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Welcome from MA

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Welcome from Penrite & AMX

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Class Descriptions

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2022 Season so far ...

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ProMX 2022 Calendar

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Coffs Harbour Track Information

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Round 6 Event Schedule

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THOR MX1 Information & Rider List

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PIRELLI MX2 Information & Rider List

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MAXXIS MX3 Information & Rider List

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Pre95/Classic Evo Cup Information & Rider List

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ProMX Television Package for 2022

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ProMX Offical Series Sponsors

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ProMX Series Officials

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Race Flag Information

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WELCOME FROM MA On behalf of Motorcycling Australia (MA), we would like to welcome fans, riders and officials to the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores.

The Penrite ProMX Championship will deliver eight rounds of epic handlebar to handlebar action, across seven stand out venues Australiawide.

Showcasing Australia’s best riders competing in the MX1 class riding 450cc machines, along with the nation’s top up and coming talent in the MX2 class aboard 250cc bikes and the MX3 class, debuting the next generation of Australian motocross talent who have graduated from the junior ranks, we look forward to bringing you an action-packed program of racing at each, and every round.

The Penrite ProMX Championship rounds will also feature many favourite support classes including the 125 Cup, Womens, Veterans, and bLU cRU YZ65 Cup in 2022.

For our Australian and international fans, you won’t miss a minute of the race action with our

exclusive television coverage through our TV partners SBS, Fox Sports Australia, Fox Sports Asia and ASBK TV Live Stream.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in this weekend’s event including our fantastic volunteer marshals, the ProMX Senior Officials and staff, for their hard work in planning and running the event.

Thank you to our riders, teams, crew and sponsors for supporting our inaugural Championship.

We can’t wait to see who is crowned Motorcycling Australia’s ProMX 2022 Champion.

MA wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable event.

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WELCOME FROM PENRITE On behalf of Penrite Oil, I’d like to welcome you all to the Penrite Oil ProMX Championship. We hope all the fans, competitors and sponsors enjoy the new look and feel of Australia’s premier motocross series.

For many years Penrite have supported the series as a main team sponsor along with various round sponsorships and privateer support services. It gives us great pleasure to partner with Motorcycling Australia in developing a truly worldclass Motocross experience for 2021 and beyond.

At Penrite, bikes are definitely something that’s part of our DNA, we have always worked hard to support the bike scene and develop our products alongside the involvement with its the riders. This year we are also working hard with MA to getting bigger crowds back to the rounds and enabling them to experience the series up close and personal. Along with this we are also heavily committed to assisting local clubs and giving them the support they need and to riders, spectators and other series sponsors.

Another great aspect of the new look Penrite ProMX Championship is the televised component enabling the riders to be showcased on an even larger format and hopefully the

next generation, complimented with greater inclusions of other catergories such as juniors, women and vets ensuring that as a competitor and spectator there is something for everyone.

The Penrite team will be on hand at all upcoming rounds of the ProMX , we hope you’ll come by and give us some feedback on what you’d like to see be included or added to the series and hopefully look to trying out Penrite’s Australian made and owned products.

In closing, I would like to wish a safe and memorable season to the fans, competitors, sponsors and also the volunteers that are donating their time into making the inaguaral season of the Penrite ProMX a great success.

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WELCOME FROM AMX AMX Superstores is proud to be the ‘presented by’ partner for the 2022 Australian ProMX series. We extend a warm welcome to all, spectators, riders, race teams and industry supporters.

Who’s excited to be back racing??

We are looking forward to a great year of racing ahead, as we know you all are, after yet another interrupted season in ‘21.

With Motorcycling Australia’s organisation and the support of the race teams and industry we think this year will be the best yet.

This is our second year as the ‘presented by’ partner for ProMX, and we are thrilled to be on board again this year. For AMX, we’ve always lived and breathed MX. From our beginnings in 2008 selling clearance MX gear out of a shed in Bayswater, Victoria, to today with stores across 4 states and an ever-growing team, MX is in our blood. The sport provides the opportunity for everyone to enjoy MX, from spectators to riders to industry sponsors like us, we just love getting involved and having some fun.

We also see our support of ProMX as a small contribution to ensure MX stays where it should be, a well-managed sport viewed by as many spectators as possible who have a quality

experience, whether at the track or watching the live stream or on broadcast TV through SBS. We know our sport is one of the most spectacular, challenging and extreme sports out there today and we want it to grow for the benefit of teams, riders and spectators alike.

We’ll be at all rounds, so come and talk to our team about anything MX. We enjoy getting along to these events, it’s what being involved in this industry is all about and we’re privileged to be here to support racing and just talk bikes for a weekend! And by the way, if you pass by our trade stand you can pick yourself up some goodies at special ProMX pricing as well.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS WHAT IS THOR MX1?

The THOR MX1 class is the elite category in the ProMX Championship and sees factory-backed teams fielded by all major Japanese and European OEM manufacturers.

Riders compete mainly on state of the art 450cc four stroke machines (and some privately entered 255cc and over two stroke machines.) If you have made it to the THOR MX1, you are simply competing with the best riders in the nation- alongside many international riders who may compete in one off rounds or entire championships, further boosting the depth and star power in THOR MX1.

The current superstars of the THOR MX1 class includes reigning 2021 THOR MX1 Champion Luke Clout, the return of former three time champion Dean Ferris, former MXGP and AMA competitor and your 2019 Champion Todd Waters, Pirelli MX2 Champion Kyle Webster who debuts in the THOR MX1 class for 2022 along with Australian Motocross legend Brett Metcalfe, young guns Aaron Tant and Hayden Mellrossi, former 2015 Champion Kirk Gibbs and a whole lot more! THOR MX1 has the most talent, the best funded team programs and the fastest bikes in anon track in a display of raw speed and intensity that is sure to excite casual fans and industry members alike!

WHAT IS PIRELLI MX2?

The Pirelli MX2 class is the official transition into the professional classes in the ProMX Championship and allows riders at 15 years old to compete on 122cc to 150cc 2-Stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-Stroke machines.

Although the smaller bore class to THOR MX1, the Pirelli MX2 category often provides the most exhilarating racing of the series with young professional riders making their

debut- and eager to impress the manufacturers and to forge their futures in the sport. Former class Champion Wilson Todd returns to the class and domestic racing after his MXGP international run and will square off against old rivals Nathan Crawford, Jesse Dobson and Maxxis MX3 graduating Champion Blake Fox.

WHAT IS MAXXIS MX3?

The Maxxis MX3 class provides a safe and competitive environment for juniors to graduate into the senior ranks at a National level. The class age structure is for riders from 14 to under 18 to compete on 122cc to 150cc 2-Stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-Stroke capacity machines.

The new MX3 class structure also allows unique opportunities for riders with exceptional talent and speed to then graduate early into the Pirelli MX2 category at 15, to be more in line with FIM international age groupings.

Formerly known as “MXD”, this development class is fundamentally a way for both privateer racers and manufacturer backed team riders to enter the ProMX series and learn the style of racing, schedules and track conditions of the professional racing circuit. The goal of the Maxxis MX3 class is to prepare riders for a successful transition and career into the Pirelli MX2 and THOR MX1 pro classes, or for an accelerated.

WHAT IS THE PRE 95/CLASSIC EVO CUP? Building on the success of the ProMX debut for the Evo Cup in the 2021 Championship, the classic machines return along with the Pre 95 Post Classic machines as a combined race here Coffs Harbour. The combined classes will give both classic and post classic Motocross enthusiasts, fans and riders a trip down memory lane to the retro two and four strokes blasting across the confines of the Coffs Harbour track.

Entrants to this class fall within a band of eligibility.

Components must fall within the Post Classic and Classic era with capacities of 125cc, 250cc, 263cc and over.

The only exception to this rule is where the model remains unaltered. The use of replica replacement components for safety reasons is permitted. Modifications converting later equipment to comply will not be allowed.

All Machines must comply with the three following conditions: • • •

No linkage suspension No disk brakes Air cooled motors.

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2022 SEASON SO FAR ...

Season 2022 of the Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) has thrown up some interesting and difficult scenarios. Through the year, two old rules have shown they still apply: you have to be fast, and you have to stay upright. We’ve seen leading contenders drop out of contention, wise old riders well in the hunt for the title and itis all going to come down to the final few rounds...

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However, to look forward, let’s first look back on the season to date…

Moto two would again see blistering pace from Kyle Webster throughout the opening laps, as Aaron Tanti ran second followed by a fierce battle between Metcalfe, Factory KTM’s Kirk Gibbs and

ROUND ONE - WONTHAGGI, VICTORIA

Webster would mount an incredible charge through the field to close up to the rear of race leader Clout, but with two laps to go, Webster would push the front wheel in a turn leaving Luke Clout clear to take the moto win ahead of Kyle Webster in second, Arron Tanti in third, Todd Waters fourth and Brett Metcalfe in fifth.

THOR MX1 A huge crowd of 5000 spectators lined the fences to witness the incredible THOR MX1 class action at the sandy Wonthaggi track in Victoria, for the opening round of the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

The highly anticipated debut of Team HRC Honda Racing’s Kyle Webster did not disappoint, as Webster would set a blistering time in THOR MX1 qualifying, backing that up with setting the fastest time in the AMX Superstores Top 10 Pole Shootout.

With pole position, Webster would holeshot moto one and lead early, before going down and handing the lead to the defending champion Luke Clout on his CDR Yamaha Monster Energy machine. CDR teammate Aaron Tanti would move to second, with Todd Waters in third aboard the Husqvarna

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Todd Waters who rounded out the top five spots.

As the race progressed, Clout would charge from outside the top five through to second and take advantage of a late race crash by Kyle Webster to take maximum points from round one with

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In MX2 Moto one, it was Team HRC Honda Racing’s Wilson Todd who would find his way to the lead after early race leader, Gas Gas mounted Noah Ferguson would crash out of proceedings early.

Todd would eke out a small lead early, only to be challenged for the rest of the moto by Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Alex Larwood. Larwood would match the pace of Todd but remain several bike lengths behind throughout, and the pair would finish first and second at the chequered flag.

Serco Yamaha’s Jesse Dobson rode a consistent moto to finish third, with his team-mate Bailey Malkiewic in fourth and Haruki Yokohama rounding out the top five on his Empire Kawasaki. the second moto win. Tanti would finish second, Waters third, with Kirk Gibbs in fourth and Kyle Webster remounting to finish fifth.

The overall podium from Wonthaggi for THOR MX1 •

1st - Luke Clout

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2nd - Aaron Tanti

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3rd - Todd Waters

Pirelli MX2 The Pirelli MX2 Class had seen much pre-season hype and speculation over who would lead the charge in the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship (ProMX) presented by AMX Superstores. The riders did not take long to show this was hype justified with incredible on-track action in front of a sold-out crowd and perfect racing conditions at the sandy Wonthaggi track.

Moto two was a familiar affair, with Wilson Todd leading from the early stages and Alex Larwood charging from a poor start to close in and match the lap times of the leader in second, trailing the previous MX2 champion for multiple laps around the sandy Wonthaggi track. Late in the moto, Todd was too strong and would take the chequered flag, ahead of Larwood in second and Bailey Malkiewicz in third, Jesse Dobson fourth and Ryder Kingsford fifth.

The overall podium from Wonthaggi for Pirelli MX2 •

1st – Wilson Todd

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2nd – Alex Larwood

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3rd – Bailey Malkiewicz

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Maxxis MX3

The EZILIFT MXW

An incredible 80 Maxxis MX3 riders entered for the opening round of the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

With two groups of qualifying, the riders were trimmed to a final gate of 40 ready to battle on the fast and sandy Wonthaggi track in Victoria.

The EZILIFT MXW class and women’s national Motocross racing made a spectacular return at Wonthaggi round one to the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

With near-perfect racing weather throughout the weekend and a large crowd lining the fences, it was Ride Red Honda’s Cambell Williams who would dominate proceedings with 1-1 Moto scores on his way to taking out the opening round overall.

Moto one would see Williams lead from the front, as Gas Gas Australia mounted Byron Dennis would finish second with WA young gun and KTM Australia mounted Kayden Minear in third.

With competitors coming from all over the country to reignite the national women’s elite competition, all eyes were on the stars of the sport to witness the next generation of talent take on the established competitors in the MXW field.

Moto two again saw Williams dominate from the front, while Brock Flynn would charge through the pack to second on his Husqvarna Australia ride.

Jack Mather would round out the top three in the second Maxxis MX3 class moto.

Ride Red Honda’s Emma Millesevic took the qualifying pole position in EZILIFT MXW and set the pace early, becoming the one to beat heading into the races during the day. Moto one saw new Factory Yamaha signing and Yamalube team rider Charli Cannon take the holeshot and stretch a lead from the front. First lap chaos ensued behind Cannon with several contenders going down in the first section of the track including Maddy Healey and Ebony Harris. Cannon would take the moto win, ahead of Millesevic in second and Ride Red Honda teammate Maddy Brown in third.

Moto two would see Cannon again lead early, however this time Millesevic and Brown would

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1st - Cambell Williams

battle late in the race, with Cannon taking the moto win and Millesevic maintaining second to the flag ahead of Brown in third.

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2nd - Brock Flynn

EziMaxxis MX3 Overall Podium

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3rd - Byron Dennis

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1st – Charli Cannon

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2nd – Emma Millesevic

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3rd – Maddy Brown

The overall podium for Wonthaggi from Maxxis MX3

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ROUND TWO – GUM VALLEY (MACKAY), QUEENSLAND

pack from the gate drop, only to fall before the conclusion of lap one.

THOR MX1

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy and THOR MX1 Red Plate Holder Luke Clout would assume the lead position, where it appeared to be business as usual as Clout began to put together solid laps at the front of the field. However, things would soon take a drastic turn for Clout, as a dramatic crash on the backside of the racetrack would see the defending Champion post a DNF and end his day at Mackay (and title hopes) after a trip to the RaceSafe medical unit and from there being transported to a local Hospital by Ambulance for further evaluation.

A spectacular Mackay Gum Valley track presented riders, teams, and a huge crowd attendance from the region with an incredible location for round two of the Penrite ProMX Championship presented

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It would be Aaron Tanti on the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy YZ450f who would inherit the lead position from teammate Clout’s misfortune.

Tanti sprinted at the front of the field but would eventually succumb to the charge of class Rookie Kyle Webster on the Factory Honda Racing machine, securing the lead position with nine minutes to go.

In THOR MX1, it did not take long for the hype and anticipation that followed round one of the Championship, to ignite onto the Gum Valley racetrack. In what can only be described as a frantic opening moto, it would be Factory Honda Racing Australia’s Dean Ferris who would lead the

At the chequered flag for moto one, it would be Webster taking the win from Tanti in second, whilst a freight train of veteran experience battled for the final podium spot. Todd Waters finished in third on the Husqvarna Racing Australia machine, fending off charges from both GO24 KTM’s Brett Metcalfe who would finish fourth and Dean Ferris who claimed fifth position.

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2022 SERIES CALENDAR

ROUND 1 WONTHAGGI, VIC

ROUND 2 MACKAY, QLD

MARCH 27

APRIL 10

ROUND 3 WODONGA, VIC

ROUND 4 GILLMAN, SA

MAY 1

MAY 29

ROUND 5 MAITLAND, NSW

ROUND 6 COFFS HARBOUR, NSW

JUNE 26

JULY 24

ROUND 7 QLD MOTO PARK, QLD

ROUND 8 COOLUM, QLD

AUGUST 14

AUGUST 20 -21

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Moto two saw multi-time THOR MX1 Champion Dean Ferris take a clear holeshot ahead of Aaron Tanti, Kirk Gibbs, Brett Metcalfe and Kyle Webster as the field battled for track position early. Kyle Webster began his charge to the front, first passing Metcalfe for fourth and then a mistake from Gibbs opened the door for Webster to move into third.

As the moto continued, it was Dean Ferris who used the 25 minutes plus one lap moto to return to race winning form after just his fourth gate drop back from retirement. Ferris was simply too strong maintaining track position and his trademark strong riding style to take the moto

charge to attempt to stay with Todd in second position early. A cluster of riders battling for third position early would include WBR Bulk Nutrients Yamaha’s Brodie Connolly, Husqvarna Racing Australia’s Dylan Wills and Gas Gas Australia’s Noah Ferguson.

As the laps continued, it would be Yamalube Yamaha’s Alex Larwood who would mount a charge to the front of the field, first passing Wills for third, then teammate Budd for second. At the finish, Todd would take the win, followed by Larwood in second and Rhys Budd in third. Dylan Wills and Noah Ferguson would round out fourth and fifth positions, respectively.

In moto two, Serco Yamaha’s Jesse Dobson would rebound after a fall in moto one to holeshot the

win, ahead of teammate Webster in second. A late moto charge from KTM Racing Australia’s Kirk Gibbs moved him past Tanti into third, as Todd Waters and Brett Metcalfe would also shuffle Tanti back in the final lap, with Waters claiming fourth and Brett Metcalfe a close fifth position.

THOR MX1 Overall Podium •

1st – Kyle Webster

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2nd – Dean Ferris

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3rd – Todd Waters

PIRELLI MX2 In Pirelli MX2, Honda Racing Australia’s and class Red Plate holder Wilson Todd would pick up where he left off at Wonthaggi, executing a perfect holeshot and establishing great track position to pull away from the field in the opening laps.

Yamalube Yamaha’s Rhys Budd would mount a

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start and lead early. Dobson showed great speed after being fastest qualifier in the morning session but would again fall mid-turn early in the moto.

Wilson Todd assumed the lead position, with Serco Yamaha’s Bailey Malkiewicz securing second position from Dylan Wills and Alex Larwood. Jesse Dobson would rebound to charge through the field, coming back to third by the latter stages of the moto.

At the chequered flag, it was Wilson Todd maintaining his perfect streak in Pirelli MX2 with another moto win, with the Serco Yamaha teammates of Bailey Malkiewicz and Jesse Dobson battling on the final laps, with Dobson returning the favour from round one and edging out his team mate to take second position, ahead of Malkiewicz in third.

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PIRELLI MX2 Overall Podium Round 2:

ROUND THREE – WODONGA, VICTORIA

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THOR MX1

1st – Wilson Todd 2nd – Alex Larwood 3rd – Bailey Malkiewicz

MAXXIS MX3 The next generation of Australian Motocross talent put on a fantastic display of speed and skill in Maxxis MX3. In Moto one, it was KTM mounted Ryan Alexanderson who would execute a holeshot and a perfect race, leading every lap on his way to claiming the chequered flag. KTM Racing Australia’s Kayden Minear would battle with Connor Towill and Maxxis MX3 red plate holder Cambell Williams on his Honda Racing Australia CRF250r to secure second place. Late race falls from Towill and Williams would match with a late charge from Jack Mather who would claim third place at the flag.

In THOR MX1, Round three felt like the time for the challengers to assert dominance over the field.

Following the unprecedented turn of events that saw both round one Red Plate holder, CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Luke Clout and Round 2 Red Plate holder, HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Kyle Webster, both exit the Championship with injuries within the same week, the Championship was now thrown wide open.

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Aaron Tanti would answer the call first thing, setting the fastest time in the THOR MX1 qualifying session. But it would be Kirk Gibbs, riding for the KTM Australia Racing Team, who would claim the top spot and set the fastest time in the AMX Superstores Top Ten Pole Shootout.

Moto two would see a dominant display from Kayden Minear, who would maintain a small margin over Miles Gilmore at the finish as the pair claimed first and second in the moto. Cambell Williams would ride to a consistent third in the moto.

MAXXIS MX3 Overall Podium • • •

1st – Kayden Minear 2nd – Ryan Alexanderson 3rd – Campbell Williams

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In the opening THOR MX1 moto, HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Dean Ferris would assert himself early on lap one at the front of the field. The first lap would also see Kirk Gibbs crash out of contention with Aaron Tanti colliding with the downed KTM rider’s bike, leaving both riders on the floor and at the back of the pack. Husqvarna Racing Australia’s Todd Waters latched onto the back of Ferris and the pair ran in their all too familiar first and second positions that we have seen so many times before. To make things even more interesting, GO24 KTM’s Brett Metcalfe joined the veteran freight train out front, the trio moving away from the rest of the field.

Waters would pass Ferris- albeit temporarily - eight minutes in, but Ferris would return the favour in exactly the same spot just five minutes later. Ferris would then lead the trio of Australian Motocross legends to the chequered flag in an epic last lap battle, with Todd Waters in second, Brett Metcalfe in third, Gas Gas Australia’s Hayden Mellross fourth and a hard charging Aaron Tanti in fifth.

For the first time in the 2022 ProMX Championship, the back-to-back motos factored into race day proceedings for THOR MX1 in the afternoon. In back-to-back part one, Ferris would execute the holeshot with Metcalfe in second, Tanti in third and Gibbs in fourth. The short moto format would see the riders stay in this formation until late in the moto when Metcalfe would cross rut and crash following the first turn area, leaving the door open for Tanti and Gibbs to move forward. At the chequered flag it was Ferris taking the win from Tanti in second and Gibbs in third. Todd Waters put on an incredible charge from a first turn crash all the way back to fifth in the short back-to-back moto format.

In the second moto, it was again Ferris who executed a perfect holeshot. Aaron Tanti pushed his way to the lead spot for the majority of the moto, however down the stretch Ferris was too strong, passing Tanti back with a few minutes to go. At the chequered flag it was Ferris claiming a perfect day with another first, with Tanti in second, Waters in third, Metcalfe fourth and Mellross fifth.

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Dean Ferris would close up a huge points margin to just 11 points out of the Championship lead with the THOR MX1 overall victory at Wodonga. New Red Plate holder Todd Waters was second overall and Aaron Tanti was third overall, sitting just one point behind the Red Plate.

THOR MX1 Overall Podium •

1st – Dean Ferris

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2nd – Todd Waters

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3rd – Aaron Tanti

PIRELLI MX2 In Pirelli MX2, it appeared to be business as usual after HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Wilson Todd jumped to the front of the field early in lap one, passing holeshot Husqvarna Australia’s Dylan Wills. However, on lap three, Todd would uncharacteristically crash out of the lead, passing the number one spot to Serco Yamaha’s Jesse Dobson. A procession of Yamaha’s battled for the podium placings throughout the moto with Yamalube Yamaha’s Rhys Budd, Serco Yamaha’s Bailey Malkiewicz and WBR Bulk Nutrients Yamaha’s Ryder Kingsford all in tow. At the end of moto one, it was Malkiewicz who emerged victorious, ahead of Ryder Kingsford and Rhys Budd. Wilson Todd would charge from fourth back to fourth and Jesse Dobson would crash out sustaining a dislocated shoulder at the mid-point of the race.

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Moto two was more of a familiar affair, with Todd holeshotting and after a brief battle with Gas Gas Australia’s Noah Ferguson, before enacting his trademark plan of inching away from the field of Pirelli MX2 riders. Malkiewicz and Larwood would battle for second position with Larwood eventually gapping his bLU cRU counterpart. At the chequered flag, it was Todd taking first with Larwood in second and Malkiewicz in third. Liam Andrews on the Ride Red Honda would place a season best fourth with Ryder Kingsford placing sixth.

for the lead, with HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Cambell Williams and Husqvarna mounted Jack Mather in tow.

At the chequered flag of Maxxis MX3 Moto one, it was Ryan Alexanderson taking the Victory, ahead of Williams in second and Mather in third.

With 1-3 Moto scores, Malkiewicz would claim his first career Pirelli MX2 overall win, with Wilson Todd in second and Ryder Kingsford in third.

In the Championship points, Wilson Todd maintained healthy points lead as Red Plate holder ahead of Bailey Malkiewicz in second and Alex Larwood in third.

PIRELLI MX2 Overall Podium Round 2: •

1st – Bailey Malkiewicz

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2nd – Wilson Todd

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3rd – Ryder Kingsford

Moto two would see KTM Newcastle mounted youngster Connor Towill holeshot and lead early.

At the halfway mark, Cambell Williams would mount his attack to take first position. Ryan Alexanderson mounted a huge charge from outside the top five to challenge Alexanderson in the back half of the moto, culminating in a last lap battle for the top spot. At the finish, Williams would take the moto win ahead of Alexanderson in second and Jack Mather in third.

In the Championship, Williams extended his points lead with the Red plate, ahead of Alexanderson in second and KTM Racing Australia’s Kayden Minear in third.

MAXXIS MX3 Overall Podium

MAXXIS MX3

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1st – Campbell Williams

In Maxxis MX3, youngster Cooper Holroyd took the holeshot on his Yamaha and would lead some solid laps early in moto one. At the halfway point, KTM mounted Ryan Alexanderson would pass Holroyd

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2nd – Ryan Alexanderson

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3rd – Jack Mather

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ROUND FOUR – GILLMAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIA For the first time in three years, South Australia and the Gillman MRA Club welcomed professional Motocross racing back to their incredible venue, hosting Round Four of the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

In what can only be described as a rider’s dream racetrack, the rain leading into the event combined with the sandy surface to create incredible conditions, allowing close battles and amazing on track action.

THOR MX1 Once again, the THOR MX1 field came into Round four with everything to play for with just one point separating the Red Plate holder of Husqvarna Australia’s Todd Waters and CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Aaron Tanti.

Tanti would send a message to the field in the morning after claiming the fastest time in the AMX Superstores Top Ten Pole Shootout.

position out front, Ferris and Metcalfe would run in formation for 15 minutes with Metcalfe mounting attack after attack on Ferris without success. With just six minutes to go, Metcalfe would finally make the pass stick on Ferris and move into second and immediately set sail after leader Aaron Tanti. A lap later Kirk Gibbs made a pass on Ferris into third and joined the battle for the lead.

A game of cat and mouse would ensue in the final two laps as Metcalfe would attack Tanti and then Gibbs would try to counter Metcalfe. At the finish line it was Tanti whose flawless ride was rewarded, having not cracked the under relentless pressure to take the win with Metcalfe in second and Gibbs in third. Dean Ferris and Todd Waters rounded out the top five positions.

Aaron Tanti took the overall win for the Round with 2-1 Moto scores and the coveted THOR MX1 Red Plate. Brett Metcalfe would match points with Tanti but claim second overall on the count back with Kirk Gibbs in third overall.

THOR MX1 Overall Podium •

1st – Aaron Tanti

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2nd – Brett Metcalfe

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3rd – Kirk Gibbs

Pirelli MX2

In the opening THOR MX1 Moto, it was South Australian Motocross legend Brett Metcalfe on the GO24 KTM who took the holeshot to the delight of the hometown fans.

Dean Ferris on the HRC Honda Factory Racing machine would quickly mount an attack passing into the lead in turn three of the opening lap. As the field settled into track position, Metcalfe made his intentions to the hometown crowd clear, passing Ferris back for first place. Metcalfe would proceed to shift up another gear and check out from the THOR MX1 field. Ferris would begin to shuffle back through the field, with Tanti moving to second, KTM Australia’s Kirk Gibbs moving to third and setting his sights on Tanti. The cluster of THOR MX1 superstars would stay in this procession with Ferris in fourth and Waters in fifth for the majority of the opening moto. Towards the end, Waters would pass Ferris for fourth as Metcalfe took the win at the chequered flag, with Tanti second and Gibbs in third.

Dean Ferris rocketed out of the gate to the holeshot in Moto two before Aaron Tanti would pass for the lead in the opening lap. As Tanti established a strong track

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Wilson Todd had a point to prove at Gillman after his first loss of the season at the previous Round in Wodonga and it was evident from the very first time Pirelli MX2 hit the track that he was not there to muck about after taking out the fastest qualifying time in the Pirelli MX2 qualifying session, Todd would then capitalise on great track position in Moto 1 to dominate every lap of the moto en route to the chequered flag and a dominan victory. Behind Todd, Empire Kawasaki’s Haruki Yokoyama would battle up front early after Serco Yamaha’s Bailey Malkiewicz crashed out of the moto at the end of lap one in unfortunate, but spectacular fashion. The Yamalube Yamaha mounted teammates of Alex Larwood and Rhys Budd moved steadily towards the front, with SA local Larwood in second and Budd in third at the finish. Ride Red Honda’s Liam Andrews rode to another impressive performance in fourth position with the WBR Bulk Nutrients Yamaha Rider Ryder Kingsford charging from a bad start back to fifth position.

Moto two would see Yokoyama Holeshot and lead on lap one before a freight train of Rhys Budd and Gas Gas Australia’s Noah Ferguson would battle past Yokoyama, as the pair fought hard for the lead position in the opening laps. Wilson Todd mounted a clinical attack on the Pirelli MX2 field, clawing through from a bad start to pass all ahead of him all the way into the lead position at the halfway point. As the race progressed, Todd would

2022 SEASON SO FAR ... demoralise the field by extending a huge lead by the chequered flag. Rhys Budd and Noah Ferguson would continue their epic battle all the way to the finish, with Budd just pinching second position at the flag. Ferguson would finish third, with Ryder Kingsford in fourth and Jesse Dobson on the Serco Yamaha in fifth.

In the overall standings, Minear took the overall win and made up a huge 20 points margin in the Championship to close within just one point of Championship Red Plate holder Cambell Williams.

In the overall standings, Wilson Todd would take maximum points to the overall win with Rhys Budd in second and Ryder Kingsford in third, who would capitalise on a chain issue for Alex Larwood in the closing laps to lock in the final podium overall spot.

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1st – Kayden Minear

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2nd – Jack Mather

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3rd – Jet Alsop

Pirelli MX2 Overall Podium •

1st – Wilson Todd

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2nd – Rhys Budd

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3rd – Ryder Kingsford

Maxxis MX3 In Maxxis MX3, the next generation of Australian Motocross talent again put on a display of speed and youthful intensity on the sandy Gillman track. In Moto one it was Connor Towill on the KTM Newcastle machine who would holeshot and lead the first half of the race, however a small error while passing a lapped rider would allow KTM Australia mounted youngster Kayden Minear to take the lead. At the same time, Maxxis MX3 Red Plate holder Cambell Williams on the HRC Honda Racing Australia would crash while battling with Jack Mather and fall outside the top three. At the chequered flag it would be Minear in first, with Towill rebounding for second and Jack Mather in third.

Maxxis MX3 Overall Podium

EziLift MXW The EziLift MXW class returned for the second Round of their season at Gillman to the delight of the South Australian fans. It was Yamalube Yamaha’s Charli Cannon who picked up right where she left off at Wonthaggi for round one, absolutely dominating the field from the very first laps on the track, setting the fastest time in EziLift

MXW qualifying.

In Moto one, Cannon would holeshot and begin to pull ground on the field. Ride Red Honda’s Emma Milesevic would try her best to keep Cannon in sight whilst riding well in second. Taylor Thompson rode in third until the very last lap of Moto one, falling from position and handing Ride Red Honda’s Maddy Brown the last podium spot.

Moto two would see a repeat with Cannon and Milesevic running first and second to the chequered flag, with Maddy Brown a strong third.

Moto two would again see Minear lead early and establish a strong track position ahead of the rest of the Maxxis MX3 field. The Husqvarna-mounted duo of Jack Mather and Brock Flynn would battle early in for top three spots as Ride Red Honda mounted rider Ty Kean mounted a tremendous charge through to second position by the end of the moto, with Minear taking out a perfect 1-1 day and Jack Mather rounding out third position in the moto.

After just two rounds, it was now apparent that Cannon was and is on her way to the 2022 title, barring disaster.

EziLift MXW Overall Podium •

1st – Charli Cannon

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2nd – Emma Milesevic

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3rd – Maddy Brown

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2022 SEASON SO FAR ...

ROUND FIVE – MAITLAND NEW SOUTH WALES A passionate crowd welcomed ProMX back to the Maitland track in the Lower Hunter Valley region of NSW. A fast and technical track presented riders with contrasting terrain that encouraged close racing and intense battles throughout the day!

THOR MX1 OThe GO24 KTM mounted veteran, Brett Metcalfe rocketed out of the gate to claim a huge holeshot in the opening THOR MX1 Moto. A furious first lap ensued, with all the major title contenders trading plastic and placings early in the opening turns. At the conclusion of lap one, it was BBR 102 Motorsports rider, Matt Moss, who continued his momentum as the fastest qualifier, taking the lead from Metcalfe.

Moss’ lead was short lived, as KTM Australia’s Kirk Gibbs mounted an attack to claim first position on the following lap.

Moss was then shuffled back by CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Aaron Tanti for second, and Brett Metcalfe who moved back into third.

A freight train of Gibbs, Tanti and Metcalfe proceeded to tick off laps in close proximity until the midway through the first moto, when Red Plate holder Tanti pulled the trigger, passing Gibbs for the lead.

would never be separated by more than a few bike lengths around the Maitland racetrack.

With the afternoon sun low in the sky and a hard packed track, passing opportunities and time recovery was in limited supply, and the trio played a game of cat and mouse that stretched all the way to the chequered flag.

Tanti played the game best to score a second moto win and take the overall, further stretching his points lead and move into title favouritism.

Moss retained second in moto two and overall, in a season-best outcome for the former champion.

A frustrated Ferris would settle for third in the Moto, with Todd Waters riding to yet another incredibly consistent day, with fourth in Moto Two and third overall for the day.

THOR MX1 Overall Podium •

1st - Aaron Tanti

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2nd - Matt Moss

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3rd - Todd Waters

Pirelli MX2 In the opening Pirelli MX2 Moto, it was Husqvarna Australia’s Dylan Wills who took the holeshot, with HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Wilson Todd and Empire Kawasaki’s Haruki Yokoyama following close behind in second and third respectively. Wills set the pace early in the Moto, keeping Red Plate holder Todd a few bike lengths behind throughout the opening ten minutes.

Elsewhere, the Serco Yamaha duo of Bailey Malkiewicz and Jesse Dobson battled for fifth, with Dobson catching fire and moving through the field, first passing Yokoyama for third and then capitalising on the misfortune of Wills, who fell while fending off the attacks from Todd for the lead midway through Moto One.

As Tanti began to ride away and establish a strong track position, Moss regrouped to pass Metcalfe for third and then Gibbs for second. Gibbs fell late in the moto coming out of the split section, and in doing so dropped from podium contention.

At the chequered flag, it was Tanti first, Moss second, Metcalfe third, Todd Waters on the Husqvarna Australia in fourth and Kirk Gibbs in fifth.

HRC Honda Racing Australia’s Dean Ferris had a point to prove in Moto Two after a mechanical issue saw him fade back to seventh in Moto One. Ferris took a massive holeshot at the gate drop of Moto Two, but it was short-lived as Metcalfe made the pass for the lead on the opening lap.

Tanti was next to mount an audacious attack one lap later, passing both Ferris and Metcalfe to move into first with Moss close in tow. From here, the trio of Tanti, Moss and Ferris

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Down the stretch, Todd was too strong and would maintain solid track position and a modest lead over Dobson in second to take the win, with Yokoyama claiming third after Wills and Gas Gas Australia’s Noah Ferguson came together before the final lap. Malkiewicz and Noah Ferguson rounded out the top five in Moto One. In what has become all too familiar, Todd executed a perfect holeshot and maintained lead track position through the opening turns. Behind Todd, a second turn pile up held up many of the heavy hitters in the class such as Yamalube Yamaha’s Rhys Budd, Gas Gas Australia’s Blake Fox

2022 SEASON SO FAR ... and Yokoyama. This cleared room for Husqvarna mounted Kaleb Barham and Yamaha mounted Jayce Cosford to battle for podium positions.

As Wills exited from podium contention with a mechanical issue, it was Jesse Dobson who mounted an incredible charge through to second with Empire Kawasaki’s Jai Constantinou riding to a season best third place. As Todd took the chequered flag in dominant fashion, Noah Ferguson retained fifth in Moto Two and onto the overall podium in third, with Dobson second and Todd first.

Pirelli MX2 Overall Podium •

1st - Wilson Todd

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2nd - Jesse Dobson

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3rd - Noah Ferguson

Maxxis MX3 In Maxxis MX3, the next generation of Australian It was a resurgent MX3 Red Plate holder Cambell Williams on the HRC Honda Racing Australia machine who took the holeshot in Moto One, however, it was short lived as hometown favourite Connor Towill on the KTM Newcastle machine, rocketed past Williams during lap one, never looking back. From there, Towill extended an eight second lead by the halfway point and manage the race from the front.

As the battle for second heated up, Williams was quickly shuffled to sixth, feeling the effects of some lingering injuries.

KTM Australia’s Kayden Minear began his charge to the front from ninth position early in the Moto, while the Husqvarna Australia duo of Jack Mather and Brock Flynn battled for the podium alongside Ride Red Honda’s Ty Kean.

Towill lived up to the hometown favourite status taking a dominant Moto win, with Ty Kean taking a strong second place and Minear making multiple passes late in the Moto to secure third position at the chequered flag.

Moto Two saw a repeat start from Williams who launched out of the gate to the holeshot, but ultimately his race ended one turn later with what appeared to be a mechanical issue. From there, Towill led, as Minear manhandled his KTM Australia machine after losing both feet from the footpegs in the first jump section, somehow managing to remount without crashing.

It was Towill’s Moto to lead- and win- until just before the halfway mark, where a fall in the back split section promoted Jack Mather to the lead, with Yamaha Junior Racing’s Seth Burchell in second and Kean in third.

As the Moto progressed, Kean manoeuvred his way through to first and never looked back, taking the win ahead of Burchell in second, Mather in third, and KTM duo of Towill and Minear battling furiously over fourth position to the chequered flag, with Towill just edging Minear at the finish.

Maxxis MX3 Overall Podium •

1st - Ty Kean

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2nd - Connor Towill

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3rd - Jack Mather

bLU cRU YZ65 Cup The next generation of Australian Motocross talent put on a phenomenal display of skill and speed to wow the Maitland crowd. Young Heath Davy was in a league of his own all day, claiming both Moto wins in dominant fashion. Deegan Fort and Darcy Huston established themselves as the riders to beat for the remaining podium spots throughout the two motos of the Yamaha bLU cRU YZ65 Cup.

bLU cRU YZ65 Cup Overall Podium •

1st - Heath Davey

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2nd - Deegan Fort

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3rd - Darcy Huston

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EVENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY 24TH JULY START - FINISH

CATEGORY

SESSION

DURATION

8.00

8.20

PIRELLI MX2

PRACTICE / QUALIFYING

20 MINS

8.24

8.34

PRE 95/ CLASSIC EVO CUP

PRACTICE

10 MINS

8.38

8.58

MAXXIS MX3

PRACTICE / QUALIFYING

20 MINS

9:02

9:22

THOR MX1

PRACTICE / QUALIFYING

20 MINS

9.24

9.44

TRACK PREP – OPENING CEREMONY

20 MINS

9.42

9.44

National Anthem

2 mins

9.49

10.03

PRE 95/ CLASSIC EVO CUP ^

MOTO 1

10 MINS + 1 LAP

10.13

10.43

PIRELLI MX2 ^

MOTO 1

25 MINS + 1 LAP

10.51

10.59

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Pole Shootout

8 mins

11.09

11.34

Maxxis MX3 ^

Moto 1

20 mins + 1 Lap

11.47

12.01

Pre 95/ Classic Evo Cup ^

Moto 2

10 mins + 1 Lap

12.01

1.03

Lunch

13.08

13.38

Thor MX1 *

Moto 1

25 mins + 1 Lap

13.51

14.16

Maxxis MX3 *

Moto 2

20 mins + 1 Lap

14.33

15.03

Pirelli MX2 *

Moto 2

25 mins + 1 Lap

15.20

15.50

Thor MX1 *

Moto 2

25 mins + 1 Lap

16.07

16.22

Pre 95/ Classic Evo Cup ^

Moto 3

10 mins + 1 Lap

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MX1 CLASS The THOR MX1 class has earned a reputation as being one of the premier domestic championships in the world.

Over the years the class has attracted not only Australia’s best, but international stars from Europe and America and has seen many great Champions and contenders go on to launch international careers overseas.

The last two years have been interrupted seasons with events cancelled and seasons severely curtailed. In 2021, just four motos decided the title with Luke Clout taking the number one spot narrowly over Regan Duffy with Todd Waters also close second- and the title!

The full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020,with no Championship rounds completed.

The last full season was in 2019, and it was Todd Waters vs Luke Clout plus Hayden Mellross (prior to an ACL injury removing him from the championship battle with a few rounds remaining!)

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The final rounds of the season at Coolum decided who would take the #1 plate and Waters was simply too strong in the sand, defeating Clout over the weekend taking the title. Many Championship runs have led to the final rounds and even last motos in the THOR MX1 class and you will see this as a pattern throughout the brief history outlined in this article.

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TODD WATERS

MAXIMUS PURVIS

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MX1 ROUND 6 RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

5

Kirk

GIBBS

KTM

450

SXF

6

Jayden

RYKERS

Kawasaki

KX

450

ENTRANT

SPONSOR KTM Australia

Cherry

EMPIRE KAWASAKI Hansen Constructions NQ, Rising Sun, Cassons Aust, Bell Helmets, Oneal Racing Aus & NZ, Gaerne, MPE Suspension, POD, Thrillify Visual, Willmax Graphics, Strike Seats, Parramatta Racing, NQHF, DJ Morgan Transport, FDS, Hyperlyfe Clothing, Diamond Excavator

8

Zachary

WATSON

Honda

CRF

450

9

Aaron

TANTI

Yamaha

YZF

450

13

Jordan

ROSE

Husky

450

FC

Moto lab, APO adventure and powersports, two tech, op racing

17

Cory

WATTS

Honda

CRF

450

Scrivens Honda, RRS, Callum Morrison Constructions, JDM Auto Elect, Josh McLean Motorcycles, Aplinestar, PROCIRCUIT, CWPerformance.

18

Mitchell

NORRIS

Gas Gas

Mc

450

Greyzone pirate life racing peter Stevens

CDR

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy

24

Brett

METCALFE

KTM

SXF

450

GO24 Whitehaul Transport KTM, Rat Racing, Fist, DBS, Michelin, Delcom Civil, M2R, SKDA, Motorex, Scott, JT SProckets, EZE, ODI, Alpinestars, POD, Unifilter, Choice Suspension, Panta Fuel,

30

Joel

WIGHTMAN

Yamaha

YZF

450

Pro-Moto Suspension, Yamaha Racing, Fly Racing, Incite Graphics, Maxxis Tyres

32

Joel

CIGLIANO

Kawasaki

KX

450

Mick Muldoon Motorcycles, Pro-Moto Suspension, Rekluse, DMK Designs

33

Bryson

CHERRETT

KTM

SXF

450

Incite Graphics, Singleton radiator Services, Hunter Valley Motorsports, Pro Moto Suspension

35

Ricky

LATIMER

KTM

SXF

450

TLR Castrol Fly Bridgestone BDS

46

Brock

NINNESS

Yamaha

YZF

450

45

Hayden

MELLROSS

Gas Gas

MC

450

GASGAS Racing Team, Oakley, Kirbtech Industries, SH earthmoving

47

Todd

WATERS

Husqvarna

FC

450

Husqvarna

48

Joben

BALDWIN

Honda

CRF

450

Ride Red

56

Riley

STEPHENS

Honda

CRF

450

Maitland Motorcycles

62

Dylan

WOOD

KTM

SX-F

450

KTM Newcastle Chris Wood Performance Lusty Industries Troy Lee Designs Forma Boots Gromor Motul Pirelli Oakley MDM racing

69

Lochie

LATIMER

KTM

SX-F

450

TLR Castrol Fly Bridgestone BDS

81

Joel

EVANS

Honda

CRF

450

Bluefin LED, Brisbane Motorcycles, UNIT, Furnikation, Maxxis, Motorex, Fusport, Flowvision, MXRP, Backyard Design, MyPITBOARD, Athletic Base, Parramatta Racing, Airoh

84

Siegah

WARD

Honda

CRF

450

Honda Ride Red privateer program, Markane Racing, Performance Moto, Tunetech Suspension, The Garrards family, Ryno power

102

Matt

MOSS

Yamaha

YZF

450

BBR 102motorsports

111

Dean

FERRIS

Honda

CRF

450

Team HRC Honda Racing

168

Zhane

DUNLOP

Yamaha

YZF

450

Brisbane Motorcycles,Costanzo Racing Tuned,JPM,Maxxis,Fly,Kustom Mx,Motorex

233

Oliver

MARCHAND

Honda

CRF

450

237

Joshua

WHITEHEAD

KTM

SXF

450

KTM Newcastle, Foxhead Australia, SHIFT Australia, Craig Anderson Racing, ONYA Visuals, Chris Woods Performance

386

Kye

ORCHARD

Kawasaki

KX

450

Brisbane motorcycles/ fly/ mcleods / j&m orchard family trust

MPE

Toowoomba MPE

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MX2 CLASS The Pirelli MX2 class has a long established history as a proving ground for many great Champions of the sport both domestically and for those who have gone on to international success. The list of past champions of the class shows how important the Pirelli MX2 Championship can be to the future of a riders career.

For riders with international aspirations for either MXGP or AMA Motocross and Supercross, a Pirelli MX2 Class championship (or being a championship contender) is a minimum requisite that many teams will require before signing a rider to an international team and championship.

Most recently past champions and title contenders such as Jed Beaton, Luke Clout and Mitch Evans have gone onto international success and factory rides upon graduating from the MX2 class. The Pirelli MX2 class title Honda Factory Racing’s Kyle Webster was crowned the 2021 Pirelli MX2 class Champion in the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX), after a dominant display of riding that saw Webster finish off the #1 position in only one race throughout the season. Behind Webster, the Yamaha duo of Serco Yamaha’s Jesse Dobson would finish 2nd overall in the Championship with Yamalube Yamaha’s Rhys Budd in 3rd.

JESSE DOBSON

With Webster looking ahead towards his transition to 450 machinery, the 2022 crown will be up for grabs.

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MX2 ROUND 6 RIDER LIST #

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FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

3

Rhys

BUDD

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamaha Motor Australia

Yamalube Yamaha Racing

3

Rhys

BUDD

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamaha Motor Australia

Yamalube Yamaha Racing

7

Charli

CANNON

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamalube Yamaha Racing

9

Aaron

MASON

Honda

250

CRF

Honda Genine, Ride Red, Honda Australia, Fy Racing, Vortex ignitions, Slims Engines, Deakin bicycles, NVC Concreting

10

Harrison

FOSTER

Kawasaki

250

KX

Hunter valley Steel,Hunter valley motorsports , Kawasaki , CTA Australia,Lucas oil , EK Chains Nissin , AFAM , Jim Sherrit Racing

11

Charles

BRETT

KTM

250

SXF

RideMore, Westeffex, Fist Handwear

15

Seth

HARDMAN

KTM

250

SXF

Beard Brothers Motorcycles, Alpinestars, Rival Ink, Rynopower, EKS Brand, Motul, Loders Earthworks.

16

Kaleb

BARHAM

Husqvarna

250

FC

MPE Motorcycles, HP Motorcycles, Alpinestars, Acerbis, Oakley, Rival Ink, Ninetyone Factory, FMF, Dunlop, Motorex, CTI, Muc-Off

17

Shane

MASON

Honda

250

CRF

RIDE RED, Fly, Bridgestone, Honda Genuine

19

Bailey

MIDDLETON

Yamaha

250

YZF

Dirty Steve / KTR

20

Wilson

TODD

Honda

250

CRF

Team HRC, Honda Racing

25

Blake

FOX

Gas Gas

250

YZF

Gas gas Racing

29

Noah

FERGUSON

Gas Gas

250

MC

Gas Gas Australia, Davey motorsports, motorex, Goldentyre Australia, SQUIRES INK

30

Adam

NOWLAND

Honda

250

CRF

OP Performance Hyland excavations

31

James

DAVISON

Kawasaki

250

KX

MCAS ACT , DMK Designs, Mountain Race Shop

34

Levi

ROGERS

Yamaha

250

YZF

35

Riley

PITMAN

KTM

250

SXF

Banks Race development, SKDA, SouthernMoto, ThorMX, Michelin tyres, AGI hire

42

James

BESTON

Yamaha

250

YZF

Brisbane Motorcycles

43

Mackenzie

O'BREE

Yamaha

250

YZF

WBR Motorcycles, Yamaha Australia, Healthy Mates & Mallee Physio, Fury Engines, Alpinestars, Penrite Oil, Moss Institute, Powerplus Fuels, MxInk Graphics, Choice Suspension

44

Jai

CONSTANTINOU Kawasaki

250

KX

Empire Kawasaki Beatons Pro Formula RAW Plumbing POD

46

Hugh

MCKAY

250

YZF

Yamaha

WBR Motorcycles

WBR Motorcycles

WBR Yamaha Bulk Nutrients Race Team

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MX2 ROUND 6 RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

49

Caleb

GOULLET

Gas Gas

250

MC

Fly, Bridgestone, Ride Park, Mad Bro's Earthmoving, Choice Suspension, POD, Snapes, Holeshot Graphics, GUTS racing, MB Custom Wear, TERRY.

50

Braeden

KREBS

Yamaha

250

YZF

OatesMX Development, Rockafellas Earthmoving, EIGHT11 Performance, Costanzo Fitness and Performance

70

Ben

NOVAK

Honda

250

CRF

Honda Fly Pirelli Alpinestar

75

Jack

KUKAS

Husqvarna

250

FC

Brisbane Motorcycles, Riders Market, Shephard Transport Equipment, Unit

79

Jacob

SWEET

Yamaha

250

YZF

Bls suspension, kmc excavations, team moto Frankston, Cassons, oneal, bell, leatt, gaerne, ogio, Ryno power, maxima

86

Reid

TAYLOR

KTM

250

SXF

hostile handwear

94

Curtis

KING

KTM

250

SXF

Northstar Pastoral, Alpinestars, Bell Helmets, 100%, Matrix,Dunlop,KTM, Motorex

108 Nicholas

KEFFORD

Yamaha

250

YZF

PIDDDS Racing

109 Harrison

FINLAY-SMITH

Yamaha

250

YZF

Davey motorsport somerville motorcycles tanda cartage

149 Isaac

FERGUSON

Gas Gas

250

MC

Goldentyre Australia, Davey motorsports, vision epoxy

174 Sam

LARSEN

Gas Gas

250

MC

Fox Racing Australia, Trademark signs, MPE, Complete racing solutions, MXSTORE, CTI, MotoSeat,

188 Tomas

RAVENHORST

KTM

250

SXF

Bolt .Ravos maintenance

196 Wilson

GREINER-DAISH Honda

250

CRF

RideRed, Honda, Fly, Bridgestone, SKDA, Elliot Bros Bendigo, Beaton’s Proformula

199 Nathan

CRAWFORD

KTM

250

SXF

KTM Australia

200 Cody

CHEERS

Yamaha

250

YZF

208 Riley

FUCSKO

Husqvarna

250

FC

261 Dylan

MARCHAND

Honda

250

CRF

284 John

BOVA

KTM

250

SXF

386 Haruki

YOKOYAMA

Kawasaki

250

KX

754 Jayce

COSFORD

Yamaha

250

YZF

BLS, Byrners Husqvarna, BlackDogCustom, Worx Racing, Beach box physiotherapy, FEC MPE

Toowoomba MPE

Cherry

EMPIRE KAWASAKI, KAWASAKI JAPAN Yamaha, Civill skills racing, cassons, furniktaion, Kwala

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MX3 CLASS The Maxxis MX3 class holds a special place in the ProMX series - and the industry itself. As the graduating class from the junior ranks, the class sees a permanent rotating roster of graduating talent, where Australian Junior Motocross Champions and contenders face off against second year veterans of the class, all chasing their racing dreams of a Maxxis MX3 Championship and professional racing contract in the Pirelli MX2 class. Formerly known as “MXD”, this development class is now fundamentally a way for both privateer racers and manufacturer backed team riders to enter the ProMX series and learn the style of racing, schedules and track conditions of the professional racing circuit.

In the last full season of the series 2019 it was a two man battle for the title as Regan Duffy would square off against wild New Zealander Maximus Purvis.

Purvis would provide nothing short of incredible speed and excitement every time he was on track, however down the stretch Duffy was too strong and stayed calm to win his first championship as a senior rider. Perhaps a strong indicator of the raw speed of this class is the fact that Regan Duffy was selected as the MX3 open class representative for Australia at the Motocross of Nations that same year.

The class age structure has been modified to riders from 14 to under 18 to be able to compete on 122cc to 150cc 2-Stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-Stroke capacity machines. The new MX3 class structure also allows unique opportunities for riders with exceptional talent and speed to then graduate early into the Pirelli MX2 category at 15, to be more in line with FIM international age groupings.

In 2021, the heavily curtailed season would see Blake Fox take the title after a dominant and consistently brilliant season. Ryder Kingsford did everything he could to stay in touch with the leader, but fell short in what was a heavily reduced season. Kayden Minear was third aboard a KTM. In 2020, no races were run.

In 2018 it was a WBR Yamaha dominating year as Bailey Malkiewicz and Hugh Mckay from Tasmania would finish first and second in the championship respectively.

Malkiewicz would also win the Junior World Motocross Championship in the same year that would eventually lead to a MXGP campaign in 2020 in the MX2 class. 2017 saw Victorian Cody Dyce battle hard against Jy Roberts.

Perhaps the most iconic moment of this battle came at Murray Bridge where Roberts and Dyce clashed battling for the lead, with Dyce coming off second best and being ejected from his bike and the track.

Ultimately this battle was over prematurely when Roberts was injured in practice at the final round, handing Dyce the title in what would have been a massive battle to the series title over the last two gate drops. The 2016 Championship was clinched by Mitch Evans over Western Australia’s Connor Tierney, Cooper Pozniak and Tasmanian Wade.

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MX3 ROUND 6 RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

9

Blake

WALDON

Yamaha

250

YZF

Two Wheel Obsession, Yamaha, Fly, McLeod Accessories, MSC, Bridgestone

10

Taylah

MCCUTCHEON

Honda

250

CRF

Honda Racing Aus, Honda mc, Fly Racing Aus, UNIT, Choice suspension, Beatons Pro Formula, choice suspension, jp sports physio

12

Jack

BYRNE

Honda

250

CRF

Ridemore Fox Australia, Get Ignition, F1 moto

17

Cody

KILPATRICK

Kawasaki

250

KX

Hunter Valley Motorsports Pro-Moto Suspension Intent MX Hunter Moto Incite Graphics

SPONSOR

22

Connor

TOWILL

KTM

250

SXF

KTM Newcastle: KTM Australia : Fox Racing Australia : Chriswoodsperformance : Pro - Circuit: : Wilmaxgraphics : Strikeseatsaus : Maxxis : Motorex: VPfuelsaus: Rynopowerau : totheedgehpc : Perez

23

Byron

DENNIS

Gas Gas

250

MC

Gasgas Australia

25

Jyle

CAMPBELL

Yamaha

250

YZF

trooper lu's, 100% masonry, factory spec,holeshot graphics, CMI, DPK air con

27

Seth

BURCHELL

Yamaha

250

YZF

Racing

Yamaha Motor Australia, excite motorsports, scott goggles, gytr, sfcindustries, Airoh helmets, rhino co, motokit, mcdracing, strike seats aus, always living, link International, Swc cranes

28

Cooper

HOLROYD

Yamaha

250

YZF

Racing

Truckserv, 21 Motovan, Corey Hillsley Performance, Rhino Co, MX1 Australia, Excite Motorsports

29

Connar

ADAMS

KTM

250

SXF

KTM AUST - Peterstevens - Thor - Whinner Motorcycles Pirelli - SKDA - Change Parts Pty Ltd

33

Jack

MCLEAN

Yamaha

250

YZF

Bridgeland, Ag Culture, GE Race Tune, Get Displays, Four Play 4x4, Paint Tech, MN Cross Fit

38

Thynan

KEAN

Honda

250

CRF

Honda genuine racing, v83, fly, Bridgestone, kroozetune,

42

Jet

ALSOP

KTM

250

SXF

KTM Junior Racing Team / Motorex / Troy Lee Designs / Dunlop / Moto1 Motorcycles / Matrix Unlimited / MPE Suspension / VP Racing Fuels / KustomMX / POD / Scott / Alpinestars / Ford Dale Elite / RynoPower / Waterwise Plumbing & Gas

43

Jack

MATHER

Husqvarna

250

FC

Husqvarna Motorcyles Australia, Motorex, FLY Racing, Bridgestone, FMF Vision, MPE, TERREQUIP, RYNOPOWER, 547 SPORTS PERFORMANCE

44

Jake

RUMENS

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamaha Junior Racing Team, Yamaha Australia, SRD, Bee Firm energy drink, Thrila Clothing, GYTR, Yamalube, Dunlop, Scott,Fist Hand wear, Just 1, DID chains, WBR motorcycles, Wormal Civil, Alfacade, Krooztune, Alpinestar boots,KMX graphics, Dr-times

45

Koby

TATE

Yamaha

250

YZF

Gladstone Motorcycles, Rival Ink, Motorcycles R Us, Yamaha Australia, MXRP, MX Store, Penrite Oil, Kinetic Nutrition

52

Lachlan

MORRIS

KTM

125

SXF

Craig Anderson racing, Coastal Motorcycle Centre, Intent MX, MCD , MX Ink

54

Memphis

TREVENA

KTM

250

SXF

60

62

48

ENTRANT

Brock

Ryan

FLYNN

Husqvarna

ALEXANDERSON KTM

250

250

SXF

Husqvarna Aus Motorex MXRP WP Suspension Fly Racing McLeod Accessories AMX superstores Forma boots wearelusty Forddale Elite TLC Recovery 547 sport performance nine two decals vp fuel Leighton Madden LS Creative

SXF

Ktm Factory Racing Team, Motorex, AE Group Civi & Mining, Seven, Dunlop, Ktm Australia, 100% ,6D, Serco Motorsports, Brisbane Dirt Bike Services, VP Race Fuels, ProTaper, Kustom Mx, 00 Elite Rider Training, Moto1 Motorcycles.

MX3 ROUND 6 RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

66

Kayden

MINEAR

KTM

250

SXF

KTMJuniorracingTeam @Motorex @TroyLeeDesigns @ Dunlop @OakleyAus @ChoiceSuspension @KTMAustralia @WearLusty @MandurahCityKtm @Kustommx @ Odigrips @EtsRaceFuels @BeatonsProFormula @Thrila @Rhino @Propleat @Asterisks @WP Suspension @ AussiMotoEngineering

82

Cambell

WILLIAMS

Honda

250

CRF

Team HRC Honda Racing

110 Rian

KING

KTM

250

SXF

Crown Kiwi Enterprises, North Star Pastoral, Alpinestars, Bell Helmets, 100%, Matrix, Akrapovic, Dunlop, KTM, Motorex

111 Justin

HARROW

KTM

250

SXF

Harrows Transport, Dubbo city motorcycles, Chris Woods Performance

147 Frederick

TAYLOR

KTM

250

SXF

QB4 Racing, MJ Smith Group, Featherstone Motorsports , Team Ferris MX Training

151 Aiden

BLOOM

KTM

250

SXF

MXFIT, DESIGNS AND PROMOTIONAL, NORTH WEST MOTOCYCLES, Rising Motorsports, Motorcycles R Us, Brisbane GasGas, BK.Aviation, ATR Suspension, Hyperlyfe Clothing Co, Elrock Housing, Meals Concrete Pumping, AFS Construction, Pirelli, O’Neal Racing, Bell Helmets, IPONE Australia, Kustom MX, 547 Sport Performance

185 Ryley

FITZPATRICK

Gas Gas

250

MC

202 Connor

ROSSANDICH

KTM

250

SXF

Carr Brothers KTM. Fist Gloves.New Image Landscape.

Apro racing.Readman Civil. Ryno Power. Hoisier

204 Liam

OWENS

Husqvarna

250

FC

TDUB, Husqvarna Australia, MPE Suspension, BSMX, M2R Helmets, Oakley, SIDI, Acerbis, SKDA, Maxxis, Motorex, Complete Racing Solutions

222 Rory

FAIRBROTHER

KTM

250

SXF

Suttosmotorexktmracing

227 Finley

MANSON

KTM

250

SXF

Enviro Werx, Rhino, SFC Industries, Apro Motosports, Full Throttle Boxing, Ryno Power

274 Oliver

PATERNO

Yamaha

250

YZF

Port Macquarie Motorcycles

275 Travis

OLANDER

Husqvarna

250

FC

Husqvarna Australia, R&D Husky, Hostile Handwear, JSL Excavations, Motokit, Rhino Excavation, Nu-Tech Air Conditioning

277 Cooper

ROWE

Husqvarna

250

FC

R&D husky, swimaway, mx R&D

294 Koby

HANTIS

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamaha Motors AU-VP Racing Fuels-PRO MOTO suspensionWillmax Designs-INTENT MX-Great Southern Motorcycles

404 Jake

ROBB

Yamaha

250

YZF

410 Jake

CANNON

Yamaha

250

YZF

GYTR YAMAHA JUNIOR RACING TEAM

418 Beau

TATE

Yamaha

250

YZF

Penrite Oil, HiperLED, Motorcycles R Us, Kinetic Nutrition, Rival Ink, False Neutral, Gladstone Motorcycles

423 Zac

O'LOAN

KTM

250

SXF

Moto1 motorcycles, Dunlop, Motorex, bell, 100%, Fox, O’Loans concreting

460 Kai

BONNING

Yamaha

250

YZF

Team moto Yamaha Gold Coast. Mark sparks motors.

O'Neil

Motorsports

559 Damon

ERBACHER

Yamaha

250

YZF

Dirty Steve, Northstar Yamaha, Yamaha Motors, KTR Apparel, National Luna, Roo Systems, AE4A, KT Cables, KT Solar, TDub, SKDA, Fist Handwear, Goatbrand MX, Maxxis, Motorex, Red Bull

664 Hunter

COLLINS

KTM

250

SXF

Maitland Motorcycles Pro Moto Suspension Just 1 Motul Intent

751 Angus

PEARCE

Yamaha

250

YZF

Yamaha Junior Development Team

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PRE95/CLASSIC EVO CUP CLASS RIDER LIST WHAT IS THE PRE 95/CLASSIC EVO CUP? Building on the success of the ProMX debut for the Evo Cup in the 2021 Championship, the classic machines return along with the Pre 95 Post Classic machines as a combined race here Coffs Harbour. The combined classes will give both classic and post classic Motocross enthusiasts, fans and riders a trip down memory lane to the retro two and four strokes blasting across the confines of the Coffs Harbour track.

Entrants to this class fall within a band of eligibility. Components must fall within the Post Classic and Classic era with capacities of 125cc, 250cc, 263cc and over. The only exception to this rule is where the model remains unaltered. The use of replica replacement components for safety reasons is permitted.

Modifications converting later equipment to comply will not be allowed.

All Machines must comply with the three following conditions: • • •

No linkage suspension No disk brakes Air cooled motors.

PRE 95 CUP RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

19

Shawn

TOMKINS

Kawasaki

250

KX

24

David

MIDDLETON

Honda

250

CR

25

Matthew

YOUNG

Honda

125

125

32

Alex

MIDDLETON

Honda

125

CR

44

Paul

GRANT

Honda

500

Cr

44 Civil & Concrete

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Philip

CHILLEMI

Honda

250

CR

Stone Asset Management

50

Samahdi

COX

Suzuki

125

Rm

Eleserve

69

Bailey

GILLAM

Honda

250

Cr

Mum and dad Ninness racing team

74

Brenton

INGLIS

Yamaha

250

YZ

Lee Crane hire, Versatile Crane hire, Sixty7 Mx, CCR Tuned

88

Adam

NOTLEY

Kawasaki

250

CRF

rock civil

93

Daniel

GREEN

Honda

125

CR

Eleserve

131 Peter

MARTIN

Honda

250

CR250RK

M REAL ESTATE

765 Christian

GIUDICE

Honda

250

CR250RE

Nu plumbing

BYRNES

Honda

480

CR

Robert

CLASSIC EVO CUP RIDER LIST #

FIRST NAME

SURNAME

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

53

Samuel

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

HARDMAN

Yamaha

250

YZF

684 Steven

SWEENEY

Honda

250

CR

The Contractors Mentor, Precision Engineering

765 Christian

GIUDICE

Yamaha

250

YzH

Nu plumbing

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The MA RACESAFE Medical Team launches into a new Australian Superbike Championship season, all thanks to the support of our major sponsors Motorcycling Australia, Motul Pirelli and Thor.

The highly trained & dedicated team of Medical Professionals includes Doctors, Surgeons, Intensive Care Paramedics, Emergency Nurses and Physiotherapists. The team will continue to fulfil the critical role as the Official Medical Team for the 2022 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul.

The 2021 RACESAFE season was full of thrills and spills which kept the RACESAFE Medical Team busy at every event. Emergency Medical & Sports Medicine treatments were provided to competitors, with the RACESAFE Medical Team again spearheading exciting new developments in its well established rider care program.

The expertise of the MA RACESAFE Medical Team is in hot demand, with this team now providing the Official Medical Service for the 2022 Australian Motocross Championships - MX Nationals, 2022 Australasian Supercross Series and Troy Bayliss Classic, just to name a few.

Thanks to a shared vision for rider safety with their sponsors, the MA RACESAFE Medical Team has continued to pioneer new levels of rider care across Australia. Without their dedicated sponsors the MA RACESAFE Medical Team would never make it to track to provide this crucial role.

“Motorcycling Australia is very pleased to come on board as the major sponsor of RACESAFE Australia for 2022 and beyond. The RACESAFE team will be key component of the 2022 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul, as well as at the MX Nationals, Australian Supercross Championship and other major MA national events throughout the year.

The level of medical service and support provided to these events and our motorcycling community as a whole is unrivalled, and that is why we had no hesitation partnering up together for the good of all of our stakeholders.

We are looking forward to working together with RACESAFE to support and enhance the range of services they can offer, which will no doubt benefit our MA membership in many ways.” Quoted Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Boyle.

Exclusive to the Motorcycling Australia’s national motorcycle championships, is the MA RACESAFE Mobile Medical Unit. This world class facility will travel to each round of the ASBK series and will provide an onsite Emergency Medical centre, Physiotherapy facility, plus Mobile Command Unit for the MA RACESAFE Medical Team.

Equipped with the most modern advance life support medical and sports medicine equipment, this unit is a first for Australian Motorsport. The project rivals any unit worldwide.

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In 2022, ProMX Management has brought to the screen the most indepth and complete television coverage the sport has ever seen as the 2022 Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX), roared into life- and onto screens- from round one in Wonthaggi, Victoria.

There is no shortage of options for fans to catch all the action on their preferred screen via the unprecedented (and extended!) three-hour free-to-air TV and sports streaming HD broadcast, plus the ProMX TV Live Stream.

Australian motocross fans are able to watch the 2022 ProMX Championship Live on SBS as the Championship’s Official free-to-air TV partner, and through the official sports streaming provider Stan Sport who will both broadcast the Live show to an extended three-hour package for 2022.

Dedicated hardcore MX fans have the opportunity to tune-in and see all the morning racing action online through www.auspromx.com.au via the ProMX TV Live Stream.

ProMX TV production partner AVE is here to capture all the action in 2022. AVE have a wealth of experience and expertise in the production of world-class motorsport and have been a longterm partner with Motorcycling Australia in other championships.

Motorcycling Australia CEO, Peter Doyle, said that race fans are sure to be enjoying all the options and excitement of the 2022 ProMX television partnership.

“Despite a disrupted 2021, the fans were able to enjoy the excellent TV coverage provided

by ProMX and the ProMX TV team.

Lee Hogan Showcasing this amazing sport via the largest television package in Australian motocross history is no small task, but thanks to the dedication and partnership of the ProMX TV partners SBS and Stan Sport, we’re pleased to let the fans know we have an action-packed year of racing ahead.” Mr Doyle said.

“Fans will be able to access the broadcasts no matter where they are whether through SBS or Stan Sport throughout all eight rounds across the season’’.

Ken Shipp, Director of Sport at SBS:

Danny Ham The three-hour long ProMX TV Live Stream is ideal for fans who can’t be trackside to see, hear and smell the action and they won’t miss a thing as ProMX TV has all the racing action covered.

The impressive International TV package is also back in 2022 and ProMX Fans in New Zealand are enjoying the high flying ProMX coverage via Sky Sport NZ across all rounds.

Fans are being treated to front row seats for all the on-track thrills, spills, dirt flying action from all eight rounds at home in their living rooms or on their mobile devices. ProMX TV is bringing the viewers behind the scenes with exclusive feature content about the Championship, whilst delivering spectacular race day action of the Thor MX1, Pirelli MX2, and MAXXIS MX3 classes, plus additional races at selected rounds including, Veterans and WMX Women’s Championships via ProMX TV Live Stream.

ProMX TV features an expert TV team line up including the highly experienced commentary team of former MX champions Danny Ham and Lee Hogan calling all the action, with AusMoto Show TV host Kate Peck on-the-ground with interviews and behind the scenes moments from every round.

‘’With a great variety of motorcycle racing already on SBS, events like the ProMX Championship showcase the champions of today and the future of the sport that our viewers will love. Australian motorsport fans can look forward to the thrills and drama of racing right here on home soil. SBS Sport is very proud to again be a broadcast partner for this exciting championship’’.

Livestream (ProMX Website, ProMX Facebook, Motorsports TV Youtube) 09:45 to 12:10 AEST Broadcast (SBS, STAN Sport, Sky Sport NZ) 1300 - 1600 AEST Livestream (ProMX Website, ProMX Facebook, Motorsports TV Youtube) 16:00 to 16:30 AEST

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RACE FLAGS & BOARDS YELLOW FLAG • • •

Stationary on opening lap- no jumping permitted Stationary Waved Great danger, prepare to stop, no overtaking. A significant reduction in speed must be observed; therefore, jumps should not be attempted. (The waved yellow flag is superior to the stationary yellow flag)

Waved - race or practice session is over.

BLUE FLAG

BLACK FLAG

RED FLAG

WHITE FLAG, RED CROSS FLAG - WAVED

Waved - flag indicate a rider that they are about to be overtaken.

Waved - race or practice interrupted. Riders must return to the pits.

GREEN FLAG

The track is clear.

LAST LAP

CHEQUERED FLAG

Riders whose number is shown with the flag must stop at the pits on the next lap.

Medical team is on track, procede with extreme caution, rider must roll each obstacle, no jumping, no overtaking

WHITE FLAG

Waved – slow moving intervention vehicle on track

LAST LAP BOARD

Indicates last lap of the race is about to commence

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