Motocross

2019 EP SERIES (FOR MOTOCROSS); A GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE WEST!

April 23, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News

The calm before the storm! (pic credit – Kelli Hoffrichter)

2019 EP SERIES; A GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE WEST!

South Australia’s west coast clubs have held the 2019 EP Series (Eyre Peninsula) for motocross and was well supported over the three rounds, hosted by the Port Lincoln, West Coast (Ceduna) and Whyalla clubs. Riders from as far as Crystal Brook, Roxby Downs and Adelaide attended each meeting that helped bring rider numbers to almost 150 for the series, and all commented how much fun they had riding at the country clubs. This is a true reflection of the hospitality of the members and the hard work they all put into the preparation and running of the Series.

All three clubs had tough weather conditions to deal with due to event being run in the heat of a drought, with no rain to assist with dust control so endless amounts of water, read truck loads, went into each track, but it was a battle.

Pt Lincoln rebuilt its track with a new layout that proved to be a winner with all competitors enjoying the more flowing and new passing opportunities available. National rider Izac Maule came and competed and showed how fast a MX bike can be ridden with fellow riders and spectators amazed at his skills.

Ceduna (West Coast MCC) hosted round two and was a good practice run for their South Australian Championship round later this year and also had a top national rider Daniel Banks attend. Daniel rode with great speed and style to take the win and as always looked very smooth and casual while on the bike.

Whyalla was the last round and this was where all the hard work for the riders added up to their well-earned titles and for the annual club shield to be presented. All classes were hotly contested with some amazing racing throughout the whole series and to all riders’ credit done cleanly without any incidents between competitors.

A huge thanks, from all 3 clubs, must go out to all the people that helped at each event, without these dedicated volunteers the series simply wouldn’t happen, with the interclub assistance amazing to see.

Also to all of the sponsors that helped each club, it is always desperately needed and greatly appreciated by all involved.

The 2019 EP Series final results are;


MX1	1ST	SIEGAH WARD	MX2 INT	1ST	RHYS KEMP
	2ND	ZAC HOFFRICHTER		2ND	JARED HOFFRICHTER
	3RD	ROHAN LAMBEFF		3RD	BRETT RAE

450cc INT	1ST	ADAM SPIKIN	CLUB 450cc	1ST	MARK PHILLIPS
	2ND	JESSE KEMP		2ND	PHIL TABONE
	3RD	MATT VLACHOULIS		3RD	JASON RAE

VETERANS	1ST	ADAM McLEAN	JUNIOR 125cc	1ST	JACK SECKER
	2ND	CLINT LETTON		2ND	JAMAYAH CRAIG
	3RD	NATHAN MILLER		3RD	JACK LIENERT

85cc BIG WHEEL	1ST	BANJO LAWRENCE	65cc 9-U12	1ST	KOBY MILLER
	2ND	CAMPBELL O’BRIEN		2ND	SARI LETTON
	3RD	BEN DIXON		3RD	BLAKE PHILLIPS

65cc 7-9 YEARS	1ST	LEVI ROSS	50cc DIV 2	1ST	TAO LETTON
	2ND	SAM DIXON		2ND	KYLAN MILLER
				3RD	BLAKE SMITH

The overall Club points went to Pt Lincoln with six class wins five second placings and two third places so a big congratulations to those riders from Pt Lincoln club.

Whyalla came in second place with Ceduna in third position but at the end of the day it only really mattered about the riders’ enjoyment and the spirit between the fellow country clubs,

All 3 of the Eyre Peninsula Clubs extend the invitation to any riders in the state to come and ride their club days. Or if you like compete in our next EP Series we are sure you will be surprised at the competition and hospitality available .

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR ROUND 1 OF THE ‘EAGLE TRAILERS & CAMPERS’ 2019 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MX CHAMPIONSHIP

April 18, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

With more info to come next week in regards to the specifics of round 1 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 South Australian MX Championships, it can now be announced that;

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR ROUND 1 ON MAY 11 & 12!

And there will be a cranking canteen in action all weekend, and camping will be allowed – but full details on this will only be released in the coming weeks – so stay tuned with the swag at the ready!

COMPETITOR INFORMATION & RACE ENTRY

Entries will be open at least four weeks prior to each event through RiderNet and close Midnight on the Tuesday prior to the event date.
Entries will only be received ONLINE with no exceptions to this rule. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure all information entered is correct prior to completing the entry to ensure they are eligible for the entered class.
Late Entries will only be accepted up until 5:00pm Wednesday before the event, with an additional $50 late entry fee.
Junior riders may be requested to produce their junior log book with the appropriate endorsement at rider sign-in for their entered category.
Riders under the age of 18 years, if not accompanied by parents, must have a guardianship form filled out prior to the event and presented at sign-in. The guardian must be over 18 years of age and have ID. Riders under the age of 18 must have their parent/legal guardian present with them at sign-in
LINK TO ENTER FOR ROUND 1; https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com

THIS EASTER WEEKEND IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA!

April 17, 2019 Filed Under: All disciplines, Dirt Track, Motocross, News, Road Racing, Speedway, Trials

THIS EASTER WEEKEND IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA!

So, what’s on in South Oz this Easter weekend – well, there’s a bit on to satisfy most really!

Let’s have a look!

Saturday night – Final Sidewinders meeting for the season – the President’s Cup & ANZAC meeting

For those not in the know, Sidewinders is a junior speedway club for children aged 4 years to 16 years. They race 125cc solos, 250cc sidecars, and mini bikes.

Join them for their ANZAC and Presidents Cup meeting. A meeting in honour of our ANZACs and to present the Presidents Trophy.

This is their last meeting of the season, so let’s support their juniors who have made the Sidewinders season such a success.

Gates open at 4.30pm with the pits open until practise starts for all to have a wander amongst the bikes. Full canteen open all night and easy access for all.

North Terrace, Wingfield – the venue to see tomorrow’s champions in action – today!

Friday to Sunday – Mount Gambier’s Mac Park hosts the 2^nd round of the SA Road Race Championships, which is run alongside the Easter Cup

Easter weekend will see McNamara Park Raceway come alive with round 2 of the SA Road race Championships run in conjunction with the BEARS National Challenge and the annual Mac Park Easter Cup.

Strong fields will be contesting all classes so the racing should again prove spectacular.

Last year’s winner and current State Championship leader William Strugnell will again be the rider to beat, but several local riders will be looking for good results.

Mac Park regulars Darren Trotter and Rusty Crane will line up on their 1000cc Superbikes and hope their experience and track knowledge will work in their favour.

Australian Superbike Championship Supersport contender Dallas Skeer will again line up, and with his experience in the national series will be looking to go one better than his runner up spot in 2018.

Qualifying will take place on Saturday morning with racing starting around midday and continuing all day Sunday, concluding with the Easter Cup feature race.

As usual, the canteen will be open all weekend with bar facilities available in the afternoons. Entry is $10.00 per day or $15.00 for the weekend.

Saturday & Sunday – Port Pirie host their annual King of the Gulf MX

Port Pirie host the SA motocross season opener & its first major event for the year – the Port Pirie MCC’s annual Easter pilgrimage to their track for the long running ‘King of the Gulf’ meeting – which will also feature the ‘Prince of the Gulf’ and ‘Classic King of the Gulf’ events as well – plus the running of the 2019 ‘SA Women’s Motocross Cup’!

The Port Pirie Club are also excited to announce some great partnerships for all 4 feature events in 2019, and thank them for their continued support of these events, the Port Pirie MCC and motorcycle sport here in SA;

King of the Gulf; Boats & Bikes Port Pirie

SA Women’s Motocross Cup; Hallett Concrete

Prince of the Gulf; Nyrstar

Classic King of the Gulf; Smart Refrigeration

Where else would you rather be at Easter – great viewing to be had at this family friendly venue, and, the awesome Port Pirie canteen will be in action all weekend with hold & cold food & drinks, and there will also be full bar facilities.

Best ‘Do a Molly’ – and – do yourself a favour and get to any of these great events over the Easter weekend!!

Also –

A large(ish) contingent of the Trials SA crew will be making the long trek to ride the Glenmaggie Easter Trial, at Glenmaggie, just the other side of Traralgon in South East Victoria, which is Australia’s biggest yearly trial outside of the Australian Championships, and on an amazing property that is the traditional home of the event. A great way to kick off the season of trials for many riders around the country.

Good luck also to all of our South Australian speedway sidecar teams that have made, or are making the long trek north for this weekend’s Australian Junior & Senior Sidecar Championships, which are being held at Pioneer Park Speedway, which is in Brendon in Queensland. A long drive after the World Cup & Oceania Championships, to end what has been a full on season for the teams.

Plus;

Broadford is on as well!

With the Easter long weekend fast approaching, the Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza (SIBBB) is once again high on the lists of many as a ‘must see’!

The 2019 SIBBB runs from 19-21 April at the Broadford State Motorcycle Complex, Victoria.

Don’t delay on this fantastic opportunity to see featured, some of Australia’s most prestigious competitors, including Jason and Phil Crump!

The SIBBB is also bringing out an amazing number of sidecars this year. What started as an idea to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the release of the Honda 750/4 morphed into the golden question: “Did you know the first Honda 750 in Australia brought in ahead of the official release was destined for a sidecar motor?”

Landing upon such a substantially valuable nugget of information kicked the Motorcycling Australia Museum & Heritage Committee into action, introducing a new three wheeled push at the annual Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza (SIBBB).

The 2019 SIBBB will showcase sidecars from a variety of disciplines and coveted eras, with the different eras of development characterized by the era in which they were originally made.

Stay tuned on all SIBBB news and updates as they roll in via the Motorcycling Australia website, Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to follow the SIBBB Facebook page for further real time updates!

ALEX LARWOOD SELECTED TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA AT THE WJMX TO BE HELD IN RUSSIA!

April 10, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

Motorcyling Australia have just released the Australian team members to represent Australia at the 2019 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship (WJMX) – with a huge congratulations to Alex & all of Team Larwood from all in the Motorcycling SA community.

Read the whole Motorcycling SA Press Release below!

From Motorcycling Australia;

As we edge closer to July, it is with great pride that Motorcycling Australia (MA) officially announce the selected competitors chosen for Team Australia in the 2019 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship (WJMX). Heading to Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, Moscow, will be six competitors across three classes, alongside the 2019 Team Manager, Mark Willingham.

With over 20 nations expected to take part in the internationally renowned event, Team Australia will land in Russia with a large target on their back as the nation to beat this year! 2018 was the year of Australian domination in WJMX, with our own Bailey Malkiewicz taking out the WJMX 125cc Championship, Braden Plath taking out the WJMX 65cc World Cup and Australia being awarded the 2019 Team of Nations trophy!

The 2019 WJMX classes Team Australia riders have been selected for include:

FIM Junior 65cc Motocross World Cup: Age Restrictions-minimum 10 years of age and maximum 12 years of age
FIM Junior 85cc Motocross World Championship: Age Restrictions-minimum 12 years of age and maximum 14 years of age
FIM Junior 125cc Motocross World Championship: Age Restrictions- minimum 13 years of age and maximum 17 years of age.

The riders selected to fly the green and gold this year are as follows:
2019 WJMX 65cc Class:

Kayden Minear
Ky Woods

2019 WJMX 85cc Class:

Cambell Williams
Ryder Kingsford

2019 WJMX 125cc Class:

Alex Larwood
Blake Fox

“I’m looking forward to this year’s trip to Russia! We have a fantastic group of riders this year that brings a variety of experienced and first-timers to the table, as far as overseas trips go,” explained Willingham.

“This collection of riders are all products from our successful 2018 event in Horsham, so they understand what it takes to win but also how to work together as a team who represents their nation.”

MA thanks all applicants for their submissions during the application period and wishes the 2019 Team Australia all the very best as they jet over to Russia in July.

All queries regarding team selection should be forwarded to 2019 Team Manager, Mark Willingham, via mark@eagerpig.com.au.

MA will be following the progress of our riders from “down under” closely, and you can get updated on all news and updates via the MA website, Facebook and Instagram.

ONLY 4 WEEKS UNTIL THE ANNUAL ‘KING OF THE GULF’ @ EASTER!

March 20, 2019 Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

4 WEEKS UNTIL THE ANNUAL ‘KING OF THE GULF’ @ EASTER!

2018 King of the Gulf, Mitch Norris & 2018 SA Women’s Motocross Cup winner, Steph Cutler

Yep, only 4 weeks until the SA motocross season hosts its first major event for the year – the Port Pirie MCC’s annual Easter pilgrimage to their track for the long running ‘King of the Gulf’ meeting – which will also feature the ‘Prince of the Gulf’ and ‘Classic King of the Gulf’ events as well – plus the running of the 2019 ‘SA Women’s Motocross Cup’!

Supp regs & entries are now available on the Motorcycling SA website under the supp regs icon and scroll down to MX; https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/C1950308-Port-Pirie-MCC-Prince-King-and-Classic-King-of-the-Gulf-and-the-SA-Womans-Cup-20-21-April-2019l.pdf

King of the Gulf; Boats & Bikes Port Pirie

SA Women’s Motocross Cup; Hallett Concrete

Prince of the Gulf; Nyrstar

Classic King of the Gulf; Smart Refrigeration

Best ‘Do a Molly’ – and – do your self a favour and be there!

SA WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CUP – ENTRIES OPEN!

March 13, 2019 Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, SAORC

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019 ‘HALLETT CONCRETE’ SA WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CUP!

The event will be part of the annual Easter ‘King of the Gulf’ meeting run by the Port Pirie MCC on April 20 & 21

Supp regs & entry forms here; https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/supp-regs/

www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/C1950308-Port-Pirie-MCC-Prince-King-and-Classic-King-of-the-Gulf-and-the-SA-Womans-Cup-20-21-April-2019l.pdf