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Three 3s Apparel and Merch Become A Major Sponsor Of The SAMX Championship For 2024

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Joining the South Australian Motocross Championship journey for 2024 will see South Australia’s own Three 3s Apparel and Merch join as a major Championship sponsor.

Founded as a post-COVID idea by the brainchild of brothers Jamie and Rory Cornell, the local clothing and apparel company, known as “Three 3s”, has rapidly become a growing force in the Motocross apparel and merchandise industry. With an unwavering focus on fostering a community of support and empowerment, Three 3s offers not just products but also a platform for enthusiasts to share their passion and promote success among fellow riders and customers alike.

Already, they have been partnering and assisting in the development of Australian businesses and the South Australian motocross community. Their efforts include launching the Three 3s Motocross race team and providing support to the South Coast Motocross Club, alongside fostering the racing talent of South Australia, including Declan Smart, Jakey Hansen, Caleb Walker and Damian O’Callaghan. 

The 2024 SA Motocross Championships will bring all the action across 5 rounds throughout SA, starting at Motocross Riders Association, Gillman next weekend on the 13th and 14th of April 2024. Round 1 late entries are open until 12 pm Wednesday, the 10th of April 2024, via Ridernet.

For more information on Three 3s Apparel and Merch, visit www.three3s.com.au.

Jamie Cornell, Founding Partner, Three 3s:

“We are super excited about being able to support the SA Motocross Championships for 2024, We didn’t imagine we would have this opportunity this soon on but we look forward to being around the track in a bigger and better way! This is a huge step for us but we would hate to see the Championships go on without a major sponsor and really hope the moto community will help support us and our business so that we can continue to support this great sport.”

2024 SAMX Championship calendar – 

  • Round 1: April 13 – 14, Motocross Riders Association, Gillman.
  • Round 2: May 18 – 19, Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club, Renmark.
  • Round 3: June 29 – 30, Robe Motorsports Club, Robe.
  • Round 4: July 27 – 28, West Coast Motorcycle Club, Ceduna. 
  • Round 5: September 14 – 15, South Coast Motocross Club, Monarto. 

For more information on the 2024 SAMX Championship, visit:

 

Results -SA Continue Their Pro MX Charge at Horsham’s Round 2

Filed Under: Motocross, News

What a weekend of action for our SA riders at round 2 of the 2024 Pro MX in Horsham, Vic. With plenty of consistent overalls, top-10 results, and even podiums in the mix, we’re certainly proud of our lot for a great weekend away. Let’s break down how Round 2 turned out for SA in Horsham. 

Thor MX 1

Mr. #24 Brett Metcalf went from a 9th qualifying session to demonstrating consistency in the strong competition across round 2, securing a 9th qualifying, 8th in the AMX Superstores MX 1 Superpole and two 7th place race finishes in his races. Meanwhile, Siegah Ward fought into a top 20 qualifying position with a 19th place, subsequently excelling in race times with a 17th place finish in race 1 and a 15th place finish in race 2 for the weekend.

Elijah Wiese faced a tough challenge in the 32nd qualifying position, but he quickly immersed himself in the pack battles, ultimately securing two 28th-place finishes during his round 2 campaign.

Brett Metcalfe #24
Eligah Wiese #82

Pirelli MX 2

Pirelli MX 2 saw Mitch Norris looking to be on his way to a great opening finish before a flat tyre took him out of the 14th-place contention. He would come back in race 2 to take out the 14th place and make up those crucial Championship points. Showing the same grit and determination, Wade Thompson went from strength to strength from a qualifying 30th to then taking 26th in race 1 and 21st in race 2.

Riley Pitman fired back after a 25th place race 1 finish to avoid the race 2 carnage and take out the 26th place race 2 finish, 5.904 seconds behind Victoria’s Seth Jackson in 25th.

Mitch Norris #118

Maxxis MX 3

Will Carpenter showcased his strength in the second Maxxis MX3 qualifier, securing a commendable 6th place finish, trailing just .012 seconds behind the coveted top 5. Although starting his round 2 MX3 campaign in 25th place, Carpenter displayed resilience, progressively climbing to the 21st spot in race 2.

You could throw a blanket over the SA crew knocking on the top 20 qualifying door with Harry Gilbertson finishing 22nd, Kye Little 23rd, Noah Rochow 25th, and Jayke Hansen 26th, all looking to crack the top 20 in round 3. Notably, they delivered an electrifying performance in the non-qualifiers race, with Noah clinching the race win, Kye Little securing 4th place, and Jayke Hansen finishing 9th.

Unfortunantly, Logan Scott faced a challenging weekend, starting with a 30th place finish in MX3 first qualifying and ultimately retiring from the non-qualifying race.

FOX RACING MX 85

Dylan Gromball and Declan Smart engaged in a close battle during the opening Fox Racing MX 85 race 1, finishing 16th and 17th, respectively. As the competition intensified in race 2, Dylan made a remarkable surge through the ranks to secure 11th place, closely trailing Queensland’s Connor Feather. Meanwhile, Declan showed improvement in race 2, clinching a 15th-place finish and narrowly missing out on 14th by just 2.478 seconds.

Jayden Minerds demonstrated progress from his initial 32nd place finish in race 1, concluding the weekend in 29th and setting his sights on a stronger performance in round 3. Unfortunately, Travis Sparrow, despite qualifying 34th, faced retirement in both races, hoping for a better outcome in the next Pro MX event.

Dylan Gromball #350

Check out all the times from the weekend through Computime as our SA team looks forward to the 2024 Pro MX returning to SA on May 5th at the Motocross Rider Association, Gillman for round 3. The anticipation and tension are already building for what our crew can do on home soil.  

Results – Port Pirie Motorcycle Club King of the Gulf Easter Motocross Spectacular & Centenial Celebrations

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Last weekend, the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club (MCC) illuminated their birthday candles in grand style, commemorating a century of motocross legacy with an unforgettable series of events. Amidst the classic Easter festivities, the 2024 Boats and Bikes King of the Gulf, 2024 AB Chem South Australian Women’s Cup, and the 2024 Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf kicked off, heralding a monumental weekend filled with breathtaking motocross action and remarkable storybook endings.

In a remarkable nod to the club’s centenary, record-breaking entries flooded in, painting the event with unparalleled excitement. A staggering convoy of 300 bikes revved up to conquer the tracks, while over 200 riders embarked on a journey to partake in what was aptly dubbed a once-in-a-lifetime centennial celebration.

Tensions reached a fever pitch as 22 fiercely competitive riders descended upon the track for the highly anticipated 2024 Boats N Bikes King of The Gulf event. With a lucrative $3,000 prize awaiting the ultimate victor and the tantalizing possibility of an additional $1,000 bonus for conquering all four legs, the stage was set for a memorable showdown. Reigning champion Siegah Ward wasted no time asserting his dominance, clinching a commanding victory in the first race and setting his sights on the coveted bonus. However, challengers Mitch Norris and Levi McManus were determined to make their mark, showcasing their formidable skills and determination. Norris, in particular, proved to be a formidable adversary, claiming victories in races 2 and 3. Yet, Ward had the final say, triumphing in a thrilling finale and clinching the coveted 2024 Boats N Bikes King of The Gulf title along with the accompanying prize money. Norris and McManus secured their places on the podium, claiming second and third positions, respectively, in a display of remarkable sportsmanship and talent.

Siegah Ward back to back King of the Gulf wins

Returning as the 2023 SA Women’s Cup victor, Amy Bartsh entered the weekend with a fierce determination to uphold her title in 2024. Right from the start, she dominated the preview races, setting an unparalleled standard and securing a clean sweep of victories, putting her in a great position to then continue the momentum and take the feature race. This achievement solidified her position as the reigning AB Chem SA Women’s Cup Winner for 2024, surpassing the competition thrown her way from a stacked field of SA’s fastest women. Emma Haylock claimed second place, while Steph Cutler and Jessica Bennett battled for third. With plenty of position jousting, Steph found the upper hand to take that final podium step by 4 points and a final race gap of under 2 seconds.

Amy Bartsch eyeing off the reigning SA Women’s Cup win – Photo thanks to Dane Lindstrom.

Entering the weekend, a formidable lineup of contenders gathered for the highly anticipated 2024 NYRSTAR Prince of the Gulf event, headlined by Pro MX 3 competitors Kye Little and Jayke Hansen. Demonstrating his dominance from the outset, Jayke swiftly asserted himself in each race, skillfully maintaining his lead despite relentless challenges from the lead pack. With a flawless performance, Jayke secured a clean sweep of first-place finishes, clinching the coveted title of the 2024 Prince of the Gulf for the first time.

Jayke Hansen #416 charging hard.

The battle for the remaining podium positions intensified, as Noah Rochow narrowly edged out Ashton Hansen and fellow Pro MX 3 contender Kye Little to claim second place by a mere 2 points, while Ashton secured a third-place finish just 4 points behind.

The bar-to-bar racing action of the 2024 Prince of the Gulf – Photo by Shine Bright Photography.

Transporting spectators back to the essence of Motocross and underscoring the enduring allure of older-generation technology, the Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf provided a nostalgic journey into the sport’s evolution. With anticipation running high, fans eagerly awaited to see who would claim the Classic crown and the prize money for 2024. In the end, it was the remarkable skill and prowess of NT’s Tom Whillas that truly captured the spotlight, as he surged ahead with a commanding lead of over 33 seconds, leaving competitors Kieren Belmarie and Darren Averay trailing behind.

The classics showing they still have plenty in the tank for fast competition – Photo by Shine Bright Photography.

Amidst a weekend filled with premieres, the much-anticipated debut of the Junior 125/250cc Development Cup in 2024 took centre stage on Sunday, providing budding young riders with an opportunity to test their skills on the challenging senior track. As expected, this addition proved immensely popular, drawing a multitude of enthusiastic junior racers eager to shine on the grand stage. Throughout three preliminary races preceding the main event, competitors warmed up, with frontrunners gradually emerging, intensifying anticipation among spectators. Initially, Harry McDonald showed strong promise and seemed poised for victory until Kye Little seized an opportunity on the third lap, surging into the lead and ultimately clinching the win ahead of Noah Rochow and Joshua Whitehorn, who staged an impressive charge from the mid-pack to contend for the top spot.

Kye Little ready to take on the big track for the Junior Development Cup

As the dust settles and Port Pirie prepares for its upcoming club rounds, Motocross in SA is already in full swing, with the imminent State Championship Round 1 at MRA. For those who missed out on making the trip down for Easter, mark your calendars for next year, because if 2024 was any indication, the 2025 Easter King of the Gulf is a must-attend event for Motocross enthusiasts of all ages.

If you’re excited to check out all the action of the weekend, Sab Flutur of “Shine Bright Photography” is consistently uploading photos to the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club Facebook page. Be sure to reach out to Sab if you’re interested in purchasing any of these fantastic shots. Additionally, for a comprehensive breakdown of all the weekend racing classes, check out Saturday – HERE and Sunday – HERE.

 

Results – 2024 SA Road Racing Championships Round 2 Bring The Easter Treats To Mac Park

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, State Championship

Round 2 of the SA Road Race Championships, featuring the traditional Easter Cup and Oz Bears Championship opener, was run and won last weekend at Mac Park, presented by the Mount Gambier Motorcycle Club. Tarmac racing fans, young and old, made the traditional long weekend road trip to be trackside for a full weekend of action and were certainly not disappointed.

Saturday saw the weekend kick off with exceptionally tight racing, gearing crowds up for a huge weekend ahead, and despite the Sunday race program experiencing a delay due to heavy fog early on, crowds braved it out to witness the schedule getting back underway and the racing heating back up as last-minute points dashes finished the weekend. As the class results tightened up and new leaders emerged, let’s take a look at some of the weekend highlights before we get onto the round results –

Heating up the SA Superbike Championship class, Brad Raethel and Charles Holding kept crowds guessing who could take the round overall as they played musical chairs with podium first and second throughout the weekend races. Raethel ended up with the upper hand, taking both the Championship round overall win and Easter Cup ahead of Charles Holding.  He now trails Holding on the Championship table by just one point. 

Brad Raethel wheelie-ing to Easter Cup victory for 2024 – Photo by Pit Lane Studio.

We now have a new Supersport 600 Championship leader after holding his own in some pretty heated top 5 position battles. Unitech Racing’s Sam Pezzetta progressed from a 5th and 4th over his first 2 races to claiming his first SS600 race win in race 3, giving him the round win for the weekend, and now sits 3 points ahead of Ryder Gilbert.

Claiming his first SS600 Championship podium with 2nd in race 3, Championship newcomer & current 4th place overall, Callum Morrison showed that he will be one to challenge the leaderboard if he can keep this momentum firing.

Sam Pezzetta all smiles ready for the track – Photo by Pit Lane Studio.
Callum Morrison pushing hard to the line – Photo by Pit Lane Studio.

Declan Carberry showed off what a Honda 450 Motard can do, and after borrowing it for the weekend, he took it right to the top step of the Lightweight Easter Cup with a convincing 30-second win over 10 laps in front of Ghage Plowman. He also doubled up to secure second place in the Limited Championship class after a back-and-forth tit-for-tat battle with the round winner, Kev (Anthony) Stephens.

Declan Carberry shares the excitement of the Motard. Photo by Pit Lane Studio.

Increasing his Junior Championship lead with a clean sweep of wins, Judd Plaisted is showing he is a force to be reckoned with and will give plenty of senior riders a run for their money in the near future. Keeping himself busy over the weekend, he not only broke the Junior Class lap record of 1:24.750 set by Rikki Henry in 2022 with a flying 1:24.457 in race 1. He then went on to break his own record-setting the bar even lower with a 1:23.692 in the third Juniors race.

In the end, Judd charged on to claim both the Junior Easter Cup and the Junior Championship round 2 win ahead of brothers Seth and Ethan Dellow. All eyes are firmly set on Judd to see if he can continue his top-step run for a perfect 2024.

Judd Plaisted charging hard and not letting anyone stand in his way of that top step for the weekend – Photo by Pit Lane Studio.

Riders and teams can enjoy a well-earned short break before the Championship Round 3 moves to the Mallala Motorsport Park for the first time this year over the 24th to the 26th of May with CAFNIX. Entries are currently open through Ridernet with entries closing on the 15th of May and final late entries locking off on the 18th of May 2024.

The 2024 SA Road Race Championship round 2 class results are below and for a full breakdown of individual race results including the Easter Classic & Oz Bears Championship opener, head to Computime.

Superbike SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 47 Brad RAETHEL 25 20 – 25 70
2 8 Charles HOLDING 20 25 – 20 65
3 39a Dwayne TOSEN 18 18 – 18 54
4 64 Michael KEMP 16 17 – 17 50
5 54 Andrew TENISON-WOODS 17 16 – 16 49
6 79 Aaron RIGBY 12 14 – 14 40
7 88 Shane CAULFIELD 11 13 – 15 39
8 193 Kiri WELSH 9 11 – 12 32
9 101 Ron CRANE 15 15 – – 30
10 27 Charlie TOUMA 7 9 – 13 29
11 13 Robert SALVIA 8 10 – 11 29
12 19 Richard MARKHAM-BARRETT 10 12 – – 22
13 12a Steve TOZER 14 – – 14
14 268 John PRICE 13 – – 13

Supersport SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 51 Sam PEZZETTA 16 17 25 – 58
2 72 Ryder GILBERT 20 20 15 – 55
3 94 Mitchell RADFORD 18 18 18 – 54
4 55 Callum MORRISON 17 13 20 – 50
5 8a Charles HOLDING 25 25 DNF – 50
6 135 John FANNIN 15 15 17 – 47
7 176 Daniel SPENDLOVE 13 14 16 – 43
8 28 Tayla RELPH DNF 16 DNF – 16
9 171 Steve MATULIN 14 DNF DNS – 14

Supersport 300 SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 27 Ghage PLOWMAN 20 25 25 – 70
2 872 Nicholas PRIMMER 17 20 20 – 57
3 995 Lucas WARREN 18 18 18 – 54
4 323 Flynn JACOBS 16 16 17 – 49
5 72 Ryder GILBERT 25 14 8 – 47
6 75 Darren TROTTER 15 15 16 – 46
7 660 Ryder SWEET 13 17 15 – 45
8 160 Gordon HENSLEY 14 13 14 – 41
9 50 Stephen FUSS 11 12 13 – 36
10 141 Cooper PITT 12 11 12 – 35
11 18 Phoenix AGAR 9 10 11 – 30
12 69 Sean COTTERILL 8 8 10 – 26
13 155 Keith LAI 7 6 7 – 20
14 11b Alice POHLMANN 10 9 DNS – 19
15 7 Payton KEMP DNF 7 9 – 16

Juniors SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 11 Judd PLAISTED 25 25 25 – 75
2 340 Seth DELLOW 18 20 20 – 58
3 144 Ethan DELLOW 20 18 18 – 56
4 333 Xayvion AMOY 17 17 17 – 51
5 27 Ghage PLOWMAN 16 16 16 – 48
6 77 Charli STEPHENS 15 15 15 – 45

Limited SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 212 Kev (Anthony) STEPHENS 25 20 25 – 70
2 55 Declan CARBERRY 20 25 20 – 65
3 82 Andy PITMAN 18 18 18 – 54
4 28 Tayla RELPH 17 17 17 – 51
5 11a Daniel PARKER 15 16 14 – 45
6 872 Nicholas PRIMMER 14 15 13 – 42
7 323 Flynn JACOBS 12 13 12 – 37
8 75 Darren TROTTER 13 12 11 – 36
9 72 Ryder GILBERT 16 DNF 16 – 32
10 995 Lucas WARREN DNF 14 15 – 29
11 50 Stephen FUSS 10 10 8 – 28
12 160 Gordon HENSLEY 11 7 9 – 27
13 140 Cor JONGENEEL 5 11 7 – 23
14 11b Alice POHLMANN 9 8 5 – 22
15 69 Sean COTTERILL 8 9 4 – 21
16 18 Phoenix AGAR 6 6 6 – 18
17 141 Cooper PITT 4 DNF 10 – 14
18 7 Payton KEMP 7 DNF 3 – 10
19 155 Keith LAI 3 5 2 – 10

Pre-Modern 00 Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 62a Francis DILLON 25 25 25 25 100

Pre-Modern 08 Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 72 Ryder GILBERT 14 25 25 25 89
2 88 Marc BALESTRO 20 20 20 20 80
3 176 Daniel SPENDLOVE 17 16 18 18 69
4 55 Richard RAETHEL 16 15 17 17 65
5 150 Glen MARCHIORI 25 18 DNS DNS 43
6 171 Steve MATULIN 18 17 DNS DNS 35
7 77 Josh HARRIS 15 14 DNS DNS 29

Pre-Modern 13 Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4  Total
1 54 Andrew TENISON-WOODS 25 25 25 25 100
2 70 Chris GILBEE 20 20 20 20 80

Event Preview – Port Pirie MCC Easter Spectacular and Centennial Honours

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Final last-minute preparations are currently underway ahead of the gate-dropping on this weekend’s Easter Motocross Spectacular at Port Pirie Motorcycle Club, and boy, is 2024 going to be a year to remember! As 2024 marks the special 100-year birthday celebration and a spectacular prize pool of $18,000 up for grabs across all the classes, you’re going to want to spend your Easter in Pirie.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Easter in Port Pirie without the traditional season starter of the 2024 Boats and Bikes King of the Gulf, 2024 AB Chem South Australian Women’s Cup, and a look back in time with the 2024 Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf. Nudging 200 riders entered and over 300 bikes set to ride on the weekend, there will be no shortage of volunteers to blow out the candles on the cake.

Returning as the 2023 King of the Gulf reigning Champion, Siegah Ward will be keen to show what he is made of against 23 of SA’s motocross standout talents, including the likes of fellow Pro MX rider Brett Metcalfe and 2023 SAMX Championship runner-up Levi McManus. This year’s King of the Gulf honour comes with more than just acclaim; it comes with a generous $3000 prize to bring home and a potential $1000 opportunity for winning all four legs.

As the curtains prepare to rise on the 2024 NYRSTAR Prince of the Gulf, the competition appears as fierce as ever. Joining the field, Pro MX 3 competitor Kye Little could be a hot favourite for the Prince of the Gulf Crown, but 2024 remains wide open for anyone to seize.

The SA Women’s Cup is set to heat up as we see AB Chem come on board as the naming sponsor for 2024, with the winner receiving $1000 for her weekend’s efforts. The year’s title won’t be an easy task, with returning title holder Amy Bartsch back to defend against the talents of Stephanie Cutler and Emma Haylock – just to name a few.

Joining the party for the first time in 2024, we see the introduction of the Junior 125/250cc Development Cup on Sunday, allowing our next generation junior riders to experience the rough senior track and get a peek under the curtain at the competitors they will be facing in the near future.

It wouldn’t be an Easter spectacular without taking a step back in time to the past era with Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf returning, as a total of 69 bikes from bygone eras take to the track again across the vintage classes.

Brendan Smart, President of the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club was quoted saying “I am so excited for the huge weekend ahead for the club and couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the special 100th birthday year.  We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the response from the Motocross community. With over 300 entries, this is the first time in a long time that we have had a weekend of packed gates. I want to thank everyone for all the hard work that has been put in ahead of this weekend’s spectacular event and the club couldn’t be more excited”.

As for Easter plans, very few levels up to the bar of what Port Pirie has in store for fans young and old, so do yourself a favour and put the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club Easter Spectacular at the top of your list!

Spectator Entry Fees

Saturday – 

  • Under 16: Free 
  • Adults: $5.00

Sunday –

  • Adults: $15.00
  • Concession: $7.00
  • Child (8 to 16 years): $5.00
  • Children (Under 8 years): Free 
  • Family (2 children/2 adult): $35.00 
  • Programs: $3.00 

**Cash only**

Gates Open 8am – Practice / Racing from 9am.

Event Preview – SA Road Race Championships Round 2 Bring The Easter Treats To Mac Park

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, State Championship

The Webb Plastics SA Road Race Championships Round 2 is all set to take off this Easter weekend at Mac Park Motorsport Circuit, hosted by the Mount Gambier MCC. As a fan favourite and staple event each year, road race enthusiasts are making those final packing decisions before embarking on the trip to Mount Gambier for all the trackside action at Mac Park. With perfect weather and Championship standings heating up, will we see new frontrunners emerge this Easter weekend?

Entry List

The Superbikes are back, featuring 15 of South Australia’s fastest racers vying for those crucial early Championship points. Among these contenders, third-place points runner Charles Holding will be giving his all to seize the round’s top spot and key points, especially with Ty Lynch absent for this round. Trailing Charles by only 3 points, ASBK regular Michael Kemp will be right there for all the front-pack battles.

Charles Holding #8 & Michael Kemp #64 – Picture by Pit Lane Studio.

From a strong opening round, Unitech Racing Sam Pezzetta is becoming more comfortable day by day in the new domain of the SS600, finishing round 1 with a 3rd place contention in the Championships. Can he continue this strong form on the well-known Mac Park Motorsport circuit? Only time will tell! With the SS600 Championship’s current front runner, Olly Simpson, not taking to the track for this round, second overall Charles Holding will be hoping to level the points field and take over the Championship lead, but this will be easier said than done with just 15 points separating himself and the top 6 currently.

Unitech Racings Sam Pezzetta #51 – Image by Pit Lane Studio. 

Back from taking on Australia’s best at the last ASBK round under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, Ryder Gilbert will be hoping to continue the strong form in the SS300 class, with Ghage Plowman right there looking for any opportunity to take over the Championship lead for 2024. Only time will tell if Ryder can maintain control of the points table with competition heating up. Unfortunately, current Championship third-place holder Tara Morrison will be missing from the track this weekend as she recovers from a broken left collarbone sustained during her Round 1 SA Championship limited race 3 crash – We look forward to seeing her return in rounds to come.

Ghage Plowman #27 – Image by Pit Lane Studio.

Showing that the next generation of racing talent is ready to rub shoulders with the seniors, championship leader Judd Plaisted is joining brothers Ethan & Seth Dellow, plus Xayvion Amoy on the grid. If the initial round battles are just a taste of what’s to come for the Junior Championship in 2024. 

Ethan Dellow #144 – Image by Pit Lane Studio. 

Adding to all this action is a huge Limited field, Naked, Pre Modern, & a stand-out 72 competitors across the Bears classes, making it a huge weekend.

Where:

The Mac Park Motorsport Circuit is a short 15-minute drive from the beautiful city of Mount Gambier, giving SA Road Race fans the perfect opportunity for available accommodation and experience the charms of the City of Mount Gambier.

Spectator Info:

With practice kicking off Friday, the Mac Park Motorcycle Club canteen will be keeping riders and fans fed right through to Sunday afternoon with plenty of hot food and cold drinks on hand. 

If you have left it to the last minute to lock down accommodation for the fast-approaching weekend, check out the accommodation in Mount Gambier, including the long time supporters of the club, Comfort Inn The Lakes has become the premier choice for visitor accommodation, provides high-quality indoor accommodation options that are just a stone’s throw from the centre of town.

Live Timing:

Head over to Computime to keep up to date with all the results and of course, live-timing action.

Socials:

Keep up to date on the Mount Gambier MCC Facebook and Instagram pages for all the information as it happens.