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Enduro

South Aussies Turn Up The Heat At Hattah For 2024

July 9, 2024 Filed Under: Enduro, News

Arguably one of the most challenging motorcycling desert races in the country, the Hattah Desert Race attracts competitors from across Australia, all hoping to conquer the challenge and stand on those coveted podium steps. Every year, a strong contingent of South Australian talents makes the trip for the challenge, and 2024 was no exception, with over 108 riders stepping up to take it on. With a list of results ranging from outright victories and class wins to plenty of top-10 finishes, you could say SA well and truly brought the heat. With plenty of stories to go around from the 2024 Hattah journey, let’s take a look at just some of the moments from a packed weekend of action.

From the prologue, Emma Haylock had a strong start, taking the fastest time with a 1:14.452, ahead of Audrey Moller. But as anyone who has witnessed the spectacle of the Hattah knows, anything can happen in this marathon challenge. Fellow South Aussies Aimee Butler and Chloe Barton rounded out their prologue with 6th and 7th place finishes in the strong field of Australia’s fastest ladies.

From the get-go, Aimee Butler worked her way through the pack to take the lead over Emma Haylock. Demonstrating her prowess, Aimee put on a show at the front, holding off challenges from Haylock and a hard-charging field to finish with a total time of 2:42:16.839 and take the victory for the Tenacious Women of Hattah (4 laps), with Emma Haylock finishing just under 1 minute and 40 seconds behind, with a time of 2:43:19.337.

Aimee Butler With the Prestigious Number 1 Trophy.

Daniel Allen proved that age is just a number, kicking off his Hattah journey with a second in his prologue, to then backing it up with a fantastic second place in the Veterans 35 to 44 years class with a time of 4:16:42.889, ahead of Victoria’s Damien Pendlebury.

Daniel Allen All Smiles with a second after a huge weekend.

Stepping up from last year’s podium in the 85CC 2-stroke and 150CC 4-stroke Small and Big Wheel 12 to Under 16 class, Harry Gilbertson came out the gate firing with a third-place finish in the Big Wheel class prologue to start his 2024 Hattah. Going from strength to strength, Gilbertson made his way through the top-end field competitions until finally overtaking the lead on the second-to-last lap. Putting down a cracking time of 1:36:08.876, he secured the Big Wheel outright victory and class win with a 15.525-second lead over Victoria’s Bjorn Cardenas.

Harry Gilbertson Enjoying every moment of a Big Wheel outright and class win.

Levi Rossi had an exceptional weekend, taking the win in the huge 85CC 2-stroke and 150CC 4-stroke, Small & Big Wheel – 12 to Under 16 class. Declan Smart narrowly missed landing on the third step of the podium by just 15 seconds.

Levi Rossi charging hard to the golden first place.

Speaking of combined outright and class winners, Riley Mullen achieved his first outright and class win with an outstanding performance in the Small Wheel 85CC 2 Stroke and 150CC 4 Stroke 9 to Under 12 category, securing a lead of over 26 seconds.

Big First place smiles with the Mullen family for Riley’s great weekend.

Bodhi Austin had a commendable first outing at Hattah, narrowly finishing 4th in the 65CC – 9 to Under 13 prologue behind NSW’s Archie Black. However, he managed to push hard during the main event, gaining an edge over Black to secure the class bronze for 2024 with a total time of 1:12:41.181.

Bodhi Austin rearing to tackle the Hattah challenge for the first time.

Joining Bodhi on the list of outstanding first-time achievers at Hattah, Asha Wilson held her own in the Girls Small Wheel 7 to Under 12 category, securing a well-earned third place. Already riding at such a high level, Asha is sure to be a driving force in our future Tenacious Women of Hattah South Australian stars. 

Asha Wilson joining the exceptional Hattah achievers for 2024. Not bad for her first time!

Additional shoutout and well done to our top-10 class finishers: Max Midwinter achieved 6th place in the Under 19 category; Jayden Pilgrim secured 9th in the 251 – 450 4 Stroke class; Jordan Starick came in 4th and Hayden Cook 9th in the Up to 250 2-Stroke class; Chloe Barton earned 5th and Leticia Foster 9th in the Tenacious Women of Hattah – 4 Laps; Ollie Gear placed 6th and Jackson Rossi 8th in the 200CC – 250CC 4 Stroke, 13 to Under 16 category; Ollie Paech finished 8th in the 85CC 2 Stroke and 150CC 4 Stroke Small Wheel Only, 9 to Under 12 category; and Charlize Waldhuter achieved 7th in the Girls 12 to Under 16 category.

As the dust settles on the massive 2024 Penrite Hattah Desert Race, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the South Australians who participated in this year’s challenge. Regardless of the outcome, you should all be proud of your efforts.

For a full breakdown of results head to the results page (HERE), or catch up on all the action through the live-streaming videos through the Hattah website (HERE).

PRESS RELEASE: SAORC – LOOKING FORWARD TO 2024, AND BEYOND!

March 19, 2024 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC

After a tough couple of years where the SA Off Road Championship (SAORC) has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the sport of motorcycling here in South Australia, with host clubs struggling to find venues big enough to suitably host the growth of the sport, 2024 is seeing a much-needed resurgence, with an injection of new faces stepping up to ensure the discipline of Enduro doesn’t get left behind.

In conjunction with the MSA Office, the charge for SAORC is now being led by the Throup brothers, Sean and Tristan, and they have landed very much on the front foot and are already breaking through barriers to ensure the Championship not only survives but starts to grow and get better and more viable as each season goes by.

So far they have been talking to a number of Clubs and land owners, both old and new, about a return to the proven SAORC formula, used for so many years of a rotating Championship, so Clubs aren’t expected to run rounds each year, so their members don’t burn out, and also to give their land owners and their properties time to recover after their use, which would ensure their use for many years to come.

The brothers have also been talking to potential sponsors, again, both old and new, to, not only support the Championship, but also the organising clubs to assist with the costs associated with running these events. Top this, they have a fantastic sponsorship package, that can be made available for any potential sponsors who may be keen to come onboard.

Of course, they can’t get it all done by themselves, so if you are keen to jump on the ‘Throup Train’, hit the lads up by email and let them know what you can offer!

SO – to 2024! 2024 sees the 2024 Championship jump from four (4) rounds in 2023, to a confirmed six (6) rounds in 2024, with the possibility of an extra two (2) rounds still to be confirmed, with 2 rounds also hosting rounds of the 2024 Australian Off Road Championship (AORC).

 

At present the 2024 SAORC calendar has shaped up like this:

Round 1 Saturday May 11 Black Hill Velocette MCC Sprint
Round 2 Sunday May 12 Black Hill Velocette MCC Sprint
Round 3 Saturday August 24 Kingston SE Green Triangle TBC *AORC
Round 4  Sunday August 25 Kingston SE Green Triangle TBC *AORC
Round 5 Saturday September 21 ACUSA Park Velocette MCC Sprint
Round 6 Sunday September 22 ACUSA Park Velocette MCC Sprint

There is also the possibility of an extra 2 rounds being added – with the weekend of June 22 & 23 slated as the preferred date – so 2 weeks after Finke and 2 weeks before Hattah – and note the change of this date from the original date released last December, which was in July.

SAORC is, at present, the second largest Championship series on the Motorcycling SA calendar, so the need for a united crew putting together an exciting Championship for all who enter is an absolute must.

 

JAMALKA OFF ROAD 360 2024 – BIGGER & BETTER THAN 2023? – YOU BET!

March 1, 2024 Filed Under: Enduro, News

The roar of engines returns to Tumby Bay for the highly anticipated second edition of the 2024 Jamalka 360 Desert Race, scheduled for this weekend from the 1st to the 3rd of March. Following the thrilling and action-packed events of 2023, enthusiasts have eagerly awaited the resurgence of the track, set to host bikes and buggies over two exhilarating days of racing and, of course, plenty of off-track entertainment suitable for the entire family. With participants journeying from all corners of Australia and excitement mounting for an even grander spectacle, let’s take a look at what’s in store across the weekend for the Jamalka 360 Desert Race in 2024.

For those that have made the trip down, spectator camping is available from Friday arvo, with toilets and showers available on-site, so set up your camp and settle in while the competitors commence their reconnaissance lap to kickstart a weekend of thrills and skills. 

Jamalka merch is available all weekend so everyone can take home that special piece of history, with T-shirts, hoodies, hats and all things Jamalka available to young and old, this will surely be a hot ticket item set to sell out. 

Saturday morning will be a great first taste with fans checking out the vehicles and motorcycles as competitors prepare to take off, but only after heading to the brilliant Jamalka Bistro, which will be serving food for the duration!

Once you have your favourite viewing spot, start the day right, with an egg and bacon roll, with their lunch menu kicking in from 10am and not forgetting dinner, which will be available until 8pm each night. 

The Shed’s bar will also be open from 12pm to 10pm each day, and all can head there and the big screen to watch LIVE go-pro racing action from the riders.

An impressive field of 100 senior riders, led by Finke Desert Race ‘legend’ and Dakar Rally finisher Ben Grabham, will all be pushing to the limit for the 2024 crown. Grabham is in exceptional form and determined to snatch the number 1 plate from last year’s inaugural ‘King of Jamalka,’ South Australia’s own Jay Simister!

The weekend’s excitement is further heightened by the inclusion of the Northern Territory pair, James Heenan and Luke Hayes, who are likely to have plenty of desert racing experience under their belts. Additionally, local talents like John Harkness (who secured 3rd place outright in 2023) and Clint Letton (a nearby resident) are expected to make their mark in both the class and overall results.

Added into this will be the quest to see who claims the Open Women’s crown, with Finke Desert Race finishers from 2023, Port Augusta’s Aimee Butler and Chloe Barton from Nuriootpa likely to lead the field, in yet another great stoush between these 2 close friends!

This year will also feature junior riders for the first time, aged 13-U16 years, who will kick-start a head-to-head race, with male and female riders competing in two 20-kilometre races over the weekend. 

Making their appearance for 2024, Port Lincoln locals, Caleb Churchett and Reef Halman are keen to take on riders from across SA, as well as NSW & Victoria, with 2023 MSA Rising Star Award nominee, Charlize Waldhuter, leading the Junior Girls charge!

Presentations will close off the weekend on Sunday arvo at 4:30 pm in The Shed if your trackside – so be sure to hang around and grab a selfie or two with the 2024 ‘Champions of Jamalka’, before heading home to rave to all your friends about what a great weekend you had just experienced – and that you can’t wait for the 2025 event!

Don’t fret if you’re not able to make the trip down to Tumby Bay, as you can keep up with all the desert racing action through the below socials and get your front-row seat to all the action as the 2024 Jamalka Off Road 360 is being broadcasted LIVE over Saturday and Sunday through their YouTube channel.

Facebook – Jamalka Off Road Racing 

Instagram – Jamalka.offroadracing 

Youtube – @benmcnamara2133

 

Who’s going to be announced the King of Jamalka for 2024??
Gates are open for 2024, are you ready??
Calm before a huge weekend of racing at the 2nd Jamalka 360 Desert Race outing.
Hundreds on hours of event prep is all set to come together for one massive weekend.
A little look into the challenging terrain ready to welcome 2 and 4 wheel competitors.
Fully stoked ahead of 2 big days ahead.

Results – SA OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUNDS 1 & 2 RUN AND WON AT CULBURRA

July 25, 2023 Filed Under: Enduro, News

Over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of July, the SA Off Road Championships made a long-awaited return for a new 2023 Championship season. A treat for riders and spectators the Keith and District Motorcycle Club put in exceptional behind-the-scenes work to bring a brand new course and venue in Culburra for Rounds 1 and 2. With the new additions, there are still iconic fan favourites making the return for 2023, we are very fortunate to have both WSB Distributors and Painttech continue their support of the SA Off Road Championships.

With the weather finally changing from the wet muddy conditions and turning it on for the weekend, over 170 riders converged to the course ready for everything that was going to be thrown at them over the 2 days.

A Saturday cross-country format course met riders eager to get those early Championship points. Most riders and their support crew opted to camp at the track the Saturday night whilst many surrounding towns generously rolled out the welcome mat to scores of Off-Road racing spectators, looking for a full weekend getaway experience. Rounding out the weekend with a well earned challenge, a fast-paced sprint format race greeted riders and spectators on Sunday with juniors powering through a 5km course and seniors tested on an 8km course. Of course, in between races, there were plenty of rider catch-ups and course chats throughout the pits.

Appreciation shout-outs must go to the Johnson Family of Tintinara who have been extremely supportive, giving up land to host an inaugural venue for this year’s round 1 & 2 events. Their allowance for the Keith and District MCC and volunteers to enter and carryout anything required to building a new track is much appreciated. A big thank you to, Andrew and Sally, Eddie & Will.

We want to send a special thank you to the Frank Fatchen Cartage, Contract & Earthmoving! Leigh, Lisa and their kids have put in countless hours to make the 2023 SAORC rounds 1 & 2 such a success through the donation of machinery, fuel and time.

The 2023 SA Off road Championships continue onto Keyneton over the 26th and 27th of August for rounds 3 and 4 with riders already gearing up for some pretty tight down to the line racing.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

Thanks to Eric McConnochie for the pictures of all the action throughout the weekend.

     

EVENT PREVIEW – 99 YEARS IN THE MAKING – THE ICONIC HARDI 24 HOUR KICKS INTO ACTION FOR 2023

July 5, 2023 Filed Under: Enduro, News

The HARDI 24-Hour Trial, an annual motorcycle reliability trial that was first run in South Australia in 1924, is the must-see event this weekend. This year, the town of Eudunda once again is the host after a 4-year rest due to pandemic and drought. 168 competitors on 137 machines will begin to file off in one-minute intervals this Saturday 8 July from Main Control at 11.01am at the Eudunda Oval.

With longer distances in competitive stages, this year is sure to be a challenge for both rider and machine. Course conditions are looking favorable due to a good amount of rainfall in June; however, it is almost a certainty that the bikes will find some dust between mallee trees somewhere on the course.  At least 300 volunteers will again be assisting in running the event including many motorcycle clubs running control points spread out around the Eudunda and surrounding districts. Spectators are well catered for with three competitive sections around the course will be on offer this year to the public as designated spectator sections, with many hundreds of spectators expected to be in attendance.

For those looking for refreshments, the Eudunda Sporting Club will be catering to the public at the Main Control for the duration of the event. The Eudunda Roadhouse will remain open all night to offer fuel, food and drinks. The Eudunda Show Society will have 24 Hour Trial merchandise available at Main Control with card facilities 3pm – 6pm Friday and from 9am Saturday.

Again, the field is looking ripe for some tight competition. 2023 sees 31 sidecars line up for the largest sidecar field in 24 years. Last year’s winning rider Shane Beckmann is back with his regular passenger Adam Brook, after Adam had to sit out last year’s Trial due to a Covid diagnosis. Shane will be after a second win to share with Adam.
Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller is celebrating a win in his class in the Welsh 2 Day Enduro in the UK last weekend with last year’s winning passenger Brian Anthony. ’Crash’ will be attacking this year’s 24 Hour Trial with his regular passenger Steven ‘Stiff’ Doecke who have previously won together on three occasions. 4-time winners Mark Launer and Tyson Rohrlach are also fresh off the plane from the Welsh 2 Day and will be looking to carry that momentum into the ’24’. Max and Sam Hutchesson, also 4-time winners are back after Max took a year off due to injury.

Out of the 106 Solos, the Expert class is looking strong. Two-time winner Riley Graham will again front up against 4-time winner Sean Throup. Both past champions have had limited bike time for 2023, but do they have the upper hand with their past knowledge and experience? These two will also have hot competition from locals Zach Tremaine and Clinton Voigt.

Another two riders that will be chasing the #1 spot are Jacob Smith and Cooper Sheidow. Jacob is returning from Condobolin NSW to make amends for his DNF last year and placed 6th at the Finke Desert Race 4 weeks ago, while Cooper won the recent Robertstown Two Day Trial in his first attempt at night riding and finished 6th outright at the Hattah Desert Race last weekend. On top of this, you can throw in a handful of other riders that are capable of a potential win.

Scrutineering of machines will take place on Friday Night. Live timing will again enable the trial to be followed to the second from anywhere around the course and around the world. This means that provisional results will be available shortly after the event with the Presentation Night being held on Saturday 15th July at the Vine Inn Barossa,
Nuriootpa. Live timing can be followed at www.24hrtrial.com

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thank the Regional Council of Goyder for the use of their road network and all the landowners for the generous use of their land. Spectators are asked to respect private and council land, please take all rubbish with them, and take care on the roads.

The committee have been hard at it again, preparing the oldest continuing motorcycle event in Australia as it builds up to the 24 Hour Trial Centenary next year.

Thank you to our sponsors for their continuing support:

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SOUTH AUSSIES SHINE AT HATTAH FOR 2023

July 4, 2023 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC

Hattah has always been an exceptionally popular staple event, Australians annually count down the days until they hit the road again for the trip over and 2023 was no exception. A strong field of South Australian ‘Hattah newbies’ and veterans alike, jumped over the border to join the 839 strong field of competitors in taking on the challenge for another year. We take a look at just a few South Aussies that tamed the Hattah challenge for its 25th anniversary in 2023. 

Shaking off a tough 16th-place  overall prologue run and 7th in class, Cooper Sheidow knew he had work to do and was definitely the man to do it. Putting his skills and course knowledge to the test, he went from 16th to 6th in the first lap and landed an exceptional 4th place class finish in ‘251 – 450 4 Stroke’ and a 6th place overall finish at the end of the weekend – Pretty impressive stuff!!

 

Above: Cooper Sheidow pushing hard 📸 Foremost Media                       Above: Cooper in between all the dust 📸 Foremost Media

No stranger to the Hattah challenge, SA’s Will Price got straight back into the rhythm from the get-go, scoring a 5th-place class prologue with sights set on the main show. Narrowly missing out on the top spot, Will took a well-deserved P2 for the ‘up to 250 4-stroke class’. 

Did you say 3 top five class finishes for the ‘Ladies Tenacious Women Of Hattah 4 laps’? That’s right, congratulations Emma Haylock finishing the weekend with a 3rd place finish, Aimee Butler, hot on her heels in 4th and Chloe Barton chasing them both down, to finish 5th.

Above: Emma Haylock #52 ready to take on the challenge                      Above: Chloe Barton and Aimee Butler twinning it up.                                    

📸 courtesy from Emma.                                                                                         📸 from Chloe Barton #28                                                                 

 

An outstanding effort for the Gear brothers from Keith in the ‘200CC – 250CC 4 STK – 13 – U16 Big Wheel Race’, Ollie finished second by a mere 15.430 seconds with a total time of 1:40:34.702 and Davey rounded out the top 5 in 1:44:25.284. 

 

In the mix with the Gear Bothers, a special mention and congratulations go out to Archer Colwill for his 4th place finish and Will Mcinnes, keeping Davey on his toes behind him in 6th place – well done!

Shout out to Alex Head, after a solid weekend of racing, he put on a great show in the ‘Up to 250 2 stroke’ class, taking out the big P1 – Fantastic work!

 

 Above: Davey and Ollie Gear ready to take on the Hattah for 2023.                                                           📸 courtesy Penrite Hattah Desert Race 2023

📸 courtesy Brad Gear

Taking on some pretty stacked junior competition in 85CC 2STK and 150CC 4 STK – Small and Big Wheel – 12-U16, Harry Gilbertson let his riding do the talking and finished the weekend with a great second place class finish and just 40 seconds off first place Cooper Ford. 

In the Junior Small Wheel race, Levi Rossi and Declan Smart had an exceptional weekend, finishing first and second against some incredibly fast juniors. Riley Mullen nearly made it an all SA podium finishing narrowly outside top 3 in fourth place – 3 South Aussies out of top 4, pretty great achievement!!

To all of our South Australians that made the trip over, congratulations for all your racing achievements. 

For a comprehensive look at all the results – outright and class, junior and senior – head to this link to see how all your favourite south Aussies went! – HERE.

 

Above:📸 courtesy Foremost Media. 

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