Get to know our young Team SA talents heading to Bunbury, WA, from the 24th to the 28th of September for the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX).
Oliver Thredgold
Nickname: Ollie
Age: 7 years old
Class Competing in: 50cc Auto (7 to u9yrs) & 65cc 2-stroke (7 to u10yrs) classes.
When did you first start riding?
I got my first Honda CRF50 on my 1st birthday and have been riding on our property since I was about 2 years old. From there I started racing Motocross at 6 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
It means a lot to be selected for team SA in my first year of racing motocross, I will put my best into each race and hope I can do SA proud.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
Doing big jumps, making new friends and being able to ride with them. I love riding with Riley Mullen and Ollie Paech.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence
Dylan Gromball
Nickname: Dilzy
Age: 14 years old.
Class Competing in: 85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke (12 to u14yrs) & 100cc to 125cc 2-stroke classes.
When did you first start riding?
I first started back when I was 3 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I’m super happy, all my hard work is finally paying off.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
Definitely the mates you make at the track, that feeling you get when flying through the air, and going low and fast through corners.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
My favourite rider is Chase Sexton, but my idol would have to be Jett Lawrence.
Kobe Smart
Nickname: Killer Kobe
Age: 10 years old.
Class Competing in: 65cc 2-stroke (7-u10yrs).
When did you first start riding?
I started riding back when I was 3.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I was super excited when I found out I get to represent SA.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
I like hitting all the jumps and all the friends you make.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence.
Carter Williamson
Nickname: I don’t have a nickname.
Age: 9 years old.
Class Competing in: 50cc Auto (7 to u9yrs) & 65cc 2/ (7 to u10yrs) Classes.
When did you first start riding?
I rode a motorbike on my own when I was 4 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I will always proudly represent South Australia.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
The best part about riding motocross is getting to do it with my brother Leo—it makes everything way more fun! Riding motocross makes me happy. I like the wind rushing against my face when I go really fast, and the feeling I get when sending it on a jump.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
My favourite professional rider is Hunter Lawrence.
Noah Rochow
Nickname: I don’t really have a nickname but I have been called Nitro Noah this year by the SA Championship commentator.
Age: 16 years old.
Class Competing in: 128cc – 250cc Intermediate
When did you first start riding?
I first started riding when I was 5 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I’m super proud to be representing the State with my mates.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
The adrenalin rush and spending time with my mates and family trackside on weekends.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence would have to be my sporting idol.
Cambell Cadd
Nickname: Caddy
Age: 16 years old.
Class Competing in: 128cc – 250cc Intermediate, & 100cc – 125cc 2 stroke classes.
When did you first start riding?
I got my first pee wee at 3 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
Being chosen to represent SA at Aussies has made me feel really proud and have a sense of achievement that my hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
Hitting big jumps and dragging bars.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Aaron Plessinger.
Riley Mullen
Nickname: Riley Mac
Age: 12 years old.
Class Competing in: 65cc 2 stroke (10 to u12yrs) & Mini Lites – 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke (9 to u12yrs) standard wheel classes.
When did you first start riding?
I started riding back when I was 3 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
Very grateful to be selected to represent SA at the nationals
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
Going fasting and fat whips
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence
Ollie Paech
Nickname: O’Show – Given to me by one of my favourite riders.
Age: 11 years old.
Class Competing in: Mini Lites – 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke standard wheel (9-u12yrs)
When did you first start riding?
I first started when I was 4 years old.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I’m proud of the achievement and to be representing SA.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
I enjoy most the competition and racing with friends.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence
Bodhi Austin
Nickname: The commentators have called me the Austinator, Boohi.
Age: 11 years old.
Class Competing in: Mini Lites – 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke (9 to u12yrs) Standard wheel & 65cc 2 stroke (10 to u12yrs) classes.
When did you first start riding?
I first started riding at the age of 3.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
Proud and honoured to be chosen to represent our home state, excited to give it my all.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
The adrenalin you get from hitting the big jumps and seeing how hard I can take the turns. Also lucky to experience riding all over the country with friends.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
Jett Lawrence.
Jayke Hansen
Nickname: Jaykey
Age: 16 years old.
Class Competing in: 100cc to 125cc 2 stroke
When did you first start riding?
First started riding in 2016.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I’m Honoured to rep my state for the Aussie Jnr Nationals.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
I’d have to say cuttin’ sick whips.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
My favourite rider professional rider is Jett Lawrence and my favourite sports idol is Eli Tomac.
Madison Bahnisch
Nickname: Maddie.
Age: 16 years old.
Class Competing in: 85cc 2/ & 150cc 4 stroke (14 to u16yrs) & 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke Girls Classes.
When did you first start riding?
I first started riding when I was ten and started racing at 12.
What does it mean to be selected to represent Team SA at the 2024 AJMX?
I was so excited to have the opportunity to represent SA down in Bunbury, as this is my last year in Juniors and first AJMX.
What’s your favourite thing about riding motocross?
My favourite thing about motocross is how everyone is supportive and encourages you to do your best all the time.
Favourite professional rider or sporting idol?
My idol is Haiden Deegan.