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THE KESSNER RACE TEAM – DEVELOPING SA’S RISING OFF ROAD STARS!

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

THE KESSNER RACE TEAM – DEVELOPING SA’S RISING OFF ROAD STARS!

With the final SAORC rounds coming up at the end of August, Kessner Race Team will finish off the season with its third Junior Rider invited under the team tent.

Seeing a hole in junior development for the Off road discipline, team owner, Roger Kessner and team manager, Scott Billing put together a program to help young junior riders and their families gain valuable experience by being part of the Kessner team for a weekend.

Two riders have already participated in the program, gaining an enormous amount of knowledge and bike advice plus support that will hopefully help them continue to chase their dreams and goals.

Clay Burnett blended in well at rounds 4 & 5, lapping up as much as he could and applying it so well that he won his class on Saturday and placed 2nd on the Sunday.

The program has been embraced by the whole team with the junior riders being taken under the wings of the senior lads as they bring them into the close nit family vibe which is a signature mark of the Kessner Team.  

They are also given access to all products and equipment as well as having head suspension guru Grant Beale (Bike Tune) on hand all weekend. Grant takes a very hands on approach and is valuable in getting the best out of each rider’s bike relevant to the track conditions for that day. This has been a high point for the previous two riders as well as the mentoring and fun had along the way.

Of course, all of this could not be possible without the valued relationship the team has with its sponsors. The team are proud that the following parties have put their confidence in them, and have provided their ongoing support as sponsors throughout the year.

Kessner Motorcycles  THOR MX Australia  SPY MX Australia   Pirelli Moto  Motorex Australia  Garden Grove Supplies  Bike Tune

FB    www.facebook.com/kessner.motorcycles

Instagram   kessner_race_team 

TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

Filed Under: Coaches, News, State Championship, Trials

TUNGKILLO TRIALS COACHING IN AUGUST

Following the great day at the recent Tungkillo Coaching Day the AJS MTC are organising another, and especially in the lead up to the Trialsport & Global Racing Oil 2019 SA Trial Championship that is being held at Mungeree on August 17 & 18.

Sunday, August 4th, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Hoads Woolshed Rd, Tungkillo

Head coach; Rob White

ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME

Enquiries; Peter Arnold

0438 100 310 ride@trialsport.com.au

Sup regs, online entry, catering & meal options for the 2019 SA Trial Championships, also being run by SA’s premier trials club, the AJS MTC, in conjunction with Team Hogan; www.trialsport.com.au/entries

PENULTIMATE ROUNDS OF THE 2019 SAORC – THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH

Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC, State Championship

PENULTIMATE ROUNDS OF THE 2019 SAORC – THIS WEEKEND AT KEITH

This weekend sees the reigning MSA Club of the Year host rounds 4 & 5 of the 2019 SAORC, supported by partners WSB Distributers, KTM & Husqvarna, with this being the penultimate rounds of the 2019 Championship. The final rounds will be held at Coonalpyn on August 31 & September 1, which will also be rounds 8 & 9 of the 2019 Australian Off Road Championship, with entries for this round opening next Monday, the day after these rounds!

 

 

With this weekend being hosted by the Keith & Districts MCC, it is great that a number of the South East’s talented riders will be in action this weekend, with the following members of the host club throwing a leg over;

Seniors

Jayden Pilgrim               Pro Open Class

Jaxon Rayner                 C1 Clubman class

Jordan Rayner               C3 Clubman Class

Juniors

Archer Colwill                J1 Junior Class

Davey Gear           J1 Junior Class

Ollie Gear             JJ Junior Class

Mitch Goldsmith  JJ Junior Class

Jaxon Rayner currently sits 4th in C1, and after missing out on points at round 1 is chasing down the leaders, led by Olly Simpson,  to get back into a podium position, while Jordan & Jayden will be riding their first rounds of 2019 this weekend.

In the Juniors, Davey Gear is in a big battle with Lachlan Metcalf in the J1 Class, with Lachlan holding a 3 point lead over the Keith member, with Archer Colwill sitting in 8th after missing round 1, while Davey’s younger brother, Oliie, currently leads the JJ Class, with 3 round wins from 3 starts so far, with Mitch about to have his first ride this weekend.

Good luck to these members of the Keith & Districts MCC, a club that runs events at SA Championship level in more than one discipline, enduro and motocross, as they also have their great motocross venue, Andy Caldecott Park, so if you are keen to ride or race and live in the central areas of the South East of SA, Keith may be the club for you.

 

In the premier classes, Pro & Outright Senior – it’s a case of the youngsters chasing the ‘older’ hands, with Cooper Sheidow (3rd), Will Price (4th) and Nathan Howe (5th) chasing Riley Graham (currently 1st) and defending Champ, Andy Wilksch (2nd), with the 3 younger guys currently ripping it up in the EJ Class in the AORC as well!

In the J4 Class for juniors, the battle to become the SA#1 junior for 2019 is still well up in the air, with Samuel Pretscherer currently holding Zak Crafter, Mitchell Stanway and Alex Kreig at bay, with Charlie Milton on the charge after not scoring any points at round 1 and looking to make up lost ground!

For a look at all the points’ tables for all classes, junior & senior, follow the link and check them out!

https://www.saoffroadchampionships.com/pts/

 

ROUNDS FOUR & FIVE – THE NEED TO KNOW!

RACING STARTS

8.00am Saturday

8.30am Sunday

FORMAT

Saturday 27th – will be a Cross Country, in three separate races, of the duration below.

  • Race 1 (KTM Course) – JUNIOR (JJ & J1) – (5 Kms) – Duration 1.5 Hours includes sight lap
  • Race 2 – (WSB Distributors Course) JUNIOR (J2, J3, J4) – (16 Kms) – Cross Country – Duration 2 Hours includes sight lap
  • Race 3 – (WSB Distributors Course) SENIORS – Cross Country – (16 Kms) – Duration 3 Hours includes sight lap

Sunday 28th – will be a sprint format, with all classes racing all day.

  • KTM Course 1- JUNIOR (JJ & J1) – (5 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.
  • WSB Distributors Internal Course 2 – JUNIOR (J2, J3, J4) – (7 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.
  • WSB Distributors outside Course 3 – SENIORS – (8.5 Kms) – will remain on the same course all day.

TERRAIN Soft sandy loam over clay, scrubby mallee with sand.

FACILITIES – CAMPING ALLOWED Friday – Strictly From 12.00pm onwards. There is no charge for camping and camping is available in the pit area. Camp / open fires – Open fires are permitted provided they are in a contained fire container/brazier or contained fire pit. Fires from 5.30pm to 6.00am. All fires must be extinguished by 6am Saturday & Sunday. Gas cookers are allowed.

TOILETS & SHOWERS Available on site

MOBILE COVERAGE Telstra 4G/3G okay depending on height and area, other networks unknown.

CATERING OPTIONS Full canteen facilities available with BBQ, Roast Meat Rolls and other options. Bar facilities and coffee van available.

FIRSTCARE MEDICAL has been organised for the event and will be in-attendance from 8.00 am on both race days.

DOGS & FOOTWEAR Please note: NO Animals or mini bikes (except those entered and human aid dogs) are not permitted at the event. NO open footwear.

DIRECTIONS FROM KEITH TO THE VENUE From the main township of Keith turn right from the Dukes Highway onto Emu Flat Road. Travel along Emu Flat road for 12kms then turn left onto Dark Island Well Road (MBL Protein Sign). Continue along Dark island well road for 13kms until ‘Tamboore’ gateway at the end of the road (1467 Dark Island Well Road), follow driveway and signage until entering pit area\

 

ENTRIES HAVE NOW OPENED FOR ‘THE GIL’ – ROUND 5 OF THE 2019 SART CHAMPIONSHIP

Filed Under: News, Reliability, State Championship

ENTRIES HAVE NOW OPENED FOR ‘THE GIL’ – ROUND 5 OF THE 2019 SART CHAMPIONSHIP

SART Championship

Entries have now opened for Round 5 of the 2019 SA Reliability Trials Championships, the Levis MCC’s annual Gil Harris Reliability Trial, held in and around the town of Mallala.

The traditional first event after the ’24’, to be again held on the 2nd Saturday in August (the 10th), will again be a day night event, and will feature 9 competitive sections this year – so if you like loamy conditions and weaving in and out of scrubby sections, with little or no rocks – get your entry in now! 

As you can see above – this is also the 30th Anniversary of Levis running their event in the Mallala district after moving the event from the Strathalbyn areas south of Adelaide.

Here is the direct link to entries:

https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com/EventManager/EM_RegEventInformation.aspx?EventId=39%2bRiPMu1VUcU7%2fI3qDS0tmchmw33aqq

Photos courtesy of the brilliant Thomas Ware Photography – FOUR07 IMAGES

FIRE UP & HEAD WEST – ROUND 3 OF THE 2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND AT CEDUNA

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship, State Championship

FIRE UP & HEAD WEST – ROUND 3 OF THE 2019 SAMX CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND AT CEDUNA

This weekend sees round 3 of the Eagle Trailers & Campers 2019 SA Motocross Championships head west to the West Coast MCC’s awesome venue at Ceduna.

Returning for the first time in a few years, the West Coast MCC have gone all out to make everyone’s stay the best it can be – free camping onsite and a great roast dinner on the Saturday night – get around it, it’s going to be a great weekend of close racing, and with this being the penultimate round of the Championship, every point is going to count!

 

Below is the final message coming out of the Club before this weekend, as well as the final rider’s instructions & entry list.

“Please find the final instructions and rider list (at 9am this morning) attached for Round 3 of the 2019 Eagle Campers & Trailers SA MX Championship at West Coast MCC.
A huge appreciation to everyone who has supported this event. We hope you have a truly amazing weekend.
Special mention to the Larwood Family, who having just arrived home from Italy on Wednesday, have unpacked and re-packed to travel here this weekend. That is dedication.
Safe travels everyone. Stop and enjoy the special things and amazing places that you will only find on the Eyre Peninsula.”
West Coast MCC

2019 Ceduna Rider Entries

Ceduna Final Instructions 2019

24 HOUR THOUGHTS – THE DAY AFTER!

Filed Under: News, Reliability, State Championship

24 HOUR THOUGHTS

Social media being the creation it is, after an event many riders put up their thoughts on the event, as well as how they went and any thanks to sponsors and supporters who helped them on the day. Here is a short run down on the thoughts of a few of the riders (and supporters) who rode the 24 Hour Trial on the weekend, and includes riders, passengers, experts & clubman, as well as a couple of rookies as well!

 

Scott Richardson

 

What a weekend. Thank you Matt Lee for a great ride in the 24 Hour Reliability Trial. So good to be back on the bike after such a long break. Thanks for your huge effort preparing the bike Matt you did a great job. 

Big thanks to all the friends and family who supported us for the weekend. 
Thanks also to Barossa Motorcycles, Barossa Pool Services and Haynes Welding & Fabrication for their support.

 

Caroline Wilksch

Thank you to Wundy for getting us home. Despite a number of bike issues we managed to finish the 24 Hour! 

Massive thanks to the Organising Committee, generous land holders, officials, all the control keepers and anyone else involved. Incredible to see this event run year after year on the generosity of volunteers!!! 

Congrats to all the finishers, hard luck to those who didn’t … always next year.
Thanks Pam for following us around all event, keeping food and fluids up and encouraging us! Photo credit the amazing Jen Shanks xx

 

Sean Throup

Well that’s 14 from 14. I started my first 24hr 15 years ago, I have only missed one year, making that 14starts and 14finishes. Thank you to all my family and friends for supporting me and being out there cheering me on, but mostly my wife for letting me do it. Haha. And still after 14 years it is the best feeling and a great achievement to finish the @24hourtrial. I reckon 11 of these finishes have been on WR450F’s so a true testament to the bike @yamahamotoraus. Another big thankyou goes to Greg Slats from GS moto for helping me get there every year.

 

Hayley Schultz (first ever reliability trial!)

Soooooooo…… WE DID IT…… WE FINISHED THE 24 HOUR…. omg the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Thank you to Kristy Krunchy Schultz for trusting me on the side and looking after me… Thank you to ALL the supporters, family and friends. At the time… I absolutely hated it and struggled but now… I did actually enjoy it…haha. If anyone has any photos or that feel free to send them thru… can’t believe I finished….

 

Jessica Giles

OMG we did it! 

2019 24 Hour Reliability Trial – done! So very excited that Jamie and I got our #2from2, we should retire before we jeopardise our perfect record Jamie!

So proud of my brother for keeping us safe for that long journey, and our sidecar, she’s amazing! 

Things can and usually do go wrong in this event, just as happened this year, so to finish this event with bodies and bike (mostly) intact is a huge blessing.

I love the difference in how Jamie and I celebrate, give him all the alcohol and I’ll just have a hot chocolate please!

Many people to thank for many things, but right now rest and relief that is done!

 

From Darlene Jenke about Rhys Jenke, (another 24 Hour rookie)

#stamina, #endurance, #physicaltiredness, #mentalfatigue #familysupport, #awesomemates, #24hrreliabiltytrial, #crashes, #finished
Well Rhys Jenke we are so proud of you. Completing your first full 24hr motorbike reliability trial. It was tough, a few hiccups, but you achieved your goal pushing through your tough moments & your physical & mental exhaustion to achieve your goal. We are so happy & relieved!! You made it. Thank you to your awesome mates for their encouragement & support to help you achieve your goal.

Thanks Liam Sander for keeping a corner of your eye on him occasionally whilst trying to race as well. Well done on your finish and hope the knee is ok. Congratulations to cousin Damien Jenke on an awesome ride as well. Thanks family, friends & all the well wishes throughout the race. Rhys you did it and remember the bike is repairable. Congratulations mate!

 

Nathanael House

Sliding into Monday feeling a bit sore after completing the 24hr Reliability Trial over the weekend.

The stages were quite challenging with all types of terrain as the well as the dealing with the rain, cold and wind. But feel so good to complete it.

Just want to say a massive thank you to my sponsors as well as friends that came out to support and but a huge thank you to Daniel Annear for staying up all night, following me around and supporting me, really meant a lot knowing I had someone at each section.

Also a big thanks to all the volunteers that made this event happen.

 

Sam Florance

Absolutely stoked to have finished this year’s 24 Hour Reliability Trial. After a devastating DNF last year we were on a mission to finish this one. The end of lap one brought me a pierced radiator hose which tried to put me out early. Fortunately with a little bit of bush mechanics I was able to fix it well enough to get my steel horse going again at a cost of around 3 min trail time.

About 6hrs after we also had and encounter with a hidden tree branch in the dark which smashed one of my front lights. Luckily the LED globe was not damaged and I was able to continue.

Also had to play auto electrician in the dark to fix some wiring that threatened to put us out.

The track was rocky and tough, but also had some high speed MX style grass tracks thrown in for a bit of fun which I really enjoyed. 
All in all it was a very eventful event that kept us on our toes and can’t wait to tackle it again next year.

Dad put the hard yards in all week prior preparing my bike for war after the Hattah tried to wreck it. Without his support I wouldn’t have made the start line. 
Thank you to my sponsors; Ficifolia Lodge Kangaroo Island Sth Australia, Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action, Little Sahara, Kangaroo Island, Turner’s Tyre Service Dunlop Super Dealer and Castrol. Your continued support is invaluable. Also thankyou to my awesome wife Melissa Florance and family for allowing me to do what I love.

THANK YOU

 

Andrew Hank

Had a bloody fun ’19 24 hour, easy as track apart from a couple of k’s of rocks leaving SAPMAC control, and the muddy creek held up well at the Velocette  control. Didn’t lay it down or touch the tools /spares apart from the airfilters.
The lil’ 3fiddy is a joy to steer ,jump, hop and smash those dam rocks with the Biketune Suspension, and not once did it set a wheel wrong.
Thanx to the others riders around me for a great night of banter and laughs, Caden Rogers, Mackenzie Camp, Michael Kerin, Matthew Aimann.

Was cool to see the young guns having a red hot dip all night, enjoyed playing the fox and the hound with you Caden, thanx for keeping me going.
Thanx for the words of encouragement from all the friendly faces at the fuel stops and controls.

Thanx must go to #coastktm ,#Kessners, #platinumlighting, #Biketune,
#HEBO

 

Steve Sparkes (Rally Class)

Another great weekend of riding at the 24. Thanks to carol, paul and Lee-anne for coming up yesterday and the rally guys for making it so enjoyable. Really enjoyed today.

Highlight for today was getting a chance to do some training for the X-games. I think I shall call it “the sudden superman with a shitty pants landing”, nailed it too I might add.

 

Huge thanks to these riders, etc for their thoughts & photographs, and Jen Shanks from Pretend Photography for her awesome pics as well!