Jackson McPherson showed he was worthy of his step up. Riley was unfortunate to take a tumble late in the night when an over enthusiastic Jackson went for a gap that was maybe not there. Riley was able to get back on the bike and compete in the re-run and appeared fine having fun with the other boys and girls after the meeting.

Group 2 saw three of our regulars in Grace Paul, Tristan Fiegert and Diesel Waddell joined by two newcomers in Reid Haydon and Esther Payne. It was newcomer Reid who stood out in this group as his previous experience in moto-cross was applied to our speedway track. He did not have everything his own way though as Grace and Tristan kept the pressure on and made him work hard. Grace was the unluckiest rider of night when after being first, second and third across the line in her first three events she was involved in a nasty tumble and appeared to injure her arm. We hope it is not too bad as she is a very popular competitor. Diesel and Esther battled on gamely to keep up with the other riders and had fun. Diesel also took a tumble in his second ride but came out and completed his following three rides.

Group 3 saw three new riders in Cole Haydon, Miller Roberts and Hayden Kruger having their first experiences on a junior speedway track and Tanner Anthony made a welcomed appearance after missing a few meetings. Just like his elder brother Cole was the standout in this group. He was chased hard by Miller Roberts who also showed that he has a natural ability on a bike and will no doubt improve with more track time. Hayden and Tanner also showed that given more track time and practice they also will steadily improve.

Group 4 consisted of two regulars in Riley Edson and Kayla Matthews and two first timers in Stephen Bass and William Nicol. Stephen immediately showed he will be considered for a step up in class as he dominated this group with five first across the lines. He was pushed by the improving Riley and just a short distance behind Kayla and William, who is the son of former Sidewinders rider Andrew Nicol, had some spirited battles. Riley drew applause from the crowd when after taking a minor tumble he got to his feet and gave a huge wave to the crowd to say ‘I’m fine’ and remounted his bike for the rerun.

The Peewee section of the program concluded with a presentation of medallions and a goodie bag by our sponsor Daniel. The young riders were interviewed and many caused a smile with their cute answers. Smiles all round from riders, parents and spectators alike.

The Peewees were supported by Solos, Novice solos and 50 cc classes.
In the solo class our field was reduced to only three starters due to some riders being in Queensland for the Australian Titles, a couple with blown motors and a few still away, but the three who were there put on some exciting close finishing races. Regulars Harry Sadler and Jordan Hargreaves were joined by popular Mildura rider Lewis Monaghan in a series of scratch and progressive handicap races. Harry took the wins in the two scratch races from Lewis with Jordan falling in the first. The progressive handicaps proved an equaliser as Lewis took out the first two with Harry getting revenge with a win in the third. In all of this Jordan was not outclassed and was right there at the finish picking up two second places following another fall in the first of the handicap races. In fact in one of the races Jordan led for three and three quarter laps before faltering on the last turn to just get pipped for the win.

Our two top riders in the Novice solo class Travis Clarke and Allegra Laanekorb shared the spoils while Kobi Canning, Ethan Fiegert and Hayden Kuckel had close competition between themselves. Kobi has a very smooth style and looks comfortable on the bike. He continues to improve. Ethan also is showing improvement now with more time on his bike and Hayden has also improved since he upgraded his bike to one of Hugh Evan’s former bikes.

The 50 cc class completed the supports and we saw four new riders compete in this class. Reid Haydon, Caleb Boyes, Tyson Kruger and Brodie Smith joined regulars Travis Clarke, Gidgit Neighbour and Hayden Matthews. Reid joined Travis and Gidgit as the front running trio and Brodie, Caleb, Tyson and Haydon had close tussles not that far behind.

So that concluded the competition side of the meeting. It was very gratifying to see the good crowd in attendance to support our young riders. It was also very pleasing to see the many happy smiling faces at the end of the meeting showing that everyone had a good time.

Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this meeting happen and of course the behind the scene helpers and officials, one final special thank you to Viv and Pete for helping out in the canteen all night and cooking the free sausage sizzle for all competitors and spectators at the conclusion of the meeting.

That’s all. See you next time.

Photo credits – with thanks;

Fran Mussared, Joylene Lee-Archer, David Sandison

2019 Spear Frames and Engines South Australian U16 Sidecar Championship; the future looks bright!

January 20, 2019 Filed Under: News

Eight of Australia’s best Junior sidecar teams gathered at the Sidewinders Junior Speedway Track on Friday, January 11th for the running of the 2019 Spear Frames and Engines South Australian U16 Sidecar Championship.

The good crowd on hand witnessed some of the closest and exciting sidecar racing as the teams put their all into gaining vital heat points and making their way to the all important A Final. No quarter was asked or given as the riders slid under each other rubbing and pushing to gain that all important edge. After the heats in which each rider had four starts the two riders making it into the A Final were Jack Fewster, with young brother Adam as passenger clean sheeting on 12 points and Jake Treloar, with Isaac Mitchell finishing second on 11 points. Jake was beaten by Jack in Heat 4 when they met. The battle for the three to start in the B Final was tight with three teams tying on 9 points. Jackson Milner gained first pick of the gates by having two race wins but the other two teams had identical race results so the deadlock was decided when a countback found that Connor Curran had beaten Max House in Heat 5 so Connor had second gate choice.

So it came down to the B Final and Jackson Milner made the most of his inside starting position and went on to win and gain a start in the A Final. And what an A Final it would be. Starting in red was the current Australian Champion Jack Fewster, along side of him in blue was Jake Treloar fresh from winning the Andrew Cleave Memorial race in Victoria and starting in white was the current South Australian Champion and track record holder Jackson Milner.

All three bikes left as one as the tapes rose and they were still all level as they entered the first turn. Jackson dropped back a bit from the outside and watched as Jack and Jake swapped positions several times as the laps unwound. Jack Fewster went for an inside pass on Jake Treloar entering turn three but Jake held a tight line and Jack was unable to prevent his bike going infield and immediately his exclusion light was lit and his challenge was done.

So Jake Treloar and Isaac Mitchell are the 2019 South Australian U16 Sidecar Champions. Jackson Milner and Adam Niesche are 2nd and the Western Australian team of Jack and Adam Fewster pick up 3rd place. Broken Hill team of Max Howse and Riley Commons were 4th on Points.

Of the other teams, they gained some valuable experience for the future. The teams of Jake Cook and Cooper Tickle and Brady Tickle and Jesse Tickle made the long haul down from Tamworth (NSW) and Rockhampton (Qld) and showed plenty of potential for the future. These boys are the grandsons of former Rowley Park and North Arm rider Dennis Tickle and he was on hand, and no doubt proud, to see his grandchildren race. Local team of Nate Headland and Kaiden Silvy had a few mechanical issues and showed also that they need more time together as this was only the second time they had raced as a team.

Huge thank you to Jack Spear from Spear Frames and Engines for sponsoring this meeting. Thanks also to Damien Niesche who had a big hand in bringing this meeting together by contacting the teams that attended.

The support riders from the novice solo’s and 50 cc class provided the entertainment between sidecar heats and again showed that the future is rosy for Junior speedway in South Australia.

A special ‘well done’ to the track team of Paul Keane and Ashley Watson who provided a fantastic track in trying conditions. No dust and no ruts and uniform all night.

Again Sidewinders could not put on these meetings without their volunteer helpers and a huge thank you to all.

Photos courtesy of Joylene Lee-Archer – with thanks

FIRE UP SPEEDWAY FANS – SIDECARS TIME TO SHINE AT SIDEWINDERS

January 10, 2019 Filed Under: News

The 2019 South Australian Junior Sidecar Championship will be run this Friday night, the 11th of January, with gates opening at 5.30pm for a 7.30pm start!

Be trackside to see the prodigies: Treloar, Headland and Niesche as the ‘sons of guns’ race against the best in Australia, including current Aussie #1 the Fewster boys! The sidecars put on a great show on a tight track and the action is always hot and fast.

It also says a lot for the venue & club that is Sidewinders that they have attracted an entry list of this caliber, and with teams travelling from so far away to compete!

Here is the entry list for the ‘Spear Frames & Engines’ 2019 South Australian 250cc Sidecar Championship, with at least 12 of the lads related to former or current sidecar riders or passengers – pedigree plus!

Jack Fewster/Adam Fewster WA (Current Australian Champions)

Jackson Milner/Adam Niesche VIC/SA (Current SA Champions)

Jake Treloar/Isaac Mitchell NSW

Max Howse/Riley Commons NSW

Connor Curran/Keegan Caldwell VIC

Jake Cook/Cooper Tickle NSW

Brady Tickle/Jesse Tickle NSW

Nate Headland/Kaidyn Silvy SA

And these kids mean business! 3 wide on the Sidewinders track will be a great spectacle!
And then, the following night, Saturday 12th January, the kids will battle it out again, as support races at the Gillman Super Series. A great opportunity to see our future stars on night 1 at Sidewinders, then support the world’s best on night 2 at Gillman!

What a great way to kick of 2019! As always, the canteen will be stocked with some great tucker so make a night of it and bring some friends, you won’t be disappointed!

Gates open; 5.30pm Racing starts; 7.30pm

Full Canteen facilities and amenities, both of which are also disabled friendly.

Entry: Adults $5.00 Children U16 FREE Official Program $3.00

Sidewinders Junior Speedway, Eighth St. Wingfield, the club of our future stars!

2019 SA MOTOCROSS (SAMX) CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 3 HEADING WEST!

January 10, 2019 Filed Under: News

Motorcycling SA is excited to announce that round 3 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 South Australian Motocross Championships will return to Ceduna hosted by the West Coast Motorcycle Club.

In joining rounds at Renmark, Keith & Monarto, this gives the 2019 Championship a completely country feel about it.

The West Coast crew, although small, have already started putting together a great weekend for all that travel over for their round, including;

Camping onsite from Friday

A Saturday night BBQ for everyone ($10.00 adults, $5.00 kids)

A fully stocked canteen and bar facilities all weekend

Fires allowed (but only in fire bins, not on the ground)

The West Coast MCC look forward to welcoming everyone back to their venue after a 3 year absence.