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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S MOST FAMOUS MOTORCYCLE EVENT CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY THIS COMING WEEKEND!

Filed Under: News, Reliability

This weekend, the ‘Second Weekend in July’, will see the HARDI 24 Hour Trial Centenary 1924-2024 being run out of the Kapunda Harness Racing Complex, with the first machine to head off at 11.01am on Saturday morning, but before that happens, there is so much more to look at in relation to this most famous of events in Australian motorcycling history!

The 24 Hour Trial first ran on the King’s Birthday Holiday Monday in June 1924, with riders taking off on a 400+ mile journey at the ‘witching hour’ of midnight on the Sunday night, due to no sport allowed to be played on a Sunday at the time. Through the following 100 years, ‘the 24’ has run some 90 times, missing years for World War 2, a couple years in the late 1950’s and 2020 due to the pandemic, making this the 91st edition, and the longest continuing motorcycle event in Australian history, and one of the top 10 such events in the world!

1924 Solo winner Sydney Dunstone – Image courtesy of The Mail Newspaper Adelaide, 14 June 1924.

 

1924 Sidecar First & outright winners: Charlie Moyle and Dick Brown – Image courtesy of The Mail Newspaper Adelaide, 14 June 1924.

34 machines headed off in pouring rain in 1924, and in a serious case of déjà vu, the weather forecast is teasing something similar this year for the record field that has entered to take on the elements for the Centenary. The bikes will head out from 11.01am at 1-minute intervals, made up of 49 sidecars, that will lead the field on course, and followed by 207 solos, the first-time 200+ solos have started the same edition of this event. This makes a record total of 305 competitors on 256 machines, and it is fitting that the Centenary is the event where the competitor number has exceeded 300 for the first time.

And what of the field, well, a record number means that there are more than a few returning former champions and competitors, and, in numbers, it looks a little like this:

  • 305 competitors
  • 207 solos
  • 49 sidecars, totalling 98 riders and passengers
  • 4 Internationals
              • 3 from Wales
              • 1 from Taiwan
  • 30+ Interstaters
              • With all states except Tasmania represented
  • 25 previous winners
              • 7 on a solo
              • 10 on a sidecar
              • 8 as a passenger
              • With 79 total wins between them
  • 20+ SA affiliated Clubs represented
              • Top 5 = Keyneton, Gawler, Levis, Velocette & Ariel
  • 46 = the most starts, Fred Weckert and Neil Russack – and they are both riding this year – and in doing so will have started 46 out of 91 editions, so over 50% of 24 Hour Trials run – incredible!
  • 10 = the most wins, Shane Diener – the only person to have 2 x 3-outright-wins-in-a-row, and to have won the event 5 years running outright (no ties) – and Shane is riding this year
  • 8 & 7 = the most sidecar wins, David Manuel (8) and Tony Tscharke (7) – and yes, they are back together for the first time in 11 years to try for win #8 as a team!
2023 sidecar winners, Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller & Steven ‘Stiff’ Doecke on great form at the recent 2024 Lew Job 2 Day Trial – Image courtesy of SandPlow Photography.

And just to name a few other former winners once again throwing their leg over for the Centenary: Andy Haydon (4 wins), Kevin Long (3 – and travelling from NSW), Hector Evans (2) & Shaun Harman (1) who won as a sidecar team, Nick Throup, and the sidecar team of Scott Ricardson and Matt Lee – plus many more!

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee has again been working tirelessly over the last 24 months to deliver a great event to celebrate the oldest continuing motorcycle event in Australia, and have a heap of special events and activities included to truly make this an event worthy of a Centenary celebration.

Since 1976, the Kapunda Harness Racing Complex has become the seminal home of the 24 Hour Trial, and it is only right that it will host the Centenary edition, with it to be a hub of excitement over the weekend, which will start from Friday!

A commemorative ride of past riders and machines will take place Friday, taking in some of the 2024 course, and is scheduled to conclude at the Harness Racing Complex, or ‘Main Control’ at around 3.00pm, which is when the countdown to the event proper will kick off!

Rider Sign On will start at 3.00pm Friday, and will run until 6.00pm, so come along to get an up-close look at the 2024 machines in a pristine condition, with a static display of past 24 Hour Trial machines also on display. The display can be viewed from Friday through to the event end on Sunday.

2023’s Hardi 24 Hour Solo & Outright winner, Cooper Sheidow, lining back up for 2024 – Image courtesy of Kahlia Jenke. 

The HARDI 24 Hour Trial Centenary souvenir programme, which is celebrating its 50th edition, can be purchased from the Merchandise Stand at Main Control, along with special edition Centenary 24 Hour Trial merchandise such as hoodies, beanies, hats, stubbie holders, stickers, posters and even a limited-edition fortified wine.

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thank Novita, who will be running the Merchandise Stand, which is available from 3.00 – 6.00pm Friday and then from 9.00am Saturday until sold out – so be quick. Card facilities will be available.

Taking on the Centenary in 2024 is the 2021 24 Hour Trial Sidecar winning team of Max & Sam Hutchesson – Image courtesy of SandPlow Photography.

Saturday will see the countdown start from 9.00am, when the gates to the Harness Racing Complex will open to spectators, and 120 minutes later, a one-minute of silence will be held at 11:00am to remember past competitors, officials, committee and motorcyclists. Immediately following, the first bike will leave at 11.01am, from out in front of the Complex grandstands.

The Centenary course will be a mix of classic off road ‘sections’ of varying length and terrain from the ranges to the mallee. The start of the season has experienced a record dry, which seems to be turning this week, and this could result in ideal conditions in the hills, with the inevitable bulldust remaining in the Mallee terrain – or it could do as it did 100 years ago – and rain the whole way! As always, the weather will be the greatest unknown that will test all who have entered!

Ready to take on the 2024 Sidecar Hardi 24 Hour Centenary challenge is the talented duo of Brad Hunter & Brad Manual – Image Courtesy of SandPlow Photography.

Three spectator sections are spread around the course, with all the locations and the ‘dos and don’ts’ detailed in the spectator map, which will only be available by purchasing the souvenir programme.

Each spectator section this year will be fully catered for with food, drink and amenities available throughout the trial, in addition to Main Control at the Kapunda Harness Racing Complex. Perrys Mobil Kapunda and the Eudunda Roadhouse will remain open for the duration of the trial for competitors and the public. Fuel, food and drink will be available for all, so, if you drop in to ‘refuel’, please thank them for their support of the event.

If you can’t get out to the event, or if you want to keep up with the event as it happens, the 24 Hour Trial uses Race Result Live Timing, with the link found at 24hrtrial.com. This timing will be available live online and can be followed anywhere around the course or around the world.

With record entries, only time will tell who can claim the Hardi 24 Hour Centenary solo win – Image courtesy of Kahlia Jenke.

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thank the 4 regional councils whose road networks will be in use for the trial – Light Regional Council, Clare and Gilbert Valley Council, Regional Council of Goyder, Mid Murray Council.

Thank you also to our generous landowners who have allowed the use of their land. And again, spectators are asked to respect private and council land, please take all rubbish with you, take care on the roads and drive to the changing conditions. Spectators are also reminded that dogs are not permitted at Motorcycling Australia events.

An event like this can’t possibly run without some generous support from many businesses, and the Committee would like to thank them all – and ask that you see who they are, simply by looking in the programme. Finally, the Organising Committee are thankful for the support and assistance of the state controlling body for motorcycle sport, Motorcycling SA, and would also like to pass on their thanks to the Government of South Australia for their valuable support for this centenary event.

Last, but not least, many thanks must go to over 300 volunteers who will be working to ensure the success of this event, filling roles such as officials, radio operators, control keepers, course marking, marshalling, route checks, lights checks setting up/packing up, admin and much more.

2023 Hardi 24 Hour solo runner-up Sean Throup – Image courtesy of Kahlia Jenke.

The Presentation Night, for the first time, will be held the day after the event, to allow for the international and interstate visitors to attend, and will be held on Monday, 15th July starting at 6.30pm at the Vine Inn Barossa, Nuriootpa. Dinner is already sold out, but there is standing room available if you would like to attend.

And, for all those who would like to read their way through the 100 years of this event, a special edition centenary book is currently in the works, celebrating the rich and unique history of the 24 Hour Trial, and will include the 2024 Centenary event. With over 250 pages of content, the Organising Committee are hoping to have it published later this year.

A documentary is also currently being filmed.

 

South Aussies Turn Up The Heat At Hattah For 2024

Filed Under: Enduro, News

Arguably one of the most challenging motorcycling desert races in the country, the Hattah Desert Race attracts competitors from across Australia, all hoping to conquer the challenge and stand on those coveted podium steps. Every year, a strong contingent of South Australian talents makes the trip for the challenge, and 2024 was no exception, with over 108 riders stepping up to take it on. With a list of results ranging from outright victories and class wins to plenty of top-10 finishes, you could say SA well and truly brought the heat. With plenty of stories to go around from the 2024 Hattah journey, let’s take a look at just some of the moments from a packed weekend of action.

From the prologue, Emma Haylock had a strong start, taking the fastest time with a 1:14.452, ahead of Audrey Moller. But as anyone who has witnessed the spectacle of the Hattah knows, anything can happen in this marathon challenge. Fellow South Aussies Aimee Butler and Chloe Barton rounded out their prologue with 6th and 7th place finishes in the strong field of Australia’s fastest ladies.

From the get-go, Aimee Butler worked her way through the pack to take the lead over Emma Haylock. Demonstrating her prowess, Aimee put on a show at the front, holding off challenges from Haylock and a hard-charging field to finish with a total time of 2:42:16.839 and take the victory for the Tenacious Women of Hattah (4 laps), with Emma Haylock finishing just under 1 minute and 40 seconds behind, with a time of 2:43:19.337.

Aimee Butler With the Prestigious Number 1 Trophy.

Daniel Allen proved that age is just a number, kicking off his Hattah journey with a second in his prologue, to then backing it up with a fantastic second place in the Veterans 35 to 44 years class with a time of 4:16:42.889, ahead of Victoria’s Damien Pendlebury.

Daniel Allen All Smiles with a second after a huge weekend.

Stepping up from last year’s podium in the 85CC 2-stroke and 150CC 4-stroke Small and Big Wheel 12 to Under 16 class, Harry Gilbertson came out the gate firing with a third-place finish in the Big Wheel class prologue to start his 2024 Hattah. Going from strength to strength, Gilbertson made his way through the top-end field competitions until finally overtaking the lead on the second-to-last lap. Putting down a cracking time of 1:36:08.876, he secured the Big Wheel outright victory and class win with a 15.525-second lead over Victoria’s Bjorn Cardenas.

Harry Gilbertson Enjoying every moment of a Big Wheel outright and class win.

Levi Rossi had an exceptional weekend, taking the win in the huge 85CC 2-stroke and 150CC 4-stroke, Small & Big Wheel – 12 to Under 16 class. Declan Smart narrowly missed landing on the third step of the podium by just 15 seconds.

Levi Rossi charging hard to the golden first place.

Speaking of combined outright and class winners, Riley Mullen achieved his first outright and class win with an outstanding performance in the Small Wheel 85CC 2 Stroke and 150CC 4 Stroke 9 to Under 12 category, securing a lead of over 26 seconds.

Big First place smiles with the Mullen family for Riley’s great weekend.

Bodhi Austin had a commendable first outing at Hattah, narrowly finishing 4th in the 65CC – 9 to Under 13 prologue behind NSW’s Archie Black. However, he managed to push hard during the main event, gaining an edge over Black to secure the class bronze for 2024 with a total time of 1:12:41.181.

Bodhi Austin rearing to tackle the Hattah challenge for the first time.

Joining Bodhi on the list of outstanding first-time achievers at Hattah, Asha Wilson held her own in the Girls Small Wheel 7 to Under 12 category, securing a well-earned third place. Already riding at such a high level, Asha is sure to be a driving force in our future Tenacious Women of Hattah South Australian stars. 

Asha Wilson joining the exceptional Hattah achievers for 2024. Not bad for her first time!

Additional shoutout and well done to our top-10 class finishers: Max Midwinter achieved 6th place in the Under 19 category; Jayden Pilgrim secured 9th in the 251 – 450 4 Stroke class; Jordan Starick came in 4th and Hayden Cook 9th in the Up to 250 2-Stroke class; Chloe Barton earned 5th and Leticia Foster 9th in the Tenacious Women of Hattah – 4 Laps; Ollie Gear placed 6th and Jackson Rossi 8th in the 200CC – 250CC 4 Stroke, 13 to Under 16 category; Ollie Paech finished 8th in the 85CC 2 Stroke and 150CC 4 Stroke Small Wheel Only, 9 to Under 12 category; and Charlize Waldhuter achieved 7th in the Girls 12 to Under 16 category.

As the dust settles on the massive 2024 Penrite Hattah Desert Race, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the South Australians who participated in this year’s challenge. Regardless of the outcome, you should all be proud of your efforts.

For a full breakdown of results head to the results page (HERE), or catch up on all the action through the live-streaming videos through the Hattah website (HERE).

MSA’s LEVEL 1 COACHES COURSE UPDATE – THREE (3) LEVEL 1 COACHES COURSES LOCKED IN FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2024. UPDATE: METRO DATE CHANGE.

Filed Under: Coaches, News

**Metro Coaching Courses date change, for all the information – CLICK HERE.**

Over the past 3 years Motorcycling SA (MSA) has been fortunate enough to sign off over 20 new coaches across almost all disciplines, BUT, and as the number of new riders entering the sport continues to increase, MSA wants (and needs) even more coaches – so here is your chance!

As the calendar ticks over to July and we enter the 2nd half of 2024, Motorcycling SA would like to remind you that in October and November 2024, there will be three (3) Level 1 Coaches Courses held, with two (2) to be held in regional areas, and the third in the metro area.

The regional areas are:

  • the Eyre Peninsula in the west, with Port Lincoln to host the course in the ‘wild west’!
  • the Sout East in the south, with Keith to host the one ‘down south’.

Motorcycling SA would like to thank both clubs for making their venues available for the course, and even though they are being held at motocross tracks, the Level 1 Course covers ALL disciplines of the sport, ATV (Quads), Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, Reliability Trial, Road Race, Speedway and Trial!

The Course components comprise of 2 full days – day 1 for the theory components, and day 2 for the practical side of the course. This course is fully supported and recognised by:

  • Motorcycling Australia,
  • Australian Sports Commission (SportAus), and
  • Australian Institute of Sport.

Attendance at each course will be limited to a maximum of 21 participants. Get your name in if you aspire to contribute to the sport, share your skills, and foster the development of the next generation of motorcycle stars.

Regional club members from the West – Kimba, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, West Coast and Whyalla – will have preference at the West course, while members of the Keith, Lameroo, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier Junior, Pinnaroo, Riverland Junior, Riverland Speedway and Robe clubs will have preference at the South course.

The link to register is Here:

A mandatory requirement to become a coach is to have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) through the South Australian Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit – if you don’t have one, let the MSA Office know and they can initiate it on your behalf, at no cost to you, as you are considered to be a volunteer for the sport.

EXTRA DETAILS:

COST:

$50.00 per person

This covers lunch both days, as well as all course paperwork – and is to be paid on the Saturday morning of the event.

ALL ENQUIRIES:       

08 8332 9000, events@motorcyclingsa.org.au

THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO GET YOUR LEVEL 1:

  • Be a minimum of 16 years of age. (Can be 15yo at time of course, but won’t be accredited until turning 16)
  • Have at least 2 years practical experience in motorcycle competition as a competitor or official and have sound knowledge of motorcycling riding skills.
  • A Working with Children Screening is required and can be initiated by MSA (at no cost to you)
  • Hold a current “Provide First Aid” qualification.
  • Complete the online Australian Sports Commission ‘Community Coaching – Essential Skills’ Course Click here to access the course, or head to the coaching page on the MSA website. Please bring a copy of your certificate with you.
  • Have completed at least 20 hours of ‘Sports Specific Tasks’, and have logged this with the MSA Office, or on your Ridernet profile. The following are suitable activities:
          • Present or lecture at future courses
          • Attend Training Camps (this one qualifies)
          • Conduct some practical club coaching alongside a current coach.
          • Required Prior Learning (RPL) can also be used for this.

LEVEL 1 COACHES CAN:

  • Take out their own permits, run coaching days, conduct endorsement coaching and Kick Start Coaching.
  • Coach a maximum of six people at a time, unless with a Level 2 coach where they can then coach up to ten people at a time.

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 – 

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

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

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 –