Motorcycling SA

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Andrew Warnest

TRIALS SA & THE JUVENTUS MCC GEAR UP FOR 2020 SA TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, State Championship, Trials

This years South Australian Trial Championships, being run by the Juventus MCC at Barina, Eden Valley over the weekend of October 3 & 4 promises to be a highlight of the Trials SA calendar for 2020, if for no other reason than it is being run on an Australian Championship (2011) venue. With so many events being cancelled this year due to COVID-19, there is now an open invitation to anyone who has a trials bike in the shed to drag it out, dust it off and have a ride – and get some use out of the MA licence for 2020! 

Leading the field at the 2020 SA Trial Championships will be current Australian representatives, Connor Hogan (left) and Lillie Yiatrou

Trials SA and the Juventus MCC will offer a full range of Championship classes – as well as non-competitive and novice classes for those who just want to have a ride! And, also on offer will be the always popular (non competitive Mini Trial Class for riders aged 4 to Under 9 years.

South Australia are also the only state to offer 2 classes for junior women, riding the white (A) or black (B) lines

The full range of classes are;

Senior Solo; Trial 1, Trial 2, Trial 3, Trial 4, Trial 5, Women*, Veterans (40+), Historic Blue, Historic White,

Junior Solo; Junior A, Junior A Women, Junior B, Junior B Women

Sidecar; A Grade, B Grade, Classic.

Non Competitive; Mini Trial, Non Comp Solo, Non Comp Sidecar, Novice Solo, Novice Sidecar

*Open Women to nominate line riding (Trial 1 -5). Harder lines are scored first in a tiered system. Name plate colour to match line ridden.

Junior B is designed for entry level riders and is suitable for small wheel bikes.

Mini Trial is designed for entry level riders and is suitable for small wheel bikes with automatic gearboxes and is non-competitive.

Historic Blue ride to Blue Splits, Historic White ride to white splits

B Grade Sidecar to ride Yellow/Black splits, Classic Sidecars have run of section, lowest score on the day wins.

A ‘Classic’ sidecar shall be defined as having an air-cooled motor and drum brakes, with no sidecar wheel brake.

Novice is limited to non-graded riders. No rider on the grading list in any grade is permitted to enter Novice.

Novice is open to all senior riders (over 16 years) who wish to experience trials. Rider will have run of section.

Non-Comp, including all Novice group riders, ride for no awards or series points.

 

The junior classes will showcase some exciting talent – and especially with 2 classes for each, boys and girls.

Riders name plates must also match what line they are riding, with the plate colours for the Championships being;

GREEN; TRIAL 1 (formally Expert)

RED; TRIAL 2 (formally A Grade Solo), A GRADE SIDECAR

YELLOW; TRIAL 3 (formally B Grade Solo), B GRADE SIDECAR

BLUE, TRIAL 4 (formally C Grade Solo), HISTORIC BLUE, VETERANS

WHITE; TRIAL 5 (formally Clubman),  HISTORIC WHITE,  JUNIOR A (boys & girls)

BLACK;  CLASSIC SIDECAR;  JUNIOR B (boys & girls)

ORANGE;  NON COMP SOLO & SIDECAR, NOVICE, MINI TRIAL

Camping onsite is allowed (no showers though) and the event will be catered onsite by the Vine Inn Barossa – more details of this will be released with the supp regs! Keep an eye out for more details and the ENTRIES OPEN sign put up in the coming weeks! 

Photos with thanks; Trentino Priori and John Cowan

 

KEEP YA FEET UP AT TUNGKILLO THIS SUNDAY WHILE MRA & MORGAN GO CLUB EVENTS!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAORC, Trials

This weekend sees the Gawler MCC running its Keep Ya Feet Up Trial at Tungkillo on Sunday from 9.00am, while motocross clubs, MRA and Morgan are hosting their 2 Day Club round and a round of their Club Series on the Sunday respectively.

Spectators are welcome at all events, as long as the current social distancing restrictions of 1.5 metres apart and 2 square metres around are adhered to.

 

The Gawler event will showcase SA’s finest trials riders, including Australian representatives Connor Hogan and Lillie Yiatrou, and Australian Champions, Connor, Haydon Barwick, Harry Petersen, Hayden Eardley, Steve Rees/Melissa Rogers and Andrew Tarrant – and while there is no catering, it is free entry for spectators and an easy walk among the moss rocks at Tungkillo (signposted from Tungkillo and on the road to Palmer)

Down at Gillman, this will be the final chance for riders to cut some laps around the track before it hosts the final round of the SA Championships on August 29 & 30. The MRA Club have planned a cracking weekend of racing, with a different format each day – see the pic below – and will feature many of the outstanding motocross talent SA has to offer at the moment.

ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN FOR THIS 2 DAY EVENT – GET AROUND IT TODAY AND MAKE IT EASY FOR THE ORGANISERS TO PLAN IF YOU ARE RIDING!

Entry for spectators is free and their canteen will be open as well – so get around this!

 

The same is happening at Morgan as well – with entries also still open, with Morgan being a great track for beginners, so if you are keen to try MX, get up to Morgan this Sunday!

Entry for spectators is free and their canteen will be open as well – so get around this as well!!

ALSO – A friendly reminder that entries for rounds 5 & 6 of the 2020 SA Off Road Championships, being held on new land at Karoonda, close this Sunday night at Midnight.

         

A HUGE WEEKEND OF ACTION ON OFFER AT MONARTO!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Trials

For those wondering what is on this weekend, head down the highway to Monarto!

This weekend will see round 2 of the 2020 South Australian Motocross Championship at Monarto, and being run by the South Coast MX Club.

Over 200 entries have been received for this weekend, with great numbers in all classes, with over half of the entries received being junior entries, and with great numbers also in Senior and Junior Women. Juniors will race Saturday, with senior action on the Sunday, which also includes the older juniors also racing on Sunday.

And from the South Coast Club;

Spectator entry is free, practice starts at 8.00am with racing starting at 9.00am both days.

Camping is available with showers, (with a donation to the club) and there will be full canteen and bar facilities all weekend.

As a bonus, they are also putting on a Saturday Night Dinner – Spaghetti Bolognese, garlic bread and a can of softy $10.00 between 6.00 & 7.00pm, so go and join them around the campfire, and their bar will also be open!!

Also – as a friendly reminder – entries for the following events are still open and close soon;

The Hardi 2020 24 Hour Trial – entries close this coming Tuesday, the 11th of August – with this quick update from the 24 Hour Trial Chairman, Shane Diener;

What a year motorcycling and the 24 Hour has experienced so far! It was exciting to have secured Hardi as the major sponsor for 2020, bringing new ideas to the event. Additionally, we have secured several new sponsors to the event and attracted some previous sponsors back.

The committee have worked extremely well together and maintained positive progress during Covid restrictions, to ensure that the first weekend of September will be an amazing event. We’ve managed to secure 7 new sections for 2020, we will be able to ride another new section that was bypassed due to the wet conditions in 2016 and most importantly an old favourite returns after a long hiatus.

Light Council have been accommodating as we have ridden the waves of Covid restrictions, MSA have been supportive in providing the best opportunity to make the event work.

Come out on September 5 and 6 to support the 2020 Hardi 24 Hour Trial, support your friends, fellow competitors, remembering to adhere to Covid guidelines throughout the weekend. Make this an event to remember and provide some positives in this ever changing and testing year. Most importantly stay safe and have fun.

Rounds 5 & 6 of the 2020 SA Off Road Championship at Karoonda – entries close on Sunday, the 16th of August 

The Keep Ya Feet Up Trial – entries close for this trial, on Thursday, the 13th of August, being run by the Gawler MCC at Tungkillo on Sunday, the 16th of August.

 

TYLER HOGAN APPOINTED TO MOTORCYCLING SA BOARD

Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

Tyler Hogan, a 2018 Motorcycling SA Regional Volunteer Award recipient, with a wealth of knowledge at local, National and International levels in the discipline of Trial,  as a competitor, an official, event organiser and parent to Australian representative, Connor, has been appointed to the Motorcycling SA Board as a director.

In announcing the Board’s appointment, MSA President Brenton Matters stated; “On behalf of Motorcycling SA I would like to welcome Tyler to the Board, she certainly has a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to her input on the future direction of the sport. Along with Dominic Burman, even though we are in difficult times with COVID, it certainly is an exciting time to have new faces with new ideas on the MSA Board.”

Added Tyler, who is also a country school principal in the Southern Flinders Ranges, “I am looking forward to the opportunity to represent members of Motorcycling South Australia.”

Motorcycling SA welcomes Tyler and wishes her all the best as she starts a new chapter of her motorcycling journey.

SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE MIKE CONNORS RELIABILITY TRIAL AND MAX GRAETZ TRIAL HEADLINE A HUGE WEEKEND!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Reliability, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship, Trials

2020 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, ROUND 1, TO HEADLINE A HUGE WEEKEND OF EVENTS!

The 2020 South Australian Motocross Championships kick off at Renmark this weekend with the Riverland JMC hosting, with 200+ riders entered for the weekend, which includes over 120 junior riders!

Juniors will ride on Saturday, with seniors to fire up on Sunday, with the Junior Lites also riding on Sunday.

The Riverland club will have the gates open and show good old ‘country hospitality’ with a full canteen open both days, and only a gold coin donation to get through the gate – with all proceeds going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Racing will kick off at 9.00am both days, after practice from 8.00am.

Camping spots are available, as are showers (with a gold coin or 2 as well)!

With only 3 rounds in the 2020 Championship (thank you COVID-19) – the action is going to be hot from the first gate drop, so head up to the Riverland as SA’s finest motocross riders rip up the track for the first time in 2020!

WATCH OUT FOR THE GIRLS TO ROOST RENMARK THIS WEEKEND.

For the 2020 SAMX season, a third female’s only class was introduced into the racing program.

For round 1 at Riverland Junior Motorcycle club, there is the highest female numbers in the last few years. We have a total of 26 girls & women competing, from the demo class, to Women’s All Powers.

We have 11 girls competing in the 85cc 11-U16yrs class with new and returning riders. Many of the girls are also competing in the new 125cc-250cc 13-U16yrs class, with a total of 6.

The women’s class also hit a milestone with 9 women competing for the top spot on the podium.

We also have girls in our Non-Competitive class, and first-time racers in our 50cc Div. 2 class.

Thanks again to Butlers Mechanical Service and Titanium Security Australia for jumping on board once again to support our Women’s All Powers, 85cc 11-U16 years and 125cc/250cc13-U16 Years combined class for Girls Only.

KEYNETON MCC RUNNING THEIR DIAMOND JUBILEE, 60TH ANNUAL ROAD TRIAL, THE MIKE CONNORS RELIABILITY TRIAL ON SATURDAY

The Keyneton MCC will run their reliability trial, the first of only 3 for the year, from the Keyneton Oval this Saturday, with the first of the 150+ strong field starting at 9.01am.

Riders, and passengers, will have a 2 lap journey of just over 3 hours per lap, which will have 7 off road sections, from 2 to 7 kms in length in the Menglers Hill, Keyneton and Eden Valley areas.

There will be 2 spectator friendly areas, with both only 5 kms from the start, with programmes and maps available from Main Control in the morning.

This is the 60th running of the event, the longest running annual event in Keyneton Club history, with the start within a stone’s throw of the original start at the Keyneton General Store in 1961, which was across the road from the birthplace of the Club at the Temperance Hotel in 1950 – 70 short years ago.

KEYNETON MCC’S 60TH ANNUAL ROAD TRIAL CATERING @ KEYNETON OVAL, FROM 7.00am SATURDAY.

The Keyneton MCC is excited to announce that the Keyneton Progress Association will be catering for our Anniversary Trial, which will be a fundraiser for much needed maintenance and upgrades to the Keyneton Hall & Keyneton Park.

It will be their only fundraiser for the year – so please support – and with Gumshire supplying some of the eats – it’s bound to be top notch tucker!

 

THE MAX GRAETZ TRIAL, ROUND 2 OF TROY Series SA 2020 ON SUNDAY @ TUNGKILLO

Sunday will see the Trials SA community descend on Tungkillo in the Adelaide Hills and on the road to Palmer for the Max Graetz Trial, being run by the Gawler MCC.

Riders from 4 to +74 will be in action, including Australian Representatives and Champions, Connor Hogan, Lillie Yiatrou, Haydon Barwick and Hayden Eardley.

A field of nearly 50 riders and passengers will kick off at 9.00am, in what will be, the first running of this event since the passing of Max late last year, with the MSA Life member sure to be remembered and missed on the day.

Free entry for spectators, but bring a picnic lunch!

ALSO ON THE WEEKEND WILL BE A COUPLE OF RIDE DAYS ON SUNDAY FOR THOSE NOT LOOKING TO RACE, BUT STILL WANT TO THROW A LEG OVER.

Mac Park at Mount Gambier will host a track day for road racing, hosted by the Mt Gambier MCC, while ACUSA Park in the Adelaide Hills will have their 2nd Ride Day for 2020 from 10.00am.

Info for all of these events, and more, are available on the MSA website – check out the calendar and supp regs pages, as well as the ACUSA Park page as well!

All who attend these events are reminded that SOCIAL DISTANCING still applies – now 1 metre apart and 2 square metres around – so no grouping together – and remember to especially keep that bike length apart when is ques for food and drinks at events! 

      

 

EP MOTOCROSS SERIES, ROUND 2 AT KIMBA WAS HOT TO TROT!

Filed Under: Motocross, News

KIMBA EP MOTOCROSS SERIES, ROUND 2 AT KIMBA WAS HOT TO TROT!

The EP motocross series headed to Kimba for round two of racing and riders were greeted with perfect racing conditions. With a huge amount of work put into the preparation of the track and facilities from the local Kimba Council and the local members the riders were very impressed.
The day started off cold and wet but the action out on track was fast and furious with some of the states best riders showing up for a pre state title hit out with super tight action in the City Motors first corner and the Pt Lincoln 4WD tabletop jump.

50cc 7-U9yrs was dominated by young Declan Smart and Kylan Miller with Riley Mullen in hot pursuit ever lap. Young Tao Letton pushed hard to take fourth place but just couldn’t match the other boys speed. The two Ellerington brothers also rode great races and are improving every time out on their bikes.
65cc 7-U9yrs had the same result with Declan out front and Kylan and Riley scrapping for the minor placings. These boys showed great skills and stamina to ride two classes all day on such different machines as one is an auto and the 65 a manual so great stuff boys.

65cc 10-U12yrs had Koby Miller out in the lead from Blake Phillips who was chasing as hard as possible but Koby was just too fast.

The girl’s class was mixed in with the boys and young Nicole Modystach was riding with great speed pushing Koby every race. Sari Letton was also in the mix, like she always is and first-time racer Danielle Churchette put in a great day’s ride.

85cc/150cc 9-U12yrs was won by Ian Ellis who rode three great races and Koby Miller showed great improvement on his 85cc bike. Third place went to young Caleb Churchett and Haden Frost took out fourth place with this being these two boys first ever race day.

85cc/150cc 12-U16yrs This was a great class of racing with the top five riders all dicing for the placings but Axle Dean in first and Jacob Knowles and Jaxon Simunovic taking the minor places. Local rider Brodee Zibell was in the fight and took out fourth placing and has made big improvements in his riding.

Junior Lights was a great class to watch with the future stars of our sport pushing each other every lap with young Jack Lienert taking the win. Liam Buckley and Banjo Lawrence took the minor placings with Seth Gregory and Liam Frost improving every lap. The boys showed excellent skills through the Kimba Transport whoops and jumping the AG Save step-up.

(Left) Declan Smart gets on the gas in the 50cc 7-U9 Class, while John Barnes leads Adam Maclean in the Vets Class (Right)

Veterans Class was a tough class with Adam Mclean taking the win from John Barnes and Clint Letton in pursuit every lap. With 250cc and 450cc mixed together there was lots of roost blasted onto the trailing bikes on the Lienert Contracting straight. One of the rides of the day went to Adam Delongville who never gave up no matter where he was placed.

250cc Clubman was won by Eric Brereton from Angelo Karoussis and Pearce Reichelt taking the minor placings with some great racing.

450cc Clubman was dominated by Luke Story winning all races from Luke Bizewski and Mark Phillips who had great battles every race.

Expert 250cc class had Kai Newbold out front with Zac Hoffrichter and Sam Tilbrook trying hard to keep pace. Kai was last years state champion and he showed why with amazing skills and speed in all parts of the track and even raced the 450cc class on the 250 and pushed the bigger bikes to the limits.

Expert 450cc had three of the best riders in the state and Kai put on an amazing show of MX racing skills. This class was bar to bar racing with the Kemp Constructions second corner a hot place to be off the start with all riders fighting for the front spot. Siegah Ward took the win from Mitch Norris and Joshua Tilbrook in third place but any of the riders could’ve won. Siegah took the rider of the day award for his consistent and clean racing on display.

A massive thanks must go out to all of the sponsors that donated all the prizes and the helpers on the day and weeks leading up to the event. To the local Ambulance crew and Kirsty for arranging the team to look after any injuries that might arise. The Kimba Council for your support of our amazing sport and welcoming our club to put on the event.

The Wild Wild West hope to see a huge field at Whyalla on September 20th for round 3, and round 4, to be held on October 23 at Port Lincoln.