The flag is all set to drop this weekend for the opening rounds of the 2024 Yamaha WSB SA Off-Road Championship, presented by Velocette MCC at Black Hill. With huge amounts of work going on behind the scenes and anticipation building, sights are set firmly on the continued resurgence of the Championship series back to its former strengths.
Competitors:
With a whole range of interstate championship hopefuls joining our homegrown talent, the level of competition is going to go through the roof. Riley Graham will be putting it all on the line to get the early points lead in the Pro Class; however, he will be up against Sean Throup and the 2023 Expert Championship style of Max Midwinter, so the early lead is still up for grabs.
Making his senior racing debut, Davey Gear will be joining the stacked field of experts to rub shoulders with the returning talents of Tristan Throup & Oliver Pitchford. Plus, old rivalries will be reignited as Chloe Barton joins Emma Haylock and Meg Pitchford in the senior women’s category. Not to mention plenty of action across both Veterans and Masters, with some of the big names making the trip including 2023 Veterans Champion and AORC regular Rowan Pumpa (making his 2024 impact in Masters) & SAORC regular Shane Diener.
Joining all the seniors this weekend is a full lineup of junior next generation off road racing champions, with a great throwdown expected as a list of Victorian and NSW racers make the journey over to line up against our SA team. Of course, with plenty of returning 2023 SA Champions including Jackson Rossi, Harry Gilbertson & Charlize Waldhuter, joining the up-and-coming stylings of Tao Letton & Bailey Irrgang, it could be anyones race. Only one thing is certain this weekend…you’re not going to want to miss a second of all the Championship opening action.
Where:
Black Hill will host the opening test for the 2024 SA Off Road Championship competitors, featuring plenty of soft, loamy sand and mallee scrub to keep riders on their toes. The course is located just 30 minutes from Mannum, making it a perfect getaway for SAORC fans, both young and old, to witness our best riders put through their paces against an idyllic backdrop.
The entrance to the venue is on Schwertie Road, off Murraylands Road (The turn-off is posted as Rochow Rd). It will be signposted from Murraylands Road. Entrance to the property is approximately 800m on the right.
Program Timetable:
This Weekends Course:
The Velocette MCC has arranged an impressive event to greet our Round 1 & 2 competitors. With a fast-paced sprint format over both rounds testing riders in deep mallee sand, early championship points are set to be well earned with the below lap lengths –
- Nutrient Ag Junior Test – JJ & J1 (4km)
- Nutrient Ag Junior Test – J2 – 4 (6km)
- WSB Senior Test (6km)
Catering:
Keeping riders and fans fed will be both De Cafe Mobile Barista and Sword B Ox with a great range of hot food plus a range of drinks.
Important Info:
Dogs and Footwear: Unfortunantly, animals except for human aid dogs and push bikes are NOT permitted at the event. To ensure everyone is safe there is NO open footwear permitted.
Timing & Results:
Be the first to keep up to date with all the results by going to the SA Off Road Championships website or check out one of the TV screens at the track.
To access live timing…
- Head over to saoffroadchampionships.com and follow the “LIVE TIMING” links.
- Live timing viewing will be available on screen at the track.
Final results published on the SA Off Road Championship website.
For Supp Regs, Rule Book, latest news & more, please visit saoffroadchampionships.com or motorcyclingsa.org.au
Socials*
You can also follow all of the off road action on our social media by following the SA Off Road Championships on Facebook, Instagram or here on the SAORC website.
