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EVENT PREVIEW – THE BERYL PEARCE RELIABILITY TRIAL WAVES THE CHEQUERED FLAG FOR THE 2023 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Filed Under: News, Reliability

After a fantastic 2023 Reliability Trial Championship that felt like it all just started yesterday, the Clare MCC will present The Beryl Pearce Reliability Trial and officially wave the checkered flag on the 2023 SA Reliability Trials Championships this coming Saturday the 23rd of September.

After unfortunately not being able to go ahead in 2022 due to weather, all lights are green for this weekend and we couldn’t think of a better way to finish such an action-packed year. To decide the final positions on the Championship points table, the Beryl Pearce Reliability Trial will be a full daytime format of 2 laps and around 6 hours of bike time to bring it all home. Don’t miss out and have to wait till 2024…BE THERE!!

Entry List:

A stacked field of 106 riders are all set to take to the circuit for the last time this year and we couldn’t be more excited. Returning with a 30-point lead for Outright Solo and the pressure off his shoulders, Rowan Pumpa will start his final championship round at 10:31 am from Main Control. With second place still up for contention, Clinton Voigt will be doing everything he can to keep the 17-point lead, ahead of the current Championship third place, Adam Wright.

After their round 5 win, the dynamic duo Max Hutchesson and Sam Hutchesson sit 1 point behind Sidecar Outright Championship leaders Shaun Buckley and Brett Harding. Only time will tell, who has all the right moves at Clare to take the top spot for the Championship outright Sidecar and who will have to settle for second place. Third-place team Ross Watson / Cooper Winter will still be feeling the heat coming into the weekend with current Championship fifth-place overall sidecar team Zak Smith / Brendon Noble sitting just 7 points behind. With current Sidecar outright fourth place team Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook not taking to the course this weekend, this could be the perfect chance for Zak and Brendan to put the pressure on them to take over the podium third place for 2023 – Only time will tell!!

Check out the full competitor list & start times – HERE.

Picture: Shaun Buckley & Brett Harding by SandPlow Photography.                    Picture: Max Hutchesson and Sam Hutchesson. 

Where:

This year’s Main Control has a fresh backdrop in the Clare Showgrounds Club Rooms and not in the pavilion as in previous years. Most importantly spectators, riders, family and friends can all come together for hot food and cold drinks behind the clubhouse.

With perfect weather conditions on the horizon for the upcoming final Reliability Trial of 2023, there’s no better excuse to make the trip out to the Mid-North and take in everything Clare has to offer whilst you see all the final points dashes of the 2023 SA Reliability Trial Championships.

Competition Information:

Welcoming riders and spectators will be a picturesque challenging course spanning across the region and with the dry conditions coming up to the event, you can bet there will be plenty of dry, dusty unpredictable corners to catch out unsuspecting riders and add some spice to the day. Maps to all the perfect spectator spots will be available at Main Control, so head there first get all stocked up on food and work out where you’re going to cheer on your favourite rider for the last time in 2023.

With riders briefing scheduled for 9:30 am and the first rider leaving main control at 10:01 am, better save the sleep-in for Sunday and get trackside early for a full day of Reliability Trial competition.

Course Information:

Below are all the key times to catch your favourite solo and sidecar riders at this year’s Beryl Pearce Reliability Trial –

Live Timing:

Provisional Live results will be published on my.raceresult.com.
To access live timing…
 Go to sartchampionship.au and follow the “LIVE TIMING” links.
 Scan the QR code in the program or at Main Control.
 Live timing viewing will be available on screen at Main Control.
Final results published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Final results will be published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Socials*

You can also follow all of the SART actions on our social media by following SA Reliability Trials on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

Save The Date:

The 2023 awards presentation night will be held on Friday the 13th of October 2023 at the Vine Inn Hotel – 14-22 Murray Street, Nuriootpa.

Make sure you save the date for a great night celebrating all the highlights of the 2023 South Australian Reliability Championships series. Bookings are essential so RSVP today to Kristy Schultz on 0419039728.

EVENT PREVIEW – GATES DROP ONE LAST TIME AT MRA FOR THE 2023 SA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALE

Filed Under: News, SAMX Championship

Taking a final bow, the 2023 SA Motocross Championships returns back to where it all started at Gillman with the Motocross Riders Association this coming 9th and 10th of September. With the Championship yet to be decided and very little between many of the class leaders, this final weekend of competitions is going to be filled with bar-to-bar racing right down to the line. 

If you’re somehow still undecided… entry over the weekend is free for spectators so round up all the kids and come down to the MRA to see the SA Motocross Championships for the last time in 2023. Don’t fret if you forget your lunch either, the MRA team has you completely covered with a fully stocked canteen dishing out hot food and cold drinks all day. 

 

Continuing our journey right to the end are our amazing series sponsors, Butler’s Mechanical Service and Great Southern Security. We can’t express how appreciative we are for all the support they have both provided to the South Australian Motocross Championships – Thank you so very much. 

 

Entry List:

Just shy of 200 riders will be lining up for the final time in this years Motocross Championships with still plenty of opportunity throughout the weekend to replace points leaders and see overall Championships stolen away. 

Joining the masses of juniors lining up this weekend in the 13-U16 125cc class, points leader Wil Carpenter is back to continue the 2023 Championship charge, but with only a 27 point gap to Jayke Hansen, he can’t afford to relax for a second.

Don’t miss seeing the points table change in the 150cc/250cc 13-U16Yrs Girls with Amelia Gwiazda unfortunately out injured. This opens up the opportunity of Charlize Waldhuter to close the 6 points gap to take over control of the Championship class. This however is certainly not set in stone with Lexy Hayes lining up as a contender for the 2023 150cc/250cc 13-U16YRS Girls Championship. 

With 23 riders set to put on a show in the Junior Lites 250cc 13-U16Yrs class, you are going to want to make sure to keep an eye out for all the Championship battles set to go down. Can Clayton Bogucki make up the 39 point gap on Will Carpenter or will third place points holder Jackson Rossi get the round win?? Only time will tell.

Still on a high after taking a 7th overall in the Aus Pro MX – Women’s MX and determined to hold onto the SAMX Butlers Mechanical Service Women’s All Powers lead, Amy Bartsch will take to the track again this weekend. She will need to keep her head on a swivel though with Great Southern Security and Butlers Mechanical team rider Emma Haylock looking for any opportunity to close the Championship 21 points gap. 

Turning the speed up to level 10, current Pro MX1 Championship leader, Brett Metcalfe is back this weekend with current third place contender Levi McManus lining right up next to him. With Siegah Ward out injured from a crash in the ProMX round 8, Levi will be doing everything he can to hold off the field and close the points gap.

   

Image: Wil Carpenter                                                                                                       Image: Amy Bartsch                                                 Image: Charlize Waldhuter

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday:

06:00 – 7:00am Junior Rider Sign-on and self-scrutineering.
07:10 – 07:40am Presentation from Round 3
07:45am Compulsory Riders Briefing.
08:00am Practice (racing will commence immediately following practice).
5.00pm – 6.00pm Early Bird sign on Sunday competitors.

Sunday:

06:00 – 7:00am Senior Rider Sign-on and self-scrutineering.
07:10 – 07:40am Presentation from Round 2
07:45am Compulsory Riders Briefing.
08:00am Practice (racing will commence immediately following practice).

 

Where:

Motocross Riders Association located on Wilkins Rd, Gillman, only a 20-minute cruise down the expressway from the Adelaide CBD and with some of SA’s most talented motocross riders all in one place, you can’t afford to not be trackside for all the action.

Plan your trip – HERE. 

 

Timing:

Follow all the action as it happens and stay up to date with all the timing and results through the Mylaps Speedhive Page, or you can download the MYLAPS app via the App Store or Google Play.*

Socials*

Stay up to date with all the happenings of the 2023 SAMX Championship by following SA Motocross on Facebook as well as Motorcycling SA on Facebook and Instagram.

 

MALLALA WELCOMES THE GIL HARRIS TRIAL AND ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO THE 2023 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RELIABILITY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

Filed Under: News, Reliability

Round 4 of the 2023 South Australian Reliability Championships heads to the Mallala district over a full day and night racing format this Saturday 12th August 2023. Presented by Levis MCC the Gil Harris Trial (formerly known as the Theo Nixon Trial) will take centre stage as racing rivalries heat up and points gaps start to shrink. 

Entry List:

At just half way through the 2023 SA Reliability Trials Championships season, points leads are starting to dwindle and new class challengers are emerging every round. All we can say is the overall Championship title is still well up for grabs and we cant wait to see what battles are brewing ahead.

Last minute preparations are still happening before a strong field of 136 riders  take on the course this Saturday for the day and night 2 lap format.

With top 2 outright finishers of the Lew Job 2 Day Trial, Cooper Sheidow and Zack Tremaine not taking to the course this weekend, the series leader and 3rd place Lew Job finisher Rowan Pumpa will be looking to extend his already strong 16-point lead ahead of Clinton Voigt and add his name for another year to the Gil Harris honour roll, after last year’s top step finish.

   (Above: A Throwback to Rowan Pumpa racing hard courtesy of Don Macaulay)

(Above: Clinton Voigt courtesy of SandPlow Photography).

 

Adam Wright will be looking for any opportunity to continue the climb up the points ladder from his current position, trailing just a mere 5 points behind Clinton for the outright Solo class.

(Above: Adam Wright courtesy of SandPlow Photography).

The sidecar overall points leads are about to become a lot tighter with top 2 bikes Daniel Plowman / Bradley Brook and Shane Schiller / Brian Anthony set to miss this round. This opens it up for Max Hutchesson / Sam Hutchesson (third  overall) and Shaun Buckley / Brett Harding (forth overall) to make up some ground as they both sit tied on 44 points (a mere 17 point gap to take over the lead).

(Above: Max Hutchesson / Sam Hutchesson courtesy of SandPlow Photography) 

(Above: Shaun Buckley / Brett Harding courtesy of SandPlow Photography) 

                             

 

 

Fresh off finishing the 2023 Hardi 24 Hour, Kristy Schultz is teaming up with Clint Grabham to continue her 2023 SART Championship  leading journey in the Ladies All Powers Sidecar class. Can she make it 4 out of 4 wins this weekend for the 2023 SART Championship?? Only time will tell.

(Above: Kristy Schultz piloting the sidecar to the win at the Lew Job 2 day Trial, courtesy of SandPlow Photography). 

Thanks to Don Macaulay and SandPlow Photography. Both photographers have been out at many reliability and off road racing events so please reach out to donda@adam.com.au (Don Macaulay) or SandPlow Photography FB Page Here to purchase any photos. 

Where:

With a course spanning throughout the beautiful Mallala district, the Gil Harris Trial is going to have something for every rider and spectator.  The Main Control, catering and toilets will be located at 305 March Road Grace Plains (Google Maps Here).

Competition Information:

Best to get there early with the first bike leaving Main Control at 12:01pm to kick off the big day ahead. Riders will take on all the challenges thrown at them over 2 laps and around 6 hours of total riding time throughout the region. With plenty of great spots to take in the action, drop into Main Control when you get there to grab a riders list and and directions to all the spectator points.

The Woolshed CFS will be doing the hard yards keeping everyone well taken care of with food and drink throughout the day of competitions. Saturday is certainly looking to be a cracker day to make the short trip out to Mallala and stay for all the reliability trial shenanigans.

We are very fortunate to be able to be able to hold this competition through some stunning bushland and private properties, however unfortunately dogs are NOT permitted at this event, with the exception of service animals accepted.

So all that’s left is to pack the car up and come witness the 2023 Reliability Trials Championship story continue.

Full competitors list and start times – HERE.

Course Information:

Check out the below guide for all the key times to catch all the action at the 2023 Gil Harris Trial.

Live Timing:

Provisional Live results will be published on my.raceresult.com.
To access live timing…
 Go to sartchampionship.au and follow the “LIVE TIMING” links.
 Scan the QR code in the program or at Main Control.
 Live timing viewing will be available on screen at Main Control.
Final results published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Final results will be published on the SART Championship Series website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit sartchampionship.au

Socials*

You can also follow all of the SART actions on our social media by following SA Reliability Trials on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

Save The Date: 

The 2023 awards presentation night will be held on Friday the 13th of October 2023 at the Vine Inn Hotel – 14-22 Murray Street, Nuriootpa.

Make sure you save the date for a great night celebrating all the highlights of the 2023 South Australian Reliability Championships series. Bookings are essential so RSVP today to Kristy Schultz on 0419039728. 

 

2023 SA MX Championship Round 3 Makes A Return To South Coast MX

Filed Under: Motocross, News, SAMX Championship

The 2023 SA Motocross Championship points tables are heating up and the finish line is nearly in site for another year. Round 3 of the 2023 SA MX Championships making a return to South Coast MX Club, this coming 5th and 6th of August. After last holding the Championships back in 2020, the club is gearing up for a fantastic weekend ahead and not one to be missed with 2 full days of racing to entertain the whole family.

A special thanks to our series sponsors, Butler’s Mechanical Service and Great Southern Security who have come on board again for the 2023 SAMX Championship journey. 

Entry List:

Returning for Pro MX 1 after a flying round 2 first-place overall, Brett Metcalfe lines up against the strong competition including both Siegah Ward and Levi McManus, who are both looking for any opportunity to get past the big #24.

A field of 10 MX2 riders have locked in their names to take on the South Coast Motocross circuit and as we know in racing, it could be anyone’s weekend. After a challenging start to the season in round 1 and securing a round 2 win in MX2, Mitchell Norris is gearing up to lock away as many Championship points as possible before the season comes down to the line. 

With the positive continued growth of Females making their mark in the sport of Motocross in SA, 30 of the states best senior and junior talents will take to the track this weekend. For the Butlers Women all Powers class, if round 2 is anything to go by, round 3’s racing is going to come down to the line. Last time out Amy Bartsch took the overall top sport and is back this weekend with sights set for a back to back win. She of course, can’t relax for a second with a strong field of competition chasing her every move including Emma Haylock and Stephanie Cutler.

After a huge trip up to the NT for the 2023 Australian Motocross Championships, Bodhi Austin is ready to extend his 65cc 2stroke 7-u10yrs championship lead for his SAMX 2023 season, after P1 finishes in both Rounds 1 and 2. With a field of over 20 competitors looking to stop his winning streak, can he make it 3 out of 3 for 2023? 

This weekends Junior Motocross field will be the perfect example of the exceptional talent levels coming out of our SA clubs. Over 140 of our fastest youngsters are set to take to the track across the weekends junior classes, not to mention the youngest of our sport, 29 budding 50cc riders will be out throughout the demo and auto classes.

With Championship battles heating up and points leads disappearing, you’re not going to want to miss a second of the action this weekend!!

Where:

Based in the beautiful Murray River, Lakes and Coorong region, the South Coast MX Club is under an hour’s drive from the Adelaide CBD up the princess highway at 3761 Old Princes Hwy, Monarto, SA.

 

Spectator Information:

On top of a full canteen keeping riders and spectators well-fed, the club has hired additional facilities to ensure everyone is comfortable for a big weekend of racing. Camping is available from Friday at a cost of $20 to be paid at the canteen Saturday/Sunday morning. 

Time Schedule:

Sign On & Machine Examination

 Before signing on, each person will be required to pay both the flaggy and Transponder fee as a result of the fee not being captured during the entry process. Payment is to be made via EFT only. 

 

Friday:                              5.00pm – 6.00pm (Saturday or Sunday competitors)

Saturday:                         6.00am – 7.00am (Saturday only)

                                          5.00pm – 6.00pm (Sunday early bird)

Sunday:                           6.00am – 7.00am ONLY (All Sunday classes)

 

Round by round Presentation – ROUNDS 2, 3 & 4

Saturday                        7:10am-7:40am Junior Presentation

Sunday                          7:10am-7:40am Senior Presentation

 

Riders Briefing

Saturday:                     7.45am sharp – ALL riders (and parent/guardians) MUST attend

Sunday:                       7.45am sharp – ALL riders (and parent/guardians) MUST attend

 

Practice (racing will commence immediately following practice)

Saturday:                    8.00am – immediately following Riders Briefing (riders are to be ready)

Sunday:                      8.00am – immediately following Riders Briefing (riders are to be ready)

 

Saturday Practice and Race Order:

Sunday Practice and Race Order:

 

 

Timing

Follow all the action as it happens and stay up to date with all the timing and results through the Mylaps Speedhive Page, or you can download the MYLAPS app via the App Store or Google Play.*

Socials*

Stay up to date with all the happenings of the 2023 SAMX Championship by following SA Motocross on Facebook as well as Motorcycling SA on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

Official Calendar for the 2023 SA Motocross Championship

Results – SA OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUNDS 1 & 2 RUN AND WON AT CULBURRA

Filed Under: Enduro, News

Over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of July, the SA Off Road Championships made a long-awaited return for a new 2023 Championship season. A treat for riders and spectators the Keith and District Motorcycle Club put in exceptional behind-the-scenes work to bring a brand new course and venue in Culburra for Rounds 1 and 2. With the new additions, there are still iconic fan favourites making the return for 2023, we are very fortunate to have both WSB Distributors and Painttech continue their support of the SA Off Road Championships.

With the weather finally changing from the wet muddy conditions and turning it on for the weekend, over 170 riders converged to the course ready for everything that was going to be thrown at them over the 2 days.

A Saturday cross-country format course met riders eager to get those early Championship points. Most riders and their support crew opted to camp at the track the Saturday night whilst many surrounding towns generously rolled out the welcome mat to scores of Off-Road racing spectators, looking for a full weekend getaway experience. Rounding out the weekend with a well earned challenge, a fast-paced sprint format race greeted riders and spectators on Sunday with juniors powering through a 5km course and seniors tested on an 8km course. Of course, in between races, there were plenty of rider catch-ups and course chats throughout the pits.

Appreciation shout-outs must go to the Johnson Family of Tintinara who have been extremely supportive, giving up land to host an inaugural venue for this year’s round 1 & 2 events. Their allowance for the Keith and District MCC and volunteers to enter and carryout anything required to building a new track is much appreciated. A big thank you to, Andrew and Sally, Eddie & Will.

We want to send a special thank you to the Frank Fatchen Cartage, Contract & Earthmoving! Leigh, Lisa and their kids have put in countless hours to make the 2023 SAORC rounds 1 & 2 such a success through the donation of machinery, fuel and time.

The 2023 SA Off road Championships continue onto Keyneton over the 26th and 27th of August for rounds 3 and 4 with riders already gearing up for some pretty tight down to the line racing.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

2023 SAORC Round 1 Cross Country Full Results – HERE.

Thanks to Eric McConnochie for the pictures of all the action throughout the weekend.

     

EVENT PREVIEW – 99 YEARS IN THE MAKING – THE ICONIC HARDI 24 HOUR KICKS INTO ACTION FOR 2023

Filed Under: Enduro, News

The HARDI 24-Hour Trial, an annual motorcycle reliability trial that was first run in South Australia in 1924, is the must-see event this weekend. This year, the town of Eudunda once again is the host after a 4-year rest due to pandemic and drought. 168 competitors on 137 machines will begin to file off in one-minute intervals this Saturday 8 July from Main Control at 11.01am at the Eudunda Oval.

With longer distances in competitive stages, this year is sure to be a challenge for both rider and machine. Course conditions are looking favorable due to a good amount of rainfall in June; however, it is almost a certainty that the bikes will find some dust between mallee trees somewhere on the course.  At least 300 volunteers will again be assisting in running the event including many motorcycle clubs running control points spread out around the Eudunda and surrounding districts. Spectators are well catered for with three competitive sections around the course will be on offer this year to the public as designated spectator sections, with many hundreds of spectators expected to be in attendance.

For those looking for refreshments, the Eudunda Sporting Club will be catering to the public at the Main Control for the duration of the event. The Eudunda Roadhouse will remain open all night to offer fuel, food and drinks. The Eudunda Show Society will have 24 Hour Trial merchandise available at Main Control with card facilities 3pm – 6pm Friday and from 9am Saturday.

Again, the field is looking ripe for some tight competition. 2023 sees 31 sidecars line up for the largest sidecar field in 24 years. Last year’s winning rider Shane Beckmann is back with his regular passenger Adam Brook, after Adam had to sit out last year’s Trial due to a Covid diagnosis. Shane will be after a second win to share with Adam.
Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller is celebrating a win in his class in the Welsh 2 Day Enduro in the UK last weekend with last year’s winning passenger Brian Anthony. ’Crash’ will be attacking this year’s 24 Hour Trial with his regular passenger Steven ‘Stiff’ Doecke who have previously won together on three occasions. 4-time winners Mark Launer and Tyson Rohrlach are also fresh off the plane from the Welsh 2 Day and will be looking to carry that momentum into the ’24’. Max and Sam Hutchesson, also 4-time winners are back after Max took a year off due to injury.

Out of the 106 Solos, the Expert class is looking strong. Two-time winner Riley Graham will again front up against 4-time winner Sean Throup. Both past champions have had limited bike time for 2023, but do they have the upper hand with their past knowledge and experience? These two will also have hot competition from locals Zach Tremaine and Clinton Voigt.

Another two riders that will be chasing the #1 spot are Jacob Smith and Cooper Sheidow. Jacob is returning from Condobolin NSW to make amends for his DNF last year and placed 6th at the Finke Desert Race 4 weeks ago, while Cooper won the recent Robertstown Two Day Trial in his first attempt at night riding and finished 6th outright at the Hattah Desert Race last weekend. On top of this, you can throw in a handful of other riders that are capable of a potential win.

Scrutineering of machines will take place on Friday Night. Live timing will again enable the trial to be followed to the second from anywhere around the course and around the world. This means that provisional results will be available shortly after the event with the Presentation Night being held on Saturday 15th July at the Vine Inn Barossa,
Nuriootpa. Live timing can be followed at www.24hrtrial.com

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thank the Regional Council of Goyder for the use of their road network and all the landowners for the generous use of their land. Spectators are asked to respect private and council land, please take all rubbish with them, and take care on the roads.

The committee have been hard at it again, preparing the oldest continuing motorcycle event in Australia as it builds up to the 24 Hour Trial Centenary next year.

Thank you to our sponsors for their continuing support:

NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR

HARDI Australia

PLATINUM
Pitmans Yamaha

GOLD
The Barossa Co-op
Schutz Industries
Valley Power Equipment
Vine Inn Barossa

SILVER
Barossa Motorcycles
GS Moto
Paradise Mazda
Penrice Quarry & Mineral
Modern Air
Schwarz Excavations & Civil

BRONZE
EIF Industries
Kapunda Tyre Service
Southern Moto

#78 Riley Graham 📸 Don Macaulay                                                         #1 Shane Beckmann & Adam Brook 📸 SandPlow Photography 

#2 Mark Launer & Tyson Rohrlach 📸 SandPlow Photography                            #79 Sean Throup 📸 Don Macaulay                          #6 Crash & Stiff 📸 SandPlow Photography 

 

#8 Max & Sam Hutchesson 📸 Les Ludgate                                 #80 Clinton Voigt 📸 SandPlow Photography                                               #91 Zack Tremaine 📸 SandPlow Photography