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SA’S ICONIC 24 HOUR TRIAL – THIS WEEKEND FROM THE EUDUNDA OVAL!

Filed Under: Enduro, News, Reliability, State Championship

SA’S ICONIC 24 HOUR TRIAL – THIS WEEKEND FROM THE EUDUNDA OVAL!

The 2019 South Australian Reliability Trials Championships heads to Eudunda over this weekend, July 13 & 14, with the running of, arguably, SA’s most iconic event on the calendar each year, The 24 Hour Trial.

First run in 1924, 2019 will see the 95th anniversary of that first event and the 87th running of the event through those years, and this year it will be based, and start, from the Eudunda Sporting Complex on Saturday, July 13th at 11.00am and will be an event of 4 laps over the 24 hour period, with bike #1, all being well, crossing the finish line at 11.00am Sunday morning.

        

Who to watch in 2019; The 24 Hour website has a list of ‘who’s hot’, in both solo & sidecar for this year, with it being a very open field as they chase last years Champions, Riley Graham (outright & solo) and Mark Launer & Tyson Rohrlach (sidecar)!

 

For more information visit www.24hrtrial.com

Spectator viewing; Instructions to the spectator locations are now up on the 24 Hour Trial website, and will also will be included in the official event programme, which will be available at Main Control – with 2019 also playing host to a number of International riders from Wales.

Property respect;

The course runs through private farm land which has been generously provided by the local farmers, many of which are in crop this time of the year. Our priority is to look after the land and land owners, therefore with permission of some land owners, we have provided designated spectator areas for the public to access.

Access to these areas is permitted on foot only but camping is not permitted within the property. Please take rubbish with you when leaving these areas.

We also ask that all competitors and support crew (family, friends, whoever) respect our landowners and all signage regarding where you can and cannot go. If anyone is spotted in a location that is prohibited for spectators, both those support crews and the rider they are with will be asked to pack up and leave the event immediately.

Our property owners are the only reason we able to run this event, we would like to thank you in advance for respecting the private property we have been granted use of by not returning after the event.

Catering facilities, merchandise & programme sales; All will be available at Main Control, which will be at the Eudunda Oval in the Show Hall – also be aware of less room this year at the oval due to major renovations.

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thanks their very valuable partners for the 2019 event;

Platinum partners;

 

Silver partners;

Bronze partner;

FUEL – for non-competitors;

This year Sskids Tyres & Mechanical are the only spot to fill up in Eudunda with fuel, they are open;

Saturday 13th July; 9.00am – 12.00am

Sunday 14th July; 6.00am – 12.00pm

 

 

 

SOUTH AUSSIES RIDE, RACE, SWIM & SINK AT THE HATTAH ‘SWAMP’ RACE

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC

SOUTH AUSSIES RIDE, RACE, SWIM & SINK AT THE HATTAH ‘SWAMP’ RACE!

The 2019 Penrite Hattah Desert Race looked more like the NT’s Kamfari Mud Run on the Sunday, as the heaven’s opened on the Senior Race and while it gave the region some much needed rain for the farmers – it could have held off for about 4 hours!

 

That said, the 100+ South Aussie strong contingent, like all events, had some tales of woe, some tales of ‘getting the job done’, and some tales of epic rides! Here are just a few of the tales to come out of this iconic Australian event in 2019.

Will Price took to the event like a duck to water and splashed his way to an awesome 15th outright and 2nd in the Under 19 Class, and finishing in front of some of Australia’s best off road and desert races, Broc Grabham and Jacob Smith to name a couple.

Will’s Kessner KTM teammate, Cooper Sheidow, also had a great result in finishing 5th (41st outright) in the Under 19 Class, and one of only 7 in the class to finish on the lead lap!

David Jongebloed also had a great run, finishing 2nd in the Veterans 35-44 Years Class, and one of only 2 in the class to finish on the lead lap.

In the Junior Big Wheel race, Jack Colbert had an outstanding run, finishing in the top 10 for 9th outright on the day, and 6th in class – an outstanding ride from Jack against many of the best in Australia!

In the Juniors, Charlie Milton was also looking good for a great finish when he ran out of fuel near the end and had to push home, but even with running dry he still managed an excellent 12th outright in the Big Wheel Junior Race and finished 8th in class!

Also having good runs in that class were Max Liebknecht, Mitchel Stanway and Kyan Haydon who finished 17th, 18th & 21st.

In the 100-150cc 2 stroke Class for the Big Wheels, Jack McLean rode to an excellent 6th place, with Alex Head right behind in 7th place, and with Aimee Butler leading home the SA girls with a 7th place in the 12-U16 Girls Class.

In the Small Wheels race there was an outstanding effort from the Gear brothers from Keith, with Davey finishing 4th outright and 4th in class, and younger brother, Ollie, finishing 10th outright and 2nd in his class – superb effort lads!

For a comprehensive look at all the results – outright and class, junior and senior – head to this link to see how all the south Aussies went! https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/1688910

& A COUPLE OF PROUD MUMS!

 

From Cassandra Liebknecht;

2017, he blew the bike on the first lap 

2018 started in 59th position and finished

2019 started 18th position and finished 35th outright and 17th in class. So proud!

 2020?????

#hattah19 congrats again for an awesome event and the perfect weather

Maxwell Liebknecht you make us very proud, just remember the mind needs as much training as the body.

From Jen Verhees;

So proud of my boys getting Hattah 2019 done! Such an awesome event to be part of. Congratulations Tanner on finishing your first Desert Hattah Race. Couldn’t have been part of this event without your support/pit crew – Thanks guys! Tanner is very fortunate to have a great dad, Darren Verhees who made sure this could all happen

AND FROM THE HATTAH COMMITTEE;

The Hattah Committee would like to thank you all for attending the 2019 Penrite Hattah Desert Race powered by Optus. 
The landowners, the volunteers, the riders, the pit crew, the families and the spectators – you made the 2019 race a memorable one. 
This year’s race is certainly one for the history books for being the 2019 Hattah Swamp Race. 
See you all in 2020!

And finally – we mentioned it was a tad damp on Sunday – and with photo credits to Motosport Mildura – here’s the proof, which includes a ‘dirty’ look at the camera from SA’s own Nick Leditschke (top 2 pics)

TRIALSPORT & GLOBAL RACING OIL 2019 SA TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Filed Under: News, State Championship, Trials

TRIALSPORT & GLOBAL RACING OIL 2019 SA TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries are NOW OPEN for the Trialsport & Global Racing Oil 2019 SA Trial Championships – to be held at Mungeree in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
A full range of classes, from Trial 1 to Trial 5, Women, the 3 sidecar classes and classes for the older bikes & riders PLUS: the 4 competitive junior classes, Junior A & B, for both, boys AND GIRLS, as well as Mini Trial and Non-Comp as well! (All detailed in the supp regs)
Camping on site from Friday night, as well as catering – check out the awesome catering packages available, including the Saturday night Woolshed Dinner, when you enter – www.trialsport.com.au/entries.
Get around it – it’s not the 6 time and undefeated Trials SA ‘Event of the Year’ for no reason!

102 SOUTH AUSSIES HEADING TO HATTAH THIS WEEKEND

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, SAORC

102 SOUTH AUSSIES HEADING TO HATTAH THIS WEEKEND

This weekend will see the annual trek to North West Victoria for the famous Hattah Desert Race, with the 500+ field dotted with 102 South Australians across all classes (with perhaps a few more with those who haven’t listed a club).

48 junior and 54 senior South Aussies will attack the 2019 event, with the largest class being an eye into the future of the sport here in SA, the Under 19’s, which has 13 entries from SA and will be spearheaded by Will Price and Cooper Sheidow.

The next biggest class is the 200-250cc 4 stroke 13 – U16 Years class with 12 entries, led by Mitchell Stanway & Charlie Milton

And what was most pleasing is that SA has representatives in all classes except 1, the Girls 7 – U12 Class

Here is the full breakdown;

JUNIORS;

12      200-250cc 4 stroke, 13-U16 Years

9        85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke, 12-U16 Years, small & big wheel

8        100-150cc 2 stroke, 13-U/16 Years

7        85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke, 9-U12 Years, small wheel

6        65cc 9-U13 years

3        Girls 12-U16 Years

3        65cc 7-U/9 Years

0        Girls 7-U/12 years

SENIORS;

13      Under 19’s

12      251-450cc 4 stroke

12      Veterans 25-44 years

6        Over 450cc 4 stroke

4        Masters 45 years & over

3        Up to 250cc 2 stroke

2        Up to 250cc 4 stroke

1        Ladies, Tenacious Women of Hattah

1        251cc & over 2 stroke

Juniors will race on day 1, Saturday, with seniors on day 2, Sunday, starting from 7.30am Saturday and 9.00am Sunday.

Good luck to all of our riders who are heading over the border this weekend – ride hard, ride fast, ride safe!

 

SPECTATORS

Planning on coming to the 2019 event to spectate? Just be aware that there will be NO camping on site, although the event will be fully catered each day.

Ask one of the officials as you come in to the spectator area to point you in the right direction, or stay in the main area and watch the live stream and Top 10 tracking!

ENTRY PRICES

$5 PER PERSON

UNDER 16 FREE

ACCOMMODATION

See Visit Mildura for many options in and around Mildura.

The venue is 400km from Adelaide, or about 4 ½ – 5 hours travel time.

ATTRACTIONS

Visit Mildura Rural City Councils Calendar of Events – Mildura and surrounding districts has so much to offer. Arts and culture, Family Fun, Golf Courses, History and Heritage, Paddleboats, Parks and Nature, Shopping Precincts, Tours and Trails and of course the Mighty Murray and Darling Rivers. 

Best viewing locations

ALEX LARWOOD GEARING UP TO HEAD TO ITALY, WITH SUPPORT FROM MSA.

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

ALEX LARWOOD GEARING UP TO HEAD TO ITALY, WITH SUPPORT FROM MSA.

Motorcycling SA is proud to be supporting SA’s Alex Larwood, who is representing Australia at the World Junior Motocross Championships, over the weekend of 13 – 14th July, 2019 in Italy.

Says Motorcycling SA’s General Manager, Mr Malcolm Bulley, “Alex is a great young man, who works incredibly hard at his chosen discipline of our sport, and is a positive role model to all of those around him and in the sport as a whole. MSA is proud to be putting our support behind Alex, as he is not only representing Australia, but also South Australia on a world stage and we wish him well.”

Motorcycling SA also supported Alex in 2018 when he rode the WJMX that was held in Victoria at Horsham and we wish him all the best as he takes on the best in the World on foreign soil.

As with all big trips to motorcycling events, the family have been busy fundraising, and have also received help from a number of local motorcycling identities and clubs – but – if you would also like to help – keep reading …..

Alex’ family are also running a raffle, with some great prizes to be had (see below) and with only a week to go until it is drawn there are limited tickets left. If you want to get in and help Alex, then send his mum, Rachel, a private message through her Facebook page – gotta be in it to win it!

The Alex Larwood World Junior Motocross Championship Raffle

1st Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Kirk Gibbs” + SIDCHROME Tool Box Set

2nd Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Brett Metcalfe” +MILWAUKEE M18 Fuel 2 Piece Power Pack

3rd Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Shane Metcalfe” +MILWAUKEE Assorted Goods

4th Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Alex Larwood” +MILWAUKEE Jobsite Tech Bag

$5.00 each or 3 for $10.00

Tickets  are also available at the following businesses:-
* Cracked Pepper Cafe
* Hunts Fuel
* YP AG
* Kadina Memorial School

To be drawn by Alex Larwood on Monday 1st July, 2019

From the family; thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets. Good Luck!

Huge thanks also to Kirk Gibbs, Brett Metcalfe, Shane Metcalfe and Peter Miles from Milwaukee for the prize donations.

ALEX KRIEG JOINS THE KESSNER KTM OFF ROAD RACE TEAM AT WANBI!

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

ALEX KRIEG JOINS THE KESSNER KTM OFF ROAD RACE TEAM AT WANBI!

Roger Kessner, from Kessner KTM Off Road Race Team, has put into place a 2019 initiative to help junior development in the Enduro/Off Road discipline this year by bringing in a junior rider under their team tent for a race weekend, so they can get the full experience of what it is like to be a part of a race team.

It is always fantastic when people / businesses invest in the future of their  specific sport, and this is what Roger and his team have done for many years, across many disciplines, and continue to do so – and in a way that not only highlights the future of the sport, but also some of the talented riders within!

A rider is invited to become part of the team for the whole of the weekend and receives the following;

  • Full access to the Kessner KTM Off Road Race Team trailer, as well as use of all of the team’s Motorex products
  • The rider and family receive support from team manager Scott Billing as well as guidance from team riders (track walk, mentoring, nutrition tips).
  • Suspension adjustments and bike set up from Grant Beale – Bike Tune. For this round Grant was available and he helped the whole team, he was out watching the team riders on a test and then would make relevant adjustments as needed.

The Kessner KTM Off Road Race Team has always prided itself on bringing a real family environment to the team, and they aim at developing riders to their full potential each year, as much as they aim at getting race wins each weekend.

The team is very supportive of its riders and team members and they also ensure that the fun factor always remains in the sport, and there are a lot of laughs and fun along the way.

The Junior rider who joined the team at Wanbi was: Alex Krieg

After having to calm the lad down after he was asked to join the team for the weekend – saying no was never an option apparently – Alex grabbed this opportunity with both hands – and didn’t want to let go, even after the event had ended!

Whilst this initiative is not ‘results driven’, to not put too much pressure on the young rider and keep the whole experience enjoyable, what was obvious to all who were watching closely was that the improvement from Alex as the weekend progressed was obvious to see.  

And it wasn’t so much his speed that improved, as much as it was the smoothness in riding as the weekend progressed, which comes from bike set-up and thinking more about lines on the track walk, which he would have got from talking to the team mechanics, and the team riders.

And what did Alex think, well, here are a few questions that the team asked him after the event;

Congratulations and well done to Roger and the whole Kessner KTM Off Road Race Team for this great initiative!

The Kessner KTM Off Road Race Team aim to carry this initiative on throughout the remainder of the 2019 season.

Stay tuned for an announcement on who the lucky rider will be for the next SAORC rounds at TBA!

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