Record numbers from Australia-wide converged on the superbly presented Motocross Riders Association, Gillman complex for the opening round of the highly anticipated ProSort 2025 South Australian Motocross Championships. Following two intense days on the track, it’s clear that some riders are positioning themselves as strong Championship contenders for 2025 –
(Words by John Cobby and photos courtesy of Eric McConnochie)
Sunday, April 6 – Seniors
Pro MX1
CDR Yamaha/Monster Energy AUS Pro MX1 current points leader Jed Beaton and HRC Honda Racing Australia/Boost Mobile national champion “King” Kyle Webster put on a thrilling display. They traded moto wins and fastest lap times throughout the day, but Beaton took the overall with 1/2/1 (72 points). Webster finished second with 2/1/2 (69 points). Kiwi Brodie Connolly, the current Aus Pro MX2 national champion, finished third with 3/3/3 (60 points). Ryder Kingsford finished fourth with 4/4/6 (51 points), and Byron Dennis rounded out the top five with 5/5/4 (50 points).
Pro MX2
Byron Dennis claimed the Pro MX2 overall with 2/2/4 (62 points), while South Aussie Alex Larwood finished second overall with 3/3/2 (58 points). Larwood just edged out Jayce Cosford on a countback, as they both finished with 58 points. Kayd Kingsford took fourth with 5/4/5 (50 points), and Brodie Connolly completed the top five after a mechanical issue in moto 1 left him behind.
MX3 U14-U18
“Wild” Wil Carpenter captured the overall with a brilliant display, despite a mechanical issue late in moto 1. He finished with 2/1/1 (72 points). Victorian Baylin Townsend secured second overall, grabbing a moto win along the way with 1/3/2 (67 points). Honda Racing shredder Kayden Strode finished third with 7/2/3 (56 points). Levi Farr placed fourth with 4/6/4 (51 points), followed by Corey Eisel in fifth with 3/4/9 (50 points).
Women’s All-Powers
HRC Honda Racing Australia/SCT Logistics multi-time AUS Pro MXW Champ Charli Cannon was in a class of her own, scoring the maximum 75 points. Emily Lambert finished second with 2/3/2, recovering from a fall in moto 2 and salvaging third in the final turn of the last lap. Leah Rimbas from WA finished third with 3/2/3 (62 points), while Jessica Bennett was fourth with 4/4/4 (54 points) and Tarja Morris finished fifth with 5/5/5 (48 points).
MX1 Expert
Archer Colwill took the overall in the MX1 Expert class, followed by Cody Loffler, Otto Spurling, Jack Lienert, and Baylin Townsend, who only competed in two motos.
Expert MX2
Victorian Oscar “Flyin” Fox fought for the overall, winning the first two motos but struggling in moto 3 after an issue left him half a lap behind. He charged back to fourth to secure the overall with 1/1/4 (68 points). Travis Wells finished second with 5/2/1 (63 points), while Harry Lashford completed the podium with 2/4/2 (62 points). “South East Shredder” Jye Smith took fourth with 3/3/5 (56 points), and Jake Henderson finished fifth with 4/5/3 (54 points).
Junior Lites (150cc Stroke/250cc 4 Stroke 13-U16 Years)
Levi Farr was in pursuit of another win, and after a hectic moto 3 battle with Corey Eisel, he secured the second overall win of the weekend with 1/2/1 (72 points). Eisel finished second overall with 2/1/2 (69 points), showing incredible resilience after a crash in moto 3. “Killer” Kye Little finished third with 3/3/3 (60 points), followed by Dylan Gromball in fourth with 4/4/4 (54 points), and Max Oakley in fifth with 6/5/5 (47 points).
Clubman All Powers
Harry MacDonald unleashed a “Mac Attack” on the field, winning the overall with 1/2/1 (72 points). “Bordertown Bullet” Archer Colwill finished second with 3/1/2 (67 points), and “Jumpin” Jamie Averay took third with 2/3/3 (62 points). “Turbo” Tyson Brooks placed fourth with 4/4/4 (54 points), while Aaron Hutchinson completed the top five with 5/7/5 (46 points).
50+ Vets
“Dazzling” Darren Averay took the overall with three wins (75 points), followed by Matthew Powell with 2/2/2, and Dale Mosey with 3/3/3.
Vets 40-49 Years
The “Williamstown Warrior” Warren Carroll impressed with a solid second-place finish behind Banks, while winning his class comfortably. Matthew Franczuk took second with 2/2/2 (66 points), followed by Craig Hepburn in third with 3/3/3 (60 points). Duane Hitch finished fourth with 5/5/4 (50 points), and Nick Gwiazda rounded out the top five with 36 points.
Vets 30-39 Years
Daniel Banks dominated in the Vets class, sweeping all motos to earn 75 championship points. Matt Clarke finished second with 2/2/2 (66 points), while Joseph Dalle-Molle, making a return to racing, took third with 5/3/3 (56 points). Jake Henderson finished fourth with 4/4/5, and Wade Byles took fifth with 7/5/6 (45 points).
Saturday, April 5 – Juniors
100-125 Stroke 13-U17
The first class of the day, 100-125 stroke 13-U17, saw West Aussie “Lightning” Levi Farr take the win with impressive 2/2/1 moto results and 69 points overall. Corey Eisel from NSW finished second with 5/1/2 moto scores, earning 63 points. “Jumpin” Jayke Hansen placed third with consistent 3/3/3 finishes (60 points), narrowly edging out fellow South Aussie Dylan Gromball, who finished 1/4/5 (59 points). “Rapid” Ryder Woodrow rounded out the top five with 52 points.
Girls 150 2 Stroke/250cc 4 Stroke 13-U16 Years
Bunbury, WA’s Mikayla Rimbas was in superb form with a clean sweep, scoring 75 points. Victorian Nelly Fox finished second, just 4.6 seconds behind in moto 1, with 2/2/2 (66 points). Dubbo’s Claire Pollard secured third with 3/3/4 (58 points). Hemi Sellenger placed fourth with 4/4/3 (56 points), and Tahlia Feltham rounded out the top five with 5/5/5 (48 points).
85cc 2 Stroke/150 4 Stroke STD/BW 12-U16 Years
Defending champ “Dynamite” Dylan Gromball had to dig deep for the overall after a crash on lap one of the opening moto. However, he remounted and charged back to third before winning the next two motos, scoring 70 points. Declan Smart won the first moto and pushed Gromball hard in moto 2, but had to settle for second with 1/2/2 (69 points). “Rapid” Riley Mullen, after a holeshot in his first Big Wheel race in this class, finished third with 2/3/3 (62 points). Nate Hargreaves finished fourth with 6/4/4 (51 points), and Brock Smart completed the top five with 10/6/7 (40 points).
Girls 85cc 2 Stroke/150cc 4 Stroke 11-U15
Yamaha GYTR team rider Eliza Dennis from Wagga Wagga, NSW, put on a lethal display, sweeping the motos for 75 points. Defending champ Lacey Thompson had a solid day with 2/2/2 (66 points), followed by April Chapman in third with 3/3/3 (60 points). Matilda Ryan finished fourth with 4/4/5 (52 points), while Paige Kitchen secured fifth with 5/5/4 (50 points).
85 Stroke/150 4 Stroke SW 9-U12
In the 85 Stroke/150 4 Stroke SW 9-U12 class, world number 8 “Racin” Mason Ezergailis was unstoppable, securing a clean sweep and 75 points. Archie Black finished second with 4/3/2 (60 points), followed by “Nitro” Nate Forwood in third with 2/2/10 (55 points). First South Aussie home was Brax Chittleborough in fourth with 5/7/3 (50 points), while Ryder Madafiglio finished fifth with 7/4/5 (48 points).
65cc 10-U12 Years
“Rocket” Ryder Madafiglio from Dubbo, NSW, claimed the overall with 1/2/1 (69 points), including a fierce battle in moto 1 with National champ Mason Ezergailis. Archie Black from Lake Macquarie, NSW, finished second with 5/3/1 (61 points), while first South Aussie home, “Boostin” Brax Chittleborough, was third with 3/4/4 (56 points). “Blonde Bomber” Bodhi Austin finished fourth with 8/5/3 (49 points), and Ollie Cale took fifth with 4/6/5 (49 points).
65cc 7-9 Years
Nate Forwood executed a clean sweep, enjoying the airtime the track offered, and amassing 75 points. Victorian Maxwell Leggieri finished second with 2/2/2 (66 points), while Oliver Thredgold made a strong showing in third with 4/4/4 (54 points). Parker Matthews finished fourth with 3/5/5 (52 points), and Logan Chapman Nicol rounded out the top five with 6/6/7 (44 points).
50cc Auto 7-U9 Years
Defending champ Oliver Thredgold displayed a dominant performance, earning a perfect score and showing he means business this year! Parker Matthews claimed second place with 3/2/2 (64 points), and Hudson Hitch rounded out the podium with 4/4/3 (56 points). Hudson Chadbourne finished fourth with 5/3/4 (54 points), while Ricky Leonard took fifth with 6/5/5 (47 points).
Huge congratulations to MRA President Anthony Slade, the committee, officials, track crew, flaggers, helpers, and volunteers for their massive efforts. We are looking forward to round two at the Robe Motorsports Club on May 3 & 4 for more exciting MX action!