SAMX Championship

102 SOUTH AUSSIES HEADING TO HATTAH THIS WEEKEND

July 4, 2019 Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, SAORC

102 SOUTH AUSSIES HEADING TO HATTAH THIS WEEKEND

This weekend will see the annual trek to North West Victoria for the famous Hattah Desert Race, with the 500+ field dotted with 102 South Australians across all classes (with perhaps a few more with those who haven’t listed a club).

48 junior and 54 senior South Aussies will attack the 2019 event, with the largest class being an eye into the future of the sport here in SA, the Under 19’s, which has 13 entries from SA and will be spearheaded by Will Price and Cooper Sheidow.

The next biggest class is the 200-250cc 4 stroke 13 – U16 Years class with 12 entries, led by Mitchell Stanway & Charlie Milton

And what was most pleasing is that SA has representatives in all classes except 1, the Girls 7 – U12 Class

Here is the full breakdown;

JUNIORS;

12 200-250cc 4 stroke, 13-U16 Years

9 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke, 12-U16 Years, small & big wheel

8 100-150cc 2 stroke, 13-U/16 Years

7 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke, 9-U12 Years, small wheel

6 65cc 9-U13 years

3 Girls 12-U16 Years

3 65cc 7-U/9 Years

0 Girls 7-U/12 years

SENIORS;

13 Under 19’s

12 251-450cc 4 stroke

12 Veterans 25-44 years

6 Over 450cc 4 stroke

4 Masters 45 years & over

3 Up to 250cc 2 stroke

2 Up to 250cc 4 stroke

1 Ladies, Tenacious Women of Hattah

1 251cc & over 2 stroke

Juniors will race on day 1, Saturday, with seniors on day 2, Sunday, starting from 7.30am Saturday and 9.00am Sunday.

Good luck to all of our riders who are heading over the border this weekend – ride hard, ride fast, ride safe!

SPECTATORS

Planning on coming to the 2019 event to spectate? Just be aware that there will be NO camping on site, although the event will be fully catered each day.

Ask one of the officials as you come in to the spectator area to point you in the right direction, or stay in the main area and watch the live stream and Top 10 tracking!

ENTRY PRICES

$5 PER PERSON

UNDER 16 FREE

ACCOMMODATION

See Visit Mildura for many options in and around Mildura.

The venue is 400km from Adelaide, or about 4 ½ – 5 hours travel time.

ATTRACTIONS

Visit Mildura Rural City Councils Calendar of Events – Mildura and surrounding districts has so much to offer. Arts and culture, Family Fun, Golf Courses, History and Heritage, Paddleboats, Parks and Nature, Shopping Precincts, Tours and Trails and of course the Mighty Murray and Darling Rivers.

Best viewing locations

ALEX LARWOOD GEARING UP TO HEAD TO ITALY, WITH SUPPORT FROM MSA.

June 24, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

ALEX LARWOOD GEARING UP TO HEAD TO ITALY, WITH SUPPORT FROM MSA.

Motorcycling SA is proud to be supporting SA’s Alex Larwood, who is representing Australia at the World Junior Motocross Championships, over the weekend of 13 – 14th July, 2019 in Italy.

Says Motorcycling SA’s General Manager, Mr Malcolm Bulley, “Alex is a great young man, who works incredibly hard at his chosen discipline of our sport, and is a positive role model to all of those around him and in the sport as a whole. MSA is proud to be putting our support behind Alex, as he is not only representing Australia, but also South Australia on a world stage and we wish him well.”

Motorcycling SA also supported Alex in 2018 when he rode the WJMX that was held in Victoria at Horsham and we wish him all the best as he takes on the best in the World on foreign soil.

As with all big trips to motorcycling events, the family have been busy fundraising, and have also received help from a number of local motorcycling identities and clubs – but – if you would also like to help – keep reading …..

Alex’ family are also running a raffle, with some great prizes to be had (see below) and with only a week to go until it is drawn there are limited tickets left. If you want to get in and help Alex, then send his mum, Rachel, a private message through her Facebook page – gotta be in it to win it!

The Alex Larwood World Junior Motocross Championship Raffle

1st Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Kirk Gibbs” + SIDCHROME Tool Box Set

2nd Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Brett Metcalfe” +MILWAUKEE M18 Fuel 2 Piece Power Pack

3rd Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Shane Metcalfe” +MILWAUKEE Assorted Goods

4th Prize –

Framed signed jersey donated by “Alex Larwood” +MILWAUKEE Jobsite Tech Bag

$5.00 each or 3 for $10.00

Tickets are also available at the following businesses:-
* Cracked Pepper Cafe
* Hunts Fuel
* YP AG
* Kadina Memorial School

To be drawn by Alex Larwood on Monday 1st July, 2019

From the family; thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets. Good Luck!

Huge thanks also to Kirk Gibbs, Brett Metcalfe, Shane Metcalfe and Peter Miles from Milwaukee for the prize donations.

SAMX ROUND 2 @ KEITH – A WEEKEND OF BRILLIANT RACING AT A BRILLIANT VENUE!

June 20, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

Round 2 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 SA MX Championships, held at Andy Caldecott Park in Keith was one for the ages, with fantastic racing across all grades at one of SA’s finest venues, with congratulations to the Keith & Districts MCC for hosting such an impressive event.

A large crowd witnessed the bright future of the sport here in SA on the Saturday, with some outstanding rides by so many junior riders over the day, which was backed up on the Sunday by the seniors doing the same, led by Brett Metcalfe, who showed all the back wheel of his bike as he went on the claim the Andy Caldecott Memorial Trophy in MX 1

(Pic on left courtesy from Aaryn Minerds as he describes below, with the pic on the right courtesy of Rachel Larwood showing the great crowd watching the action)

Said Aaryn Minerds

“I was not going to get the camera out on Sunday, but when Honda Motorcycles Australia Brett Metcalfe decides to throw down, I thought it best to point the lens in his direction and he did not disappoint, laying it low over the huge step down to grab the lead from Levi McManus in the final MX1 one moto.”

Here are the links to the results from round 2, as well as the updated Championship points at the halfway mark of the 2019 Championship.

ROUND 2 RESULTS LINK;

https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/1677363

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LINK;

https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Championships/79855

And here are just a couple of comments from some the 200 odd entries;

Kai Newbold

Awesome round at Keith for the second round of the SA State Titles. Managed to get some good starts and go 1-1-1 for first overall in the MX2 Expert class.
Massive thanks to Clint Gow-Smith for boarding me and helping me throughout the day and Ryley Newbold for prepping my gate.

Big thanks to the people that help me;

Coast Powersports; APR MX Development; Dunlop Super Dealer @minautocentre; SK Designs Australia; Banks MX Coaching @ TAtraining; Mum & Dad

Emma Haylock

Rnd 2 Keith State Titles went to plan.
Dad and I worked on what we needed to achieve this weekend. I managed to get a 1st in both the first and second race which took the pressure off me for race 3.
Made up some valuable points after a DNF last round.
Got amazing starts in all 3 motos which helped me.
Had some great battles with my friend Dakota, swapping the lead several times.
Looking forward for Round 3 at Ceduna

Many thanks to my awesome sponsors for 2019;

BMS Racing; Butlers Mechanical Service; Castrol; Tracy Ian Butler; Moto Adelaide; Titanium Security Australia Pty Ltd; Specialised Career Solutions Adelaide – RTO 32292; GAS Imports Pty Ltd

Chloe Barton

Wow that was a tough weekend for RND 2 of SA State MX titles, from bike not running Saturday.

I haven’t been well all week and today it seems to hit me the worst so much dad told me to pull out of the MX2 class and just ride the woman’s, but me being stubborn said no I’m riding.

As I went to the start line for race 1 I was feeling very nauseous and didn’t think I’ll make it through but pushed on.

In the MX2 I went 6,7,7 for 8th out right out of the 21 strong field.

In the woman’s I went 2,2,2 for 2nd outright and still holding onto 2nd in the championship.
A big thank you to Kelly for preparing me some food even so I didn’t eat much.
A massive thanks to all my sponsors;

BMS Racing; Butlers Mechanical Service; Castrol; Titanium Security Australia Pty Ltd; Painttech; Emar seats; Get Displays; Moto Adelaide; Utilities construction

Have to say a big thank you to the Rayner family for all your support

& from the hosts; Keith & Districts MCC

And that’s another titles done & dusted!!!

Both days went well with only a few hiccups, & the highlight on Sunday was the man himself Brett Metcalf racing in the MX1 Experts, & being awarded the Andy Caldecott Memorial Trophy, something our members will be talking about for a long time!

A massive shout out to all our members, volunteers, officials, C.R.A.B.S for flagging & all spectators who came & supported our club on the weekend!

A very special mention to Makayla Kitchen who came to the rescue when my camera decided to not work, & took on the fb page to promote & keep everyone up to date for both days of the competition. She is a very talented & kind human being & we are truly thankful for what you did!

We can’t forget our major sponsors for their continued support, without you events like this just wouldn’t happen!

Everyone at KDMCC is hoping you enjoyed the day as much as we did & thank you for the support.

All photos above, aside from Aaryn & Rachel’s, courtesy of the awesome Makayla Kitchen!

NOW: Get ready for a return to the WEST, July 20 & 21, as round 3 of the 2019 Championship returns to the Far West MCC and their venue at Ceduna – hit them up on social media, or by their contact details on the sup regs and on the entries page at Ridernet for all the camping and catering details – & from the word coming out of Ceduna, and by these pics; they are leaving no stone un-turned to make it a trip to remember for all riders! AND YES – ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!

EAGLE TRAILERS & CAMPERS 2019 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS; THE BATTLE(S) RESUME THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH!

June 14, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

EAGLE TRAILERS & CAMPERS 2019 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS; THE BATTLE(S) RESUME THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH!

After a fantastic opening round in the Riverland, this weekend sees round 2 of the 2019 SA Motocross Championships, partnered again by the brilliant crew from Eagle Trailers & Campers, with support from Butler’s Mechanical Services and Titanium Security Arena, being held at the brilliant Andy Caldecott Park at Keith.

Being a 2 day event, with juniors on Saturday and seniors on Sunday (as well as Junior 250cc), camping is permitted at the venue at $5.00 per site, which can be paid for at the canteen.

Speaking of the canteen – Keith’s is ‘legendary’, and once again they will have a full canteen and bar facilities, which will include their famous hot roast rolls, and there will be a coffee van & the Lions club van will also be there for hot chips & donuts

The reigning MSA Club of the Year crew have been flat out, are as keen as & can smell that 2 stroke oil already!!! The sun is shining, the track is looking amazing and the rain gods have been very generous.

AND ON SUNDAY; The Andy Caldecott Memorial Race Sunday for MX1 Experts to close the event – a great race to remember an amazing Champion, and MSA Hall of Fame inductee.

Also check out their page on Facebook and like the page for more details.

Admission for spectators is also aimed at being family friendly;

Saturday; Adults $5.00 Juniors $2.00 (5 years & over)

Sunday Adults $10.00 Juniors $5.00 (5 years & over)

Children under 5 years – free entry

Gates open at 6.00am both days with practice starting from 8.00am

The Club would also like to send a massive shout out to their Club’s major sponsors, to quote the club; “We wouldn’t have or be able to do what we do if it wasn’t for your generosity & support!”

3 SOUTH AUSSIES IN TOP 10 OF THE 2019 WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 13, 2019 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

3 SOUTH AUSSIES IN TOP 10 OF THE 2019 WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

With the 2019 Women’s Australian Motocross Championships now done & dusted, the final points table has now come to light – and 3 South Aussie girls finished in the top 10, with Amy Bartsch also grabbing a top 5 finish in 5^th, followed by Steph Cutler in 7^th and Charlotte Berrill in 9^th.

All 3 were consistent in their results, with Steph the only rider to have a problem in any of the races, with a flat tyre during the Monarto round. Other than that, top 10 finishes were the order of the day!

And while the top 3 of Rutledge, Moore & Brown were just that bit far in front in all the races, 4^th to 10^th was a close affair in most, giving our SA girls a challenge to look forward to in future years!

From Amy; “Massive weekend at Manjimup in WA racing the final round of the Australian Women’s Nationals. Coming out of MB I was sitting tied in 7th and desperately wanted to improve on that position. Went out for practice on Friday and took every session to gel with the track, thankfully I got myself sorted for the first race on Saturday finishing 6th. Sunday I was better for me as I got my head around the track and how it would form going 6,5,5 and finishing up the series in 5th in Australia.
Now I can honestly say that Manjimup is hands down the best track I have ridden and I will definitely be heading back in the future!”

From Steph; “Manjimup 15,000 is an event I have always wanted to ride and I finally got to cross it off my bucket list. And it sure as hell didn’t disappoint. Probably the most fun I’ve had on my bike, even when I was struggling I was still smiling. Started the 3rd round of the Women’s Championship in 11th. Went 5, 7, 6, 6 for the weekend and finished 7th in the Championship overall. Pretty stoked on the results after coming off a whole year not riding and lack of fitness.”

From Charlotte; “Overall final results for the Australian Women’s Championship 2019 published today – 9th overall in Australia!! My aim was to manage a better finish than my 24th finish last year and it’s a definite improvement! Thank you so much to everyone who makes this racing dream possible for me.”

With 2 rounds on home soil at Monarto (Murray Bridge) followed by the 3^rd and final round at the famous Manjimup track in WA, it made for a long trek across the Nullabor for all of the riders, and especially those from the Eastern states.

Huge congratulations to all of the MX women for making the commitment to ride the 2109 Championship, which had a total of 25 women ride at least one of the rounds, so great numbers going forward.

With thanks to JF Photography for the photos from Manjimup – awesome!

Overall	Number	Name	Murray Bridge	Manjimup	TOTAL
1	1	Meghan Rutledge	140	131	271
2	86	Jessica Moore	122	137	259
3	18	Maddy Brown	122	120	242
4	655	Kara Cats	102	112	214
5	5	Amy Bartsch	92	102	194
6	49	Tanesha Harnett	92	97	189
7	24	Steph Cutler	77	100	177
8	4	Megan Bagnall	57	92	149
9	758	Charlotte Berrill	63	75	138
10	22	Tahlia Lang	58	76	134

2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND 2 ENTRIES CLOSE @ MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

June 11, 2019 Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND 2 ENTRIES CLOSE @ MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

As it is now (almost) 10.00am on Tuesday morning, and with the holiday Monday catching a few people out, just a reminder that entries close for round 2 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 SA Motocross Championships will close in roughly 14 hours – at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Late entries will be open until 5.00pm on Wednesday the 12^th, but with a $50.00 late entry fee – so jump onto Ridernet and get your entry in today!

https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com/EventManager

The Keith & Districts MCC and Andy Caldecott Park always put on a great weekend’s racing, so get around it – camping allowed and a full canteen stocked and ready with hot & cold food and drinks for the whole weekend!