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INTERNATIONAL UPDATE FROM 4 TALENTED SOUTH AUSSIES!

Filed Under: All disciplines, Motocross, News, Speedway, Trials

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE FROM 4 TALENTED SOUTH AUSSIES!

Connor Hogan at the Trial GP 2019 Japan
After qualifying well inside the top 15 for round 2 of the Trial2 World Championship, Connor Hogan had a tough weekend at Motegi in Japan;
“A tough weekend for me here in Japan, with nothing really going right. Very muddy and slippery conditions across the two days. My riding wasn’t great on Saturday but I felt much more comfortable Sunday. However, I simply did not have luck on my side, I had many 5’s due to unforeseen problems inside the sections. Ended up 28th two days in a row which is very frustrating. Thanks to Dad for filling in as minder for the weekend.”
#rockhoppingsa #GRO #globalracingoil #Jitsie #thehellteam

 

Brian Anthony at the Sidecar-cross World Championship, Estonia
After scoring points in his first GP last weekend in France, this weekend was a bit tougher for Brian Anthony in Estonia;
“Kivioli GP was a tough one, in the qualification race I tweaked my leg/knee, which got was sore and I had a dead leg so struggled quite a lot with it.
Race one; we had a pretty good start from second row but got hit by another bike in the back which was no problem, but then in the next right turn we came together again, causing us to crash and Joe hit his hand on a post, but we kept on but with no googles and long way back, but in the end we decided to pull in to the pits to save ourselves for race 2.
In race 2 we had a good start again, but I had a lot of trouble with the leg/knee, I knew what I needed to do but had no power in my leg at all giving us bad stability on the bike. Then, to top off a tough weekend, with only few laps to go the engine started cutting out after quarter throttle, so we had to pull out unfortunately.
No excuses, races don’t stop for things like this, but we/I take positives out of it, as I learnt lots and my physical condition felt OK except for the leg/knee. So, will work on sorting that and keep working to do what I feel I can do, its certainly not easy but I wouldn’t be here if it was, I’d have stayed at home. And I finally got to go to the Kivioli GP, one I’d wanted to go to for so long! Week off next week then come back stronger at next German championship.”

Liam May in Germany
“Unfortunately I had to pull out of last night’s meeting in Gustrow due to a serious crash in race 2 resulting in a head and shoulder injury, also have withdrawn from the meeting in Herning Monday.
Hopefully I’ll be fit for next week in Czech Republic and Poland.
Thank you to all the medics and people who helped out!”

Brayden McGuiness in Europe!
Brayden had a busy weekend travelling around the north of Europe, taking in multiple countries, with some mixed results.
Friday night in Germany 6 points finishing 9th, 1 point short of a semi birth, with the meeting having 2 semis as per the Speedway GP format
After driving through the night to get to his Saturday Night Division 1 Teams Meeting, it was, unfortunately, rained off
And to finish the weekend off, Sunday night he scored 9 points in an open meeting at in Herning, Denmark

3 SOUTH AUSSIES IN TOP 10 OF THE 2019 WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

3 SOUTH AUSSIES IN TOP 10 OF THE 2019 WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

With the 2019 Women’s Australian Motocross Championships now done & dusted, the final points table has now come to light – and 3 South Aussie girls finished in the top 10, with Amy Bartsch also grabbing a top 5 finish in 5th, followed by Steph Cutler in 7th and Charlotte Berrill in 9th.

All 3 were consistent in their results, with Steph the only rider to have a problem in any of the races, with a flat tyre during the Monarto round. Other than that, top 10 finishes were the order of the day!

And while the top 3 of Rutledge, Moore & Brown were just that bit far in front in all the races, 4th to 10th was a close affair in most, giving our SA girls a challenge to look forward to in future years!

 

From Amy; “Massive weekend at Manjimup in WA racing the final round of the Australian Women’s Nationals. Coming out of MB I was sitting tied in 7th and desperately wanted to improve on that position. Went out for practice on Friday and took every session to gel with the track, thankfully I got myself sorted for the first race on Saturday finishing 6th. Sunday I was better for me as I got my head around the track and how it would form going 6,5,5 and finishing up the series in 5th in Australia.
Now I can honestly say that Manjimup is hands down the best track I have ridden and I will definitely be heading back in the future!”

From Steph; “Manjimup 15,000 is an event I have always wanted to ride and I finally got to cross it off my bucket list. And it sure as hell didn’t disappoint. Probably the most fun I’ve had on my bike, even when I was struggling I was still smiling. Started the 3rd round of the Women’s Championship in 11th. Went 5, 7, 6, 6 for the weekend and finished 7th in the Championship overall. Pretty stoked on the results after coming off a whole year not riding and lack of fitness.”

From Charlotte; “Overall final results for the Australian Women’s Championship 2019 published today – 9th overall in Australia!! My aim was to manage a better finish than my 24th finish last year and it’s a definite improvement! Thank you so much to everyone who makes this racing dream possible for me.”

With 2 rounds on home soil at Monarto (Murray Bridge) followed by the 3rd and final round at the famous Manjimup track in WA, it made for a long trek across the Nullabor for all of the riders, and especially those from the Eastern states.

Huge congratulations to all of the MX women for making the commitment to ride the 2109 Championship, which had a total of 25 women ride at least one of the rounds, so great numbers going forward.

With thanks to JF Photography for the photos from Manjimup – awesome!

Overall

Number

Name

Murray Bridge

Manjimup

 TOTAL

1

1

Meghan Rutledge

140

131

271

2

86

Jessica Moore

122

137

259

3

18

Maddy Brown 

122

120

242

4

655

Kara Cats

102

112

214

5

5

Amy Bartsch

92

102

194

6

49

Tanesha Harnett

92

97

189

7

24

Steph Cutler

77

100

177

8

4

Megan Bagnall

57

92

149

9

758

Charlotte Berrill

63

75

138

10

22

Tahlia Lang

58

76

134

2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND 2 ENTRIES CLOSE @ MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND 2 ENTRIES CLOSE @ MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

As it is now (almost) 10.00am on Tuesday morning, and with the holiday Monday catching a few people out, just a reminder that entries close for round 2 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 SA Motocross Championships will close in roughly 14 hours – at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

 

Late entries will be open until 5.00pm on Wednesday the 12th, but with a $50.00 late entry fee – so jump onto Ridernet and get your entry in today!

https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com/EventManager

The Keith & Districts MCC and Andy Caldecott Park always put on a great weekend’s racing, so get around it – camping allowed and a full canteen stocked and ready with hot & cold food and drinks for the whole weekend!

 

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! 

A RIDE DAY WEEKEND!

Filed Under: All disciplines, Motocross, News, Road Racing

RIDE DAYS

This long weekend will see a number of Ride Days happening, off road and on, 2 wheels and 4!

Here are the details – if you need more info, contact the Club’s through their websites or social media outlets! 

MOTOCROSS

MRA – GILLMAN

Track will be open on Saturday 8.30am till 1.30pm come and enjoy the new design and see what everyone is going on about

$40 non-member
$30 member 
$35 one day licence (if required)

Also having sausage sizzle; $2.50 with onion

Soft drinks $2.50

SOUTH COAST

Ride Day Fees
Junior Member $25
Senior Member $35
Non Member + $10 extra
One day Licence $40

Save time and enter through Ridernet;
Anyone needing to buy a 1 day licence hope online and save yourself $10.00, Ridernet $30.00 on the day $40.00
Please remember to bring your licence or virtual card (Ridernet app) and membership sticker to sign to speed things up.
https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com/EventManager/EM_RegEventInformation.aspx?EventId=39%2bRiPMu1VUcU7%2fI3qDS0o7HXol%2b%2fdM8

QUADS

For those with a taste for bikes with 4 wheels, Quadriders will have their Meningie property open this weekend with onsite camping, with showers & toilets, and catering in the form of the Meningie Main Street less than a kilometre away!

For all the details, head to the Quadriders website; http://www.quadriderssa.com.au/

ROAD RACE

This Sunday the 9th of June at Mallala!

Click on the link below for more information and to enter;

https://www.mallala.com/events/mmsp-ride-day-9th-june

Please note:

– Each entry must be purchased in a separate transaction.

– Online entries ($180) will close tonight @ Midnight, Thursday 6th June 2019.

– Remaining places will be open to register on the day ($180).

Entry fee includes;

– 6 x 15 minute on track sessions (groups of maximum 35 on track at a time)

80+ SOUTH AUSSIES TO TACKLE FINKE THIS WEEKEND!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability

Over 80 South Australian riders, including a couple expat Croweaters, on 2 & 4 wheels will tackle one of Australia’s most iconic events, the Finke Desert Race, starting & finishing this weekend in Alice Springs.

For those who don’t know what ‘Finke’ is;
The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community. The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

“Finke” as it is commonly known, is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult offroad courses in one of the most remote places in the world. Finke is unique and the most fun you can have with a helmet on!

The above is straight off their website – and says it all in a nutshell really!
For all of the information – including the rider list – so you can see who from SA is having a crack – head to; www.finkedesertrace.com.au

Their website also includes all the details for spectators and where you can and can’t go, or camp along the track, as well as what is happening in and around Alice Springs during the week long event.

Leading the SA Charge will be Kent Collins (#4) and Daniel Banks (#13), with Kent keen to get onto the podium after finishing 4th outright last year, with Dan keen to crack the top 10 after finishing 13th in 2018! 

Good luck to all of our South Australian contingent in the ‘Red Centre’ this weekend