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RESULTS – 2023 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 3 AT SOUTH COAST MCC

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

Last weekend’s 5th and 6th of August saw Round 3 of the 2023 SA Motocross Championships put on a show at the South Coast MXC. Throughout a full 2 days of tight racing, riders put it all on the line, with the points tables heating up and a thrilling 2023 SAMX Championship finale just around the corner, we couldn’t be more excited. Well done to South Coast MXC for their hard work in putting on a great round 3, all the volunteers behind the scenes on and off the track off the track and of course all the riders that gave it their all through a full weekend of fantastic racing.

 

Thanks again to our series sponsors, Butler’s Mechanical Service and Great Southern Security that have come on board again for the 2023 SAMX Championship series.

        

 

A full breakdown of results and timing can be found for Saturday – HERE and Sunday – HERE.

The 2023 Championship leader boards – HERE.

Check out the top 10 placings in each class for the weekend and where riders are currently sitting on the 2023 Championship points table below –

(Photo courtesy Eric McConnochie)

Sunday 06 August 2023 :

Pro MX 1
Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Brett Metcalfe 75 25 25 25
2 Levi McManus  62 18 22 22
3 Daniel Banks  60 22 20 18
4 Siegah Ward 58 20 18 20
5 Jaxon Raynor 46 14 16 16
6 Matt Clarke 45 15 15 15
7 Denzel Woulfe –  DNF  –  –

Pro MX 2

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Mitch Norris 67 22 20 25
2 Elijah Wiese 67 20 25 22
3 Jack McLean 63 25 22 16
4 Jack Kenney 54 16 18 20
5 Seth Carpenter 52 18 16 18
6 Thomas Lambert 45 15 15 15
7 Caleb Walker 42 14 14 14

Women All Powers

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Amy Bartsch 75 25 25 25
2 Emma Haylock 66 22 22 22
3 Steph Cutler 58 18 20 20
4 Jessica Bennett 54 20 16 18
5 Tarja Morris 50 16 18 16
6 Koby Kitchen 45 15 15 15
7 Ulani Guy 40 12 14 14
8 Stefanie Teixeira 40 14 13 13
9 Charlotte Berrill 35 13 12 10
10 Leticia Foster 33 11 11 11

 

Expert All Powers

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Liam Dinnage 75 25 25 25
2 Joseph Dalle-Molle 66 22 22 22
3 Denzel Woulfe 60 20 20 20
4 Cody Loffler 49 15 18 16
5 Rod MacKenzie 47 18 14 15
6 Liam Buckley 40 16 11 13
 7 Joel Hakkinen  39  6  15 18
8 Jack Maher 38 11 16 11
9 Jake Henderson 37 13 10 14
10 Lucas Brereton 34 14 8 12

100-150cc 2 str / 200-250cc 4str 13-U16 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Wil Carpenter 75 25 25 25
2 Auston Boyd 66 22 22 22
3 Clayton Bogucki 58 20 20 18
4 Kye Little 54 16 18 20
5 Noah Rochow 45 18 11 16
6 Jackson Rossi 44 13 16 15
7 Joshua Whitehorn 41 15 15 11
8 Cambell Cadd  37  10 13  14
9 Logan Scott 36 12 12 12
10 Archer Colwil  34  11  10  13

 

Clubman All-Powers

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Jordan Simpson 75 25 25 25
2 Brodie Knott 64 22 22 20
3 Kent Shillitoe 54 20 12 22
4 Tom Jackway 50 18 16 16
5 Justin Lowen 47 14 15 18
6 Johnny Teixeira 46 15 18 13
7 Ross Dilks 42 13 14 15
8 Jamie Cornell 39 12 13 14
9 Brody Judd 34 16 9 9
10 Jett Hakkinen 31  10 11 10

 

Veterans 35 – 44 Years

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Bradleigh Thompson 75 25 25 25
2 Charlie Hollis 66 22 22 22
3 Wade Byles 58 18 20 20
4 Matthew Franczuk 50 16 18 16
5 Craig Hepburn 46 15 16 15
6 Nicky Carter 38 20 – 18
7 Nicolas Gwiazda 14 14 – –

Veterans 45+

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Darren Averay 75 25 25 25
2 Anthony Slade 64 20 22 22
3 Paul McLean 62 22 20 20
4 Heath Boundy 54 18 18 18
5 Dale Mosey 47 16 15 16
6 Matthew Powell 46 15 16 15
7 Michael Wilson 42 14 14 14
8 Lawerence Robertson – DNF – –

Saturday 05 August 2023 :

100-125cc 2 STROKE 13-UNDER 16 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Jobe Dunne 66  22  22  22
2 Jayke Hansen 65  25  20  20
3 Auston Boyd 54  18 18 18
4   Wil Carpenter 50 DNF 25 25
5 Joshua Whitehorn 47  16  16  15
6 Clayton Bogucki 47  20 13 14
7 Cambell Cadd 45  15  14 16
8 Archer Colwill 39  14  15 10
9 Logan Scott 37  12 12  13
10 Ian Ellis 31  9 10  12

GREAT SOUTHERN SECURITY

100-150cc 2str / 200-250cc 4str 13-UNDER 16 YEARS GIRLS:

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Danielle Churchett 70 20 25 25
2 Charlize Waldhuter 62 22 18 22
3 Tiahni Little 58 18 22 18
4 Amelia Gwiazda 54 14 20 20
5 Lexy Hayes 48 16 16 16
6 Ava Sparrow 45 15 15 15
7 Ava Walsh 40 13 14 13
8 Madison Bahnisch 26 12 – 14
9 Hayley Pudney 25 25 DNF –

85cc 2str/150cc 4str STD & BIG WHEEL 12-UNDER 16 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Kye Little 72 25 22 25
 2 Dylan Gromball 60 18 20 22
3 Harry Lashford 58 22 16 20
4 Max Hudson 47 14 15 18
5 Jamie Averay 43 15 12 16
6 Ryder Woodrow 41 16 25 DNF
7 Bradley Walkom 38 20 18 DNF
8 Tom Bowering 36 8 14 14
9 Deegan Jackway 33 9 11 13
10 Christian Disciscio 33 10 13 10

 

85cc 2str/150cc 4str STD WHEEL 9-UNDER 12 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Declan Smart 75 25 25 25
2 Cody Dunne 64 22 20 22
 3 Riley Mullen 60 18 22 20
4 Levi Rossi 56 20 18 18
5 Koby Binnion 48 16 16 16
6 Brock Smart 45 15 15 15
7 Jayden Minerds 42 14 14 14
8 Blake Bahnisch 36 13 10 13
9 Hudson Wilson 24 12 12 0
10 Hamish Finch 23 11 7 5

 

GREAT SOUTHERN SECURITY

85cc 2str / 150cc 4str 11-UNDER 16 YEARS, GIRLS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Charlize Waldhuter 75 25 25 25
2 April Chapman 64 20 22 22
3 Matlida Ryan 54 14 20 20
4 Maddy Bahnisch 53 22 13 18
5 Ava Sparrow 51 18 18 15
6 Breeannah Morcom 48 16 16 16
7 Paige Kitchen 43 15 14 14
8 Jessica Bartsch 41 13 15 13

65CC 10 – UNDER 12 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Riley Mullen 72 22 25 25
2 Ollie Paech 69 25 22 22
3 Nash Metcalfe 60 20 20 20
4 Hudson Wilson 49 16 18 15
5 Reid Haydon 47 15 16 16
6 Jaeden Sargeant 42 13 15 14
7 Max Donald 41 14 14 13
8 Mason Zerk 37 12 13 12
9 Blake Bahnisch 36 18 DNF 18
10 Jaxon Hirst 34 11 12 11
11 Noah Backman 31 10 11 10

65cc 7-9 YEARS

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Bodhi Austin 75 25 25 25
2 Lachlan Murdoch 64 22 20 22
3 Nate Bowman 58 20 22 16
4 Bailey Thompson 56 18 18 20
5 Kobe Smart 50 16 16 18
6 David Bamford 43 15 14 14
7 Seth Clark 41 11 15 15
8 Koben Corbell 38 12 13 13
 9 Rory Walter 34 13 9 12
10 Coen Hooker 34 14 11 9

50cc Auto 7 – U9 Years

Pos Competitor Total Points R1 R2 R3
1 Kobe Smart 75 25 25 25
2 Huxson Carroll 66 22 22 22
3 Koben Corbell 60 20 20 20
4 Isiah Filipovic 54 18 18 18
5 David Bamford 43 16 11 16
6 Archer Smith 43 12 16 15
7 Kai Austin 41 14 13 14
8 Tate Jackway 38 11 14 13
9 Alexander Backman 37 13 12 12
10 Jaxon Sims 35 15 10 10

MALLALA WELCOMES THE GIL HARRIS TRIAL AND ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO THE 2023 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELIABILITY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

Filed Under: News, Reliability

Round 4 of the 2023 South Australian Reliability Championships heads to the Mallala district over a full day and night racing format this Saturday 12th August 2023. Presented by Levis MCC the Gil Harris Trial (formerly known as the Theo Nixon Trial) will take centre stage as racing rivalries heat up and points gaps start to shrink. 

Entry List:

At just half way through the 2023 SA Reliability Trials Championships season, points leads are starting to dwindle and new class challengers are emerging every round. All we can say is the overall Championship title is still well up for grabs and we cant wait to see what battles are brewing ahead.

Last minute preparations are still happening before a strong field of 136 riders  take on the course this Saturday for the day and night 2 lap format.

With top 2 outright finishers of the Lew Job 2 Day Trial, Cooper Sheidow and Zack Tremaine not taking to the course this weekend, the series leader and 3rd place Lew Job finisher Rowan Pumpa will be looking to extend his already strong 16-point lead ahead of Clinton Voigt and add his name for another year to the Gil Harris honour roll, after last year’s top step finish.

   (Above: A Throwback to Rowan Pumpa racing hard courtesy of Don Macaulay)

(Above: Clinton Voigt courtesy of SandPlow Photography).

 

Adam Wright will be looking for any opportunity to continue the climb up the points ladder from his current position, trailing just a mere 5 points behind Clinton for the outright Solo class.

(Above: Adam Wright courtesy of SandPlow Photography).

The sidecar overall points leads are about to become a lot tighter with top 2 bikes Daniel Plowman / Bradley Brook and Shane Schiller / Brian Anthony set to miss this round. This opens it up for Max Hutchesson / Sam Hutchesson (third  overall) and Shaun Buckley / Brett Harding (forth overall) to make up some ground as they both sit tied on 44 points (a mere 17 point gap to take over the lead).

(Above: Max Hutchesson / Sam Hutchesson courtesy of SandPlow Photography) 

(Above: Shaun Buckley / Brett Harding courtesy of SandPlow Photography) 

                             

 

 

Fresh off finishing the 2023 Hardi 24 Hour, Kristy Schultz is teaming up with Clint Grabham to continue her 2023 SART Championship  leading journey in the Ladies All Powers Sidecar class. Can she make it 4 out of 4 wins this weekend for the 2023 SART Championship?? Only time will tell.

(Above: Kristy Schultz piloting the sidecar to the win at the Lew Job 2 day Trial, courtesy of SandPlow Photography). 

Thanks to Don Macaulay and SandPlow Photography. Both photographers have been out at many reliability and off road racing events so please reach out to donda@adam.com.au (Don Macaulay) or SandPlow Photography FB Page Here to purchase any photos. 

Where:

With a course spanning throughout the beautiful Mallala district, the Gil Harris Trial is going to have something for every rider and spectator.  The Main Control, catering and toilets will be located at 305 March Road Grace Plains (Google Maps Here).

Competition Information:

Best to get there early with the first bike leaving Main Control at 12:01pm to kick off the big day ahead. Riders will take on all the challenges thrown at them over 2 laps and around 6 hours of total riding time throughout the region. With plenty of great spots to take in the action, drop into Main Control when you get there to grab a riders list and and directions to all the spectator points.

The Woolshed CFS will be doing the hard yards keeping everyone well taken care of with food and drink throughout the day of competitions. Saturday is certainly looking to be a cracker day to make the short trip out to Mallala and stay for all the reliability trial shenanigans.

We are very fortunate to be able to be able to hold this competition through some stunning bushland and private properties, however unfortunately dogs are NOT permitted at this event, with the exception of service animals accepted.

So all that’s left is to pack the car up and come witness the 2023 Reliability Trials Championship story continue.

Full competitors list and start times – HERE.

Course Information:

Check out the below guide for all the key times to catch all the action at the 2023 Gil Harris Trial.

Live Timing:

Provisional Live results will be published on my.raceresult.com.
To access live timing…
 Go to sartchampionship.au and follow the “LIVE TIMING” links.
 Scan the QR code in the program or at Main Control.
 Live timing viewing will be available on screen at Main Control.
Final results published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Final results will be published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Socials*

You can also follow all of the SART actions on our social media by following SA Reliability Trials on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

Save The Date: 

The 2023 awards presentation night will be held on Friday the 13th of October 2023 at the Vine Inn Hotel – 14-22 Murray Street, Nuriootpa.

Make sure you save the date for a great night celebrating all the highlights of the 2023 South Australian Reliability Championships series. Bookings are essential so RSVP today to Kristy Schultz on 0419039728. 

 

2023 SA MX Championship Round 3 Makes A Return To South Coast MX

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

The 2023 SA Motocross Championship points tables are heating up and the finish line is nearly in site for another year. Round 3 of the 2023 SA MX Championships making a return to South Coast MX Club, this coming 5th and 6th of August. After last holding the Championships back in 2020, the club is gearing up for a fantastic weekend ahead and not one to be missed with 2 full days of racing to entertain the whole family.

A special thanks to our series sponsors, Butler’s Mechanical Service and Great Southern Security who have come on board again for the 2023 SAMX Championship journey. 

Entry List:

Returning for Pro MX 1 after a flying round 2 first-place overall, Brett Metcalfe lines up against the strong competition including both Siegah Ward and Levi McManus, who are both looking for any opportunity to get past the big #24.

A field of 10 MX2 riders have locked in their names to take on the South Coast Motocross circuit and as we know in racing, it could be anyone’s weekend. After a challenging start to the season in round 1 and securing a round 2 win in MX2, Mitchell Norris is gearing up to lock away as many Championship points as possible before the season comes down to the line. 

With the positive continued growth of Females making their mark in the sport of Motocross in SA, 30 of the states best senior and junior talents will take to the track this weekend. For the Butlers Women all Powers class, if round 2 is anything to go by, round 3’s racing is going to come down to the line. Last time out Amy Bartsch took the overall top sport and is back this weekend with sights set for a back to back win. She of course, can’t relax for a second with a strong field of competition chasing her every move including Emma Haylock and Stephanie Cutler.

After a huge trip up to the NT for the 2023 Australian Motocross Championships, Bodhi Austin is ready to extend his 65cc 2stroke 7-u10yrs championship lead for his SAMX 2023 season, after P1 finishes in both Rounds 1 and 2. With a field of over 20 competitors looking to stop his winning streak, can he make it 3 out of 3 for 2023? 

This weekends Junior Motocross field will be the perfect example of the exceptional talent levels coming out of our SA clubs. Over 140 of our fastest youngsters are set to take to the track across the weekends junior classes, not to mention the youngest of our sport, 29 budding 50cc riders will be out throughout the demo and auto classes.

With Championship battles heating up and points leads disappearing, you’re not going to want to miss a second of the action this weekend!!

Where:

Based in the beautiful Murray River, Lakes and Coorong region, the South Coast MX Club is under an hour’s drive from the Adelaide CBD up the princess highway at 3761 Old Princes Hwy, Monarto, SA.

 

Spectator Information:

On top of a full canteen keeping riders and spectators well-fed, the club has hired additional facilities to ensure everyone is comfortable for a big weekend of racing. Camping is available from Friday at a cost of $20 to be paid at the canteen Saturday/Sunday morning. 

Time Schedule:

Sign On & Machine Examination

 Before signing on, each person will be required to pay both the flaggy and Transponder fee as a result of the fee not being captured during the entry process. Payment is to be made via EFT only. 

 

Friday:                              5.00pm – 6.00pm (Saturday or Sunday competitors)

Saturday:                         6.00am – 7.00am (Saturday only)

                                          5.00pm – 6.00pm (Sunday early bird)

Sunday:                           6.00am – 7.00am ONLY (All Sunday classes)

 

Round by round Presentation – ROUNDS 2, 3 & 4

Saturday                        7:10am-7:40am Junior Presentation

Sunday                          7:10am-7:40am Senior Presentation

 

Riders Briefing

Saturday:                     7.45am sharp – ALL riders (and parent/guardians) MUST attend

Sunday:                       7.45am sharp – ALL riders (and parent/guardians) MUST attend

 

Practice (racing will commence immediately following practice)

Saturday:                    8.00am – immediately following Riders Briefing (riders are to be ready)

Sunday:                      8.00am – immediately following Riders Briefing (riders are to be ready)

 

Saturday Practice and Race Order:

Sunday Practice and Race Order:

 

 

Timing

Follow all the action as it happens and stay up to date with all the timing and results through the Mylaps Speedhive Page, or you can download the MYLAPS app via the App Store or Google Play.*

Socials*

Stay up to date with all the happenings of the 2023 SAMX Championship by following SA Motocross on Facebook as well as Motorcycling SA on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

Official Calendar for the 2023 SA Motocross Championship

Results – SA OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUNDS 1 & 2 RUN AND WON AT CULBURRA

Filed Under: Enduro, News

Over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of July, the SA Off Road Championships made a long-awaited return for a new 2023 Championship season. A treat for riders and spectators the Keith and District Motorcycle Club put in exceptional behind-the-scenes work to bring a brand new course and venue in Culburra for Rounds 1 and 2. With the new additions, there are still iconic fan favourites making the return for 2023, we are very fortunate to have both WSB Distributors and Painttech continue their support of the SA Off Road Championships.

With the weather finally changing from the wet muddy conditions and turning it on for the weekend, over 170 riders converged to the course ready for everything that was going to be thrown at them over the 2 days.

A Saturday cross-country format course met riders eager to get those early Championship points. Most riders and their support crew opted to camp at the track the Saturday night whilst many surrounding towns generously rolled out the welcome mat to scores of Off-Road racing spectators, looking for a full weekend getaway experience. Rounding out the weekend with a well earned challenge, a fast-paced sprint format race greeted riders and spectators on Sunday with juniors powering through a 5km course and seniors tested on an 8km course. Of course, in between races, there were plenty of rider catch-ups and course chats throughout the pits.

Appreciation shout-outs must go to the Johnson Family of Tintinara who have been extremely supportive, giving up land to host an inaugural venue for this year’s round 1 & 2 events. Their allowance for the Keith and District MCC and volunteers to enter and carryout anything required to building a new track is much appreciated. A big thank you to, Andrew and Sally, Eddie & Will.

We want to send a special thank you to the Frank Fatchen Cartage, Contract & Earthmoving! Leigh, Lisa and their kids have put in countless hours to make the 2023 SAORC rounds 1 & 2 such a success through the donation of machinery, fuel and time.

The 2023 SA Off road Championships continue onto Keyneton over the 26th and 27th of August for rounds 3 and 4 with riders already gearing up for some pretty tight down to the line racing.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

Thanks to Eric McConnochie for the pictures of all the action throughout the weekend.

     

SA TAKES ON THE TOP END AND AUSTRALIAS BEST AT THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Filed Under: Motocross, News

20 of our top South Australian Motocross Juniors made the long trip up to the NT to face off against Australia’s best at the 2023 Australian Junior MX Championships at the Acacia Hills Motocross Complex and boy did we represent and hold our own. With riders getting the feel of the track in challenging conditions they seemed to be dropping personal best times and creating new goals every lap. It was certainly a great look into the exceptional potential on the track for the week ahead.

Throughout the week we saw our Juniors stand tall taking against some pretty stiff competition against in of Australia’s fastest Junior Mx riders and coming out the other side with great results.

Shout out and congratulations to the 8 SA riders that qualified to represent SA in the State Trophy Challenge Cup from their qualifying times in their own classes (as specified by the MoMS 8.21.4)

  1. Emily Lambert
  2. Riley Mullen
  3. Ollie Paech
  4. Ryder Woodrow
  5. Danielle Churchett
  6. Tomi Doble
  7. Declan Smart
  8. Nash Metcalfe

Through their  fantastic racing efforts, team SA finished 6th in the State ranking – Great work everyone!!

Below are the overall points for each class, but first and we caught up with a couple of our juniors that qualified to represent SA in the State Trophy Challenge to get a view into their experience at the 2023 Australian Junior Motocross Championships.

Declan Smart

Age: 12

First started racing: Demo class when I was 6 years old.

Have you always wanted to race the Junior Motocross National Championships?

It’s always been a dream and goal on my list to take on this event.

How did you prepare coming into the event?

I have raced and won all the rounds of the Victorian State Titles for A grade 85cc SW along with winning the overall in Championships helped my riding coming into the event. Along with the Vic rounds, racing Hattah, Deep well and a few club rounds in SA has all helped.

What was a highlight of you time in the NT?

Would have to say qualifying 3rd in the first qualifying race out of all the 85cc SW and then getting a 2,4,2 in the heat races and qualifying 5th overall before the finals started were standout moments.

I’m incredibly stoked to get my name in the Motorcycling Australia write up.

Unfortunately the heat race points don’t carry over for the riders that have to qualify Declan had a couple of little offs in the final’s giving him 10th overall after the finals were finished.

Unfortunately the heat race points didn’t carry over for the riders that have to qualify and I had a couple of little offs in the final’s putting me in 10th overall after the finals were finished.

Biggest challenge faced at the Australian Junior Motocross Championships? 

The biggest challenge would definitely have to be avoiding all the rocks on the track.

Is there anyone you would like to thank?

I would love to give a massive thank you to James Wintle from Fox Australia for his support at the track along with taking some awesome pictures!

Peter Steven’s Motorcycle’s, Fox, Moto Cred, Smart Earthworks, 2D1, Dirt Bike Service’s, Emar Seats, Clare Rodeo, Clare Motorcycle Club, Choice Suspension, Panta Race Fuels, Three3sMerch and The Australian Sports Commission for selecting me as a recipient of a local sporting Champions Grant.

(above) Declan Smart                                           (above) Ryder Woodrow

Ryder Woodrow

Age:

13 years old

First started racing:

I got my first motorbike at 18 months old and learnt to ride with training wheels, I started competitive racing at 5 and had to travel to Victoria to be able to compete till I turned 7 and was eligible to race in SA.

Have you always wanted to race the Junior Motocross National Championships?

Since turning 7 I have entered every Nationals competition as it’s a great benchmark to compare where you’re at against riders across the whole of Australia, as well as riding a national prepped track.

How did you prepare coming into the event?

At the start of each year we set out our goals for the year, a training plan for on and off the bike aswell as a calendar full of races across Australia to attempt to compete against some of the competitors.  I have a motocross track at home, so I ensure I ride a few nights a week, as well as over the weekend. I run 5km every morning as well as push bike ride 10km on alternate days. We do benchmark testing to see improvements in lap times on the bike, as well as fitness benchmarks to ensure my off bike fitness consistently improves (i.e how long per KM) . I also fuel my body with Ryno power (protein and sports drinks) to ensure I get the right nutrients to help with these goals.

What was a highlight of your time during the event up in the Northern Territory?

Would have to say, 3rd fastest in practice, a 2nd position in a heat. Unfortunately in Final 1, I was caught up in a first corner crash which put me at the back of the pack of 40 riders. With the challenge of no sight lap on the track, I am stoked I still charged my way from 40th up to 10th position and although that was the worst result I achieved in my finals,  it was my best ride and my most proud moment to get up to 10th position and pass 30 top Australian riders.  I had Brett Metcalfe congratulate me on that ride, and to have such feedback come from someone of his level meant so much to me.

What was the biggest challenge you faced at the Aus Junior National Champs?

Heat 1 seen me lose my clutch , so after an amazing NT family leant me the part I was back in action however Suspension was set to a predicted to a flat one lined track, so after a crash where my suspension bucked me in a heat, I had to do a full suspension change and took my bike out to practice one morning before racing started to change the settings. It was completely different to what we expected and was one of the roughest tracks I’ve faced with ruts so big you could lay down in them. Once my suspension was fixed my confidence on the track was much better and helped me feel more comfortable on the bike

Is there anyone you would like to thank?

Ninness MX for the clutch parts , wouldn’t have been on the line without you, Chappy for the NT hospitality , Shaun Murdoch from the SA crew for getting behind every SA Rider and creating the SAMX nationals page to help promote the kids, Brett Metcalfe for the support and encouragement throughout the week and picking me to represent SA in the SA state team,  Dad and Mum for getting me there, Moto Adelaide and KTM for the weapon of a bike, Pirelli for the tyres, Ryno Power for the body Fuel, Monza Imports, Oakley and Alpine stars for the best gear, Dom for sponsoring our fuel to get us there, Nanna and Poppa for contributing towards the trip , jacka bricklaying for his 2nd year of sponsorship and Wayne Pengilly from WP concrete for believing in me this year and giving me the opportunity to ride for him and the opportunity to learn from him to build as a rider

Nash Metcalfe 

Age:

I’m 10 nearly turning 11 years old.

First started racing:

I’ve been racing for about 4 years now.

Have you always wanted to race the Junior Motocross National Championships?

Yea I have been pretty interested in this event and the experience.

How did you prepare coming into the event?

 I practiced before the race at home and I’ve raced 2 state title rounds this year.

What was a highlight of your time during the event up in the Northern Territory?

Getting my best finish 11th and spending time visiting Darwin.

What was the biggest challenge you faced at the Aus Junior National Champs?

 Not getting a holeshot and fighting through the pack was my biggest challenge.

Is there anyone you would like to thank? 

My dad for all the help telling me lines to take and how ruff it is in that section’s.

I would also like to thank Shane Lambert and Brad Thompson for bringing up my bikes and all my gear and parts for the Aus Junior National Champs. Thanks to my friends, team, dad my brother Mav and Marny for all their help

I also would like to thank my nanna for booking hotels for us to stay at and giving us good places to visit while we were up there. I would also like to thank GO24 Penrite team, 3D siteworx, Cisco’s race tuning, Nanna and Pops, Rat Racing / Fist, MXstore, SKDA, whitehaul, Michelin

 

OVERALL RESULTS 

50 cc

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
10 511 Kobe SMART 52
13th
 9th 11th 8th 12th
18 523 Carter WILLIAMSON 16 5th 13th 21st 19th 18th
26 535 Jobe HOWARD – 28th DNS DNS 25th 23rd

 

65cc 7-U10 yrs

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
14 51 Bodhi AUSTIN 35 34th 27th 12th 1oth 6th
15 52 Lachlan MURDOCH 34 10th 20th 11th 27th 9th
19 527 Brax CHITTLEBOROUGH 19 21st 15th 21st 11th 18th
20 583 Nate BOWMAN 15 29th 21st 19th 8th 26th
23 56 Bailey THOMPSON 8 25th 24th 23rd 19th 15th
28 511 Kobe SMART – 31st 25th 28th 23rd 21st
31 538 Jaden HIGGINSON – DNS DNS 30th 26th 25th

 

65cc 10-U12 yrs

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
7 518 Riley MULLEN 71 5th 18th 7th 4th 3rd
8 523 Ollie PAECH 60 8th 7th 11th 10th 9th
14 524 Nash METCALFE 29 19th 16th 16th 11th 14th
20 520 Blake BAHNISCH 11 DNF 17th 19th 19th 18th

 

85cc Small Wheel 9 – 12 yrs

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result
10 5 Declan SMART 31 9th 16th 7th
20 518 Riley MULLEN 7 20th 15th 22nd
35 509 Brock SMART – 36th 27th 33rd
37 520
Blake BAHNISCH
 – 34th 33rd DNF

 

85cc Big Wheel 12 – 14 yrs

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result
6 50
Ryder WOODROW
 43 10th 5th 5th
10 59 Tomi DOBLE 32 4th 7th DNS
21 58 Dylan GROMBALL 8 21st 15th 19th
27 54
Caleb CHURCHETT
 – 34th 28th 23rd

 

85cc Female

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
5 55 Emily LAMBERT 85 12th 2nd 4th 1st 10th
13 515 Charlize WALDHUTER 27 DNF 13th DNF 11th 12th

 

125cc 13 – u15 yrs

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
25 59 Tomi DOBLE – DNF DNF DNF DNF DNS

 

125-250cc Female

Overall Pos # Name Total Points Final 1 Result Final 2 Result Final 3 Result Final 4 Result Final 5 Result
5 55 Emily LAMBERT 83 3rd 5th 6th 6th 5th
11 528
Danielle CHURCHETT
 43 14th 13th 12th 12th 9th
12 515
Charlize WALDHUTER
 42 13th 14th 13th 13th 10th

RESULTS – WEBB PLASTICS 2023 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 2

Filed Under: News, Road Racing

Over the 8th and 9th of July, the Bend Motorsport Park was the feature backdrop to a huge weekend of thrills and spills, as riders from all over Australia descended onto the renowned racing circuit for the Webb Plastics South Australian Road Racing Championships Round 2, the Pirelli Motul Victorian Road Racing Championships Round 2 and the 2023 Horsell Australian F1 & F2 Australian Sidecar Championship Round 2.

Spectators braving the challenging weather were kept on the edge of their seats with a full schedule of down-to-the-line racing action and of course, plenty of riders falling victim to the onslaught of carnage.

Riders will head over the border to the iconic Philip Island, through the 15th to the 17th of September for Round 3 of the 2023 SA Road Race Championships, presented by Cafnix.

   

Pictures thanks to Pit Lane Studio who captured all the moments of the 2023 SA Championship, Round 2 journey.

Results for the Webb Plastics Australian Road Racing Championships Round 2 are below and check out Computime for a full breakdown of all the featured competitions –

Superbike SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Total
1 64 Michael Kemp 20 12.5 25 57.5
2 39 Dwayne Tosen 17 9 20 46
3 8 Charles Holding 18 10 18 46
4 63 Russell Crane 15 8 16 39
5 60 Paul Linkenbagh 14  – 15 29
6 16 Raymond Ross  – 8.5 17 25.5
7 92 Jack Davis 25  – – 25
8 657 Stephen Cox 16  – – 16
9 747 John Chiodi 13  – – 13
10 777 Beau Gower 12  – – 12

 

Supersport SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Total
45 45 Olly Simpson 25 25 25 75
2 8 Charles Holding 20 18 20 58
3 135 Jayden Plowman 16 17 18 51
4 679 Luke Patteson 17 16 17 50
5 39 Dwayne Tosen 18 20 38

 

Supersport 300 SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Total
1 25 Brodie Gawith 25 25 25 75
2 33 Jordy Simpson 17 18 20 55
3 72 Ryder Gilbert 16 20 17 53
4 18 Phoenix Agar 14 17 16 47
5 34 Jiabin Zhang 15 13 15 43
6 160 Gordon Hensley 13 16 14 43
7 95 Tara Morrison 18  – 18 36
8 159 Oliver Hensley 11  – 13 24
9 22 Georgia Stephens 9 15 – 24
10 995 Lucas Warren 10 14 – 24
11 68 Ryan Larkin 20  – – 20
12 337 Greg Farrell 12  – – 12

 

Juniors SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 333 Xayvion Amoy 20 25 45
2 169 Archie Schmidt 25 15 40
3 340 Seth Dellow 16 18 34
4 18 Elijah Andrew 17 16 33
5 54 Boyd Cole 15 17 32
6 144 Ethan Dellow 18 14 32
7 141 Cooper Pitt 14 13 27
8 27 Ghage Plowman 12 12 24
9 995 Lucas Warren 13 11 24
10 99 Jai Strugnell 11 10 21
11 11 Judd Plaisted  – 20 20

 

bLU cRU Junior Cup SA Championship – Round 3

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 69 Archie Schmidt 20 25 45
2 11 Judd Plaisted 25 18 43
3 7 Xayvion Amoy 18 20 38
4 34 Elijah Andrew 17 17 34
5 27 Cooper Pitt 16 16 32
6 68 Lucas Warren 15 15 30
7 79 Jamie Gregory 14 14 28
8 46 Ghage Plowman 13 13 26
9 99 Jai Strugnell 12 12 24
10 17 Payton Kemp 11 11 22
11 42 Josh Schiller 10 10 20

Archie Schmidt after a solid weekend                                                   Judd Plaisted looking fast as ever                             The Leading Pack fighting the weather 📸 Pit Lane Studio.

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Limited / Limited Sport SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 212 Kev Stephens 25 25 50
2 25A Brodie Gawith 20 20 40
3 68 Ryan Larkin 18 18 36
4 95 Tara Morrison 17 17 34
5 33 Jordy Simpson 16 16 32
6 176 Daniel Spendlove 15 15 30
7 72 Ryder Gilbert 14 14 28
8 18 Phoenix Agar 12 13 25
9 107 David Ellis 13 11 24
10 34 Jiabin Zhang 10 12 22
11 160 Gordon Hensley 11 9 20
12 159 Oliver Hensley 9 10 19
13 22 Georgia Stephens  – 8 8

 

Pre-Modern 08 SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 8 Marcus Delaney 18 25 43
2 616 William Downie 25 17 42
3 101A Ron Crane 16 20 36
4 7 Shane Robinson 17 18 35
5 176 Daniel Spendlove 13 16 29
6 69 Rob Vikuckis 11 15 26
7 879 Robert Lehman 20  – 20
8 37 Graham Snaith 15  – 15
9 27 Amos Fitton 14  – 14
10 77 Joshua Harris 12  – 12
11 10 Mark Bohannon 10  – 10
12 84 Rob O’Brien 9  – 9

 

Pre-Modern 08 SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 747 John Chiodi 25 25 50
2 62 Phillip Burke 20 20 40
3 48 Robert Daff 18 18 36

 

Naked Bike SA Championship – Round 2

Pos No Name Leg 1 Leg 2 Total
1 107 David Ellis 25 25 – 50
2 19 Denis Ackland 20  – – 20
3 85 Greg Inglis 18  – – 18