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RESULTS – ROAD RACING MAKE A GRANDSTAND RETURN FOR THE 2024 WEBB PLASTIC SA ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS, FEATURING VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIAN SIDECAR MASTER CLASS TALENT

March 19, 2024 Filed Under: News

Last weekend marked the thrilling kickoff of the 2024 Webb Plastics SA Road Racing Championship, presented by CAFNIX, at SA’s cathedral of motorsport, the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park. With spectators making the most of the spring sunshine – while it lasted – and countless vantage points of the circuit, they were in for a treat with the SA Championships round 1 run right alongside the opening rounds of both the Pirelli Motul Victorian Road Racing Championship and the Australian Sidecar Championships.

With plenty of exciting bar-to-bar racing and heartbreaking mishaps, it was a weekend that kept both young and old on the edge of their seats. Congratulations to all the racers who made their podium mark on the Championship start, and well wishes to both Tara Morrison & Jai Strugnell. Tara was well on her way to a clean sweep of wins until she had an unfortunate crash in the final SS300 race, and young Jai Strugnell, went down on lap 3 of the Juniors Race 1, for an an impromptu end to a promising weekend – We can’t wait to see both back on the grid in the rounds to come.

As the dust settles and round 1 point charges are now completed, riders will head to Mac Park with the Mt. Gambier MCC for Round 2 of the Webb Plastic 2024 SA Road Racing Championships, featuring the 2024 Easter Cup and the Australian BEARS Championship, round 1.

**A stacked drag race for the lead in the SS600 class.**

**Countless on-track position battles kept fans entertained all weekend.**

**Jordy Simpson #33 pushing hard right to the track limits during his weekend.**

**Australia’s fastest sidecars wrote their own 2024 Championship story.**

**The vibe was high as always for a fantastic weekend of racing.**

**Picture perfect end to 2 stellar days of racing for the 2024 operner.**

**Team work makes the perfect dream work**

Pictures thanks to Pit Lane Studio who captured all the action of the 2024 SA Championship opener.

Results round 1 of the 2023 SA Road Race Championship are below, full results breakdown can be found on Computime.

Superbike SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	14	Glenn ALLERTON	25	25	25	75
2	85	Ty LYNCH	20	20	20	60
3	8	Charles HOLDING	18	18	18	54
4	64	Michael KEMP	17	17	17	51
5	47	Brad RAETHEL	16	16	16	48
6	88	Marc BALESTRO	14	15	14	43
7	55	Sean CURTIS	13	14	13	40
8	27	Charlie TOUMA	12	12	11	35
9	79	Aaron RIGBY	11	11	12	34
10	36	Shane CAULFIELD	15	DNF	15	30
11	13	Robert SALVIA	10	10	10	30
12	37	Graham SNAITH	DNS	13	DNS	13

Supersport SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	45	Olly SIMPSON	25	25	25	75
2	8	Charles HOLDING	20	20	18	58
3	51	Samuel PEZZETTA	18	18	17	53
4	72	Ryder GILBERT	17	15	16	48
5	55	Callum MORRISON	16	14	14	44
6	94	Mitchell RADFORD	12	16	15	43
7	176	Daniel SPENDLOVE	13	13	13	39
8	57	Cooper ROWNTREE	DNS	17	20	37
9	679	Luke PATTESON	14	12	DNS	26
10	82	Scott CRISTIE	15	NC	DNS	15

Supersport 300 SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	72	Ryder GILBERT	20	18	20	58
2	27	Ghage PLOWMAN	18	17	18	53
3	95	Tara MORRISON	DNF	25	25	50
4	71	Hudson AIR	17	16	17	50
5	34	Jiabin ZHANG	16	15	16	47
6	33	Jordy SIMPSON	25	20	DNF	45
7	87	Brock QUINLAN	14	14	15	43
8	22	Georgia STEPHENS	13	13	14	40
9	18	Phoenix AGAR	12	11	13	36
10	21	Paul VALOUDIS	11	10	12	33
11	37	Graham SNAITH	10	9	11	30
12	995	Lucas WARREN	15	12	DNS	27
13	11	Alice POHLMANN	9	7	9	25
14	50	Stephen FUSS	6	8	10	24
15	7	Payton KEMP	7	6	8	21
16	30	Alexander MUSOLINO	8	5	DNS	13

Juniors SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	11	Judd PLAISTED	25	25	25	75
2	144	Ethan DELLOW	20	17	20	57
3	27	Ghage PLOWMAN	18	20	18	56
4	333	Xayvion AMOY	16	18	17	51
5	340	Seth DELLOW	17	16	16	49
6	77	Charli STEPHENS	15	15	15	45
–	99	Jai STRUGNELL	DNS	DNS	DNS	–

Sidecar SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	51	M. HUTCHESSON / S. HUTCHESSON	25	25	25	75
2	103	R. ROWE / L. ROWE	20	20	20	60
3	22	G. HOWARTH / S. DESLANDES	18	18	18	54

Limited SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	169	Archie SCHMIDT	25	25	20	70
2	36	Rikki HENRY	20	20	25	65
3	212	Anthony STEPHENS	18	18	18	54
4	33	Jordy SIMPSON	15	15	16	46
5	72	Ryder GILBERT	16	14	15	45
6	71	Hudson AIR	14	13	14	41
7	87	Brock QUINLAN	12	11	13	36
8	82	Andrew PITMAN	DNF	17	17	34
9	95	Tara MORRISON	17	16	DNF	33
10	140	Cornelis JONGENEEL	9	9	12	30
11	30	Alexander MUSOLINO	10	8	11	29
12	34	Jiabin ZHANG	13	12	DNS	25
13	18	Phoenix AGAR	8	7	9	24
14	107	David ELLIS	7	6	10	23
15	995	Lucas WARREN	11	10	DNS	21
16	50	Stephen FUSS	5	4	7	16
17	7	Payton KEMP	4	3	8	15
18	21	Paul VALOUDIS	6	5	DNS	11

Pre-Modern 13 SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	27	Amos FITTON	25	20	25	70
2	37	Graham SNAITH	DNF	25	DNF	25

Pre-Modern 08 SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	72	Ryder GILBERT	25	20	25	70
2	88	Marc BALESTRO	20	25	20	65
3	679	Luke PATTESON	18	18	18	54
4	176	Daniel SPENDLOVE	17	17	17	51
5	82	Scott CRISTIE	16	16	DNS	32

Limited SA Championship – Round 1

Pos	No	Name	Leg 1	Leg 2	Leg 3	Total
1	169	Archie SCHMIDT	25	25	20	70
2	36	Rikki HENRY	20	20	25	65
3	212	Anthony STEPHENS	18	18	18	54
4	33	Jordy SIMPSON	15	15	16	46
5	72	Ryder GILBERT	16	14	15	45
6	71	Hudson AIR	14	13	14	41
7	87	Brock QUINLAN	12	11	13	36
8	82	Andrew PITMAN	DNF	17	17	34
9	95	Tara MORRISON	17	16	DNF	33
10	140	Cornelis JONGENEEL	9	9	12	30
11	30	Alexander MUSOLINO	10	8	11	29
12	34	Jiabin ZHANG	13	12	DNS	25
13	18	Phoenix AGAR	8	7	9	24
14	107	David ELLIS	7	6	10	23
15	995	Lucas WARREN	11	10	DNS	21
16	50	Stephen FUSS	5	4	7	16
17	7	Payton KEMP	4	3	8	15
18	21	Paul VALOUDIS	6	5	DNS	11

PRESS RELEASE: SAORC – LOOKING FORWARD TO 2024, AND BEYOND!

March 19, 2024 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC

After a tough couple of years where the SA Off Road Championship (SAORC) has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the sport of motorcycling here in South Australia, with host clubs struggling to find venues big enough to suitably host the growth of the sport, 2024 is seeing a much-needed resurgence, with an injection of new faces stepping up to ensure the discipline of Enduro doesn’t get left behind.

In conjunction with the MSA Office, the charge for SAORC is now being led by the Throup brothers, Sean and Tristan, and they have landed very much on the front foot and are already breaking through barriers to ensure the Championship not only survives but starts to grow and get better and more viable as each season goes by.

So far they have been talking to a number of Clubs and land owners, both old and new, about a return to the proven SAORC formula, used for so many years of a rotating Championship, so Clubs aren’t expected to run rounds each year, so their members don’t burn out, and also to give their land owners and their properties time to recover after their use, which would ensure their use for many years to come.

The brothers have also been talking to potential sponsors, again, both old and new, to, not only support the Championship, but also the organising clubs to assist with the costs associated with running these events. Top this, they have a fantastic sponsorship package, that can be made available for any potential sponsors who may be keen to come onboard.

Of course, they can’t get it all done by themselves, so if you are keen to jump on the ‘Throup Train’, hit the lads up by email and let them know what you can offer!

SO – to 2024! 2024 sees the 2024 Championship jump from four (4) rounds in 2023, to a confirmed six (6) rounds in 2024, with the possibility of an extra two (2) rounds still to be confirmed, with 2 rounds also hosting rounds of the 2024 Australian Off Road Championship (AORC).

At present the 2024 SAORC calendar has shaped up like this:

Round 1	Saturday May 11	Black Hill	Velocette MCC	Sprint
Round 2	Sunday May 12	Black Hill	Velocette MCC	Sprint

Round 3	Saturday August 24	Kingston SE	Green Triangle	TBC	*AORC
Round 4	Sunday August 25	Kingston SE	Green Triangle	TBC	*AORC

Round 5	Saturday September 21	ACUSA Park	Velocette MCC	Sprint
Round 6	Sunday September 22	ACUSA Park	Velocette MCC	Sprint

There is also the possibility of an extra 2 rounds being added – with the weekend of June 22 & 23 slated as the preferred date – so 2 weeks after Finke and 2 weeks before Hattah – and note the change of this date from the original date released last December, which was in July.

SAORC is, at present, the second largest Championship series on the Motorcycling SA calendar, so the need for a united crew putting together an exciting Championship for all who enter is an absolute must.

The Track Awaits: Previewing the 2024 Web Plastics SA Road Race Championships Round 1 Opener

March 14, 2024 Filed Under: News, Road Racing

The first chapter of the 2024 Webb Plastics SA Road Racing Championship story is all set to start from the 15th to 17 of March at theShell V Power Motorsport Park. Proudly presented by CAFNIX, this will run right alongside the opening rounds of the Pirelli Motul Victorian Road Racing Championship & the Australian Sidecar Championships – all thanks to the fantastic work of both CAFNIX and Victoria’s Preston MCC.

Practice is set to kick off on Friday, followed by two scorching days of racing, as fans, young and old, converge on South Australia’s premier motorsport venue. If you’re thinking that anything else could rival SA & Vic’s fastest road racers taking to the fan-favourite circuit, along with 20 of the best sidecar competitors in Australia, you would be one hundred per cent wrong.

Entry List

With the return of many familiar faces and several class changes for the new year, the Championship could see numerous new frontrunners emerge, with Round 1 offering an ideal start to their charge. Let’s take a closer look at some of the riders to watch out for…

Returning to the forefront of the SA Superbike Championship class, the reigning 2023 Champion, Michael Kemp, and runner-up, Charles Holding, are gearing up to defend their titles against the incoming challengers of Ty Lynch & Olly Simpson. Making their debut in the premier class for 2024, Lynch & Simpson are poised to leave their mark on the competition standings, adding to an already stacked field of competitors.

***Michael Kemp #64 looking for that overall top spot again in 2024. Image by Pit Lane Studio.***

Embracing a fresh challenge on a new bike, Samuel Pezzetta has made his debut in the SS600 class for the new year, quickly adapting to the demands of his new environment. However, he faces formidable opponents in the likes of 2023 SS600 Champion Charles Holding and the returning talent Olly Simpson. Their presence ensures that Pezzetta’s journey won’t be an easy one. Adding to the excitement of the fresh faces in the SS600 class, Ryder Gilbert will be taking on double duties this weekend, seizing the opportunity to compete in both the SS600 and SS300 classes.

**Reigning SA SS600 Champion Charles Holding. Image by Pit Lane Studio.**

Still riding high from her first ASBK podium, Tara Morrison, the SS300 runner-up of 2023, returns determined to showcase her skills against a lineup of returning talent, including Ryder Gilbert, Phoenix Agar, and Jordan Simpson. Mixing it with a field of 23 fearless riders, it could be anyone’s SS300 podium dream weekend.

**Tara Morrison on the big first ASBK Podium.**

**#72 Ryder Gilbert is looking fast as ever coming into Rd 1. Image by Pit Lane Studio.**

Of course, where would the sport be without the next generation of fearless road racers making their way through the ranks? This weekend will feature both Seth and Ethan Dellow, who secured second and third place respectively in the 2023 Championship, both eager to secure crucial early Championship points. However, they’ll face stiff competition from the talents of Xayvion Amoy, Judd Plaisted, and Ghage Plowman, all ready to throw their hats into the ring.

**Seth Dellow #340 looking for those early Championship points. Image by Pit Lane Studio.**

**Ethan Dellow #144 is ready to bring the heat for the SA Championship. Image by Pit Lane Studio.**

Adding to the excitement, fans will be treated to world-class sidecar racing with Round 2 of the Australian Sidecar Championships taking place over the two days. In the formidable 19-competitor field, the 2023 Australian Sidecar Championship team of Jamie Crass & Lee Menzies will be looking at making the moves early on in the competition. However, don’t overlook the homegrown talent and previous Isle of Man racing expertise of Royce Rowe he joins the field with Leonard Rowe, fresh from testing the new bike at Mallala.

**Team Rowe during some February Mallala testing. Image by Pierre Sport Photography.**

Further enriching the packed schedule, spectators can anticipate plenty of bar-to-bar racing as SA/VRRC Limited sport bikes, Naked Bike & Pre-Modern 00/08/13 all take their turn in the spotlight on the track this weekend.

See the full competitor list – HERE.

Where:

What better venue to test racers and provide spectators with an unforgettable experience than the Shell V Power Motorsport Park?? Following the exhilarating conclusion of last year’s ASBK Championship, this 18-turn international layout circuit offers racers a plethora of challenges, from fast sweeping corners to blind turns, max acceleration straights, and demanding braking zones – ensuring spectators witness the full extent of Championship talent in action.

Access to the circuit is via the Dukes Highway, a convenient 25-minute drive along the freeway from Murray Bridge.

Spectator Info:

With the stacked lineup of racers ahead of the weekend, there is even more to get excited about… Spectator entry is absolutely FREE!!

The Bend offers numerous spectator vantage points trackside, including the premium Level 3 sky deck, providing fans with an eagle-eye view of the racing action as it unfolds. There’s no better place to witness all the thrills and spills of the Championship story as it kicks off.

Forget about packing lunch; all your food and drink needs are taken care of with the well-stocked facilities at The Bend, including the Apex Bar & Dining located on Level 1 in the heart of the main pit building and whilst you’re in the Welcome Centre, make sure you grab a program.

Now all that’s left is to start planning your vantage points, so be sure to check out the spectator map below for all the access details.

Timetable:

Live Timing:

Head over to Computime to keep up to date with all the results and of course, live-timing action.

Socials:

Keep up to date on the CAFNIX Facebook and Instagram pages for all the information as it happens.

Press Release – SAMX Championship Make A Long Awaited Return For 2024 As Round 1 Entries OPEN

March 13, 2024 Filed Under: Motocross, News

The 2024 SA Motocross Championships are all set to add another chapter to the story, with the Championship spanning across 5 rounds, giving riders and spectators the chance to experience the different gems our SA Clubs can provide.

Fan favourites will make their return with rounds across Motocross Riders Association (Rd 1), Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club (RD 2), and South Coast MX Club (Rd 5), joining a fresh addition of Robe Motorsports Club and the return of the ‘old favourite’ West Coast Motorcycle Club, playing host to rounds 3 & 4 respectively. This will give riders and SA motocross fans a great taste of just some of the gems in our sport, with each club bringing its own flavour to an eagerly anticipated Championship.

Following the Championship layout of 2023, classes will be spread across both juniors and seniors, with Junior classes up to 100-125cc 2-str 13-U16 Years taking to the track on Saturday and Senior Classes (including 122-150cc 2-str/200-250cc 4-str 13-U16 Years) competing on Sunday.

With such a fantastic lineup and anticipation building for a huge season ahead, Round 1 entries are set to go live at 5 pm on Wednesday, the 13th of March 2024… TONIGHT, so make sure you get your entry early and avoid disappointment as this season is sure to fill up.

2024 SA Motocross Championship Calendar –

• Rd1: April 13 & 14, Motocross Riders Association, Gillman

• Rd2: May 18 & 19, Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club, Renmark

• Rd3: June 29 & 30, Robe Motorsports Club, Robe

• Rd4: July 27 & 28, West Coast Motorcycle Club, Ceduna

• Rd5: September 14 & 15, South Coast Motocross Club, Monarto

All the Key Links –

Round 1 Entry & Supp regs available on Ridernet – HERE.

MSA Quarterly – Issue Seven

March 12, 2024 Filed Under: News

The Seventh issue of our MSA Quarterly online magazine is out now!

Covering recent activities across our disciplines, relevant news and information for members, and details of upcoming events – We always welcome and love to hear feedback on the magazine.

We welcome input from all clubs, members, and can offer relevant companies advertising space/editorial in future issues. Simply get in touch with us via email; communications@motorcyclingsa.org.au to discuss opportunities.

Issue Seven: Jan – Mar 2024

As 2024 gets underway with a packed year of competitions already well underway, what better way to catch up on some of the big stories in SA than to pick up the latest issue of the MSA Quarterly Magazine? Sit back, relax, and delve into the vibrant world of motorcycling in South Australia.

This packed edition features a huge opening calendar for the beginning of 2024, a complete recap of the action from the SA Junior and Australian Speedway Championships. Delve into the history behind SA’s own Angus Bugeja as he wins the MA Official of the Year award, plus we welcome a new year of Reliability Trials to South Australia. Feel like more??? We have it with plenty more articles inside — don’t miss it!!

View/download Issue Seven.

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CHECK OUT PREVIOUS ISSUES:

- - Issue 1: July – September 2022: Click Here
  - Issue 2: October – December 2022: Click Here
  - Issue 3: January – March 2023: Click Here
  - Issue 4: April – July 2023: Click Here
  - *Unfortunantly the MSA Quarterly Issue 5 is unavailable*
  - Issue 6 Oct – Dec 2023: Click Here

JAMALKA OFF ROAD 360 2024 – BIGGER & BETTER THAN 2023? – YOU BET!

March 1, 2024 Filed Under: Enduro, News

The roar of engines returns to Tumby Bay for the highly anticipated second edition of the 2024 Jamalka 360 Desert Race, scheduled for this weekend from the 1st to the 3rd of March. Following the thrilling and action-packed events of 2023, enthusiasts have eagerly awaited the resurgence of the track, set to host bikes and buggies over two exhilarating days of racing and, of course, plenty of off-track entertainment suitable for the entire family. With participants journeying from all corners of Australia and excitement mounting for an even grander spectacle, let’s take a look at what’s in store across the weekend for the Jamalka 360 Desert Race in 2024.

For those that have made the trip down, spectator camping is available from Friday arvo, with toilets and showers available on-site, so set up your camp and settle in while the competitors commence their reconnaissance lap to kickstart a weekend of thrills and skills.

Jamalka merch is available all weekend so everyone can take home that special piece of history, with T-shirts, hoodies, hats and all things Jamalka available to young and old, this will surely be a hot ticket item set to sell out.

Saturday morning will be a great first taste with fans checking out the vehicles and motorcycles as competitors prepare to take off, but only after heading to the brilliant Jamalka Bistro, which will be serving food for the duration!

Once you have your favourite viewing spot, start the day right, with an egg and bacon roll, with their lunch menu kicking in from 10am and not forgetting dinner, which will be available until 8pm each night.

The Shed’s bar will also be open from 12pm to 10pm each day, and all can head there and the big screen to watch LIVE go-pro racing action from the riders.

An impressive field of 100 senior riders, led by Finke Desert Race ‘legend’ and Dakar Rally finisher Ben Grabham, will all be pushing to the limit for the 2024 crown. Grabham is in exceptional form and determined to snatch the number 1 plate from last year’s inaugural ‘King of Jamalka,’ South Australia’s own Jay Simister!

The weekend’s excitement is further heightened by the inclusion of the Northern Territory pair, James Heenan and Luke Hayes, who are likely to have plenty of desert racing experience under their belts. Additionally, local talents like John Harkness (who secured 3rd place outright in 2023) and Clint Letton (a nearby resident) are expected to make their mark in both the class and overall results.

Added into this will be the quest to see who claims the Open Women’s crown, with Finke Desert Race finishers from 2023, Port Augusta’s Aimee Butler and Chloe Barton from Nuriootpa likely to lead the field, in yet another great stoush between these 2 close friends!

This year will also feature junior riders for the first time, aged 13-U16 years, who will kick-start a head-to-head race, with male and female riders competing in two 20-kilometre races over the weekend.

Making their appearance for 2024, Port Lincoln locals, Caleb Churchett and Reef Halman are keen to take on riders from across SA, as well as NSW & Victoria, with 2023 MSA Rising Star Award nominee, Charlize Waldhuter, leading the Junior Girls charge!

Presentations will close off the weekend on Sunday arvo at 4:30 pm in The Shed if your trackside – so be sure to hang around and grab a selfie or two with the 2024 ‘Champions of Jamalka’, before heading home to rave to all your friends about what a great weekend you had just experienced – and that you can’t wait for the 2025 event!

Don’t fret if you’re not able to make the trip down to Tumby Bay, as you can keep up with all the desert racing action through the below socials and get your front-row seat to all the action as the 2024 Jamalka Off Road 360 is being broadcasted LIVE over Saturday and Sunday through their YouTube channel.

Facebook – Jamalka Off Road Racing

Instagram – Jamalka.offroadracing

Youtube – @benmcnamara2133