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RESULTS – 2022 AUSTRALIAN U21 & U16 250CC SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS – A NIGHT OF BAR TO BAR ACTION

November 28, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

Saturday night Gillman roared into life with the thunder of Solos putting it all on the line for 2022 Australian Championship glory. With rain hitting the track earlier Saturday it created a perfect night for the spectators young to get track side and witness history being made right before their eyes.

Both Fraser Bowes and Liam May rode exceptionally well on the night, especially Fraser who was unlucky not to make it straight into A Final after tight racing. Both riders definitely put on a show in the B Final. Teagan Pedler gave it her all and rode well on her night off the back of a year of huge successes in the sport.

In 250’s Ashley Jansen-Batchelor and Harry Sadler gave everything they could. Ashley lead the B Final and was looking to secure his spot into the A Final until unfortunately being passed on the final lap didn’t see him progress through. Harry laid it all on the line, crashing out of the B Final giving him a 7th place finish.

Darcy Timmis had an absolute ball riding her first ever 250cc ever after getting a late call up to the main event being a reserve. It was clear her feelings for the opportunity with a huge smile that we’re pretty sure is still present today.

Photo Credit “Derick Thomas Photography”

See all the shots of the night: HERE

See below all the results of the night:

Under 21 (500cc)

1st Keynan Rew 15 Points.

2nd Tate Zischke 13 Points. A FINAL

3rd James Pearson 11 Points.

4th Jacob Hook 12 Points.

5th Fraser Bowes (SA) 11 Points.

6th Maurice Brown 9 Points. B FINAL

7th Liam May (SA) 9 Points.

8th Cordell Rogerson 9 Points.

9th Michael West 8 Points.

10th Jack McDiarmid 5 Points.

11th Lachlan Hayes 4 Points.

12th Patrick Hamilton 4 Points.

13th Harrison Ryen 3 Points.

14th Tom Dixon 3 Points.

15th Jackson Milner 2 Points.

16th Teagan Pedler (SA) 2 Points.

Under 16 250cc

1st Mitchell McDiarmid 11 Points.

2nd Beau Bailey 15 Points. A FINAL

3rd Alexander Adamson 13 Points

4th Noah Grabham 12 Points. .

5th Ashley Jansen-Batchelor (SA) 11 Points

6th Linkin Metcalfe 10 Points. B FINAL

7th Harry Sadler (SA) 10 Points. .

8th Colby Mason 7 Points.

9th Broc White 6 Points.

10th Riley Plumb 6 Points.

11th Jordy Loftus 5 Points

12th Liam Powell 5 Points.

13th Bradley Niven 3 Points

14th Anika Loftus 2 Points

15th Darcey Timmis (SA) 2 Points

16th Hunter Mason 1 Point.

NEWS – SA’S ASHLEY JANSEN-BATCHELOR HEADED TO POLAND FOR SGP3

July 29, 2022 Filed Under: Minikhana, News, Speedway

Fantastic news this week, in that SA’s own Ashley Jansen-Batchelor will be heading over to Europe next month to compete in the “SGP3” (formerly known as the 250cc World Championship).

A partnership between the FIM and Discovery Sports Events, SGP3 has been developed to offer the sport’s talented under-16s their chance to get a first taste of life on Speedway’s biggest stage, at the iconic Polish track Wroclaw.

With riders from across the globe taking part, Jansen-Batchelor is going to rubbing shoulders with the best of the best in international Speedway.

“I’m really looking forward to getting over there and getting started, because as I’ve never had a chance to race overseas at this level!” said Jansen-Batchelor. “Its going to be really tough competition but I will do my best. I cant wait to get over there and enjoy the experience! It’s already hectic getting prepared though – we have to organise permits, tickets and more – plus we’ll be shipping my engines over to Denmark where they’ll be reassembled and ready for me to train when I get across there. I’m thankful to my parents and my sponsors who have given me this opportunity, I’m going to do them proud!”

“I’m so pleased to see so many of these international events being developed and put on, to help foster young talent such as Ashley,” said MSA Sports Manager for Speedway, Adam Possingham. “It’s so great for him to have the opportunity to travel and compete against international riders at this point in his career. The experience will be invaluable, and I look forward to following his journey and seeing him implement the skills and knowledge he learns on the tracks back here on his return.”

NEWS – 2022 SA JUNIOR SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP THIS WEEKEND!

April 27, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

This coming Saturday April 30 sees the running of the 2022 SA Junior Sidecar Championship, at Sidewinders Junior Speedway in Wingfield.

Gates open at 4:30PM, with racing starting from 7:00PM – with Solo, Novice Solo, PeeWee and 50CC Supports are all hitting the track during the night! It’ll be a great opportunity to get down and support the future stars of the sport – catch Australia #1 Kayden Gates/Harley Ackerly, Australia #2 Lachlan Coppen/Hayden Kuchel, Australia #3 Nate Headland/Sam Horton, Australia #4 Chloe Ackerly/Eva Whitworth and Australia #5 Adam Niesche/Kobi Canning .

Adults just $5 and kids under 16 are free – and the canteen will be pumping with awesome food throughout the night.

For further information, contact Adam Possingham by emailing apossingham@gmail.com or visit the Sidewinders website http://sidewindersjuniorspeedway.com.au/http://www.mra.net.au

NEWS – 2022 AUSTRALIAN SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN

April 11, 2022 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 17^th; Australian Speedway Junior 250cc Sidecar Championship

Saturday 16^th; 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 – LOCAL SPEEDWAY RIDER ASHLEY JANSEN-BATCHELOR 3RD PLACE IN THE AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY 125CC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP

April 6, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

Saturday night, Ashley competed in what was probably the most hotly contested Australian Championship in a number of years with 16 riders from all over Australia competing. This Championship was delayed more than 12 months due to Covid-19 Restrictions.

Ashley had a great night over his 5 heats progressing straight through to the final with only 1 point separating each of the top four riders and no single rider had won every one of their heats. Any one of the top four riders could have come away with the win. In the end NSW’s Beau Bailey come away with the win followed by WA’s Mitch Mcdermit, SA’s Ashley Jansen-Batchelor and SA’s Harry Sadler

Ashley said he was “really happy to have made the podium at an Australian Championship and it is really a dream come true. It was great to finish my 125cc racing career on a high!! I had not done a lot of 125cc racing this season so to finish in 3rd place is really something I am very happy with. It’s not everyday you get to say you are Australia’s Number 3 at your chosen sport so I would like to thank everyone that has helped get me here over the years, it means a lot to me.”

Ashley along with team mate Harry Sadler finished in 2nd place in The Best Pairs Australian Championship the following day.

RESULTS – TEAM SA 2ND AND 6TH AT THE CBS BINS 2022 AUSTRALIAN UNDER 16 125cc TEAMS (BEST PAIRS) CHAMPIONSHIPS

April 5, 2022 Filed Under: News, Speedway

Motorcycling SA’s official State Teams, Team SA, featured for the first time in 2022 at the CBS Bins Australian Under 16 125cc Speedway Championships, held at Sidewinders Speedway over the weekend of April 1-3 2022.

Team SA had 2 teams entered for the Championships, and were led by the defending Champions (from 2020 – thanks to COVID there was no 2021 Championship), Harry Sadler and Ashley Jansen-Batchelor in Team 1, with Team 2 being made up by debutants, Kobi Canning and Darcey Timmis.

In mixed results, Hazza & Ash finished with the Silver Medals this time, with the Western Australian team of Mitchell McDiarmid and Linkin Metcalf extracting a little revenge by reversing the result from 2 years ago. It went down to the 6^th round of heats to decide the winners, with WA sneaking in by a solitary point, 25-24.

Darce and Kobi had a troubled day, being beset by mechanical woes (Darcey whilst leading home an SA 1-2 in their 2^nd heat), and a couple of crashes where fatigue seemed to be the contributing factor, especially as it was a huge 3 day event, with this final day being run in warm conditions, with little or no rest between heats, but still managed to finish in the top 6 at their first attempt.

OVERALL	NO.	RIDER		R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	TOTAL	TOTAL
2	3	Ashley Jansen-Batchelor	Team SA 1	3	1	1	3	2	3	13	24
	4	Harry Sadler	Team SA 1	2	2	2	0	3	2	11
6	13	Kobi Canning	Team SA 2	3	3	2	1	E	N	9	11
	14	Darcey Timmis	Team SA 2	0	R	R	0	1	1	2
	RESERVES
	17	Haydon Kuchel	Team SA 2						0

Shout out also to Haydon Kuchel, who subbed in for Kobi for the last heat, great to see Haydon get a ride as a Reserve and see what teams riding is all about!

All up, it was still a great effort by our 4 riders, who will be among the youngest to represent SA this year, and with the talent also coming through, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a team from South Australia on this podium for many years to come!

Huge well done to all, and their teams behind the scenes (read parents!) who helped them get to the meeting, the MSA Speedway Sports Manager, Adam Possingham, who acted as Team SA Team Manager for the event.

Next up for Team SA should be the endure crew who will be taking on the best in Australia at the Australian 4 Day Enduro Championships in Victoria at the start of May – stay tuned ……