Reliability

Last Saturday, the 28th of September, Clare became the centrepiece of Reliability Trial action as Clare MCC hosted the sixth and final round of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship—the Beryl Pearce Trial. With anticipation building for one last charge to the finish line, the 6-hour, 2-lap event presented a final opportunity for the Championship titles to be decided for 2024, and everyone felt the excitement.

Windy conditions added an extra layer of difficulty to the final round, but die-hard reliability trial fans secured prime trackside spots to witness 28 Sidecars and 75 Solos tackle the tree-studded, dusty course. The Sidecars opened the day, breaking in the challenging terrain. Third off the rank and looking fast as ever, the duo of Shane Schiller and Steven Doecke took early control, overtaking teams Daniel Plowman/Bradley Brook and Shaun Blenkiron/Nathan Saegenschnitter on the first lap. Schiller and Doecke held their lead throughout, securing a commanding win and claiming provisional victory in the final round of the Championship.

The battle for the Beryl Pearce second and third was much tighter as Bradley Hunter and Adam Brook crossed the finish line in second place at the end of lap 2. However, Championship leaders Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook answered back, reclaiming silver by a narrow margin of just 26 seconds to wrap up round 6, leaving Hunter and Brook to settle for third in the provisional standings.

After a close third-place finish in round 5, Toby Lewis claimed the Beryl Pearce honours by taking an early lead and holding off challenges from Championship leader Sam Nenasheff. Nenasheff, meanwhile, faced his own battle with Daniel Fraser, who made a stellar comeback in lap 2 but fell agonisingly short, settling for provisional third by just 4 seconds.

To catch up on all the Round 6  provisional results, click HERE.

Rounding out the 2024 Championship, the Beryl Pearce Trial provided the perfect final outing to cement the overall standings, with results set to be confirmed by midnight on Thursday, October 3rd. Champions will be officially crowned at the 2024 Presentation Night, with plenty of Championship stories to share. Tickets are still available for purchase through Ridenet, so be sure to lock in your seats for a fantastic night to cap off the year. The success of the 2024 season would not have been possible without the incredible support of the Championship sponsor, Gawler Motorcycle Centre, along with the efforts of all the volunteers and the hosting clubs. With 2025 on the horizon, another thrilling year of competition awaits, and new Champions are sure to emerge.

As the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion, Clare will come alive this Saturday, September 28th, as Clare MCC proudly presents the Beryl Pearce Trial. Don’t miss your last chance to see all your favourite reliability trial riders put it all on the line for one last Championship dash!

Entry List:

With 28 of your favourite sidecar teams and 73 hard-charging solo riders preparing to line up for the final round, tensions are at an all-time high as the competition heats up. Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook will kick off the sidecars as the first out from Main Control, closely followed by Championship contenders Michael Kerin and Joshua Schutz, who will leave at 9:07 AM in their chase for final points to close the gap. You can bet that Shaun Blenkiron and Nathan Saegenschnitter will be there for all the fun as they stay in contention for the Championship, trailing by just 4 points.

Currently leading the 2024 Outright Solo Championship, Sam Nenasheff will take to the course as the first solo rider for the last time this year, aiming to secure his Championship title. He’ll need to maintain the pressure as he faces off against Royden Harrold, who is back in the mix after an impressive Round 5 win at Palmer.

All this is combined with an action-packed and diverse lineup of classes, including Clubman Solo, Open 2 Stroke, Up to 405cc 4 Stroke, and 406cc & Over Four Stroke. The excitement continues with Masters Sidecar for riders aged 45 and over, Clubman Sidecar Unlimited, Ladies All Powers for both Solo and Sidecar, as well as the Masters 55 and Over, Pre-1990, and Veterans Classes.

Catch up on the full rider list – HERE.

 

Where:

Set against the ideal backdrop for the 2024 Reliability Trial Championship, riders and spectators will experience a diverse landscape filled with bog holes and technical terrain that will challenge the best in the Championship. Kick off your day by soaking up the atmosphere at Main Control, conveniently located at the Farrell Flat Golf Club (2 Abyssinia Terrace, Farrell Flat, SA)

Plan your final Championship Round 6 trip—HERE.

 

Key Info:

As riders take on the final Round 6 daytime 2-lap outing to wrap up the Championship, head out to the Farrell Flat Golf Club to see the first rider take off at 9:01 AM. If you want to make it a full family weekend getaway, camping is available at both the main control and powered sites at Duncan Park.

Unfortunately, there is no spectator access to sections 2, 3, and the start of sector 7. Check out all the best spots to catch the action by using the QR code below for convenient access on your mobile, or head to the main control, where some printed maps will be available at the sign-on area.

The SA Reliability Trial Championship has had the privilege of providing riders with outstanding stages set against beautiful scenery on private properties. Please note that dogs are NOT allowed at the event, except for service animals.

Make it a family day out at Clare for the Championship finale and the last showdown for points!

 

Live Timing:

Stay updated on the Championship results in real-time, no matter where you are on the course, by following live timing through Race Result and there will be a link available on the day to follow.

 

Results:

The round 6, Beryl Pearce Trial results will be available on the SART Championship Series website following the event. Results will remain provisional for 5 days after publication to give competitors time to review them. After this period, they will be finalized. For Supplementary Regulations, the latest news, and more, please visit sartchampionship.com.

 

Socials*

Keep up with all the last-round action of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trials Championship through our socials! Head to Facebook, Instagram, and the Official SART Championship Website for the latest news, photos, and event updates. Don’t miss seeing the Championships finally decided for 2024!

 

 

Final Reminder To Save The Date:

Anticipation reached a fever pitch as SAPMAC MCC hosted the penultimate round of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championships at Palmer. Riders approached the demanding course with unwavering focus, knowing that the final sprint to the finish was just around the corner. Despite the rain leading up to the event, the track became a challenging battleground, with loose, dusty sections keeping competitors on edge. Coupled with a persistent, gusty wind, the two-lap daytime challenge tested both endurance and skill, making those critical Round 5 Championship points even more elusive. As the competition heats up further, let’s delve into the Round 5 provisional results.

 

The battle for the Solo Overall top spot was intense between Royden Harrold and Charlie Milton, with Harrold taking the early lead in lap 1, followed by Milton and Toby Lewis. Milton quickly found his rhythm on the Palmer course, clocking the provisional fastest time in the second lap. However, Harrold’s strong performance in lap 1 proved decisive, earning him the overall win by just 5 points. Toby Lewis held his position in the top three, trailing second-place Milton by 33 points to secure third place comfortably ahead of Cody Schiller.

 

 

Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook delivered an outstanding performance at Palmer, capturing their first podium of 2024 with a well-deserved Round 5 Open Sidecar Overall victory. They established a commanding lead with an impressive lap 1 advantage of 88 points over Ben Mayne and Shaun Buckley. Despite a strong push from Mayne and Buckley in lap 2, they were unable to overtake the resolute Plowman and Brook, who held firm to secure the win. In the race for third place, Shaun Blenkiron and Nathan Saegenschnitter, currently third in the Open Sidecar Championship, showed a strong lap 1 performance. However, Bradley Hunter and Haydon Ahrens delivered a blistering second lap, ultimately claiming third place on the Round 5 podium with a decisive margin of 81 points.

 

As we shift our focus to the grand finale of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship, Clare MCC is gearing up to host Round 6: The Beryl Pearce Trial. Scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, this final showdown promises to be electric as Championship contenders make their last stand in Clare.

As the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championships near their penultimate round, anticipation is mounting for the SAPMAC MCC’s River Murray Trial this Saturday, 31st August. The loamy Murray Mallee stages are set to test the mettle of 149 determined riders, each prepared to push themselves and their bikes to the absolute limit. With rain in the forecast, the competition could see unexpected twists as riders battle for those crucial late-season Championship points.

Adding to the excitement, riders will once again set off on their Round 5 journey from the familiar backdrop of the Palmer Main control, while new stages introduced for 2024 promise fresh challenges. It’s shaping up to be a massive day for reliability trial fans, young and old.

 

Entry List:

Sam Nenasheff, the current leader of the 2024 Solo Outright Championship, will be seeking every opportunity to extend his lead and solidify his claim to the title. However, this won’t be an easy task, as Clinton Voigt trails by just 5 points heading into Round 5. With Voigt’s previous successes in the River Murray Trial, there is a real possibility we could see a new Championship leader emerge after the weekend. Shane Diener remains firmly in the top 3 mix, aiming for the second-place overall spot.

In the sidecar class, Ross Watson and Cooper Winter will lead a strong field, closely followed by Daniel Plowman and Bradley Brook. Adding to the excitement, the current second-place Championship duo, Michael Kerin and Joshua Schutz, are poised to deliver a fantastic performance this weekend.

Round 5 promises to be thrilling, with Jake Henderson and Liam McConnell gearing up to compete in the Clubman Open 2 Stroke class, joining an already impressive lineup. In the Women All Powers Championship, Chloe Barton is fiercely pursuing the 2024 title and will face strong competition from Sofie Kraft. The event will also feature masters, veterans, and a substantial field of expert sidecars and solos. Additionally, fans can look forward to seeing classic Pre-1990 bikes showcasing their timeless charm on the course.

Check out the full rider list – HERE.

Where & Spectator Key Info:

At the Palmer Oval Main Control, spectators will find a hub of activity and excitement throughout the day. The Mid Murray CFS will be on hand to provide hot food and cold drinks, ensuring everyone stays refreshed and energized. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or taking a break from the action, the Main Control will be the perfect spot to enjoy the day’s events. With South Australia’s top Reliability Trial riders tackling a challenging and diverse course, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

The SA Reliability Trial Championship is proud to feature exceptional stages set against beautiful scenery on private properties. Please note that dogs are not permitted at the event, except for service animals.

Plan out your trip – HERE. 

Live Timing:

Keep up with the Championship results as they happen, no matter where you are on the course, by following 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.

Results:

Once it’s all said and done, the results will be published on the SART Championship Series website. Results will be provisional for 5 days after publication to allow competitors to review them. After 5 days, they will be locked in and final. For Supplementary Regulations, the latest news, and more, please visit sartchampionship.com.

 

Socials*

Stay updated on the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trials Championship by following us on social media! Keep track of the latest news, photos, and event updates on Facebook and the Official SART Championship Website. Don’t miss any of the action!

 

 

Save The Date:

With the competition tightly contested leading into Round 4 of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre SA Reliability Trial Championship, fans and riders flocked to Mallala on Saturday, August 10th, as Levis MCC brought the excitement of the Gil Harris Trial to life. The perfect weather, coupled with the buzz of anticipation at Main Control, made it a day to be enjoyed by both young and old alike.

In the overall Open Solo Championship standings, just 8 points separated the top 5, setting the stage for a fiercely contested Round 4. Anyone had the potential to dethrone current Championship leader Sam Nenasheff. From the outset, Tom Mosey emerged as a serious challenger, with just 2 seconds separating him from Nenasheff at the end of lap 1. Lap 2 was all Mosey’s as he widened the gap by another 17 seconds, securing both the Round 4 Open Solo and outright win. The fight for the final podium spot was equally intense, with Cody Schiller narrowly edging out Championship runner-up Clinton Voigt by just 5 seconds, despite Voigt’s valiant charge in lap 2.

Ross Watson & Cooper Winter dominated the Open Sidecar Class in Round 4, securing the win with a commanding 66-second lead after lap 1, which they extended to an impressive 111-second margin over second-place finishers Hector Evans & Shaun Buckley. The battle for third place was a nail-biter, with David Pratt & Adrian Rohrlach going head-to-head with Michael Kerin & Joshua Schutz. Although Kerin & Schutz held an 8-second lead after lap 1, Pratt & Rohrlach fought back on lap 2, ultimately clinching the third spot, finishing just 30 seconds behind the open sidecar runners-up.

The provisional results for the Open Solo and Sidecar classes are listed below. For a complete breakdown across all classes, visit the SART website. These results will remain provisional until midnight on Friday, August 16th, with Championship standings to be updated thereafter.

As we gear up for the second-to-last round of the Gawler Motorcycle Centre 2024 SA Reliability Trial Championship, anticipation is mounting for the River Murray Trial in the Mannum district on August 31st. Presented by SAPMAC MCC, this round promises fierce competition as established rivalries clash with the Championship title at stake. With entries filling up fast, make sure you don’t miss out—register by Friday, August 23rd, to secure your spot!

Cover photo: dynamic duo, Ross Watson & Cooper Winter on their way to the Open Sidecar Win – Image thanks to SandPlow Photography.

Gil Harris Trial, Round 4 – Provisional Outright:

Open Solo:

Pos	No	Name	Class	Lap 1	Lap 2	Stages	Total	Gap
1	72	Thomas Mosey	F	1388	1442	14	2830	+0
2	133	Samuel Nenasheff	A	1390	1459	14	2849	+19
3	67	Cody Schiller	F	1395	1470	14	2865	+35
4	132	Clinton Voigt	A	1404	1466	14	2870	+40
5	70	Ryan Waldhuter	F	1425	1451	14	2876	+46
6	103	Henry Blenkiron	G	1433	1475	14	2908	+78
7	99	Daniel Fraser	G	1417	1496	14	2913	+83
8	85	Jake Henderson	D	1411	1506	14	2917	+87
9	74	Kurtis Riebke	F	1423	1501	14	2924	+94
10	37	Shane Diener	V	1427	1503	14	2930	+100
11	107	Rhys Jenke	G	1445	1494	14	2939	+109
12	66	Matthew Aimann	F	1457	1486	14	2943	+113
13	69	Charley Kerin	F	1455	1495	14	2950	+120
14	92	Liam McConnell	D	1509	1465	14	2974	+144
15	78	Charlie Semmler	F	1480	1514	14	2994	+164
16	65	Dwayne Rumsey	F	1447	1552	14	2999	+169
17	71	Clayton Fechner	F	1457	1547	14	3004	+174
18	91	Jordan Ball	D	1472	1545	14	3017	+187
19	129	Nathan Noble	A	1456	1569	14	3025	+195
20	134	Nathan Newell	A	1462	1569	14	3031	+201
21	38	Shaun Harman	V	1468	1570	14	3038	+208
21	44	Andrew Dillon	V	1463	1575	14	3038	+208
23	75	Zane Gerlach	F	1480	1564	14	3044	+214
24	108	Tyson Clarke	G	1498	1567	14	3065	+235
25	90	Jack Wormald	D	1500	1573	14	3073	+243
25	98	Matthew Taylor	G	1507	1566	14	3073	+243
27	97	Liam Sander	G	1506	1571	14	3077	+247
28	49	Duane Woolford	M	1500	1586	14	3086	+256
29	87	Todd Knight	D	1527	1579	14	3106	+276
30	39	Paul Grosser	V	1518	1604	14	3122	+292
31	102	Nick Stevens	G	1541	1601	14	3142	+312
32	128	Brendon Noble	A	1512	1634	14	3146	+316
33	76	Nicholas Schulz	F	1509	1648	14	3157	+327
34	93	Cameron Caruso	G	1569	1610	14	3179	+349
34	95	Chris Thomas	G	1557	1622	14	3179	+349
36	81	Jake Humphrys	F	1487	1700	14	3187	+357
37	77	Saxon Kearns	F	1558	1634	14	3192	+362
38	86	Simon Haydon	D	1571	1667	14	3238	+408
39	115	Bailey Caire	G	1494	1777	14	3271	+441
40	110	Tom Couzner	G	1655	1622	14	3277	+447
41	88	Ryan Wood	D	1559	1720	14	3279	+449
42	113	Nathan Caple	G	1599	1687	14	3286	+456
43	64	Corey Redden	F	1548	1743	14	3291	+461
44	112	Josh Moyle	G	1604	1714	14	3318	+488
45	40	Stephen Needham	V	1578	1749	14	3327	+497
46	51	Greg Slattery	M	1622	1728	14	3350	+520
47	84	Thomas McBain	F	1615	1739	14	3354	+524
48	100	Robert Poole	G	1604	1756	14	3360	+530
49	120	Thomas Friebel	G	1551	1813	14	3364	+534
50	45	Shayne Bain	V	1619	1747	14	3366	+536
51	55	Jeffrey Sparks	M	1633	1764	14	3397	+567
52	111	Thomas Hodges	G	1711	1699	14	3410	+580
53	54	Brett Hall	M	1661	1765	14	3426	+596
54	106	Alex Bawden	G	1584	1862	14	3446	+616
55	79	Keegan May	F	1652	1795	14	3447	+617
56	42	Brian Gallasch	V	1658	1816	14	3474	+644
57	43	Stuart Mackenzie	V	1689	1793	14	3482	+652
58	41	Brett Farr	V	1687	1850	14	3537	+707
59	104	Dylan Stacey	G	1713	1872	14	3585	+755
60	62	Paul Collins	P1	1701	1891	14	3592	+762
61	116	Chey Dahlitz	G	1772	1864	14	3636	+806
62	94	Jaimee Heidenreich	F	1800	1857	14	3657	+827
63	63	Adam Toolan	P1	1778	1897	14	3675	+845
64	131	Charlie Milton	A	2296	1401	14	3697	+867
65	101	Mackenzie Camp	G	2176	1526	14	3702	+872
66	89	Mikel Nies	D	1821	1899	14	3720	+890
67	58	Chloe Barton	L1	1803	1921	14	3724	+894
68	46	Stephen Tomlinson	M	1775	1958	14	3733	+903
69	119	Dion McPherson	G	1713	2023	14	3736	+906
70	80	Matt Harkness	F	2134	1609	14	3743	+913
71	50	David DeLaine	M	1769	2070	14	3839	+1009
72	123	Josh Tommney	G	1890	1980	14	3870	+1040
73	53	Lawrence Robertson	M	1870	2020	14	3890	+1060
74	109	Thomas Nelson	G	2033	1871	14	3904	+1074
75	118	Mitch Scott	G	1859	2048	14	3907	+1077
76	57	Mike Wormald	M	1860	2102	14	3962	+1132
77	122	Jack Back	G	1955	2047	14	4002	+1172
78	56	Mark Taylor	M	1891	2113	14	4004	+1174
79	68	Mark Rosewall	F	1720	2364	14	4084	+1254
80	73	Christopher Causer	F	2001	2222	14	4223	+1393
81	48	Paul Rumsey	M	2057	2273	14	4330	+1500
82	59	Jasmine McPherson	L1	2082	2375	14	4457	+1627
83	60	Naomi Findlay	L1	2082	2431	14	4513	+1683
84	52	Colin Jenke	M	2175	2539	14	4714	+1884
85	82	Simon Mattiske	F	2650	2108	14	4758	+1928
86	117	Jonathon Carmody	G	2522	3545	14	6067	+3237
EXC	114	Caleb Hastwell	G	1809	1762	13	3571
DNF	61	Kevin Steinert	P1	1886	0	7	1886
DNF	83	Noah Riebke	F	206	0	1	206
DNS	47	Dominic Burman	M	0	0	0	0
DNS	96	Todd Haydon	G	0	0	0	0
DNS	105	Tyson Schumacher	G	0	0	0	0
DNS	121	Steve Rosewall	G	0	0	0	0
DNS	130	Toby Lewis	A	0	0	0	0

Open Sidecar:

Pos	No	Name	Class	Lap 1	Lap 2	Stages	Total	Gap
1	29	Ross Watson / Cooper Winter	C	1534	1592	14	3126	+0
2	30	Hector Evans / Shaun Buckley	C	1600	1637	14	3237	+111
3	11	David Pratt / Adrian Rohrlach	J	1644	1623	14	3267	+141
4	1	Michael Kerin / Joshua Schutz	K	1636	1654	14	3290	+164
5	2	Russell Bailey / Marc Oxley	K	1652	1644	14	3296	+170
6	10	Scott Richardson / Matthew Lee	J	1654	1684	14	3338	+212
7	6	James Waldhuter / Brett Schiller	K	1668	1709	14	3377	+251
8	31	Darren Winter / Lachlan Greenhalgh	C	1652	1733	14	3385	+259
9	4	Jayden Coleby / samuel coleby	K	1683	1704	14	3387	+261
10	3	Kristy Schultz / Mert Saegenschnitter	K	1744	1705	14	3449	+323
11	9	Alex Turner / Melissa Paunola	K	1698	1766	14	3464	+338
12	20	Elouise Dohse / Tianna Dohse	L2	1763	1812	14	3575	+449
13	13	Barry Buckley / Todd Blackwell	J	1767	1834	14	3601	+475
14	15	Michael Fechner / Stuart Gerhardy	J	1808	1832	14	3640	+514
15	5	Harley Nicholls / Blake Tucker	K	1834	1844	14	3678	+552
16	12	John Davies / Kym Menadue	J	1816	1873	14	3689	+563
17	8	Adam Buckley / Luke Perdon	K	1887	1920	14	3807	+681
18	21	Sofie Kraft / Bradley Hunter	L2	1888	1975	14	3863	+737
19	14	Shane Rudloff / Damian Egan	J	1888	2057	14	3945	+819
20	16	Antony Shanks / Duncan Greenhalgh	J	2030	2033	14	4063	+937
21	18	Jason Whitfield / Jamie O’Brian	P2	2062	2071	14	4133	+1007
22	19	Caroline Wilksch / Natasha Sky	L2	1913	2369	14	4282	+1156
23	17	Glen Wundenberg / Erin Pratt	J	2192	2334	14	4526	+1400
DNF	27	Daniel Plowman / Bradley Brook	C	1541	377	9	1918
DNF	28	Shaun Blenkiron / Aiden Wilksch	C	3855	0	7	3855
DNF	7	Samuel Wegener / Henry Graetz	K	1215	0	5	1215