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This Weekends Speedway Action Double Header – Mick Hargreaves Memorial and National Karate SA Solo Championships

November 14, 2023 Filed Under: News, Speedway

This weekend, the South Australian speedway scene roars to life as the Sidewinders U16 Speedway Club hosts the highly anticipated Mick Hargreaves Memorial, brought forward to Friday, December 15th. This will be followed by the National Karate South Australian Solo Championships presented by the Speedway Riders Association of SA on Saturday night, originally scheduled for last week but postponed due to weather conditions. With riders locked in for 2 big days of racing ahead, let’s take a look at just some of the action in store.

Mick Hargreaves Memorial: Showcasing Rising Speedway Stars

Friday’s Mick Hargreaves Memorial holds a special place in the hearts of the junior speedway community, paying tribute to a great man of the sport. It’s a night not to be missed, with gates opening at 6 pm and racing kicking off at 7:30 pm. This year’s event promises an electric showcase of skill and determination as young riders vie for victory on the track. The official lineup of riders for the 2023 Mick Hargreaves Memorial is all set and locked in, with participants eager to leave their mark on the special night.

Among the emerging talents of the night is Kobi Canning, fresh off winning the Motorcycling SA Rising Star award for 2023. He’ll be eager to showcase his skills against a stellar lineup of SA’s next-generation speedway talents, including fellow MSA Rising Star Nominee Blake Hocking and other incredibly fast riders like Blake Schlein. It’s shaping up to be a night full of on-track battles, kicking off the weekend’s excitement, with many riders set to compete again at Gillman on Saturday.

Just one of the many battles from the last Mick Hargreaves Memorial. Picture – Derick Thomas Photography

2023 Mick Hargreaves Rider Lineup:

125cc Solo
Connor Machin
Kobi Canning
Hayden Alfred Izac Kuchel
Blake Schlein
Hayden Mathews
Riley Stout
William Nicol
Blake Hocking
Ruby Chapman
Owen Chapman
Hayden Pascoe
Support Categories for the night:
65cc Solo
50cc Auto
Novice
50cc Demo

National Karate South Australian Solo Championships: Thrills & Triumphs

Following stormy weather that forced a reschedule, the Gillman Speedway is poised to roar to life on Saturday night for the National Karate South Australian Solo Championships. Riders from across Australia, including international talents, are set to converge, vying for supremacy in a night filled with intensity and skill.

Riders to Watch: A Clash of Titans

The weekend promises fierce racing with a star-studded lineup. Victoria’s Justin Sedgmen, a podium regular, returns, hungry for a third Championship top spot after a narrow miss last year. Meanwhile, local hero Fraser Bowes, riding a wave of recent victories, eyes a podium finish, determined to make his mark after narrowly missing out last year.

SA’s Fraser Bowes. Picture: Judy Mackay

Unfortunately, injuries have sidelined SA’s Teagan Pedler and Liam May, leaving two positions open in the fiercely contested Solos 500cc Championship Class.

Stay tuned as the Gillman Speedway prepares to host an array of exceptional riders, showcasing their skills and battling it out for the Championship title. Witness the intensity, drama, and sheer skill as these talented individuals push their limits for victory.

Stay updated with the complete press release, including the timetable and details about support categories, provided by the Speedway Riders Association of SA ahead of Saturday night. Find the information HERE.

2023 National Karate South Australian Solo Championships Rider Lineup:

Fraser Bowes
Arlo Bugeja
Aden Clare (NSW)
Isaiah Hartley (Vic)
Patrick Hamilton (Vic)
Matt Marson (WA)
 Shaun Sampson
Brayden McGuinness
Jack Morrison (Vic)
Justin Sedgmen (Vic)
Dayle Wood (Vic)
Michael West (NSW)
Jake Turner
Roy Stout

 

2023 MSA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – THE TICKET BOX IS NOW OPEN!

November 10, 2023 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

 

The 2023 MSA Night of Champions ‘Ticket Box’ has now OPENED for the 2023 ‘night of nights’, to be held once again at the Eagles Function Centre at Woodville South – and what a night it is looking to be – certainly one of the biggest yet held – so head to your Ridernet profile and grab a ticket now!!

For 2023 MSA have been forced to put together an extended programme, due solely to the amazing results and efforts being put on show through the year by, not only SA’s talented competitors, but also by the hard-working officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers, many of whom will be celebrated on the night in some way.

A heap of guest speakers are also planned for the evening, and across all disciplines, with some already confirmed for the evening, including:

  • A reigning, and 3-time, Australian Champion from speedway
  • An up and coming ‘gun’ (or two) from road race that will be heading OS in ’24!
  • An Off Road Champion with the world at his feet!
  • Putting the spotlight on a couple of our ‘FIM Women in Motorcycling’ identities!
  • Plus, we might be logging in to the USA to catch up with a future champ in motocross!

Of course, there are the Motorcycling SA annual awards that will again be awarded on the night,

  • The Frank Franklin Trophy, for an outstanding career serving the sport here in SA.
  • The 2023 Regional Volunteer Awards, recognising our valuable officials, coaches and volunteers.
  • The 2023 MSA Rising Star Award*, for our most outstanding junior talent under 16 years of age!
  • The 2023 MSA Club of the Year Award, celebrating our Clubs and Promotors who make the sport happen!

*In regards the Rising Star Award, a record number of nominations have come through across six (6) disciplines, and the results that these riders have logged across 2023 make this the most decorated bunch of future champions yet to be nominated for the award – multiple International rides to their credit, multiple Australian Champions (with perhaps more to come), and South Australian Championship wins galore – these kids have got it going!

International & Australian Championship recognitions! And then, there is the recognising of SA’s highest achievers for 2023, and what a huge year it’s been on the track, and across all disciplines, as SA riders have taken on the world in ‘record’ numbers in 2023, taken all before them in chasing Australian Championship glory (with 2 disciplines yet to crown their 2023 Champions, with a number of locals right in the hunt), and, it shows little signs of slowing down in 2024 – in fact, the numbers look to be growing if the rumour mill is anything to go by!

PLUS – a heap more that will be unveiled as the Night gets closer – so get your tickets now! $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child (U16) – through your Ridernet profile!

3 course meal for adults, 2 course meal for kids – SEMI FORMAL DRESS!

*If this is your first-time purchasing tickets through Ridernet – don’t forget to hit ‘ADD’ on the number of tickets before passing through to the next page – otherwise it won’t log any for you – ring the MSA Office if you need assistance!

If you wish to book a table for your club – tables seat 10, but can stretch to 11 if needed, with numbers limited – but with a guarantee that if your discipline is Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, Reliability Trial, Road Race, Speedway or Trial – there is something on the running sheet for you – 2023 is going to be the most diverse Night of Champions for many years – so come one, come all!!

All photographs courtesy www.trentino.smugmug.com

 

From bLU cRU SA Junior Cup to 2024 Asia Talent Cup Selection Success

November 10, 2023 Filed Under: News, Road Racing, SA Junior Cup

Two of our very own bLU cRU SA Junior Cup riders have been selected for the 2024 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC). The 2022 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup winner, Rikki Henry, and the current 2023 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup winner (with 1 round to go), Archie Schmidt, both made their way to Malaysia for a chance to secure a spot in the 2024 IATC roster and take on a life-changing opportunity.

Joining a total of 89 riders, including 14 Australians, the pair travelled to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, to be assessed by experts, including the 2009 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama, all under the leadership of Dorna talent promotion director Alberto Puig.

Throughout each session, with a focus on crucial areas of both on and off the bike skills, riders were selected to progress to the next test, culminating in the final decisions of the 10 riders to line up on the starting grid for the 2024 IATC and 10 reserve riders to supplement the roster. 

Archie and Rikki showcased their well-known ability and talent to each progress through the selection rounds, to end up both earning a place on the 2024 Asia Talent Cup grid and taking that next step in their road racing journey.

Rikki Henry congratulates Archie Schmidt as he receives the news he has been waiting for – Image: Asia Talent Cup.

Since their early days in the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup series, Rikki and Archie have showcased remarkable growth, evolving their skills and success, in our SA State racing development program into national success within the Oceania Junior Cup and beyond. Both riders embody the core values of the SA Junior Cup, demonstrating unwavering commitment, notable growth, and a shared vision for success. Their remarkable journey to the Oceania Junior Cup and onto other opportunities reflects our state program’s ethos and the promising future it offers SA riders. Their dedication and evolution epitomize the very essence of the SA Junior Cup’s goals, setting the stage for exceptional racing careers for South Australian juniors. 

 

Kym Bolto – Team Manager and developer of the bLU cRu SA Junior Cup:

“I am delighted and beyond proud of both Rikki and Archie who have both come through the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup series and then to compete in the Oceania Junior Cup. 

To have 2 of our shining stars of the SA racing scene accepted into the 2024 Asia Talent Cup is a dream come true for me, this is exactly the reason I wanted to create a program such as this in our State, with the series only in it’s 2nd year, it is showing results already. I can’t wait to follow the boys in their journey in the 2024 Asia Talent Cup and I wish them all the best”. 

 

Brenton Matters – President of Motorcycling South Australia Board:

“From witnessing their growth and skill development along the pathway of the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup into National racing within the Oceania Junior Cup and subsequently progress toward further successes in their road racing careers, it highlights the exceptional benefits that the SA Junior Cup provides for our South Australian riders. This opportunity fosters aspirations, offering a choice between pursuing a professional career in the sport or advancing personal development journeys, both on and off the bikes”.

 

With limited time for celebrations, Archie Schmidt, leading by just 1 point, will head into the final round of the 2023 Oceania Junior Cup here at The Bend over the 1st to 3rd of December, while Rikki Henry gears up for the opportunity to race at the MiniGP World Series in Circuit Ricardo Tormo Valencia, competing against the world’s best later in November after becoming the Australian Ohvale 160cc MiniGP Champion. We couldn’t be prouder of both exceptional riders and eagerly await their performances in next year’s Asia Talent Cup.

(Above left) – Archie Schmidt leading the OJC pack at the recent Phillip Island ASBK Round – Picture: Pit Lane Studio. 

(Above Right) – Rikki Henry the 2023 Australian Ohvale 160cc MiniGP Series winner. – Picture: Pit Lane Studio. 

 

Applications are currently open for the 2024 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup Season, for more information on the program and how to register check out the press release – HERE.

Make sure you stay tuned to the Motorcycling SA and South Australian Junior Cup social media pages for regular updates –

  • Motorcycling SA Facebook 
  • Motorcycling SA Instagram
  • South Australia Junior Cup Facebook

 

 

2024 SA bLU cRU JUNIOR CUP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!!

November 3, 2023 Filed Under: News, Road Racing

MSA is seeking nominations of riders interested in being involved in the 2024 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup Road Race Series.

From beginnings in 2022, Motorcycling SA – In association with Motorcycling Australia and a slew of generous sponsors – successfully developed and launched the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup as a vision of fostering and supporting the next generation of Road Race Champions on their way to success.

This outstanding series which also runs alongside the Junior classes of the South Australian Road Race Championships offers up to 14 lucky junior riders aged 11-U16 the standout opportunity to develop their skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment, whilst also being appealing to riders of all MSA disciplines to be involved. The bLU cRU SA Junior Cup has been developed to be a direct pathway to the National Oceania Junior Cup academy, with the goal of fostering the next round of Future Champions.

Lucky participants of the series will each have access to the below benefits of the package –

  • A race prepared Yamaha R15 V2 150cc race bike.
  • 6 full race meetings per year, comprising practice, qualifying and 4 races over the 2 day meeting, so a total of 24 separate races for the year.
  • Riding gear (still to be confirmed) – helmet, boots and gloves at a hugely reduced price, with the Ricondi leathers fully decked out in SA colours, and complete with all sponsor logos. ( supplied as part of the package in 2023)
  • 1 three (3) day coaching weekend at Mount Gambier’s Mac Park Circuit, , with full details of what will be included still to be confirmed.
  • 2 other separate coaching days during the year to be held at a track to be decided on.
  • A number of other benefits, including media training and rider presentation lessons.

The cost to be a part of the bLu cRU SA Junior Cup in 2023 was $5100 to lease a fully race prepared Factory Yamaha R15 V2 150cc race bike for the 6 round series, this included all transport of bikes and equipment to and from the circuit and all consumables, the price for 2024 will be decided upon soon once sponsorship arrangements are confirmed.

The series is held in conjunction with the South Australian Road Race Championships and will also consist of rounds at the Monarto Go-Kart Circuit and the Southern Go Kart Club of SA.

We offer wildcards at our events too so if this is something you are interested in exploring please see details below.

For more information, including the full details of all costs involved, and to register your interest, please contact the Motorcycling SA Road Race Sports Manager, Mr Kym Bolto – roadrace@motorcyclingsa.org.au.

Will you join the ranks of talented riders and possibly follow in the footsteps of our inaugural 2022 winner and 2023 FIM Mini GP Australian champion Rikki Henry and current series leader and OJC Australian series leader Archie Schmidt who have emerged from the program to advance to the next level in their professional road racing career?

 

Register your nomination now!!

Pictures courtesy of Pit Lane Studio.

Our fantastic Series Sponsors –

RESULTS – ASBK ROUND 6 – SA MAKES A STATEMENT ON THE ISLAND

November 2, 2023 Filed Under: ASBK, News, Road Racing

With the championship’s end in sight and points battles heating up, there was an electric atmosphere as riders took to the Phillip Island circuit for Round 6 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) from the 27th to the 29th of October.

Featuring numerous top 10 results, exceptional podium finishes, and new points leaders, our SA crew represented well, and we couldn’t be prouder. Before delving into the results, let’s highlight just some exceptional moments from the weekend –

Archie Schmidt – WE HAVE A NEW OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP LEADER!! After an intense battle resulting in a 5th place finish in race 1, Archie excelled in race 2, clocking a blistering lap time of 2:11.664 on lap 2 and clinching the race 2 victory. Ending with 5th place in race 3, Archie secured second place overall for the weekend, putting him in the lead for the 2023 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup by a mere one point. It’s safe to say we’ll be on the edge of our seats during the final round, eagerly watching if Archie can maintain his lead after an exceptional season.

Archie Schmidt. Images: Pit Lane Studio. 

Continuously improving and leveraging her first overseas experience in Assen, ‘Tornado’ Tara Morrison had one of her highest scoring ASBK weekends to date. With consistent top 10 finishes in each race, she concludes the round just outside the top 5, securing a 6th place overall. An elusive podium finish might not be too far off in her future, and we can’t wait for it!

Above –  Tara Morrison. Images: Pit Lane Studio. 

The battle for the top spots in the Michelin Australian Supersport Championships is intensifying. After a challenging weekend with the bike and securing 5th and 4th place finishes in the races, Ty Lynch enters the final round in third place overall for the Championship, just 2 points behind fellow South Aussie Olly Simpson. The gap is narrowing, with Olly experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions: a strong podium 3rd in race 1 turned to disaster after his clutch failed during the Toparis red flag restart of race 2, forcing him out of both the race and losing the overall Michelin Supersport Championship top spot to Cameron Dunker. The final round promises to be an incredible show, as the question lingers: could Olly get the upper hand back on Dunker or better yet a Championship SA 1 and 2 overall podium??

Above – Ty Lynch. Images: Pit Lane Studio.                                                                     Above: Olly Simspon. Image Pit Lane Studio.

Our SA crew regularly share updates of their weekends through their social media pages so check them out and make sure you click the follow button for regular riding action posts (not to mention see each of their own ASBK Round 6 experiences) –

Tara Morrison – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087208255688 

Unitech Racing Team –https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam

Arthur Sissis – https://www.facebook.com/arthursissis61

Sam Pezzetta – https://www.facebook.com/groups/168193281155722/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=831024528205924

Olly Simpson https://www.facebook.com/ollysimpsonracing

Dallas Skeer – https://www.facebook.com/DallasSkeerRacing

Ty Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing

Michael Kemp – https://www.facebook.com/michaelkempracing

Dallas Skeer Racing – https://www.facebook.com/DallasSkeerRacing

Declan Carberry – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057635011292

Brock Quinlan – https://www.facebook.com/brockquinlan87

Ryder Gilbert – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089634796268

 

Coming right down to the line, our SA crew are already getting amped up to bring the Championship home with a bang on home soil. That’s right, the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park is set to come alive on the 1st – 3rd December 2023 for the grand finale round 7 of the 2023 mi-Bike Australian Superbike Championship.

Follow all the ASBK action on the below links –

WEBSITE;             https://www.asbk.com.au/

SOCIALS;              https://www.facebook.com/asbksuperbikes

RESULTS;             https://www.computime.com.au/Default 

 

Round 6 results – and where the round riders are sitting in the Championships after the 6 out of 7 rounds!

RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP
ALPINE STARS SUPERBIKES (after round 6 of 7)
Arthur Sissis 10th 12th 10th 9th
Michael Kemp 14th 16th 16th 14th
MICHELIN SUPERSPORT (after round 5 of 6)
Olly Simpson 3rd DNF 10th 2nd
Ty Lynch 5th 4th 4th 3rd
Dallas Skeer 8th 5th 5th 4th
Declan Carberry 15th 10th 11th 14th
Mitch Simpson 17th 12th 15th 19th
300 SUPERSPORT (after round 5 of 6)
Sam Pezzetta 9th 12th 8th 8th 9th
Jordy Simpson DNF 7th 7th 11th 11th
Tara Morrison 7th 9th 9th 6th 14th
Ryder Gilbert 13th 10th 12th 13th 20th
Brock Quinlan 18th 18th 17th 19th 21st
OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP  (after Round 5 of 6)
Archie Schmidt 5th 1st 5th 2nd 1st
YAMAHA R3 CUP  (after Round 4 of 5)
Sam Pezzetta 7th 9th 12th 9th 6th
Jordy Simpson DNF 13th 17th 11th 9th
Ryder Gilbert 12th 11th 7th 10th 13th
SUREFLIGHT SUPERBIKE MASTERS – ROUND 2 (after Round 2 of 3)
Davo Johnson 9th 6th 6th 6th 14th

 

PRESS RELEASE – 2023 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIPS – 85cc 2/ & 150cc 4/ (12-u16yrs) ROUND 4 TROPHY RESULT MISTAKE

October 20, 2023 Filed Under: News

23rd October 2023

 

We hope everyone had a fantastic time at the 2023 SA Motocross Championships presentation dinner on Saturday the 14th of October 2023.

It was great to see the SA Motocross community come together to celebrate the Champions of 2023 and the exceptional people that go into making motocross in SA what it is.

Unfortunately, we would like to acknowledge there was one mistake in the SAMX Round 4, Motocross Riders Association podium trophy results for the 85cc 2/ & 150cc 4/ (12-u16yrs).

On the night Dylan Gromball received second place for the round and Ryder Woodrow received the third place round trophy.

The correct results for Round 4 Motocross Riders Association 85cc 2/ & 150cc 4/ (12-u16yrs) top 3 are as follows –

1st.         Tomi Doble
2nd.       Ryder Woodrow
3rd.       Dylan Gromball

We have contacted both riders and will be awarding the correct trophies to both Ryder and Dylan.

This was an extremely unfortunate mistake and Motorcycling South Australia extend our apologies to both riders. We would like to also offer our congratulations to Ryder Woodrow on his well-earned SAMX round 4, second place overall result and Dylan Gromball on his SAMX round 4, third place overall finish.

We look forward to an even bigger 2024 Championship and wish everyone a safe and restful Christmas.

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