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July 2008
Shell MX Series Presentation Night

June 2008
Transport Container being organised for 08 Honda Australia Junior MX Champs
2008 Honda Australia Junior MX Chapionships
Yamaha SEQ Junior Motocross Series Supplementary Regulations
Great Western Hotel set to host Rockhampton Indoor Motocross
Round 2 Honda Thunder-X entries closing soon
An update on the CQ Motocross Jamie Elliott Appeal
Egerton looking forward to 'home ground' advantage
Changes to Precise Corporation Central Queensland Motocross Series

May 2008
Round 6 Shell Adavance Motocross Series cancelled
Yamaha Queensland Quad MX Championships Supp Regs released
Clubs rally to help Jamie
Shell Series set to swing back into action

April 2008
Cini and Husqvarna take 2 Queensland Motocross Championships
Honda Thunder-X Series Supplementary Regulations released
CQMX Series - Rounds 1 & 2 results now available
Cini looking for the double
Carroll's Cool Air Hang Out competition
Jamie Bain's on the road to recovery
Central Queensland Motocross Series set for action
Queensland riders set for improved showing
Tivoli Raceway to host Shell Series
The 'Cool Air' returns
Cini storms to the front

March 2008
Waters dominates Round 1
Who'll take Reardon's mantel?
Precise Central Queensland Motocross Series Supp Regs released
Queenslanders 1-2 at Yamaha Development Series
Sisters set to battle for National Championship
Action hots up at Shell Motocross Series

February 2008
Queensland Motocross Championships Supp Regs released
Ayr Motocross meeting cancelled
Coolum ready to host Round 2
Round 2 Shell Advance Sunshine State MX Series - postponed
Cini's Back..
2008 Motocross of Nations Applications
Early season Stadium Motocross
Go Girls Cup in review

*Archived 2007 Motocross / Supercross News here

Shell MX Series Presentation Night

It has been confirmed that 2008 Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series Presentation Night will be held at the Toowoomba Golf Club on Saturday 27th July 2008.

This is the Saturday night of the Toowoomba round of the Yamaha South-East Queensland Junior Motocross Series.

An informattion flyer with all of the details, including a ticket order request form can be downloaded from here. Numbers are limited so get in early so you don't miss out...

Honda Australia Junior MX Championships

Motorcycling Australia has released the Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for the 2008 Honda Australian Junior Motocross Championship to be held at Pinjar Park in Western Australia.

The event will run from 28 September – 3 October, and will showcase some of Australia’s best junior Motocross talent.

The Wanneroo Junior Motocross Club will host the event, which saw over 660 entrants take part in 2007.

Entries close last mail on 1 September, and should be sent to:

Kerry Perram
Mp 51 280 Bannister Road
Canningvale, WA, 6155

The Supp Regs and Entry Form can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: www.ma.org.au/jmx

Further information on the event can be obtained by contacting Kerry Perram on 0407 197 869 or at natswa@motocryclingwa.org.au.

Container for Australian Junior MX Championships (read on)

The Motorcycling Queensland Junior Subcommittee is organising a container to transport bikes and gear to and from Western Australia for the 2008 Honda Australia Junior Motocross Championships.

Details regarding the container are as follows:

*maximum 20 bikes per container;

*more than one container will be organised if there is sufficient interest;

*cost is $350 per bike for the return trip;

*the junior Subcommittee is covering the cost of $70 per bike insurance;

*the container will leave from Ellen Grove (Brisbane) on either Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th September;

*$100 deposit is required to confirm a place on the container;

*for more information and / or to discuss a booking, contact Clive Redhead on 0419 914 323.

Yamaha SEQ Junior Motocross Series Supplementary Regulations

The Supplementary Regulations & Entry Forms for the 2008 Yamaha South-East Queensland Junior Motocross (SEQJMX) Series have been released.

The SEQJMX Series is a five (5) round Open Motocross Series for A, B and C grade junior competitors, with Senior Support classes.

The Series is scheduled to take place as follows:

Round 1 - 26/27 July at Echo Valley, Toowoomba
Round 2 - 9/10 August at Riverside Raceway, Mundubbera
Round 3 - 23/24 August at Roma & District MX Track, Roma
Round 4 - 6/7 September at Bingera Weir, Bundaberg
Round 5 - 1/2 November at Tivoli Raceway, Chuwar (near Ipswich)

Entries are open forthwith and close last mail Wednesday (11 days before each round). Supplementary Regulations are available for download from here.

More information on this Series is available by contacting the Race Secretary - Patricia Redhead on 3271-1180 or 0419 914 543, after hours please.

Great Western Hotel set to host Rockhampton Indoor Motocross

Nick geck in action at the 2007 Great Western
The Rosenberg Motorcycles Indoor Motocross is looming large on the horizon – Saturday July 12 at the Great Western Hotel Rockhampton.

This unique event has been thrilling crowds and giving riders a different perspective for 6 years and 2008 will be no different.

The banked tiered seating around three quarters of the covered arena enable spectators to really see what it’s like to race a motorbike up close and personal.

Running on the Supercross format of qualifying heats, last chance and semi finals, 6 bikes race in the tight confines of what on a normal night is a bull ring. The track built in a 50 x 50 square metre area is also in keeping with Supercross tracks.

That’s where the similarity ends. The free flowing style motocross jumps allow for a range of riders from pee wee to professionals to carve up the 200 metre track which the pro riders will negotiate in approximately 22 seconds.

Supplementary Regulations are available from here. Numbers are limited, so get in early.

Round 2 Honda Thunder-X entries closing soon

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Riders wishing to enter round 2 of the Honda Thunder-X Series to be held at Hornes Property, Hervey Bay on Sunday 22nd June 2008 should be aware that entries for this round close last mail (this) Wednesday 11th June 2008.

The venue is near the current MX Track at Dundowran, about 5km's out of Hervey Bay. Camping is permitted at the track.

This will be the second in the 5 round Honda Thunder-X Series which also doubles as the Queensland Natural Terrain Motocross Championships in the Junior Lites, Lites, Open, Women's, Quad, Veterans and Pre 85 and Evolution classes.

Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms can be downloaded from here.

An update on the CQ Motocross Jamie Elliott Appeal

Blackwater Junior Motorcycle Club member - Brett Gook sent an email through to the Motorcycling Queensland office recently with an update on the CQ Motocross Jamie Elliott Appeal. Here's an extract...

JAMIE ELLIOTT CQ MOTOCROSS APPEAL UPDATE

Jamie is now in the spinal unit at the PA Hospital in Brisbane he transferred over to the PA on Monday the 26 May.

This is just a update for everyone that has helped in one way or another with fundraising for the Elliott Family.

The Blackwater Junior Motorcycle Club courtesy of Brett Gook and Peter Matthews kicked off fundraising by donating a Beer fridge full of beer and spirits as a raffle prize. which was donated by the Blackwater Junior Motorcycle Club.

Round 4 of the Central Queensland Championships in Rockhampton saw the Appeal's launch. With everyone digging deep into their pockets, along with businesses and some CQ Clubs within 2 weeks $6,500 had been raised.

Three more clubs have since committed to donate $500 each, taking the tally to $8,000. Our goal is $10,000 so we'd love to hear from any other Clubs or individuals interested in donating.

I would like to thank everyone for their great support. The generosity of clubs, businesses and individuals has been amazing.

The amount that has been raised is absolutely mind blowing, not only for myself but also for the Elliott Family. The Elliott's would like to thank everyone from the bottom of their hearts, words cannot describe their gratitude.

So, if you have bought a ticket or two in the raffle be ready as the lucky winner will be announced at the Longreach round of the CQ Motocross Series on the 8 June 2008.

If anyone wants to donate to the Appeal cheques are to be written out to JAMIE ELLIOTT and posted to:

"JAMIE ELLIOTT MOTOCROSS APPEAL"
C/O Brett Gook
32 Webley Street
Blackwater QLD 4717

Anyone wanting further information can phone me on 0438 861 801

Cheers
Brett Gook

Egerton looking forward to 'home ground' advantage

Round 7 of the ‘Precise Corporation’ Central Queensland Motocross Series heads to Longreach this Queen’s Birthday long weekend, and local rider Richard Egerton will be out to impress.

Egerton has been in outstanding form recently collecting seven wins from his last seven starts across the Pro Open and Pro Lites classes.

He credits his form to a rigorous pre season fitness regime.

“I started putting in the hard, base fitness work last November and feel that it’s now all starting to pay off” said Egerton.

“A normal week will consist of 2 sessions with my personal trainer including gym and cardio work, and then more gym session at home, as well as plenty of cycling and time on the bike”.

Egerton’s 3 recent wins in the Lites class has seen him move from third to second in the Series and close to within 3 points of current leader Peter Stapleton. His 4 consecutive wins in the Pro Open class has seen him extend his lead in this class to a very significant 39 point advantage.

Egerton is also competing in the South-East Queensland based Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series where he is currently leading the Expert Lites class with only 2 rounds remianing.

Living in Barcaldine (approximately 520kms west of Rockhampton), means that it’s always a huge ask just to be involved in most events. Egerton estimates by the time motocross winds down at the end of this year’s season he will have covered nearly 50,000kms travelling too and from motocross events.

On the extensive travel involved he commented; “although it can certainly effect you, I try and ensure that all of the time spent travelling is put to good use by resting up, and getting myself mentally prepared for each event”.

He understands that it’s all part of the road in trying to make it as a professional motorcycle rider.

“My short-term goal is to finish all of this year’s Series’ really well, turn Pro, and really dedicate myself to the sport over the next couple of years, and basically see where I can take it” Egerton explained.

Egerton heaped praise on his family for all of the support that they have given him in pursuit of his dream. He also thanked Rod Faggoter and all the guys at Centre Tune Motorcyles for their support throughout the year. Richard is also supported by the following LD Training, Scott, Dunlop and Yamalube.

Round 7 of the Precise Corporation Central Queensland Motocross Series is this Sunday 8th June, with racing expected to start at 9am. The Longreach Motocross Track is located at Lot 1 Sandpiper Street, Longreach. Entry is $5 for adults, $3 for children and pensioners, and $10 for a car load.

Latest results from the Precise Corporation Central Queensland Motocross available from here.

Changes to Precise Corporation Central Queensland MX Series

The continuing growth in popularity of the Precise Corporation Central Queensland Motocross Series has led to some minor changes to allow the smooth running of the rest of this year’s series.

All classes will now have two rounds of racing (previously three), but each race will be 50% longer. This will allow the officials to save time between each event and this means that events should finish on time and lower the chances of having to cut back the last round of the day.

Class details will now be:

50cc Div 2 - 2 rounds x 8 minutes
65cc - 2 rounds x 10 minutes
Senior Lites and Open - 2 rounds x 15 minutes
All other classes - 2 rounds x 12 minutes

Amended Supplementary Regulations will be available here. Thank-you for your understanding with this matter.

Round 6 Shell Advance Sunshine State Series Motocross cancelled

Please note that due to excessive wet weather around the South-East Queensland region over recent days, round 6 of the Shell Advance Sunshine State Motorcross Series set to be held at Glenfern Park, Kilcoy, this weekend (Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June 2008) has been cancelled.

Riders who have entered this round have the following 2 options, both of which will attract an $18 adminstration fee fee for work already completed - such as track preparation, entries processed, program, etc.

Option 1 - Transfer:
There is no automatic transfer of entries from this cancelled round, meaning that riders wishing to transfer their entry from this weekend to one of the 2 remaining rounds will still need to complete an Entry Form for the round that they wish to transfer to, and send it along with their entry passes from Kilcoy, payment of an $18 entry tranfer fee and a new self addressed envelope to the Race Secretary - PO Box 126, Clontarf Qld 4019 by the closing date for entries.

**Closing date for the next round (Chinchilla) is next Wednesdsay 4th June.

Riders undertaking this process should mark the new Entry Form clearly with the words 'Transfer from Kilcoy'.

Option 2 - Refund:
Riders will be entitled a full refund less the $18 administration fee. Any rider who has not sought a transfer will receive a refund cheque in the next 2-3 weeks.

Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for this round are available from this link.

Yamaha Queensland Quad MX Championships Supp Regs released

The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for the 2008 Yamaha Queensland Quad Motocross Championships to be held at the Clermont Motocross Track on 23rd & 24th August 2008 have been released.

Entries are open forthwith and should be sent to the Race Secretary Shery Halverson - 15 Douglas Street, Clermont Qld 4721, by last mail Sunday 15th August.

The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for this event can be downloaded from here.

The Clermont Motorcycle Club have organised for well respected Level 2 Coach - Rod Jenner and highly regarded Quad rider - Luke Beechey to hold a Quad Motocross coaching session at the Clermont Motocross Track on Sunday 13th July. Numbers are limited to 35, with both Junior and Senior riders welcome.

For more information, or to register for this coaching day contact Glenda Brooks on 0408 003 453.

Clubs rally to help Jamie

On the 20th April this year, Jamie Elliott (#121) was doing what he loves most in the world, racing motocross. The shy fourteen year old, affectionately known by his family and mates as “Mr Smoothie,” was competing in the Junior Lites class at the Moranbah round of the Central Queensland Motocross Series when he crashed and was seriously injured.

Once he was stabilised and able to be moved from the track, he was taken to Moranbah Hospital and then subsequently flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. He had fractured the C2 and C3 vertebrae's, also his jaw in several places, and his lung had collapsed. His spinal cord was also damaged, but to what extent is not yet known.

The Doctors have now fused his C1 vertebrae to C5 and he is now able to breath unaided. His jaw has been plated and he is now talking and eating solid food. Whilst Jamie continues to make steady progress, he is expected to remain in Brisbane for at least another nine months.

Jamie and his family live on their property outside of Charters Towers. He had travelled to Moranbah with his mum, Lyndal, for the event, as his Dad, Greg, had to stay home to complete a muster on the property. Greg and Jamie’s sister, Mikayla, flew to Brisbane immediately and have relied on family and friends to look after the property since then.

The Elliott’s have devoted much of their time to motorcycling over the years, with Greg as an Official and past President of the Charters Towers Motorcycle Club, and Lyndal, as a Race Secretary. They have formed the backbone of the club, donating many, many hours of machinery hire for track preparation and maintenance, as well as behind the scenes paperwork and organisation.

As a result, the Elliott’s are a very well known and liked family in the region. Since the accident North and Central Queensland Clubs have banded together to raise money to assist Greg and Lyndal with travel and medical expenses to aid in Jamie’s recovery.

To date, the Cairns Motorcycle Club has donated $2,500 and the Mareeba Motorcycle Club $5,000. Our very own Townsville Motorcycle Club donated all proceeds from its most recent Motocross Club Day on the weekend and this, plus individual donations, came to $12 000, bringing a grand total thus far of $19,500. A number of Central Queensland Clubs have also advised that they will be donating funds and organising raffles.

The Townsville Motorcycle Club thank all of those who have contributed, and now challenge other clubs, businesses and members of the racing fraternity to join in and assist in any way, be it big or small. Due to the extent of Jamie’s injuries his treatment will be on-going, so any assistance you can provide will help.

Donations can be forwarded to: The Elliott Family, c/- Townsville Motorcycle Club, PO Box 747, Aitkenvale Qld 4814. Or for more information contact Tracey Grinham on 0438 531 309.

Shell Series set to swing back into action

It’s been more than a month since the last round, but the Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series swings back into action with round 5 of the Series being held this weekend at Bingera Weir Raceway, Bundaberg.

The final round of the Yamaha Queensland Motocross Championships, and a round of the Rockstar National Motocross Championships has dominated the local motocross scene of late, but the local boys and girls are keen to get back into what is widely regarded as the best Motocross Series in the land.

The absence of quality riders such as Todd Waters (KTM), Dean Ferris (Honda) and Nathan Crawford (Honda), who will all be competing at round 4 of the Australian Motocross Championships (Raymond Terrace, NSW), will surely see recently crowned Queensland Pro Open and Pro Lites State Champion – Adam Cini enter the weekend as a strong favourite.

The presence of Northstar Yamaha’s Robbie Marshall in both the Pro Open and Pro Lites classes, and other consistent performers such as Brock Winston (Yamaha), Matt Haworth (Honda) and Stephen Smith (Honda) is likely to keep Cini on his toes.

Despite the fact that the Series has only reached its half-way point Queensland Yamaha Junior Development Team’s Shaun Redhead has opened up an almost insurmountable lead in the Junior Lites 13/14 years class. Another strong showing this weekend will make his challengers’ job almost impossible.

Bingera Weir Motocross Track is located on Bingera Weir Road, via Bundaberg. Racing will start at approximately 10am on both days.

Saturday’s racing will be for predominantly younger juniors (65cc) and Senior Clubman classes, and Sunday’s racing being for the older juniors (85cc, Junior Lites, etc) and the Senior Pro, Expert and Intermediate riders.

Entry prices on Saturday are: $5 for school students and pensioners, $10 for adults, $20 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children), children under 5 years are free.

Entry prices on Sunday are: $10 for school students and pensioners, $15 for adults, $30 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children), children under 5 years are free.

An entry pass covering both days can be purchased for the cost of Sunday prices. For more information contact the Rum City Motorcycle Club Secretary – Jenice Caflish on 0429 488 982.

You can check out the latest results in the Series at www.orion-timing.com

Cini and Husqvarna take 2 Queensland Motocross Championships

The final round of the Yamaha Queensland Motocross Championships held at Glenfern Park, Kilcoy on the ANZAC long weekend, saw Husqvarna Racings Adam Cini (pictured), win both the Pro Open and Pro Lites Championship classes.

On Saturday in race one of the Pro Open class, Cini took the hole shot and lead the early stages of the race, and after a long battle with fellow championships contender - Dean Ferris (Honda).

Cini settled for second and some valuable Championships points, with Nathan Crawford (Honda) in third.

On Sunday there were 2 races left to decide the Pro Open title, with Cini going into the day with an 8 point lead in the Pro Open championship class.

In the first race of the day Cini got away with the lead group of riders, and after a frantic dice for the lead, ended up finishing in 3rd place, two places in front of Ferris who slid off while dicing with the front group. KTM's Todd Waters took the win with Kawasaki's Mitch Hoad in 2nd place.

This result saw Cini’s lead in the championship increase, meaning Ferris had to win the third and final race, and hope for Cini to finish outside the top 5 to have any chance of claiming the championships.

By the last race of the day, the conditions of the track had become extremely dusty. Cini again got away well, unfortunately however another rider managed to run into the back of him, squashing the exhaust which ultimately affected the performance of the bike.

By this stage the lead riders were gone, and out in front was Ferris. Cini showed however true grit and fought his way back to ultimately take 5th place in the race and claim his second ever Pro Open Queensland Motocross Championship. Todd Waters claimed 2nd place in this race and Nathan Crawford 3rd.

“I am so stoked. I had a great package for the whole championship, my Husqvarna TC450 has surprised everyone and the Metzeler tyres were great. By the last race I had a 12 point gap so I knew it was tight, I kept in control and I felt as though I deserved to take the win” he said.

Ferris claimed second place in the Championship, and amazingly despite missing the second round due to sponsors commitments, Todd Waters claimed 3rd. Both of these riders will no doubt have their day.

It was a different story in the Pro Lites Class, where all the other riders knew they would need something extraordinary to happen if they were to win this Championship class, with Cini going into the final round with a 25 point lead.

Cini rode consistently and finished a comfortable 3rd in the first race on Saturday, with his main nemeses Ferris (Honda) taking the win with Brock Winston (Yamaha) in 3rd.

On Sunday Cini hole-shotted the first race and led from start to finish in front of KTM’s Todd Waters and Ferris. In the second race of the day, Cini again took the holeshot and rode conservatively to take 3rd place, behind Waters and Ferris, and in so doing claimed his second Championship for the day.

“Now this has Championship win has really surprised me" said a clearly elated Cini.

"At the start of the year I wasn’t sure if I could develop and race both classes, I have trained and ridden every day and it has paid off. I couldn’t fault anything about my Husqvarna TC250, it rode like a gem" he continued.

Cini acknowledged that the win was part of an overall team effort from all at Husqvarna Racing.

"I would like to thank Paul & Sue (Feeney) for giving me this opportunity and having faith in me, my mechanic Johnny Kittle who had the patience for all the swapping and changing and of course, Vic who helped me today and the rest of the crew and my personal sponsors. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to my fiancée Tammy who has been a huge supporter of my career for such a long time” laughed Cini.

The other 2008 Yamaha Queensland Motocross Championship winners are:

Womens Unlimited - Tamara Gray (Yamaha)
Junior Lites 250F 15yrs - Dylan Peterson (Honda)
Junior Lites 125cc - Shaun Redhead (Yamaha)
Mini Lites 14/15yrs - Wade Hunter (Honda)
Junior Lites 250F 13/14yrs - Shaun Redhead (Yamaha)
Mini Lites 12/13yrs - Jackson Richardson (KTM)
Mini Lites 9/11yrs - Joel Dinsdale (Yamaha)
65cc 10/12yrs - Blake Colleton (Kawasaki)
65cc 7/9yrs - Wilson Todd (KTM)
50cc Division 2 - Declan Dwyer (KTM)

Full Championship results can be viewed at: www.orion-timing.com

Honda Thunder-X Series Supplementary Regulations released

Motorcycling Queensland today released the Supplementary Regulations & Entry Forms for the 2008 Honda Thunder-X Series.

The Series, which doubles as the Queensland Natural Terrain & Veterans Motocross Championships, takes in 5 rounds, and kicks off at the Mt. Perry track near Gayndah on Sunday 25th May.

“We are excited to have secured 4 of the 5 venues as pure natural terrain facilities” said Series Co-ordinator Kevin Mortimer.

“The only permanently standing motocross venue being used this year is the Mundubbera track, which is widely regarded as having a very natural terrain feel to it anyway” he continued.

The full Championship is scheduled as follows:

Round 1 - 25th May, Mt. Perry (near Gayndah)
Round 2 - 22nd June, Hornes Property (Hervey Bay)
Round 3 – 13th July, Alton Downs (Rockhampton)
Round 4 – 17th August, Henschens Property (Kingaroy)
Round 5 – 14th September, Mundubbera

Honda Australia, the naming rights sponsor of the Championship, has announced a number of contingency awards for riders on ‘red machines’ who finish in the top 3 places at each round and also overall in the series.

Full details on the contingency awards is located in the Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms for this event which available from here.

CQMX Series - Round 1 & 2 results now available

Results from Round 1 (Dysart) and 2 (Moranbah) of the 2008 'Precise' Central Queensland Motocross Series have been released and are available for viewing at this link.

Cini looking for the double

Team Husqvarna Racing's Adam Cini Team Husqvarna Racing’s Adam Cini (pictured) will be looking to ‘do the double’ and claim both the Pro Open and Pro Lites Championship classes when the third (and final round) of the Yamaha Queensland Motocross Championships hit Glenfern Park, Kilcoy this weekend.

Cini has been in blistering form of late, and is somewhat of a ‘Jack of all Trades’ when it comes to riding motorbikes, having spent last year competing in the Lites Class in American Motorcycle Association’s (AMA) Supermoto World Championships where he finished 3rd overall.

Going into the final round of the Championship he leads both classes (Pro Open by 11pts and Pro Lites by 25pts), and will be looking to do what Daniel Reardon did last year and claim both of the premier Open classes.

Reardon has since moved on and is currently competing in the AMA Motocross and Supercross Championships, a place where Cini also sees himself in the not-to-distant future.

“Last year was a great experience and a lot of fun for me. I got to travel around America and meet some good people, and gain some great memories” said Cini.

“When you want your world to revolve around motorcycles, America is the place to be. There are more tracks over there and they all seem to be really well maintained”.

“It took me a little bit of time to become accustomed to the set-up over there, but once I did, I started producing some decent results” he commented.

For now though he is focussed on getting the best out of this year and riding on his home track of Glenfern Park, Kilcoy will no doubt give him an advantage this weekend.

“I guess you could say that I know my way around the Kilcoy track”.

“I’ve raced there from a very young age. But in saying that, a number of the other top guys will have just as good of a chance of winning on the day. It’s just one of those tracks where the start is everything” he said.

Cini’s main opposition in the Pro Open class is likely to come from Dean Ferris (Honda), the Yamaha mounted Simon Thomson and Nick Geck, the experienced Nathan Crawford (Honda) and north Queensland whiz kid Todd Waters (KTM).

Many of the same names loom large in the Pro Lites class, with Ferris, Geck, Waters and Suzuki’s Joseph Hobson all looking to spoil Cini’s plans of a double celebration.

In the Women’s Championship class Yamaha’s Tamara Gray holds a strong 21pt lead in search of her fourth Women’s State Motocross title.

Honda’s Dylan Peterson holds sway in both of the ‘premier’ Junior classes (Junior Lites 250F 15 years and Junior Lites 125cc). He’s sure however, to encounter stiff opposition from Yamaha’s Shaun Redhead in the Junior Lites class.

Redhead holds a strong lead in the 250F 14/15 years class, from Husqvarna’s Jake Wright and Honda’s Jacob Wright.

It looks like a two man battle in the Mini Lites 14/15 years class where Honda riders Wade Hunter (114pts) and Jake Gook (113pts) have cleared out on the rest of the field, whilst North Queensland’s Jackson Richardson (KTM) holds a strong points lead over Jacob Wright and Jay Wilson (Honda) in the Mini Lites 12/13 years.

It’s Joel Dinsdale’s title to loose in Mini Lites 9/11 years class where he has a 26pt lead over second placed Nicklas Scott (Honda) and a 27pt lead over third placed Jesse Dobson (KTM).

KTM riders Dylan Wilson (65cc 10/12 years), Wilson Todd (65cc 7/9 years) and Declan Dwyer (50cc Division 2) all hold commanding leads in their respective classes.

Glenfern Park is located on Neurum Road, Villeneuve. Turning off the D’Agular Highway at Woodford onto Neurum Road, head west traveling about 3-4 kms, past Walker Lane. The track will be on your right.

Racing is on both days (Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April) starting at approximately 10:30am on the Saturday, and at 9:30am on the Sunday.

Entry is $15 for adults and $7 for student / pensioners, under 5 years are free.

Carroll's Cool Air Hang Out' competition

Motorcycling Queensland in conjunction with Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing is pleased to announce 'Carroll's Cool Air Hang Out' competition.

The competition is offering one lucky winner, and a friend of his / her choosing the opportunity to hang out with Troy Carroll and all of the Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing crew at Round 9 of the Rockstar Energy Drink Australian Motocross National Championships in the team’s new purpose built racing rig.

“The winner will have the opportunity to sit in on team strategy meetings, watch the mechanics at work on the bikes, and get to know all of the team as we prepare for racing” said profile rider - Troy Carroll.

“Motorcycling Queensland approached me with the idea, and I jumped at the chance of giving someone the opportunity to get up close and personal and feel what it’s like being a professional motocross rider” Carroll finished.

The winner and friend of his / her choosing will also receive a Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing prize pack consisting of:

*Kawasaki Jacket with Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Racing Logo
*Kawasaki Shirt with Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Racing Logo
*Kawasaki Cap with Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Racing Logo

Three (3) other lucky winners will also be drawn to win a Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing prize pack consisting of the above merchandise.

Troy Carroll is one of Queensland’s favorite sons when it comes to Motocross / Supercross competition. Carroll’s achievements are extensive. He was the 2004 and 2005 Pro Open Supercross Champion. He was also the Winner of the Pro Lites Class, Thumper Nats Championships in 2001, 2002 and 2003, Motocross Championships in 1997, 2001 and 2003, and Supercross Championships in 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

The other riders who make up Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing are Adam Monea (Pro Lites) and Jake Pengelly (Under 19’s).

Round 9 of the Rockstar Energy Drink Australian Motocross Championships is scheduled to take place at Coolum Motocross Track on Sunday 3 August 2008, and the winner and friend will also receive free entry and catering throughout the day.

Entries to enter the competition must be received by Monday 21st July 2008, and we’ve organised the man himself (Troy Carroll) to come in and personally draw the winners at the Motorcycling Queensland office on Tuesday 22nd July.

More information on how to enter the competition, as well as full terms and conditions available from here.

Jamie Bain's on the road to recovery

As many of you will know, 18 year old up and coming motocrosser Jamie Bain from Mackay, was involved in a horrific motocross crash at round 1 of the Queensland Motocross Championship at Woodstock Motocross Track, Townsville Sunday 23rd March 2008.

Family friend of the Bain's - Bobbie Coxon was good enough to check in with the Motorcycling Queensland office and let us know how Jamie's getting on. Here's an extract from here message:

"Jamie was in a coma until Wednesday (26th March) night with a brain bleed and swelling. Everyone was on tender hooks as none knew what the outcome would be.

Being the determined young man that Jamie is however, he has not ceased to amaze everyone with his rapid recovery.

He has had to learn to talk and walk again and he has succeeded in doing both within 3 weeks of the crash. His memory is fine and he remembers everything up to the Sunday morning of his crash.

The only other injuries he sustained was a dislocated jaw, which has heeled well and damaged cartilage in his right knee which might give him a bit of trouble for a while. We are all amazed that he did not break any bones. Jamie is now in an intensive rehabilitation program at the Townsville General Hospital to get him up to scratch.

Scott (Dad), Trudy (Mum) and Jamie Bain have been overwhelmed with the huge amount of people that have supported them and they would like to express many thanks for this support.

Jamie is in exceptionally good spirits and very determined to make a full recovery. He was telling us that he was going to be out of hospital in another week. We believe it may be a bit longer than that, but with the way Jamie has progressed so quickly nothing would surprise us.

The incident has unfortunately set Jamie back with his motocross, which is a shame considering he decided to make motocross his career this year. He was training very hard and was achieving excellent results up until the accident. We believe this will only be a temporary set back for him as he seems positive he will be back stronger than ever.

We believe this accident should be a reminder to everyone how important motocross safety gear is, especially a good helmet and neck brace. If Jamie wasn’t wearing this gear we believe the outcome would have been a lot worse".

I'm sure everyone within the Queensland motocross and wider general motorcycling fraternity would like to wish Jamie all the very best with his recovery.

Central Queensland Motocross Series set for action

Precise Corp logo The small coal mine town of Dysart, about 130 kilometres north of Emerald, plays host to round 1 of the ‘Precise’ Central Queensland Motocross Series – the longest running Motocross Series in the state, this Saturday, with the second round of the Series being staged in Moranbah the very next day.

The 10 round regional Motocross Series, now in its 27th year, travels throughout a number of Central Queensland towns offering regional riders the opportunity for some great racing, excellent prize-money, and well run events.

More than 300 riders are already entered for this weekend’s first 2 rounds.

The Series has long been a breeding ground for some of Queensland’s best riders, with former stars such as Steve Dinsdale, Jason Coxon, John Hand, and current Pro level riders such as Simon Thompson, Ford Dale and Harley Quinlan, all graduating onto state and national championship status from the Series.

Some of the senior riders to watch out for during the Series include names like: Peter Stapleton (Rockhampton), Richard Eggerton (Barcaldine), Liam Bettridge (Mackay), Ricky-Jon Dmitrieff (Emerald) and Aaron Harman (Mackay).

Whilst in the junior’s names like Joel Dinsdale (Mackay), Jacob Wright (Gladstone), James Goss (Proserpine), Bailey Coxon (Mackay) and Jake Gook (Blackwater) are sure to be competing near the pointy end of the field in their respective classes.

Long time Central Queensland Chairman Mr. Bud Markley is pleased with the progress of the Series and is looking forward to the introduction of transponders for this year’s Series.

“The transponders are a fantastic addition, to what is already a great Series. They are sure to help with lap scoring and timing and the general accuracy of our results” he said.

The 10 round Series runs from April – July, culminating in Clermont on Saturday 19th July, with a major presentation that evening.

Full details of the Series are as follows:

Round 1 (19 April): Dysart Motocross Track, Dysart – Golden Mile Road, Dysart
Round 2 (20 April): Moranbah MX Park - Goonyella Road, Moranbah
Round 3 (10 May): Stoneyridge Raceway - Cocup Road, Callide Dam
Round 4 (11 May): Six Mile Raceway - Six Mile Road, Pink Lilly
Round 5 (24 May): Dray Park - Lacelles Road, Proserpine
Round 6 (25 May): Riverside Circuit - Ron Camm Bridge, Mackay
Round 7 (8 June): Longreach MX Park - Lot 1 Sandpiper Street, Longreach
Round 8 (5 July): Middlemount MX Park – Middlemount
Round 9 (6 July): Mosquitto Creek MX Track – Emerald
Round 10 (19 July): Clermont Motorcycle Park - Charles Street, Clermont

For further information on this Series including Entry Forms and Supplementary Regulations and results visit www.mqld.org.au

Queensland riders set for improved showing

Dean Ferris in action at rd1
Queensland riders will be looking for a much improved showing when round 2 of the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals takes place at Horsham Motorcycle Club this Sunday 13th April.

The weather forecast is for cloudy and cool conditions but no rain. Aside from Harley Quinlan, there are no major injury concerns.

The track is hard pack clay and al the Queensland riders will be out to redeem themselves from last week.

This round also works as an Under 19 qualifier for the riders in the southern zone. Lets hope our boys can get back up the front where they belong.

Leading into the championship, many of the Queensland boys were in good shape and had lofty plans.

The Sunshine State Series and Queensland Motocross Championships had plenty of national riders in the field yet our local boys were able to pull down some impressive results on home soil. If they were able to replicate those performances, then the top 10 might have been flush with Queenslanders.

But Round 1 was a tough day pretty much all round for the Queenslander’s, with only Todd Waters landing in the top five.

We will continue to claim Dean Ferris as one of us, although he lives in Kyogle, northern New South Wales, who took a moto victory in the Pro Lites and rounded out the day in second.

Jake Pengelly performed well for his first major race in senior and national competition but for Troy Carroll, Nathan Crawford, Simon Thompson, Nick Geck and Harley Quinlan it was a rough start to the championship. Things will be better for round two this weekend.

Check out the full results from round 1 of the Championships at www.ozmotox.com.au

Tivoli Raceway to host Shell Series

Team Husqvarna Racing's Adam Cini
More than 420 of Queensland’s best motocrosser's will converge on Tivoli Raceway, Chuwar this weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April, for the fourth (of 8) round of the 2008 Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series.

The Tivoli round of the Series traditionally attracts big numbers and this weekend’s round won’t disappoint.

“Recent rain, a forecast of fine weather, and a dedicated group of workers who have the track in great condition will make for an excellent weekend’s racing” said Series Co-ordinator Kevin Mortimer.

The presence of current Queensland Motocross Pro Open and Pro Lites Series leader Adam Cini (pictured above) at the meet is sure to bring out the best in many of this weekend’s competitors.

Cini has been in blistering form of late and attributes this to recent improvements in his Husqvarna TC450 and TC250, as well as his dedication to a strict weekly training program.

“The Husqvarna Racing Team is working really hard on developing the bike, and I’m averaging about 20 – 25 hours a week training, including cycling, running and gym work, which is making a huge difference to my results” said Cini.

Cini’s main contenders in the Pro Open will come from the likes of Michael Addison (KTM), the consistent Stephen Smith (Honda), and Yamaha’s Simon Thompson.

Another rider set to impress is local Forest Lake rider Shaun Redhead (Queensland Yamaha Junior Development Team) who has a big lead in the 13/14 Junior Lites class.

Redhead like Cini, also leads his class (after 2 of 3 rounds) in Queensland Motocross Championships, and will be looking to maintain his form and speed leading into the third and final round of the Queensland Motocross Championships to be held at Glenfern Park, Kilcoy on the weekend of 26th and 27th April.

You can view the full rider's list for this weekend's racing here.

You can check out all of the latest results from the Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series at this link.

Tivoli Raceway is located on the corner of Coal & Brodzig Roads, Chuwar. Racing will start at approximately 10am on both days.

Saturday’s racing will be for predominantly younger juniors (65cc) and Senior Clubman classes, and Sunday’s racing is for the older juniors (85cc, Junior Lites, etc) and the Senior Pro, Expert and Intermediate riders.

Entry prices on Saturday are: $5 for school students and pensioners, $10 for adults, $20 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children), children under 5 years are free.

Entry prices on Sunday are: $10 for school students and pensioners, $15 for adults, $30 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children), children under 5 years are free.

An entry pass covering both days can be purchased for the cost of Sunday prices.

The 'Cool Air' returns

After a sensational debut year that kept the factory teams honest and turned plenty of heads, Cool Air Racing returns for season 2008, but there have been a few significant changes during the off season. The new name - Team Cool Air Troy Carroll Kawasaki Racing gives a lot of it away.

The most obvious is the change of bikes, from Suzuki to Kawasaki. Despite the great Cool Air showing in 2007, the team and Suzuki were unable to come to an agreement and they looked elsewhere. That eventually led to Kawasaki and the riders and team are excited to be on the green bikes.

Troy Carroll is also part of the naming rights in the team. Although debuting the new bikes and a massive team transporter at the season opening Stadium motocross events at Toowoomba and Archerfield, the team has since gone to ground to prepare for the upcoming Rockstar MX Nationals. With Troy in the Pro Open, Adam Monea in the Lites and Jake Pengelly contesting the Under 19 division, the Cool Air guys look the goods on paper.

With the start of the National Motocross Championship less than a week away, it was time for regular Motorcycling Queensland Ride! eNews contributor Scotty Bishop to catch up with Troy to get his views on the team, the year ahead and what’s in store for Cool-Air Troy Carroll Racing Kawasaki.

Ride! eNews: There have been several changes with the team since last year, talk us through them.

Troy Carroll (TC): We approached Suzuki with a proposal for 2008 and they wouldn’t offer any more support than 2007, which was limited. So we then went on the market and Kawasaki stepped up with a great offer and we have been working closely with them ever since. Having my name on the team is to assist attracting sponsors and raising the profile of the team. Kevin is still the owner and has wanted to do this for some time. We just thought it might assist us commercially.

As for the riders, with Kyle heading back to the USA, I wanted to find a young guy with real good raw speed that we can help develop. I watched Adam race last year and he was fast enough, he just needed to concentrate on not making as many mistakes and I think with our guidance, he will be able to step up this year and challenge for the Pro Lites championship. Jake was a simple choice. I have assisted Jake for years now and he was the perfect fit for our Under19 rider. He lives here in Toowoomba, is dedicated and riding really well at the moment.

Ride! eNews: With a successful debut season with Cool Air, has it been easier to chase down support for 2008?

TC: I wouldn’t say getting any support in this industry is easy. Kawasaki and Monza Imports have been fantastic with the assistance they have given us and as a team we would like to build long-term relationships with them. But the size of the Australian market means a lot of people just can’t afford to hand over product or money so we have to work hard and continue to work hard to keep bringing in sponsors.

Ride! eNews: After contesting the early season stadium events, you have kept a low profile since then, what has been going on?

TC: I just wanted to break up my off season a little with a couple of races. Since then I have just had my head down and been working hard to be ready for the Motocross Nationals. We have done a heap of testing, got a good fitness base and I feel like I am ready to race. I also think I am as prepared as I can be and don’t want to show all my cards before the first round of the nationals.

Ride! eNews: You told me last year, that after a year off with injury, 2008 was going to be your season to win. Do you still feel that way?

TC: Yes. I feel as though I’m on track with that. Our bikes are working very well, everyone in the team has put in a big effort and for me personally, I can’t wait to get this thing started. Sure, it will be a tough championship with lots of riders going fast but I feel I am ready to go and I’m looking forward to a tough championship.

Ride! eNews: There have been stories of you looking into managerial roles in motocross teams, is this some kind of plan for the future?

TC: Well, that is something that I am doing now. As I said earlier, Kevin is the owner, but he leaves the majority of racing decisions to me, as he knows I have the knowledge and the experience in the industry. During the week I do plenty of the work in the team, Kevin runs the show on the weekends. But, it is something that interests me and I hope that it will continue with Cool Air because what we are doing now is only the tip of the iceberg.

Ride! eNews: Ok, let’s talk MX nationals, what are the goals for you a