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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!

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.

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. 

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.

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??

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.   

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 –