State Championship

NEVER SHUDDER AT THE CHANCE TO WIN A MUDDER – SAMX ROUND 4

July 16, 2021 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship

NEVER SHUDDER AT THE CHANCE TO WIN A MUDDER – SAMX ROUND 4

HEADLINING THE WEEKEND’S ACTION!

KEITH & DISTRICTS MCC 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 4

Eagle Trailers Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES

NEVER SHUDDER AT THE CHANCE TO WIN A MUDDER!

Three rounds down on 3 varying sandy, loam tracks in rounds 1 & 2 and then the shell grit in round 3, well, the round 4 forecast will definitely be washing our mouths out!

The 2021 Eagles Trailers, Campers & Caravans South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores, at Andy Caldecott Park, Keith, is set up perfectly. For many it’s dry July off the track, but with our winter sport winding its way through the winter months, the forecasted rainfall in the region guarantees there be nothing dry about July on track and presents us with rare gutsy and gritty motocross conditions where our championships may take serious twists and turns in the results!

The Keith & Districts track, as well as the conditions will provide a different set of skills to shine through as the tracks layout and material will provide a very even playing field for all competitors!

The KDMCC has great community support with local council fully behind the club and, don’t worry, these cats are no strangers to hosting a State Championship round. The KDMCC are the proud recipients of the 2018 & 2019 MSA Club of the Year for their efforts and successful running of events and developing motocross in their region.

The track crew know the material and are excited as ever for the weekend, and the track has drainage which reduces water pooling on the track proper and to which I’m told it’s currently nicely sealed up. The dedication and level of professionalism further illustrated with the news that the track crew have even covered the starting area behind the gates as if they were cricket pitches.

These guys LOVE HOSTING THIS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, and without these clubs volunteering in all types of weather for WEEKS so we can have fun for TWO DAYS, none of it would be possible at all !!

With nice hot showers at the track and fantastic new canteen and viewing area amongst a nice warm wood fire the stage is set!

Get excited and let’s appreciate the fact we have a FULL 5 round Championship Series ACROSS the state, especially with COVID sneaking around, and get to Keith THIS WEEKEND!

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ALSO ON THIS WEEKEND

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA DAYS;

MUD N TARS RPA DAY MOTOCROSS

This Sunday 18th July @ PARAWA! Entries open through Ridernet and close Saturday at 2.00pm

GAWLER MCC RPA DAY MOTOCROSS

This Sunday 18th July @ JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PARK, WINGFIELD! Entries on day

ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

SOUTH COAST MXC 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

August 28^th & 29^th Entries are also open for the Grand Finale’ – the fifth & final round of the Eagle Trailers Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES, at the home of the South Coast MXC at their Nationals standard track at Monarto!

GAWLER MCC ROUND 3 TROY Series SA 2021 for TRIAL

Sunday July 25^th Entries are now open for round 3 of TROY Series SA 2021, The Max Graetz Trial, to be held at Tungkillo, with entries closing on Thursday July 22^nd at 9.00pm.

VELOCETTE MCC 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 31^st & August 1^st Entries are now open for rounds 3 & 4 of the 2021 SAORC, sponsored by Nitschke Energy Services and Nutrien Ag Solutions, to be run by the Velocette MCC at ACUSA Park, Harrogate – in the Adelaide Hills.

Entries close at midnight on Sunday July 25^th, after which you will be able to get a late entry in until 5.00pm Wednesday 28^th – but for an extra $50.00!

LEVIS MCC 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELIABILITY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

Saturday August 7^th! Entries are now open via Ridernet for Round 5 of the SART Championship, The Gil Harris Trial to be held Mallala and surrounds on Saturday 7th August and run by the Levis MCC.

Link to online entries is right here; http://sartchampionship.com/entry-registration/

Entries close on Friday, 30^th July at midnight – and there are NO late entries for this event – so don’t leave it too late, or you might just miss out!

THE 2ND WEEKEND IN JULY – MUST BE TIME FOR SA’s ICONIC ‘HARDI’ 24 HOUR TRIAL!

July 8, 2021 Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, SAORC, State Championship, Trials

THE 2^ND WEEKEND IN JULY – MUST BE TIME FOR SA’s ICONIC ‘HARDI’ 24 HOUR TRIAL!

The 2^nd weekend in July is here – and with it comes the running of South Australia’s most iconic motorcycle event, the 88^th running of the 24 Hour Trial, which will be celebrating its 97^th Anniversary with great naming rights sponsorship from Hardi!

HEADLINING THE WEEKEND’S ACTION!

24 HOUR TRIAL COMMITTEE HARDI 2021 24 HOUR TRIAL RELIABILITY

Saturday & Sunday, 10^th & 11^th of July! This year the event is returning to the traditional home at the Kapunda Harness Racing Club Complex, Kapunda.

First run in 1924, this year’s trial starts with the first machine leaving from the Kapunda Harness Racing Club Complex on Hancock Road at 11:00am on the 10^th of July, and if all went well the first machine will return again at 11:00am on the 11^th of July.

The weather will dictate a lot of the difficulties of the course, but whether wet or dry, it will be hard on both bike and rider (and passenger), and there is usually an attrition rate of at least 50%. The trial could not be run without massive support from many clubs, organisations and individuals, and the 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee thank them for their dedication to this great event.

Over 135 riders, as well as nearly 30 passengers will tackle 4 laps of the 200k course this weekend, with the Sidecars leading the way, with 2019 and reigning winners, Max & Sam Hutchesson leading the field away. Leading the Expert Solo field away will also be the 2019 & reigning Champion, Sean Throup, keeping in mind the event is returning after a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Hardi 24 Hour Trial is also round 4 of the 2021 South Australian Reliability Championships, so riders will be keen to ensure they cross the line on Sunday, to pick up valuable Championship points.

For all the details regarding this event, catering, spectator sections and heaps more, including the draw for the weekend, head to http://www.24hrtrial.com/ or check out their social media pages, Facebook & Instagram.

As well as the rugged men & women who ride the event, this has been and always will be as much a fun weekend for the spectators, as they watch their favourites from some of the best, most beautiful scenery in South Australia.

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee do ask spectators and all who attend to respect the land owner’s property, and to take your rubbish away with you please, to not camp on private property without permission and also to drive or ride carefully on the roads and not in any properties.

Also keep in mind that this event will run under all current COVID-19 requirements, so please QR Code when asked, adhere to all physical distancing requirements, and, if feeling unwell, please stay at home! Thank you!

ALSO ON THIS WEEKEND

SOUTH COAST MXC CLUB SERIES MOTOCROSS

After the overwhelming support the club has decided that Round 3 of the 2021 SCMX Championships IS A GO!!!

Get your entries in for Round 3 of 2021 MXstore South Coast Motocross Club Championships presented by Coast Powersports & Bridgeland Motorcycles, this weekend – Sunday 11th July 2021

As well as the multiple Junior and Senior classes available. We will also see the return of the 110cc Feature (Non-Comp – Seniors Only)

ENTRIES CLOSE 8.00AM SUNDAY MORNING!

See you all track side

RIDE DAYS;

MOTOCROSS RIDERS ASSOC. RIDE DAY MOTOCROSS

Track will be open Saturday 10th July 8.00am till 1.00pm, we need to close at 1.00pm due to track crew having to do work before our club day on 25th July, and entries are open!

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

*track is soft in places please ride to the conditions

*if you are riding on infield please do it at walking pace.

TEA TREE GULLY RIDE DAY MOTOCROSS

We will be open this Saturday 10th July! 9.00am-3.00pm

$30.00 for club members, $40.00 for non-club members, $40.00 for a one day license

The weathers looking good and the tracks looking mint!

SPEEDWAY RIDERS ASSOC. RIDE DAY SPEEDWAY

Gillman Speedway Practice Sunday 11th July! Gates open 8.00am, Sign-in/Scrutineering from 9.00am, Practice from 10.00am

ALL Classes Seniors & Juniors, Speedway and Flat Track, TQ’s

Gate Entry $10.00. COVID Tracing at gate

Practice Members $30.00, Non Members $40.00, Pee Wee $20.00. One Day licences available

Canteen & Bar Open.

PHOENIX MCC. RIDE DAY ROAD RACE

This Sunday 11th July! A ride day at Mallala. Please BOOK online ASAP at the link below.

https://mallala.rezdy.com/…/mallala-motorsport-park…

All riders welcome!

Mallala Motorsport Park Ride Day

$200.00 per Rider, $30.00 per Garage, $40.00 Recreational Licence, $270.00 Total

One bike per garage as per COVID-19 requirements Family pairs allowed

Motorcycling Australia Recreational Licence required and ESSENTIAL

Gates open 7.00am, Gates close 5.00pm, bikes on track from 9.00am until 4.00pm

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA DAYS;

CLARE MCC RPA DAY ENDURO

This Sunday 11th July! Entries open through Ridernet

RIVERLAND JMC RPA DAY MOTOCROSS
This Sunday 11th July! Club Members (seniors and juniors) – $20.00 Non-Members (seniors and juniors) – $30.00

LICENCES; An MA Licence is not required to participate at this event.

Gates open 8.00am, riding to start at 8.30am

Camping on Saturday night is permitted, but please contact us via Facebook by FRIDAY night to let us know if you plan to camp! Gates will be open around 5.00pm on Saturday for camping.

PORT AUGUSTA MCC RPA DAY MOTOCROSS

This Sunday 11th July! See flyer below for all the details!

ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;

SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

KEITH & DISTRICTS MCC 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 4

July 17 & 18^th Less than 2 weeks out from the penultimate and defining 4th round of the Eagle Trailers Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES, at the home of the legendary Andy Caldecott Park at Keith .

The Keith and Districts MCC never fails to deliver a great event and with rainfall the key for this track to really show off its uniqueness there has been more than healthy rainfall down the South East so we are set and primed for a ripping round 4 !!

The 5 round Championship is far from over with many classes producing the series closest racing at round 3 and the 2021 Champions are far from decided!!!

Entries open until July 13^th at 10.30pm-ish get on Ridernet and enter today – or you will have to pay the $50.00 late entry fee to ride!!!!

SOUTH COAST MXC 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

GAWLER MCC ROUND 3 TROY Series SA 2021 for TRIAL

Sunday July 25^th Entries are now open for round 3 of TROY Series SA 2021, The Max Graetz Trial, to be held at Tungkillo, with entries closing on Thursday July 22^nd at 9.00pm.

VELOCETTE MCC 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries close at midnight on Sunday July 25^th, after which you will be able to get a late entry in until 5.00pm Wednesday 28^th – but for an extra $50.00!

LEVIS MCC 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELIABILITY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5

Link to online entries is right here; http://sartchampionship.com/entry-registration/

Entries close on Friday, 30^th July at midnight – and there are NO late entries for this event – so don’t leave it too late, or you might just miss out!

HEAD WEST YOUNG RIDERS, HEAD WEST! ROUND 3, EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADS ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND!

June 17, 2021 Filed Under: Dirt Track, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship, Trials

HEAD WEST YOUNG RIDERS, HEAD WEST!

ROUND 3, EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADS ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND!

Round 3 of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, along with round 2 of TROY Series SA 2021 for Trial headline this coming weekend, with the SAMX Championships heading to the ‘Wild West’ of Ceduna, hosted by the West Coast MCC and TROY being run in the Barossa at Vine Vale, with the 48^th running of the Keyneton MCC’s Mountain Man Trial.

Here is the rundown on this weekend’s action – events, ride days and all what’s happening!

EAGLE TRAILERS, CAMPERS & CARAVANS 2021 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, presented by AMX SUPERSTORES;

The trip west means round 3 of 5 of the 2021 Championship, which is also presented by AMX Superstores, so this also means the season is half way to crowning the 2021 South Australian Champions.

With the hot action that has been seen at rounds 1 & 2, those who are travelling and fully supporting the 2021 Championship are putting themselves in a strong position for a great 2021 result, as if the first 2 rounds have proven anything, it’s that you definitely need to be in it to win it!

So, a huge thanks to all who are supporting, not only the Championship, but also SA’s most remote country Club and their members – it’s your support that will continue to see the Championship, and motocross, thrive into the future here in SA, so let’s continue to grow support behind these clubs and the Championship.

SA Motocross looks forward to seeing you all there!

And the action will be hot on the track, as has been stated, this is the half way point of the Championship, so those who have been locked in a battle for points will be all out this weekend to try and get a gap as they head to Keith for round 4, and with ALL classes still very much up for grabs, there won’t be a single race without handle bars being banged!

The sea views from the Ceduna track will definitely be taking a back seat when the gates drop!

And from the West Coast Club, who are going all out to make every visitor feel welcome!

“We have convinced Jon to put on another roast night on the Saturday night 19th June of our State Championship round (hopefully the weather is kinder this year). So we would love for you to join us in the shed around the fire for a yarn, a coldy and have an awesome feed for $10.00 per plate.

For catering purposes – please let us know and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out!

AND: as well as Erikah doing face painting from 11.00am-1.00pm Saturday, we will have Mel at the track selling showbags for her great cause, and below is a little bit about Mel’s cause

“Selling showbags as part of my fundraising as I’m shaving all my hair off to a number 1 or 2 and donating hair for wigs for sick kids and adults. Fundraising monies will be equally split between RFDS, MS Foundation, Ceduna Hospital Auxiliary and Children’s Cancer Institute. Thanks for your support Mel!””

So get around the Club and their friends and supporters – and make your trip one to really remember!

TROY Series SA 2021 round 2, THE 48^TH MOUNTAIN MAN TRIAL

TROY Series SA 2021 kicks back into gear on Sunday with the 48^th running of the Keyneton MCC’s Mountain Man Trial at Vine Vale in the Barossa Valley, just off the Angaston-Tanunda road, action kicks off around 9.30am and entry for spectators is FREE!

50 riders from as young as 6 years of age, right through to veterans in their 60’s will be in action, including Australian representatives and Australian Champions like Connor Hogan, Hayden Eardley and Haydon Barwick, and 2019, and reigning, MSA Rising Star, Lillie Yiatrou!

As well as a full day’s action the Keyneton MCC will have catering this coming Sunday, with a massive thanks to the ‘Masters of Wine’ and ‘Just Us Girls’ (JUGS) Mighty River Run teams! They are raising money for Novita, so get around them and their great cause, with Bacon & Egg sangas for breaky and burgers for lunch – among heaps more!

A great day for the whole family to wander among the gum trees and get up and close to some fantastic trials action, and supporting a great cause!

RIDE DAYS;

MUD N TARS RPA RIDE DAY DIRT TRACK

Dirt Track Ride Day this Sunday 20th June at Day Road, Victor Harbor.

Signing-on from 8:30am, bikes on track from 9:30am.

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 0419 393 906

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!

AND ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN FOR SA’S MOST FAMOUS EVENT, THE HARDI 2021 24 HOUR TRIAL;

ONE MORE DAY TO ENTER! Entries close Friday 18th June. Jump onto www.24hrtrial.com and complete your entry today.

Want to enter a Team in this years 2021 HARDI Australia 24hr Trial? Visit https://www.24hrtrial.com/ to enter. Team entries close 5pm Wednesday 23rd June.

THE JUNE LONG WEEKEND – MEANS A TRIP TO ’ROBBIE’ FOR A MUTTON & GRAVY ROLL – AND THE LEW JOB 2 DAY RELIABILITY TRIAL!

June 10, 2021 Filed Under: Motocross, News, Reliability, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, State Championship, Trials

THE JUNE LONG WEEKEND – MEANS A TRIP TO ’ROBBIE’ FOR A MUTTON & GRAVY ROLL – AND THE LEW JOB 2 DAY RELIABILITY TRIAL!

This June Long Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, the 12^th & 13^th, sees round 3 of the 2021 South Australian Reliability Trials Championships, the Velocette MCC’s Lew Job Reliability Trial – the Robbie 2-Day – being run, and as always, starting from the Robertstown Oval at Robertstown in the state’s mid north!

Just over 95 riders will tackle some of SA Reliability Trials most iconic sections this weekend, with Springhut Creek once again likely to be the highlight for most riders, and especially after missing the event in 2019, which had to be cancelled due to COVID-19! Leading the field out onto the course will be the sidecars, with the team of Hector Evans & Shaun Buckley first bike away!

The first bike will start at 1.01pm on Saturday and 9.01am on Sunday, with riders doing 2 laps each day of a course that should take them about 2 hours & 20 minutes!

To catch all the action – head to the Robertstown Oval and grab an egg & bacon sanga, a coffee and a programme, which will tell you all you need to know in regards to who is riding and where the best spots to catch the action are (spectator paddocks) – and then head back to the Oval to welcome home the riders at the end of their journey each day – and grab a lamb roll from the awesome catering the Robertstown community will have on site!

ENTRY TO ALL POINTS OF THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL SPECTATORS;

BUT REMEMBER TO QR CODE WHEN YOU ARRIVE – JUST TO BE SURE!!

The 2 main reasons riders head to ‘Robbie’ each and every year to ride the Velo’ MCC’s 2-Day Classic;

The 4 runs up Springhut Creek, regarded by many as ‘the’ competitive section of the year
The lamb & gravy rolls at ‘Robbie’ Oval, run by the local community and always a great feed!

ENTRIES ARE ALSO STILL OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING MAJOR EVENTS;

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 19 & 20

Round 3 Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores.

Hosted by the West Coast MCC @ Ceduna!

ENTRIES CLOSE; 11.00PM MONDAY 15^TH JUNE

LATE ENTRIES; 11.00PM TUESDAY 16^TH JUNE – WITH A $50.00 LATE ENTRY FEE!

SUNDAY, JUNE 20

Round 2 TROY Series SA 2021, The 48^th Mountain Man Trial

Hosted by the Keyneton MCC @ Vine Vale (Barossa Valley)

ENTRIES CLOSE; 11.00PM WEDNESDAY JUNE 17^TH – NO late entries!

SUNDAY, JUNE 27

Round 4, 2021 EP Series, the Finale’

Hosted by the Kimba MCC @ Kimba

ENTRIES CLOSE; 8.00AM SUNDAY, JUNE 27 – YES, on the day!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 10 & 11

Round 4, 2021 South Australian Reliability Trials Championships (SART), The Hardi 2021 24 Hour Trial

Hosted by the 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee @ Kapunda

ENTRIES CLOSE; 5.00PM FRIDAY JUNE 18^TH

ENTER ANY AND ALL OF THESE EVENTS THROUGH YOUR RIDERNET PROFILE!

ROUNDS 1 & 2 OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND; A BUSY ONE WITH 9 EVENTS ON THE GO!

June 4, 2021 Filed Under: Dirt Track, Enduro, Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAORC, Speedway, State Championship, Trials

ROUNDS 1 & 2 OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND; A BUSY ONE WITH 9 EVENTS ON THE GO!

This weekend sees the final SA Championship Series for 2021, with the 2021 SAROC kicking off in the sands of Coonalpyn, and joining Road Race, Reliability & Motocross in the search for SA’s best of 2021.

Also on this weekend is a ‘’Special Event’ in Trial, the 46^th Peter Sparkes Trophy, as well as 2 Club Championship rounds at South Coast and Whyalla, plus a heap of Ride Days & RPA Days – read on for the lowdown and get those bikes out of the shed!

SAORC ROUNDS 1 & 2

Location: 5746 Dukes Hwy, Coonalpyn

Hosting Club: Gawler MCC

Acknowledgement: We would sincerely like to thank the support and hospitality of our landowners David and Karen Heinrich and family. We are very privileged to have access to a property like this and ask everyone to please treat it with respect

Cross-Country Format; Cross Country events will be conducted on a 15-30 minute marked course where competitors are required to race continuously for a minimum of 3 hours for seniors and 2 hours for juniors. Riders start as a class, each class separated by 1 minute intervals. A designated refueling area is available and all refueling and mechanical work is carried out in this area. The first lap is an escorted sighting lap of the course prior to commencement of the race. Juniors compete at different times to the above classes and the length of their competition will also vary. The race will finish at 3 hours (based on the last class to start finishing time) unless otherwise directed by the Clerk of Course. To be a finisher a competitor must have completed at least 75 percent of the laps of the winning rider in their class. The cross country format rewards riders with consistency and endurance.

The course consists of open flowing tracks with soft sandy loam, scrubby mallee with sand. All competitors are to follow the marked course which is identified by arrows and bunting. The length of each lap is approximately: JJ & J1 – 6.1Km J2-J4 & Senior – 20.6Km

Entry for spectators is free – but please QR Code and take in all relevant COVID-19 restrictions.

SATURDAY TIMETABLE: Cross Country Format

07:45 am JJ & J1 Race (including Sight Lap) 1.5hr*

09.45 am J2 – J4 Race (including Sight Lap) 2hr*

12:00 pm Senior Race (including Sight Lap) 3hr*

*all times are approximate and may be varied by the COC. It is expected that racing will conclude at approximately 3:30pm

SUNDAY TIMETABLE: Cross Country Format

08:00 am JJ & J1 Race 1hr*

09:30 am J2 – J4 Race 1.5hr*

11:30 am Senior Race 2.5hr*

*all times are approximate and may be varied by the COC It is expected that racing will conclude at approximately 2:30pm

TIMING / SCORING

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the screens on the timing caravan will not be available at this round. Times can be viewed from your phone throughout some of the venue by following the following steps.

1) Connect to the “SAORC_Results” wifi network

2) Go to https://results.saoffroadchampionships.com/

3) Browse results

WELCOME:

On behalf of the Gawler Motorcycle Club, I would like to welcome everyone to the first two rounds of the 2021 Nitschke Energy SA Off Road Championships.

We are now living in a new normal so please log into our QR code, follow COVID-19 safe where possible and follow our spectator guidelines.

The Gawler MCC was formed in 1925 to cater for early 24 Hour Trial events. We are a proud club with a decorated history of producing elite riders in all disciplines of motorcycle racing. The club has hosted many SAORC rounds in the past with several of them being voted best rounds of the series, we are planning not to disappoint with our return to the Coonalpyn district.

SAORC would not be possible without the generous landowners who allow us to use their properties to enjoy our sport. None more the Heinrich family. David and Karen have welcomed us back bigger and better. There assistance in preparation and hosting club members whist setting up the event is much appreciated by all of us. We need to think our land owners and leave only footprints and ruts and not our rubbish when we leave.

We are returning to the runway paddock from 2014 with many new tracks linking old tracks to create a 21km cross country loop. Jordan and Todd Heinrich have put in a huge effort to create this awesome loop, so we must all thank them when we bump into them throughout the weekend. If you see a plane flying round, there’s a good chance one of them is taking a lucky punter for a joy flight. Gawler MCC thanks the Heinrichs for their continued support.

Many local businesses are needed to make the weekend as comfortable as possible for us all, so I would like to thank:

Nicks Gourmet Kitchen for catering

Mrs Sippy for the coffee truck

JB Hire for the toilets

Jason Rumpling for shower hire

Gawler MCC have jumped in at the 11th hr to host rounds 1/2 of the SAORC. With a little over 6 weeks preparation for this event we must thank Andrew Krieg and Peter Stevens for their drive and enthusiasm in helping to keep the series alive. We could not host these rounds without the army of volunteers from our great club. Many people help throughout the event, sometimes too many to thank personally. From the track markers to the event pack up crews and all in between we thank you very much for a great event.

Hope all riders a safe and enjoyable ride over the weekend

Cheers

Anton Seifert

Club President

THE PETER SPARKES TROPHY TRIAL

This weekend also sees the AJS MTC running one of their premier events, the 46^th Peter Sparkes Trophy Trial, named after their Life Member, and Motorcycling SA’s Life Member, Peter Sparkes, and through the years has been won by some amazing sidecar trials teams.

To be held on a new ‘playground’ at Tungkillo on Sunday, and starting at 9.00am, for those who would like a lazy walk around the rocks to watch some of SA’s, and Australia’s, finest exponents of Trial, this will be the day for you. Bring a picnic lunch and sit under one of the majestic gum trees and watch the action from up close!

Like the SAORC, entry is free to spectators, but please QR Code and take in all relevant COVID-19 restrictions.

CLUB EVENTS:

South Coast MXC Club Rounds, round 2

Whyalla MCC Club Round

Free entry and full canteen facilities.

RIDE DAYS:

SATURDAY:

Tea Tree Gully

9.00am-3.00pm

$30.00 for all our members, $40 for non-members, $40.00 one day license available

Want to become a member?? Go to Ridernet and follow the links!

$120.00 for a family of 4 (x2 over 18 + children under 18); or $80.00 for a single membership!

SUNDAY:

Port Augusta

Please note; If you can please bring cash. We are getting an EFTPOS machine but unlikely it will be here before the 6th but we’ll have for the next ride day.

SRA – Gillman

Gillman Speedway Winter Practices Starts this Sunday June 6th, Gates Open 8.00am Entry $10.00, Practice from 10.00am

Rider Fee: Member $30.00 Non Member $40.00 Pee Wee $20.00

Canteen and Bar Open. One Day Licences Available

ALL Classes WELCOME: Senior & Junior solo/sidecar, Classic’s, Pee Wee & 50’s, ALL Flat Track Classes and TQs

EVERYBODY ENTERING THE VENUE IS REQUIRED TO SCAN OR SIGN COVID CONTACT TRACING

RIDE PARKS AUSTRALIA RIDE DAYS:

Adelaide Hills – Hartley Ride Day

Contact Ben Brereton, 0433 012 312, for any and all details about this event.

Keith & Districts MCC

KDMCC RPA day

Sunday 6th June @ Andy Caldecott Park

Riding: 9.00am

Entry cost – Member Junior $20.00 Senior $25.00

Non-Members Junior $35.00 Senior $40.00

**You are NOT required to hold an annual licence nor purchase a one event licence for Ride Park Australia events, for further information please visit https://www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/rpa

All riders will be in groups according to ability not age. As a family orientated club, we will make sure (no matter what experience you have) everyone has the chance to enjoy our awesome track here at Andy Caldecott Park!

BBQ facilities available, BYO meat/food and utensils and social distance while using.

There will be a WORKING BEE @ 9am on Saturday 5th June prior to RPA Day, general tidy up & rock pick.

If you require any further information, please call Buff on 0419 845 941

ASHLEY JANSEN-BATCHELOR RACING #131 – 2020/21 SEASON WRAP!

May 26, 2021 Filed Under: News, Speedway, State Championship

2019 MSA Rising Star Nominee, Ashley Jansen-Batchelor gives us his rundown on a hugely successful season, with lots of miles travelled and lots of silverware to add to the cabinet – huge effort by him and his team!

2020/21 Summer Season Wrap Up

The 2020/21 Summer Season was my most successful Season and I am incredibly proud of what I achieved. It had its challenges through injury where I missed my home South Australian Championship and COVID-19 has delayed the Australian Championships until September this year.
However I am very proud of what I achieved when I came back from that injury. This season we travelled more than we have done in any other season, raced at more tracks and gained valuable experience. I also started racing in the 250cc category which was a whole new learning experience and a really good challenge.

NSW State Championship
The first major race of the season for me after spending 6 weeks on the sidelines with injury was the NSW State Championships, for both 125cc and 250cc categories, held at Woodstock Park Speedway near Cowra NSW. It was a really successful trip having finished on equal highest points scorer for 125cc and coming out of gate 2 in the final, I was able to come away with second place in what was a tough field. This was a really important race for me, especially coming back from injury. I was really happy with the result.

The Graham Baker Memorial Shield
Next up was The Graham Baker Memorial Shield held at my home track Sidewinders. This was one of the races I set as a goal to win this season after having made the podium in the previous season. I am very grateful that the Baker family business CBS Bins, as well as Ecowaste Solutions are key supporters and partners of mine and I’m proud to be associated with them, so to win this and to get my name on the Shield was special for me.

Craig Boyce Invitational
We then made the long trip over to Kurri Kurri in NSW to compete in the Craig Boyce Invitational in both 125cc and 250cc categories. It was great to go over to compete at a track I had not raced on before against some riders I had not competed against before. This was my most successful event in the 250 category finishing with the highest points scorer for the day.

Roy Bitmead Memorial Cup
The Roy Bitmead Memorial Cup was the next race back at my home track Sidewinders, another race I wanted to win this season after finishing on the podium last year. The memorial meetings are always special to win as these events are to honour the people that started our Club. This event was a tough one. I started the final in gate 3 and I am really proud to come away with the win after a tough round of heats.

ANZAC Medal Presidents Cup
The final race of the season was the ANZAC Medal Presidents Cup. This one I wanted to finish the season on a high and get the win. I managed to do just that with a maximum not dropping a point all night and winning the final. It was one of my best races for the season and it was great to finish the season off on a winning note.

Thank you to our Partners & Supporters
During this season we had two new partners join our team of supporters in Darren Disbury and Repco Victor Harbor. I would like to say a massive thank you and welcome on board to them. I would also like to thank all of our partners and supporters for your ongoing support. It really makes all of what we achieved this season possible and I could not have done this without you. I look forward to coming and seeing you all over the off season to thank you personally.

The O’Connell Family Racing Team
Darren Disbury

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