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SOUTH AUSSIES TAKE ON THE SUNRAYSIA SAFARI CROSS COUNTRY RALLY

Filed Under: Enduro, News, Reliability

The Sunraysi is the largest and longest Cross Country Rally in Australia, and the 2019 event will be held from September 11-14. Based at the Wentworth Showgrounds, the rally will be run on private properties in the Wentworth, Pooncarie, Euston and Greater Darling Anabranch regions, with the competitive distance anticipated to be over 1200kms over the 4 days. 

7 South Aussies are tackling the 2019 event, and as they head into day 3, here are the links to the website and live timing to keep up to date with;

#4 David Schwarz

#10 Jason Mitchell

#47 David Winterburn

#100 Mark Launer & Tyson Rohrlach (sidecar)

#152 Max & Sam Hutchesson (sidecar)

 

Event website; www.rallymanagementaustralia.com.au

Live Timing; https://app.rallysafe.com.au/Event/EventViewer#live

 

Here is an update from the Hutchy Racing Team – after day 2;

Hey all
Sorry been a lack of updates since the rally kicked off yesterday morning. Things have been fairly busy!
Day 1 was a total of 629k’s and about 10hrs in the saddle. Both teams made it back in one piece not without some mechanical issues. We had an oil transfer issue between the engine and gearbox oils which resulted in stopping mid stages to top up oil levels. We managed it ok during the day and it didn’t seem to get much worse. A busy evening prepping the bike and also some repairs on the Trtion as well!
Day 2 today was 552k’s. We battled with the same issue as yesterday but it was getting increasingly worse as the day went on. We thankfully got it home in one piece and got to work trying to fix the issue. After robbing some parts of our spare engine hopefully the problem is now solved and it will behave tomorrow. Another big day coming up – 750kms. Hit the road at 6.22am for a nice 170km transport stage to the first section.

 

EOI’s FOR SPORTS MANAGER POSITIONS NOW OPEN

Filed Under: All disciplines, News

Motorcycling SA is seeking nominations for the following Sports Manager’s positions;

  • Trial
  • Enduro
  • Dirt Track
  • Motocross
  • and the newly created position of ‘Classic Motocross & Classic Dirt Track’.

Sports Managers are Board appointed individuals who are chartered with the responsibility to assist the growth, development and operation of each discipline. In general they are assisted by a committee or advisory group.

The MSA Board is excited to announce the forming of the position of Classic Motocross & Classic Dirt Track Sports Manager, which has been formed due to such large numbers in, predominately motocross, meaning that it is too much for one Sports Manager and his/her team to properly look after the needs of both. The position is named as per Chapter 11 of the MoMS.

The term of contract for all Sports Managers will be 2 years.

The positions of Road Race, Reliability Trial, Speedway and Quads will be up for renewal in 12 months’ time.

The Sports Manager’s Guidelines and nomination form are attached.

Nominations will close on at 5.00pm Friday, October 5th 2019.

The next Sports Managers meeting will be at 7.00pm, Thursday, 5th of December at MSA Hall, where the above appointments will be made official for 2020/21.

GAWLER MCC HOSTING FINAL ROUNDS OF THE SAORC THIS WEEKEND AT COONALPYN – WITH IT ALSO BEING ROUNDS OF THE AORC AS WELL – AUSTRALIA’S BEST IN SA!

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

GAWLER MCC HOSTING FINAL ROUNDS OF THE SAORC THIS WEEKEND AT COONALPYN – WITH IT ALSO BEING ROUNDS OF THE AORC AS WELL – AUSTRALIA’S BEST IN SA!

The Gawler MCC have spent the past month preparing the scrubs of Coonalpyn for this weekend’s final rounds of the 2019 SA Off Road Championships, which is also hosting rounds of the 2019 Australian off Road Championships, so Australia’s best riders will be in SA, including many who will be representing Australia at the ISDE this year.

Here is the need to know for those heading down for a look – and it will be well worth the drive, as spectator sports are plentiful, and within a lazy walk of the car park – PLUS – kids will be able to wander through the pits and get to meet their off road heroes!

A gold coin will get you through the gate, and with a programme in your hands to see who is who out on the track!

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs/pets and mini bikes (except those entered) are not permitted at the event – this is land that is normally a working farm, so please respect the landowner’s livelihood, and his generosity in opening the gates for this event to happen.

 

CATERING/CANTEEN: The Coonalpyn Silo Café will be running a canteen:

Saturday breakfast till finish of racing – Sunday breakfast till finish of racing, with plenty of hot food & drinks.

The Gawler MCC will also be running a drinks stand throughout the weekend.

Please support the local community and show your appreciation for all their efforts.

CAMPING: Camping will be available Friday & Saturday night. Cost of camping is $20 per vehicle/family. Camping fee MUST be paid at sign on and a sticker will be issued for each vehicle.

  • There will be both portable toilets and toilet blocks available.
  • Hot showers are also available for use throughout the weekend.
  • There is OK mobile phone coverage at the venue.
  • Fires – Fires are permitted provided they are in a contained fire pit (CONTAINER/BRAZIER) Fires from 5.30pm to 6.00am All fires must be extinguished by 6am Saturday & Sunday
  • There will be a 10pm curfew for all noise.

RACE FORMAT:

Both Saturday and Sunday will be Sprint Format and there will be 3 Tracks:-

Blu Cru – Junior Track

Yamaha WR – E1, E2, E3 & EJ riders only (Pro/Expert SA Riders)

Off Road Advantage – Masters, Women, Veterans & SA clubman riders

COURSE & TERRAIN:

Blu Cru –7 km. Sandy flowing tracks, MX style jumps, open paddock and hard pack mallee scrubland

Yamaha WR – 5km Fast open flowing sandy tracks.

Off Road Advantage – 6.5km Sandy tracks, hard pack cleared tracks, dense mallee scrubland.

 

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:

5746 Dukes Hwy, Coonalpyn SA 5265 (AORC Signs will be posted on the roads to direct you).

The venue entrance is straight off the Dukes Highway.

PLEASE NOTE: The entrance to the venue crosses over an active rail way line. Please stop and look for trains.

GPS CO-ORDINATES: -35.662979, 139.831323

Press releases in regards to this weeknd’s event;

OVER 220 RIDERS PRIMED FOR COONALPYN AORC

https://www.aorc.org.au/news/over-220-riders-primed-for-coonalpyn-aorc/?fbclid=IwAR0Zwe80ENoC1anVeliMBD-fxwjc1AwLRool90HWcms8HfOT3UG34cfeb3E

FORM GUIDE FOR COONALPYN’S AORC ROUND 8 & 9

https://www.aorc.org.au/uncategorized/form-guide-for-coonalpyns-aorc-round-8-9/?fbclid=IwAR2ToUU_7BaXZ3SiSijwAxlWgS9FRxQCKCYXgi3qm58fxAZwrfxJsU-PgR4

 

ROUND 3 OF TROY Series SA 2019 – THIS SUNDAY @ MOCULTA

Filed Under: News, Trials

Round 3 of the TROY Series SA 2019 for Trial will be held this Sunday along the pipeline at Moculta, north east of Angaston and the Barossa Valley, run by the Keyneton MCC, with action kicking off around 9.30am.

 

With a number of riders absent this weekend due to riding the New South Wales Championships at Pacific Park, the spotlight will well and truly be on SA’s amazing junior talent – including some who have just been selected to represent SA at the 2019 Australian trial Championships in Tasmania.

This is the 46th running of the Keyneton MCC’s Mountain Man Trial, named so by Bob Petts after thinking Geoff ‘Wack’ Barratt was a ‘mountain of a man’, with this the KMCC’s 2nd longest running event after the Mike Connors Reliability Trial.

Spectators are free to wander among the sections as riders try and do the impossible in this unique discipline where speed is not a factor – and the ideal spot for new junior riders to learn bike control!

As always – Greg Knight from Rockhopping SA will be on hand with a number of bikes for sale! 

 

ENTRY EXTENSION FOR THE 2019 SA HISTORIC SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONSHIPS – BEING RUN BY THE LEVIS MCC @ ACUSA PARK!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

The 2019 South Australian Historic Championships, the Championships for Classic & Post Classic Motocross are being held at ACUSA Park on Sunday, September 8th, with entries now open – and extended – to 11.30pm (SA time), Thursday August 29th – and all through RIDERNET!

  

First run by the Levis Club in the 1970’s, this event has become one of the ‘traditional’ events on the South Australian motorcycling calendar, and a highlight of the year for many riders – on the old bikes, modern bikes and solo and sidecar!

Fully catered with camping on Saturday night and bar facilities – and with the Champions crowned on the Sunday arvo after racings end – so get those entries in – and free entry to the venue for spectators, with it also being a great viewing venue (can see most of the track where-ever you stand!)

Any enquiries; 0438 738 574 – before 9.00pm please!

ACUSA Park – Snake Gully Road, Harrogate

Photos courtesy of Peter Hennekam

ENTRIES FOR THE FINAL ROUNDS OF SAORC, BEING RUN WITH THE AORC @ COONALPYN – CLOSE THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, SAORC, State Championship

Just a friendly reminder that entries for the final rounds of the 2019 SA Off Road Championship, presented by the Gawler MCC and partners, WSB Distributors, KTM & Husqvarna, will close this Sunday night, the 25th of August at MIDNIGHT SA TIME!

 

 

Fully catered both days 

Camping on site from Friday

Gold Coin Donation (includes a program) entry for spectators

3 different tracks with great spectator points within site of the car park!

 

 

Juniors and Seniors – the best in SA verses the best in Australia

ISDE Team Australia riders in action

Wander amongst the teams in the pits – state & national teams – meet the riders and grab a pic!

Turn straight off the Dukes Highway 5km north (Adelaide side) of Coonalpyn – and follow the signs