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#WHATSONWEDNESDAY THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND, March 14 & 15

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#WHATSONWEDNESDAY THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND, March 14 & 15

This weekend sees 2 events to sink your teeth into, covering 2 disciplines of our sport and 1 of them is special as it remembers a great figure in the sport who passed way too early – so it will be yet another great weekend’s spectating on offer!

FRIDAY NIGHT IS SPEEDWAY NIGHT AGAIN!

Join Sidewinders for Friday night speedway with the running of the Roy Bitmead Memorial Cup in honor of one of their founders Roy Bitmead.

Gates open 5.30pm, racing from 7.30pm. as always a fully stocked canteen with great hot food. Eighth st Wingfield. See you trackside!

& SUNDAY – DYNAMIC TRIALS SERIES, ROUND 6 – THE FINALE!

From the AJS MTC; Entries are still open and will be taken on the day – get in a FINAL warm up before TROY Series SA 2020 kicks off in 2 WEEKS TIME!

WHEN: Sunday, March 15TH from 9.30am to 2.00pm

WHERE: MSA Junior Development Park, North Terrace Wingfield

CONTACT: Peter Arnold; 0438 100 310

SA RIDERS KICK OFF THEIR ASBK ASSAULT FOR 2020!

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, Trials

 

SA RIDERS KICK OFF THEIR ASBK ASSAULT FOR 2020!

9 riders from SA headed to the Island over the weekend for round 1 of the 2020 ASBK, run alongside the opening round of the WSBK. Well done to all of our riders chasing an ARRC in 2020 and we look forward to following your journey this year!

The 9 riders from SA are;

Superbike; Dan Falzon, Arthur Sissis, Evan Byles

Supersport; Nic Liminton, Dallas Skeer, Ty Lynch

Supersport 300; Olly, Mitch & Jordy Simpson

 

All have varying results to start the season, and here’s a race report or 2 from some of our riders – with others to be published when they come to hand.

Also attached are the points from the Superbike & Supersport classes after the weekend, Supersport 300 to be published when they come to hand!

Link to all results here; http://www.computime.com.au/meetings/index?MeetID=2020/WSBK_20/

 

Daniel Falzon #25

Race weekend done ✅

We finished overall 6th position here at Phillip Island for the first round of ASBK.

I’m happy to come away with a bag of points, it’s a solid start to the season and we’re slowly but surely improving bike set up with the new Dunlop tyres.

The weekend however, wasn’t without some mishaps! A puncture in qualifying and then an oil leak in race 3 causing my right foot to slip off the pegs frequently didn’t make laps any easier!

Thanks to the JD Race Team for their efforts, it’s amazing what a task it is pre-season to prepare a competitive Superbike team but hats off to everyone involved.

📸 – Half Light Photographic

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Dallas Skeer Racing

A positive weekend at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit at round 1 of ASBK – Australian Superbikes even though the position wasn’t the best I felt the most comfortable yet at Phillip Island.

After limited time due to practise being cut short because of rain, I went into qualifying unsure on what the outcome might be.

Ended up 13th on the grid and off the pace of my usual lap times. Race 1 saw me finish 11th and get a lot better PB time. Races 2 and 3 were similar with battles with the group I was in.

Overall I finished 11th for the round which is not ideal but considering how tight the times were and that I always struggled at this track we are happy.

Full write up to follow…

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Ty Lynch Racing

First outing as a team together, and our first hard weekend of many together, a lot of work went in over the weekend to make some form of a positive outcome, I’m disappointed in the result as a whole but at the same time happy to have gathered valuable points in the championship after the start of the weekend was looking as bad as it was.

Riding with an injury like that isn’t easy by all means but when the helmet was on we were focused and had no complaints, next round will be better and I look forward to the challenges that the season holds.

Thank you to the team and everyone behind us it’s a long season and we have a lot too look forward to this year.

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Wow, what a race!!! 😃 Massive congratulations to Nic Liminton #27 for an awesome result landing 3rd place in the first race of the Australian Supersport Championship Nic. Fantastic results mate!

 

2020 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championship Points

Pos Name Machine Pole R1 R2 R3 Total
1 Wayne MAXWELL Ducati V4R 1 25 25 25 76
2 Cru HALLIDAY Yamaha 20 20 20 60
3 Josh WATERS Suzuki 18 15 18 51
4 Bryan STARING Kawasaki 17 17 15 49
5 Troy HERFOSS Honda 16 16 16 48
6 Daniel FALZON Yamaha 14 14 13 41
7 Arthur SISSIS Suzuki 15 10 12 37
8 Mike JONES Ducati 18 17 35
9 Jed METCHER Suzuki 12 11 10 33
10 Glenn ALLERTON BMW 5 12 14 31

 

ASBK Supersport Championship Points

Pos Name Pole R1 R2 R3 Total
1 Oli BAYLISS 1 25 20 25 71
2 Tom TOPARIS 20 25 20 65
3 Nic LIMINTON 18 16 16 50
4 Tom EDWARDS 17 14 18 49
5 Max STAUFFER 15 18 14 47
6 Jack HYDE 16 15 15 46
7 Broc PEARSON 13 11 13 37
8 Ted COLLINS 12 13 12 37
9 Jack PASSFIELD 17 17 34
10 Aidan HAYES 11 9 11 31
11 Dallas SKEER 10 10 9 29
12 Ty LYNCH 9 8 10 27

 

Shout out also to young trials gun, Hayden Eardley and his dad, Mark. They travelled to Phillip Island on the weekend to be part of the Oset Bikes Downunder display and demo, with the young Aussie Champ doing what he does so well on the electric trials bikes! great to see a South Aussie rider get to ride on a stage as big as an WSBK/ASBK round at Australia’s most famous circuit!

Mark is 2nd from left in front, with Hayden far right in the pic below.

 

ENTRIES FOR THE MUNGEREE EASTER TRIAL – ARE NOW OPEN!

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

ENTRIES FOR THE MUNGEREE EASTER TRIAL – ARE NOW OPEN!

Entries for the very first Easter trial at Mungeree, in the Southern Flinders Ranges of SA are now open! Co-hosted by Team Hogan and the Keyneton MCC, riders can enter through their Ridernet profile, with a full range of classes available, as well as 2 woolshed dinners – Saturday & Sunday nights – plus an Easter Egg Hunt on the Sunday morning for the kids!

Here’s what’s on offer!

Fantastic loop of sections – and 2 of them being a 2 day event

Great onsite camping – along with a lot of fireside talk!

Coaching & Practice on Friday arvo and Monday morning

Lots of logs, some great creeks, rocky outcrops, the Widowmaker hill, great views of the Gulf – and a few more logs!

PLUS: A Sunday morning Easter Egg Hunt for the kids

OH –did we mention the awesome food (the real reason we head to Mungeree each year) The Woolshed Dinners – will be held Saturday and Sunday nights (it’s not only great food, but the monies raised help get Connor overseas each year), with all riders to be emailed the menu and payment options when they enter, plus scroll down to see it as well.

Classes available will be – with the nameplate colour to match the class entering!

GREEN                   TRIAL 1 (formally Expert solo)

RED                         TRIAL 2 (formally A Grade Solo)                       A GRADE SIDECAR               

YELLOW               TRIAL 3 (formally B Grade Solo)                        B GRADE SIDECAR                                    

BLUE                      TRIAL 4 (formally C Grade Solo)                        HISTORIC BLUE                                                                    

WHITE                   TRIAL 5 (formally Clubman solo)                      HISTORIC WHITE                                  JUNIOR A (boys & girls)    

BLACK                                                                                                   CLASSIC SIDECAR                                 JUNIOR B (boys & girls)

ORANGE                NON COMP SOLO & SIDECAR                            NOVICE                                                      MINI TRIAL

 

ALSO: Riders will be able to enter only one day if they choose, and the classes will be named;

Senior Solo Saturday, Senior Solo Sunday

Junior Solo Saturday, Junior Solo Sunday

Sidecar Saturday, Sidecar Sunday

Novice Solo Saturday, Novice Solo Sunday

Novice Sidecar Saturday, Novice Sidecar Sunday

There will be no set classes to enter for the single day entry, but riders are still asked to have their name-plate colour matching the line they intend to ride.

 

Entry fees have been set to make it an affordable weekend for all families;

2 DAY;   Senior Solo $70.00 Sidecar $90.00, Junior $30.00, (competitive or non-competitive)

1 DAY;   Senior Solo $55.00 Sidecar $80.00, Junior $25.00, (competitive or non-competitive)

A ‘junior entrant’ is classed as a full time student living at home – proof may be asked for at events!

2 DAY; Novice, Solo $30.00, Sidecar $60.00.

1 DAY; Novice, Solo $25.00, Sidecar $50.00.

Novice is open to all senior riders (over 16 years) who are non-graded, new to the sport and wish to experience trials and is non-competitive. Riders will have run of section. No rider on any grading list, in any grade is permitted to enter.

   

Mungeree joins a great list of events in SA over Easter – making all riders and spectators spoilt for choice in 2020!

Also on offer will be;

  • Round 2 of the SA Road Racing Championships(and The Easter Cup) at Mac Park and hosted by the Mount Gambier MCC – with entries now open!
  • The annual King of the Gulf motocross meeting at Port Pirie, which also features the Prince and Classic King of the Gulf, along with the 2020 SA Women’s Motocross Cup
  • The Baker/Bitmead Meeting for junior speedway aces at Sidewinders Speedway at Wingfield
  • And there will also be the 2nd Morgan MCC Club Day for 2020 on Easter Monday – just to finish the weekend off just right!

 

 

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 29 & MAR 1

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Road Racing, Speedway, Trials

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 29 & MAR 1

This weekend sees 3 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 3 disciplines of our sport and 2 of them right next door to each other – so another great weekend’s spectating is on offer – plus Gillman, Riverland & Tea Tree Gully will all be open for those wanting to have a spin around an MX track!

The big event for this weekend is Mount Gambier’s annual Classic Master of Mac Park, which will also feature the Laurie Fox Memorial SA Sidecar Championships – well worth the trip to the Mount with the swag for 3 days – yes, 3 days as it starts Friday – of great bitumen action!

Here is the lowdown on the event;

125 entries, including an awesome 30 Sidecars

Entry $10.00 per day or $15.00 per weekend

Under 16 free

Canteen and Bar facilities available.

Camping available $10.00 per person per night under 16 free

For full details of the event and all it entails – check out their website www.macparkraceway.org.au or Facebook page!

                     

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH & MARCH 1ST

This weekend will again see neighbours, the MSA Junior Development Park and Sidewinders Junior Speedway at Wingfield host events almost back-to-back, with Sidewinders hosting their Blast from the Past Meeting, with their gates opening from 5.30pm and the action hotting up from 7.30pm on Saturday, with the JDP hosting the AJS MTC’s Dynamic Trials Series round 5 from 9.30am on Sunday morning.

And from Sidewinders; Adults $5.00, kids free and with full canteen facilities…. see you trackside!

And from the AJS MTC; Entries are still open and will be taken on the day – get in a warm up before TROY Series SA 2020 kicks off in March!

SIDEWINDERS U16 JUNIOR SPEEDWAY’S ‘BLAST FROM THE PAST’ MEETING

WHEN: Saturday, February 29th, from 5.30pm

WHERE: Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway, Eighth Street Wingfield

CONTACT: Meredith Sterry; 0410256992

AJS MTC’s DYNAMIC TRIALS SERIES – ROUND 5

WHEN: Sunday, March 1st from 9.30am to 2.00pm

WHERE: MSA Junior Development Park, North Terrace Wingfield

CONTACT: Peter Arnold; 0438 100 310

       

         

THE FIRST MUNGEREE EASTER TRIAL TO JOIN A HUGE EASTER LINE UP IN SA!

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

After many years of talking about running an Easter trial in South Australia to cater for all those who don’t travel interstate over the Easter break, it has been decided that 2020 will be the year to give it a try for the first time and the venue will be SA’s favourite, the Mungeree Homestead at Bangor in the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The home of the Hogan family, and SA’s Trials des Nations Team Australia member and World Trial Championship competitor, Connor, the weekend will be co-hosted by the Keyneton MCC (with thanks) and will feature all of the usual Mungeree goodness;

Fantastic loop of sections – and 2 of them being a 2 day event

The Woolshed Dinner – BUT 2 of them this time, Saturday and Sunday nights (it’s not only great food, but the monies raised help get Connor overseas each year!)

Great onsite camping – along with a lot of fireside talk! 

Coaching & Practice on Friday arvo and Monday morning

Lots of logs, some great creeks, rocky outcrops, the Widowmaker hill, great views of the Gulf looking towards Port Augusta – and more logs! 

PLUS: A sunday morning Easter Egg Hunt for the kids

OH – and did we mention the awesome food (the real reason we head to Mungeree each year) and loop of sections! 

ENTRIES: Will open soon and will be available through Ridernet – stay tuned – with the supp regs also featuring all of the catering details, as well as how to find Mungeree if you’ve never experienced the beauty of the place before!

Mungeree will now join a great list of events in SA over Easter – making all riders and spectators spoilt for choice in 2020!

Also on offer will be;

Round 2 of the SA Road Racing Championships (and The Easter Cup) at Mac Park and hosted by the Mount Gambier MCC

The annual King of the Gulf motocross meeting at Port Pirie, which also features the Prince and Classic King of the Gulf, along with the 2020 SA Women’s Motocross Cup

The Baker/Bitmead Meeting for junior speedway aces at Sidewinders Speedway at Wingfield

And there will also be the 2nd Morgan MCC Club Day for 2020 on Easter Monday – just to finish the weekend off just right! 

         

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 15 & 16

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, Speedway, Trials

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 15 & 16

This weekend sees 2 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 2 disciplines of our sport and right next door to each other – so another great weekend’s spectating is on offer – plus there is a Ride Day on at Mallala on Saturday as well!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH & 16TH

This weekend will see neighbours, the MSA Junior Development Park and Sidewinders Junior Speedway at Wingfield host events almost back-to-back, with Sidewinders hosting their prestigious Graham Baker Shield Meeting, with their gates opening from 5.30pm and the action hotting up from 7.30pm on Saturday, with the JDP hosting the AJS MTC’s Dynamic Trials Series round 4 from 9.30am on Sunday morning.

And from Sidewinders; it’s on again.. the race night that honours one of our founders, Graham Baker, with the running of the Graham Baker Shield. This is one of Sidewinders most prestigious race nights. Join us for a great night of junior speedway!

Adults $5.00, kids free and with full canteen facilities…. see you trackside!

And from the AJS MTC; Entries are still open and will be taken on the day – get in a warm up before TROY Series SA 2020 kicks off in March!

SIDEWINDERS U16 JUNIOR SPEEDWAY’S ‘GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD’ MEETING

WHEN: Saturday, February 15th, from 5.30pm

WHERE: Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway, Eighth Street Wingfield

CONTACT: Meredith Sterry; 0410256992

AJS MTC’s DYNAMIC TRIALS SERIES – ROUND 4

WHEN: Sunday, February 16th from 9.30am to 2.00pm

WHERE: MSA Junior Development Park, North Terrace Wingfield

CONTACT: Peter Arnold; 0438 100 310

 

MALLALA MOTORSPORT PARK RIDE DAY – HOSTED BY CAFNIX

From the Event page on the Mallala Motorsport Park Facebook page

Bring your bikes out for our first ride day of 2020 and check out the new Northern Hairpin!

Please note:
– Each entry must be purchased in a separate transaction.
– Online entries ($160) will close Midnight, Thursday 13th February 2020.
– Remaining places will be open to register on the day ($180).

Entry fee includes;
– 6 x 15 minute on track sessions (groups of maximum 35 on track at a time)

Gates & sign on open at 8am, with the first group on track at 9am.
Sessions end at 4pm.

Groups are based on speed and experience.
Groups are flexible; if you get quicker through the day, or if you get tired and slow down, you can move up or down a group.
For rider safety, the number of riders in each group is limited.

YELLOW Group: Beginner Riders. Laptimes over 1.35. Passing allowed on OUTSIDE ONLY.
GREEN Group: Intermediate Riders. Laptimes between 1.24–1.34. Passing allowed on OUTSIDE ONLY
BLUE Group: Advanced Riders. Laptimes between 1.16–1.23. Passing allowed ANYWHERE.
RED Group: RACE Riders. Laptimes under 1.16. Passing allowed ANYWHERE.

Notes:
These events are run under an MA Permit, if you do not hold an annual MA Licence, you will be required to purchase a day licence with your entry.

Powered garages can be purchased with your entry or on the day for an additional fee ($50).
(max 2 bikes per garage).

Please note: if you are under 18, a parent/guardian must accompany you to the event & must co-sign all disclaimers/waivers.

Coaching is available, by appointment only.
Please contact Roy Ankan on 0433 713 832 or Alessandro Malatesta on 0407 716 344 at least a week in advance to arrange.

Fuel (E85, 98 & ELF Race 102) is available at the track.

Bikes must be fit for purpose;
• Check the operation of your brakes, suspension and levers.
• Bikes can have road tyres with legal tread or slicks
• Tape up all glass (e.g. lights and mirrors) or remove
• Check there are no obvious fluid leaks.
• Check there are no loose panels, bolts or clips.
• Check the chain for correct tension.
• You must have a good ADR approved full face helmet
• You will need to have full leathers. If two piece, they must zip together
• Gloves that cover all skin
• Leather boots that cover all skin
• Long hair must be secured, use a hair net, balaclava or beanie to keep it tucked in.
• A back protector is recommended to prevent spinal injury.
• No helmet cameras or timing are permissible at ride days.

Please feel free to invite your friends and family to come and watch your experience, there is no admission charge.

Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the Raceway Canteen.

THIS IS NOT A RACE DAY – respect those around you, ride safe and have fun!