Looking for a perfect excuse to visit Coffs Harbour this winter? Head down to Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club for a weekend of top-quality motorcycling at the Adventure Powersports & Outdoor NSW Senior Track State Championship this July! The event will be held on July 29th and 30th at the host club’s track located on Phil Hawthorne Drive.
After a hiatus of seven years, the Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club is back and better than ever, fully rejuvenated and ready to host a State Championship; a comeback that is sure to amp up all the excitement and anticipation for riders and spectators alike. The newly titled Brian Mallet Long Track, honouring a long-time life member and massive contributor to the club, will set the scene for 124 races over Saturday and Sunday.
With its capacity to host a sizeable number of people at its conveniently located track on the east coast route, the club is poised to welcome racing enthusiasts from around the state and beyond.
Both the MX Open class and the premier Pro 450 class have attracted an extensive entry list that necessitates four heats in each of the four rounds before the top ten riders qualify directly to the six-lap final where they are joined by the top two riders from the repechage.
The best-credentialed entrant is multi-national title winner Luke Richards, now a member of the Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club. Richards will spearhead the hopes of the locals along with Bailey Spencer, Alex Hurst and brothers Tyler and Kristian O’Donnell.
Three well-performed Queenslanders Cyshan Weale, Seth Qualischefski and Rory McQualter all have experience on the Coffs Harbour track and they will certainly not be coming just to make up the numbers this weekend.
The likes of Jordan Dall from Gunnedah, Daniel Wicks from Cowra, Jarryd Oram and James Chapman from Kempsey, Grant Charnock from Penrith, Cody Lewis, Rory and Angus Hutchinson from Kurri Kurri and David and Peter Smith from Central Coast are all slated to bring their best to the title meeting.
Two championships that will have a hot favourite will be the Women’s class where Brisbane rider Briony Hendrickson has been the benchmark performer in recent years, while Matthew Griffiths will clearly be the rider to beat in the ATV Open class.
In contrast, both the Dirt Track Sidecar class and the Pro 250 have a very evenly matched field of contenders.
As well as the championship classes, there will be plenty more variety with classes for old bikes in the Pre-90s, old riders in the Over 35s, the more exotic Flat Track Twins and the 19” TT Feature.
Last but not least there will be four junior classes, featuring a number of successful performers from the Australian Junior Track Championships staged earlier this month at Raymond Terrace.
Motorcycling NSW CEO Daniel Rushworth shared his excitement about the event: “We are keen to witness this year’s Senior Track State Championship. Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club’s efforts and enthusiasm in preparing for the event have been commendable, and we encourage everyone to join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing action.”
The 2023 NSW Senior Track Championship is also touted to provide a fantastic opportunity for our state’s riders to gear up and prove their mettle, leading up to this year’s Australian Senior Track Championship coming up just two weeks after, hosted by Hunter Motorcycle Club at Barleigh Ranch. With pristine weather conditions, a comprehensively prepared track, canteen facilities and so much more, the weekend promises to be one to remember for motorcycling enthusiasts and riders alike.
Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club has partnered with Adventure Powersports & Outdoor for this year’s Senior Track State Championship. Gates open at 7 am on both days, with all the racing action expected to get underway by 9 am.
Adults (16 years and over) will have a $10 admission fee, while children aged 10-15 years can be admitted with a $5 fee. Children below the age of 10 enter for free!
Press Release prepared by Peter Baker 0409 903196; bakerp@westnet.com.au