Motocross

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

September 18, 2024 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

September 2, 2024 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

August 2, 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 24^th to the 28^th 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 16^th.

MSA will consider all applicants and announce the team on Friday 23^rd 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 6^th 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

July 31, 2024 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

July 24, 2024 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:

Sunday Practice and Race Order:

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

July 23, 2024 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