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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.

2024 SAMX Championship Round 4 Preview – Championship Contenders Gear Up For Ceduna

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

As the 2024 SA Motocross Championship nears its climax, Round 4 promises to ramp up the action this weekend at the West Coast Motorcycle Club, with the beautiful Ceduna landscape providing the perfect setting for the penultimate showdown.

With the deadline for late entries past and the first gate drop on the horizon, Round 4 is set to be a thrilling two days of Championship-defining moments.

Join the road trip to Ceduna and show your support for our series sponsors—Three 3s Apparel and Merch and Great Southern Security—who are instrumental in backing the 2024 Championship. Let’s celebrate and support those who fuel the excitement of SA’s premier motocross series!

Entry List:

Continuing his Pro MX2 lead by just 2 points, Wil Carpenter will be looking for any opportunity to extend his advantage over current Championship second-place rider Noah Ferguson.

Wil Carpenter #87 – Image: Eric McConnochie.

Reigning MX Women’s All Powers champion Amy Bartsch is set to defend her lead after winning the last two rounds. She’ll face fierce competition from the close runner-up, Emma Haylock, as both riders vie for round bragging rights and the overall Championship title.

Amy Bartsch #5 – Image: Eric McConnochie.

In the Vets 45+ class, a potential Championship lead change looms as Charlie Hollis prepares to put up a strong fight to hold onto the top spot, whilst Darren Averay continues his quest to catch up, trailing just 29 points behind.

Charlie Hollis #2 is ready to put up more battles this weekend – Image: Eric McConnochie. 

Highlighting South Australia’s rising talent, over 38 racers will compete in the Mini Lites classes, including 85cc 2-stroke and 150cc 4-stroke, across the 9 to U12 and 12 to U16 age groups. The Junior Lites fields—featuring 100cc-150cc 2-stroke and 200cc-250cc 4-stroke—promise high levels of competition.

Can current Championship leader Noah Rochow maintain his winning streak in the 13 to U16 classes for 100cc-150cc 2-stroke and 200cc-250cc 4-stroke, or will the hard-charging Kye Little, among others, shake up the points table?

Noah Rochow #535 – Image: Eric McConnochie.

Riley Mullen, fresh off his outright and class win at Hattah, will defend his joint Championship lead in both the 85cc/150cc (9 to U12) and 65cc (10 to U12) classes. With a host of young talents joining him, only time will tell if he can achieve a clean sweep for 2024.

Riley Mullen #118 – Image: Eric McConnochie.

Maddison Bahnisch is one to watch as she heads into the round with ambitions to close the gap and seize control of the 2024 Great Southern Security 85cc/150cc All Wheels Girls Championship. With current leader Lacy Thompson not making the trip, the class Championship is poised for a potential shakeup.

Madison Bahnisch #66 – Image: Eric McConnochie.

Additionally, fans can look forward to a packed weekend lineup featuring the down-to-the-wire action of ProMX 1, MX Women’s All Powers, Expert All Powers, Vets 35-44 Years, 100-125cc (13-U16 Years), Great Southern Security 150/250cc (12-U16 Years Girls), 65cc (7-U9), 50cc (7-U9), and a fantastic array of non-competitive demo riders taking to the track.

Where:

Nestled on the stunning Far West Coast of South Australia, Ceduna is the ideal destination for a family getaway, offering an incredible opportunity to witness South Australia’s top motocross talents in action. With the West Coast Motorcycle Club just 15 minutes from Ceduna’s Town Centre, SAMX fans can easily enjoy local hospitality and a range of accommodation options, including camping. Make the most of this fantastic weekend, complete with non-stop motocross excitement!

Plan your Trip to Ceduna – HERE.

 

Spectator Information:

The West Coast Motorcycle Club canteen is all stocked up and ready to keep everyone fed & hydrated throughout the massive two days of racing, so no worries if you leave your lunch at home.

To make your weekend even better and save on your getaway budget, SAMX fans can enjoy all the action with free entry on both days! With ample trackside viewing and a vibrant atmosphere, Ceduna promises to be an unforgettable weekend escape. Don’t miss out on the excitement!

Time Schedule:

       

Saturday Practice and Race Order:

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Live Timing:

SAMX fans and racers can keep up to date with all the live timing updates through the Mylaps Speedhive Page, or you can download the MYLAPS app via the App Store or Google Play.*

Socials* 

Keep yourself in the loop with all the thrilling developments of the 2024 SAMX Championship! For updates on the Championship, follow SA Motocross. And don’t miss out on the latest from the hosting club, West Coast Motorcycle Club —be sure to give them a follow too. Stay connected and gear up for an exhilarating end to this year’s Championship!

Official Calendar for the 2024 SA Motocross Championship –

ProMX Round 6 Recap: SA Riders Push for Points in Toowoomba

Filed Under: Motocross, News

As we turn the corner into the final sprint of the 2024 ProMX Championship, our South Australian team made the journey to Toowoomba, QLD, for all the action-packed excitement of Round 6 last weekend. With the Championship points tables tightening up and every race becoming crucial for those coveted final spots, our SA team put it all on the line to hold their own in these final championship challenges. Let’s take a quick look at just some of the stories from the weekend.

As Brett Metcalfe edges ever closer to his final ProMX race before retirement at the end of the year, he entered this round in good form, well within the championship fight for the top 5, trailing by just 9 points. Metcalfe pushed hard to secure a strong qualifying position, finishing 11th in the premier Thor MX1 competition class, narrowly missing a top 10 spot by just 0.137 seconds behind Queensland’s Luke Zielinski. Determined to pick up as many valuable championship points as possible, he worked his way up from 12th on the opening lap to secure 9th place in the weekend’s Race 1 opener. Keeping the momentum going, Metcalfe staged an early charge in Race 2 but eventually relinquished some positions. In a final down-to-the-line battle, he claimed another 9th-place finish, this time ahead of Queensland’s Levi Rogers.

@metty_24 Pushing hard for that final Championship sprint – Image thanks to Eric McConnochie.

Edging his way ever so closer to the pointy end of the Pirelli MX2 Championship, Alex Larwood could taste that top 5 coming into the round, trailing by just 7 points. He started his Toowoomba outing with a 10th-place qualifying in the exceptionally tight competition, trailing ninth place by 0.277 seconds and just under 3.5 seconds off first. Race 1 saw an early setback, reducing Larwood by 3 positions in the first lap, but looking calm and collected, he turned it around to climb back up 6 places, rounding out lap 2. Coming down to the line, he had a final showdown with Kayden Minear to finish 6th, tantalizingly closer to those top 5 points. With a much better Race 2 start, Larwood got to work early, claiming position after position until finally rounding out his Race 2 endeavours, just missing that elusive podium in fourth behind Queensland’s Jayce Cosford. Larwood now trails the championship top 5 by just 6 points.

Could we see @alex.larwood land another podium before the final 2024 ProMX chequered flag?? – Image thanks to Foremost Media.

Returning to all the action in the Elilift MX Women’s class, Emily Lambert had her sights firmly set on closing that 1-point gap to break into the championship top 10. From qualifying, she looked well on her way, taking tenth place behind WA’s Leah Rimbas by just over 2 seconds in the class opener. Race 1 saw hopes of a top-5 finish with an early charge through the pack, but after relentless position challenges, she relinquished the lead and took 8th to round out Heat 1. Lambert pushed hard from the opening of Heat 2 with hopes of holding onto 6th place until a mistake on lap 5 saw her fall back to 11th. Despite making a recovery dash up to 9th late in the race, the competition from New Zealand’s Karaitiana Horne and Western Australia’s Tahlia O’Hare saw her finish her Heat 2 endeavours in 11th, ahead of fellow South Aussie Amy Bartsch. Lambert, now 10th in the championship, sits 1 point behind Madison Healey and Bella Burke, who are tied on 62 points.

@E_lambert17 looking cool & collected under the ProMX pressures – Image thanks to Mental4moto.

Giving our SA riders a well-earned breather, sights are turning to the next ProMX Championship outing as round 7 heads to the Sunshine State, Queensland’s MX farm, on the 11th of August.

Get all the 2024 ProMX action –

WEBSITE;             www.auspromx.com.au

SOCIALS;              www.facebook.com/ProMXAustralianMotocrossChampionship & www.instagram.com/auspromx/

RESULTS;             https://www.computime.com.au/Default 

 

South Australia round 6 results – Plus, where our riders are sitting in the Championship.

HEAT 1 REAT 2 ROUND OVERALL 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP OVERALL
THOR MX1 (after round 6)
Brett Metcalfe 9th 9th 9th 6th
Siegah Ward 20th 22nd 21st 17th
PIRELLI MX2 (after final round 6)
Alex Larwood 7th 4th 5th 6th
Mitch Norris DNS 19th 22nd 28th
EZILIFT MX WOMEN  (after round 3)
Emily Lambert 8th 11th 9th 10th
Amy Bartsch 13th 12th 12th 14th
Tarja Morris 20th 19th 20th 24th

108+ South Australians Take On The Hattah Journey For 2024

Filed Under: Motocross, News

This weekend back for another year, over 108 South Aussie talents are making the annual journey up to Victoria’s North West for the landmark Hattah Desert Race, with competition numbers of over 860 seniors and Juniors taking to the course over the weekend, the pressure is set to go through the roof. With a proven track history of success under these conditions, we can’t wait to see what our South Aussies will pull out of the bag for 2024.

Competing in the stacked 251-450 4-Stroke class for 2024, AORC talents Max Price and Chad Sparrow are aiming to make this their standout year, joining the dominant senior class of talents. Adding to the excitement and ready to mix it with the best, Jacob Craig and Jayden Pilgrim will bring their solid interstate enduro experience to the competition.

Chad Sparrow set to make Hattah his year for 2024. Image by Aaryn Minerds.

Back to tackle the Ladies Tenacious Women of Hattah 4 Laps after securing the 2023 third-place Emma Haylock will be looking for a chance to take over the top spot for 2024. She will be joined by the returning force of Aimee Butler, Chloe Barton, Meg Pitchford and taking on Hattah for the first time in 2024, Leticia Foster.

Emma Haylock #987

Proving that age is just a number, Leigh Bentley is among the impressive South Australian talents ready to make a mark in the 2024 senior Masters 45 years and over Hattah outing.

As a nod to the exceptional talent emerging from South Australia, the dominant class of South Australian entries is the Junior 200CC – 250CC 4 STK – 13 to under 16 years class for 2024. A total of 26 South Aussies are set to take on this challenge.

The competition is certainly going to heat up with talents in the class, including young Ollie Gear, who narrowly missed the class win in 2023 with a tight second place and the rising talent of Harry Gilbertson, who is moving into the class for 2024 after a 2023 win in the 85CC 2 STK and 150CC 4 STK 12-U16 years class.

Ollie Gear #521A – Image by Fullnoise.com.au

Will we see a repeat of dominance in the 85CC 2STK and 150CC 4 STK – 9-U12 class after both Levi Rossi and Declan Smart took the top steps in 2023 for the 85CC 2STK and 150CC 4 STK 9 to under 12 contingent? Joining the lads with podium expertise is a hard-charging Riley Mullen stepping into the 85cc 9 to under 12 after taking last year’s 65CC – 9 – U13 class win.  

Levi Rossi #138
Declan Smart #211 

With fierce competition in the 65cc 9 – U13 class, South Australia’s Bodhi Austin and Ollie Bromball are just two of our bright young motocross talents heading to Hattah this year. Also making the trip are Charlize Waldhuter, Matilda Ryan, Airlie Colwill, and Asha Wilson, all ready to showcase their developing skills in a standout lineup of Australian Junior Girls motocross competitors.

Bodhi Austin – Image by Eric McConnochie.
Charlize Waldhuter – Image by Eric McConnochie.

For those tracking the Hattah adventure from home, Saturday will feature the junior classes (small and big wheel) vying for Hattah glory, before the senior prologue wraps up at the end of the day. On Sunday, the seniors pick up right where they left off for a full day of racing.

To keep up with all the Hattah action make sure you follow the journey through –