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THE SART FINALE AT CLARE, ALONG WITH JUNIOR SPEEDWAY & HISTORIC SCRAMBLES MAKE FOR A GREAT WEEKEND’S CHOICE!
THE SART FINALE AT CLARE, ALONG WITH JUNIOR SPEEDWAY & HISTORIC SCRAMBLES MAKE FOR A GREAT WEEKEND’S CHOICE!
Looking for a motorcycle fix this weekend?? Well, head north Saturday, back to Wingfield Saturday evening and then to Pirie on Sunday for a perfect weekend with 3 disciplines and 3 great events, coving juniors and seniors in action!
ALSO: There are a multitude of Club Events, RPA Ride Days and much more also on offer over the next few weeks – get onto your Ridernet profile, hit the events calendar and check out all of your options to throwing a leg over – seriously, the season is not winding down at all!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25
ROUND 7, 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELABILITY TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE BERYL PEARCE RELIABILITY TRIAL @ CLARE
The venue is Clare Showgrounds at the CLUB ROOMS, NOT in the Pavilion as per previous years. This year the club is holding a day round. Open Class riders will start from 10.01am.
Excellent and delicious catering will be available from Main Control all day from 7:30am provided by The CMCC Members. Card payment facilities available at catering.
Maps & programmes will be available at Main Control, with well over 100 entries, including an excellent 26 sidecars fronting the starter in 2021!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25
SEASON 2021/22 OPENING NIGHT @ SIDEWINDERS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26
2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HISTORIC SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ PORT PIRIE
Canteen open all day, with racing from 9.00am
ALSO – PUT THESE 2 GREAT EVENTS IN YOUR DIARY!
ROUND 4, 2021 SA ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ MASTER OF MAC PARK @ MOUNT GAMBIER – OCTOBER 1-3
More info to come!
2021 BAROSSA VINTAGE HILL CLIMB @ COLLINGROVE – OCTOBER 3
More info to come!
ENTRIES/NOMINATIONS STILL OPEN FOR;
ROUND 3 & 4 2021 SA OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP @ HARROGATE – OCTOBER 9-10
SIDEWINDERS CLUB MEETING @ SIDEWINDERS – OCTOBER 9
THE FINAL ROUND OF TROY Series SA, THE MAX GRAETZ TRIAL @ TUNGKILLO – OCTOBER 17
AUSTRALIAN SIDECARCROSS ASSOCIATIONS 2021 MURRAY WILLIAMS CUP @ MONARTO – OCTOBER 17
PHIL McCURTAYNE GILLMAN CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS @ GILLMAN – OCTOBER 24
PLUS A HEAP OF CLUB EVENTS, RIDE DAYS AND RPA DAYS AS WELL;
HIT YOUR RIDERNET PROFILE AND SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE STILL COMING UP IN OCTOBER!
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S ‘bLU cRU SA JUNIOR CUP’; LAUNCHING A BRAND NEW SERIES FOR JUNIOR ROAD RACE IN 2022!
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S ‘bLU cRU SA JUNIOR CUP’, LAUNCHING A BRAND NEW SERIES FOR JUNIOR ROAD RACE IN 2022!
In recent years Motorcycling Australia have created a junior road racing program, called the Oceania Junior Cup, where riders compete at selected Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) rounds alongside the current stars of the sport here in Australia.
Motorcycling SA, in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia, and driven by the Road Race SA Sports Manager, Kym Bolto, and his dedicated Road Race Panel, are excited to announce that South Australia is set to launch of a brand new development series for junior road racing here in South Australia, the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup.
To run alongside the Junior Class of the South Australian Road Race Championships, this new Series will offer the chance for South Australian juniors to race in a similar style series to the national model, but, also have a clear pathway into that National series, the Oceania Junior Cup.
Motorcycling SA have secured 10 Yamaha R15 V2 150cc race bikes, that will be made available each year to 10 lucky junior riders aged 11-U16 who nominate and are then selected – and may unearth a talented South Australian rider, girl or boy, that may otherwise go unnoticed as there is no other opportunity like this.
In looking to find the next Ken Blake, Davo Johnson or Levi Day the bLU cRU SA Junior Cup here in South Australia aims to feed into the Oceania Junior Cup Academy, which has seen 4 riders go on to secure International rides in 2021, three in the Asia Talent Cup and one in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, the premier feeder series to world Grand Prix racing and MotoGP.
Mr Brenton Matters, President of Motorcycling SA is excited about the future direction of junior road race in SA, stating that, “This junior development series by Motorcycling SA will give diverse opportunities for junior racers and with the cooperation between Motorcycling Australia & Motorcycling SA, along with our fantastic sponsors, I am sure the series will be a great success. I want to thank Kym for his passion and drive in getting this series to fruition and Motorcycling Australia for their continued support.”
A major part of this Series will be to create a very welcoming and inclusive environment for all, which includes getting more female riders involved in our sport and more indigenous and multicultural riders, and appeal to riders in all of the MSA disciplines, to encourage cross discipline riding.
Included in the package being offered to prospective riders is the following.
- 4 full race meetings per year, comprising practice, qualifying and 3 races over the 3 day meeting, so a total of 12 separate races for the year.
- 1 race bike, fully prepared and ready to race at each of these meetings, including a mechanic on hand for all.
- Riding gear (still to be confirmed) – helmet, leathers, boots, gloves and back protector at a hugely reduced price, with the leathers fully decked out in SA colours, and complete with all sponsor logos.
- 1 three (3) day coaching weekend at Mount Gambier’s Mac Park Circuit, with Levi Day’s ‘On Track Rider Training’ coaching crew, with full details of what will be included still to be confirmed.
- 2 other separate coaching days during the year to be held at a track to be decided on.
- A number of other benefits, including media training and rider presentation lessons.
It is a huge opportunity for junior South Australian riders, and those who have aspirations of heading overseas to chase International success, and this inaugural Series is looking for talented riders from across ALL disciplines of the sport, not just road racing!
Motorcycling Australia CEO, Mr Peter Doyle is also excited about this exciting new avenue for junior riders to chase their dreams, “This a great initiative from Motorcycling South Australia and it creates the pathway to the Oceania Junior Cup and beyond from state level. Young riders will now have the opportunity to prepare themselves at state level and then move up to National level when they are ready. Having a state series with low cost access where all riders are competing on equal equipment will give all young riders the opportunity to not only show their skills, but also allow them to develop in a lower pressure environment before trying to step up to the next level.”
Motorcycling SA have asked for nominations of riders from every Sports Manager, of the most talented junior racers aged 11 to under 16 from Road Race, Dirt Track, Speedway, Motocross, Trial and Enduro, with some outstanding names having already been put up for consideration.
Of course, there may be others, and MSA would like to hear from anyone keen to be considered for a place in the squad, and to be a part of this amazing Series.
The approximate cost to be a part of the series will be $2500.00, to lease the fully race prepared Factory Yamaha R15 V2 150cc race bike for a 4 round championship, that will be held in conjunction with the South Australian Road Race Championships, and may also consist of a ‘stand-alone’ round at the Monarto Go-Kart Circuit.
For more information, including the full details of all costs involved, and to register your interest, please contact the Motorcycling SA Road Race Sports Manager, Mr Kym Bolto; roadrace@motorcyclingsa.org.au.
Looking forward to seeing his vision become a reality, Kym adds, “I’d like to thank our great sponsors for sharing our vision and enabling us to put together a race series that creates a pathway for our junior riders to ride in the OJC National Series, valued at $8500.00. We look forward to seeing the talented juniors, from all disciplines, who nominate for a place in this amazing series.”
Think the Series partners are excited about this, well, John Redding from Yamaha YRD stated that they jumped at the chance to be a part of this exciting new Series from day 1, adding, “YRD support the OJC National Series and the Western Australian Junior Series. When YRD heard of South Australia developing their own junior program we were more than happy to show our support and be a part of that series also, and look forward to seeing what brilliant talent SA uncovers in coming years.”
What has been truly amazing for a new Series, one specifically orientated to junior development, is the amount of industry support, already signed on to support the Series, with some locked into multiyear partnerships. Here we proudly announce that the 2022 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup (South Australia) partners are;
Yamaha
bLU cRU
YRD
Pirelli
Motul
RK Chains
Ricondi Leathers
Adelaide Motorcycle Recovery
On Track Rider Training, with Levi Day
The Grinning Dingo Australia
THC Photography
AMX Superstores
Storage Matters
Webb Plastics
Motionlogics
Underground Designs
Supersport Trackbikes
And, Motorcycling South Australia & Motorcycling Australia
AND: AMX Superstores, who have come on board to supply $200.00 worth of fuel, per bike (or instore value), with the Adelaide AMX Superstores Store Manager, Beckz Vizzarri, super keen, “AMX Superstores is proud to be supporting and protecting our up and coming road racers in the 2022 Road Racing bLU cRU SA Junior Cup. For all your parts and accessories needs, head down and meet the team at AMX Superstores Blair Athol or shop online at www.amx.com.au – we keep you riding!” And Beckz has also asked that the following tagline be used; “@AMXSuperstores – keeping South Australia’s junior road racers fuelled!”
And finally, just to show the National support for this new Series, Kym Bolto would also like to put out a shout out to Ricky Rice Racing, who has been able to source 2 Come & Try Bikes. Says Kym, “Ricky went out of his way to help with them and store them at his property for a few weeks until transport could be arranged. Huge thanks mate!”
7 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, SEVEN, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE AT GILLMAN!
7 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND – YEP, SEVEN, COUNT THEM! – HEADLINED BY THE SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE AT GILLMAN!
A bit spoiled for choice this weekend, with 9 events on, across 4-5 disciplines this weekend, headlined by the Finale’ of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 SA Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores at Gillman, but also with events in the Riverland, the metro area, the Murraylands and down the South East, seeing much of the state covered!
But, all eyes (or most anyway) will be on Gillman this weekend as they host the final of the hotly contested (across many classes) of the Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 SA Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores on Saturday & Sunday.
This year’s Championship series, has given all of SA’s riders, as well as a number from Victoria (until COVID shut the border) a high quality series, one designed, not only to provide great competition, but also to develop their skills with a number of different venues with different terrain tracks – and a huge well done to all of the clubs, MRA, West Coast, Riverland & Keith!
Get yourself along to Gillman this weekend to see SA’s number 1 plates for each class presented, as well as the SA#1 presented to the overall Champion of the ProMX1 Class!
Also check out the MRA’s awesome canteen – with hot & cold running food and drinks both days as well!
ACTION WILL BE WELL UNDERWAY BY 8.30AM EACH DAY – WITH FREE ENTRY TO SPECTATORS – BUT KEEP IN MIND, ALL OF THE CURRENT SA HEALTH RESTRICTIONS IN REGARDS COVID-19 WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THIS EVENT – AND ALL EVENTS BEING HELD THIS WEEKEND!
TROY Series SA 2021 – ROUND ‘5’, THE BLACK MUD TRIAL AT ROBERTSTOWN.
Sunday sees the, now, penultimate round of TROY Series SA 2021 being run in the ranges near Robertstown buy the Velocette MCC, and at one of their iconic properties, at least for the Lew Job Reliability Trial, Neale’s Black mud creek.
This is also to the final hit out for everyone before the running of the AMX Superstores 2021 SA Trial Championships at Tungkillo over the weekend of September 11 & 12 (entries open), and like all trials, entry is free for spectators, with directions to the event signposted from just north of Eudunda of the road to Robertstown – kick off is 9.00am.
RIDE DAYS;
MOUNT GAMBIER MCC RIDE DAY ROAD RACE
Road Race Ride Day at the brilliant Mac Park this Saturday, 28th of August
Canteen open and contact Marg at Mac Park for all details!
KEYNETON MCC RPA RIDE DAY ENDURO / OFF ROAD
Enduro/Off Road Ride Day this Sunday 29th August at Starick Road, Cambrai.
Signing-on from 7:30am, bikes on track from 9:00am.
ACUSA Park RPA RIDE DAY MOTOCROSS / OFF ROAD / TRAIL RIDE
ACUSA Park Ride Day this Sunday. With more lovely rain this week, we can now safely say that this weekend’s Ride Day will be held in prime conditions at ACUSA Park.
ARIEL MCC TRAIL RIDE TRAIL RIDE
The Ariel MCC have their 2021 Mallee Masters on this weekend for Club members, contact the Club for all the details if interested in joining their club!
SPEEDWAY RIDERS COACHING DAY SPEEDWAY
Junior Coaching for 50cc, 65cc, 70cc Flat Track & 125cc Speedway Bikes.
Two Sessions Saturday 28th August Gate Open 11pm
Session 1 Flat Track Juniors 12pm – 4pm
Session 2 125cc Speedway Bikes 4pm – 8pm
ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR;
SEPTEMBER 4 & 5
SAPMAC MCC THE RIVER MURRAY TRIAL RELIABLITY TRIAL
SOUTH COAST MXC SCMX RIDE DAY MOTOCROSS
SPEEDWAY RIDERS PRACTISE DAY SPEEDWAY
SEPTEMBER 10 – TICKETS SALES OPEN MONDAY MORNING, 6.00AM
MSA SA MOTOCROSS 2021 PRESENTATION NIGHT MOTOCROSS
SEPTEMBER 11 & 12
GAWLER MCC AMX SUPERSTORES 2021 SA TRIAL CHAMPS TRIAL
TEE TREE GULLY SA VMX SERIES ROUND 4 MOTOCROSS
MORGAN MCC MORGAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6 MOTOCROSS
MUD N TARS MCC STOCKOS ENDURO ENDURO
CLARE MCC RPA RIDE DAY MX & ENDURO
APEX CLUB @ KADINA APEX OUTBACK POSTIE BIKE RIDE TRAIL RIDE
ARIEL MCC STATION EXPLORE RIDE 2021 TRAIL RIDE\
FINAL RIDERS INSTRUCTIONS – ROUND 5, SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS (partnered by Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans, and presented by AMX Superstores)
FINAL RIDERS INSTRUCTIONS – ROUND 5, SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS (partnered by Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans, and presented by AMX Superstores)
Attention all riders and parents/guardians of riders;
Due to the need to change venues, resulting in entries being open later than usual, the Final Riders Instructions for round 5, Eagle Trailers, Campers & Caravans 2021 SA Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstores, this weekend at Gillman, have been released before entries close.
Please find them attached below – and ensure you all read them – as there has had to be major changes made to the race schedule, make sure you are up to date with the latest COVID restrictions, and, a reminder, entries are still OPEN and close at 10.30pm tomorrow, THURSDAY night – through your Ridernet profile.
Don’t miss out on the chance to ride the final round of what has been, a fantastic, and closely fought, 2021 Championship – and also see who gets the coveted number 1 plate for their respective class, as well as who gets crowned the SA#1 for 2021 in Pro MX1!
EAGLES TRAILERS CARAVANS AND CAMPERS 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5 PRESS RELEASE
EAGLES TRAILERS CARAVANS AND CAMPERS 2021 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROUND 5 PRESS RELEASE
Round 5 of the Eagles Trailers Caravans and Campers 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstore, has had to be relocated to Gillman, this weekend 28th and 29th August.
The Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club, with the best interest of SA motocross in mind, threw the sport’s Championship a lifeline last week for which the sport was sincerely grateful. Unfortunately, on further review of the track and a detailed and very open discussion, the decision was made that the flowing fresh new layout that the red loam of Renmark provides needs more time to settle in for the safety and welfare of our riders.
“The RJMCC continues to be proactive with track changes and hosting cross discipline events year in year out and I would like to thank the RJMCC and their dedicated volunteers for their efforts in 2021.” said SA Motocross Sports Manager, Clint Gow-Smith.
“We categorically understand this is frustrating and disappointing for many, however the Series and sport is ultimately run by a handful of volunteers, absolutely persevering through these challenges.
Their efforts ensure that we will get a final round so that we can proudly crown our 2021 State Champions, farewell our junior riders into senior ranks, thank all our competitors, appreciate our officials and volunteers and of course thank our loyal and generous series sponsors.” Gow-Smith said.
“The SA Motocross Sports Manager and Panel fully accept the logistical frustrations but sincerely ask everyone to get behind next weekend and show your support for motocross in SA!”
“Despite these challenges the ‘Motocross Gods’ have led us here with round 5 climaxing at the Motocross Riders Association track at Gillman. We have to go back to Anzac Day weekend, Round 1 of the Eagles Trailers Campers and Caravans 2021 South Australian Motocross Championships, presented by AMX Superstore, to remind ourselves just how awesome this track is.”
The unfortunate postponement of Pro MX and the recent weather has starved the Motocross Riders Association of competition events in 2021.” he added.
“It’s been a tough month since Round 4 and the work that’s gone in to keeping round 5 alive has been taxing on the most dedicated group of volunteers I have worked with. The support has been overwhelming and we just need to show our appreciation to MRA for providing us a venue and a fully prepped track for the last round at a minute’s notice.” commented Gow-Smith
“There is so much to look forward to with round 5 and I am just really looking forward to crowning our hardworking, dedicated champions and finishing off our series the same way we started”