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2023 Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Races – Another Page in the History Books

March 19, 2023 Filed Under: News

Over the 11th and 12th March 2023, and after 2 years in the making, all the action kicked off on Sellicks Beach, with bikes from past eras going head to head for bragging rights and to settle who will be the fastest of the beach for 2023.

For the first time in the history of the event, the Sellicks Beach Historic Races were not just able to be witnessed by the fans on the sidelines, but were also livestreamed world-wide, providing never before seen views of the race with drone footage and behind the scenes pit action, to really bring the race into the present on a whole new level.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, with sunny conditions welcoming the crowds of spectators and bikes to the sand. There was a buzz of anticipation at Rider Briefing with Clerk of Course, Murray ‘Muzz’ Tune laying out the weekend for riders, ahead of the ‘Rider Meet & Greet’ on the Beach. With bikes kicking into life and lined up on the beach for the first time, this was the perfect opportunity for spectators, young and old, to come onto the beach for a photo opportunity and talk to the riders about their pride and joy machines before racing kicked off.

After many photos and laughs were shared, the beach was cleared ready for the practice to kick off, with early signs showing that the racing was going to be exceptionally tight. With the bikes all warmed up ready for the first races, the atmosphere was electric with machines and riders giving it their all to lay down good times to kick off the weekend. This combined with the commentary gold of 2 time World Champion, Steven Matthews and Jason O’Halloran kept audiences on the edge of their seats and fully entertained across the weekend.

Saturday saw exceptionally fast times being laid down, whilst the beach, at times, did claim victory over many of the bikes, with the recovery teams run off their feet to retrieve the broken bikes, and get them back to the safety of the pits for repairs, in the hopes of the continuing the weekend.

Handicap races went through Saturday afternoon, which resulted in bar to bar racing with the fastest racers staggering behind their slower timed competitors. The tide in the end took over the beach earlier than expected putting an end to Saturday, resulting in the remaining Handicap races being forced to roll over to Sunday.

All eyes were set on last year’s fastest of the beach and current course record holder, Davo Johnson. Would he be able to continue his dominance or even set a new course record?

Saturday brought him exceptionally close to beating that illusive bench mark of 0.59.379 seconds, set from 2021, with a 1:00.799 in Race 19. Revving up for an even faster day Sunday, it looked to be well on track until it all went awry in race 40 when Davo came to a full stop just before the last barrel turn on the first lap with a locked back tyre.

Looking to be an issue in the gear box, with the bike stuck in first gear, it sadly, resulted in Davo being in the pits a lot of the day. Fortunately, and is not unusual in Historic racing, a fellow competitor came to the rescue with a spare gear box and after substantial work, he was ready for the Top 20 Shootout after qualifying with his Saturdays time.

The Top 20 shootout didn’t disappoint with the fastest riders over the weekend hitting the beach for one last time to finish the weekend. A 5 rider pile up at the start line caused a restart. After medical attended and the track cleared, IT WAS ON!! After negotiating the initial trouble Davo took control of the race like only he can, finishing with a solid lead after 5 laps followed by Jarrad Smiley and Mark Dignum.

Another Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Race is now in the books with the 2021 beach record still standing. It was definitely a weekend of memories and titles laid down. With 2023 being bigger than ever, we certainly can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store at the beach.

Photos and videos of the weekend can be found o the Levis MCC FB page – HERE.

Full Results – HERE.

TROY Series SA 2023 LAUNCHED – AND ROUND 1 ENTRIES – ARE NOW OPEN!

March 17, 2023 Filed Under: News, Trials

Entries for round 1 of Trials SA’s TROY Series SA 2023 are now open on Ridernet, the AJS MTC’s Frank Tuck Trial at Victor Harbor on Sunday, April 16^th.

All events will have Saturday night camping available, contact the event contact on the sup regs (now available on the Motorcycling SA website) for the details, and what else will be offered in relation to each round – camping, catering, Saturday coaching, etc. These will be different at each round, so contact the organisers to be sure!

In regard to riding conditions and classes, there are no changes to 2023 – TROY Series SA 2023 will once again be a 5 round series that will feature some of SA’s finest Trial’s terrain, with the 5 rounds for 2022 being;

TROY Series SA will not only complement some of Trials SA’s most special events, but also all of the events of Trials Week SA 2023, which will feature the Vine Inn Barossa 2023 Australian Trial Championships, powered by GASGAS, and the AMX Superstores 2023 South Australian Trial Championships in September/October.

The 5 rounds of TROY for 2023 are;

Round 1 – April 16 – The Frank Tuck Trial @ Victor (AJS)

Round 2 – June 4 – The Peter Sparkes Trophy Trial @ Tungkillo (AJS)

Round 3 – July 23 – The Max Graetz Trial @ Tungkillo (Gawler)

Round 4 – August 19-20 – The Woolshed Trial @ Mungeree (Team H/AJS)

Round 5 – October 15 – The Black Mud Trial @ Robertstown (Velocette)

The full list of classes for 2022 are;

· GREEN	TRIAL 1
· RED	TRIAL 2	SIDECAR 1
· YELLOW	TRIAL 3	SIDECAR 2
· BLUE	TRIAL 4	HISTORIC BLUE
· WHITE	TRIAL 5	HISTORIC WHITE	JUNIOR A (boys & girls)
· BLACK	TRIAL 6	SIDECAR CLASSIC	JUNIOR B (boys & girls)
· ORANGE	NON COMP SOLO	NON COMP SIDECAR	MINI TRIAL

The colours listed above are also the line each class rides, with the green line being the most challenging, or for the expert riders, down to the black line for the novice riders, with orange being run of section for the newest of riders – so Trial is definitely the discipline that caters for riders of all ages and abilities.

Sidecar 1 & 2 also ride to separate red/white & black/yellow lines, not the single colour as listed above.

TROY Series SA classes will be as per previous years – and will combine some classes, with the lowest point score on the day getting the TROY points, with the classes being;

· RED	TRIAL 1 & TRIAL 2
· PINK	SENIOR WOMEN & JUNIOR GIRLS
· YELLOW	TRIAL 3
· BLUE	TRIAL 4
· WHITE***	JUNIOR A & JUNIOR B
· BLACK & WHITE	TRIAL 5, TRIAL 6 & THE HISTORIC CLASSES
· RED & WHITE	SIDECAR 1, SIDECAR 2 & SIDECAR CLASSIC

*** If numbers dictate, Junior A & Junior B MAY run as separate classes in 2023 – which for the sport of Trial is quite a brilliant effort – to have that many junior riders in the sport!

SELF SCRUTINEERING;

Self-scrutineering will once again take place at ALL events in 2023 – with the self-scrutineering attached to all sup regs. Riders have to print off the form and bring it to sign on at events – no form, no ride! But, Scrutineers will still check up to 10% of all bikes, as well as ALL helmets.

ENTRIES FOR 2023!

Entries will be open at least 4 weeks before each round and will CLOSE at 11.00 pm on the Tuesday before each round, and only entries received through the Ridernet system will be accepted.

Late entries; MAY be accepted for an extra 24 hours, also through Ridernet, with a late fee of $20.00 per entry, so to 11.00pm Wednesday, as listed below.+

ENTRIES CLOSE	LATE ENTRIES CLOSE
· Round 1 – Tuesday, April 11th	Wednesday, April 12th
· Round 2 – Tuesday May 30th	Wednesday, May 31st
· Round 3 – Tuesday, July 18th	Wednesday, July 19th
· Round 4 – Tuesday, August 15th	Wednesday, August 16th
· Round 5 – Tuesday, October 10th	Wednesday, October 11th

Looking forward to seeing everyone out ‘on the rocks’ in 2023 as the Trials South Australia community look ahead to September and gear up for Trials Week SA 2023 and the Vine Inn Barossa 2023 Australian Trial Championships, powered by GASGAS!

📸 Credit Ella Peacock’s Mum and Brian Lang

PRESS RELEASE – MOTORCYCLING SA 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

March 15, 2023 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

MOTORCYCLING SA 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7.00PM, WEDNESDAY APRIL 12^TH 2023 @ MSA HALL

Please be advised that the 2023 MSA Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12^th at MSA Hall, 251 The Parade, Beulah Park form 7.00pm.

All current affiliated Clubs and Private Promotors can attend, with multiple members, with only the affiliated Clubs able to vote on any motions put forward, but are only allowed 1 vote each, as per the MSA Constitution.

Please forward your intention of attendance, and the names of those attending from your Club, to projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au before 5.00pm, Friday, March 31^st.

The MSA Board of Directors look forward to seeing you all there.

100 Years of Speedway Racing and The Sidecar Gold Cup- A Night of Celebration and Speedway Riders Association of SA

March 14, 2023 Filed Under: News, Speedway

Celebrations and mile stones of this magnitude certainly don’t come around every day and the conditions could not have been better last Saturday night to commemorate 100 years of Speedway Racing. This combined with the Sidecar Gold Cup provided a night of memories at Speedway Riders Association of SA.

Crowds flocking to Gillman Speedway to be part of history and celebration, was warmly welcomed by thrills, spills and of course an explosive firework show. All bringing together past, present and welcoming the future of Speedway racing.

The Sidecar Gold Cup was center stage for the night with Tyler Moon / Adam Lovell taking a well deserved, undefeated win. Support categories continued the flow of action with Solos taken out by Brayden McGuinness, Classic Solos won by Steven Graetz, Classic sidecars saw Chris Rae / Jamie Flood finish on top. Dynamic duo Chris Rae / Jamie Flood took out the British Sidecars with Evolution Sidecars Jim Irwin / Jeremy Sherwood finishing the night leading the pack. Young Ryleigh McGregor showed how Junior 125cc Solo’s are ridden coming in First and the 250cc sidecars had Lachlan Coppin and Haydon Kuchel bring home the chocolates for the night.

The night was captured perfectly by Terry Scriven Photography and Derick Thomas Photography, with all the photos below:

Terry Scriven Photography Part 1

Terry Scriven Photography Part 2

Derick Thomas Photography

Full results of the night :-

Speedway 100 year anniversary Sidecar Gold Cup Won Undefeated by Tyler Moon / Adam Lovell:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Tyler Moon / Adam Lovell	15
2nd	Mark Mitchell / Tony Carter	12
3rd	Nate Headland / Jaxon Rayner	14
4th	Aaron Silvy / Jaron Silvy	11
5th	Daniel Puddy / Byron Mordaunt	7
6th	Josh Pascoe / Matt Crawford	9
7th	Shane Rudloff / Scott Morris	11
8th	Kane Golding Isaac Amos	7
9th	Adam Pascoe / Axel Brereton	6
10th	Willy Walker / Jarred Nash	6
11th	Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low	5
12th	Tim Bichard / Seth Pascoe	4
13th	Nathan Fleet / Cameron Diwell	0

Solos:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Brayden McGuinness	17
2nd	Michael West	13
3rd	Tom Dixon	4
4th	Teagan Pedler	2
5th	Shaun Sampson	0

Classic Solos:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Steven Graetz	12
2nd	Kevin Webb	8
3rd	Darryl Christopher	4

British Sidecars:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Darren Nash / Greg Black	11
2nd	Robert Kemp / Nock Johns	7
3rd	Dennis Nash / Darren Turne	4
4th	Ronny Parker / Mick Sleeth	2

Evolution Sidecars:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Jim Irwin / Jeremy Sherwood	12
2nd	Chris Wakefield / Kate Barnes	5
3rd	Wayne Lethbridge / Grantley Simoinds	4
4th	Steve Fowler / Tish Matters	3

Classic Sidecars:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Chris Rae / Jamie Flood	11
2nd	Chris Wakefield / Kate Barnes	10
3rd	Peter Engels / Angela Macfarland	7
4th	Darren Pascoe / Michael Potts	6
5th	Wayne Lethbridge / Grantley Simounds	3
6th	David Lindsay / Will Perks	6
7th	Wayne Lethbridge / Grantley Simounds	4
8th	Josh Pascoe / Michael Potts	3

Junior 125cc Solo:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Ryleigh McGregor	24
2nd	Hayden Pascoe	16
3rd	William Nichol	11
4th	Ruby Chapman	8
5th	Jackson McPherson	1

250cc Speedway Sidecars:

Pos.	Name	Points
1st	Lachlan Coppin / Haydon Kuchel	24
2nd	Seth Puddy / Riley Edson	12
3rd	Amelia Silvy / Hannah Silvy	7

(Above: Sidecar Gold Cup Podium – 📸Derick Thomas Photography)

(Above: Michael West and Teagan Pedler – 📸Derick Thomas Photography)

(Above: Classic Solos – 📸 Terrysproshots Photography)

(Below British Sidecars – 📸 Terrysproshots Photography)

(Below: Evolution Sidecars – 📸 Terrysproshots Photography)

(Above: Classic Sidecars – 📸 Terrysproshots Photography)

(Above #42 Ryleigh McGregor – 📸Derick Thomas Photography)

(Above: #360 Lachlan Coppin / Haydon Kuchel being chased by #3 Seth Puddy/Riley Edson – 📸 Terrysproshots Photography)

News Flash – 2023 Road Race Come N Try Days – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March

March 9, 2023 Filed Under: News

CALLING ALL BUDDING ROAD RACE CHAMPIONS – either those who are yet to enter the exciting sport that is motorcycling, or those who are already in the sport and riding on dirt but might just like to see what all the fuss is about on bitumen!

MOTORCYCLING SA, in conjunction with the bLU cRU SA JUNIOR CUP, are excited to announce a 2 day Come N Try Road Race weekend at the MONARTO GO-KART CIRCUIT, OLD PRINCESS HIGHWAY, MONARTO. Gates will open at 8.00am each day for an 8.30am sign on, followed by a 9.00am start.

With this Come N Try happening as part of the official 2023 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup Coaching Camp, you will also get a front row seat to see what is offered to junior road racers in South Australia – and get some tips from riders that are not long in the sport themselves – as well as get all the details on the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup programme.

There may also be giveaways and other activities happening on the day – keep an eye on the Motorcycling SA socials over the next week to see about any and all updates! In the mean time though, scroll down to see what you will need to do to be involved, as well as what you will get for your time.

Pictures from Pit Lane Studio.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE / DO:

Firstly, you need to be between 11 and 15 years of age, boy or girl – it doesn’t matter!!

With limited time and spots, as well as bikes, available across the 2 days, bookings are essential. Please register your interest and preferred day (Saturday am/pm or Sunday am/pm) here; projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au – it will a be a first in, best dressed scenario.

*While all efforts will be made to slot you in at your preferred time, please be flexible with the times as there is likely to be only 24 places available on Saturday and 16 on Sunday.

**Riders will be contacted from Wednesday, 16^th March, as to when they are booked in, and will be asked to arrive 30 minutes before that time.

WHAT WILL BE SUPPLIED:

The bike, the leathers and boots,

Helmets & gloves can also be supplied, but if riders prefer their own – please bring them along – off road helmets with goggles will be allowed.

A FREE 90-day Introductory Recreational Licence (IRL) – but if, and only if, you have never held a Motorcycling Australia licence of any type before (so brand new to motorcycle sport)

WHAT YOU, AS A RIDER WILL GET:

A 20-30 minute off track session, including getting geared up (dressed), a rundown on the bike, the track and how to ride it, as well as what flags will be used, and what they are for.

A 30 minute on track session, complete with coaching from the SA Junior Cup coaches, which will include tips on cornering, braking and more!

**Please note, these Come N Try sessions are only OPEN to riders who are BRAND NEW to motorcycle sport, or riders from other disciplines of the sport who have NEVER road raced before. Current road race juniors will not able to participate under the Come N Try permit – sorry kids!

The bLU cRU SA Junior Cup, breeding tomorrow’s Champions today!

SA RIDERS EVENT RECAP AND RESULTS- ASBK MAKES A ROARING RETURN FOR 2023

February 28, 2023 Filed Under: News, Road Racing

After a huge 2022 of fairy tale finishes and upset losses ASBK has made a roaring return and SA riders are there in force to make a statement.

2023 saw SA talent continue to beat personal bests and stand tall on podiums. Continuing the chase there was a hum of excitement leading into this years season through some incredibly fast times being put down in ASBK testing at Sydney Motorsport Park, giving a sneak peak into what’s to come or Round One.

Round One kicked off on the iconic Phillip Island over the weekend of 25th to 26th February 2023 and SA was there in force with 15 riders lining up on the grid in their respective classes.

(A Great shot of all the officials from 📸 Russell Colvin)

Pit Lane Studio was one of the amazing photographers there catching the action shots – See the photos: HERE.

Superbike:

Superbike saw Arthur Sissis finished qualifying in top Ten with a Eighth Place, ready for Race One. Riding hard he came out shook off the previous start and finished Round Three in Fifth place. Race Three, riding very consistent he was able to finish in Seventh placing, giving him a strong Sixth place overall finish.

After a tough Qualifying 18th Michael Kemp pulled it back working hard up to a Ninth Place for Race One. Not Able to hold onto the Position he fell back in the field through Race Two and Three to a 14th and 15th place Finish, giving him a 12th overall.

Jack Davis had a roller coaster weekend overall, Qualifying 16th place, he was taken out in both races One and Three, resulting in him needing to ride without traction control. After the 12th and 15th place finish in Races Two and Three, he walked away in 16th overall to round out the weekend.

Supersport 600:

Ty Lynch had a cracker weekend in Supersport 600, just warming up from qualifying 11th, he clawed up to Eighth in Race One with sights set firmly on Race Two, fighting hard finishing on top with a First place. After getting caught up in the action on track Ty settled for a Fifth in Race Three but all the hard work had payed off sitting in First overall to kick off 2023 ASBK Supersport 600.

(The Champ, Ty Lynch. 📸 Pit Lane Studio )

Olly Simpson was riding hard as ever qualifying Third fastest, coming into Race One with a Fourth place finish narrowly missing podium. He was looking to take that podium place in Race Two sliding into second place before slipping off into the gravel at Turn Two, taking two other riders with him. Shaking off the outcome of Race Two, Olly charged hard taking out a podium Second place in Race Three and sitting Fifth place overall to round out ASBK Round One.

(Photos from James O’Hagan Photography 📸)

Dallas Skeer had a hectic start to the season to say the least. After a massive crash at the original practice weeks prior, there was doubt of him being able to make Round One. After both the team and he working their butts off to get everything in race condition, he arrived at Phillip Island and was there ready for Round One. Qualifying Fifth Saturday surprising himself and everyone and considering the crash left him three weeks prior with a fractured back. From then on Dallas took everything in his stride, including the weather. Race One left Dallas dropping down to 12th after a tough start. Pushing back up to top Fifth, he ended up with a Seventh overall. Last two races were a challenge when he was sent off the track early in Race Two and after working to get used to riding on an unpredictable drying track with wet spots, he ended up 15th and 13th in those races, and walked away with a 10th place overall.

Mitch Simpson started the weekend getting his feeling of the track with exceptionally fast competition qualifying 25th and determined to make up the places. Race One saw him claw up 3 positions to finish 22nd. Not satisfied and with more in the tank, he had a spectacular Race Two, fighting through the field and finishing in Fifth place. Race 3 he rode well, in the mix of all the action finishing Eighth and leaving the weekend within top Ten in Ninth position.

Young Declan Carberry was in the mix from the get go and pushing hard. With some bike challenges he was only able to ide 5 laps in the 25 minute Qualifying session but still taking a qualifying place of 19th out of a 28 rider field. The Team pulled the bike apart but and things were looking good with a great start to Race One but the bike temperature rose again after Lap Five, resulting in Declan needing to ride cautiously to get it over the finish line in 21st Place. With wet conditions in Race Two and being on the Second Bike Declan had sights set on making up lost time. With an exceptional start and working hard 10th place had been claimed by the Champ when a competitor crashed in front of him Ninth for the race. Sunday was a mixed bag of conditions with a drying track in places and exceptionally wet in others. After an ok start he fought his way into top 10 and getting in the position to battle for Third Place, it was looking to be an exceptional PB finish. With his wet tires getting hot and traction becoming non existent, he continued on to finish Seventh place and leave with a 11th Place standing overall.

(#220 Declan Carberry 📸 Pit Lane Studio )

(Above: The Iconic Phillip Island and our amazing officials. 📸 Pit Lane Studio )

Supersport 300:

You couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a South Australian in Supersport 300. Cooper Rowntree lead the charge for the South Aussies qualifying a strong top Ten in seventh place heading into racing nailing a Tenth in Race One, bringing down to a fourth in Race Two, seventh in Race Three and finishing the weekend in ninth overall.

(Below – 300 Supersport Race 3 front runners coming over the rise and down into MG. 📸 Pit Lane Studio ))

Tara Morrison had an up and down weekend, starting strong with a personal best eighth place qualifying but ran into trouble crashing in race one with fellow South Aussie Sam Pezzetta, fighting back with a 10th place finish in Race Two, however crashing again in Race Three and finishing in 17th overall.

(Above: Tara Morrison #95 chasing Sam Pezzetta #51 with Cooper Rowntree #57 and the pack 📸 Pit Lane Studio ))

Sam Pezzetta started the weekend incredibly strong running top times in Supersport 300 before a crash Friday. Fighting hard he ended up walking away with a qualifying 11th position. In Race One he and Tara Morrison had a massive crash and was not able to line up on the grid for Race Two. Determined to come back and score valuable series points he took out 11th place in Race Three and finished the weekend in 19th.

Sunday arvo saw Sam invited up on onto the main stage for some interviews with fellow South Aussie Ryder Gilbert whom both had the crowd laughing at their antics before being completely surprised by a visit from Toprak Razgatlıoğlu right before he was out for his race.

(Above: Pics of Sam on Stage from Pezzetta51 Racing)

Jordy Simpson rode exceptionally well and consistent starting off the weekend Qualifying in 18th, showing he wasn’t to be taken lightly, picking off the competition places until finishing in 13th for Race One. Starting in 18th on the grid for Race Two, Jordy worked hard to move through the pack making up places, getting into 16th position by Lap Three and holding it off until Steve Sforzin and fellow South Aussie Ryder Gilbert managed to get past leaving Jordy in 18th Position for the race. Race 3 saw Jordy make his move early overtaking knight in the first lap and holding 17th position for 3 laps until he was able to make the move and jump up to 14th in Lap Five. Fending off constant attacks on the position, Simpson was taken and moved back into 16th Position where he finished the race and the weekend in 14th overall.

Brock Quinlan started the weekend taking all the conditions in his stride and working with everything the weather and his competitors could throw at him. Qualifying just outside of top 20 in 21st Place. Race One saw a jousting battle between Ryder Gilbert over the early laps until he was able to negotiate the carnage of the race and move from 23rd place in lap Four up to 18th position in the last 4 laps. Race 2 saw Brock and Steve Sforzin have a battle early on until Sforzin continued his charge up the ranks and Quinlan get pipped by Gilbert and Moylan in lap 5 to finish Race Two in 22nd. From early Race Three Quinlan got the move on Sforzin up to 20th position in the first lap. Mills managed to get past Quinlan between Lap One and Two, holding Brock in 21st until Brock could make the move stick on Lap 3 moving past Mills and hold on to finish the race in 20th and take home the rank of 22nd for Round One.

Phoenix Agar still finding his groove through practice and qualifying, was still smashing PB’s and keen to show what he could do. After qualifying 26th, race one was going well chasing the group in front of him when a mistake into Turn Four of the First Lap meant he was unable to catch up but still able steer clear of crashes and finish in 21st with a personal best time. Race Two saw Phoenix work through the challenging weather conditions to start in 26th but keep in composed and finish the race in 23rd. Continuing his run of PB’s Phoenix kept it upright and consistent finishing the weekend for Race 3 in 24th Position.

Below are the overall results of all the South Aussies for ASBK Round One: