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Geoff Battle

RESULTS – 2022/23 GILLMAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3 DECEMBER 2022

December 5, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

A scorching day brought a warm fast loose track surface night at Gillman for the 2022/23 Club Championships. A stacked field of fast diverse riders brought a night full of thrills and spills to a sweeping group of South Australian Speedway fans. 

Photographs thanks to Derick Thomas Photography. Full album shots HERE

Heats, semi-finals and finals points below:

 

  • 500cc Gillman Solo Championship                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Heat points:

2-Justin Sedgmen (Vic) 14 (3-3-2-3-3), 299-Adam Ellis (Eng) 13 (3-2-2-3-3), Rory Schlein 13 (2-3-3-2-3), 27-Jaimon Lidsey (Vic) 12 (3-3-3-3-R), 51-Fraser Bowes 12 (3-3-3-1-2), 19-Jake Turner 10 (2-2-1-2-3), 18-Patrick Hamilton (Vic) 7 (FX-2-2-1-2), 14-Liam May 7 (1-1-1-2-2), 51-Cooper Riordan (Vic) 6 (2-1-3-0-0), 7-Matthew Marson (WA) 6 (1-0-0-3-2), 41-Jackson Milner (Vic) 5 (1-2-0-1-1), 99-Dayle Wood (Vic) 5 (R-1-1-2-1), 39-Steven Graetz 4 (0-1-2-0-1), 17-Jack McDiarmid (WA) 3 (2-0-1-FX-R), 211-Teagan Pedler 2 (0-F-0-1-1), 67-Shaun Sampson 0 (0-0-F-R-N)

 

 

Ev 53     Semi Final               Lidsey (R), Bowes (B), Hamilton (W), Turner (Y-ret), 57.630

Ev 58     Final:                       Lidsey (Y), Sedgmen (B), Ellis (R), Schlein (W), No time

Below: Solo podium (from left) Rory Schlein (4th), Adam Ellis (3rd), Jaimon Lidsey (1st), Justin Sedgmen (2nd)

 

 

 

Above: Jaimon Lidsey on his way to Solo glory. 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Gillman Sidecar Championship

Heat points Group 1:

1-Mark Plaisted / Ben Pitt (SA/Vic) 12 (3-3-3-3), 50-Byren Gates / Michael O’Loughlin (Vic) 11 (2-3-3-3), 08-Chris Walker / April Cottrell (Vic) 9 (3-2-2-2), 69-Rick Stephens / Nick O’Brien (NSW/SA) 9 (2-3-2-2), 27-Stephen Fowler / Ben Goodridge 8 (1-1-3-3), 40-Damien Niesche / Mitchell Spear 7 (3-1-2-1), 89-Nathan Fleet / Eric Melton 7 (2-2-1-2), 115-Kane Golding / Glen Zaworski 3 (1-2-Xi-F), 61-Chris Dess / Chloe Ackerley (Vic) 2 (0-R-1-1), 82-Wayne Lethbridge /

Grantley Simounds 1 (1-0-N-N), 970-Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low 0 (N-N-N-N)

Heat points Group 2:

15-Shane Rudloff / Damian Egan 11 (3-2-3-3), 107-Mick Headland / Brenton Kerr (SA/Vic) 11 (3-3-2-3), 194-Max Howse / Riley Commons (NSW) 10 (3-3-3-1), 71-Shane Hudson / Adam Constable (NSW) 8 (X-3-3-2), 21-Aaron Silvy / Jaron Silvy 5 (1-1-N-3), 77-Tim Bichard / Seth Pascoe 5 (0-1-2-2), 19-Josh Pascoe / Matt Crawford 5 (2-0-1-2), 12-Brian Silvy / Dean Cottrell 5 (2-2-1-Xi), 128-Nate Headland / Jaxon Rayner 4 (Xi-2-2-0), 97-Mike Zachan / Ben Franklin (NZ) 4 (2-0-1-1), 272-Adam Pascoe / Axel Brereton 1 (1-Xi-R-N), 14-Kym Menadue / Shane Dolan did not ride.

Ev 54     Semi Final Group 1

Gates (R), Walker (B), Stephens (W), Fowler (Y), 62.919

Ev 55     Semi Final Group 2              M. Headland (B), Howse (R), Hudson (W), A. Silvy (Y), 62.152

FINAL

Ev 59     Final: Plaisted (R), M. Headland (Y), Gates (W), Rudloff (B), 62.513

 

 

 

Above: (from left) Byren Gates & Michael O’Loughlin (3rd),

Mark Plaisted & Ben Pitt (1st), Mick Headland & Brenton Kerr (2nd)

– and front – Shane Rudloff & Damien Egan (4th) 

 

  • Under 16 250cc Junior Solo Gillman Championship

Heat points: 131-Ashley Jansen-Batchelor 14 (3-3-2-3-3), 6-Linkin Metcalf (WA) 10 (1-2-3-2-2), 524-Harry Sadler 5 (2-F-1-1-1), 52-Tyler Battams (Vic) 1 (0-1-XL-0-0), 81-Darcey Timmis 0 (0-FX-0-0-0).

Ev 57     Final:          Metcalf (R), Jansen-Batchelor (W), Sadler (B), Battams (Y), Timmis (G), No time

  • Under 16 125cc Junior Solo Gillman Championship

Heat points: K48-Kobi Canning 12 (3-3-3-3), 213-Cooper Antone (NSW) 11 (3-3-3-2), 03-Blake Schlein (Vic) 10 (2-2-3-3), 16-Hayden Pascoe 10 (2-3-2-3), 42-Ryleigh McGregor 7 (3-2-2-FN), 49-

Blake Hocking 7 (1-3-1-2), 14-Ambrose Fraser (Vic) 7 (3-1-2-1), 112-Ruby Chapman 6 (1-1-3-1), 317-Lilly Cottrell (Vic) 4 (0-2-0-2), 37-William Nicol 4 (2-1-1-FX), 30-Angus Hume (Vic) 3 (1-2-X-X), 13-Jackson McPherson 1 (FX-1-FX-N), 26-Jordan Hargreaves 0 (FX-Xi-Xi-N), 128-Hayden Kuchel 0 (FN-N-N-N)

Ev 56a   Final:           Canning (R), Antone (B), Schlein (Y), Pascoe (W)

Below:  Kobi Canning Sliding straight into the final.                                                    Below: Cooper Antone giving it his all in the final

 

 

       Support Events

  • Under 16 250cc Junior Sidecars

Heat points: 360-Lachlan Coppen / Hayden Kuchel 12 (3-3-3-3), 1-Kayden Gates / Harley Ackerley (Vic) 6 (Xi-2-2-2), 28-Amelia Silvy / Tayla Lucas 5 (2-1-1-1)

  • Solos Flat Track

Points: 11-David Footner 9 (2-2-2-3), 46-Seane Chapman 7 (3-1-3-FX), 571-Brock Gates (Vic) 4 (1-3-N-N), 713-Con Twist 3 (0-0-1-2), 215-Matt Paterson 1 (0-0-0-1), 911-Greg Laanekorb 0 (0-0-0-0), 77-Richard Bunting 0 (0-0-0-0)

6 PM pre-meeting junior demonstrations:

  • Under 16 125cc Novice Junior Solos: 4-Riley Stout (red), 46-Owen Chapman (blue).
  • 50cc Solos: 15-Mikayla Morris (red), 75-Jett Plaisted (blue);
  • Pee Wees: 11-Nate Sadler (blue), 14-Koa McPherson (white), 75-Jett Plaisted (green), 417-Kolby Schultz (black).

2022/23 SA 125CC JUNIOR SOLOS CHAMPIONSHIPS FIELD – WHAT A WEEKEND TO KICK OFF DECEMBER

December 1, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

This weekend would be the first time after a long hiatus that we see Speedway riders from as far as Western Australia and New South Wales, combined with Victorians return back to South Australia for our State Championship. Rivalries will ignite once more as riders battle it out for the Championship Title Crown and more than a few bragging right points. 

 

Photo Credit “Derick Thomas Photography”

Below as selected by the SA Speedway Sports Manager is a stacked field of talent:

1 Ruby Chapman SA
2 Jordan Hargreaves SA
3 Hayden Pascoe SA
4 Cooper Antone NSW
5 Ryleigh McGregor SA
6 Darcey Timmis SA
7 Blake Schlein VIC
8 Harry Sadler SA
9 Hayden Kuchel SA
10 Angus Hume VIC
11 Mitchell McDiarmid  WA
12 Blake Hocking SA
13 Ambrose Fraser  VIC
14  Kobi Canning  SA
15 William Nicol  SA
16 Lilly Cottrell  VIC

Reserve

Jackson McPherson SA

Excitingly for the first time in SA History we have had 3 Female talents Ruby, Darcey and Lilly enter to take on the lads in an SA Championships and with notable Talents descending on Sidewinders Speedway from all corners of Australia. Its looking to be a night not to miss, one such traveler with a list of successes Mitchell McDiarmid is looking to give the South Aussies a run for their money.

After a packed year of racing Mitchell is no stranger going bar to bar with SA Speedway athletes including lining up against the defending SA Champion Harry Sadler after their previous battle at the Australian 125’s Championships final at Sidewinders earlier in 2022.

Will Harry end up wearing the title crown for a second year in a row or will fellow South Aussie Kobi Canning get his way to topple the Champ after his 2021 4th place championship finish.

Just to show how tight the racing will be, many of the field including Mitchell McDiarmid, Harry Sadler, Kobi Canning, Darcey Timmis, Jordan Hargreaves, Cooper Antone, Ambrose Fraser, Haydon Kuchel and Hayden Pascoe have all come away from amazing performances at the Australian Championships back in April.

 

Where to see it all???

Sidewinders Speedway at 8th Street Wingfield

Gates open at 9.30am, tapes up (racing starts) at 11.00am.

Adults $5.00, Kids U16 free, programmes $3.00

RESULTS – 2022 AUSTRALIAN U21 & U16 250CC SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS – A NIGHT OF BAR TO BAR ACTION

November 28, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

Saturday night Gillman roared into life with the thunder of Solos putting it all on the line for 2022 Australian Championship glory. With rain hitting the track earlier Saturday it created a perfect night for the spectators young to get track side and witness history being made right before their eyes.  

 

Both Fraser Bowes and Liam May rode exceptionally well on the night, especially Fraser who was unlucky not to make it straight into A Final after tight racing. Both riders definitely put on a show in the B Final. Teagan Pedler gave it her all and rode well on her night off the back of a year of huge successes in the sport.

In 250’s Ashley Jansen-Batchelor and Harry Sadler gave everything they could. Ashley lead the B Final and was looking to secure his spot into the A Final until unfortunately being passed on the final lap didn’t see him progress through. Harry laid it all on the line, crashing out of the B Final giving him a 7th place finish.

Darcy Timmis had an absolute ball riding her first ever 250cc ever after getting a late call up to the main event being a reserve. It was clear her feelings for the opportunity with a huge smile that we’re pretty sure is still present today.

Photo Credit “Derick Thomas Photography”

See all the shots of the night: HERE

See below all the results of the night:

Under 21 (500cc)

1st         Keynan Rew                                     15 Points.

2nd       Tate Zischke                                     13 Points.                           A FINAL

3rd        James Pearson                                11 Points.

4th        Jacob Hook                                      12 Points.                                                                                          

5th        Fraser Bowes (SA)                           11 Points.

6th        Maurice Brown                                 9 Points.                              B FINAL

7th        Liam May (SA)                                  9 Points.                                                                                           

8th        Cordell Rogerson                             9 Points.

9th        Michael West                                    8 Points.

10th      Jack McDiarmid                              5 Points.

11th      Lachlan Hayes                                4 Points.

12th      Patrick Hamilton                            4 Points.

13th      Harrison Ryen                                 3 Points.

14th      Tom Dixon                                       3 Points.

15th      Jackson Milner                               2 Points.

16th      Teagan Pedler (SA)                       2 Points.

 

 

Under 16 250cc                                                             

1st         Mitchell McDiarmid                     11 Points.

2nd       Beau Bailey                                    15 Points.                          A FINAL

3rd        Alexander Adamson                    13 Points

4th        Noah Grabham                              12 Points.                                                                                           .

5th        Ashley Jansen-Batchelor (SA)   11 Points

6th        Linkin Metcalfe                              10 Points.                          B FINAL

7th        Harry Sadler (SA)                          10 Points.                                                                                           .

8th        Colby Mason                                    7 Points.

9th        Broc White                                       6 Points.

10th      Riley Plumb                                      6 Points.

11th      Jordy Loftus                                     5 Points

12th      Liam Powell                                     5 Points.

13th      Bradley Niven                                   3 Points

14th      Anika Loftus                                     2 Points

15th      Darcey Timmis (SA)                       2 Points

16th      Hunter Mason                                 1 Point.

 

 

ASBK – Round 6 Wrap-up

November 24, 2022 Filed Under: ASBK, News, Road Racing

Round 6 of the Australian Superbike Championships was held last weekend in conjunction with the WSBK grand finale at the picturesque home of superbike racing “Phillip Island”. A strong contingent of 11 South Australian competitors traveled the journey to share the paddock with the likes of international Champions  Alvaro Bautista and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. 

 

One of the South Australians trackside for the weekend was Pit Lane Studios own Rebecca Bowdidge whom brought us all the action home with spectacular shots and the below weekend race recap of our South Australians.

 

Superbikes:

                                                                                               #25 Daniel Falzon

#25 Daniel Falzon qualified in 2nd place for the weekend with an impressive 1:31.596, but couldn’t maintain his position through his races, slipping down the field and then maintaining steady pace in races 1 & 2 to finish 9th & 10th respectively. Daniel got off to a good start in race 3, achieving one of the fastest laps of the race before crashing out at newly named Miller corner, along with riders Cru Halliday and Senna Agius. Daniel sits 9th in the championship, and we look forward to his comeback at The Bend this weekend after a major crash in the final race this time last year.

 

#61 Arthur Sissis gave a strong consistent performance over the weekend giving him a 6th place for the round and putting him in championships 7th. 

After qualifying in 10th, Arthur made a steady climb to 4th position in a wet race 1. Known for his competitive edge in wet conditions, Arthur laid down one of the fastest laps of the race with a 1:44.490.

In Dry races 2 & 3, Arthur finished with a 9th and 7th. 

#61 Arthur Sissis 

 

#9 Billy McConnell, who joins the ASBK field for the final two rounds off the back of his British Superstock 1000 championship 2nd place, unfortunately had a weekend marred with mechanical issues. 

 

Qualifying in 15th, Billy broke down during the warm-up lap of race 1. Billy finished 14th in race 2 before exiting the field again several laps into race 3. 

 

We look forward to a better weekend for Billy at The Bend, with friends and fans no doubt excited to see what he can do on home territory. 

                                                                                                                              #9 Billy McConnell

 

Supersport:

#85 Ty Lynch

All eyes were on young gun #85 Ty Lynch this weekend, chasing a championship in the 600 class and bouncing back from a recent injury in the Victorian titles. 

 

Ty got his first podium for the weekend with a 3rd place after race 1 was declared due to time constraints. Race 2 is where it all came unstuck for Ty, with a misjudged move by fellow SA competitor Dallas Skeer into MG corner taking both riders out of the race on the 2nd lap. Ty and the team put in an incredible effort to keep him in the running for Sunday’s race, where he picked up a 4th place after rider Archie McDonald was disqualified.

 

He holds onto his championship 2nd by a mere point ahead of round winner Tom Bramich.

 

 

#86 Dallas Skeer whose year has not been favourable thus far with several mechanical DNFs across the rounds as well as Saturday’s costly incident, was able to claw back and pick up some points with a 5th place in Sunday’s race 3.

 

We’re looking forward to a strong performance from Dallas at the Bend on home soil to finish off what has been no doubt a difficult season. 

#86 Dallas Skeer                                                                                                                                                 #220 Declan Carberry 

 

#220 Declan Carberry made slow, steady improvements across the weekend on the GSXR. Qualifying in 15th, Declan was able to resume after losing grip into turn 11 as the rain came down during Saturday’s race 1. Declan finished races 2 & 3 with a 13th & 11th respectively, picking up 21 round points in total for his second ASBK outing.

 

In what should have been Declan’s first official ASBK at The Bend last year, a high speed off at turn 5 during practice took Declan out of the running. Declan in no doubt will  be excited to show the field what he can do in front of a home crowd this weekend.

 

Supersport 300:  

#51 Samuel Pezzetta consistently impressed with his efforts scoring him a 3rd place for the round and a championship 6th with one round to go. 

 

Races 1 & 2 showed spectacular games of cat and mouse, with Samuel missing out on a podium finish by mere tenths of a second both times and even holding the lead at times right down to the final turns.

 

He finished races 1 & 2 in 4th position, also gaining the fastest lap of the race in race 2 with a 1:49.396.

 

Sam powered on and victory finally came in race 3 with a 3rd place finish, giving him a massive 52 points in total for the round, his best performance this year and certainly making him the one to watch heading into this weekend’s finale.

#51 Samuel Pezzetta enjoying the glory

 

Fellow Unitech Racing teammate #80 Cameron Rende, a high achiever in this year’s Oceania Junior Cup had his second outing on a 300 as an ASBK competitor. Cameron made excellent improvements across the weekend. Riding hard and after qualifying in 18th, Cam consistently gained positions in each race with a 9th place in race 3 being his best performance all weekend. Cam earned a total 27 round points, an improvement from his first round back at Morgan Park.

 

#80 Cameron Rende Battling it out

#57 Cooper Rowntree unfortunately didn’t get the results he was hoping for over the round but again was a steady, consistent performer. Gaining positions in each of his races and earning a total 21 points, which is his second-best round performance in the 300 class this year. 

#57 Cooper Rowntree 

Coop qualified in 19th, finished 15th & 14th in races 1 & 2 less than a tenth of second behind his competition, and scored a 13th in race 3 after some brilliant tussling, clawing back 3 places on the last lap. We think that’s a job well done, Coop.

 

The round saw two ASBK newcomers in #95 Tara Morrison and #87 Brock Quinlan arrive looking to make an impression at Phillip Island.

 

   #95 Tara Morrison                                                                                                             #87 Brock Quinlan

Tara impressed – starting from the back of the field after qualifying, Tara gained 2 places in her first race to finish 20th. Tara was able to repeat her efforts in Saturday morning’s race 2, before stunning us with some brilliant racing on Sunday morning landing her a 12th place in race 3. 

 

Brock’s weekend was all about consistency, after also qualifying near the back of the field, Brock tussled with RaceDNA teammate Daley Mills to maintain position in his first races, with race 3 being the one where Brock started to find his rhythm and bring out his competitive edge with a 17th place finish. A huge well done to both Tara and Brock for making it through their first national meeting and putting some points on the board.

 

The ASBK finale has come home to be held at The Bend Motorsport Park this weekend, November 25th – 27th. Tickets and weekend passes are available from asbk.com.au

By Rebecca Bowdidge

Photos Credit Pit Lane Studios “Rebecca Bowdidge”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTORCYCLING SA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

November 23, 2022 Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

NOMINATIONS FOR THE MOTORCYCLING SA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOW OPEN

Nominations for the Motorcycling SA Board of Directors is now open, with 2 Directors positions up for re-nomination.

This will be for a two (2) year term – 2023/24 – so, if you have thought that you would like to become more involved and help run the sport that you are involved in, here is your chance.

Nominations will close at 5.00pm, Friday December 16th, as per the MSA Constitution requirements.

 

It should be noted however, that, as a Director on the MSA Board, and as per the MSA Constitution;

38.1 Board Composition
(d) there shall be no more than 1 (one) Director from any 1 (one) affiliated organisation; and;
(e) no Board member shall hold more than 1 (one) office within the Association, this includes being a:
(i) Delegate/Councillor of a Club;
(ii) Office Bearer or member of the Executive of a Club; or
(iii) Sports Manager of any discipline.

Attached is the application form; 

For anymore information, please contact the MSA office – 8332 9000

MSA QUARTERLY – ISSUE TWO

November 21, 2022 Filed Under: News

The second issue of our MSA Quarterly online magazine is out now!

Covering recent activities across our disciplines, relevant news and information for members, and details of upcoming events – We always welcome and love to hear feedback on the magazine.

We welcome input from all clubs, members, and can offer relevant companies advertising space/editorial in future issues. Simply get in touch with us via email; communications@motorcyclingsa.org.au to discuss opportunities.

 

Issue Two: October – December 2022

This packed issue includes: Message from MSA President, Brenton Matters; reviewing the year in our sport, Shaun Edwards talks about being back on two wheels, presenting the new ACUSA Park fire gear, hearing all about the Team and racing updates from Brett Metcalf, FIM Speedway Academy review with Teagan Pedler, Club Spotlight on Mount Gambier Motorcycle club, season review of 2022 SA Motocross Championships, Ridernet news and finally the 2022 MSA Christmas message.

  View/download Issue Two.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Download low res for printing.  

 

 

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