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THE VERY FIRST SCOTT WARE MEMORIAL ENDURO TRI-SERIES – 2019 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES!

 

THE SERIES

As a brand new initiative for 2019, 3 of Motorcycling SA’s mid north country clubs, the Gawler, Keyneton & Clare MCC’s have united to launch a brand new enduro series for 2019, the Scott Ware Memorial Tri-Series, and all rounds will run as Cross Country events in the inaugural year.

 

AND: The Clubs are more than excited to announce that entries for all rounds are now OPEN! Sup Regs and all of the details on the 2 rounds are now available on the Motorcycling SA website here; https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/supp-regs/, with entries online through Ridernet.

 

As stated, all the details are included in the Sup Regs, but here is the general information for the Series – which has one important factor to it – being a Tri-Series with the 3 clubs, membership to one of the 3 clubs is an absolute must – which can also be done through Ridernet for all three clubs.

THE JUNIORS

As you will see below, the focus for this Series will be somewhat more focused on the future of the sport – THE JUNIORS – as all 5 junior classes as per the SAORC are being offered. All 3 clubs have had a junior focus for a long time and will use this series to help develop the future of the sport here in South Australia.

 

OFF ROAD GIRLS & WOMEN

The 3 clubs are also being proactive in trying to entice more girls into this off road discipline, so, as it states below, 4 entries in each of the 3 races (2 junior and 1 senior), will result in a separate class for Junior & Senior Women in those races – so get around it and get out there, especially as all 3 clubs are renowned for hosting excellent events!

 

CONTACTS

Gawler MCC; Wes Haydon; 0438 824 614

Keyneton MCC; Jon Moore; 0419 809 123

Clare MCC; Mike Head; 0428 358 681

TROPHIES & AWARDS

There will be a trophy awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd of each eligible JUNIOR CLASS at the completion of each round. Seniors will receive series trophies only.

A minimum of two of the series events must be entered to gain eligibility for series results. Each series round counts for overall series points.

The Series will also feature a presentation night, where the Series trophies & awards will be awarded, with all the details to be released once finalised.

 

CROSS COUNTRY

Riders will be escorted on a sighting lap. No other riding than in the event is permitted.

The tests are to be walked only!

Duration of the Races;

Juniors Race 1; 1.5 hours (90 minutes) plus sight lap

Juniors Race 2; 2 hours (120 minutes) plus sight lap

Seniors; 2.5 hours (150 minutes) plus sight lap

 

ENTRY FEES

Seniors: $80.00 per round

Juniors: $50.00 per round

One Event Competition Licence $75.00

** Club Membership must be arranged with the respective clubs prior to entering.

CLASSES OF COMPETITION

JUNIOR CLASSES

** Ages for each class are taken as at January 1^st 2019.

RACE 1

JJ – 8 to 11 years – (65cc 2 stroke)

J1 – 9 to 11 years – (85cc 2 stroke) & (up to 150cc 4 stroke)

RACE 2

J2 – 12 to 15 years – (85cc 2 Stroke) & (up to 150cc 4 Stroke)

J3 – 13 to 14 years – (125cc – 200cc 2-stroke) & (200cc – 250cc 4-stroke)

J4 – 15 years – (125cc – 200cc 2-stroke) & (200cc – 250cc 4-stroke)

**Junior Women – If 4 or more enter in each race, then a separate class will be created in each.

 

SENIOR CLASSES

Clubman – All Powers (All classes as per SAORC combined)

Veterans – All Powers over 35 yrs. of age (rider must be 35+ years of age before 1st Jan 2019)

Expert – As Graded in Enduro or MX.

** Senior Women – If 4 or more enter across all classes then a separate class will be created.

 

ENTRIES

Entries are now open and close the Sunday prior to each round.

Entries and payments are available online through your RIDERNET Profile

All riders are required to be a member of one of the promoting clubs.

CAMPING & CATERING AT ROUNDS

Camping is only available at certain rounds, please check with the promoting clubs.

Catering will only be available at certain rounds, please check with the promoting clubs.

Action pics courtesy of the brilliant Thomas Ware Photography

211 – Kyan Haydon from the Gawler MCC

88 – Tyler Heidenreich from the Keyneton MCC

3 – Will Price from the Clare MCC

PRICE RACES TO 4TH OUTRIGHT AT OPENING SAORC

The 2019 South Australian Off-Road Championship hit Mount Crawford Forest last weekend for the opening round of the championship. The 7 round championship series takes place across 4 locations with riders competing for glory.

Round 1 took place on the 19th of May as riders tackled a sprint format amongst the technical pine forest of Mount Crawford. With over 200 riders, the competition was fierce and lap times were close all day.

18 year old Kessner KTM Off-Road Team rider Will Price proved his worth aboard his KTM 350 EXC-F machine. Coming off a highly successful 2018 SAORC season, young Price will be one to watch at the top of the leader board.

After placing 3rd outright last year he has been honoured to run the number 3 plate to show his hard work and dedication.

The opening round saw riders tackle short 2.5km loops, consisting of tight pine forest, logs, rocks and small hills. The conditions were perfect which made for some highly entertaining racing.

Competition was tough with returning 2018 champion Andrew Wilksch, South Australia’s number 2 Riley Graham and Queensland ring in Fraser Higlett. However a consistent performance by the rising star saw him race to some fast and consistent times just shy of the top 3 PRO’s.

“The first track suited me better, I liked to tighter technical track with the logs. It really separated those who had sharper technical skills and experience from the rest of the field. It was a difficult track to push hard because there was no room for mistakes, but I made it through smooth and consistent.”

After 4 laps on the first track, riders then swapped over to the junior side. Price sat in 4th position after the opening 4 tests. The second track was more open and flowing, with less technical sections. Spectators were floating around the track all day giving the racing a great atmosphere. The riders were set to embark on 5 sprint laps before racing concluded. Price, once again hammered down consistent lap times, within 4 seconds of each other, across the day to claim 4th outright and 4th in the PRO class.

“I was super happy with my riding today, just backing it off slightly to avoid making a mistake. The second track the times were really close and I had some great battles with Western Australian Nathan Howe. He was pushing me all day and we were only separated by 4 seconds at the end of racing. I rode smooth and pushed where I felt comfortable and consistency paid off. Overall I really enjoyed the day and am looking forward to improving for next round.”

It was a great start to young Will’s 2019 SAORC campaign. The following 2 rounds will take place at Wanbi on the 22nd / 23rd June as riders begin to prepare for the deep sandy terrain and longer enduro format.

Will would like to give a huge thank you to all his sponsors and everyone who supports his racing.

Photo credits to Tom Ware Photography, with thanks