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DIENER & HOLMES – ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SIDECAR TEAMS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE MOTORCYCLING SA HALL OF FAME

November 6, 2019 Filed Under: News, Trials

DIENER & HOLMES – ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SIDECAR TEAMS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE MOTORCYCLING SA HALL OF FAME

Trevor Diener and Philip Holmes are South Australia’s most successful Champions in the discipline of Trial, and also rank =2nd all-time in Australian Sidecar Championship wins – as a team!

With no World Championship for sidecars in trial – it was generally accepted that during their time as a team, they were among, if not, the best team riding sidecar trials in the world.

Also during their career they were undefeated in the South Australian Championship and the Peter Sparkes Sidecar Trophy, and were only headed in their whole career together a total of 9 times, and in each event they placed 2nd!

It is because of this amazing career as a team, which only spanned some 11 ½ years, that it is felt that if they are to be inducted into the Motorcycling SA Hall Of Fame, it should be done, also, as a team, so therefore this is a double induction, for both Trevor & Philip.

TREVOR & PHIL, THE TEAM; Teaming up in 1978, Trevor & Phil started to re-write the record books virtually straight away, winning all 3 major titles, the SA Championships, the Peter Sparkes Sidecar Trophy and their first Australian Championship, on home soil at Eden Valley, with Roger & Chris Holmes finishing 2nd.

All up, Trevor & Phil won all 3 major titles in the same year a total of 7 times together!

In the South Australian Championship, Trevor & Phil were undefeated, winning 11 straight Championships from 1978 through to 1988 inclusive.

In the Peter Sparkes Sidecar Trophy, the most prestigious trophy for trials sidecars after the Australian championship, their record is the same – 11 starts for 11 wins between 1978 & 1988!

In the Australian Championship, their record, has only been beaten by one team, and equaled by another, meaning they still sit =2nd all time, and is 7 wins from 10 starts, with 3 runner-up placings (there was no sidecar Championship run in 1985), meaning they never finished worse than 2nd which is in itself a record in Australian trials history, for anyone with 5 or more starts at an Australian Championship.

Their 6 wins in a row from 1981 – 1987 (as stated, no championship in ’85) still stands as the best performance by a South Australian team, and 2nd overall all time!

Their 70% win ratio (7 from 10) ranks them at number 2 all time as well, behind the 75% win ration of the Gough/Blanchard team (15 from 20) and well in front of the Kuerschner/Sparkes team who won 7 times from 17 starts for a 41% ratio, for all teams with 5 or more wins at National level.

In a little over 11 years as a team, they were only defeated 9 times, and each time, they finished 2nd!

And add to their list of accomplishments, the following;

  • In 1987 the Australian Observed Trials Championships were held in Western Australia, and were a 1 day Championship for all classes, meaning Trevor was able to unbolt the sidecar and win the Greybeards Championship and the Sidecar Championship, and in doing so became the only person to win 2 Championships in 1 year (A record that still stands – and will likely stand for all time)
  • In 1976, before teaming up with Trevor, Philip won the Australian Championship with brother, Roger, making both Trevor & Philip 8 time Australian Champions in total.
  • Both played a major part in the first 2 Australian Championship meetings ran by the Keyneton MCC in 1990 and 1994, both in the planning and on the ground, and they have always made themselves available at the other Australian Championships held in SA, 1998 (Committee run), 2002, 2007, 2011 & 2017 (all KMCC run)
  • In 2009 both were awarded Life Membership to Motorcycling SA for their contributions to motorcycle sport, both as competitors and valued members of the Keyneton MCC, and they were also awarded these as a team!

In 2009 the Club also re-vamped their 2 Day Trial, and launched The Diener/Holmes Sidecar Trophy for the first time, to celebrate and remember each year the careers of the Club’s 2 greatest Champions. This was significant as it was the event that was Trevor & Phil’s last ride together in 1988 – they won, just like their first ride together, but on this occasion they beat the team from Western Australia who had just beaten them for the Australian Championship.

7 years on and the Diener/Holmes Sidecar trophy is regarded by most as a great addition to the calendar and it now means there are 4 great trophies to win in Australia for sidecars, which in itself is a great thing, especially when Trevor & Phil themselves are on hand to present the awards.

TREVOR; Born in 1947, Trevor joined the Keyneton MCC in the dark days of the mid 1960’s when the Club was struggling to just survive, with Trevor playing his part in, first, the Club’s revival, and then the prosperity of the 1970’s onwards, and only stopped being a central figure in the Club well into the 1990’s! Through the years Trevor has sat on the Executive Committee for a number of terms, usually in lower profile roles, as it was as a hard working Club member that he earned his Life Membership, which was awarded in 1982, the 7th to be awarded by the Club.

On a bike through the 1960’s and into the first half of the 1970’s Trevor was no slouch , winning the 24 Hour Trial for the first time as a 17 or 18 year old (dependant on when the event was run) in 1965, and then backing that up 2 years later to win for a second time in 1967. He then turned to 3 wheels in the 1970’s to record another win in 1973, with Barry Arthur as passenger, making him a 3 time winner and a winner on both solo and sidecar, something that has been rare since the MCC of SA stopped running the event in 1956.

In observed trials Trevor had become one of the few Keyneton members to reach A Grade status as a solo rider, winning multiple South Australian Championships along the way.

PHILIP; Born in 1953, Phil first joined the Keyneton MCC in the early 1970’s, along with brothers, Roger, Chris & Mark and sister Barbara, and all bar Mark would go on to have great careers in motorcycling, although Mark was the only one to ride a motorcycle professionally, being a postman! Phil would also spend a good number of years on the Executive Committee, including years as President and Assistant Secretary, but like Trevor, it was his expertise as a plumber and his hard working nature that really benefited the Club, which saw him awarded the 9th Life Membership to the Club in 1983.

During his early years in the Club, Phil, along with his brother, Roger, formed one of the first great sidecar teams in the Club, with Phil riding in reliability trials and Roger riding in observed, or Trial.  The duo had some success in reliability trials, including podium finishes in the 24 Hour Trial, but it was in 1976, at Mount Kembla in New South Wales that they became a huge part of Keyneton MCC history, when they won the Australian Observed Trials Sidecar Championship. This was the first time that any Keyneton MCC members had won an Australian Championship, after podium finishes in the past by Ken & Jim Warnest (road racing) and Geoff Barratt & Laurie Williams (observed trials sidecar)

1977 saw them head to Elaine in Victoria to defend their Championship, but had to settle for 2nd, which also saw the brothers part company as Philip was to take up an offer to passenger for Trevor, while Roger decided to put younger brother, Chris on the sidecar for 1978!

During their time together, Roger and Philip also won 3 straight South Australian Observed Trials Championships and were victorious in winning the first 3 Peter Sparkes Sidecar Trophies to be held, from 1975-77, making their 3 year record together very complete indeed!

 

The Keyneton Motorcycle Club is very proud to have Trevor & Philip as members, due to both, their career achievements, and what they have done for our Club over many years, they have been, and are great ambassadors for the Club and SA, and great role models as well, and are still willing to help out whenever time and circumstance allow.

AIMEE BULTER TO TAKE ON THE KIWIS IN 2020 AS PART OF THE GO GIRL RACING AUSTRALIA TEAM

November 3, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship

AIMEE BULTER TO TAKE ON THE KIWIS IN 2020 AS PART OF THE GO GIRL RACING AUSTRALIA TEAM

In what is fantastic news for Motorcycling SA, SA Women in Motorcycling, SA Motocross and our sport in general – SA has yet another rider about to head overseas to follow her dream – this time it’s Aimee Butler from Port Augusta, who joins the likes of Connor Hogan, Sofie Kraft, Liam May, Lillie Yiatrou and Alex Larwood, among others, who have headed overseas well before their 18th birthday!


In 2019 Aimee is one of six Junior female Motocross riders selected Australia wide to join and represent the Go Girl Racing Australia Motocross Team in 2020, team riders consist of Aimee Butler 15 years old SA, Taylor Thompson 14 years old NSW, Charli Cannon 14 years old QLD, Hayley Ball 11 years old QLD, Rayne Alefosio 12 years old NSW and Brooke Ball 8 years old QLD. 

Go Girl Racing Australia supports the growth and development of our top Female riders in Motocross and provides opportunities for up and coming female athletes to compete around Australia and internationally. An opportunity that currently does not exist for females in Motocross.

Aimee is currently training with Go Girl Racing Australia as part of their progressive coaching initiative alongside Team coach Greg Moss in the lead up to heading to compete in New Zealand in January 2020. 

The above pic shows Aimee (#512) getting the holeshot at the recent AJMX held at Gillman

The team will be competing at the King of the Mountain in the Taranaki and Woodville GP Oceania Challenge. Each Australian rider is paired with a New Zealand competitor and the points are calculated as to who will take home the cup.  In 2019 Australia won the Oceania challenge by one point and we hope to lead the challenge again in 2020 with a strong Junior female team.

The Team will begin by racing at the King of the Mountain in the Taranaki, prior to racing in Woodville NZ. The GGRA Team will then be participating in and promoting a two day coaching clinic at Taranaki Club, this clinic is aimed at increasing the engagement of NZ female motocross riders and proving an opportunity for all riders to train with some of Australia’s top Junior female MX riders.

Aimee Butler’s selection was based on many factors including performance, consistency and dedication to supporting the growth and development of females in Motocross but most importantly sportsmanship and her ongoing commitment to supporting all females in MX, says Nicole McIntyre President of Go Girl Racing Australia.

And says Aimee, “I have been given an amazing opportunity, to be a part of the Go Girl Racing Australia (GGRA) female development team.

The GGRA have taken six of us girls and made our dreams come true, to be able to travel with our racing and represent the GGRA and female’s in motocross is really exciting and I can’t wait!”

All in SA wish Aimee all the best and look forward to seeing how her, and all of Team Australia go against the Kiwis early next year

Photos courtesy of GGRA & Peter Taylor Photos

MSA General Meeting Notice

October 31, 2019 Filed Under: News

Memorandum

To:                   Clubs
From:              Motorcycling SA
Date:               31st October 2019
Subject:           General Meeting Notice

Dear all Clubs,

Please be advised that a Motorcycling SA General Meeting will be held:

Date:               Wednesday 20th November
Time:               7:30pm
Location:         Motorcycling SA – 251 The Parade, Beulah Park

This meeting will also include an information / QA session regarding the recent changes made at MSA.

For regional clubs who are not able to attend, we have both video & phone conferencing available. Please contact the Motorcycling SA office to arrange.

2019 CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD – SEMI FINALISTS NAMED!

October 27, 2019 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

With the lead in to the 2019 MSA Night of Champions now only 4 weeks long – MSA is pleased to announce the 5 semi finalists for the 2019 MSA Club of the Year Award.


It is fantastic to see both country & metro clubs in the running for this prestigious award, as well as clubs spanning many disciplines, from both single & multiple discipline clubs.
Motorcycling SA would like to congratulate the 2019 semi finalists on a great year, both with events run and in working with the MSA office on all things ‘off bike’ – and the finalists are;


AJS MTC, (Metro) Trial
GAWLER MCC, (Country) Reliability Trial, Enduro, Trial, Classic MX
KEITH & DISTRICTS MCC, (Country) Motocross, Enduro
MOUNT GAMBIER, (Country) Road Race
SOUTH COAST MXC, (Metro) Motocross


Tickets to the Night of Champions are now on sale – with Clubs in line for a 10% discount if their Club Secretary rings the office (8332 9000) and books a table of 10.

   

 

 

2019 MSA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – TICKET SALES NOW OPEN!

October 9, 2019 Filed Under: All disciplines, News

2019 MSA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – TICKET SALES NOW OPEN!

Ticket sales are now open for Motorcycling SA’s ‘Night of Nights’, the 2019 Night of Champions, to be held at Titanium Security Arena on Saturday, November 23rd – doors to open at 5.15pm.

Tickets are able to be purchased through Ridernet – BUT – you DO NOT need a Ridernet profile to purchase – just hit the link and then the ‘tickets’ icon and follow the prompts – it’s that easy!

Ticket link is right here; TICKET SALES!

Ticket sales will close on Friday, November 15th, or when the full house sign goes up – and with 190 attendees last year and a 220 full house sign, this could well happen!

Attention all Clubs; Club Secretaries will be able to book tables for their club – and receive a 10% discount on tickets (minimum of 10 tickets), but will need to ring up the MSA Office to organise an account, (08) 8332 9000, complete with the list of members attending (and any dietary requirements)

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED IN 2019;

MOTORCYCLING SA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE(S)

MOTORCYCLING SA LIFE MEMBERSHIP(S)

THE FRANK FRANKLIN TROPHY

THE MSA RISING STAR AWARD

THE MSA REGIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS

AS WELL AS;

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION RECOGNITION

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION RECOGNITION

AND;

THE 2019 MOTORCYCLING SA CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD!

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE THROUGH THE NIGHT!

 

Nominations; Nominations for the following awards are still open;

The Frank Franklin Trophy

MSA Rising Star Award

The Regional Volunteer Awards

Here is the link to the forms;

Night of Champions Nomination forms

2019 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKET SALES!

October 3, 2019 Filed Under: All disciplines, Coaches, Dirt Track, Enduro, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Reliability, Road Racing, SAMX Championship, SAORC, Speedway, State Championship, Supermoto, Trials

2019 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKET SALES!

Just a quick update on tickets sales for the 2019 MSA Night of Champions, taking place at Titanium Security Arena on Saturday, November 23rd.

Due to 2 legends of our sport passing away recently and the staff in the office wanting to attend the funerals, along with AJMX running at Gillman, plus only just finalsing the menu, ticket sales will only go on sale from Wednesday October 9th at 5.00pm through Ridernet, with the link under the ‘Night of Champions’ icon on the Motorcycling SA website.

Apologies to those who expected them to open on the 1st of October as originally planned!

Prices for tickets will be as follows;

ADULTS; $60.00 per head (3 course meal)

CHILDREN; $12.00 per head (2 course meal – main & dessert) 

CLUB DISCOUNT; Clubs will again be able to book a table of 10 – through their current Club Secretary – and receive a 10% discount off the price.

 

NOMINATIONS:

Nominations are also open until October 25th for the following awards – with the nominations on the Motorcycling SA website under the Night of Champions icon;

THE 2019 FRANK FRANKLIN TROPHY

THE 2019 MSA RISING STAR AWARD

2019 MSA REGIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS

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