Final last-minute preparations are currently underway ahead of the gate-dropping on this weekend’s Easter Motocross Spectacular at Port Pirie Motorcycle Club, and boy, is 2024 going to be a year to remember! As 2024 marks the special 100-year birthday celebration and a spectacular prize pool of $18,000 up for grabs across all the classes, you’re going to want to spend your Easter in Pirie.
Of course, it wouldn’t be Easter in Port Pirie without the traditional season starter of the 2024 Boats and Bikes King of the Gulf, 2024 AB Chem South Australian Women’s Cup, and a look back in time with the 2024 Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf. Nudging 200 riders entered and over 300 bikes set to ride on the weekend, there will be no shortage of volunteers to blow out the candles on the cake.
Returning as the 2023 King of the Gulf reigning Champion, Siegah Ward will be keen to show what he is made of against 23 of SA’s motocross standout talents, including the likes of fellow Pro MX rider Brett Metcalfe and 2023 SAMX Championship runner-up Levi McManus. This year’s King of the Gulf honour comes with more than just acclaim; it comes with a generous $3000 prize to bring home and a potential $1000 opportunity for winning all four legs.
As the curtains prepare to rise on the 2024 NYRSTAR Prince of the Gulf, the competition appears as fierce as ever. Joining the field, Pro MX 3 competitor Kye Little could be a hot favourite for the Prince of the Gulf Crown, but 2024 remains wide open for anyone to seize.
The SA Women’s Cup is set to heat up as we see AB Chem come on board as the naming sponsor for 2024, with the winner receiving $1000 for her weekend’s efforts. The year’s title won’t be an easy task, with returning title holder Amy Bartsch back to defend against the talents of Stephanie Cutler and Emma Haylock – just to name a few.
Joining the party for the first time in 2024, we see the introduction of the Junior 125/250cc Development Cup on Sunday, allowing our next generation junior riders to experience the rough senior track and get a peek under the curtain at the competitors they will be facing in the near future.
It wouldn’t be an Easter spectacular without taking a step back in time to the past era with Smart Refrigeration Classic King of the Gulf returning, as a total of 69 bikes from bygone eras take to the track again across the vintage classes.
Brendan Smart, President of the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club was quoted saying “I am so excited for the huge weekend ahead for the club and couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the special 100th birthday year. We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the response from the Motocross community. With over 300 entries, this is the first time in a long time that we have had a weekend of packed gates. I want to thank everyone for all the hard work that has been put in ahead of this weekend’s spectacular event and the club couldn’t be more excited”.
As for Easter plans, very few levels up to the bar of what Port Pirie has in store for fans young and old, so do yourself a favour and put the Port Pirie Motorcycle Club Easter Spectacular at the top of your list!
Spectator Entry Fees
Saturday –
- Under 16: Free
- Adults: $5.00
Sunday –
- Adults: $15.00
- Concession: $7.00
- Child (8 to 16 years): $5.00
- Children (Under 8 years): Free
- Family (2 children/2 adult): $35.00
- Programs: $3.00
**Cash only**
Gates Open 8am – Practice / Racing from 9am.
 |
 |
 |