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AJMX States for the Next Three Years Revealed
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is proud to announce that the KTM AJMX will be visiting South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory over the next three years from 2019-2021. The AJMX is the pinnacle of Junior Motocross in Australia and the growth of this Championship is set to continue over the coming years.
With a state rotation system in place for the AJMX, it allows for the Championship to visit a variety of states throughout the nation. This year’s incarnation will take place at Penguin, Tasmania on September 29 – October 6.
AJMX States 2019-2021
2019: South Australia
2020: Queensland
2021: Northern Territory
Keep an eye out, as MA will announce the highly anticipated venue for 2019 AJMX next week!
MA’s CEO, Peter Doyle sharing; “We are very excited that the AJMX states for the next three years have been announced. The AJMX is always one of the largest events on the motorcycle sporting calendar and it has truly become the pinnacle of Junior Motocross competition in Australia. Make sure to stay tuned next week, as we reveal the location of next year’s venue in South Australia.”
MA would also like to thank long time sponsors, KTM Australia that have committed to support the event over the coming years.
For more information head to www.ma.org.au
Information Bulletin #1868 Affected Disciplines: Speedway
The MA Alliance Explained: Q&A Part 1
What’s in it for me? No doubt the first question you asked when the Motorcycling Australia (MA) Alliance Agreement (AA) was announced.
You, as members of MA are at the heart of the agreement. We aim to provide an economic and safe environment for participants and volunteers from all the various disciplines, whether you are a racer, a social rider, or even just an interested observer.
There are a lot of challenges and opportunities facing motorcycling in Australia – rising costs, more stringent safety requirements (higher insurance premiums), the lure of other activities (decreasing member base) and changing requirements of our riders – more ride parks, adventure riding, dirt bike rallies, ride days etc. These are real issues facing the sport which need to be faced as a cohesive team.
For quite some time all of the State Controlling Boards (SCBs) have thought long and hard about the most effective and efficient way to address these challenges and opportunities.
To retain the SCB’s autonomy (direct accountability to their members and securing their assets) while gaining the benefits of acting nationally – reduced duplication, standardising process and products, providing a national voice in support of the sport we love, the SCB’s and MA have agreed to form an Alliance where each member has an equal voice and commits to work together to achieve what’s best for motorcycling.
At this point, Motorcycling Victoria have elected not to participate in this Alliance, however we remain hopeful that they will join in the future to ensure a truly single voice in order for motorcycling to prosper in Australia.”
To stay up to date with everything involved in the new MA Alliance, head to our website, Facebook and Instagram.
Dirt Track Stars Head To Gunnedah This Weekend
Riders are coming from as far afield as Townsville in the north and Mildura in the west, as well as one American, to contest this weekend’s 2018 Australian Senior Dirt Track Championship meeting at the Balcary Park Raceway at Gunnedah (NSW).
A classy line-up of riders should ensure quality action across the two days of competition on Saturday and Sunday.
Home track advantage is always a bonus, and former champion Marty McNamara, young gun Jordan Dall and veteran dirt track sidecar star Darryl Woodhead and passenger Shaun Fuller stand out among those who will carry the hopes of local fans in the face of tough opposition that will come from various sources.
The Pro 450, Pro Open and MX Open classes will see a mix of former champions, in some cases almost veteran stars, and young guns challenging for honours.
Townsville rider Kayden Downing will defend the premier Pro 450 class, while there are another four former Australian championship among the entries –Paul Caslick, Luke Gough, Michael Kirkness ( all from NSW) and Rowan Tegart from Mildura.
Kempsey rider Jarryd Oram, is another star of oiled tracks, who cannot be overlooked, while Daniel Wicks was prominent at the recent Australian Track Championship meeting and the name of Canberra rider Ian Hamilton would not be out of place among title honours.
On top of those riders there are few unknowns, like well-credentialed Queensland speedway rider Ryan Douglas and American Gage McAllister who will be having his first ever meeting on a track like Balcary Park.
Anyone who saw McAllister racing supermoto at Newcastle last weekend will know what a talent he is so a prominent showing this weekend would not surprise.
Add in the youngsters like Tom Herrick from West Wyalong, Mackenzie Childs from Newcastle and last year’s Australian Junior champion Kye Andrews from Taree, in what will be his first open meeting in senior competition.
Probably the hottest favourite this weekend will be North Brisbane rider Briony Hendrickson who has been the benchmark in the Womens class for several years now.
The toughest opposition for the Woodhead / Fuller combo in the Dirt Track Sidecar class will come from former champions, and last year’s minor placegetters, Brett Pearce (passenger Andy Harrison) and David Grainger (passenger Trevor Gaze) as well as recent Australian Track Championship winner Darren Fien (passenger Shaun Fien).
There is only a small field for the ATV Open class, but it is full of quality with Newcastle rider Matthew Griffiths hell-bent on revenge over Robert Booth who took the honours at the Australian Track Championship.
Besides the championship classes, there will also be racing for the Pro 250 and Under 19s, neither of which had attracted sufficient entries to constitute a championship class at the time of writing.
Several junior classes are also programmed as support events.
Action at the Balcary Park track will get under way both days at 10.00am – on Saturday for practice followed immediately by the first round of competition, and on Sunday for a Parade Lap and Official Opening before competition.
For more information head to www.ma.org.au, MA Facebook and the MA Instagram
Editorial by Peter Baker
Image supplied by Bill McFarlane
Motorcycling Australia & Suzuki Team up to offer Exclusive Member Benefits
Suzuki and Motorcycling Australia have teamed up to offer MA Members & Officials a series of exclusive offers.
As a token of appreciation for purchasing a new Suzuki Motorcycle, Suzuki Australia will cover the cost of your annual MA license fee.
For all Motorcycling Australia Licence holders
Purchase a new Suzuki motorcycle from 1st July 2018 to 31st December 2018 and Suzuki will rebate your annual MA licence fee.
For Motorcycling Australia Officials Licence holders
Purchase a selected new Suzuki motorcycle from 1st July 2018 to 31st December 2018 and Suzuki will provide you with $250 worth of Suzuki ECSTAR genuine engine oil.
In order to claim your rebate, the following must occur:
Purchase one of the following eligible Suzuki Motorcycles: RM85, RM-Z250,
RM-Z450, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, GSX-R1000/R, V-Strom 650, V-Strom 1000, GSX-S750, GSX-S1000/F, Boulevard C50T, Boulevard C90, Boulevard M109/R or Hayabusa
Complete and submit the Motorcycling Australia License Claim Form.
http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/news/suzuki-motorcycling-australia-team-offer-exclusive-member-benefits
Suzuki will pay your license value to your nominated account. For Officials license holders, Suzuki ECSTAR genuine oil will be sent to your nominated authorised Suzuki dealership.
For further information contact:
Lewis Croft
National Marketing Manager, Motorcycles
Suzuki Australia Pty. Limited
Ph: (03) 9931 5534
M: 0418 126 409
Email: lewis_croft@suzuki.com.au
For more information head to www.ma.org.au