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THE 2ND WEEKEND IN JULY – MUST BE TIME FOR SA’s ICONIC ‘HARDI’ 24 HOUR TRIAL!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, SAORC, State Championship, Trials

THE 2ND WEEKEND IN JULY – MUST BE TIME FOR SA’s ICONIC ‘HARDI’ 24 HOUR TRIAL!

The 2nd weekend in July is here – and with it comes the running of South Australia’s most iconic motorcycle event, the 88th running of the 24 Hour Trial, which will be celebrating its 97th Anniversary with great naming rights sponsorship from Hardi!

 

HEADLINING THE WEEKEND’S ACTION!

24 HOUR TRIAL COMMITTEE                       HARDI 2021 24 HOUR TRIAL                         RELIABILITY

Saturday & Sunday, 10th & 11th of July! This year the event is returning to the traditional home at the Kapunda Harness Racing Club Complex, Kapunda.

First run in 1924, this year’s trial starts with the first machine leaving from the Kapunda Harness Racing Club Complex on Hancock Road at 11:00am on the 10th of July, and if all went well the first machine will return again at 11:00am on the 11th of July.

The weather will dictate a lot of the difficulties of the course, but whether wet or dry, it will be hard on both bike and rider (and passenger), and there is usually an attrition rate of at least 50%. The trial could not be run without massive support from many clubs, organisations and individuals, and the 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee thank them for their dedication to this great event.

Over 135 riders, as well as nearly 30 passengers will tackle 4 laps of the 200k course this weekend, with the Sidecars leading the way, with 2019 and reigning winners, Max & Sam Hutchesson leading the field away. Leading the Expert Solo field away will also be the 2019 & reigning Champion, Sean Throup, keeping in mind the event is returning after a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Hardi 24 Hour Trial is also round 4 of the 2021 South Australian Reliability Championships, so riders will be keen to ensure they cross the line on Sunday, to pick up valuable Championship points.

For all the details regarding this event, catering, spectator sections and heaps more, including the draw for the weekend, head to http://www.24hrtrial.com/ or check out their social media pages, Facebook & Instagram.

As well as the rugged men & women who ride the event, this has been and always will be as much a fun weekend for the spectators, as they watch their favourites from some of the best, most beautiful scenery in South Australia.

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee do ask spectators and all who attend to respect the land owner’s property, and to take your rubbish away with you please, to not camp on private property without permission and also to drive or ride carefully on the roads and not in any properties. 

Also keep in mind that this event will run under all current COVID-19 requirements, so please QR Code when asked, adhere to all physical distancing requirements, and, if feeling unwell, please stay at home! Thank you!

ALSO ON THIS WEEKEND

SOUTH COAST MXC                                        CLUB SERIES                                       MOTOCROSS

After the overwhelming support the club has decided that Round 3 of the 2021 SCMX Championships IS A GO!!!

Get your entries in for Round 3 of 2021 MXstore South Coast Motocross Club Championships presented by Coast Powersports & Bridgeland Motorcycles, this weekend – Sunday 11th July 2021

As well as the multiple Junior and Senior classes available. We will also see the return of the 110cc Feature (Non-Comp – Seniors Only)

ENTRIES CLOSE 8.00AM SUNDAY MORNING!

See you all track side

RIDE DAYS;

MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC.                      RIDE DAY                                             MOTOCROSS

Track will be open Saturday 10th July 8.00am till 1.00pm, we need to close at 1.00pm due to track crew having to do work before our club day on 25th July, and entries are open!

$30.00 members, $40.00 non-members, $30.00 one day licence **EFTPOS only**

*track is soft in places please ride to the conditions

*if you are riding on infield please do it at walking pace.

TEA TREE GULLY                                               RIDE DAY                                             MOTOCROSS

We will be open this Saturday 10th July! 9.00am-3.00pm

$30.00 for club members, $40.00 for non-club members, $40.00 for a one day license

The weathers looking good and the tracks looking mint!

SPEEDWAY RIDERS ASSOC.                          RIDE DAY                                             SPEEDWAY

Gillman Speedway Practice Sunday 11th July! Gates open 8.00am, Sign-in/Scrutineering from 9.00am, Practice from 10.00am

ALL Classes Seniors & Juniors, Speedway and Flat Track, TQ’s

Gate Entry $10.00. COVID Tracing at gate

Practice Members $30.00, Non Members $40.00, Pee Wee $20.00. One Day licences available

Canteen & Bar Open.

PHOENIX MCC.                                                 RIDE DAY                                             ROAD RACE

This Sunday 11th July! A ride day at Mallala. Please BOOK online ASAP at the link below.

https://mallala.rezdy.com/…/mallala-motorsport-park…

All riders welcome!

Mallala Motorsport Park Ride Day

$200.00 per Rider, $30.00 per Garage, $40.00 Recreational Licence, $270.00 Total

One bike per garage as per COVID-19 requirements Family pairs allowed

Motorcycling Australia Recreational Licence required and ESSENTIAL

Gates open 7.00am, Gates close 5.00pm, bikes on track from 9.00am until 4.00pm

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA DAYS;

CLARE MCC                                                         RPA DAY                                              ENDURO

This Sunday 11th July! Entries open through Ridernet

RIVERLAND JMC                                               RPA DAY                                              MOTOCROSS
This Sunday 11th July! Club Members (seniors and juniors) – $20.00 Non-Members (seniors and juniors) – $30.00

LICENCES; An MA Licence is not required to participate at this event.

Gates open 8.00am, riding to start at 8.30am

Camping on Saturday night is permitted, but please contact us via Facebook by FRIDAY night to let us know if you plan to camp! Gates will be open around 5.00pm on Saturday for camping.

PORT AUGUSTA MCC                                     RPA DAY                                              MOTOCROSS

This Sunday 11th July! See flyer below for all the details!

 

ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

KEITH & DISTRICTS MCC                               2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 4

July 17 & 18th Less than 2 weeks out from the penultimate and defining 4th round of the Eagle Trailers Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES, at the home of the legendary Andy Caldecott Park at Keith .

The Keith and Districts MCC never fails to deliver a great event and with rainfall the key for this track to really show off its uniqueness there has been more than healthy rainfall down the South East so we are set and primed for a ripping round 4 !!

The 5 round Championship is far from over with many classes producing the series closest racing at round 3 and the 2021 Champions are far from decided!!!

Entries open until July 13th at 10.30pm-ish get on Ridernet and enter today – or you will have to pay the $50.00 late entry fee to ride!!!!

SOUTH COAST MXC                                        2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

August 28th & 29th Entries are also open for the Grand Finale’ – the fifth & final round of the Eagle Trailers Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES, at the home of the South Coast MXC at their Nationals standard track at Monarto!

GAWLER MCC                                                   ROUND 3 TROY Series SA 2021 for TRIAL

Sunday July 25th Entries are now open for round 3 of TROY Series SA 2021, The Max Graetz Trial, to be held at Tungkillo, with entries closing on Thursday July 22nd at 9.00pm.

VELOCETTE MCC                                               2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 31st & August 1st Entries are now open for rounds 3 & 4 of the 2021 SAORC, sponsored by Nitschke Energy Services and Nutrien Ag Solutions, to be run by the Velocette MCC at ACUSA Park, Harrogate – in the Adelaide Hills.

Entries close at midnight on Sunday July 25th, after which you will be able to get a late entry in until 5.00pm Wednesday 28th – but for an extra $50.00!

LEVIS MCC                                                          2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELIABILITY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

Saturday August 7th! Entries are now open via Ridernet for Round 5 of the SART Championship, The Gil Harris Trial to be held Mallala and surrounds on Saturday 7th August and run by the Levis MCC.

Link to online entries is right here; http://sartchampionship.com/entry-registration/

Entries close on Friday, 30th July at midnight – and there are NO late entries for this event – so don’t leave it too late, or you might just miss out!

RILEY GRAHAM, COOPER SHEIDOW, OLLIE GEAR & EMMA HAYLOCK RIP IT UP AT HATTAH!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAORC

RILEY GRAHAM, COOPER SHEIDOW, OLLIE GEAR & EMMA HAYLOCK RIP IT UP AT HATTAH!

A huge weekend last weekend at the 2021 Hattah Desert Race for our South Australian riders, with some great results in outright and in class, with SAORC guns, Riley Graham and Cooper Sheidow both finishing in the top 10 outright, with Riley and excellent 6th and Cooper 8th!

Riley, 5th on Saturday in the Prologue (Top 10 Shootout), also stepped onto the podium with 3rd in the 450cc Class, with Cooper just behind in 4th, but it should be noted that the young Cooper was aboard a 350cc machine – the only 350 to finish inside the top 10 where he was surrounded by 450 & 500cc bikes! Superb effort that!

Junior, Ollie Gear had a day out that all would like, as he went about winning the 85cc Big Wheel Class on the Saturday, SA’s only class win for the event, with fellow junior, Emma Haylock also scoring a podium finish with 3rd in the Girls 11-U16 Class.

Other local riders to score a podium finish in class were, Will Price, 2nd in the 250cc 4 stroke class, Warren Carroll, 2nd in Veterans 35-44 years class, Michael Widdison, 2nd in Masters 45 years & Over, and Allan Graham, 3rd in the 250 2 stroke class.

There were also a heap of South Aussies to record top 10 finishes in class out of the many who headed across the border for the event – and the full results can be found here; https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/1878446

Huge well done to all of the South Australian riders, as well as their crews and supporters who travelled across with them. 

SPORTS MANAGER NOMINATIONS FOR 2022/23 ARE NOW OPEN – DIRT TRACK, ENDURO, MOTOCROSS & TRIAL.

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

Motorcycling SA are pleased to announce that nominations for the following Sports Managers positions are now open;

  • Dirt Track
  • Enduro
  • Motocross
  • Trial

They will join the returning Sports Managers who’s current term is 2021/22;

  • Reliability Trial – John Songailo
  • Road Race – Kym Bolto 
  • Speedway – Adam Possingham

Nominations will close on Friday, September 5th at 5.00pm, with appointments to be decided on, and made official by the MSA Board at the December Sports Managers meeting.

Each appointment is for a two (2) year term – 2022/23, with all Sports Managers getting together for a meeting quarterly, and the MSA Sports Managers Guidelines are also available on request.

An application form needs to be completed and returned to Motorcycling SA for a person to be considered for the position, and can be found here;

LOOKS LIKE TRIALS WEATHER FOR THE CLASSIC TRIAL AT TUNGKILLO THIS WEEKEND!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, Speedway, Trials

LOOKS LIKE TRIALS WEATHER FOR THE CLASSIC TRIAL AT TUNGKILLO THIS WEEKEND!

With the Hattah Desert Race a happening thing this weekend, plus being only a week before the 2021 Hardi 24 Hour Trial, events are a little on the quiet side with the AJS MTC’s Scarpantoni Wines Classic Trial at Tungkillo headlining the weekend.

AJS MTC                                                               SCARPANTONI WINES CLASSIC TRIAL                                     TRIAL

 This is the chance for riders to drag their old ‘trials irons’ out of the shed for their yearly carby cleanout, and it also gives the chance for some of the younger riders the chance to get on an old bike and realise how good they have it on a modern machine!

A large entry has been received – including a number of newbies, and as young as 6 years of age in the Mini Trial Class, and there will also be Australian Champions and representatives in action. Riding starts at 9.00am and will finish at around 4.00pm, with the event signposted from Tungkillo, and is on Brinkworth Road, Tungkillo.

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the action up close – entry is free for spectators.

MUD N TARS MCC                                           CLUB SERIES                                                                                       DIRT TRACK

The other awesome event on this weekend is the first round of the Mud N Tars Dirt Track Series at Day Road, Victor Harbor. This is not only the first chance to ride Dirt Track for 2021, it is also the first chance to ride the track that is going to host the 2021 SA Dirt Track Championships later this year!

So, for everyone who has been hanging out to let it all hang out and get sideways on a dirt track – here is your chance – head to Victor this weekend to ride an awesome track – complete with awesome country hospitality!

ENTRIES ARE OPEN and will stay open until Saturday arvo (tomorrow) at 1.00pm – so, enter through your Ridernet profile – go on, you know you wanna …

 

RIDE DAYS;

KEITH & DISTRICTS                                          PRACTISE DAY                                   MOTOCROSS

LAST chance to ride the track that is hosting the NEXT round, ROUND 4 of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 SA Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores. If you want any more info contact Tim Rayson (Buff).

And; from the Club!

KDMCC PRACTICE DAY
Sunday 4th July @ Andy Caldecott Park
This is NOT an RPA Day, you WILL need a race licence to participate and entries via Ridernet
All riders to provide a Flaggie
Canteen will be open with soft drinks, lollies, etc
BBQ available BYO Meat & utensils
Camping Available via contacting Buff 0419 845 941
Sign in 8am followed by riders brief (All riders & parents to attend)
Cost: $30.00 Juniors & $40.00 Seniors
$10 one day membership fee
All COVID restrictions as per government requirements apply. If you feel unwell or have any symptoms we ask that you DO NOT attend.
Just a reminder this will be your last chance to ride the track before we host round 4 of the SA MX Championship on the 17th & 18th July.
MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC.                      RIDE DAY                                             MOTOCROSS

For those not heading to Hattah or Victor for a racey weekend, head to Gillman for a Ride Day – Nationals quality track – kicks off at 7.00am with sign on. Contact Anthony Slade for all the details.

SPEEDWAY RIDERS ASSOC.                          PRACTISE DAY                                   SPEEDWAY

Gillman Speedway Practice; gates open 8.00am, Sign-in/Scrutineering from 9.00am Practice from 10.00am

ALL Classes Seniors & Juniors, Speedway and Flat Track, TQ’s

Gate Entry $10.00. COVID Tracing at gate

Practice Members $30, Non Members $40, Pee Wee $20. One Day licences available

Canteen & Bar Open.

 

ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

SOUTH COAST MXC                                        CLUB ROUND ROUND 3                 MOTOCROSS

SUNDAY JULY 11TH; Here is a chance to ride the track that is hosting the FINAL round, ROUND 5 of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 SA Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores. If you want any more info contact Robyn – with new contact details on the Club Directory on the MSA website!

And from the Club;

After the overwhelming support the club has decided that Round 3 of the 2021 SCMX Championships IS A GO!!!
As well as the multiple Junior and Senior classes available. We will also see the return of the 110cc Feature (Non-Comp – Seniors Only)
Entries open 6am tomorrow!! See you all track side

GAWLER MCC                                               TROY Series SA 2021 round 3, THE MAX GRAETZ TRIAL                    TRIAL

SUNDAY JULY 25TH; TROY Series SA 2021 kicks back into gear on Sunday July 25th with the running of the Gawler MCC’s Max Graetz Trial at Tungkillo and on the road to Palmer road, action kicks off around 9.30am and entries are OPEN!!

2021 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – NOMINATION FORMS FOR ALL AWARDS!

Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

2021 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – NOMINATION FORMS FOR ALL AWARDS!

Scroll down to find all of the nomination forms (with the relevant criteria) for the 2021 MSA Night of Champions, to be held on Saturday, November 20th at the Eagles Function Centre, Woodville South, from 6.00pm.

Nominations for all awards are OPEN and CLOSE on the following dates;

MSA Hall of Fame; 5.00pm Monday September 20th 
MSA Life Membership; 5.00pm Friday September 24th
The Frank Franklin Trophy; 5.00pm Friday October 22nd
The MSA Rising Star Award; 5.00pm Friday October 22nd
MSA Regional Volunteer Awards; 5.00pm Friday October 22nd

After missing in 2020 due to COVID-19, 2021 is going to be HUGE! Ticket sales will likely open in September and again, due to COVID-19, tickets will be limited this year to 180 – or 18 tables of 10 – so be early to ensure you get a seat to what will be, another fantastic evening celebrating the present and future of our sport here in SA, while acknowledging our amazing history at the same time!

9 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, NINE, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE EP SERIES FINALE AT KIMBA!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

9 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, NINE, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE EP SERIES FINALE AT KIMBA!

A bit spoiled for choice this weekend, with 9 events on, across 4-5 disciplines this weekend, headlined by the Finale’ of the 2021 EP Series at Kimba, but also with events in the Riverland, the metro area, the Murraylands and down the South East, seeing much of the state covered!

But, all eyes (or most anyway) will be on Kimba this weekend as they host the final of the EP Series for MX on Sunday. The EP (Eyre Peninsula) Series, now well over 10 years running, is a great compliment to the SA Championship series, and gives riders from the ‘Wild, Wild West’, a series to develop their skills without needing to drive 100’s of K’s each weekend to get quality competition – and a huge well done to all of the clubs, Whyalla, West Coast, Port Lincoln and Kimba!

AND; A GREAT OFFER TO THOSE HEADING TO KIMBA! To everyone who is heading to the final round of the 2021 EP Series at Kimba – THIS WEEKEND – here is a message from Vicki at the Kimba Gateway Hotel regarding meals!

“If you could please let people know that our meal service is between 6.00pm and 8.30pm and that all of the Menu is available to takeaway. Our phone number is 86 272 888 for any table bookings OR takeaway orders.”

Now – if you check out their socials and the pics of their food – their food looks awesome and we can’t thank them enough for looking after the SA motorcycling family!

https://www.facebook.com/kimbagatewayhotel

DANNY REILLY MEMORIAL FEATURE RACES RETURN THIS WEEKEND

The Tea Tree Gully MX VMX day features a special end of day events in memory of Danny Reilly. (From Nev Mitchell) Danny was a MX racer that myself and my mates all knew from our days living in Windsor Gardens, we all admired him. So having said that I hope we see plenty of entries. Below is a pic of some of the trophies for this weekend’s racing at TTG:

Remember the Vintage Class is up to & including Evolution bikes (so that’s Pre70, Pre75, Pre78, Evo), so if you bike is air cooled, non-linkage & drum brakes, then you’re in!!!

The junior class is for 125cc 2 stroke/250cc 4 stroke 13 – under 16 years of age as per the supp regs.

FYI, the bottle of red is not included but only there as a size reference of the trophies for you all to salivate over.

So who will get their name on the inaugural Danny Reilly Memorial Vintage MX shield (not pictured – it’s a surprise!)???

RIGHT – HERE IS THE RUNDOWN ON ALL OF THE EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND – AND A COUPLE OF REMINDERS AT THE END ABOUT ENTRIES BEING OPEN FOR A COUPLE OF EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND!

EP SERIES ROUND 4 – THE FINALE!

All roads lead to Kimba this Sunday 27th for the final round of the 2021 EP Series.

Track looks mint, weather should be great.

Just a few reminders from the organisers:

Registrations must be completed on Ridernet by 4.00pm Saturday – TOMORROW!

Caravan and Campers must NOT set up in the pit area, there is a designated area at the back for them

Gates open at 6.00am Sunday

CASH ONLY FOR THE WHOLE DAY

$30.00 FLAG FEE (optional) payable on day

Junior Scrutineering 7.00am

Seniors SELF Scrutineering

Sign-in @ 7.30am until 8.15am

Riders Brief 8.30am

Practice 8.45am

Racing immediately following practice

The Kimba MCC look forward to seeing you there for an awesome day!

 

SAVMX & DANNY REILLY MEMORIAL @ TEA TREE GULLY!

REMINDER…. Entries close 11.00pm this FRIDAY – TODAY!

Last year was a ripper day with perfect track and strongly supported by the riders.

This year’s track is looking to be the goods also! With the track crew out tending to it the last few weeks!

Don’t forget there are trophies for two groups on the day, 125/250 JUNIORS and VINTAGE up to Evolution Class.

If you are entering don’t forget to download self-scrutineering forms, 1 per bike.

Thanks in advance, from the TTG MXC committee

PS; HOW GOOD DOES THE TRACK LOOK – SEE ABOVE???

MORGAN MCC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Entries are open and close at completion of sign on SUNDAY morning!

Entries can be made on the day at Sign On or via Ridernet.

TIMETABLE:

Gates open 6.00am

Sign On 7.00am – 8.30am

Scrutineering 7.00am – 8.40am

Riders Briefing 8.45am – 9.00am

Practice Following riders briefing

Racing Begins at the conclusion of practice

Presentation will be approximately 15 minutes after completion of the last race of the day.

Presentations will be made to all the 50cc Demo riders’ and the top 3 finishers for each class.

 

   

     

RIDE DAYS;

MOUNT GAMBIER MCC                     RIDE DAY                                ROAD RACE

Road Race Ride Day at the brilliant Mac Park this Saturday, 26th June.

Canteen open and contact Marg at Mac Park for all details!

MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC.                       RIDE DAY                                MOTOCROSS

For those not heading to Kimba, Tea Tree Gully or Morgan for a racey weekend, head to Gillman for a Ride Day – Nationals quality track – kicks off at 7.00am with sign on.

Contact Anthony Slade for all the details.

KEYNETON MCC                                 RPA RIDE DAY                        ENDURO / OFF ROAD

Enduro/Off Road Ride Day this Sunday 27th June at Starick Road, Cambrai.

Signing-on from 7:30am, bikes on track from 9:00am.

LEVIS MCC                                          RPA RIDE DAY                        MOTOCROSS / OFF ROAD / TRAIL RIDE

Levis MCC Club Ride Day this Sunday. With more lovely rain this week, we can now safely say that this weekend’s Ride Day will be held in prime conditions at ACUSA Park.

ARIEL MCC                                          TRAIL RIDE                              TRAIL RIDE

The Ariel MCC have their 2021 Riverland Run on this weekend for Club members, contact the Club for all the details if interested in joining their club!

To contact any of the Clubs listed here, head to the Club directory on this website for all contact details for all clubs! 

AND: ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

AJS MTC                                              THE CLASSIC TRIAL                TRIAL                                      

SUNDAY, JULY 4; The AJS MTC’s brilliant Classic Trial, for all of the old twinshock and classic trials irons from years past – enter through your Ridernet profile and get ready to head the prime venue at Tungkillo next weekend, with camping welcome on the Saturday night!

MUD N TARS MCC                             CLUB SERIES                           DIRT TRACK

SUNDAY JULY 4; Round 1 of the Mud N Tars MCC’s Dirt Track Series for 2021 and the start of the lead up to the 2021 SA Championships in November – Enter through Ridernet and get keen to go sideways!