SA Women in Motorcycling

SART ROUND 1 HEADLINES ANOTHER BIG WEEKEND OF ACTION!

April 30, 2021 Filed Under: Coaches, Motocross, News, Reliability, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, Trials

SART ROUND 1 HEADLINES ANOTHER BIG WEEKEND OF ACTION!

This weekend, tomorrow in fact, sees the 7 round South Australian Reliability Trials Championship kick into gear with the traditional ‘season opener’, the Gawler MCC’s Philip Haydon Reliability Trial, taking place out from the Marrabel Rodeo Grounds, with the first bike due to leave at 1.01pm, for a 2 lap, 6 hour-ish journey around the region, and with the final timed section to take place at the Rodeo Grounds, there will be action a-plenty without having to leave Main Control!

Round 1 sees 135 entries received, which coming out of the COVID year of 2020 is a great recovery, with the 22 sidecar entries leading the field away. And it’s a high quality field as well for the Series opener, led by Adam Wright, Damien Jenke and the evergreen, Rowan Pumpa in the outright solo battle to join the Philip Haydon honour roll!

The sidecars are also high quality, with multiple 24 Hour Trial winners, Max & Sam Hutchesson, Mark Launer & Tyson Rohrlach, Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller (with Adrian Rohrlach) and Hector Evans (with Shaun Buckley) leading the way!

The event is being fully catered by an amazing team led by Janet Hazel, who is doing it as an awesome fundraiser for the Kapunda High School Foundation, which helps disadvantaged students, so get behind it and grab some great food for a great cause!

Live timing will also be available at this event, head to www.sartchampionship.com, and also grab an event program at Main Control to get the riders list and directions to the spectator areas!

And here is the official welcome from Aaron Seifert, the president of the Gawler Motorcycle Club;

On behalf of the Gawler Motorcycle Club, I would like to welcome everyone to the 43rd running of the Phillip Haydon Reliability trial. After 42 consecutive years of our trial, last year’s event had to be cancelled due to some crazy virus getting in the way. We have picked up from last year’s event by running out of the Marrabel Rodeo Grounds.

We are now living in a new normal so please log into our QR codes, observe COVID safe practice where possible and follow our spectator guidelines.

The SA Reliability Trials Championship series would not be possible without generous landowners allowing us the ride their paddocks. We would like to thank Peter Dorrington, Greg Hampel, Nathen Rowett, Colin Menadue, Brendon Teague, Mark, Tim and Tony Prior, Ian Williams, Harvey and Sheryl Murray, Jim McInerney, James Huppatz, Peter Shulz and Mark Newmaan, who are our generous landowners. Also, thanks to Nathen Rowett and Luke Shulz for their involvement in the stage at the rodeo grounds which will be a high light for the spectators come the final stage at night.

A special thank you to Janet Hazel and her crew in the canteen, 100% of the takings are going to the Kapunda High School Foundation helping disadvantaged students. We have three spectator viewing areas this year, two of which are out on course and the final is at the rodeo grounds. We ask that everybody respects the wishes of the landowners by only leaving footprints and take all rubbish with you. Please use gates as entry to the properties and DO NOT RETURN TO RIDE.

Our event would not be possible without our huge team of volunteers. So as a rider if you see someone working hard to make things happen for the event go up and thank them, it might just bring you some good luck. A HUGE THANK YOU goes to all involved in making this event a possibility.

The Clare & Gilbert Valley have generously allowed us to run an event with the use of their dirt roads so please respect all road rules and speed signs. We need to thank First Care for keeping us safe and ACRM for their ongoing support with event communications.

Have a safe and enjoyable ride and here is hoping you can make it to the finish line. After the event stay around and enjoy the warmth of the fire whilst enjoying our fine food and refreshments.

Cheers, Anton Seifert

Club President

ALSO ON THIS WEEKEND;

ROUND 1, SOUTH COAST MXC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Hot on the heels of round 1 of the 2021 Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Store, this Sunday sees round 1 of the South Coast Club Championship happening at their Monarto venue.

Entries are still open through Ridernet, with camping onsite available on the Saturday night for the early Sunday start. Full canteen and bar will be in action all day – check out the Club’s socials for all the details, or shoot them a message and get around it.

The South Coast Club would like to thank the following members for their efforts in getting the event ready;

“Huge thank you to those who come out today to help get the track and facilities ready for Round 1 in 2 weeks.

Thanks to Robyn Kitchen, David Kitchen, Koby Kitchen, Matty Pfeiler, Scott Chapman, Dale Chadbourne, Simon John and Craig Bahnisch. Also thanks to the kids for helping around the track, with cleaning and weeding.

Thanks to Jeremy Bennett for prepping the start gates last weekend. Also Reece McArdle for grading the track during the week.”

AJS MTC COME & TRY PRACTISE DAY

For those wanting to give Trial a go, head down to Tungkillo this Sunday as the AJS crew will be holding a Ppractise day and a Come & Try Day, sign on from 9.00am for a 10.00am start. The event will be sign posted from the corner of Brinkworth Road and Hoads Fire Track, Tungkillo.

Event will be on Ridernet from today for licenced riders to enter, so shoot the AJS Club a message to register your interest.

Newcomers welcome – just bring your helmet, gloves and boots – registration can be done on the day.

INTRODUCING THE; VETERAN MOTORCYCLE COMPETITORS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

April 28, 2021 Filed Under: All disciplines, News, SA Women in Motorcycling

Veteran Motorcycle Competitors Association of South Australia.

Message to ALL competitive motorcycle disciplines.

A more than friendly welcome to both male and female present and former competitors is extended to join our group. We meet for a pleasant sociable luncheon at the Morphett Arms Hotel every month from 11.30am to 1.30pm on the 1^st Tuesday with the exception of November (Melbourne Cup Day).

To join, applicants for Membership shall have been the holder of an approved Motorcycling Australia (formerly ACCA) ACU, or an FIM International License at least 25 years prior to the 31^st December of the preceding year of application for Membership.

Besides our monthly luncheon get together we convene our Annual General Meeting at the beginning of May and organize our end of year Annual Dinner Meeting around late October early November.

Our meagre once only joining fee of $5.00 plus an annual Membership payment of $5.00 will entitle you to our quarterly comprehensive News Letter.

For additional information contact can be made to either

Nip Kuerschner (Secretary) on 0418 854 565 nipper.nipper33@gmail.com or

Barrie Stroud (President) 0408 774 707 barriestroud@gmail.com

THE SAMX SERIES SET TO LAUNCH, WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF SUPPORT, WITH OVER $30,000 INVESTED INTO THE SERIES.

April 23, 2021 Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship

THE SAMX SERIES SET TO LAUNCH, WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF SUPPORT, WITH OVER $30,000 INVESTED INTO THE SERIES.

EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS showed their ongoing commitment to the series, securing the Series Naming Rights sponsorship in a lucrative 2 year deal which will see the business investing over $16K in this period – well surpassing their previous support of the series after a long negotiation.

And, the MSA and SAMX Teams are excited to announce a second major partnership for the 2021 Eagles Trailers, Campers and Caravans series, welcoming AMX Superstores as the Presented By partner, with AMX one of Australia’s largest motorcycle accessory retailers. We thank AMX STORE signing on for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. AMX STORE support is totalling $14K including round by round helmet and tyre giveaways, participation prizes, track side sales and much more.

A focus going forward is to continue to establish and build on the strong alignment between our sponsors and the sport, and BUTLERS MECHANICAL SERVICES and TITANIUM SECURITY AUSTRALIA are undoubtedly the greatest example of this.

BUTLERS MECHANICAL SERVICES continue to raise the bar and their increased pledge into the series in 2021 secured the Naming rights for the Woman’s Class with TITANIUM SECURITY AUSTRALIA supporting the Junior Girls Classes. Titanium Security Australia are a financial supporter as well as providing various communication solutions for our officials and medical at all the events.

GBF CLOTHING is new sponsor of the series and also support local SA Riders. GBF have financially invested in the series as well as committing to 15 Seniors Clothes Packs and 5 Junior GBF Good Sport Clothes packs, valued at over $1500. Look out for their clothing display at each round of the SAMX Championship!!!

BANKS RACE DEVELOPMENT has also jumped on in support of SAMX Series and will be supporting riders with Coaching, Engine and Suspension servicing and performance modifications.

KESSNERS MOTORCYCLES and COAST POWERSPORTS continue their long association with motorsport in general and continue to provide the industry over 70 years of experience between the two outlets north and south of Adelaide.

“This is an incredible result and testament to the commitment of our Sponsoring Partners going forward. The heavy financial investment and 2 year commitment from EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS and AMX Stores in particularly provides the series genuine stability and the extraordinary investment has generated some serious momentum into the 2021 season ”

Motocross SA Sports Manager

Clint Gow-Smith

TROY Series SA 2021 KICKS UP THE DUST AT VICTOR

April 20, 2021 Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

TROY Series SA 2021 KICKS UP THE DUST AT VICTOR

Trials SA’s TROY Series SA 2021 kicked off last weekend at Victor Harbor with 44 riders, including 6 newbies, taking up the challenge amongst the yakka bushes and up and around the waterfall.

Run by the AJS MTC, this, now, traditional season starter saw our Australian representative Connor Hogan show his world class by streeting the field to set the lowest score of the day on the hardest line, Trial 1, with Haydon Barwick celebrating his ‘first’ ride as a senior resulting with a win in the Trial 2 Class, leading home Alex Cowan and Grant Stephen.

Trial 3 was a battle of youth verses experience, with experience getting the better on the day, Aaron Long, Brenton Hogan and Stephen Rees keeping Dan Fraser and the Yiatrou siblings, Lillie & Alex at bay.

With Trial allowing juniors to compete in senior competition (only 1 bike in a section at a time), Trial 4 saw juniors Hayden Eardley and Carl Henschke finish either side of Josh Fraser (1st year out of juniors) for a very young podium. Special mention here also to juniors Charlotte Cowan and Hayley Stephen for taking on the challenge of the blue line, with this being Hayley’s first ride in the senior classes.

In the 2 junior classes, there was some new blood showing their wares, with Kody & Bailey Irrgang and Brett Schiller mixing it with the established stars of the future! Kody was 2nd to Australian Champion Harry Petersen in Junior A, while Bailey led home Cameron Stephen and Chelsea Long in Junior B.

In Trial 5, formally known as the Clubman Class, the ‘old stagers’ in Chris Schultz, Kieran Hill and Martin Whitaker took up from where they left off last year in leading home Jasmine Tarrant and Matt Petersen.

Said AJS Club President, Kieran Hill about the weekend, “Big thanks to all officials & section setters at Sundays Frank Tuck Trial, the first round of this years TROY Series, very happy with the event & weekend as a whole, 44 riders had a great time riding a good mix of sections, with perfect weather there was a great atmosphere around Vics awesome camp fire. Well done team!”

The Frank Tuck Trial 2021 results;

TROY Series SA 2021 – points after round 1;

Trials SA Star Awards – after event 1;

The Series now moves onto round 2, the 48th running of the Keyneton MCC’s Mountain Man Trial on June 20th, to be held in, or near the Barossa Valley – the exact venue will be released when entries open in May.

Before then though, the Keyneton MCC will be running the Rockhopping SA 2021 SA Women’s Cup & Diener/Holmes Sidecar trophy on May 16th (entries are OPEN), and the AJS MTC will be running their iconic Peter Sparkes Trophy event on June 6th at Tungkillo – so 2 great events to keep your feet up, before TROY resumes in mid June!

SIDEWINDERS FINISH SEASON 2020/21 WITH ANOTHER GREAT MEETING – AND THEIR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS!

April 19, 2021 Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway

SIDEWINDERS FINISH SEASON 2020/21 WITH ANOTHER GREAT MEETING – AND THEIR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS!

Last Friday night, the 16^th of April, the sun set on season 2020/21 for the Sidewinders season of skids! After the racing had finished the Club had their yearly presentations – and here is the rundown!

Apologies for no photo (as yet) of the very deserving Life Membership bestowed on Meredith Sterry for her many years of tireless work – a huge congratulations from Motorcycling SA to Meredith!

What a great night’s racing to finish off our season last night. A full house of competitors and spectators made for an awesome night, with the best racing you’ll see from all classes.

Congratulations to Ashley Jansen-Batchelor on winning the event, Harry Sadler 2nd, Victoria’s Riley Plum 3rd and from NSW, Oli Bergic in 4th place.

A big thanks to Merv Edwards for Sponsoring the night under the banner of Speak’n of Spokes.

The Presentation for Season 2020/21 was held after the event and we congratulate all winners and competitors for the season.

The 2020/21 Award recipients are;

Sidewinders Life Membership; Meredith Sterry

Club Person of the Year award; Brian Tickle

Highest Average; Ashley Jansen-Batchelor

Best & Fairest; Ashley Jansen-Batchelor

Highest A Grade Points Scorer; Ashley Jansen-Batchelor

Fastest Solo; Ashley Jansen-Batchelor

Highest First Year Rider Point Score; Allegra Laanekorb

Most Improved Rider Award; Allegra Laanekorb

Highest B Grade Point Score; Travis Clarke

Best Presented Award; Kobi Canning

Novice Solo Encouragement Award; Darcey Timmis

50cc Rider of the Year; Darcy Bennett.

Peewee Rider of the Year; Riley Stout

Sponsored by the Silvy Family and awarded to the peewee rider who has competed at the most meetings throughout the season.

We would like to thank all who have supported our Club this season in any way, our Volunteers, Officials, St John for always being on hand should they be required, and of course, our great spectators.

Special thanks last night to the Bergic family who assisted in setting up for the meeting, Julian Timmis & Anthea Fisher who spent the night on the infield doing our Flag Marshalling. Anthea has flagged for every meeting this season and we cannot thank her enough.

Biggest thanks to Vicki, Carol, Brian & Rick for their legendary work in the Canteen each meeting, they are amazing.

Many thanks go to all those from Port Adelaide Camera Club who come down to the track to capture the action. You are all wonderful! And especially Joylene Lee-archer for the great photos included here!

Now it’s time to have a bit of a break until the season resumes. The race dates for 2021/2022 will be posted on our Facebook page in the next week or so.

TEAM SA – RIPPING IT UP AT ROUNDS 1 & 2 OF THE 2021 AORC!

April 19, 2021 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAORC

TEAM SA – RIPPING IT UP AT ROUNDS 1 & 2 OF THE 2021 AORC!

A large team from South Australia headed over the border for last weekend’s opening 2 rounds of the 2021 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore, at Golden Beach, Victoria, which saw Australia’s best senior and junior talent on display for the season starters.

14 South Australia’s fronted the starter, made up of 4 junior and 10 senior riders, including expat Will Price, who now resides in Victoria.

To say that Team SA left their mark on the sandy and dry and dusty conditions would be a slight understatement, as after the dust had settled, Oliie Gear (J2) and Peter Rudd (EM – Masters) are leading the Australian Championship chase – a huge well done to them both, and we look forward to following their progress as the Championship unfolds!

Also in the chase for AORC honours with top 10 finishes are;
Rowan Pumpa, 4th overall in Vets – Veterans
Will Price, 5th overall in E1
Alex Krieg, 6th overall in EJ
Chloe Barton, 6th in EW – Women
Max Midwinter, 7th in J4 Cooper Shiedow, 8th in E2
Luke Bunnik, 9th in E3

Davey Gear was also well in the mix in the J3 Class, until crashing out of 3rd place on day 1 put him out for the rest of the weekend! Look out at the next round though!

Full results;

The Team SA comraderie was also out in full force, with a great support team looking after all of the riders over the weekend, in the pits and cheering them on to the great results gained!

Some of the riders are now looking towards round 1 of the 2021 SA Motocross Championships this coming weekend at Gillman, while some will be looking to round 1 of the 2021 Tri-Series on May 9th at Eden Valley, the Rounds 1 & 2 of the 2021 South Australian Off Road Championship on June 5th & 6th at Coonalpyn, before heading to Kyogle in NSW over the weekend of July 17 & 18 for rounds 3 and 4 of the 2021 Australian Off Road Championship.