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NEWS – 2022 AUSTRALIAN SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway

GOOD FRIDAY;

Easter Good Friday Meet and Greet Riders / Passengers at the Blumberg Hotel Birdwood from 11.00am.

Free Bus from Gillman Speedway Leaves 10.00am, returns approx. 3.00pm.

Full Hotel Menu for Lunch.

Buy one and get one FREE ticket into the National Motor Museum, which is well worth a look.

To book seats for Bus, contact Ivan Golding, ivangold@bigpond.com or 0417 138 378 by Tuesday 12th April 5.00pm.

       

 

NIGHT 1: SATURDAY NIGHT IS QUALIFICATION NIGHT.

Practice 5.00pm,

Racing from 7.00pm

 

16 teams vying for the last 8 spots over 20 heats of fierce racing

Stephen Saunders / Duanne Dennis.

Rick Stephens / Nick O’Brien.

Jack Summerling / Martin Wilde.

Jake Treloar / Eli Wright.

Paul Hemsworth / Adam Botham.

Max Howse / Riley Commons.

Shane Rudloff / Scott Morris.

Mark Mitchell / Tony Carter.

Damien Niesche / Aryton Canning.

Trent Headland / Darryl Whetstone.

Kym Menadue / Shane Dolan.

David Bottrell / Darcy Risstrom.

Stuart Firth / Timothy Green.

Byren Gates / Eli Bock.

Brian Silvy / Damian Egan.

Christopher Walker / April Cottrell.

 

1st Reserve           Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low.

2nd Reserve          Wayne Lethbridge / Grantley Simounds.

3rd Reserve           Devon Gates / Megan Cane

 

NIGHT 2: SUNDAY NIGHT IS CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT

Gates open 3.00pm,

Rider introduction 6.40pm

AND THE ACTION STARTS AT 7.00PM

 

These seeded riders & passengers will be joined by top 8 point scorers from Saturday night’s qualifying

Mark Plaisted / Ben Pitt                                       Current Australia & SA #1

Warren Monson / Andrew Summerhayes   Current Australia #2 & Victoria #1

Mick Headland / Brenton Kerr                             Former World & Australian Champion

Darrin Treloar / Blake Cox.                        Former World & Australian Champion

Brodie Cohen / Jesse Headland.                          Queensland Champion

Brandon Warke / Mitchell Danks-Firth.     Queensland #2

Shane Hudson / Adam Constable.             New South Wales #2

Kane Golding / Isaac Amos.                       Current SA #2

 

A great way to spend the Easter Long Weekend, great food, hot and cold drinks, souvenirs, raffles and 16 of the BEST sidecar teams racing for the crown.

Full canteen, ice-cream van, potato van, bar and merch booth open both days – from 2pm Saturday, and 3pm Sunday.

 

Admission prices

Sat $25 adult, $20 concession, under 16 free

Sun $30 adult, $25 concession, under 16 free.

Programs $5

 

Plus supported on both nights by :

Sunday 17th;        Australian Speedway Junior 250cc Sidecar Championship

Saturday 16th;      The O’Brien Cup for Junior 250cc Sidecar

 

Field for 2022 Australian Speedway U16 250cc Sidecar Championship

Brady Tickle / Isaac Mitchell.

Adam Niesche / Koby Canning.

Kayden Gates / Harley Acker;ley.

Nate Headland / Sam Horton.

Lachlan Coppen / Hayden Kuchel.

Chloe Ackerley / Eve Whitworth.

Cooper Seaton / TBA.

Amelia Silvy / Tayla Lucas.

Seth Puddy / Hannah Silvy.

 

Reserve Remy O’Donnell / TBA

 

Same Field for O’Brien Cup Saturday Night.

 

If you cannot make it to the track for just $27.50 you can watch the live stream of all the action with https://speedwayaustralia.tv/ or order 2 night DVD from Gillman Speedway Souvenir shop

 

And if you’re looking for some great merch to remember the weekend – check this out;

NEWS – 2022 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES OPEN NOW!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, State Championship

The official Championship poster for the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2022 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores – has now been released – and with entries for MRA’s Club Series Round 1 topping 200, South Coast and Port Pirie going over 100 signatures for Come & Try and Ride Days, as well as good numbers riding the 2022 EP Series – and an expected 200+ at Pirie at Easter – this year’s Championship is shaping up to be one for the ages – so get those entries in!

For the 2nd year running, Motorcycling SA and the SAMX Committee is proud to announce that Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans are on board as the major partner, and will be joined in the naming of the event by AMX Superstores, and again, for the second straight year.

Also exciting is the Girls & Women’s Classes once again enjoying the support of Titanium Security Australia (juniors) and Butler’s Mechanical Services (senior), and we thanks them for their continued support of the girls and women in motocross – and if the Women’s Ride Days at South Coast and MRA are anything to go by, there may well be record numbers across the three (3) classes in 2022 – which would be awesome!

Also signing on to be great supporters of the 2022 Championship are GBF Clothing, Coast Powersports, Banks Race Development and Prestige Paving and Landscaping, and we do ask all riders to thank them for their continued support of this great Championship.

 

A full range of seven (7) senior and nine (9) junior Championship classes will be on offer, along with the 50cc 4-U9 Non Comp Class for the newbies to the sport, making for 17 classes of competition over the 2 days of racing at each of the 4 rounds of the 2022 Championship.

JUNIOR CLASSES

  • 50cc Auto Non-Comp
  • 50cc Auto 7-U9 Years
  • 65cc 7-9 Years
  • 65cc 10-U12 Years
  • 85cc 2str/150cc 4str S/W 9-U12 Years
  • 85cc 2str/150cc 4str STD & B/Wheel 12-U16 Years
  • Girls 85cc 2str/150cc 4str 11-U16 Years
  • Girls 125cc 2str/250cc 4str 13-U16 Years
  • 100-125cc 2str 13-U16 Years
  • 122-150cc 2str/200-250cc 4str 13-U16 Years

 

SENIOR CLASSES

  • PRO MX 1
  • PRO MX 2
  • Expert All-Powers
  • Clubman All-Powers
  • Veterans 35-44 Years
  • Veterans 45+
  • Women All Powers

 

**Check the Championship sup regs for required entries to constitute a Championship class – and minimum entries must ALSO be attained at least 3 of the 4 rounds for the class to be an official Championship, and riders must START at least 3 of 4 rounds to be eligible for Championship awards:

 

THE 2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

2022 is certainly looking to be a huge year with numbers on the up across all events, and disciplines, so far, with most clubs seeing more and more new riders, as well as some returning after a few years – seems coming out of COVID lockdowns everyone is keen to throw a leg over and have a ride – which is awesome for the 2022 Championship!

What is also exciting is the number of young riders who are coming out of juniors and will be looking to challenge the established senior riders, and word is that there are a few senior riders already looking over their shoulders at the coming talent – Sunday’s racing could be top notch in 2022 for sure!

In the juniors, there are more than a few names across most classes that are being spoken of as possible podium place-getters in 2022, with round 1 certainly offering up more questions and unknowns than answers if pre-season ride days are anything to go by.

With that said, the 4 clubs that will be hosting the rounds in 2022 are certainly going to be in for some great action at their venues, and they are venues that are going to offer something different for each round, with the 4 rounds of the 2022 Championship being;

Round Date Club Address
1 April 23 & 24 Motocross Riders Association 65 Wilkins Rd, Gillman
2 May 21 & 22 Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club 19695 Sturt Hwy, Old Calperum SA 5341
3 July 16 & 17 Port Pirie Motorcycle Club Port Broughton Road, Port Pirie SA 5540
4 August 27 & 28 Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club Andy Caldecott Park, Charles Well Rd, Keith

     

ENTRIES OPEN FOR EACH ROUND;

Entries for each round will open, with all entries to be through Ridernet – as per the sup regs, which are now up on the MSA website for all to view – and there are some changes for 2022, especially in regards cross entering and finalising of results, so best have a read beforehand.

Once entered, a copy of the sup regs, plus the self-scrutineering form will be emailed to everyone as well.

ROUND VENUE ENTRIES OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE LATE ENTRIES CLOSE
1 GILLMAN WED 30TH MARCH MONDAY 18TH APRIL WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL
2 Riverland Friday 22nd April Monday 16th May Wednesday 198h May
3 Port Pirie Friday 17th June Monday 11th July Wednesday 13th July
4 Keith Friday 29th July Monday 22nd August Wednesday 24th August

     

CAMPING

Camping facilities will be at the discretion of the host club – competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for event specific camping arrangements.

CATERING

Canteen and any special catering (eg; Saturday night dinners) will be at the discretion of the host club – competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for event specific camping arrangements.

VENUE ENTRY

Entry to the venues for the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2022 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores, will be at the discretion of the host club. Competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for times and locations for venue entry.

 

 

EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS 2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES – ROUND 1 ENTRIES OPEN 6.00AM WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH – THAT’S TOMORROW MORNING FOLKS!!

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship

EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS 2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES – ROUND 1 ENTRIES OPEN 6.00AM WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH – THAT’S TOMORROW MORNING FOLKS!!

Entries open through Ridernet for round 1 of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2022 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores – tomorrow morning at 6.00am – with round 1 to be held at the Gillman Motocross Track, and will be hosted by the Motocross Riders Association.

For the 2nd year running, Motorcycling SA and the SAMX Committee is proud to announce that Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans are on board as the major partner, and will be joined in the naming of the event by AMX Superstores, and again, for the second straight year.

Also exciting is the Girls & Women’s Classes once again enjoying the support of Titanium Security Australia (juniors) and Butler’s Mechanical Services (senior), and we thanks them for their continued support of the girls and women in motocross  – and if the Women’s Ride Days at South Coast and MRA are anything to go by, there may well be record numbers across the three (3) classes in 2022 – which would be awesome!

A full range of seven (7) senior and nine (9) junior Championship classes will be on offer, along with the 50cc 4-U9 Non Comp Class for the newbies to the sport, making for 17 classes of competition over the 2 days of racing at each of the 4 rounds of the 2022 Championship.

THE 2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

2022 is certainly looking to be a huge year with numbers on the up across all events, and disciplines, so far, with most clubs seeing more and more new riders, as well as some returning after a few years – seems coming out of COVID lockdowns everyone is keen to throw a leg over and have a ride – which is awesome for the 2022 Championship!

What is also exciting is the number of young riders who are coming out of juniors and will be looking to challenge the established senior riders, and word is that there are a few senior riders already looking over their shoulders at the coming talent – Sunday’s racing could be top notch in 2022 for sure!

In the juniors, there are more than a few names across most classes that are being spoken of as possible podium place-getters in 2022, with round 1 certainly offering up more questions and unknowns than answers if pre-season ride days are anything to go by.

With that said, the 4 clubs that will be hosting the rounds in 2022 are certainly going to be in for some great action at their venues, and they are venues that are going to offer something different for each round, with the 4 rounds of the 2022 Championship being;

Round Date Club Address
1 April 23 & 24 Motocross Riders Association 65 Wilkins Rd, Gillman
2 May 21 & 22 Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club 19695 Sturt Hwy, Old Calperum SA 5341
3 July 16 & 17 Port Pirie Motorcycle Club Port Broughton Road, Port Pirie SA 5540
4 August 27 & 28 Keith & Districts Motorcycle Club Andy Caldecott Park, Charles Well Rd, Keith

It is exciting for this year’s Championship to be returning to Port Pirie for round 3, the first time in a few years the Championship has headed to Pirie, with the club doing many improvements to the venue in anticipation, and to all those who want to get some laps in beforehand, head up at Easter for their iconic Easter ‘King of the Gulf’ classic – with entries open as you read this!

Entries are also open for round 1 of the MRA Club Series that is being run this weekend – for all those who want to cut some laps of the round 1 venue – before round 1 – to see what MRA are going to have on offer!

2022 CLASSES

Here are the 2022 Classes being offered, along with the entry requirement for it to be an official Championship;

JUNIOR CLASSES

50cc Auto Non-Comp

50cc Auto 7-U9 Years                                                                      (Min 8 Entries)

65cc 7-9 Years                                                                                    (Min 8 entries)

65cc 10-U12 Years                                                                            (Min 8 entries)

85cc 2str/150cc 4str S/W 9-U12 Years                                      (Min 8 entries)

85cc 2str/150cc 4str STD & B/Wheel 12-U16 Years              (Min 8 entries)

Girls 85cc 2str/150cc 4str 11-U16 Years                                    (Min 6 entries)

Girls 125cc 2str/250cc 4str 13-U16 Years                                 (Min 6 entries)

100-125cc 2str 13-U16 Years                                                        (Min 8 entries)

122-150cc 2str/200-250cc 4str 13-U16 Years                          (Min 8 entries)

SENIOR CLASSES

PRO MX 1                                                                                           (Min 8 entries)

PRO MX 2                                                                                            (Min 8 Entries)

Expert All-Powers                                                                            (Min 8 Entries)

Clubman All-Powers                                                                       (Min 8 Entries)

Veterans 35-44 Years                                                                     (Min 8 entries)

Veterans 45+                                                                                     (Min 8 Entries)

Women All Powers                                                                         (Min 6 entries)

**Minimum entries must ALSO be attained at least 3 of the 4 rounds for the class to be an official Championship, and riders must START at least 3 of 4 rounds to be eligible for Championship awards:

ENTRIES OPEN FOR EACH ROUND;

Entries for each round will open, with all entries to be through Ridernet – as per the sup regs, which are now up on the MSA website for all to view – and there are some changes for 2022, especially in regards cross entering and finalising of results, so best have a read beforehand.

Once entered, a copy of the sup regs, plus the self-scrutineering form will be emailed to everyone as well.

ROUND VENUE ENTRIES OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE LATE ENTRIES CLOSE
1 Gillman Wed 30th March Monday 18th April Wednesday 20th April
2 Riverland Friday 22nd April Monday 16th May Wednesday 198h May
3 Port Pirie Friday 17th June Monday 11th July Wednesday 13th July
4 Keith Friday 29th July Monday 22nd August Wednesday 24th August

CAMPING

Camping facilities will be at the discretion of the host club – competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for event specific camping arrangements.

CATERING

Canteen and any special catering (eg; Saturday night dinners) will be at the discretion of the host club – competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for event specific camping arrangements.

VENUE ENTRY

Entry to the venues for the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2022 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores, will be at the discretion of the host club. Competitors should refer to the Final Instructions for times and locations for venue entry.

All pics courtesy of Eric McConnochie – with thanks

 

SA RIDERS GETTING IT DONE AT THE PAPERCLIP –  ROUND 2 OF ASBK 2022 IN QUEENSLAND!

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

SA RIDERS GETTING IT DONE AT THE PAPERCLIP –  ROUND 2 OF ASBK 2022 IN QUEENSLAND!

SA’s road race crew have backed up the great results from round 1, with more of the same at round 2 of ASBK 2022 – the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul at Queensland Raceway, over the ‘middle’ weekend of March!

9 South Aussies, plus a truck load of team members, family members and supporters, made the trek, down 1 rider from round 1 as Cooper Rowntree was forced to miss this round, but he has already said he will be back for round 3 at Wakefield Park over the weekend of April 22-24.

Word also has it that there will be yet another SA rider joining the party from round 3 as well – so 11 South Aussies in action in ASBK – simply brilliant!

And – as all, or most of our riders have social media pages, here are the ones that we know of so far, so check out their reports and thoughts on how their season has started!

Cam Rende https://www.facebook.com/Cam-Rende-80-103641782246962

Dan Falzon https://www.facebook.com/JonDanielsRacing

Arthur Sissis & Sam Pezzetta https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam

Olly Simpson https://www.facebook.com/ollysimpsonracing

Dallas Skeer https://www.facebook.com/DallasSkeerRacing

Ty Lynch https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing

Still very early in the Championship of course, but can’t help but be excited with 3 South Aussie riders sitting on Championship podiums so far, with Olly Simpson & Ty Lynch both on the Supersport podium, and, young Cam Rende sitting 2nd in Oceania Junior Cup (and getting his 2nd win of the year as well).

Shout out also to our 2021 MSA Rising Star, Sam Pezzetta, on getting his first National podium, with a brilliant 3rd in race 2 of the R3 Cup Series – super effort that in Australia’s version of ‘Moto3’ – with Sam, and fellow South Aussie, Mitch Simpson pushing each other along in the big group all fighting for the win!!

Round 2 results – and where they are all sitting in the Championship after round 2 of 8 rounds!

RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP
SUPERBIKES (after round 2 of 8)
Arthur Sissis 7th 4th 5th 6th
Dan Falzon 11th 11th 11th 8th
600 SUPERSPORT
Olly Simpson 4th 3rd 4th 2nd
Ty Lynch 5th 7th 6th 3rd
Dallas Skeer dnf dns 17th
300 SUPERSPORT
Sam Pezzetta 9th dnf 5th 10th 9th
Mitch Simpson 14th 9th 7th 9th 11th
Jordan Simpson dnf 11th dnf 16th 18th
Cooper Rowntree 23rd
OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP
Cameron Rende 2nd 1st dnf 6th 2nd
R3 CUP
Sam Pezzetta 6th 3rd 7th 5th 6th
Mitch Simpson 5th 6th 5th 4th 7th
Cooper Rowntree 20th
Jordan Simpson 13th 10th dnf 14th 16th

Huge congrats also to Georgia & Dan Falzon – not only did Dan ride in Queensland on Friday and Sunday – but they also got married here in SA on Saturday, which in itself was a huge logistical effort – well done to you both and congratulations ( 📸 – 783 Media)

2022 AUSTRALIAN HISTORIC ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO MAC PARK, MOUNT GAMBIER – APRIL 1-3!

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

2022 AUSTRALIAN HISTORIC ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO MAC PARK, MOUNT GAMBIER

For those not inclined to hang around Wingfield to watch the 2022 Australian 125cc Speedway Championships over the weekend of April 1-3 MAY want to throw the swag in the car and head South – as SA is certainly being spoilt for Australian Championship action in April 2022 – as the 2022 Australian Historic Championships for Road Race will be a happening thing at the iconic Mac Park Raceway at Mount Gambier!

Over 200 riders with over 300 historic machines will compete in categories from Period 2 – Period 6, including Isle of Man star Cameron Donald, and, McNamara Park Raceway is ideally suited to historic machines, with 12 technically demanding corners in it’s 2.4km length. The track has recently been resurfaced and widened, and there are a large number of excellent viewing spots.

Here’s all the need to know!

McNamara Park Raceway, 174 McNamara Park Road Compton SA 5291.

Thursday March 31st – optional practice day

Friday 1st April – practice and qualifying

Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd April – racing

ENTRY 

$10.00 on Friday

$20.00 on Saturday

$20.00 on Sunday

3 day pass – ONLY $40.00 

under 16’s FREE.

FOOD & DRINKS

The canteen will be open 7am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday, with additional food options over the weekend.
A Catered dinner Saturday night can be pre-booked. Bar facilities will be available.

Please contact racesec@macparkraceway.org.au for any additional information.

MARK MITCHELL & TONY CARTER CROWNED BOB WHITE CUP WINNERS FOR 2022!

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway

MARK MITCHELL & TONY CARTER CROWNED BOB WHITE CUP WINNERS FOR 2022!

With the 2022 Australian Sidecar Championships, senior and junior, just around the corner (Easter folks – 4 weeks or so away), Saturday night showed that the 2022 Championships are going to be so very much worth the entry fee, as you couldn’t ask for, or get any better finals than the junior and senior finals of the 2022 Senior & Junior Bob White Cup last Saturday night.

For those who weren’t there on the night, or didn’t have the live-stream happening, a fantastic around the outside pass out of turn 4 on the final lap saw the final decided – basically on the line!

Congratulations to Mark Mitchell and Tony Carter for taking out the senior section. Placegetters were Brodie Cohen/Jesse Headland 2nd, Byren Gates/Eli Bock 3rd, and Shane Hudson/Adam Constable 4th.

Congratulations to Adam Niesche and Kobi Canning for taking out the junior section. Placegetters were Kayden Gates/Harley Ackerley 2nd Chloe Ackerley/Eva Whitworth 3rd, and Amelia Silvy/Tyler Lucas 4th.

**Great to also see 2 all girl teams in action and mixing it with the established riders on the night!

Bob would have loved it!

Results (senior) Bob White Cup March 12th 2022

1st Mark Mitchell / Tony Carter 13 Points

2nd Brodie Cohan / Jesse Headland 14 Points

3rd Byren Gates / Eli bock 11 Points

4th Shane Hudson / Adam Constable 14 Points

5th Kym Menadue / Shane Dolan 9 Points

6th Kane Golding / Isaac Amos 8 Points

7th Damien Niesche / Aryton Canning 9 Points

8th Paul Hemsworth / Adam Botham 8 Points

9th Brian Silvy / Damian Egan 8 Points

10th Mitchell Spear / Glen Zaworski 6 Points

11th Max Howse / Riley Commons 5 Points

12th Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low 5 Points

13th Rick Stephens / Nick O’Brien 4 Points

14th Stephen Fowler / Willy Walker 3 Points

15th Daniel Puddy / Byron Mordaunt 2 Points

16th Wayne Lethbridge / G Simounds 2 Points

Huge thanks to the amazing Judy McKay for these great pics!