State Championship

MA’S LICENCE REACTIVATION TIMELINE & OPEN EVENT ENTRIES REACTIVATED!

June 15, 2020 Filed Under: Enduro, Motocross, News, Reliability, SAMX Championship, State Championship, Trials

MA’S LICENCE REACTIVATION TIMELINE

Dear Members,

With the May 24 announcement of Sport Australia’s Return to Sport Toolkit, Motorcycling Australia (MA) have outlined the following timeline for the reactivation of licence sales and a return to competitive activity.

June 15, 2020 – License sales will be reactivated to renew or apply for your license;
July 1, 2020 – Competition activity may resume on a state by state basis in compliance with state and national guidelines and regulations.

Considering the pandemic and the impact that it has had on the restriction of sporting activities, MA in consultation with the State Controlling Bodies (SCBs) is pleased to confirm an extension of active annual licenses for members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. All annual licenses purchased in the period between April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 will automatically receive a 3 month extension.

MA has considered numerous options to support annual license holders and believes this is the fairest outcome. Extensions for eligible licenses will added automatically prior to the reactivation of license sales on June 15.

We recommend members download the MA license app which will update with your license extension automatically.

OPEN EVENT ENTRIES HAVE ALSO BEEN REACTIVATED!

With the reactivation of licenses entries for Motorcycling Australia sanctioned events can now re-open as well, and the following events are now open on Ridernet and taking entries.

OPENED ON 15^TH JUNE

ENDURO

2020 Tri-Series Enduros, round 1 – July 5^th, run by the Keyneton MCC

2020 SA Off Road Championships, round 1 and 2 – July 18^th & 19^th in the Clare district, run by the Clare MCC

TRIAL

Keyneton 2 Day Trial – July 11^th & 12^th on Menglers Hill in the Barossa Valley, run by the Keyneton MCC

(47^th Mountain Man, round 1 of TROY Series SA 2020 and SA Women’s Cup & Diener/Holmes Sidecar Trophy)

RELIABILITY

The 2020 Hardi 24 Hour Trial, September 5^th & 6^th from the Kapunda Trotting Complex, being run by the 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee.

AND STILL TO COME THIS WEEK

MOTOCROSS

2020 South Australian Motocross Championships, round 1, July 25^th & 26^th @ Renamrk and run by the Riverland JMC

RELIABILITY

The Keyneton MCC’s 60^th ‘annual road trial’, being run as the Mike Connors Reliability Trial – July 25^th in the Keyneton/Eden Valley area, run by the Keyneton MCC

TRIAL

The Max Graetz Trial – July 26^th at Tungkillo, run by the Gawler MCC

(Round 2 of TROY Series SA 2020)

2020 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED – AND NOW RELEASED!

June 5, 2020 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

2020 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED – AND NOW RELEASED!

Coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown the 2020 SA Motocross Championship dates and venues have now been confirmed, with it now being a 3 round Series for 2020, which in itself is a great thing to have only lost 1 round due to the pandemic!

The 2020 SA Motocross Championship will now be made up of the following rounds;

Round 1 July 25^th & 26^th Remark Riverland JMC

Round 2 August 8^th & 9^th Monarto South Coast MXC

Round 3 August 29^th & 30^th Gillman Motocross Riders Assoc.

As in previous years, juniors will race on Saturday, with seniors on Sunday, and classes and race formats to be released in the coming days, with round 1 entries to open before the end of June.

With the AJMX now proposed to be running in the school holidays in September, it made it almost impossible to stay with the original dates.

Poster design by Makayla Kitchen, with thanks

#WHATSONWEDNESDAY THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND, March 7 – 9

March 4, 2020 Filed Under: Motocross, News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Speedway, State Championship

#WHATSONWEDNESDAY THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND, March 7 – 9

This weekend sees 4 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 2 disciplines of our sport and 2 of them are extra special as they remember a great figure in the sport who passed way too early – so it will be yet another great weekend’s spectating on offer!

The 2 big events for this weekend are the 2020 Bob White SA Junior Sidecar Championship on Friday, and then the Bob White Cup on Saturday for speedway sidecars!

On Sunday there will be the first of the ‘Women’s Days’ for 2020 with the Women’s Only Come & Try / Practise Day at South Coast’s track at Monarto, and with 30+ taking part last year, it’s hoped to break through the 50 rider barrier this year – get around it!

And also on Sunday there is the Morgan MCC’s 2nd Club Day of the year as well – so another busy weekend ahead!

Nothing like a blast from the past to help promote the future racing at a Friday night speedway meeting!

FRIDAY MARCH 6TH @ SIDEWINDERS SPEEDWAY.

Bob White 2020 South Australian Junior Sidecar Championship

Friday night is Speedway Night at Sidewinders on March 6th, with the running of the prestigious Bob White 2020 SA Junior Sidecar Championship.

Can Jake Treloar/Isaac Mitchell make it two in row, or will we see a new Champ on top of the podium??

Jackson Milner/Adam Niesche are well favoured after taking out the NSW Championship but there is no doubt we are all in for a very entertaining night of racing from the very best junior sidecars in Australia.

No matter which combination takes out the Championship, we know every sidecar team will put their skills to best use, and there will be close racing throughout the night.

The sidecars are supported by the Solo and Novice Solo riders, who will also bring some excitement to the track.

Thanks to our sponsors of this Meeting, without whom we couldn’t run the event.

Rider List in no particular order:

Max Howse/Kayden Gates (NSW/VIC)

Kaidyn Silvy/Mitchell Coppen (SA)

Jackson Milner/Adam Nieshce (VIC/SA)

Connor Curran/Riley Plum (VIC)

Jake Treloar/Isaac Mitchell (NSW)

Brady Tickle/Mitchell Withers (NSW)

Gates Open 5.30pm Rider parade 7.25pm Racing 7.30pm

Adults $5.00, Children U/16 Free. Programme $3.00

SATURDAY MARCH 7TH @ GILLMAN SPEEDWAY.

2020 Bob White Senior & Junior Sidecar Cup

Complete with a star studded field!

Treloar Snr & Jnr.

Rudloff

Niesche

Ron Parker

Bottrell

Classic sidecar & solo supports

Gates Open 5.00pm Racing 7.00pm

Adults $25.00, Concession $20.00 Children U/16 Free with an adult.

Programme $5.00, buy one and get the chance to win $50.00 or 1 of 2 $25.00 fuel vouchers.

SUNDAY MARCH 8TH @ MONARTO MOTOCROSS TRACK.

South Coast MXC’s 2^nd annual Women’s Only Ride Day

After the success of last year’s event, we are going to run another one.

Sunday March 8th Women’s ONLY “Come n Try” & Practice Day.

9.00am – 3.00pm

Please register your interest at southcoastmxclub@gmail.com

SUNDAY MARCH 8TH @ MORGAN MOTOCROSS TRACK.

The Morgan MCC’s 2^nd Ride Day for 2020

Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 07:00 am to 05:00 pm

WHERE; Morgan MCC at Burra Road, Morgan

LAURIE FOX MEMORIAL SA SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP & CLASSIC MASTER OF MAC PARK

March 2, 2020 Filed Under: News, Road Racing, State Championship

Winners are grinners, and there were no shortage of grinners at Mac Park over the weekend.

Around 100 historic bikes and 30 sidecars battled it out on track over the weekend at Mount Gambier, a weekend of perfect weather, large crowds, plenty of food and drinks and a great atmosphere all round.

As always, a huge thanks to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to make such great events happen – you know who you are, and your work is appreciated!

All those that won a race, entered a race, watched a race, or in some way helped make the races happen (including the awesome kitchen staff/brekky crew/office admin/gate/everyone else…) deserve their grins, but there were some extra special grinners…

The Isle of Man TT raffle was drawn at 4.00pm Sunday, and Charlie Adams, is the lucky person off the the Isle of Man in September; Peter McDonough is $1000.00 richer and John Cummings is $500 richer, with thanks to all who bought tickets.

Many thanks to the City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin who came, drew the raffle and acted as official. The council is an important supporter of the club and it’s great to be recognised for the contribution we make to the region. But at the end of the day, the real winners/grinners were those that bought a ticket, didn’t win, but supported such an awesome and unique place.

Full results of the weekend can be found here; http://www.computime.com.au/meetings/index?MeetID=2020/CLAS_MMP_20/

And the kid on the swing? Smiles for all at Mac Park, that’s for sure!

And after a Classic weekend, what better way to sign off than with a classic Mac Park pic!

VICTORIA’S RILEY PLUM TAKES OUT THE SA JUNIOR SOLO SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP

December 19, 2019 Filed Under: News, Speedway, State Championship

Victoria’s Riley Plum takes out the SA Junior Solo Speedway Championship

Sidewinders Under 16 Speedway Club Inc hosted the South Australian Championship meeting last Saturday night, the 14^th of December under cool but clear skies.

Originally they had 12 riders so the 13 rider race format was used, with one gap, however Lucius Payne and Jake Fleet scratched from the meeting during the week to bring it back to an 11 rider field to decide the Championship.

The format didn’t change however, and they stuck with the 13 rider format because it was the only fair way to do it for all riders.

It was Riley Plum’s second visit to the Sidewinders track at Wingfield, and the last time he was here he won the ANZAC Meeting, so he is now striking at 100% as he took out the final after being the top pointscorer in the heats.

Riley led home 2019 MSA Rising Star nominee, Ashley Jansen-Batchelor in the final, with Harry Sadler 3^rd and Riley McCarthy rounding out the top 4 who made the final.

Looking down the field just a bit, there were also some encouraging performances, like;

Noah Grabham had his first Sidewinders experience and did very well in making the semi-final, and,

Allegra Laanekorb, who only joined the race class at the second meeting of the season, this was her 5^th meeting, and scored a 2^nd and two 3^rd’s from her four heat rides.

At the other end though, a shout out must go to Lewis Monaghan, who, try as he might, had a night from hell, but no doubt will bounce back next time out.

It was a good night’s racing, with a very good crowd, and no major incidents.

Semi Final; 43.58 seconds

R) Harry Sadler 1^st
B) Noah Grabham 2^nd
W) Nicholas Possingham 3^rd
Y) Travis Clarke 4^th

Solo Final; 43.15 seconds

R) Riley Plum 1^st
W) Ashley Jansen-Batchelor 2^nd
Y) Harry Sadler 3^rd
B) Riley McCarthy 4^th

Sidewinders would like to thank and highlight;

Thank you to Monaghan Logistics for their support of the 2019 SA Junior Solo Championship, and to Tony & Karen from Mongrel Motorsport Accessories for their prizes for the riders.Congratulations to all riders who took part tonight, particularly those who traveled long distances to be there.

A few tears were shed on the night as we gave our “Gentle Giant” Nicholas Possingham a well-deserved send off on his final night of junior racing. We thank Nicholas for the great work he has done during his time at the club, and wish him the very best for his senior career.

And a huge thanks to David & Jack from PACC for the great shots from the SA Solo Title – photo credits to them indeed!!

TRIALS SA FIRST OUT OF THE BLOCKS TO LAUNCH 2020 SEASON!

December 6, 2019 Filed Under: News, State Championship, Trials

TRIALS SA FIRST OUT OF THE BLOCKS TO LAUNCH 2020 SEASON!

TROY Series SA 2020 LAUNCHED!

The TROY Series SA 2020 poster has now broken cover, thanks to Motorcycling SA starting to upload all of the events to its events calendar on their website, head to www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/riders/calendar for the whole calendar.

Some of the first dates to go up online have been the Trials SA dates for 2020 – so now the official TROY Series SA 2020 poster can also be released and the 2020 Series officially launched.

Featuring Chris & Stuey on the poster this year, TROY 2020 will feature 5 rounds, with at least 1 new venue (Robertstown), which will also feature a Saturday Trials SA Coaching & Practise Day and will be a great venue for a camp out as well!

The other big change is that to start the year it’s time to head to Mungeree, complete with a Saturday coaching & practise day and no trip to Mungeree would be complete without a famous woolshed dinner – an awesome way to start the year!

In between Mungeree and Robertstown, the Series will also visit Victor Harbor & Tungkillo for the Frank Tuck & Max Graetz Trials, before heading to the Barossa for the Series Finale’, the 47^th Mountain Man Trial.

The full Series is;

Round 1 March 29 The Woolshed Trial Mungeree Team H & AJS

Round 2 April 19 The Frank Tuck Trial Victor Harbor AJS

Round 3 July 26 The Max Graetz Trial Tungkillo Gawler

Round 4 August 16 The ‘Black Mud’ Trial Robertstown Velocette

Round 5 Sept 13 The 47^th Mountain Man Trial Barossa Keyneton

Rounds 1 & 4 will also feature a Saturday Trials SA Coaching & Practise Day, while round 2 will feature a Come & Try Day on the Saturday, with all events also likely to have camping available on the Saturday night.

2020 ‘ROCKHOPPING SA’ SA WOMEN’S CUP & THE DIENER / HOLMES SIDECAR TROPHY ALSO LAUNCHED!

Also breaking cover and being launched is the 2020 ‘Rockhopping SA’ South Australian Women’s Cup for trial, which is run alongside The Diener / Holmes Sidecar Trophy, and will be held in 2020 on the weekend of June 27^th & 28^th in the Barossa Valley.

2020 will see this event run for the 12^th time since its inception in 2009, and whilst no venue has, as yet, been locked in, you can count on the Keyneton MCC to come up with a beauty, new or old, with a number to choose from, including venues that have hosted an Australian Championship in previous years!

The Keyneton MCC are also excitied to welcome on board once again as the major partner for the event, Greg Knight and his amazing crew at Rockhopping SA, who have now supported this event for half of its life, after first signing on in 2015.

The Saturday before the event will feature a Trials SA Coaching & Practise Day, and at this stage the current Australian Champion, Kyle Middleton, has been booked to attend this day and the event on the Sunday – and perhaps stay tuned for more announcements on this as it gets closer!

More info to come early in the New Year from the Trials SA crew regarding the other 2020 special events,

National Trials Day,

The Peter Sparkes Trophy,

The Vanitone Classic Trial,

and, of course,

The 2020 South Australian Trial Championships,

which in 2020 are being run by the Juventus MCC, who will likely lean on the expertise of their most famous trials member, former Australian representative, Adrian Harry, along with a handy crew of section setters – so stay tuned!

Here is the full 2020 Trials SA calendar – to put on the fridge, the one in the house, or the one in the shed – your choice;