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SIDEWINDERS RELEASE THEIR 2019/20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Minikhana, News, Speedway, State Championship

SIDEWINDERS RELEASE THEIR 2019/20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

The Sidewinders Under 16 Speedway Club have released their 2019 / 20 calendar of events for the upcoming season, and once again it looks to be an action packed summer of slides at their North Terrace, Wingfield venue.

As always, the crew at Sidewinders will be catering for riders of all ages, from 4 years to under 16 years, and boys – and most definitely girls – of all abilities.

So, if a summer of watching the kids go sideways while watching some ripper sunsets is your idea of a great Saturday (and one Friday) night out, then contact the Club, either through the Motorcycling SA website (on the Club Directory page), or through their social media outlets (Facebook) to get all the information.

With thanks to Joylene Lee Archer and the other photographers for their brilliant work! 

THE KESSNER RACE TEAM – DEVELOPING SA’S RISING OFF ROAD STARS!

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

THE KESSNER RACE TEAM – DEVELOPING SA’S RISING OFF ROAD STARS!

With the final SAORC rounds coming up at the end of August, Kessner Race Team will finish off the season with its third Junior Rider invited under the team tent.

Seeing a hole in junior development for the Off road discipline, team owner, Roger Kessner and team manager, Scott Billing put together a program to help young junior riders and their families gain valuable experience by being part of the Kessner team for a weekend.

Two riders have already participated in the program, gaining an enormous amount of knowledge and bike advice plus support that will hopefully help them continue to chase their dreams and goals.

Clay Burnett blended in well at rounds 4 & 5, lapping up as much as he could and applying it so well that he won his class on Saturday and placed 2nd on the Sunday.

The program has been embraced by the whole team with the junior riders being taken under the wings of the senior lads as they bring them into the close nit family vibe which is a signature mark of the Kessner Team.  

They are also given access to all products and equipment as well as having head suspension guru Grant Beale (Bike Tune) on hand all weekend. Grant takes a very hands on approach and is valuable in getting the best out of each rider’s bike relevant to the track conditions for that day. This has been a high point for the previous two riders as well as the mentoring and fun had along the way.

Of course, all of this could not be possible without the valued relationship the team has with its sponsors. The team are proud that the following parties have put their confidence in them, and have provided their ongoing support as sponsors throughout the year.

Kessner Motorcycles  THOR MX Australia  SPY MX Australia   Pirelli Moto  Motorex Australia  Garden Grove Supplies  Bike Tune

FB    www.facebook.com/kessner.motorcycles

Instagram   kessner_race_team 

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2019 MSA HALL OF FAME & MSA LIFE MEMBERSHIP – NOW OPEN

Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, Road Racing, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Speedway, Supermoto, Trials

HEADS UP EVERYONE! Nominations for the 2019 MSA Hall of Fame and MSA Life Membership(s) ARE NOW OPEN

It’s now time to get thinking about a couple of the categories for the 2019 MSA Night of Champions – the big 2!

All nominations are able to be done online, plus – all forms can also be downloaded from the Motorcycling SA website.

 

2019 MSA HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM; HERE

MSA LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION FORM; HERE

 

Nominations for the other annual awards will open in late August – stay tuned!

The Frank Franklin Trophy

(For an outstanding contribution to South Australian Motorcycling)

The MSA Rising Star Award
(For our most outstanding riders under the age of 16!)

MSA Regional Volunteer Awards
(For our hard working & quite brilliant volunteers)

Tickets will go on sale for our ‘Night of Nights’ in October, and once again Clubs will be able to book a table of 10!

With 2018 close to a maximum with 190 attendees, and a maximum of 220 seats available for the night – be quick when tickets go on sale so as not to miss out on Motorcycling SA’s ‘Night of Nights’!

TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

Filed Under: Coaches, News, State Championship, Trials

TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

Following the great day at the recent Tungkillo Coaching Day the AJS MTC are organising another, and especially in the lead up to the Trialsport & Global Racing Oil 2019 SA Trial Championship that is being held at Mungeree on August 17 & 18.

Sunday, August 4th, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Hoads Woolshed Rd, Tungkillo

Head coach; Rob White

ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME

Enquiries; Peter Arnold

0438 100 310 ride@trialsport.com.au

Sup regs, online entry, catering & meal options for the 2019 SA Trial Championships, also being run by SA’s premier trials club, the AJS MTC, in conjunction with Team Hogan; www.trialsport.com.au/entries

SAORC THOUGHTS FROM ROUNDS 4 & 5!

Filed Under: News

SAORC THOUGHTS FROM ROUNDS 4 & 5!

Just a few thoughts from the SARC rounds at Keith over the weekend – if you would like your thoughts included on these posts – send your social media account links to projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au and we will include them – no probs!

 

   

 

Aimee Butler #512

Rounds 4/5 of the SAORC completed at Keith! Massive congratulations to the Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club for putting on a great 2 days 😊 
Saturday was a 2 hour cross country, unfortunately I got taken out at the start which left me very sore for the rest of the race but still managed to finish 16th in J4.
On Sunday we did 7 sprints the track was very challenging but had a good day getting 10th in J4. Massive thanks to everyone who helped out over the weekend and supported me ❤ 
and to all my sponsors 
BMS Racing
Moto Adelaide
D & G Tyres
Wakefield Trucks 
Ride Tribe
Castrol
Shock Treatment 
Pirie Signs & Designs
Butlers Mechanical Service 
Mayhem Fitness
Go Girl Racing Australia

Maxwell Liebeknecht

One of the best weekends racing I’ve ever had, tracks where clapped and so rough, which made for some good racing and some sketchy moments.

Looks like I got a 3rd on Saturday and Sunday results are not official yet.
Huge thanks to my sponsors for the ongoing support and help, you guys are awesome 
@wsbdistributors 
@reddotextreme 
@thormx_aus 
@michelinmotorcycle 
@yamahamotoraus 
@hpfracingproducts 
@northadelaidefitness 
@physiosmart_sa 
@indulge_apartments 
@dirtworxridepark 
@silverlineroofingconstructions

Chloe Barton #28

RND 4-5 of the SAORC done, massive thanks to Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club for giving us a great track both days.
On Saturday I went 2nd and 65th outright 
On Sunday I went 1st and 49th outright

I am very happy with the way I rode, the 3hr cross country got me and I faded towards the end a fair bit. This still gives me the lead in the championship but its close 
Massive thanks to everyone who helped me with my fuel stops and in the pits.
Big thanks to the amazing team of sponsors behind me who make it all possible.
BMS Racing
Butlers Mechanical Service
Castrol
Titanium Security Australia Pty Ltd
Painttech
Get Displays
Moto Adelaide
Emar seats
Utilities construction

Nathan Howe #491

Tough weekend at rounds 4&5 of the @saorchampionships in Keith. The cross country was hectic, had a good start but fatigued early, then put my head down and gained many positions back in the whooped out conditions. The sprints were rough as and was hard to not make mistakes, but got through it going 1-1 for experts both days and 6th and 4th Outright.
Hope for a speedy recovery @coopersheidow 
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@bunburyktmsuzuki @bunburywp @ktm.australia @blue_hire_pumps @foxracingaustralia @kustommx @ridedunlopau @ficeda_acc @scottmotosports @motorcyclingwa #ekchains 

A QUICK SA OVERSEAS WRAP – JULY 27 & 28

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Speedway

A quick round up of 3 very quick South Aussie stars ripping up European tracks – and if you know of others plying their wares – email their exploits to projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au – so we can share it with the world!

Brayden McGuinness

July 27, Gdansk, Poland

Brayden McGuinness continues to impress in Europe with another podium finish. This time in the NICE Challenge, scoring 14/15 points in the heats and finishing 2nd in the final for the meeting. 
Well done, Brayden.

 

Connor Bailey Racing

July 23

Great night last night at Belle Vue racing for the Colts against the Isle of Wight. Quite an eventful evening including me winning a heat on a rim, my tyre spun off in the first bend! Some more great experience under my belt, and I think I’ve got my starts sorted out 👌. Massive meeting at Glasgow tonight against the Eastbourne Eagles, and a massive day of cleaning and working on bikes in preparation, see you all trackside!

Thank you very much to Brian Schofield for the awesome sponsorship, I really appreciate it!

July 27

It’s the big day! Leicester Vs Glasgow, this should be a great meeting! I’ve had some much needed sleep and I’m raring to go

Hard meeting at home for me against the Leicester Lions. I scored 0 but I worked as hard as I could, chasing down the best riders on the other team in my heats. Scunthorpe tomorrow, let’s hope for a few points! Thanks very much to Matthew for all the hard work in the pit. 🙂

I would like to thank my sponsors:
Mum & Dad
Roger Webster
The Tartan Tornadoes Support Squad
Leigh & Chris Rose
Mick’s Bulk Wood
Dot & Elaine
Gordon & Pat
Wayne
McCarten Contracting
Brian Schofield
Taz McDougall Photography
Pickerings Transport
Lango
Maureen’s Helmet Colours
Watson Transport

Brian Anthony

July 27 & 28, Latvia

GP10 was good one Latvia really know how to put on a show. The whole facility is a total Paradise.

Race one we had a good start, I think about 7th but had a big moment on the table top in first lap, but was ok then later had a small crash which dropped us back a bit was super hard on the riders arms but finished 14th. Race 2 was a good hard race with the track getting rough and the heat was really difficult but we all had same conditions and 23 jumps per lap we managed to finish 11th giving us 12th overall for the day scoring another 17points and my highest finish in the world championships so far!

Thank you very much Christophe and Team Cuche, Lara, the kids and everyone else that helps from warm-ups and advise to just giving me encouragement and good luck wishes.