The 2024 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships was a thrilling event that took place at Bunbury’s Shrubland Park circuit, featuring around 300 of the country’s finest young racers competing across twelve different classes.
The competition produced twelve different champions, each showcasing their skills and determination on the challenging track.
Let’s take a closer look at the results of the Northern Territory competitors:
In the 50cc 7-U9yrs class, #13 Logan Chapman-Nicol finished 23rd, while his sister #125 Breeanne Chapman-Nicol unfortunately retired due to injury, #14 Ty O’Halloran finished 36th, and #176 Joshua Taylor finished 38th, showing their determination and resilience in a challenging class.
In the 65cc 7-U10yrs class, #180 Nathan Lawrence finished 28th, #13 Logan Chapman-Nicol finished 38th, and #176 Joshua Taylor unfortunately retired, demonstrating the resilience and spirit of the young competitors.
In the 65cc 10-U12yrs class, #144 Connor O’Halloran finished 23rd, #125 Zane Bauwens finished 27th, #178 Gus Simpson finished 31st, and #105 Paul Short finished 35th, proving their skill and dedication in a highly competitive class
The 85cc 12-U14yrs class had a strong representation from the NT, with #118 Mackenzie Woodhill finishing 19th, #198 Rhys Gwynne finishing 30th, #194 Brodie Holmes finishing 33rd, #110 Angus Ramsay finishing 35th, and #128 Jack Bauwens finishing 37th, demonstrating their resilience and determination in a packed field of 40 competitors.
#176 Harry Steel competed in the 85cc 14-U16yrs class, finishing 16th out of 20 riders from across the country, showcasing his competitiveness and skill on the national stage.
#124 Banjo Williamson finished 39th in the 125cc 13-U15yrs class, displaying great determination throughout the event.
In the 125cc 15yrs class, #130 Max Hudson finished just outside of the top 10 in 11th place, #129 Flynn Green finished in the top 20, and both #146 Ben McFarlane and #120 Declan Abbott finished concurrently in 22nd and 23rd places, showcasing their talent against tough competition.
#146 Ben McFarlane placed 20th in the 250cc 15yrs class, demonstrating his ability in a highly competitive category.
The impressive achievement of the Interstate Cup Challenge Team, which has amassed a remarkable total of 96 points, serves as a testament to the meticulous and strategic selection process involved in this competition. It’s important to note that this event is not solely about speed and results; rather, it demands careful planning and consideration of other state selections.
Each State/Territory team manager must engage in a thorough analysis of qualifying times, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of their own competitors and those of other state competitors. This intricate process ensures that the selected athletes not only demonstrate individual excellence but also take into account the selection of other competitors within their classes by other managers.
A special mention to all the riders who travelled to WA to fight for a place in the top 40 and just missed out in their respective classes including #112 Kingsley Potts and #126 Floyd Williamson. Your determination and effort have not gone unnoticed, and your dedication to the sport is truly commendable. Keep pushing forward, and we look forward to seeing you back on the track, stronger and more determined than ever.
We extend our best wishes to all competitors for a safe journey back to Darwin, Alice Springs, and Nhulunbuy, and a speedy recovery to our injured riders as they prepare for future competitions.
