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Entries Open for Round 1 of the ProSort 2025 SA Motocross Championship!

March 18, 2025 Filed Under: Motocross, News

The highly anticipated ProSort 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship is set to kick off, and entries for Round 1 are now officially open on Ridernet! Join SA’s best as the Motocross Riders Association presents all the Championship opening action.

Located just a 20-minute drive north of Adelaide’s CBD, Gillman’s sandy loam and numerous man-made jumps make it a favourite for riders, which has been reflected in consistently brilliant racing including hosting countless previous SA Championship rounds and National level competition of ProMX.

📅 Round 1 Date: 5 and 6 April 2025

📍 Location: Motocross Riders Association – Wilkins Rd, Gillman, 5013.

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With a stacked lineup of talent, thrilling battles, and a championship season that promises excitement at every turn, Round 1 is shaping up to be an unmissable event. Don’t leave it too late—entries close soon! Be part of the ProSort 2025 SAMX Championship and get ready for the first gate drop of the year!

Stay up to date with all the 2025 SA Motocross action—follow the ProSort SA Motocross Championship on social media!

ProSort joins as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship

March 4, 2025 Filed Under: Motocross, News

Motorcycling South Australia would like to welcome ProSort as the naming rights sponsor for the 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship.

ProSort is a family-owned company located in Melrose Park with a range of products for use in can and bottle recycling depots. The company came about in 2006 with a simple but effective design for a bin lifting aid to assist workers to lift full wheelie bins at can and bottle recycling centres. They were designed to fit on existing benches, and, as can and bottle returns spread across Australia, a modular bench was designed that can be flat-packed and sent anywhere. The company continued to grow as demand increased.

ProSort believe in keeping things local with all products designed and manufactured here in Adelaide. They are affordable, robust and effective in speeding up the processing, sorting and counting of clients’ containers, especially when they present with wheelie bins. At the heart of the business is design and innovation. With new designs from ProSort’s parent company, Cornell Design, they now have products that make all sorts of recycling simpler and more efficient all over Australia, from local sports clubs to high-rise buildings in the heart of the major capital cities.

Matt Rossi, State Manager of MSA states “We are delighted to have ProSort on board. It’s always great to have local South Australian companies involved in our sport. They are a true family business with professionalism and expertise, evident from their innovative designs.”

Phil Cornell, Director of ProSort adds, “Our family has a passion for Motocross and it’s a great pleasure for us to sponsor this year’s SA Motocross Championship. Three generations of Cornell are currently actively riding and we love being part of the sport, and the people in it. It’s a great competition and we look forward to dishing out the awards at the end of year dinner. Good luck to everyone taking part, stay safe and have fun!”

To find out more about ProSort, head to www.prosort.com.au.

60 Years Young – The Phoenix MCC Hits The Milestone

February 19, 2025 Filed Under: News

Phoenix MCC’s 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday, February 2nd, was a tribute to the club’s extraordinary journey. Legendary figures like Jeremy Burgess, Gavin Porteous, and Jim Judd, alongside rising stars like Tara Morrison and Ryder Gilbert, came together to showcase the best of both the past and future of South Australian racing. With a string of awards and accolades celebrated, along with many stories from the past, it was the perfect way to honour 60 years of passion and dedication!

Phoenix MCC’s journey began in March 1964, when 84 members joined forces and affiliated with the Auto Cycle Union of SA (now Motorcycling South Australia). After a weekend ride attracted negative publicity, members were advised to formalise as a registered club to prevent future issues with authorities. They chose the name Phoenix, meaning “risen again from the ashes.”

In its early years, the club hosted four scramble meetings—a form of off-road racing where riders tackled natural terrain, including woods, hills, and rocky sections, within a set time. With support from Elizabeth MCC, Phoenix MCC gained financial stability and established its own scramble circuit at Brooks Gully near Tanunda. By the mid-1970s, the club had fully transitioned to road racing—and the rest, as they say, is history.

By 2014, after running separate club events, Phoenix MCC and Café Racers teamed up to create a single series where riders could earn points across all rounds. This partnership led to the CAFNIX Series, a key force in shaping South Australia’s road racing scene. After years of success, both clubs recently decided to part ways and focus on their individual paths, marking the next chapter in their storied histories.

Highlighting the empowered Women racers in the club as Tara Morrison presents Charli Stephens with the Natalie Van Der Heiden Memorial Women’s Cup.

Celebrating the exceptional junior talents emerging from the club, Ghage Plowman was presented with the highest points-scoring junior award, with runner-up Xavion Amoy joining him.

Phoenix MCC has long been a key player in SA road racing, hosting SA Championship rounds—including the upcoming 2025 Championship opener from February 28 to March 2 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park—while continuing to run its own club series. The club is also deeply committed to junior development, ensuring the next generation of racers has a clear path to success.

The club’s strength has always come from its dedicated committee members and volunteers. With President Gareth Deacon concluding his exceptional tenure, the club is preparing for new leadership and seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to its future success.

Congratulations to Phoenix MCC on an incredible 60 years—here’s to many more!

2025 SA Reliability Trial Championship Dates: Five Rounds of Fierce Competition!

February 19, 2025 Filed Under: News, Reliability

The SA Reliability Trial Championship is back for 2025! With five thrilling rounds locked in, South Australia’s top sidecars and solos are gearing up for an epic battle. Expect fierce competition, fan-favourite riders, and challenging terrain as they chase SA Championship glory! Be there for all the action as it happens and don’t miss a second of the Reliability Trial action for 2025.

Gear up! Supp regs will be live on Ridernet and the Motorcycling SA page soon. Until then, stay in the loop by following the SA Reliability Trial Championship on Facebook and their website!

SA Road Race Championship R1: Who Will Set the Pace?

February 12, 2025 Filed Under: News

The 2025 SA Road Race Championship is set to hit top gear from February 28 to March 2 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park. Presented by Phoenix MCC, SA’s fastest talents will set the pace for what’s dubbed to be an electrifying Championship Challenge.

With action across all three days and the added excitement of the SA Championship running alongside the Pirelli Motul Victorian Road Racing Championship and the Australian Road Racing Sidecar Championship, you won’t want to miss a second!

The supp regs with all event details are available on Ridernet and the MSA Supp Regs page. With free spectator entry, there’s no better time to get trackside and experience the thrill of road racing!

Rising Stars & Champions: Highlights from the 2024 Night of Champions On Track Awards

February 6, 2025 Filed Under: News

Saturday, February 1st, marked Motorcycling SA’s Night of Nights, a celebration of the stories and achievements that define the sport, at the 2024 Night of Champions. Hosted by the exceptional Matt Bubner, the event featured a packed evening of festivities, with a comprehensive list of on-track awards recognising standout personalities and exceptional contributions to the sport, alongside community and volunteer award recognitions. Join us in congratulating the deserving winners of the 2024 Night of Champions Awards and celebrating the remarkable 2024 Rider Award winners!

2024 Rising Star:

One of the most prestigious junior awards, the 2024 Rising Star Award, is always difficult to decide—and this year was no exception. Six outstanding finalists were in contention: Emily Lambert (Motocross), Archie Schmidt (Road Race), Darcey Timmis (Dirt Track), Ollie Gear (Enduro), Lucinda Cowan (Trial), and Harry Sadler (Speedway). In the end, Ollie Gear claimed the honour after an exceptional season competing in the Australian Off Road Championship and securing another SA Off Road Championship title. His performances have cemented him as a rising force in the sport.

2024 Rising Star: Ollie Gear

Junior Male Rider of the Year: Dylan Gromball

Junior Female Rider of the Year: Lucinda Cowan

Senior Male Rider of the Year: Connor Hogan

Senior Female Rider of the Year: Tara Morrison

International Recognitions:

The night not only recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of riders at home but also highlighted the talents and achievements of those who reached the peaks of Australian championships and competed internationally. 2024 was certainly a standout year filled with accolades. From Trials to Motocross, Road Racing, and Enduro, SA riders represented across the board. Join us in congratulating these exceptional jet-setters on a massive year of achievements!

Cooper Sheidow (2024 Team Australia recognition – ISDE)
Archie Schmidt (Asia Talent Cup)
Rikki Henry (Asia Talent Cup)
Teagan Pedler (British Women’s Speedway Championship)
Connor Hogan (2024 Team Australia & Australian Champion recognition)
Lara Wedge – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Brian Anthony – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Shaun Buckley – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Tyson Rohrlach – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Judd Plaisted – 2024 Australian Champion & MiniGP World Finale
Ollie Gear – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Levi Rossi – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Rowan Pumpa – 2024 Australian Championship recognition
Tara Morrison – FIM Oceania team, FIM Intercontinental Games
Shane Schiller – Welsh 2 Day Enduro Championship, sidecar
Davo Johnson – Isle of Man TT Races

Motorcycling SA extends a huge congratulations to all 2024 finalists and award winners! Your passion, dedication, and achievements are the backbone of motorcycling in South Australia, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for you.

Photos thanks to LittleGem Motorsport Photography.