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9 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, NINE, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE EP SERIES FINALE AT KIMBA!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

9 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, NINE, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE EP SERIES FINALE AT KIMBA!

A bit spoiled for choice this weekend, with 9 events on, across 4-5 disciplines this weekend, headlined by the Finale’ of the 2021 EP Series at Kimba, but also with events in the Riverland, the metro area, the Murraylands and down the South East, seeing much of the state covered!

But, all eyes (or most anyway) will be on Kimba this weekend as they host the final of the EP Series for MX on Sunday. The EP (Eyre Peninsula) Series, now well over 10 years running, is a great compliment to the SA Championship series, and gives riders from the ‘Wild, Wild West’, a series to develop their skills without needing to drive 100’s of K’s each weekend to get quality competition – and a huge well done to all of the clubs, Whyalla, West Coast, Port Lincoln and Kimba!

AND; A GREAT OFFER TO THOSE HEADING TO KIMBA! To everyone who is heading to the final round of the 2021 EP Series at Kimba – THIS WEEKEND – here is a message from Vicki at the Kimba Gateway Hotel regarding meals!

“If you could please let people know that our meal service is between 6.00pm and 8.30pm and that all of the Menu is available to takeaway. Our phone number is 86 272 888 for any table bookings OR takeaway orders.”

Now – if you check out their socials and the pics of their food – their food looks awesome and we can’t thank them enough for looking after the SA motorcycling family!

https://www.facebook.com/kimbagatewayhotel

DANNY REILLY MEMORIAL FEATURE RACES RETURN THIS WEEKEND

The Tea Tree Gully MX VMX day features a special end of day events in memory of Danny Reilly. (From Nev Mitchell) Danny was a MX racer that myself and my mates all knew from our days living in Windsor Gardens, we all admired him. So having said that I hope we see plenty of entries. Below is a pic of some of the trophies for this weekend’s racing at TTG:

Remember the Vintage Class is up to & including Evolution bikes (so that’s Pre70, Pre75, Pre78, Evo), so if you bike is air cooled, non-linkage & drum brakes, then you’re in!!!

The junior class is for 125cc 2 stroke/250cc 4 stroke 13 – under 16 years of age as per the supp regs.

FYI, the bottle of red is not included but only there as a size reference of the trophies for you all to salivate over.

So who will get their name on the inaugural Danny Reilly Memorial Vintage MX shield (not pictured – it’s a surprise!)???

RIGHT – HERE IS THE RUNDOWN ON ALL OF THE EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND – AND A COUPLE OF REMINDERS AT THE END ABOUT ENTRIES BEING OPEN FOR A COUPLE OF EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND!

EP SERIES ROUND 4 – THE FINALE!

All roads lead to Kimba this Sunday 27th for the final round of the 2021 EP Series.

Track looks mint, weather should be great.

Just a few reminders from the organisers:

Registrations must be completed on Ridernet by 4.00pm Saturday – TOMORROW!

Caravan and Campers must NOT set up in the pit area, there is a designated area at the back for them

Gates open at 6.00am Sunday

CASH ONLY FOR THE WHOLE DAY

$30.00 FLAG FEE (optional) payable on day

Junior Scrutineering 7.00am

Seniors SELF Scrutineering

Sign-in @ 7.30am until 8.15am

Riders Brief 8.30am

Practice 8.45am

Racing immediately following practice

The Kimba MCC look forward to seeing you there for an awesome day!

 

SAVMX & DANNY REILLY MEMORIAL @ TEA TREE GULLY!

REMINDER…. Entries close 11.00pm this FRIDAY – TODAY!

Last year was a ripper day with perfect track and strongly supported by the riders.

This year’s track is looking to be the goods also! With the track crew out tending to it the last few weeks!

Don’t forget there are trophies for two groups on the day, 125/250 JUNIORS and VINTAGE up to Evolution Class.

If you are entering don’t forget to download self-scrutineering forms, 1 per bike.

Thanks in advance, from the TTG MXC committee

PS; HOW GOOD DOES THE TRACK LOOK – SEE ABOVE???

MORGAN MCC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Entries are open and close at completion of sign on SUNDAY morning!

Entries can be made on the day at Sign On or via Ridernet.

TIMETABLE:

Gates open 6.00am

Sign On 7.00am – 8.30am

Scrutineering 7.00am – 8.40am

Riders Briefing 8.45am – 9.00am

Practice Following riders briefing

Racing Begins at the conclusion of practice

Presentation will be approximately 15 minutes after completion of the last race of the day.

Presentations will be made to all the 50cc Demo riders’ and the top 3 finishers for each class.

 

   

     

RIDE DAYS;

MOUNT GAMBIER MCC                     RIDE DAY                                ROAD RACE

Road Race Ride Day at the brilliant Mac Park this Saturday, 26th June.

Canteen open and contact Marg at Mac Park for all details!

MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC.                       RIDE DAY                                MOTOCROSS

For those not heading to Kimba, Tea Tree Gully or Morgan for a racey weekend, head to Gillman for a Ride Day – Nationals quality track – kicks off at 7.00am with sign on.

Contact Anthony Slade for all the details.

KEYNETON MCC                                 RPA RIDE DAY                        ENDURO / OFF ROAD

Enduro/Off Road Ride Day this Sunday 27th June at Starick Road, Cambrai.

Signing-on from 7:30am, bikes on track from 9:00am.

LEVIS MCC                                          RPA RIDE DAY                        MOTOCROSS / OFF ROAD / TRAIL RIDE

Levis MCC Club Ride Day this Sunday. With more lovely rain this week, we can now safely say that this weekend’s Ride Day will be held in prime conditions at ACUSA Park.

ARIEL MCC                                          TRAIL RIDE                              TRAIL RIDE

The Ariel MCC have their 2021 Riverland Run on this weekend for Club members, contact the Club for all the details if interested in joining their club!

To contact any of the Clubs listed here, head to the Club directory on this website for all contact details for all clubs! 

AND: ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

AJS MTC                                              THE CLASSIC TRIAL                TRIAL                                      

SUNDAY, JULY 4; The AJS MTC’s brilliant Classic Trial, for all of the old twinshock and classic trials irons from years past – enter through your Ridernet profile and get ready to head the prime venue at Tungkillo next weekend, with camping welcome on the Saturday night!

MUD N TARS MCC                             CLUB SERIES                           DIRT TRACK

SUNDAY JULY 4; Round 1 of the Mud N Tars MCC’s Dirt Track Series for 2021 and the start of the lead up to the 2021 SA Championships in November – Enter through Ridernet and get keen to go sideways!

A WEEKEND OF RIDE DAYS – AND A DIRT TRACK SLIDE AT VICTOR!

Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAORC, Speedway

A WEEKEND OF RIDE DAYS – AND A DIRT TRACK SLIDE AT VICTOR!

After the postponement of the PRO MX Nationals this weekend due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown over the border, this weekend has suddenly become a  get back out on the bike and enjoy a Ride Day, or a Come & Try Day, or a Dirt Track blast, or scrape your knee type of weekend!

Below is who and what is open this weekend now – including a chance to ride the MX Nationals prepared track at Gillman on Sunday – contact the clubs through their socials – or through the Club Directory on this website for all the relevant details!

And also not forgetting – MSA’s ACUSA Park in the hills will also be open on Sunday – 2 motocross tracks, enduro loop, juniors track, dirt track for the youngest riders, fully catered – a great family friendly atmosphere!

Get those bikes out of the shed and get riding – and after the rains this week, the off road tracks should be getting into some mint conditions!

Here’s the rundown!

SATURDAY 29TH MAY

PORT PIRIE MCC                                COME & TRY DAY                                           MOTOCROSS                         

Rob has been out working the track and it is absolutely prime after the rains this week so we are going to run a come and try day this Saturday. Track open from nine until about four. $15 come and try $25 licenses riders. No food at the canteen only drinks sorry. No water will go on the track on the day but we have had about an inch of rain this week so should be wet enough.

MOUNT GAMBIER MCC                     RIDE DAY                                                        ROAD RACING

Another great weekend coming up. Ride Day Saturday 29. Weather looking awesome.

On Sunday, working bee. Please bring a shovel or spade. We plan on doing the edges around the track. Easy work if there are enough of us. We look forward to seeing you all.

SUNDAY 30TH

MUD N TARS                                      ROUND 1, DIRT TRACK SERIES                      DIRT TRACK

Dirt Trackers – Race Day is this Sunday at Day Road. PLEASE pre-enter, even if you want to pay on the day. You can enter via Ridernet. The link is on our website www.mudntars.com

They are also having a working Bee on Saturday at 13 Day Rd, Victor Harbor. The track and surrounds needs a bit of a tidy up. Wade has a list of jobs. Bring along anything you would normally bring to a working bee. The track looks excellent so we only need to concentrate on the surrounds, pit and parking areas and around the buildings. Members, get your working bee card signed and after 3 being marked off, you get a free entry at a Mud N Tars Ride Day!

SOUTH COAST                                                RIDE DAY                                                        MOTOCROSS

With the unfortunate news that the PRO MX has been postponed, we will now be open this Sunday! 8:30am – 2:30pm. Entries on the day, and via Ridernet. Last time to get some practice in before our Round 2 SCMX Club Day – June 6th

Member – $30.00, Non-member – $40, One day licence – $35, EFTPOS and Cash Available

CLARE MCC                                        RPA RIDE DAY                                                MOTOCROSS / OFF ROAD

Registrations now open on Ridernet. To enter sign into Ridernet using the rider’s Ridernet login. Members required to run the day. You must be a current member. If you want any more info please call Jo 0419393906

MSA / ACUSA PARK                          RPA RIDE DAY                                                MOTOCROSS / OFF ROAD / TRAIL RIDE

GET KEEN! Ride day this Sunday – 10.00am to 3.00pm, sign on from 9.00am!  With more lovely rain this week, we can now safely say that this Sunday’s Ride Day will be held in prime conditions! Looking forward to seeing a full house this Sunday!

MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC.                       RIDE DAY                                                        MOTOCROSS

Track will be open Sunday 8.00am till 2.00pm Great opportunity to ride a track that’s prepped and ready for national event.

$30.00 members $40.00 non-members, $35.00 one day licence, EFTPOS only

*Please make sure you stay on the track, please do not ride on the infield.

*Please enter and exit from some spot as we don’t want to spend all this time fixing the infield up.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 29TH & 30TH

ARIEL MCC                                          RIDE DAY                                                        OFF ROAD / TRAIL RIDE

Ariel MCC of South Australia – Social Dirt Bike Riding Club: The Ariel club is all about having a great time with mates and riding Dirtbikes – contact the Club for all details about this weekend ride.

       

SA WOMEN’S CUP & DIENER/HOLMES SIDECAR TROPHY HEAD UP A HUGE WEEKEND!

Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

SA WOMEN’S CUP & DIENER/HOLMES SIDECAR TROPHY HEAD UP A HUGE WEEKEND!

The first event in SA motorcycling history to have the girls and women headline the event, the Rockhopping SA 2021 SA Women’s Cup & Diener/Holmes Sidecar Trophy for Trial, hosted by the Keyneton MCC headline a huge weekend of action, across many disciplines of the sport.

Being run on Long Gully Road at Angaston from 9.00am Sunday, this event also features free entry for spectators, who will be able to wander around between the sections and watch some of SA’s awesome trials talent.

Leading the way is current Australia #2 (2019) in Open Women and Junior Women U13, Lillie Yiatrou and Charlotte Cowan, with Lillie also a 2 time Australian representative, and the reigning MSA Rising Star. Also in the field is 2018 Australian U13 Champion, Alisha Harry and Under 11 #1 from 2019, Ashley Barwick, again showing how much SA leads the country in Junior Women.

And due to the nature of Trial, and only 1 bike on the course (section) at one time, juniors can compete in senior classes in direct competition, with the Sport Women (formally C Grade) Class being made up of all junior riders, Charlotte, Alisha and Hayley Stephen.

At the other end of the field, look for the Long sisters, Chelsea & Cadance, both riding in Junior B Girls in their first SA Women’s Cup in 2021, and with dad, Aaron, and grandfather, David, also in the field, it shows that Trial is very much a family affair!

The Diener/Holmes Sidecar Trophy will also feature a number of female passengers, led by 2016 Australian Champion, Melissa Rogers, onboard with Steve Rees, the very team that won the Australian Championship in 2016. Look out also for the husband & wife team of Adrian & Tanya Harry, and the father & daughter team of Greg & Anna Rogers (who are having their first ride together).

There will also be a full field of support classes in action, led by Trial 1 riders, and Australian Champions, Connor Hogan (and Trial2 World Championship competitor & multi time Australian representative) and Haydon Barwick, along with juniors Hayden Eardley (2018 U13 Australian Champion) and Carl Henschke taking it on in the senior classes, and a heap of junior riders in action as well – there will be something for everyone to watch!

Although there is free entry for spectators, there is no catering for this event, so bring a picnic lunch and sit under one of the many gum trees to watch the action.

The event will also be preceded by a Come & Try Day on the Saturday – at the same venue – from 10.00am to 4.00pm, mainly for the girls and women, but open to all.

ALSO ON – MOTOCROSS, SIDECAR-CROSS, ENDURO, ROAD RACE, ACUSA PARK, RIDE PARKS – IT’S ALL HAPPENING

Also on this weekend there are a number of Clubs around the state that have gates open – check out the list below, but a couple of highlights are;

  • The opening round of the ASA Sidecar-cross & Quads Series at Murray Bridge, and,
  • The opening round of Mud N Tars Club Series, which also features the Slur feature race, a 30 minute moto – with the Parawa Track looking awesome for this weekend’s event.

Entries for both of these events, and many others, are still open, so get around it and get out and support the clubs doing the hard yards preparing their venues – see the pics below of the awesome track prep at Parawa!!

For those who like sliding their knees around corners – head out to Mallala this Sunday for another great Ride Day – and you never know, you may like it so much, that a competition license becomes you and you get racing!

Here is the full list for the weekend!

CLUB EVENTS

SUNDAY, 16TH MAY

MUD N TARS      ROUND 1             PARAWA

Don’t forget to get your entries in for Parawa round 1 this Sunday (16-05-21) Online entries close Friday PM, and they still need more entries for the event to be awesome!! Weather is looking unreal which should make for perfect conditions on a fully prepped track. Hope to see you all there. Enter at Ridernet or via www.mudntars.com

ASA                        ROUND 1             MURRAY BRIDGE

The 2021 Sidecar & Quad Series – Round 1 is on this Sunday at Murray Bridge!

If you haven’t done so, get your entries in now https://bit.ly/3ba4UWr

We’d also love to see more juniors out and about on the track! They are the future of the sport we all know and love and some solo classes have also been added for the event.

MORGAN            ROUND 3             MORGAN

Round 3 of the Morgan Club Championship have entries open and will once again cater to the young and old, with all the usual – enter through your Ridernet profile and head to the Morgan for another great day of racing!

WHYALLA – ENDURANCE             WHYALLA

Come on out for a ride on a marked out enduro track and camp the night, entries available on the day, check out the Whyalla socials for all the details and who to contact.

RIDE DAYS

SATURDAY 15TH MAY

TEA TREE GULLY                               TEA TREE GULLY

The TTG MCC are running a Ride Day on Saturday, at the Tea Tree Gully MX Track – Para Valley Drive, Tea Tree Gully, so contact the club for all the details – and get out and have a low key non-competitive ride – and the whole family as well

SUNDAY 16TH MAY

CAFNIX                                                 MALLALA

Hey knee scrapers ……. head out to Mallala Sunday for another awesome day of wearing the knee scrapers out! Cafnix have done their bit and begged got more track time for all, so if you’re keen Pre Book, your fee is refundable or transferable if you don’t ride. Follow the link to book; https://mallala.rezdy.com/…/mallala-motorsport-park…

PORT LINCOLN                                  PORT LINCOLN

10:00 am – 3:00 pm *** PLEASE NOTE *** TRACK WILL NOT BE PREPPED *** EFTPOS AVAILABLE FOR SIGN INS

CANTEEN AVAILABLE (Hot dogs, snags, drinks, lollies) CASH ONLY PLEASE

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA

SUNDAY 16TH MAY

CLARE MCC                         George Wade Ride Park – Bennys Hill Road, Clare              contact, John Barry 0418 802 890

ADELAIDE HILLS                Barthwicks Property – Tungkillo, Tungkillo                             contact; Ben Brereton 0433 012 312

AND OF COURSE – ACUSA PARK IS ALSO OPEN FOR A RIDE DAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2021!

Ride day this Sunday – 10.00am to 3.00pm, sign on from 9.00am!
With this lovely rain over the past day or so, we can now safely say that this Sunday’s Ride Day will be going ahead!
Looking forward to seeing a full house this Sunday!

MOUNT GAMBIER’S SENIORS MEETING – & IT’S HOTTING UP AS YOU READ!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling

MOUNT GAMBIER’S SENIORS MEETING – IT’S HOTTING UP AS YOU READ!

WHAT AND WHERE!

This weekend sees the Mount Gambier MCC hold their annual Seniors Meeting, for riders over the age of 45 years at their fantastic Mac Park circuit down at ‘The Mount’, with almost 100 entries received for the weekend’s action!

Practise started today (Friday), with practise and qualifying kicking off Saturday morning, before the racing gets underway – for classic and modern bikes, solo and sidecar!

So, if you have not a thing to do this weekend, and you were looking to head out for a ride or a trip – then this might well be the choice you were looking for! Great action, great viewing, great food, and always a great atmosphere at the Mac Park venue!

Spectators $10 per day entry

Catering Yes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Saturday night tea in Clubrooms

Bar Yes , Saturday and Sunday

Camping yes $15 per person per night Under 15 free

What more do you need!

PROGRAMME

Friday 7th May; Non-compulsory practice.

Saturday 8th May; Practice and Qualifying from 9.00am with racing to commence after qualifying.

Sunday 9th May – From 9.00am, Limited practice with racing to follow.

CLASSES OF COMPETITION

Races will be structured into events for Historic solo, Historic Sidecars and Modern bikes.

Age Brackets for the Seniors Meeting are as follows: 45-54, 55-64, 65 & over

PLUS, ALSO ON OFFER THERE IS;

Sidecar Scratch Race: Open to any motorcycle with sidecar of any period

Sidecar Handicap Race: Open to any motorcycle with sidecar of any period.

PLUS, FEATURE RACES, with the Club will conducting the following feature races:

The 100 Plus Cup: Combined age of rider & machine must be 100 years or greater

The 85 Plus Cup: Combined age of rider & machine must be 85 years or greater

The 70 Plus Cup: Combined age of rider & machine must be 70 years or greater

The 45 Plus Cup: Combined age of rider & machine must be 45 years or greater

Combined Sidecar Cup: Open to any motorcycle with sidecar of any period

PLEASE NOTE; This is a COVID-Safe Event and all COVID Protocols will be in place and must be adhered to by all personnel on-site.

  • All Riders and Teams are reminded that the current COVID-19 environment changes quickly and all should understand that changes and adjustment may occur planning which are outside of Mount Gambier Motor Cycle Clubs control.
  • Please cooperate with all new regulations and adhere to requests from Officials and Covid Safe Marshalls. Any breach of the COVID-Safe restrictions may result in a sporting penalty and/or fines and penalties by government law enforcement.
  • A condition of entry into the circuit will require ALL personnel to register their contact details either by the QR Code at the track or by signing upon entry.
  • Competitors/entrants are fully responsible for the management of personnel in their pit area under the COVID-Safe Plan. Any breach of the COVID-Safe restrictions may result in a sporting penalty and/or fines and penalties by government law enforcement.
  • All competitors, entrants, and personnel are strongly encouraged to download the SA GOV App

 

AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN OFF ROAD RIDE, ALSO ON THIS WEEKEND

RIDE DAYS

TEA TREE GULLY – The TTG MCC are running a Ride Day on Sunday, at the Tea Tree Gully MX Track – Para Valley Drive, Tea Tree Gully, so contact the club for all the details – and get out and have a low key non-competitive ride – and the whole family as well!

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA RIDE DAYS

WHYALLA – The Whyalla MCC are running a RPA day tomorrow, Saturday, at their MX venue, on Lincoln Highway from 9.00am, and as it is a RPA day – no licence needed, so contact the club for all the details – and get out and have a low key non-competitive ride – and the whole family as well!

KEITH – The Keith & Districts MCC are running a RPA day Sunday, at Andy Caldecott Park, Charles Well Road, Keith, from 9.00am, and as it is a RPA day – no licence needed, so contact the club for all the details – and get out and have a low key non-competitive ride – and the whole family as well!

RENMARK – The Riverland JMC are running a RPA day Sunday, at Riverland MX Track – 19695 Sturt Highway , Renmark, from 9.00am, and as it is a RPA day – no licence needed, so contact the club for all the details – and get out and have a low key non-competitive ride – and the whole family as well!

All of the Club contacts are listed in the Club Directory here on the MSA website; www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/clubs/club-directory

DALLAS SKEER @ ROUND 2 OF THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

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DALLAS SKEER @ ROUND 2 OF THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

The Kenny Blake Foundation scholarship recipient gives a rundown on his exploits at round 2 of the 2021 Australian Supersport Championship, read on ….

The pace continued over last weekend at Wakefield Park for the Australian Superbike Championship in Goulbourn NSW for round 2. Cold morning temps didn’t stop me from reaching new PB’s and coming away with some good results and showing what our small team is capable of.

Coming into winter means the mornings are quite chilly and Wakefield Park isn’t known for having the best surface. After testing there 2 weeks prior to the round we knew where we stood and what needed to be done and Friday practise went a little slower then I wanted. Being off the pace a little bit we were still able to put in some decent times to finish 5th fastest for the day after making some small changes to the bike.

Saturday saw two 25 min qualifying’s where we had to run the same set of tyres over both sessions due to tyre restrictions. The first session didn’t go to plan as while on lap 2 running off track and into the gravel trap not quite making it out and dropping it. Luckily there was no damage and I was able to pick the bike up and get back to the pits. A quick check over with the team and back out to try and set a lap with fresh tyres still on. Even though the track was cold that morning the Pirelli tyres hooked up well but the slight get off at the start hindered me all session and I was able to put in a 59sec.771, 5th fastest after 12 laps 1.2secs behind 1st place. The second session wasn’t any better as I did the same lap time but also on the same tyres. Even though the track temperature was warmer later in the day this track requires new rubber to get the full amount of grip to put in solid lap. It was good to throw down multiple 59sec lap times and show some good consistency on worn tyres, similar to what they would be like in the final laps of racing. . So starting from the middle of the second row in 5th gave me a good choice to if I go on the inside or outside into turn 1 off the start.

We arrived Sunday to a very foggy and wet track and did not do the 5 minute warm up a it wouldn’t have been worth anything as the track had only just dried up. So we looked to make up a position in the 16 lap races.

Race 1 was an eventful race after holding 5th off the line but getting dropped back to 6th into turn 2. After taking back 5th place I started to close down to 4th who had a few seconds gap. The there was a crash and the race got stopped and was to be reduced to 6 laps. I struggled to get into a comfortable rhythm and was in a group of 4 riders battling for fourth place for the 6 laps. Made a small mistake coming onto the straight on lap 3 and dropped to 6th place and didn’t have time to make a move back until getting ran wide on the last corner getting pushed back to 7th. I was able to catch up slightly with 2 laps to go but didn’t have time to line up a pass. Then the rider in front of me made a pass to take 5th place and making the other guy run wide and crash out, giving me 6th. Even though I would have liked to finish a little higher up I was happy to get back to my PB pace and move up one place to 6th in the championship after that race.

Race 2 went a little better for myself after getting slowed up by the riders in front at turn 1 and losing my run up the back straight of the track instantly dropping a second behind. Siting in 5th I had a few riders behind me that I was able to pull away from comfortably while doing consistent PB lap times of 59sec.443. By lap 13 out of 16 I was able to reel in the 3 second gap to 4th place but just didn’t quite have enough laps to line up a pass. A last ditch attempt at turn 1 on the final lap saw me coming in to fast running wide losing half a second and had to settle for a close 5th. This race was good for myself even though I was by myself for most of it as my lap times only varied by half a second over the 16 laps which is what got me closer to getting 4th.

The weekend was a good weekend even though I would have liked to come away 4th overall as the battle for 4th is nearly if not more competitive as the race win at the moment in my class. I was able to move from 7th to 5th in the championship after this round only one point off 4th. Every track we go to I’m able to beat my old PB and be on the old lap record pace. The front runners are doing ridiculously fast lap times that are way faster than the previous lap record. We aren’t quite there yet but getting closer, and with a 4 month break we hope to have the speed to fight for the podium!

Can’t thank Dad, Jase, Glen Richards enough for putting in the work at the track and home and all the great sponsors below that got me to where I am today.

Penrite Oils

Barry Francis Motorcycles

Trident tyre centre

Nolan Helmets Australia

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Nitron Suspension Systems

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Baker Group

JC Performance

Fly’s Moving Colour

Neville Lush Racing

TMA Racing

Pirelli

SpeedAngle

MSA

SA Plasterboard

Superbike Accessories

Mick Harrison Signs

Stef’s Transport

MB Automotive

Gino’s Pizza and Pasta bar

Australian Technical Rubber

The Ken Blake Festival of Motorcycling

Dekker Motor Body Builder

K&S Fuels

The Grinning Dingo

South East Welding Services

Sew Unique

Tim English

Bannister & Son

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Unitech

Alexandria Council

DECLAN CARBERRY RIPS THE BITUMEN TO SET A NEW RECORD FOR THE EASTER CUP AT MOUNT GAMBIER!

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, State Championship

DECLAN CARBERRY RIPS THE BITUMEN TO SET NEW RECORDS FOR THE EASTER CUP AT MOUNT GAMBIER!

Round 2 of the 2021 SA Championship, which also featured The Easter Cup

here is the race report from Declan Carberry, who set the track alight at Mount Gambier over Easter to become the youngest rider to have his name etched on The Easter Cup trophy. At 16 years of age, our 2018 MSA Rising Star is having a brilliant start to 2021, and a perfect 5 from 5 was the culmination of  the hard work he has put into his racing so far!

Here’s what he had to say about the weekend at Mac Park, where the Mount Gambier Club once again ran yet another high quality meeting, with some great racing as the SA Road Race Championship battles hot up!

Here’s what DJ220 had to say;

What an amazing weekend. 

Friday was practice I ran the same Tyers I used for the whole 3 hour they had 70+ laps before I started the weekend. Dad changed the set up a little on the bike at home that week. Friday was the day to get used to the bike and changes made.

Everything was working well with the setup.

SATURDAY

Qualifying and race 1

In the first qualifying I went out to scrub in a new front and a 6 lap old rear tyre. I managed to set a lap of 1.11.3. This put me 1st for the 600cc’s and 1st for The Easter Cup. This made me the quickest bike for the first qualifying of all classes.

In qualifying 2 of Superbikes  Jamie Banks did a 1.11.2 on his GSX-R1000 and another rider did 1.11.2 so this placed me 3rd for The Easter Cup.

I then went out for my 2nd qualifying  to do 4 to 5 laps and see if I couldn’t do a quicker time than them. I pushed as hard as I could and did an 1.10.9 on my 4th lap. This was a new PB for me and it put me back on pole for The Easter Cup.

Race 1 was a 6 lap race. I got a ok start and got thought turn 1 in 1st position, then pushed for 4 laps till I got a big enough lead that I could maintain my gap to 2nd place. I took the chequered flag to take my first 600cc Supersport win.

SUNDAY

Races 2, 3 & 4 PLUS, The Easter Cup.

Races 2, 3 and 4 had great starts and tried to do the same as race 1 coming away with 3 more wins.

This giving me 4 from 4 wins in the 600cc Supersport.

By the time The Easter Cup race came around, I was getting nervous about it as I was the youngest person to put it on pole.

The 2nd quickest 600cc was in 12th.

On the start I was nervous as I had Jamie Banks next to me. The lights went out and him and I both had a great start.  Jamie just had  more legs to get in to turn 1 quicker Jamie had the inside line, I was right on him for the first 2 laps.

Turn 1 lap 3 I put it up the inside of Jamie and I didn’t believe I was in 1st. For the next 12 laps I pushed like crazy.

Jamie pushed me so hard I stayed in 1st but he kept the gap small.  The biggest it got was 3 seconds when we got caught up  in lapped traffic.

I came across the line and couldn’t believe I was now the youngest winner, and a 600cc, to have won The Easter Cup.

An awesome weekend where I was lucky enough to have won 5 from 5 races!

Thanks for your support.

#DJ220

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