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“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 29 & MAR 1

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Road Racing, Speedway, Trials

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 29 & MAR 1

This weekend sees 3 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 3 disciplines of our sport and 2 of them right next door to each other – so another great weekend’s spectating is on offer – plus Gillman, Riverland & Tea Tree Gully will all be open for those wanting to have a spin around an MX track!

The big event for this weekend is Mount Gambier’s annual Classic Master of Mac Park, which will also feature the Laurie Fox Memorial SA Sidecar Championships – well worth the trip to the Mount with the swag for 3 days – yes, 3 days as it starts Friday – of great bitumen action!

Here is the lowdown on the event;

125 entries, including an awesome 30 Sidecars

Entry $10.00 per day or $15.00 per weekend

Under 16 free

Canteen and Bar facilities available.

Camping available $10.00 per person per night under 16 free

For full details of the event and all it entails – check out their website www.macparkraceway.org.au or Facebook page!

                     

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH & MARCH 1ST

This weekend will again see neighbours, the MSA Junior Development Park and Sidewinders Junior Speedway at Wingfield host events almost back-to-back, with Sidewinders hosting their Blast from the Past Meeting, with their gates opening from 5.30pm and the action hotting up from 7.30pm on Saturday, with the JDP hosting the AJS MTC’s Dynamic Trials Series round 5 from 9.30am on Sunday morning.

And from Sidewinders; Adults $5.00, kids free and with full canteen facilities…. see you trackside!

And from the AJS MTC; Entries are still open and will be taken on the day – get in a warm up before TROY Series SA 2020 kicks off in March!

SIDEWINDERS U16 JUNIOR SPEEDWAY’S ‘BLAST FROM THE PAST’ MEETING

WHEN: Saturday, February 29th, from 5.30pm

WHERE: Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway, Eighth Street Wingfield

CONTACT: Meredith Sterry; 0410256992

AJS MTC’s DYNAMIC TRIALS SERIES – ROUND 5

WHEN: Sunday, March 1st from 9.30am to 2.00pm

WHERE: MSA Junior Development Park, North Terrace Wingfield

CONTACT: Peter Arnold; 0438 100 310

       

         

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 22 & 23

Filed Under: Motocross, News, Road Racing, SA Women in Motorcycling, SAMX Championship, Speedway

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 22 & 23

This weekend sees 2 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 2 disciplines of our sport and in different parts of the state – with another great weekend’s spectating on offer – plus there is a Ride Day on at Mac Park on Saturday as well!

Let’s have a look at what’s on offer ……………

ROUND 1, 2020 EP SERIES (MOTOCROSS)

HEAD WEST YOUNG MEN – AND WOMEN – HEAD WEST!

The small, but mighty EP Series along with the host clubs, West Coast (Ceduna), Port Lincoln, Whyalla and, for the first time in approximately 6 years, Kimba, welcome all to the 2020 Eyre Peninsula (EP) Series, with Round 1 for 2020 kicking things off this Saturday in Ceduna!

Remember only $50.00 entry fee to race – get in quick to see if they are still open!
Free camping at the track all weekend, and a $10.00 ‘barbie’ tea Saturday night, with a few beverages also available, with everyone having all day Sunday to get home, this is the ideal way to enjoy the social aspect of our great sport.

The West Coast MCC are looking forward to seeing all attend the 2020 Series and they thank all for helping to keep this great series going.

ENTRANCE FEE: Spectators $10.00 a car or $5.00 a person. If no one is found to man the gate then there will be a donation tin at the counter for those that’d like to make a contribution

The West Coast members wish all a safe drive over and look forward to seeing everyone trackside on Saturday!

The West Coast MCC would also like to express their appreciation to the following businesses and people for renewing their gate/club sponsorship for the upcoming season. Please support the businesses that support them.

✅ Ceduna Auto Pro
✅ Jon Mullan Building
✅ Ceduna Gateway Tax
✅ Ceduna Meat Service
✅ Ceduna Oysterbarn
✅ Shelley Beach Caravan Park
✅ Ceduna Paint N Panel
✅ Sonya And Troy Degner
✅ Ceduna 4evafit
✅ Penalumba (Mahar Family)
✅Jacob Vincent
✅ Ceduna Foodland

And would like to welcome and thank for joining this year in sponsorship
✅ Ceduna Car Wash

ROUND 3 2020 SIDECAR SUPER SERIES.

The action at the first 2 rounds of the 2020 Sidecar Super Series has been red hot, and the culmination of the Series this Saturday night should be no different – so grab the family and head down to Gillman for another great night of speedway action.

Gates Open 5.00pm, Racing 7.00pm

Adults $25.00, Concession $20.00,

Child 12 to U16 $5.00, Children U12 FREE.

Family $55.00 (2 Adults, 4 Children)

GILLMAN SPEEDWAY Wilkins Rd GILLMAN.

Parking and entrance: Patrons can enter via gates at the western and eastern ends of the venue. There are free off-street parking areas near both gates.

Gates open: at 5.00pm with free spectator access to the pits until closed to the public for practice and racing.

RIDE DAY AT MAC PARK MOUNT GAMBIER

What is a Ride Day at Mac Park?

In a word, AWESOME!

It’s pretty much impossible to exploit even a fraction of what your motorcycle is capable of on the road these days without significant risk to your licence, not to mention safety with increased traffic, deteriorating road conditions, and the unpredictability of what may lie around the corner.

Ride days allow you to dictate how fast you go and enjoy your bike’s capabilities in a way they were designed to be used.

You do not need a race bike, or even sports bike, to enjoy riding on the track.

With graded groups we cater for everyone – from the seasoned racer to complete novice.

A day on track will cost $130 ($80 junior) while our 2-day events cost $240 ($150 junior).

Camping at the track is available for $10 per person per night, under 16 free

The canteen is open for breakfast and lunch and offers a wide range of menu items.

We pride ourselves on running family friendly events with plenty of track time and a great atmosphere, an atmosphere we guarantee you will be unlikely to find at any other racetrack!

Contact Email for all details: info@macparkraceway.org.au

       

THE FIRST MUNGEREE EASTER TRIAL TO JOIN A HUGE EASTER LINE UP IN SA!

Filed Under: News, SA Women in Motorcycling, Trials

After many years of talking about running an Easter trial in South Australia to cater for all those who don’t travel interstate over the Easter break, it has been decided that 2020 will be the year to give it a try for the first time and the venue will be SA’s favourite, the Mungeree Homestead at Bangor in the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The home of the Hogan family, and SA’s Trials des Nations Team Australia member and World Trial Championship competitor, Connor, the weekend will be co-hosted by the Keyneton MCC (with thanks) and will feature all of the usual Mungeree goodness;

Fantastic loop of sections – and 2 of them being a 2 day event

The Woolshed Dinner – BUT 2 of them this time, Saturday and Sunday nights (it’s not only great food, but the monies raised help get Connor overseas each year!)

Great onsite camping – along with a lot of fireside talk! 

Coaching & Practice on Friday arvo and Monday morning

Lots of logs, some great creeks, rocky outcrops, the Widowmaker hill, great views of the Gulf looking towards Port Augusta – and more logs! 

PLUS: A sunday morning Easter Egg Hunt for the kids

OH – and did we mention the awesome food (the real reason we head to Mungeree each year) and loop of sections! 

ENTRIES: Will open soon and will be available through Ridernet – stay tuned – with the supp regs also featuring all of the catering details, as well as how to find Mungeree if you’ve never experienced the beauty of the place before!

Mungeree will now join a great list of events in SA over Easter – making all riders and spectators spoilt for choice in 2020!

Also on offer will be;

Round 2 of the SA Road Racing Championships (and The Easter Cup) at Mac Park and hosted by the Mount Gambier MCC

The annual King of the Gulf motocross meeting at Port Pirie, which also features the Prince and Classic King of the Gulf, along with the 2020 SA Women’s Motocross Cup

The Baker/Bitmead Meeting for junior speedway aces at Sidewinders Speedway at Wingfield

And there will also be the 2nd Morgan MCC Club Day for 2020 on Easter Monday – just to finish the weekend off just right! 

         

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 15 & 16

Filed Under: News, Road Racing, Speedway, Trials

“#WHATSONWEDNESDAY!” THE ACTION FOR THIS WEEKEND; FEB 15 & 16

This weekend sees 2 great events to sink your teeth into, covering 2 disciplines of our sport and right next door to each other – so another great weekend’s spectating is on offer – plus there is a Ride Day on at Mallala on Saturday as well!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH & 16TH

This weekend will see neighbours, the MSA Junior Development Park and Sidewinders Junior Speedway at Wingfield host events almost back-to-back, with Sidewinders hosting their prestigious Graham Baker Shield Meeting, with their gates opening from 5.30pm and the action hotting up from 7.30pm on Saturday, with the JDP hosting the AJS MTC’s Dynamic Trials Series round 4 from 9.30am on Sunday morning.

And from Sidewinders; it’s on again.. the race night that honours one of our founders, Graham Baker, with the running of the Graham Baker Shield. This is one of Sidewinders most prestigious race nights. Join us for a great night of junior speedway!

Adults $5.00, kids free and with full canteen facilities…. see you trackside!

And from the AJS MTC; Entries are still open and will be taken on the day – get in a warm up before TROY Series SA 2020 kicks off in March!

SIDEWINDERS U16 JUNIOR SPEEDWAY’S ‘GRAHAM BAKER SHIELD’ MEETING

WHEN: Saturday, February 15th, from 5.30pm

WHERE: Sidewinders U16 Junior Speedway, Eighth Street Wingfield

CONTACT: Meredith Sterry; 0410256992

AJS MTC’s DYNAMIC TRIALS SERIES – ROUND 4

WHEN: Sunday, February 16th from 9.30am to 2.00pm

WHERE: MSA Junior Development Park, North Terrace Wingfield

CONTACT: Peter Arnold; 0438 100 310

 

MALLALA MOTORSPORT PARK RIDE DAY – HOSTED BY CAFNIX

From the Event page on the Mallala Motorsport Park Facebook page

Bring your bikes out for our first ride day of 2020 and check out the new Northern Hairpin!

Please note:
– Each entry must be purchased in a separate transaction.
– Online entries ($160) will close Midnight, Thursday 13th February 2020.
– Remaining places will be open to register on the day ($180).

Entry fee includes;
– 6 x 15 minute on track sessions (groups of maximum 35 on track at a time)

Gates & sign on open at 8am, with the first group on track at 9am.
Sessions end at 4pm.

Groups are based on speed and experience.
Groups are flexible; if you get quicker through the day, or if you get tired and slow down, you can move up or down a group.
For rider safety, the number of riders in each group is limited.

YELLOW Group: Beginner Riders. Laptimes over 1.35. Passing allowed on OUTSIDE ONLY.
GREEN Group: Intermediate Riders. Laptimes between 1.24–1.34. Passing allowed on OUTSIDE ONLY
BLUE Group: Advanced Riders. Laptimes between 1.16–1.23. Passing allowed ANYWHERE.
RED Group: RACE Riders. Laptimes under 1.16. Passing allowed ANYWHERE.

Notes:
These events are run under an MA Permit, if you do not hold an annual MA Licence, you will be required to purchase a day licence with your entry.

Powered garages can be purchased with your entry or on the day for an additional fee ($50).
(max 2 bikes per garage).

Please note: if you are under 18, a parent/guardian must accompany you to the event & must co-sign all disclaimers/waivers.

Coaching is available, by appointment only.
Please contact Roy Ankan on 0433 713 832 or Alessandro Malatesta on 0407 716 344 at least a week in advance to arrange.

Fuel (E85, 98 & ELF Race 102) is available at the track.

Bikes must be fit for purpose;
• Check the operation of your brakes, suspension and levers.
• Bikes can have road tyres with legal tread or slicks
• Tape up all glass (e.g. lights and mirrors) or remove
• Check there are no obvious fluid leaks.
• Check there are no loose panels, bolts or clips.
• Check the chain for correct tension.
• You must have a good ADR approved full face helmet
• You will need to have full leathers. If two piece, they must zip together
• Gloves that cover all skin
• Leather boots that cover all skin
• Long hair must be secured, use a hair net, balaclava or beanie to keep it tucked in.
• A back protector is recommended to prevent spinal injury.
• No helmet cameras or timing are permissible at ride days.

Please feel free to invite your friends and family to come and watch your experience, there is no admission charge.

Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the Raceway Canteen.

THIS IS NOT A RACE DAY – respect those around you, ride safe and have fun!

TROY Series SA 2020 – 6 WEEKS AND COUNTING TO KICK OFF!

Filed Under: News, Trials

TROY Series SA 2020 almost ready to go & entries to open soon!

The TROY Series SA 2020 poster has now broken cover, thanks to Motorcycling SA starting to upload all of the events to its events calendar on their website, head to www.motorcyclingsa.org.au/riders/calendar for the whole calendar.

To start the year Trials SA are heading to Mungeree, complete with a Saturday coaching & practise day and no trip to Mungeree would be complete without a famous woolshed dinner – an awesome way to start the year!

Riders (junior) who need Kickstart programs or endorsements signed off will be able to get that done onsite Saturday at the coaching/practise day, with Hoges, Connor and crew on hand to coach!

The woolshed dinner will take place Saturday evening, as per previous years, menu and costs (dinner & weekend catering by Tyler & crew) will be released with the supp regs, which will be on Ridernet and the MSA website.

This is now the 11th year of TROY, and featuring Chris & Stuey on the poster this year, TROY 2020 will feature 5 rounds, with at least 1 new venue (Robertstown), which will also feature a Saturday Trials SA Coaching & Practise Day and will be a great venue for a camp out as well!

In between Mungeree and Robertstown, the Series will also visit Victor Harbor & Tungkillo for the Frank Tuck & Max Graetz Trials, before heading to the Barossa for the Series Finale’, the 47th Mountain Man Trial.

The full Series is;

Round 1        March 29       The Woolshed Trial                         Mungeree                  Team H & AJS

Round 2        April 19          The Frank Tuck Trial                       Victor Harbor             AJS

Round 3        July 26           The Max Graetz Trial                       Tungkillo                   Gawler

Round 4        August 16      The ‘Black Mud’ Trial                      Robertstown             Velocette

Round 5        Sept 13          The 47th Mountain Man Trial         Barossa                     Keyneton

Rounds 1 & 4 will also feature a Saturday Trials SA Coaching & Practise Day, while round 2 will feature a Come & Try Day on the Saturday, with all events also likely to have camping available on the Saturday night.

For 10 years now TROY Series SA has been a Series that has incorporated all of the classes into 7 classes, with the classes, where possible, based predominantly on what colour split is ridden (Blue & Yellow), but this wasn’t possible across all classes, so some are based on lowest point score on the day (Red, White, Black & White and Red & White), with the Pink Class alone in being based firstly on what line the girls are riding, then on points lost.

And over these 10 years the Series has grown into a worthy Series to compliment the SA Championship event, as well as the Special Events, and with the series fluctuating between 4 & 5 rounds each year, all 5 Clubs have run rounds at some stage over the 10 years.

Classes for the 2020 Series will be

RED (Trial 1 & Trial 2)

RED & WHITE (A, B & Classic Sidecar)

PINK (Junior & Senior Women)

WHITE (Junior A & Junior B)

YELLOW (Trial 3)

BLUE (Trial 4)

BLACK & WHITE (Clubman & The Historic Classes)

AND as always, TROY will also feature non-competitive classes for MINI TRIAL (ages 4 – 7), JUNIOR and senior solo & sidecar, with all the details regarding classes and what line they ride to be included in the Supp Regs for the series.

The Series will also be supported again by Rockhopping SA & Trialsport – with thanks!

Expert coaching will be available for all riders, new and not so new, at Mungeree for round 1 of the 2020 TROY Series SA

 

Riders will get a bit of everything at Mungeree, from logs of all sizes, to creeks, to rocky outcrops to the hill known as the Widowmaker!

 

ACUSA Park – SET TO RISE UP FROM THE ASHES!!

Filed Under: All disciplines, News

As most would know, ACUSA Park got hit in the recent bushfires, and since that time the Park Committee have been working flat out to get the Park back up and running for 2020 – here is the latest update!

 

Acusa Park working bee this Saturday 15th February. 8am to noon.

The support for the working bees after the fire went through the property has been awesome thanks to great bunch of volunteers.

Thank you all for your time donated at the working bees, it’s been great to have that support which is really needed to get the property up and running for the coming season.

While we are still concentrating on fire damage and repairs other plans that have been made for the year are falling behind schedule so our challenge is to get back on track, and we simply can’t do it without help.

Our major project for this year is to get the dirt track up and running again and to do this the old fence has to be replaced. Other projects are also planned so for this reason we will continue to hold working bees over the next couple of months.

The working bee dates are;

Saturday 15th February 8am – noon.  Everyone is welcome!

Sat. 29th February 8am to noon

 March 7th, 8th & 9th     We will be there for the long weekend and have quite a few things planned so all helpers are  welcome and if you wish to stay for all or part of the weekend you are welcome to camp.

 Sat. March 21st  from 8am to noon.

If you are available we would sincerely appreciate a hand if only for a few hours. If you are able to bring a trailer, chainsaw and wire cutters, bolt cutters, fencing pliers etc. it would be handy but not essential. Also bring gloves and safety glasses etc if you have them.

Please enter via the main gate on Snake Gully Road.

Thanks….