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Entries Open for Round 1 of the ProSort 2025 SA Motocross Championship!

Filed Under: Motocross, News

The highly anticipated ProSort 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship is set to kick off, and entries for Round 1 are now officially open on Ridernet! Join SA’s best as the Motocross Riders Association presents all the Championship opening action.

Located just a 20-minute drive north of Adelaide’s CBD, Gillman’s sandy loam and numerous man-made jumps make it a favourite for riders, which has been reflected in consistently brilliant racing including hosting countless previous SA Championship rounds and National level competition of ProMX.

📅 Round 1 Date: 5 and 6 April 2025

📍 Location: Motocross Riders Association – Wilkins Rd, Gillman, 5013.

 

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With a stacked lineup of talent, thrilling battles, and a championship season that promises excitement at every turn, Round 1 is shaping up to be an unmissable event. Don’t leave it too late—entries close soon! Be part of the ProSort 2025 SAMX Championship and get ready for the first gate drop of the year!

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ProSort joins as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship

Filed Under: Motocross, News

 

Motorcycling South Australia would like to welcome ProSort as the naming rights sponsor for the 2025 South Australian Motocross Championship.

 

ProSort is a family-owned company located in Melrose Park with a range of products for use in can and bottle recycling depots. The company came about in 2006 with a simple but effective design for a bin lifting aid to assist workers to lift full wheelie bins at can and bottle recycling centres. They were designed to fit on existing benches, and, as can and bottle returns spread across Australia, a modular bench was designed that can be flat-packed and sent anywhere. The company continued to grow as demand increased.

 

ProSort believe in keeping things local with all products designed and manufactured here in Adelaide. They are affordable, robust and effective in speeding up the processing, sorting and counting of clients’ containers, especially when they present with wheelie bins. At the heart of the business is design and innovation.  With new designs from ProSort’s parent company, Cornell Design, they now have products that make all sorts of recycling simpler and more efficient all over Australia, from local sports clubs to high-rise buildings in the heart of the major capital cities.

 

Matt Rossi, State Manager of MSA states “We are delighted to have ProSort on board. It’s always great to have local South Australian companies involved in our sport. They are a true family business with professionalism and expertise, evident from their innovative designs.”

 

Phil Cornell, Director of ProSort adds, “Our family has a passion for Motocross and it’s a great pleasure for us to sponsor this year’s SA Motocross Championship. Three generations of Cornell are currently actively riding and we love being part of the sport, and the people in it. It’s a great competition and we look forward to dishing out the awards at the end of year dinner. Good luck to everyone taking part, stay safe and have fun!”

 

To find out more about ProSort, head to www.prosort.com.au.

 

2024 SAMX Championship Round 5 Results: South Coast Sets the Stage for Final Championship Battles

Filed Under: Motocross, News, State Championship

After four rounds of action-packed racing across SA, the 2024 SA Motocross Championships came to a head last weekend at South Coast Motocross Club. With most championship overalls still up for grabs accross the stacked field of senior and junior classes, the stakes were higher than ever, setting the stage for a dramatic winner-takes-all final round. So without further ado, let’s take a quick look at the provisional results from the weekend –

Full results of the weekend:

  • Saturday’s Juniors – HERE.
  • Sunday’s Seniors – HERE.

Article images thanks Eric McConnochie. Reach out if you want to purchase any of these Championship action shots.

Sunday 15 September

Pro MX 1 & Pro MX 2

With PROM MX 1 & 2 combining for an epic showdown, it was Victoria’s Joel Milesevic who stole the spotlight, securing a commanding win across all three races ahead of championship leader Siegah Ward & Liam Mason in third.

Will Carpenter sealed his 2024 ProMX 2 Championship win dominantly, taking a clean points sweep to win the ProMX 2 class. Close behind was Daniel Watkins, who battled hard to secure second place, narrowly edging out Caleb Walker for the overall third spot by just two points. With the Championship second and third-place contenders Noah Ferguson & Mitch Norris missing South Coast, Walker squeezed past to narrowly take over the provisional Championship second place thanks to his weekend’s efforts.

Siegah Ward.
Wil Carpenter.

Women All-Powers

Making her SAMX Championship debut in the final round, Victoria’s Emma Milesevic made an immediate impact. She took the lead in Heat 1 and, despite facing challenges from reigning SA Champion Amy Bartsch in Heat 2, Milesevic swept all three heats to secure the Round 5 victory. While Bartsch finished second in the round, she clinched the 2024 Women All Powers SAMX Championship, edging out Emma Haylock, who took third in Round 5. With yet another SA Championship added to her impressive resume and no signs of slowing down, it remains to be seen whether Bartsch will return in 2025 to defend her streak.

Amy Bartsch.

Expert All-Powers

Continuing her winning streak from the Women’s All Powers Class, Emma Milesevic brought her competitive edge to the Expert All Powers division. After a close second place in Heat 1, she dominated the final two heats to secure the Round 5 class win. The battle for second and third place was intense, with Championship leader Aaron Van Zetten ultimately taking silver despite a challenging start. After finishing fifth in Heat 1, Van Zetten recovered with third and second-place finishes in Heats 2 and 3. Jayden Hank, who clinched victory in Heat 1 but faced challenges with two sixth-place finishes in the subsequent heats, ultimately secured third place on the podium. Meanwhile, Lucas Brereton, a top contender for Round 5, saw his weekend take a turn after a crash in Heat 3, despite strong performances with third and second places in the earlier heats.

Aaron Van Zetten.

150/250cc 13-U16Yrs

Rounding out the 150/250cc 13-U16Yrs class Championship would see a battle royal unfold between Cambell Cadd, Noah Rochow & Jayke Hansen for those last Championship points. Cambell Cadd started strong with a Heat 1 victory over Noah Rochow and Jayke Hansen. However, Noah Rochow demonstrated consistent performance, securing the Round 5 win with two second-place finishes and a first. Cambell Cadd, despite his Heat 1 win, had an unfortunate mid-race mistake in Heat 2, placing him third, and finished second in the final heat. Jayke Hansen rounded out the round 5 podium thanks to his third, first, and third heat finishes.

Noah Rochow.

Clubman

Entering the Round 5 South Coast finale with a strong lead, Ian Ellis appeared poised to secure the Clubman 2024 Championship. However, as always, the unpredictability of racing meant anything could happen after the gate drop. Jayden Hank made a push for the championship points with a decisive Heat 1 win, finishing ahead of Ellis and Lashford. Despite the shifting positions and intense competition throughout the class, Ellis maintained his consistency to win Round 5 and clinch the 2024 Championship. Thomas Horn finished second in Round 5, while Archer Colwill rounded out the podium in third.

Ian Ellis.

Vets 35-44Yrs & Vets 45+

Charlie Hollis claimed top honours in the Vets 45+ class, securing the 2024 Championship with a flawless performance, winning all three heats over the weekend. Darren Averay finished second in the championship standings, while Anthony Slade, who was seventh in the overall championship, earned third place in Round 5 with a consistent 3-3-3 heat scorecard.

Despite closing the gap in the Vets 35Yrs-44Yrs Championship to just 15 points, Bradliegh Thompson was unable to surpass Warren Carrol for the Round 5 win or the overall Championship. Carrol delivered an exceptional weekend of racing, securing both the Round 5 victory and the overall top spot. Thompson finished second for both the round and the championship, while Craig Hepburn rounded out the podium in third place.

Charlie Hollis.
Bradliegh Thompson

Saturday 14 September

100-125cc 13-U16Yrs

Demonstrating his mastery of the track at South Coast, Kye Little had an exceptional weekend, fending off strong competition from Joshua Whitehorn to secure the Round 5 win. The battle for the top was intense, with Dylan Groball finishing second in Round 5. His performance puts him in a strong position to potentially take over the 2024 Championship lead if the standings among the top four remain unchanged.

Kye Little.

Great Southern Security 150/250cc 12-U16Yrs Girls

With Emily Lambert missing the final round due to injury, the championship race became more competitive. Danielle Churchett seized this opportunity, putting herself in a strong position by finishing third in Heat 1 and winning Round 5 with two first-place finishes. Her impressive performance set her up to take over the championship overall once the results are finalized. Ava Sparrow narrowly missed out on the win, finishing second in the round by just one point with her 1-2-2 heat scores. Tahlia Felton secured third place for Round 5, holding off a strong challenge from Amelia Gwiazda.

Danielle Chruchett.

85/150cc S/W 12-U16Yrs

In a thrilling conclusion to the 85/150cc S/W 12-U16Yrs SAMX Championship, Dylan Gromball and Declan Smart went all out for the final round. Smart secured an early lead with a win in Heat 1, but Gromball responded with strong performances in the next two heats, ultimately winning Round 5 and the Championship overall. Xavier Freeborn showcased consistency across the weekend, finishing third in Round 5.

Dylan Gromball.

Great Southern Security 85cc 11-U16Yrs Girls

Continuing their strong performances from the Round 4 Ceduna event, Maddi Bahnisch and Lacey Thompson dominated the weekend’s heats. Bahnisch took an early lead with a win in Heat 1, but Thompson responded with a victory in Heat 2. Unfortunately, Bahnisch did not compete in the final Heat 3, allowing Thompson to secure both the final Heat win, Round 5 overall & 2024 Championship victory. Matilda Ryan’s steady third-place finishes in all heats earned her second place for Round 5, just ahead of Paige Kitchen.

Lacey Thompson.

85/150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs

Mason Ezergailis and championship leader Riley Mullen went head-to-head in a thrilling showdown, with Mason narrowly edging out Riley by just 0.912 seconds in a dramatic Heat 2 finish. Mason’s efforts secured him the round win, while Koby Binnion put in a strong performance to claim third place for the weekend. With Mullen’s second-place weekend finish, he now has locked down the 2024 class championship.

Riley Mullen.

65cc 10-12Yrs

Mason Ezergailis and Riley Mullen continued their bar-to-bar battle in the 65cc 10-U12Yrs class, with Mullen entering the weekend aiming for his second championship of 2024. Despite a similar outcome to their 85cc to 150cc class showdown, where Ezergailis dominated all heats to take the round win, Mullen had done enough throughout the season to secure the overall 65cc 10-U12Yrs Championship. Lachlan Murdoch rounded out the Round 5 podium in third place, holding strong despite Brax Chittleborough edging ahead in Heat 3.

Lachlan Murdoch.

65cc 7-9Yrs

With only 10 points separating Kobe Smart and Bailey Thompson heading into the final round, Kobe knew the pressure was on to secure the Championship, and he delivered in dominant fashion. Smart claimed victory in all three heats, locking down the overall and leaving the remaining podium spots up for grabs. Rory Walter stepped up to take second place with consistent finishes of 4-2-2, narrowly edging out Bailey Thompson, whose steady third-place efforts throughout the weekend secured him the final spot on the podium.

Kobe Smart.

50cc 7-U9Yrs

Entering the final round with an unassailable lead and the 2024 50cc Championship already secured, Oliver Thredgold set his sights on finishing the season with one more victory. However, it wouldn’t come easy, as Carter Williamson put up a strong fight. While Thredgold claimed the win in the first heat, Williamson took control of the remaining heats to secure the overall Round 5 win and elevate himself to second place in the Championship standings, ahead of Leo Williamson. Kade Chittleborough’s consistent third-place performances throughout the weekend earned him the final spot on the Round 5 podium, capping off a stacked 2024 SAMX Championship.

Carter Williamson.

Team SA Selected to Take on Australia’s Best at the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championship

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Motorcycling South Australia is proud to present the Junior Motocross Team SA, ready to take on Australia’s finest at the ‘wild, wild west’ in the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championship, to be held from the 24th to the 28th of September 2024.

With all the action set to reach a new level in Bunbury, approximately 175km south of Perth, 2024 is set to be a fantastic showcase of the finest motocross talent, all in one place. Not only is it a popular tourist destination, but the Shrubland MX Park track will also serve as an exceptional backdrop for the 2024 Championship, providing riders with a challenging experience.

 

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The Motorcycling SA AJMX selection panel has appointed Craig Bahnisch as the Team Manager for 2024. Craig brings a combination of passion and experience within the motocross environment and will be an exceptional asset to Team SA 2024.

After an outstanding number of applicants who expressed their interest in being part of this year’s team, the 2024 Team SA AJMX riders have been selected based on the following criteria:

  • International results;
  • Previous AJMX results; and/or
  • 2024 SAMX Championship results.

At Bunbury, the Team Manager will select a final team of eight riders to have the opportunity to compete in the State Team Challenge. This selection will be based on their qualifying results, in accordance with the Manual of Motorcycle Sport Regulations (MoMS).

Without further ado, we are proud to present the following –

2024 AJMX Team SA

Oliver Thredgold

Carter Williamson

 Kobe Smart

Lachlan Murdoch

Riley Mullen

Bodhi Austin

Ollie Paech

Madison Bahnisch

Emily Lambert

Dylan Gromball

Jayke Hansen

Noah Rochow

Kye Little

Cambell Cadd

 

Motorcycling SA would like to once again congratulate the 2024 AJMX Team SA riders and wish the best of luck to all the South Australian riders travelling up to Bunbury for 2024.

To learn more about the AJMX Championship, click HERE.

CALLING ALL POTENTIAL ‘TEAM SA’ TEAM MEMBERS HEADING TO AJMX 2024

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the KTM 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championships (AJMX) are now open!

Motorcycling SA (MSA) is excited to be calling for EOIs from our South Australian Motocross (SAMX) ‘young guns’ heading to the ‘wild, wild west’ for the KTM 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championships (AJMX), being held from the 24th to the 28th of September.

The Australian Championship event is being held in the town of Bunbury, approximately 175kms south of Perth. Bunbury is a popular tourist spot and is well-known as a motocross venue, with the 1.8km sand-based Shrubland MX Park track providing a challenge for all riders, particularly the whoop section and the ruts in the intriguingly named ‘Soup Bowl’.

Team SA EOI’s are now OPEN and will close at 5.00pm on Friday, August 16th.

MSA will consider all applicants and announce the team on Friday 23rd August. All applicants will be contacted before the announcement to provide an update on the status of their application. Riders selected for TeamSA will be required to provide sizing for team apparel.

Applications for the positions of Team Manager and Coach are also open.

EOIs for riders, along with the team manager and coach’s positions can be lodged here: https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/ajmx-eoi/

MSA will endeavour to select a team of up to 12 riders, with selection to be results focused, based on the following:

  • International results;
  • Previous AJMX results; and/or
  • 2024 SAMX Championship results

At the event, the team manager will select a final team of eight riders to compete for the State Team Challenge. Selection will be based primarily on qualifying results (in accordance with the Manual of Motorcycle Sport Regulations (MoMS)).

Last year, Team SA finished 6th at the 2023 AJMX in the Northern Territory, featuring riders Tomi Doble, Riley Mullen, Ollie Paech, Emily Lambert, Ryder Woodrow, Danielle Churchett, Declan Smart and Nash Metcalfe. Below is the full contingent of the SA ‘young guns’ that raced in the red centre.

We look forward to seeing another large crew heading across the Nullarbor in 2024.

2024 SAMX Championship Round 4 Recap – West Coast MCC Rolls Out The Championship Red Carpet

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

In the fourth and penultimate chapter of this year’s SAMX Championship, the 2024 SA Motocross Championship descended upon Ceduna’s West Coast Motorcycle Club for a weekend of intense racing. As the Championship nears its climax and the competitive spirit intensifies, many racers faced the unique challenges of the West Coast track for the first time. With unpredictable tight margins separating class leaders and potential upheavals in the points standings, the weekend promised to play a pivotal role in the final sprint to the finish line.

Full results of the weekend:

  • Saturday’s Juniors – HERE.
  • Sunday’s Seniors – HERE.

Article images courtesy of Eric McConnochie. Reach out if you want to purchase any of these Championship action shots.

 

Sunday 28 July

Pro MX 1 & Pro MX 2

Continuing the fresh rivalries from Round 3 in Robe, Ceduna hosted a fiery showdown as the Pro MX1 premier class approached the Championship’s final leg. Siegah Ward, with a firm grip on the overall class win, maintained his dominance with a clean sweep of wins for the weekend. His Pro MX1 win is nearly secured, though the South Coast finale remains a chance for potential upsets. Shane Carpenter put up a strong fight but finished as the MX1 runner-up.

In MX2, second-placed contender Noah Fergusson missed Ceduna, allowing Wil Carpenter to extend his lead with a clean points sweep for the weekend. Zac Hoffrichter battled hard to secure second place, while Matthew Quin was in contention for third until a final heat crash ended his chances for extra points.

Women All-Powers

Defending champion Amy Bartsch is well on her way to another Women All-Powers Championship, showing strong form with a clean sweep of firsts across all heats. Championship second-place holder Emma Haylock couldn’t close the gap and settled for second with second-place finishes in all heats. Gemma Gers started strong in Heat 1 but fell to fourth after a mistake in Heat 2, with Lexy Hayes taking third.

Expert All-Powers

The 2024 Expert Championship lead is heating up, with current leader Aaron Van Zetten holding a 22-point advantage. Lucas Brerton, hot on his heels, secured the Round 4 win with a mix of first, second, and third-place finishes. He heads into Round 5 trailing Zetten by just a few points. Liam Buckley claimed second place for Round 4 with wins in Heat 2 and Heat 3, while Cody Loffer secured third with a consistent scorecard of 4, 3, and 2.

 

150/250cc 13-U16Yrs

Noah Rochow continued his winning streak, dominating the 150/250cc 13-U16Yrs class at Ceduna with a perfect weekend. Kye Little narrowly claimed second place over Campbell Cadd by just 2 points. Little’s results were second, fourth, and second, while Cadd finished with a fourth, second, and third.

Clubman

If the pressures of leading the Clubman Championship were affecting Ian Ellis, he didn’t show it. With a clean sweep of firsts, he now holds a commanding 44-point lead. Jayden Hank secured second place with consistent performances of second in both heats and fourth in the final, finishing just 4 points ahead of Harry Guy, who had results of third, fifth, and second.

Vets 35-44Yrs & Vets 45+

In the Vets 35-44 years class, David Murphy claimed top honours after a competitive weekend. Nigel Walsh secured the runner-up spot with consistent performances in Heat 1 and Heat 3, and a strong challenge in Heat 2.

For the Vets 45+ class, Championship leader Charlie Hollis continued his dominant run, despite Darren Averay closing in with a strong opening heat. Hollis finished with a 2, 2, 3 scorecard, while Averay settled for second and Heath Boundy rounded out the top three.

Saturday 27 July

100-125cc 13-U16Yrs

Heading into the final round of the Championship, Joshua Whitehorn emerged as the new front-runner in the 100-125cc 13-U16Yrs class. After an exceptional weekend, he secured both the round win and the Championship lead, ahead of Dylan Gromball. Jayke Hansen took the round runner-up with two third-place finishes and a second, narrowly edging out Gromball by just 2 points.

Great Southern Security 150/250cc 12-U16Yrs Girls

Emily Lambert solidified her Championship lead with a perfect weekend, taking first place in all heats. Danielle Churchett claimed second place for both the round and the Championship with consistent second-place finishes. Maddi Bahnisch narrowly edged out Ava Sparrow for third by just 2 points, setting the stage for an exciting Round 5.

85/150cc S/W 12-U16Yrs

Round 4 featured a fierce competition between Dylan Gromball and Declan Smart. Each heat came down to a final lap sprint, with Gromball managing to hold his own for the round win and continuing his dominance in the 2024 Championship. Xavier Freeborn took third place, closing the gap to just 15 points behind for Championship third.

Great Southern Security 85cc 11-U16Yrs Girls

Lacey Thompson and Maddi Bahnisch kept the crowds guessing in a close contest. Bahnisch took an early lead with wins in the first two heats, but Thompson responded with a Heat 3 victory. Despite this, Bahnisch took control of the Championship lead ahead of the final round. Matilda Ryan secured third place for the round and continues to hold bronze overall.

85/150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs

The 85/150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs class kept spectators entertained with tight racing. Ollie Paech claimed the round win by just 2 points with a scorecard of 2, 2, 1, ahead of Bodhi Austin and current Championship leader Riley Mullen. Riley narrowly holds onto the Championship lead by 6 points over Ollie.

65cc 10-12Yrs

Riley Mullen continued his stellar Championship run with another gold star weekend, taking the 65cc 10-12Yrs class win despite tough competition from Bodhi Austin and Lachlan Murdoch. Lachlan secured the round silver with a third, second, and second-place finish, edging out Championship second-place contender Bodhi Austin by just 2 points.

65cc 7-9Yrs

Kobe Smart and Bailey Thompson engaged in a fierce battle for heat points. Kobe took the early lead with a win in Heat 1, but Bailey claimed first in Heat 2. Thompson secured the final heat win and the round gold despite challenges, while Kobe finished second overall after a fifth-place finish in Heat 3. Ollie Brombal rounded out the podium in third, facing strong competition from fourth-place finisher Olli Morgan.

50cc 7-U9Yrs

With Championship leader Carter Williamson not competing in Round 4, Oliver Thredgold seized the opportunity to take the lead. Thredgold won the first two heats and faced a tight battle with Leo Williamson in the final race, ultimately securing the round win and taking the lead into Round 5.

Charging up for the grand finale of the 2024 SA Motocross Championship, preparations are underway for a standout showdown at South Coast Motocross Club on September 14th and 15th, 2024. Entries will open soon through Ridernet, so be sure to secure your place for the final round of the Championship.