After a weather-induced delay of the original date, Gillman Speedway witnessed an electrifying showdown at the National Karate South Australian Solo Championships. Riders from all corners of Australia converged on Gillman Speedway to see who would close out the year with the SA Championship title next to their name.
In the end, it was Victoria’s Justin Sedgmen who emerged as the star of the night, reclaiming the South Australian Solo Championship with a finals win after a clean sweep of firsts across all his races and leaving him with a perfect 15 points. SA’s Fraser Bowes put on a strong performance throughout the night, taking second place ahead of Jake Turner in third, after securing his final spot with a B final win. Victorias Jack Morrison rounded out the finals in fourth place after a strong performance throughout the night, avoiding B finals and lining straight up on the gate for the main event.
Taking the lead in the sidecar support category, Brian Silvy and Glen Zaworski had a fantastic night with nothing but firsts, despite fierce challenges from Josh Pascoe/Greg Black, Stephen Fowler/Jeremy Sherwood, and Dean Hobbs/Daniel Low. In the end, Team Pascoe/Black would take second place, with Fowler/Sherwood in third and Team Nathan Fleet/Cameron Diwell in fourth overall for the night.
Catch up on a full breakdown of the action from Saturday’s National Karate South Australian Solo Championships and support classes in the Gillman Speedway Press Release – HERE.
Find the full results breakdown across all the night’s races – HERE.
The night was captured perfectly by Judy Mackay, Terry Scriven Photography, and Derick Thomas Photography. Find all the photos below:
National Karate South Australian Solo Championship –
| Pos. | Name | Points |
| 1st | Justin Sedgmen | 15 |
| 2nd | Fraser Bowes | 13 |
| 3rd | Jake Turner | 10 |
| 4th | Jack Morrison | 12 |
| 5th | Brayden McGuinness | 11 |
| 6th | Michael West | 11 |
| 7th | Arlo Bugeja | 9 |
| 8th | Patrick Hamilton | 9 |
| 9th | Dayle Wood | 8 |
| 10th | Matthew Marson | 7 |
| 11th | Roy Stout | 5 |
| 12th | Shaun Sampson | 4 |
| 13th | Isaiah Hartley | 1 |
Sidecar Scratch Races –
| Pos. | Name | Points |
| 1st | Brian Silvy / Glen Zaworski | 12 |
| 2nd | Steve Fowler / Jeremy Sherwood | 8 |
| 3rd | Josh Pascoe / Greg Black | 6 |
| 4th | Nathan Fleet / Cameron Diwell | 6 |
| 5th | Dean Hobbs / Daniel Low | 5 |
| 6th | Nate Headland / Jaxon Rayner | 2 |
Flat Track Solo Scratch Races –
| Pos. | Name | Points |
| 1st | Jake Mitchell | 9 |
| 2nd | Shane Church | 8 |
| 3rd | David Footner | 7 |
| 4th | Seane Chapman | 4 |
| 5th | Dale Knights | 5 |
| 6th | Rohan Clark | 2 |
| 7th | Greg Laanekorb | 1 |
Junior 125cc Scratch Races –
| Pos. | Name | Points |
| 1st | Blake Schlein | 12 |
| 2nd | Hayden Pascoe | 10 |
| 3rd | Riley Stout | 9 |
| 4th | Kobe Canning | 8 |
| 5th | Ryleigh McGregor | 7 |
| 6th | Hayden Kuchel | 7 |
| 7th | Ruby Chapman | 5 |
| 8th | William Nicol | 3 |
| 9th | Owen Chapman | 3 |
Pre-Meeting Demonstrations –
Junior 125cc Novice
| Name |
| Nate Sadler |
| Cooper Coats |
| Jett Plaisted |
| Izabelle Murtagh |
| Axel Smith |
50cc
| Name |
| Hope Coats |
| Mikayla Morris |
| Oliver Coats |
| Kolby Schultz |
Pee Wee
| Name |
| Zara Plaisted |
| Kolby Schultz |