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NEWS – SA’S ASHLEY JANSEN-BATCHELOR HEADED TO POLAND FOR SGP3

Filed Under: Minikhana, News, Speedway

Fantastic news this week, in that SA’s own Ashley Jansen-Batchelor will be heading over to Europe next month to compete in the “SGP3” (formerly known as the 250cc World Championship).

A partnership between the FIM and Discovery Sports Events, SGP3 has been developed to offer the sport’s talented under-16s their chance to get a first taste of life on Speedway’s biggest stage, at the iconic Polish track Wroclaw.

With riders from across the globe taking part, Jansen-Batchelor is going to rubbing shoulders with the best of the best in international Speedway.

“I’m really looking forward to getting over there and getting started, because as I’ve never had a chance to race overseas at this level!” said Jansen-Batchelor. “Its going to be really tough competition but I will do my best. I cant wait to get over there and enjoy the experience! It’s already hectic getting prepared though – we have to organise permits, tickets and more – plus we’ll be shipping my engines over to Denmark where they’ll be reassembled and ready for me to train when I get across there. I’m thankful to my parents and my sponsors who have given me this opportunity, I’m going to do them proud!”

“I’m so pleased to see so many of these international events being developed and put on, to help foster young talent such as Ashley,” said MSA Sports Manager for Speedway, Adam Possingham. “It’s so great for him to have the opportunity to travel and compete against international riders at this point in his career. The experience will be invaluable, and I look forward to following his journey and seeing him implement the skills and knowledge he learns on the tracks back here on his return.”

 

2019 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKET SALES!

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

2019 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKET SALES!

Just a quick update on tickets sales for the 2019 MSA Night of Champions, taking place at Titanium Security Arena on Saturday, November 23rd.

Due to 2 legends of our sport passing away recently and the staff in the office wanting to attend the funerals, along with AJMX running at Gillman, plus only just finalsing the menu, ticket sales will only go on sale from Wednesday October 9th at 5.00pm through Ridernet, with the link under the ‘Night of Champions’ icon on the Motorcycling SA website.

Apologies to those who expected them to open on the 1st of October as originally planned!

Prices for tickets will be as follows;

ADULTS; $60.00 per head (3 course meal)

CHILDREN; $12.00 per head (2 course meal – main & dessert) 

CLUB DISCOUNT; Clubs will again be able to book a table of 10 – through their current Club Secretary – and receive a 10% discount off the price.

 

NOMINATIONS:

Nominations are also open until October 25th for the following awards – with the nominations on the Motorcycling SA website under the Night of Champions icon;

THE 2019 FRANK FRANKLIN TROPHY

THE 2019 MSA RISING STAR AWARD

2019 MSA REGIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS

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! 

MOTORCYCLING SA LAUNCH 2019 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS

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


The 2019 Motorcycling SA Night of Champions will once again be held at the Titanium Security Arena at Findon, this year on Saturday, November 23rd with doors opening at 5.00pm for a 6.00pm start!

Nomination forms for all of the annual awards will open on July 1st;

MSA Hall of Fame
MSA Life Membership
The Frank Franklin Trophy
MSA Rising Star Award
Regional Volunteer Awards


Until then – get thinking on who deserves to be nominated!


Last year saw almost 200 people attend a great night, and with seating set at a 220 seat maximum – when ticket sales open, best be quick out of the gate!

The ticket box will open in October, with all the details on menu, costs and booking options to be released before-hand so all can see what will be on offer.

   

CHECK OUT THE AWESOME PROMO VIDEO ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AS WELL! 

5 WEEKS UNTIL TROY Series SA 2019 FOR TRIAL KICKS OFF AT VICTOR HARBOR!

Filed Under: Minikhana, News, Trials

5 WEEKS UNTIL TROY Series SA 2019 FOR TRIAL KICKS OFF AT VICTOR HARBOR!

2018 Red Class TROY Series SA Champion, Connor Hogan & 2018 Pink Class Champion, Lillie Yiatrou

5 weeks until the 2019 Trials SA trials season kicks into gear with one of the iconic events of each year, the Frank Tuck Trial, to be run by the AJS MTC at Victor Harbor – which is also round 1 of TROY Series SA 2019.

2019 will see ‘TROY’ celebrate 10 years as a Series, and for the 10th year it will b a 5 round Series, with 4 clubs sharing hosting duties, AJS, Gawler, Keyneton & Velocette, with the last 2 clubs rejoining the series after a few years of not running a round of the series – and Trials SA welcome them back!

Rounds will be held at some of SA’s finest trials venues, and with free entry for spectators and catering at most events, it will be a great family day out to watch what is, the number 1 family friendly discipline of motorcycling!

It means that riders from Australian representatives and Champions, to brand newbies will all be riding at the same time, making it a great spectacle for spectators and people wondering if they should start riding or not – it is a sport for all ages and abilities!

 

The TROY Series SA 2019 rounds are;

Round 1; April 28, The Frank Tuck Trial, run by the AJS MTC @ Victor Harbor

Round 2; July 28, The Max Graetz Trial, run by the Gawler MCC @ Iconic Tungkillo

Round 3; August 25, The Mountain Man Trial, run by the Keyneton MCC @ Moculta

Round 4; September 8, The Tungkillo Trial, run by the AJS MTC @ Iconic Tungkillo

Round 5; September 22, The TROY Series Finale, run by the Velocette MCC @ Gumeracha

As in previous seasons TROY Series will be split into 7 classes which (almost) run along the lines that riders ride, and where there are combined classes on different lines, the placings are decided on severity of line first, and then points lost on the day);

Red Class – (Trial 1 & 2 classes) & riding the red & green lines

Red & White Class – (Sidecars) & riding their line of choice

Pink Class – (Senior & junior Women) & riding their line of choice

White Class – (Junior A & Junior B) & riding the white & black lines

Yellow Class – (Trial 3) & riding the yellow line

Blue Class – (Trial 4) & riding the blue line

Black & White Class – (Trial 5 & the Historics) & riding the white & blue lines

Supp Regs & Entries will be available at;  www.trialsport.com.au/entries   

With the re-branding of most of the senior solo classes for 2019 by MA & the Trials Commission, and so there is no confusion at season start, please see the following;

FOR THE 2019 SA TRIALS SEASON THE COLOUR OF NAME PLATES SHALL BE AS THE LINE (SPLIT) THAT RIDERS WILL RIDE;

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, NON COMP SIDECAR & MINI TRIAL

# Trials SA offer a non-competitive class at all events – and for all ages, and age of bike! Riders get a discounted entry as they are not riding for a placing, but get to enjoy a days riding within a great community – and it is for ages 4 to 74 – with Mini Trial being a great entry into the sport – and is open to riders 4 to 9 years of age, and on small wheeled bikes with automatic gearboxes, petrol or electirc!

** Included as a class at the SA Championship only

And don’t forget to put this on your calendar – 2019 SA Trial Championships @ Magic Mungeree – it will be, as always, an ‘event of the year’ and with SA Championship status for the first time since 2011!