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Motocross

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

108+ South Australians Take On The Hattah Journey For 2024

July 4, 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 – 

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Results: 2024 SAMX Championships Round 3 – Sand Battle and Points Dashes At Robe

July 3, 2024 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

Round 3 of the 2024 SA Motocross Championship, presented by Three 3s Apparel and Merchandise & Great Southern Security, marked an exciting new chapter as Robe Motorsports Club hosted riders from across South Australia and beyond. With the Championship entering its final stage and points battle intensifying, the sand track at Robe provided the perfect backdrop for high-stakes racing.

Full Results of the Weekend:

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

Capturing the premium racing action over the weekend were Josh Reynolds and Eric McConnochie. As always, they have all the SAMX Round 3 action shot memories available for purchase.

Article photos thanks to Eric McConnochie. 

Sunday 30 June

Pro MX1

 The premier classes MX1 & MX 2 were combined, creating fresh rivalry battles as Championship points remained at the forefront of competitor’s minds. In the end, it was Siegah Ward’s weekend that strengthened his grip on the 2024 Championship with a clean sweep of wins across all heats. Despite some promising challenges, his streak proved too strong for his closest rival, Mitch Norris, to overcome. Norris’s consistency secured him second place in MX1, ahead of Matt Clark, who put up a fantastic fight but ultimately finished third in the round.

Pro MX2

Adding to the Mx 2 field intrigue, Mitch Norris emerged as the MX2 winner after narrowly edged out the current MX2 Championship second-place rider, Wil Carpenter, with Caleb Walker rounding out the podium in third.

Women All-Powers

Reigning Women All-Powers Champion Amy Bartsch entered the round with just a 1-point lead over Emma Haylock. Despite facing intense pressure, Bartsch secured the round win, while Haylock consistently finished in second place. Jessica Bennett started strong with a third-place finish in Heat 1. Although she faced a setback in Heat 2, she locked in her focus to take third in the final heat, ultimately finishing third in class for the Robe outing.

Expert All-Powers

Returning from an absence in Round 2, Denzel Woulfe delivered an exceptional performance at Robe. From the opening laps, Woulfe asserted his dominance, completing a clean sweep of wins and securing first place overall for the weekend. Aaron Van Zetten battled through a tough field, earning second place overall with consistent performances across the heats. Lucas Brereton looked poised for a round silver with strong finishes in the initial heats but a mistake in Heat 3 relegated him to 14th, settling for the round third place overall.

150/250cc 13-U16Yrs

Noah Rochow continued his Round 2 clean sweep with dominant wins across the weekend heats, finishing each race with over a 15-second gap to the field. The battle for second and third was much tighter, with Cambell Cadd and Kye Little exchanging positions in Heats 2 and 3. Both riders ended up tied with 62 points, but Cadd claimed second place for the round due to his higher finish in the final heat, leaving Little in third.

Clubman

Harry Lashford looked like a man on a mission from the opening heat, grabbing early points and aiming to cause an upset in the Championship standings. Heat 2 threw a spanner in his clean sweep plans with a 6th-place finish, allowing the consistency of Ian Ellis to take control at the front. Despite a second-place comeback in Heat 3, Lashford could not close the gap on a flying Ellis. He settled for second in the round, with Ellis taking the overall win and Harry Guy coming away with a 3-4-3 scorecard across his heats. Ellis was all smiles as he took over the Championship hot seat with the round victory.

Vets 35-44Yrs & Vets 45+

In the Vets 35-44 years class, Warren Carroll entered with a strong Championship lead ahead of Bradleigh Thompson. After a heat 1 down-to-the-line charge, Thompson claimed the early edge with Carroll just 0.574 seconds back. Thompson’s Heat 2 win put him in contention for a clean sweep until Carroll gained the upper hand in the final race. Carroll took the round win, with Thompson continuing to close the gap on Carroll’s 2023 reign, and Craig Hepburn securing third for the round.

In the Vets 45+ class, Charlie Hollis continued his 2024 Gold standard run with a clean sweep of wins across the three heats. Championship second overall rider Darren Averay finished with a 2-2-3 scorecard, while Anthony Slade and Heath Boundy fought for the final podium step. Boundy took the Heat 1 edge, but Slade’s Heat 2 win allowed him to take third overall for the round.

Saturday 29 June

100-125cc 13-U16Yrs

With top Championship contenders Jayke Hansen and Noah James missing the Robe SAMX trip, Joshua Whitehorn seized the opportunity to make his move. Despite stiff competition, Whitehorn held off Dylan Gromball and Cambell Cadd to claim the round win, with Cadd taking the round silver and Gromball rounding out the top three.

Great Southern Security

150/250cc 12-U16Yrs Girls

Emily Lambert extended her Championship lead with a fantastic weekend outing at Robe, securing wins across all heats. Charlize Waldhuter’s clean run of second-place finishes elevated her to second in the Championships, while Danielle Churchett finished third for both the round and overall standings.

85/150cc S/W 12-U16Yrs

Dylan Gromball and Declan Smart delivered a closely matched showdown, with Dylan taking the first two wins and Declan winning the final heat. Dylan continues to lead the Championship, with Declan closing in. Caleb Churchett’s consistent third-place finishes earned him third for the round, while Xavier Freeborn had a mixed weekend, finishing ninth overall for the round.

Great Southern Security

85cc 11-U16Yrs Girls

With a history of matched competition between Lacey Thompson, Matilda Ryan, and Maddi Bahnisch, Robe did not disappoint. Lacey Thompson secured the overall round victory with a 1st and two 2nd-place finishes, just 2 points ahead of Matilda Ryan and 4 points ahead of Maddi Bahnisch.

85/150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs

With Championship points leader Mason Ezergailis missing the Robe round, Riley Mullen took advantage and claimed the Championship lead with a 1st, 3rd, and 1st-place finish. Ollie Paech secured second place for the round with a 3-1-2 scorecard, ahead of Bodhi Austin, who had a strong weekend amidst the on-track rivalries.

65cc 10-12Yrs

From the first gate drop, Riley Mullen, Lachlan Murdoch, and Bodhi Austin put on a thrilling show, with just 2.883 seconds separating the top three. Riley’s early wins in Heats 1 and 2 gave him the overall win by the narrowest of margins, with Lachlan Murdoch and Bodhi Austin rounding out the podium.

65cc 7-9Yrs

Championship leader Kobe Smart held off challenges throughout the weekend, including a dramatic Heat 2 sprint where he edged out Bailey Thompson by just 0.347 seconds. With two first-place finishes and a third, Smart maintained his Championship lead, with Bailey Thompson and David Bamford finishing second and third, respectively.

50cc 7-U9Yrs

Oliver Thredgold continued to improve, taking the round win ahead of Championship leader Carter Williamson. Despite the close competition, Carter retained the Championship lead. Nash Lamb narrowly held off Hudson Hitch for third place in the class.

With bags and gear already packed, the 2024 SA Motocross Championship is set to heat up for Round 4 action as riders, teams, family, and friends prepare for a trip to West Coast Motorcycle Club in Ceduna on July 27th & 28th. Get a jump start on planning your visit and witness all the action in the final stretch of the Championship for 2024!

Preview – Robe Comes Alive For 2024 SAMX Championship Round 3 Action This Weekend

June 27, 2024 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

Making its grand entrance to the SAMX Championship for 2024, Robe Motorsports Club is all set to come alive as SA’s top MX talents, along with their friends and families, load up the trailers for the trip to the Limestone Coast for the upcoming Round 3 instalment of the 2024 Championship.

Making its first appearance in the Championship and adding its unique sandy flair of challenges, the Robe Motorsports Club track will bring nothing short of an onslaught of bar-to-bar battles as the competition heats up across the two packed days. 

As always, continuing their support in the 2024 Championship journey are our fantastic sponsors, Three 3s Apparel and Merch, and Great Southern Security. Their support has been instrumental in the success of the 2024 SA Motocross Championship, and we are incredibly thankful to them.

Taste of This weekend’s bar-to-bar action from round 2 – Image by Eric McConnochie. 

Entry List:

Current ProMX 1 Championship second-place holder, Mitch Norris, will be pushing hard to challenge the grip that current championship leader, Siegah Ward, has on the class standings for 2024.

Emma ‘Holeshot’ Haylock will be joining the strong field of MX Women All Powers coming to Robe. With a proven track record of success on the sand from a recent Finke podium, she will put it all on the line to take control of the Championship as she trails by just 1 point behind the current Women’s All Powers leader, Amy Bartsch. 

Emma Haylock – Image by Eric McConnochie.

Additionally, the 2024 Clubman Championship is heating up, with only 8 points separating the top four contenders: Cody Harrison, Jayden Hank, Harry Guy, and Ian Ellis. We can’t wait to see a new chapter unfold at Robe this weekend.

With 67 Junior racers taking to the track, including fresh demo non-comp riders, the weekend is set to shine with the sports stars of tomorrow.

SA’s motocross stars of tomorrow will be in full force at Robe. Image by Eric McConnochie.

Right in the think of the mix features the Great Southern Security 150/250cc 12-U16Yrs Girls lining back up for another great weekend. Can the current Championship leader Emily Lambert continue her dominant streak of wins at Robe or will runner-ups Danielle Churchett or Charlize Waldhuter stop her hot streak in its tracks??

Emily Lambert – Image by Eric McConnochie.

Joining our South Aussie 85cc-150cc S/W 9-U12Yrs hard chargers again, Victoria’s Mason Ezergailis will make the trip over to continue his championship run. SA’s Riley Mullen, currently just 10 points behind, will be looking for that golden chance to take over the championship lead. Additionally, third-place Championship holder, Ollie Paech, will also be ringing his challenges to the weekend battles.   

Riley Mullen – Image by Eric McConnochie.

Additionally, SAMX fans can look forward to a stacked field of talents in MX2, 150/250cc for ages 13 to under 16, Vets 35-44 and 45+, the flying 100-125cc 13 to under 16, 85 to 150cc 12 to under 16, Great Southern Security 85cc girls 11 to under 16, 65cc 7 to under 9 and 10 to 12, plus 50cc 7 to under 9.

 

Where:

Robe is set to provide the perfect backdrop for the third round of the 2024 SA Motocross Championship. Located just over three and a half hours down the coast, this vibrant town will come alive with the thrilling sounds and smells of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. The track, conveniently situated just a 7-minute drive from the town centre, is easily accessible. Nearby, attendees will find a variety of accommodation and camping options, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all.

Start planning your trip down to the Limestone Coast – Here.

 

Spectator Information:

In addition to the local food options within Robe, the Robe Motorsports Club canteen will be selling food and drinks to riders and SAMX fans all weekend.

Adding to the perfect weekend getaway for the whole family, entry is completely free across both days. With fantastic trackside viewing spots to take in all the weekend’s action, Robe is the place to be next weekend.

 

Time Schedule:

Saturday Practice and Race Order:

Sunday Practice and Race Order:

 

Live Timing:

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

 

Socials*

Stay in the loop with everything happening in the 2024 SAMX Championship by following SA Motocross on Facebook, Motorcycling SA on Facebook and Instagram, and the Robe Motorsports Club on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Official Calendar for the 2024 SA Motocross Championship –

SA Lead The 2024 Round 5 ProMX Charge At South Coast MX

June 24, 2024 Filed Under: Motocross, News

Returning to South Australia for its second stop of the 2024 ProMX Championship, Round 5 took place last weekend at South Coast Motocross Club, where our SA team aimed to shine in front of a hometown crowd. Let’s take a quick look at how our SA riders went against Australia’s finest.

Thor MX1

Taking on his last national round here in SA before retirement at the end of the year, Brett Metcalfe certainly kicked off his weekend on the right foot and put on a show. Qualifying and securing 5th in the AMX Superstores MX1 Superpole set the stage for an anticipated showdown. He narrowly missed the podium in Race 1, finishing 4th behind expat Kirk Gibbs by just 2.520 seconds. Despite fierce competition in Race 2, Metcalfe fought valiantly to maintain a top 5 finish for the round, ultimately concluding his weekend at South Coast with a 7th place in Race 2.

Siegah Ward held off mid-pack battles to take 13th in Race 1 but faced issues on lap 12 of Race 2, forcing an early retirement.

Elijah Wiese showed resilience despite starting 22nd, navigating challenges to finish Race 1 in 26th place behind Queensland’s Zhane Dunlop. He improved his Race 2 push with a 24th place.

Jordan Simpson began his weekend with a 29th-place finish in the chaotic Race 1 action. He kept his round 5 consistency with another 29th-place finish in Race 2.

Brett Metcalfe Catching Up With ProMX Commentator & MX Identity, Danny Ham. 

Pirelli MX2

Alex Larwood impressed with a strong qualifying performance, taking 2nd place just 0.637 seconds behind Victoria’s Bordia Connolly. He followed up with a commanding 2nd place podium finish in Race 1 and then secured his first ProMX overall round win with a perfect Race 2 first-place finish, with a lead of 8.438 seconds ahead of Connolly.

Mitch Norris finished 16th in Race 1, narrowly holding off Mackenzie O’Bree. Unfortunately, his ProMX Round 5 journey came to an early end with a DNF taking him out of the race on lap 5.

Alex Larwood All Smiles With The Big MX2 Podium First Place – Image by Foremost Media.

Maxxis MX3

Wil Carpenter narrowly missed the race 1 top ten with an 11th-place finish in the stacked Maxxis MX 3 field. Moving on to race 2 despite pushing hard and putting up a fight, he would not be able to find that flow & crack that elusive top 10, taking a 19th place finish. 

Kye Little faced a tough start in his Race 1 contention after an early DNF. He would put his head down to fight back to finish 33rd in Race 2 behind fellow local Noah Rochow.

Noah Rochow battled through mid-pack challenges to finish 25th in Race 1 and 32nd in Race 2.

Despite a hard charge, Harry Lashford unfortunantly could not crack into the top 40 qualifiers list, finishing his South Coast campaign early.

Wil Carpenter Facing Off The Start Gate Pressures

Ezilift MX Women

Emily Lambert started strong with 10th in qualifying and 6th in Race 1. However, an early retirement in Race 2 due to a crash ended her weekend. She currently ranks 11th in the 2024 Ezilfit MXW Championship.

Despite a promising start off the line, Amy Bartsch’s weekend at South Coast quickly turned into one she’d rather forget, as an early crash in race 1 forced her to retire shortly after, bringing her weekend to an abrupt end.

Tarja Morris, returning from a fractured spine earlier this year, secured her first Championship points with 20th in Race 1 and maintained consistency with 19th in Race 2, ending her first weekend back on a good note. On top of putting on a show on the track, Tarja shared her knowledge as one of the Ezilfit MX Women Track talk hosts. 

Tarja Morris Finally Back Behind The Bars

Catch up on all the weekend’s results through Computime as our SA riders look forward to Round 6 of the ProMX Championship in Toowoomba, Queensland, on July 21st.

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