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TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

July 29, 2019 Filed Under: Coaches, News, State Championship, Trials

TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

Following the great day at the recent Tungkillo Coaching Day the AJS MTC are organising another, and especially in the lead up to the Trialsport & Global Racing Oil 2019 SA Trial Championship that is being held at Mungeree on August 17 & 18.

Sunday, August 4^th, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Hoads Woolshed Rd, Tungkillo

Head coach; Rob White

ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME

Enquiries; Peter Arnold

0438 100 310 ride@trialsport.com.au

Sup regs, online entry, catering & meal options for the 2019 SA Trial Championships, also being run by SA’s premier trials club, the AJS MTC, in conjunction with Team Hogan; www.trialsport.com.au/entries

SAORC THOUGHTS FROM ROUNDS 4 & 5!

July 29, 2019 Filed Under: News

SAORC THOUGHTS FROM ROUNDS 4 & 5!

Just a few thoughts from the SARC rounds at Keith over the weekend – if you would like your thoughts included on these posts – send your social media account links to projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au and we will include them – no probs!

Aimee Butler #512

Rounds 4/5 of the SAORC completed at Keith! Massive congratulations to the Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club for putting on a great 2 days 😊
Saturday was a 2 hour cross country, unfortunately I got taken out at the start which left me very sore for the rest of the race but still managed to finish 16th in J4.
On Sunday we did 7 sprints the track was very challenging but had a good day getting 10th in J4. Massive thanks to everyone who helped out over the weekend and supported me ❤
and to all my sponsors
BMS Racing
Moto Adelaide
D & G Tyres
Wakefield Trucks
Ride Tribe
Castrol
Shock Treatment
Pirie Signs & Designs
Butlers Mechanical Service
Mayhem Fitness
Go Girl Racing Australia

Maxwell Liebeknecht

One of the best weekends racing I’ve ever had, tracks where clapped and so rough, which made for some good racing and some sketchy moments.

Looks like I got a 3rd on Saturday and Sunday results are not official yet.
Huge thanks to my sponsors for the ongoing support and help, you guys are awesome
@wsbdistributors
@reddotextreme
@thormx_aus
@michelinmotorcycle
@yamahamotoraus
@hpfracingproducts
@northadelaidefitness
@physiosmart_sa
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@dirtworxridepark
@silverlineroofingconstructions

Chloe Barton #28

RND 4-5 of the SAORC done, massive thanks to Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club for giving us a great track both days.
On Saturday I went 2nd and 65th outright
On Sunday I went 1st and 49th outright

I am very happy with the way I rode, the 3hr cross country got me and I faded towards the end a fair bit. This still gives me the lead in the championship but its close
Massive thanks to everyone who helped me with my fuel stops and in the pits.
Big thanks to the amazing team of sponsors behind me who make it all possible.
BMS Racing
Butlers Mechanical Service
Castrol
Titanium Security Australia Pty Ltd
Painttech
Get Displays
Moto Adelaide
Emar seats
Utilities construction

Nathan Howe #491

Tough weekend at rounds 4&5 of the @saorchampionships in Keith. The cross country was hectic, had a good start but fatigued early, then put my head down and gained many positions back in the whooped out conditions. The sprints were rough as and was hard to not make mistakes, but got through it going 1-1 for experts both days and 6th and 4th Outright.
Hope for a speedy recovery @coopersheidow
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A QUICK SA OVERSEAS WRAP – JULY 27 & 28

July 29, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, Speedway

A quick round up of 3 very quick South Aussie stars ripping up European tracks – and if you know of others plying their wares – email their exploits to projects@motorcyclingsa.org.au – so we can share it with the world!

Brayden McGuinness

July 27, Gdansk, Poland

Brayden McGuinness continues to impress in Europe with another podium finish. This time in the NICE Challenge, scoring 14/15 points in the heats and finishing 2^nd in the final for the meeting.
Well done, Brayden.

Connor Bailey Racing

July 23

Great night last night at Belle Vue racing for the Colts against the Isle of Wight. Quite an eventful evening including me winning a heat on a rim, my tyre spun off in the first bend! Some more great experience under my belt, and I think I’ve got my starts sorted out 👌. Massive meeting at Glasgow tonight against the Eastbourne Eagles, and a massive day of cleaning and working on bikes in preparation, see you all trackside!

Thank you very much to Brian Schofield for the awesome sponsorship, I really appreciate it!

July 27

It’s the big day! Leicester Vs Glasgow, this should be a great meeting! I’ve had some much needed sleep and I’m raring to go

Hard meeting at home for me against the Leicester Lions. I scored 0 but I worked as hard as I could, chasing down the best riders on the other team in my heats. Scunthorpe tomorrow, let’s hope for a few points! Thanks very much to Matthew for all the hard work in the pit. 🙂

I would like to thank my sponsors:
Mum & Dad
Roger Webster
The Tartan Tornadoes Support Squad
Leigh & Chris Rose
Mick’s Bulk Wood
Dot & Elaine
Gordon & Pat
Wayne
McCarten Contracting
Brian Schofield
Taz McDougall Photography
Pickerings Transport
Lango
Maureen’s Helmet Colours
Watson Transport

Brian Anthony

July 27 & 28, Latvia

GP10 was good one Latvia really know how to put on a show. The whole facility is a total Paradise.

Race one we had a good start, I think about 7th but had a big moment on the table top in first lap, but was ok then later had a small crash which dropped us back a bit was super hard on the riders arms but finished 14^th. Race 2 was a good hard race with the track getting rough and the heat was really difficult but we all had same conditions and 23 jumps per lap we managed to finish 11th giving us 12th overall for the day scoring another 17points and my highest finish in the world championships so far!

Thank you very much Christophe and Team Cuche, Lara, the kids and everyone else that helps from warm-ups and advise to just giving me encouragement and good luck wishes.

TROY Series SA 2019 – ROUND 2 @ TUNGKILLO THIS SUNDAY

July 26, 2019 Filed Under: News, Trials

TROY Series SA 2019 – ROUND 2 @ TUNGKILLO THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday at Tungkillo – on the road to Palmer – will see the Gawler MCC run round 2 of the TROY Series SA for Trial, with action kicking off at about 9.30 in the morning, and with free entry for spectators.

This is the last hitout for SA’s finest trial exponents before they prepare for the Trialsport & Global Racing Oil 2019 SA Trial Championships at the Southern Flinders ‘Trials Mecca’, Mungeree, in 3 weeks time. (Entries are open for the Championships through www.trialsport.com.au/entries).

Sunday will feature almost all of SA’s finest junior trial riders, many of which will be heading to the Australian Championships in Tasmania in October, and include 2 time Australian Junior Champion, Haydon Barwick, 2018 Australian Champion, Hayden Eardley, MSA Rising Star nominee Alex Cowan and current Australia #2 Junior Woman, Charlotte Cowan.

Also riding this weekend, and fresh from getting off the plane from France where they rode the French GP round of the WTC, will be SA’s 2 riders competing in the 2019 World Trial Championship, Connor Hogan and Lillie Yiatrou – and who will also be representing Australia later this year at the Trials des Nations.

Also in action will be 2 of the best sidecar teams that Australia has to offer – seriously need to witness in person what these teams can do on 2 wheels – with Australian Champions Steve Rees & Melissa Rogers facing off against Chris Schultz & Stu Gerhardy – seriously, worth the drive just to watch these 2 sidecar teams!

Unfortunately there is no catering this weekend, but free entry, bring a packed lunch and watch some great trials action from the shade of a gum tree!

But – on hand will be Greg Knight, from Rockhopping SA – so if you are looking for any bikes for sale and/or what to by the kids to start riding trials, Greg is the man to talk to – just look for his trailer with the GRO flag lying high!

PENULTIMATE ROUNDS OF THE 2019 SAORC – THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH

July 25, 2019 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

PENULTIMATE ROUNDS OF THE 2019 SAORC – THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH

This weekend sees the reigning MSA Club of the Year host rounds 4 & 5 of the 2019 SAORC, supported by partners WSB Distributers, KTM & Husqvarna, with this being the penultimate rounds of the 2019 Championship. The final rounds will be held at Coonalpyn on August 31 & September 1, which will also be rounds 8 & 9 of the 2019 Australian Off Road Championship, with entries for this round opening next Monday, the day after these rounds!

With this weekend being hosted by the Keith & Districts MCC, it is great that a number of the South East’s talented riders will be in action this weekend, with the following members of the host club throwing a leg over;

Seniors

Jayden Pilgrim Pro Open Class

Jaxon Rayner C1 Clubman class

Jordan Rayner C3 Clubman Class

Juniors

Archer Colwill J1 Junior Class

Davey Gear J1 Junior Class

Ollie Gear JJ Junior Class

Mitch Goldsmith JJ Junior Class

Jaxon Rayner currently sits 4^th in C1, and after missing out on points at round 1 is chasing down the leaders, led by Olly Simpson, to get back into a podium position, while Jordan & Jayden will be riding their first rounds of 2019 this weekend.

In the Juniors, Davey Gear is in a big battle with Lachlan Metcalf in the J1 Class, with Lachlan holding a 3 point lead over the Keith member, with Archer Colwill sitting in 8^th after missing round 1, while Davey’s younger brother, Oliie, currently leads the JJ Class, with 3 round wins from 3 starts so far, with Mitch about to have his first ride this weekend.

Good luck to these members of the Keith & Districts MCC, a club that runs events at SA Championship level in more than one discipline, enduro and motocross, as they also have their great motocross venue, Andy Caldecott Park, so if you are keen to ride or race and live in the central areas of the South East of SA, Keith may be the club for you.

In the premier classes, Pro & Outright Senior – it’s a case of the youngsters chasing the ‘older’ hands, with Cooper Sheidow (3^rd), Will Price (4^th) and Nathan Howe (5^th) chasing Riley Graham (currently 1^st) and defending Champ, Andy Wilksch (2^nd), with the 3 younger guys currently ripping it up in the EJ Class in the AORC as well!

In the J4 Class for juniors, the battle to become the SA#1 junior for 2019 is still well up in the air, with Samuel Pretscherer currently holding Zak Crafter, Mitchell Stanway and Alex Kreig at bay, with Charlie Milton on the charge after not scoring any points at round 1 and looking to make up lost ground!

For a look at all the points’ tables for all classes, junior & senior, follow the link and check them out!

https://www.saoffroadchampionships.com/pts/

ROUNDS FOUR & FIVE – THE NEED TO KNOW!

RACING STARTS

8.00am Saturday

8.30am Sunday

FORMAT

Saturday 27th – will be a Cross Country, in three separate races, of the duration below.

Race 1 (KTM Course) – JUNIOR (JJ & J1) – (5 Kms) – Duration 1.5 Hours includes sight lap
Race 2 – (WSB Distributors Course) JUNIOR (J2, J3, J4) – (16 Kms) – Cross Country – Duration 2 Hours includes sight lap
Race 3 – (WSB Distributors Course) SENIORS – Cross Country – (16 Kms) – Duration 3 Hours includes sight lap

Sunday 28th – will be a sprint format, with all classes racing all day.

KTM Course 1- JUNIOR (JJ & J1) – (5 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.
WSB Distributors Internal Course 2 – JUNIOR (J2, J3, J4) – (7 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.
WSB Distributors outside Course 3 – SENIORS – (8.5 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.

TERRAIN Soft sandy loam over clay, scrubby mallee with sand.

FACILITIES – CAMPING ALLOWED Friday – Strictly From 12.00pm onwards. There is no charge for camping and camping is available in the pit area. Camp / open fires – Open fires are permitted provided they are in a contained fire container/brazier or contained fire pit. Fires from 5.30pm to 6.00am. All fires must be extinguished by 6am Saturday & Sunday. Gas cookers are allowed.

TOILETS & SHOWERS Available on site

MOBILE COVERAGE Telstra 4G/3G okay depending on height and area, other networks unknown.

CATERING OPTIONS Full canteen facilities available with BBQ, Roast Meat Rolls and other options. Bar facilities and coffee van available.

FIRSTCARE MEDICAL has been organised for the event and will be in-attendance from 8.00 am on both race days.

DOGS & FOOTWEAR Please note: NO Animals or mini bikes (except those entered and human aid dogs) are not permitted at the event. NO open footwear.

DIRECTIONS FROM KEITH TO THE VENUE From the main township of Keith turn right from the Dukes Highway onto Emu Flat Road. Travel along Emu Flat road for 12kms then turn left onto Dark Island Well Road (MBL Protein Sign). Continue along Dark island well road for 13kms until ‘Tamboore’ gateway at the end of the road (1467 Dark Island Well Road), follow driveway and signage until entering pit area\

ROUND 3 OF THE 2019 SAMX CHAMPS – THE WINDY WEST WAS WORTH THE TRIP!

July 22, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

The weekend just gone saw round 3 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 SA Motocross Championships held at the Ceduna track by the West Coast Motorcycle Club – one of our most remote clubs, any further west and you’d be in WA – and did they lay out the welcome mat for one & all!

So, what did everyone think? – well, here is just a few of the comments found on social media in the past 24 hours;

Although Saturday was just a bit windy, the racing on the track was hot all weekend, and the Saturday night dinner at the track was one that bought the discipline together as a community – and well done to all of the West Coast crew for a job well done – that roast dinner was worth the drive west on its own!

Results for round 3 can be found here; www.speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/1696173, with Championship points to be updated in the coming days!

There were many happy faces at racing’s end – as you can see from these awesome juniors below, so look out now for the final round – racing is going to be hot to watch!

Entries for round 4, the final round of the Eagle Campers & Trailers 2019 SA Motocross Championships, at the South Coast MXC venue at Minarto, will open on Tuesday, July 23rd – tomorrow!

And again – well done to all of the West Coast MCC members – certainly a job well done!