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Countdown to the 2024 SA Dirt Track Championship: Excitement and Dirt Track Competition Await!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, News, State Championship

This Sunday, September 8th, the highly anticipated 2024 SA Dirt Track Championship returns as Mud N Tars MCC unleashes the excitement at the Day Road Dirt Track Circuit. With 45 riders and 80 bikes from SA, NSW, and VIC already locked in, and entries still open until Friday, September 6th, the competition promises to be tighter than ever. With such a fierce lineup, each contender will need to bring their best as they fight for the prestigious State Championship title.

 

Competitors:

After narrowly missing out on the 2023 Pro 450 Championship title, Kyle Machin returns with renewed determination to claim the crown in 2024. However, with seasoned competitors like Liam May, Victoria’s Riley Plum, and NSW’s Jayden Roberts all eyeing the top spot, the path to victory will be anything but easy.

Kyle Machin.

With the 250cc class heating up, reigning champion Casey Clarke is ready to take charge and push his championship run into 2024.

Joining the talented lineup this weekend, SA’s Jamie Gwiazda and Kirsty Schults are set to dominate the Pro Women’s Class, while Julian Timmis and Robert Stout will prove that age and experience go hand in hand in the Veterans 40+ class. Meanwhile, the relentless James Hayden and Tyler Battams are gearing up for a fierce showdown against 2023 Junior Champion Harry Sadler, who is making his debut in senior competition for 2024.

Casey Clarke. 
Harry Sadler.

Adding to the weekend’s buzz, more than 35 junior racers will provide a thrilling glimpse into the future of the sport. Among them, Archie Schmidt is trading in his road bike for some dirt track action as he returns to defend his 85cc 2-stroke and 150cc 4-stroke Championship titles. But with a stacked field of competition, including rising star Connor Machin, the battle for the top spot is far from guaranteed. Will Archie steal the show once again, or will the fierce competition have something to say about that?

Rounding out the weekend’s stacked lineup of classes, an aspiring group of 50cc demo non-comp riders will take to the track, soaking up all the excitement and atmosphere of a state championship before making their entrance into competitions in the coming years.

Archie Schmidt.
The dirt track stars of tomorrow.

Images by Eric McConnochie.

Where:

Witness all the 2024 SA Dirt Track Championship action at the Mud N Tars MCC Day Road Dirt Track Circuit, located at 13 Day Rd, Victor Harbor SA. 

Start planning your trip – HERE. 

Spectator information:

Enjoy all the action of a full day of dirt track racing with free entry for all spectators—making it a perfect day out for the whole family! Arrive early to secure the best spots, as the gates open at 7:30 a.m. and all the action kicks off at 9:30 a.m.

Mud N Tars will keep everyone well-fed throughout the day, offering bacon and egg sandwiches at the canteen. For the adults, the bar will open from mid-morning.

 

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CALLING ALL POTENTIAL ‘TEAM SA’ TEAM MEMBERS HEADING TO THE GASGAS 2024 AUSTRALIAN TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Filed Under: News, Speedway

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the GASGAS 2024 Australian Trial Championships (ATC) are now OPEN!

Motorcycling SA (MSA) is excited to be calling for EOIs from our South Australian Trial Community heading to Victoria for the GASGAS 2024 Australian Trial Championships (ATC), being held on the 5th & 6th of October.

 

Nominate Your Expression of Interest Here

 

Team SA EOI’s are now OPEN and will close at 5.00pm on Friday, September 20th.

MSA will consider all applicants and announce the teams on Monday 23rd September. All applicants will be contacted before the announcement to provide an update on the status of their application. Riders selected for Team SA will be required to provide sizing for team apparel.

Applications for the position of Team Manager is also open. 

EOIs for riders, along with the team manager and coach’s positions can be lodged here:

https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/trial-eoi/

MSA will endeavour to select a team of up to 10 riders, made up of 2 teams of 4 riders, along with 2 reserves, as per previous years, with selection to be results-focused, based on the following:

  • International results;
  • Previous ATC results; and/or
  • 2024 SA Trial Championship and TROY Series SA results

At the event, the Team Manager will confirm the final teams of four riders to compete for the State Team Challenge before the Championship begins.

Last year, the Team SA Wallabies finished 3rd at the 2023 ATC in South Australia featuring riders Connor Hogan, Lillie Yiatrou, Lucinda Cowan and Stephen Rees/Melissa Paunola, with the Team SA Taipans finishing in 9th, with riders Alisha Harry, Bailey Irrgang, Robert White and Hayden Eardley.

Team SA in Tasmania in 2019 – with this being a Championship year for the team, taking out the State Team Challenge at the 2019 Australian Trial Championships.

 

Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship – SAPMAC MCC Brings the Round 5 River Murray Trial Action to Palmer

Filed Under: News, Reliability, State Championship

Anticipation reached a fever pitch as SAPMAC MCC hosted the penultimate round of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championships at Palmer. Riders approached the demanding course with unwavering focus, knowing that the final sprint to the finish was just around the corner. Despite the rain leading up to the event, the track became a challenging battleground, with loose, dusty sections keeping competitors on edge. Coupled with a persistent, gusty wind, the two-lap daytime challenge tested both endurance and skill, making those critical Round 5 Championship points even more elusive. As the competition heats up further, let’s delve into the Round 5 provisional results.

 

The battle for the Solo Overall top spot was intense between Royden Harrold and Charlie Milton, with Harrold taking the early lead in lap 1, followed by Milton and Toby Lewis. Milton quickly found his rhythm on the Palmer course, clocking the provisional fastest time in the second lap. However, Harrold’s strong performance in lap 1 proved decisive, earning him the overall win by just 5 points. Toby Lewis held his position in the top three, trailing second-place Milton by 33 points to secure third place comfortably ahead of Cody Schiller.

Daniel Plowman & Bradley Brook Charging to the Sidecar Provisional Win – Image by SkidMark Photos.
Bradley Hunter and Haydon Ahrens – Image by Team Thomas Racing.

 

 

Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook delivered an outstanding performance at Palmer, capturing their first podium of 2024 with a well-deserved Round 5 Open Sidecar Overall victory. They established a commanding lead with an impressive lap 1 advantage of 88 points over Ben Mayne and Shaun Buckley. Despite a strong push from Mayne and Buckley in lap 2, they were unable to overtake the resolute Plowman and Brook, who held firm to secure the win. In the race for third place, Shaun Blenkiron and Nathan Saegenschnitter, currently third in the Open Sidecar Championship, showed a strong lap 1 performance. However, Bradley Hunter and Haydon Ahrens delivered a blistering second lap, ultimately claiming third place on the Round 5 podium with a decisive margin of 81 points.

 

SkidMark Photos, SandPlow Photography, and Team Thomas Racing were all trackside, capturing some nail-biting action. Head to their profiles to check out all the photos and purchase those Round 5 moments. Cover Photo thanks to Team Thomas Racing.

To catch up on all the Round 5 provisional results, click HERE.

 

As we shift our focus to the grand finale of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship, Clare MCC is gearing up to host Round 6: The Beryl Pearce Trial. Scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, this final showdown promises to be electric as Championship contenders make their last stand in Clare.

Team SA Selected to Take on Australia’s Best at the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championship

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Motorcycling South Australia is proud to present the Junior Motocross Team SA, ready to take on Australia’s finest at the ‘wild, wild west’ in the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championship, to be held from the 24th to the 28th of September 2024.

With all the action set to reach a new level in Bunbury, approximately 175km south of Perth, 2024 is set to be a fantastic showcase of the finest motocross talent, all in one place. Not only is it a popular tourist destination, but the Shrubland MX Park track will also serve as an exceptional backdrop for the 2024 Championship, providing riders with a challenging experience.

 

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The Motorcycling SA AJMX selection panel has appointed Craig Bahnisch as the Team Manager for 2024. Craig brings a combination of passion and experience within the motocross environment and will be an exceptional asset to Team SA 2024.

After an outstanding number of applicants who expressed their interest in being part of this year’s team, the 2024 Team SA AJMX riders have been selected based on the following criteria:

  • International results;
  • Previous AJMX results; and/or
  • 2024 SAMX Championship results.

At Bunbury, the Team Manager will select a final team of eight riders to have the opportunity to compete in the State Team Challenge. This selection will be based on their qualifying results, in accordance with the Manual of Motorcycle Sport Regulations (MoMS).

Without further ado, we are proud to present the following –

2024 AJMX Team SA

Oliver Thredgold

Carter Williamson

 Kobe Smart

Lachlan Murdoch

Riley Mullen

Bodhi Austin

Ollie Paech

Madison Bahnisch

Emily Lambert

Dylan Gromball

Jayke Hansen

Noah Rochow

Kye Little

Cambell Cadd

 

Motorcycling SA would like to once again congratulate the 2024 AJMX Team SA riders and wish the best of luck to all the South Australian riders travelling up to Bunbury for 2024.

To learn more about the AJMX Championship, click HERE.

Preview: River Murray Trial – A Test of Determination at Round 5 of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Championship

Filed Under: News, Reliability, State Championship

As the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championships near their penultimate round, anticipation is mounting for the SAPMAC MCC’s River Murray Trial this Saturday, 31st August. The loamy Murray Mallee stages are set to test the mettle of 149 determined riders, each prepared to push themselves and their bikes to the absolute limit. With rain in the forecast, the competition could see unexpected twists as riders battle for those crucial late-season Championship points.

Adding to the excitement, riders will once again set off on their Round 5 journey from the familiar backdrop of the Palmer Main control, while new stages introduced for 2024 promise fresh challenges. It’s shaping up to be a massive day for reliability trial fans, young and old.

 

Entry List:

Sam Nenasheff, the current leader of the 2024 Solo Outright Championship, will be seeking every opportunity to extend his lead and solidify his claim to the title. However, this won’t be an easy task, as Clinton Voigt trails by just 5 points heading into Round 5. With Voigt’s previous successes in the River Murray Trial, there is a real possibility we could see a new Championship leader emerge after the weekend. Shane Diener remains firmly in the top 3 mix, aiming for the second-place overall spot.

In the sidecar class, Ross Watson and Cooper Winter will lead a strong field, closely followed by Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook. Adding to the excitement, the current second-place Championship duo, Michael Kerin and Joshua Schutz, are poised to deliver a fantastic performance this weekend.

Round 5 promises to be thrilling, with Jake Henderson and Liam McConnell gearing up to compete in the Clubman Open 2 Stroke class, joining an already impressive lineup. In the Women All Powers Championship, Chloe Barton is fiercely pursuing the 2024 title and will face strong competition from Sofie Kraft. The event will also feature masters, veterans, and a substantial field of expert sidecars and solos. Additionally, fans can look forward to seeing classic Pre-1990 bikes showcasing their timeless charm on the course.

Check out the full rider list – HERE.

Shane Diener – Image by David Jenke.
Liam McConnell – Image by Damian Cravero Photography.

Where & Spectator Key Info:

At the Palmer Oval Main Control, spectators will find a hub of activity and excitement throughout the day. The Mid Murray CFS will be on hand to provide hot food and cold drinks, ensuring everyone stays refreshed and energized. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or taking a break from the action, the Main Control will be the perfect spot to enjoy the day’s events. With South Australia’s top Reliability Trial riders tackling a challenging and diverse course, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

The SA Reliability Trial Championship is proud to feature exceptional stages set against beautiful scenery on private properties. Please note that dogs are not permitted at the event, except for service animals.

Plan out your trip – HERE. 

Live Timing:

Keep up with the Championship results as they happen, no matter where you are on the course, by following live timing:

  • Go to sartchampionship.au and follow the “LIVE TIMING” links.
  • Scan the QR code in the program or at Main Control.
  • Live timing viewing will be available on screen at Main Control.

Results:

Once it’s all said and done, the results will be published on the SART Championship Series website. Results will be provisional for 5 days after publication to allow competitors to review them. After 5 days, they will be locked in and final. For Supplementary Regulations, the latest news, and more, please visit sartchampionship.com.

 

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Stay updated on the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trials Championship by following us on social media! Keep track of the latest news, photos, and event updates on Facebook and the Official SART Championship Website. Don’t miss any of the action!

 

 

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Highlights and Provisional Results – Gawler Motorcycle Centre’s 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship Round 4

Filed Under: News, Reliability, State Championship

With the competition tightly contested leading into Round 4 of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre SA Reliability Trial Championship, fans and riders flocked to Mallala on Saturday, August 10th, as Levis MCC brought the excitement of the Gil Harris Trial to life. The perfect weather, coupled with the buzz of anticipation at Main Control, made it a day to be enjoyed by both young and old alike.

In the overall Open Solo Championship standings, just 8 points separated the top 5, setting the stage for a fiercely contested Round 4. Anyone had the potential to dethrone current Championship leader Sam Nenasheff. From the outset, Tom Mosey emerged as a serious challenger, with just 2 seconds separating him from Nenasheff at the end of lap 1. Lap 2 was all Mosey’s as he widened the gap by another 17 seconds, securing both the Round 4 Open Solo and outright win. The fight for the final podium spot was equally intense, with Cody Schiller narrowly edging out Championship runner-up Clinton Voigt by just 5 seconds, despite Voigt’s valiant charge in lap 2.

Ross Watson & Cooper Winter dominated the Open Sidecar Class in Round 4, securing the win with a commanding 66-second lead after lap 1, which they extended to an impressive 111-second margin over second-place finishers Hector Evans & Shaun Buckley. The battle for third place was a nail-biter, with David Pratt & Adrian Rohrlach going head-to-head with Michael Kerin & Joshua Schutz. Although Kerin & Schutz held an 8-second lead after lap 1, Pratt & Rohrlach fought back on lap 2, ultimately clinching the third spot, finishing just 30 seconds behind the open sidecar runners-up.

The provisional results for the Open Solo and Sidecar classes are listed below. For a complete breakdown across all classes, visit the SART website. These results will remain provisional until midnight on Friday, August 16th, with Championship standings to be updated thereafter.

As we gear up for the second-to-last round of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship, anticipation is mounting for the River Murray Trial in the Mannum district on August 31st. Presented by SAPMAC MCC, this round promises fierce competition as established rivalries clash with the Championship title at stake. With entries filling up fast, make sure you don’t miss out—register by Friday, August 23rd, to secure your spot!

Cover photo: dynamic duo, Ross Watson & Cooper Winter on their way to the Open Sidecar Win – Image thanks to SandPlow Photography.

Gil Harris Trial, Round 4 – Provisional Outright:

Open Solo:

Pos No Name Class Lap 1 Lap 2 Stages Total Gap
1 72 Thomas Mosey F 1388 1442 14 2830 +0
2 133 Samuel Nenasheff A 1390 1459 14 2849 +19
3 67 Cody Schiller F 1395 1470 14 2865 +35
4 132 Clinton Voigt A 1404 1466 14 2870 +40
5 70 Ryan Waldhuter F 1425 1451 14 2876 +46
6 103 Henry Blenkiron G 1433 1475 14 2908 +78
7 99 Daniel Fraser G 1417 1496 14 2913 +83
8 85 Jake Henderson D 1411 1506 14 2917 +87
9 74 Kurtis Riebke F 1423 1501 14 2924 +94
10 37 Shane Diener V 1427 1503 14 2930 +100
11 107 Rhys Jenke G 1445 1494 14 2939 +109
12 66 Matthew Aimann F 1457 1486 14 2943 +113
13 69 Charley Kerin F 1455 1495 14 2950 +120
14 92 Liam McConnell D 1509 1465 14 2974 +144
15 78 Charlie Semmler F 1480 1514 14 2994 +164
16 65 Dwayne Rumsey F 1447 1552 14 2999 +169
17 71 Clayton Fechner F 1457 1547 14 3004 +174
18 91 Jordan Ball D 1472 1545 14 3017 +187
19 129 Nathan Noble A 1456 1569 14 3025 +195
20 134 Nathan Newell A 1462 1569 14 3031 +201
21 38 Shaun Harman V 1468 1570 14 3038 +208
21 44 Andrew Dillon V 1463 1575 14 3038 +208
23 75 Zane Gerlach F 1480 1564 14 3044 +214
24 108 Tyson Clarke G 1498 1567 14 3065 +235
25 90 Jack Wormald D 1500 1573 14 3073 +243
25 98 Matthew Taylor G 1507 1566 14 3073 +243
27 97 Liam Sander G 1506 1571 14 3077 +247
28 49 Duane Woolford M 1500 1586 14 3086 +256
29 87 Todd Knight D 1527 1579 14 3106 +276
30 39 Paul Grosser V 1518 1604 14 3122 +292
31 102 Nick Stevens G 1541 1601 14 3142 +312
32 128 Brendon Noble A 1512 1634 14 3146 +316
33 76 Nicholas Schulz F 1509 1648 14 3157 +327
34 93 Cameron Caruso G 1569 1610 14 3179 +349
34 95 Chris Thomas G 1557 1622 14 3179 +349
36 81 Jake Humphrys F 1487 1700 14 3187 +357
37 77 Saxon Kearns F 1558 1634 14 3192 +362
38 86 Simon Haydon D 1571 1667 14 3238 +408
39 115 Bailey Caire G 1494 1777 14 3271 +441
40 110 Tom Couzner G 1655 1622 14 3277 +447
41 88 Ryan Wood D 1559 1720 14 3279 +449
42 113 Nathan Caple G 1599 1687 14 3286 +456
43 64 Corey Redden F 1548 1743 14 3291 +461
44 112 Josh Moyle G 1604 1714 14 3318 +488
45 40 Stephen Needham V 1578 1749 14 3327 +497
46 51 Greg Slattery M 1622 1728 14 3350 +520
47 84 Thomas McBain F 1615 1739 14 3354 +524
48 100 Robert Poole G 1604 1756 14 3360 +530
49 120 Thomas Friebel G 1551 1813 14 3364 +534
50 45 Shayne Bain V 1619 1747 14 3366 +536
51 55 Jeffrey Sparks M 1633 1764 14 3397 +567
52 111 Thomas Hodges G 1711 1699 14 3410 +580
53 54 Brett Hall M 1661 1765 14 3426 +596
54 106 Alex Bawden G 1584 1862 14 3446 +616
55 79 Keegan May F 1652 1795 14 3447 +617
56 42 Brian Gallasch V 1658 1816 14 3474 +644
57 43 Stuart Mackenzie V 1689 1793 14 3482 +652
58 41 Brett Farr V 1687 1850 14 3537 +707
59 104 Dylan Stacey G 1713 1872 14 3585 +755
60 62 Paul Collins P1 1701 1891 14 3592 +762
61 116 Chey Dahlitz G 1772 1864 14 3636 +806
62 94 Jaimee Heidenreich F 1800 1857 14 3657 +827
63 63 Adam Toolan P1 1778 1897 14 3675 +845
64 131 Charlie Milton A 2296 1401 14 3697 +867
65 101 Mackenzie Camp G 2176 1526 14 3702 +872
66 89 Mikel Nies D 1821 1899 14 3720 +890
67 58 Chloe Barton L1 1803 1921 14 3724 +894
68 46 Stephen Tomlinson M 1775 1958 14 3733 +903
69 119 Dion McPherson G 1713 2023 14 3736 +906
70 80 Matt Harkness F 2134 1609 14 3743 +913
71 50 David DeLaine M 1769 2070 14 3839 +1009
72 123 Josh Tommney G 1890 1980 14 3870 +1040
73 53 Lawrence Robertson M 1870 2020 14 3890 +1060
74 109 Thomas Nelson G 2033 1871 14 3904 +1074
75 118 Mitch Scott G 1859 2048 14 3907 +1077
76 57 Mike Wormald M 1860 2102 14 3962 +1132
77 122 Jack Back G 1955 2047 14 4002 +1172
78 56 Mark Taylor M 1891 2113 14 4004 +1174
79 68 Mark Rosewall F 1720 2364 14 4084 +1254
80 73 Christopher Causer F 2001 2222 14 4223 +1393
81 48 Paul Rumsey M 2057 2273 14 4330 +1500
82 59 Jasmine McPherson L1 2082 2375 14 4457 +1627
83 60 Naomi Findlay L1 2082 2431 14 4513 +1683
84 52 Colin Jenke M 2175 2539 14 4714 +1884
85 82 Simon Mattiske F 2650 2108 14 4758 +1928
86 117 Jonathon Carmody G 2522 3545 14 6067 +3237
EXC 114 Caleb Hastwell G 1809 1762 13 3571
DNF 61 Kevin Steinert P1 1886 0 7 1886
DNF 83 Noah Riebke F 206 0 1 206
DNS 47 Dominic Burman M 0 0 0 0
DNS 96 Todd Haydon G 0 0 0 0
DNS 105 Tyson Schumacher G 0 0 0 0
DNS 121 Steve Rosewall G 0 0 0 0
DNS 130 Toby Lewis A 0 0 0 0

Open Sidecar:

Pos No Name Class Lap 1 Lap 2 Stages Total Gap
1 29 Ross Watson / Cooper Winter C 1534 1592 14 3126 +0
2 30 Hector Evans / Shaun Buckley C 1600 1637 14 3237 +111
3 11 David Pratt / Adrian Rohrlach J 1644 1623 14 3267 +141
4 1 Michael Kerin / Joshua Schutz K 1636 1654 14 3290 +164
5 2 Russell Bailey / Marc Oxley K 1652 1644 14 3296 +170
6 10 Scott Richardson / Matthew Lee J 1654 1684 14 3338 +212
7 6 James Waldhuter / Brett Schiller K 1668 1709 14 3377 +251
8 31 Darren Winter / Lachlan Greenhalgh C 1652 1733 14 3385 +259
9 4 Jayden Coleby / samuel coleby K 1683 1704 14 3387 +261
10 3 Kristy Schultz / Mert Saegenschnitter K 1744 1705 14 3449 +323
11 9 Alex Turner / Melissa Paunola K 1698 1766 14 3464 +338
12 20 Elouise Dohse / Tianna Dohse L2 1763 1812 14 3575 +449
13 13 Barry Buckley / Todd Blackwell J 1767 1834 14 3601 +475
14 15 Michael Fechner / Stuart Gerhardy J 1808 1832 14 3640 +514
15 5 Harley Nicholls / Blake Tucker K 1834 1844 14 3678 +552
16 12 John Davies / Kym Menadue J 1816 1873 14 3689 +563
17 8 Adam Buckley / Luke Perdon K 1887 1920 14 3807 +681
18 21 Sofie Kraft / Bradley Hunter L2 1888 1975 14 3863 +737
19 14 Shane Rudloff / Damian Egan J 1888 2057 14 3945 +819
20 16 Antony Shanks / Duncan Greenhalgh J 2030 2033 14 4063 +937
21 18 Jason Whitfield / Jamie O’Brian P2 2062 2071 14 4133 +1007
22 19 Caroline Wilksch / Natasha Sky L2 1913 2369 14 4282 +1156
23 17 Glen Wundenberg / Erin Pratt J 2192 2334 14 4526 +1400
DNF 27 Daniel Plowman / Bradley Brook C 1541 377 9 1918
DNF 28 Shaun Blenkiron / Aiden Wilksch C 3855 0 7 3855
DNF 7 Samuel Wegener / Henry Graetz K 1215 0 5 1215