2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores Round 1: Wonthaggi, March 17

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WELCOME FROM MA

On behalf of Motorcycling Australia (MA), I extend a warm welcome to all fans, riders and officials to the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores.

After a brilliant 2023, with all classes going down to the wire at the season finale in Coolum, the Penrite ProMX Championship will return with eight rounds of highstakes action that will take riders and fans on a journey across Australia’s finest motocross venues.

I’d also like to welcome the new additions to the calendar in 2024: Horsham, Murray Bridge and MX Farm Queensland.

It’s easy to see why the ProMX championship continues to be a showcase of the best of Australian motocross. It starts with the top riders competing in the Thor MX1 class to the emerging talent in the Pirelli MX2 class, the next generation of Australian motocross talent in the Maxxis MX3 class, and the ever-expanding Ezilift MXW women’s class.

And let’s not forget the Veterans, MX85 (World Junior Motocross Championship qualifying) and KTM MX 65 FUTURES classes.

Fans won’t miss a moment of the action with the exclusive television coverage through SBS, SBS On Demand, Stan Sport, and the ProMX TV livestream. I would like to extend my gratitude to all those involved in this championship, including the volunteers, officials, staff, riders, teams, and sponsors, for their unwavering support and hard work.

It takes a community to make a championship, and I thank you all for coming together to make the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores a success.

Peter Doyle CEO Motorcycling Australia

WARNING TO THE PUBLIC

Motor Racing is DANGEROUS, and spectators attending at this track do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having connections with the promotion and/or conduct of the meeting, including the owners of the land, and the riders and owners of vehicles and passengers in vehicles, are absolved from all liability arising out of any accidents causing damage or personal injury to spectators or ticket holders except where due care and skill has not been exercised.

WARNING

The carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pit area is prohibited by order, Motorcycling Australia.

NOTICE

No animals allowed, guide dogs excepted by order of Motorcycling Australia.

WELCOME FROM PENRITE

It’s our pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores. We’re proud to continue our sponsorship and support of the ProMX Championship in partnership with Motorcycling Australia.

We hope all fans, competitors and sponsors enjoy eight rounds of exciting, competitive racing in what promises to be a thrilling season across all the classes.

At Penrite, we’re passionate about motorcycles and racing, from grassroots to the professional ranks. We pride ourselves on our support of the bike scene, and we develop our products to match the needs of riders, from our two- and four-stroke engine oils through to our bike cleaning care range. We are also proud to continue assisting local clubs and giving them the support they need.

We’re thrilled the Ezilift MXW class and Women’s MX Academy will continue to provide more opportunities for participants to improve their skills and participate in professional motocross racing.

Once again, the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship will be televised, showcasing the riders and competition to new audiences – including future generations of aspiring young riders.

You’ll see the Penrite team representing us at all upcoming rounds of the Penrite ProMX season, we’re excited to see everyone enjoying competitive motocross in Australia so please come and talk to us. We love to hear from you, get your feedback on what you’d like to see be added to or included in the championship, and hear your motocross racing story at the track and online.

Jarrod Harding

Brand Manager

Penrite Oil

WELCOME FROM AMX

AMX Superstores is proud to continue our partnership with the 2024 Australian ProMX Championship. We extend a warm welcome to all, spectators, riders, race teams and industry supporters.

We are looking forward to another wonderful year of racing ahead, as we know you all are, after an outstanding 2023 season which saw the best racing in recent memory.

This is our fourth year as the ‘presented by’ partner for ProMX, and we are thrilled to be onboard again this year.

For AMX, we’ve always lived and breathed motocross. From our beginnings in 2008 selling clearance motocross gear out of a shed in Bayswater, Victoria, to today with 33 stores across five states and an ever-growing team, motocross is in our blood. The sport provides the opportunity for everyone to enjoy motocross, 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 motocross 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 livestream or on free-to-air television 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 motocross. 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!

From team AMX to you, we hope you enjoy 2024 season – now let’s go racing!

Rob Farrimond Business Manager AMX Superstores

WELCOME TO BASS COAST

We are excited and honoured, as always, to host the nation’s premier motocross championship and can’t wait to see all the riders and fans, and welcome everyone to our beautiful region.

Mayor, Cr Clare Le Serve

A warm welcome to Bass Coast and to the Penrite ProMX Championship in Bass Coast! We are thrilled to again welcome you all back to this new season presented by AMX Superstores at the Wonthaggi Motocross Track.

THE CHAMPIONS OF 2023

The start of a new Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores season is always exciting, but to set the scene on 2024 let’s look back at what transpired in the final round of last year as all the titles went down to the wire at the historic –and retiring – Coolum Pines venue.

THOR MX1

Brisbane Motorcycles Yamaha rider Dean Ferris added Thor MX1 championship number four to his ever-growing trophy collection, ahead of Boost Mobile Honda’s Jed Beaton and KTM Racing Team’s Kirk Gibbs.

As the gates dropped for the opening moto of the day, it was Gibbs who launched out of the gates before sand specialist Kyle Webster (Boost Mobile Honda Racing ) made the move into the lead and checked out.

Ferris would slice his way through the field following a top 10 start, making his way into second position by race’s end, and setting himself up nicely entering moto two. Beaton finished the race in third, 22 seconds behind Ferris, while CDR Yamaha Monster Energy’s Aaron Tanti finished in fourth place ahead of Gibbs.

The final moto of the year was where the premier championship would be determined, as the ultra-rough Coolum circuit provided the perfect

battleground for the duel. Twenty-five minutes plus one lap were the terms for the decider, and Beaton answered the call by launching out of the gates with moto one winner Webster in tow from Ferris. Webster made the move on his teammate early in the piece, before Beaton dropped the No. 14 CRF450R – which was all the invitation Ferris

needed to seal the championship, marking a remarkable five years – and multiple retirements –since he won his last in 2018.

Webster took the moto win to capture a perfect 1-1 scorecard for the finale, while Ferris and Gibbs were second and third overall.

The 2023 Thor MX1 championship was one for the history books, as a multitude of contenders fought for the coveted title.

PIRELLI MX2

THE CHAMPIONS OF 2023

Terrafirma Honda Racing’s Wilson Todd successfully defended his Pirelli MX2 crown in commanding fashion, wrapping up the title in the opening moto at Coolum.

Circling the opening lap of moto one inside the top 10, Todd held a couple of positions between he and championship rival Nathan Crawford (KTM Racing

Team), as the duo made passes before Crawford found himself on the rear wheel of Todd. Realising the situation, the defending champion put the hammer down, charging his way through the field and making the move on teammate Brodie Connolly (Polyflor Honda) for the lead.

Crawford shadowed Todd through the pack and would wind up second – and therefore concede a 30-point margin to Todd, with only 25 remaining. Connolly finished the moto in third, while Kayden

Minear (KTM Racing Team) and a fast-starting Noah Ferguson (GASGAS Racing Team) finished fifth.

With the pressure of the title lifted, Todd charged out of the gates in moto two to secure the lead by the first lap, and would disappear off into the distance to notch a perfect 1-1 scorecard for the final round.

Second place was Ferguson, for third overall in the round. Crawford finished third in the moto, which secured him second overall for the round, while Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Jayce Cosford finished the moto in fourth and Caleb Ward rounded out the top five.

MAXXIS MX3

The MAXXIS MX3 title was wrapped up by GASGASsupported youngster Byron Dennis in a nerveless performance.

Racing into the lead during the opening moto of the day, Dennis appeared as though he would wrap the title up a moto early before a fall at the midway mark relegated him to second position. Series rival Jack Mather (Raceline Berry Sweet Husqvarna Racing) made the move into the lead, capturing the win and pushing the quest for the championship into the second moto. Dennis recovered to finish second place, with KTM rider Deacon Paice finishing third.

THE CHAMPIONS OF 2023

The stage was set for a showdown as the championship came down to the very last moto of 2023, and Dennis proved that he was up for the challenge by winning the final moto by over 17 seconds.

Second place on the day and in the series was Mather, who put up a valiant performance as he entered the final round under the weather, while GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing youngster Seth Burchell completed the round podium. Teammate Jake Cannon was third in the standings after a standout year.

EZILIFT MXW

Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Charli Cannon put together a picture-perfect weekend at Coolum to defend her EZILIFT MXW championship, her victory in the second moto by a staggering 41 seconds putting an exclamation mark on another stellar season.

During the year, the dominant Queenslander won all but one moto as she won the championship from Honda Racing’s Emma Milesevic and Madison Brown (Honda).

Second place in the final moto and third for the round was Honda Racing’s Tahlia O’Hare, while Empire Kawasaki’s Taylah McCutcheon finished the moto in third place, ending up second overall. Taylor Thompson (GASGAS) and Brown rounded out the top five at Coolum.

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ROUND 1

TRACK INFORMATION

WONTHAGGI MOTOCROSS TRACK, VIC

TRACK LENGTH: 1800m

NUMBER OF TURNS: 18

MAX SPEED: 86 Km/h

AVG SPEED: 53 Km/h

OBSTACLES: 9 JUMPS, 10 ROLLERS, 2 STEP-UPS

TRACK SURFACE: SANDY LOAM

GATE CAPACITY: 40

OFFICIAL CLUB:

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EVENT SCHEDULE ROUND 1

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This schedule is approximate; and all starting times, length of sessions and races are subject to change; and may be changed in the event of an incident or delay in operations.

MX1 CLASS

The Thor MX1 class is the top category in ProMX, where the top factory-backed teams and riders compete, representing all the major Japanese and European manufacturers.

Expect to see the latest state-of-the-art 450cc four-stroke machines and a small number of privately entered 250cc two-strokes.

In Thor MX1, you’ll get to see the best riders in the nation and international stars who may make a one-off appearance or compete in the entire championship. This only serves to elevate the level of competition and add even more star power to Thor MX1.

Leading the charge in Thor MX1 for 2024 is Dean Ferris, with the reigning and four-time champion rejoining CDR Yamaha Monster Energy where he will ride alongside the man he just beat to the title in 2023 – Jed Beaton.

Joining them are the likes of Todd Waters (Raceline Husqvarna), the former MXGP and AMA competitor and 2019 champion, Kyle Webster (Boost Mobile Honda Racing), the evergreen Brett Metcalfe (Team Green Racing), Luke Clout (Empire Kawasaki), 2023 MX2 champion Wilson Todd (Terrafirma Froth Honda), Nathan Crawford (KTM Racing Team) and the next generation of young guns who are eager to show their skills on the track.

Thor MX1 is the place to be for the most talented riders, the best-funded teams, and the fastest bikes. Get ready for a thrilling display of raw speed and intensity that will again have everyone on the edge of their seats!

DEAN FERRIS

KYLE WEBSTER

KIRK GIBBS

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MX1 ROUND 1 RIDER LIST

MX2 CLASS

In 2024 the ProMX Championship will welcome back the hotly contested Pirelli MX2 class, a stepping stone for young riders on the path to professional racing.

This class allows riders as young as 15 to compete on machines ranging from 122 to 250cc, the Pirelli MX2 class is the perfect place for young talent to showcase their skills and make their mark.

With the top two riders form 2023, Wilson Todd and Nathan Crawford, moving up to MX1, the jockeying to fill the void is expected to be fierce.

The reigning No. 3, Brodie Connolly (Honda), is an obvious candidate, as well as Rhys Budd (Husqvarna), Noah Feguson (Honda), Kayden Minear (KTM), Liam Andrews (GASGAS), and some star power moving up from MX3 in the shape of Byron Dennis (GASGAS) and Jack Mather (Husqvarna).

Despite being the smaller bore class, the Pirelli MX2 category delivers some of the most thrilling racing in the championship as young riders battle to impress the manufacturers and build their futures in the sport. Get ready for a season full of exciting and competitive racing!

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MX3 CLASS

The Maxxis MX3 class is the stepping stone for juniors to advance to the senior ranks of nationallevel racing. It caters for riders aged 14-U18 who can race on machines with a capacity ranging from 122150cc two-stroke and 200-250cc four-stroke.

This class also offers exceptional riders the chance to move up early to the Pirelli MX2 class at 15, aligning with international age groupings.

The Maxxis MX3 serves as an entry point for both privateer racers and manufacturer-backed team riders to learn the ropes of professional racing and get accustomed to the style of racing, schedules, and track conditions.

The objective of this development class is to equip riders with the skills and knowledge needed to make a smooth transition and embark on a successful career in the MX2 class.

DREW

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MX3 ROUND 1 RIDER LIST

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MX3 ROUND 4 RIDER LIST

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MXW CLASS

The EZILIFT MXW is the premier women’s motocross competition in Australia. With participants who are at least 15 years old and riding on machines of 125cc or higher, the MXW class has produced many talented champions who have gone on to international fame, including Charli Cannon, Meghan Rutledge, Maddy Brown, Emma Milesevic and Jess Moore.

The 2024 MXW class promises to be highly competitive, with the return of reigning champion Cannon – but now on a Honda – as well as the likes of Milesevic (Honda), Tahlia O’Hare (KTM) and Taylor Thompson (Husqvarna).

Danielle McDonald (Yamaha) also joins the championship after dominating the junior motocross and enduro ranks in 2023.

This year’s competition is set to be even more exciting, with the addition of enhanced training opportunities via the MXW Track Talk program set to take place at each MXW round. This elite training opportunity will benefit all riders, especially those who are competing in the top class for the first time.

Jess

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RP Filters are also the proud sponsors of the 2024 ProMX Series

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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 sponsorsMotorcycling 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 2024 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul.

The 2023 RACESAFE season was full of thrills and spills which kept the RACESAFE Medical Team busy at ever y 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 Ser vice for the 2024 Australian Motocross Championships - MX Nationals, 2024 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 ver y pleased to come on board as the major sponsor of RACESAFE Australia for 2024 and beyond. The RACESAFE team will be key component of the 2024 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 ser vice 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 for ward to working together with RACESAFE to support and enhance the range of ser vices 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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• Philips MRx Heart Defibrillator

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• BOC Medical - Suction Unit

• I.V systems

• Intubation / Air way Management Unit

• Sphygmomanometers

• Otoscope & Ophthalmoscope

• X-Ray Viewer

• Trauma Beds

• Ultrasound Unit

• Portable Interferential Unit

• Arm Pump Treatment Unit

• Simoco Two-way Radio Systems

MA RACESAFE Medical Team will include for the 2024 Australian Superbike Championships :

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• Advanced Life Support Equipment

• MA RACESAFE Medical Team including, - Emergency Director

- Series Chief Medical Officer

- Intensive Care Paramedics

- Emergency Nurses

- Sports Physiotherapists

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- Technical Support Officer

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- Emergency Doctors

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PROMX CHAMPIONSHIP TELEVISION PACKAGE FOR 2024

Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) fans won’t miss a minute of the action in 2024 with SBS to continue as the official broadcast partner of ProMX.

ProMX will again enjoy live free-to-air coverage on SBS and streaming platform SBS On Demand across all eight rounds of the 2024 ProMX Championship.

SBS On Demand allows viewers to tune into ProMX live on mobile devices, smart TVs and browsers, with catch-up viewing available for those who miss the live coverage.

Every round of ProMX will be broadcast live for three hours, with all the action to again be delivered by the ProMX TV team of former motocross stars Danny Ham and Lee Hogan alongside the experienced ProMX TV host Kate Peck.

“The 2024 ProMX Championship is one not to miss, with the pre-season set to be a thrilling battle of Australia’s best motocross riders,” said SBS Director of Sport, Ken Shipp. “It’s great to partner once again with

ProMX to broadcast the events free-to-air for all Australians.”

Added Motorcycling Australia CEO, Peter Doyle: “The level of professionalism in the ProMX paddock is extraordinary, and having a national broadcaster which lives and breathes motorsport in our corner has been one of the key drivers in the championship’s massive growth since its inception in 2021.

“SBS simply knows motorsport from all angles: the racing, the intrigue, the passion, the excitement, the stories behind the stories. That’s why we are thrilled that SBS will continue as the Official ProMX Broadcast Partner in 2024, showcasing Australia’s best riders on some classic venues.”

The task of delivering all the ProMX action once again falls to the talented team at AVE, which returns as ProMX TV production partner under the leadership of TV Director Matt Swaab. Follow all of the SBS Sport social pages across Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for the best action from the 2024 ProMX Championship.

HOW TO WATCH WONTHAGGI ROUND ONE

AUSTRALIA

ProMX TV livestream (www.auspromx.com.au and ProMX Facebook page): 9:50am-12:25pm (AEDT)

ProMX TV Live (SBS Viceland, SBS On-Demand and Stan Sport): 1:00-4:00pm (AEDT) Also, catch up on ProMX anytime at SBS On Demand

INTERNATIONAL

Sky Sports NZ: 3:00-6:00pm (NZDT)

FIM.MOTO.TV (international viewers, not available in Australia): 950am-4:00pm (OTT)

Kate Peck

Lee Hogan

Danny Ham

2024 OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Richard MILLOTT Series Director

Derrek POOLE Series Steward

Mark HANCOCK Series Race Director

Colin FOULDS Series Deputy Race Director

Mark THOMPSON Clerk of Course

Margaret DAVENPORT Series Race Secretary

Scott LAING Chief Timekeeper

Dr Michael THUMM - Series Chief Medical Officer

Simon MAAS

Dr Greg HARRIS

Daryl PENDREY

Peter MONKS

Alex YOUNG

Bettina WESTENFELDER

Jess SANDERS

Paul VAN DEN AKKER

Jon PARK

Dylan WEBB

Michael MURRAY

Scott LAING

Mark ARNOLD

LAST LAP

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)

BLUE FLAG

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

CHEQUERED FLAG

Waved - race or practice session is over.

BLACK FLAG

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

RED FLAG

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

WHITE FLAG, RED CROSS FLAG - WAVED

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

GREEN FLAG

The track is clear.

WHITE FLAG

Waved – slow moving intervention vehicle on track

LAST LAP BOARD

Indicates last lap of the race is about to commence