Motocross

It was a weekend brimming with thrills, challenges and top-quality motocross at Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club, with round 2 of this year’s NSW Motocross State Titles playing out to a packed crowd over the two days. 

Over 300 riders came down to battle it out at Wauchope, with the Saturday posing an excitingly challenging track for riders, both young and experienced. The 15 rider classes that competed over the two days were quick to find their groove over the course of the weekend, with Sunday having on display relatively warmer conditions that aided the track as well. 

View the full results

Live-stream

Following a successful live-streaming of the opening round at Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club in March, we were thrilled to welcome back Sideline Sport to bring you their state-of-the-art live-streaming service for the weekend at Hastings Valley. Assisted ably by Michel Constantinou on commentary, the same was provided a hassle-free and engaging visual experience for one and all. 

View the full live-stream from the weekend

Acknowledgements

The weekend was one to remember for more reason than one, thanks to the host club Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club and its fantastic team of volunteers. Motorcycling NSW would like to acknowledge and thank them for their incredible efforts leading into the round as well as during the weekend. 

Motorcycling NSW would like to thank our partners NSW Mining, Sideline Sport, Holeshot Graphics, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Black Dog Institute and National Motorcycle Alliance for their fantastic support of the second round. 

Entries Open for the Final Round

The action now shifts to Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club for the final round of the NSW Motocross State Titles on the weekend of June 8 and 9. Entries to ride at the event are currently open on RiderNet. Be sure to get yours in by May 27 to avail early bird entries! 

Enter to ride

View Supp Regs here

After what’s been a truly sensational staging of the opening round of this year’s NSW Motocross State Titles by Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club, the action shifts further up north to Lake Innes where Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club is gearing up to bring you the next round. 

Round 2 is slated for April 27 and 28 at their sprawling track which last hosted a Motocross State Championship event only last year, with the club setting the stage for the final round of the Junior MX State Titles last May. 

A Local Favourite Track in the Mid North Coast 

In operation for over 53 years, Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club have utilised their current venue since 2001. A standout venue in the Mid North Coast, the track has proudly hosted many top-level Motocross state and national events over the years, as well as a few Enduro events. Apart from staging last year’s final round of the Junior Motocross State Championships, Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club was the host of one of the qualifiers of the event from 2022.

Riders and motorcycle enthusiasts from both NSW & Queensland greatly cherish the club’s convenient location, with the track being situated almost halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, right next to the Pacific Highway. Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club boasts of easy vehicle access, plenty of pitting area and the ability to view the track in its entirety from the grandstands.

The track at Hastings Valley is 1,690m long, with added flexibility thanks to the same now being bi-directional. Loamy soil, concrete start gates, along with a sand section provide variety and the track will be prepared by way of ripping and hoeing to allow for a good level of moisture  – to give us all what we would typically expect from a State Level event. Recent changes to the track include a step-down and a set of rollers on the approach to the step up.

Among other inviting highlights of the venue are a greatly enjoyed canteen for riders and spectators during racing, clean toilets and showers, 10 motorcycle wash bays as well as aluminium grandstands.

Local riders to watch out for

Boasting of many up-and-coming riders are the hosts, with the likes of Blake Bohannon (Yamaha Supported Rider) in the Senior 65 & Junior 85 classes performing well in the early stages of this season. In the same classes as Blake, Maxi Harris whilst a year younger, is also improving and pushing for a top-10 finish this year.

The club is also thrilled to stage a handful of junior girls fighting for top-five finishes in their respective classes. In the seniors, Oli Paterno who is in his first year of seniors has trained exceptionally hard in the off-season and has been getting good results early on in 2024.

Live-streaming

After a resoundingly successful live-streaming of the opening round at Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club courtesy of our partner Sideline Sport, we are thrilled to confirm that round 2 will be live-streamed as well on our YouTube channel as well as Sideline Sport’s website.

Missed out on all the action from round 1? Watch the full weekend highlights below.

Day 1 Live-stream

Day 2 Live-stream

 

Supplementary Regulations & Entries

View Supp Regs here

Entries to ride at the event are currently open on RiderNet until Tuesday April 27, with early bird entries closing on Monday, April 15. 

Enter to ride

Partners

Motorcycling NSW is proud to acknowledge and thank its partners NSW Mining, Sideline Sport, Holeshot Graphics, National Motorcycle Alliance, Black Dog Institute and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for their valued support for the event. 

More information

Stay updated with more information about round 2 of the NSW Motocross State Titles on our website as well as Facebook and Instagram. 

The weekend we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! The opening round of this year’s NSW Motocross State Titles is underway at Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club, with riders from across the state and varied age groups coming together to give it their all on a fantastic track here. 

While we’re expecting an overwhelming number of families, motocross enthusiasts and fans to come down to Lake Macquarie and catch all the action this weekend, we are also excited to inform you that you can now watch the round live from the comfort of your home, on our YouTube channel, courtesy of Sideline Sport.

Watch the live-stream from Day 2 Live

Watch the full live-stream from day 1

Special thanks to our event partners NSW Mining, Sideline Sport, Holeshot Graphics Australia, Gall Bros. Medical – Bracing Specialists, Black Dog Institute, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service & National Motorcycle Alliance for all their support!

For motocross enthusiasts around and beyond the state, Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club has been a much-loved destination for decades – and it came as no surprise when the venue’s confirmation as hosts of round 1 of this year’s NSW MX State Titles thrilled everyone in the motorcycling community. 

Scheduled to host round 1 on Saturday March 23 and Sunday March 24, the club last hosted a State Championship in 2020, while it continued to host an eclectic range of Open events between then and now. 

A Rich History

Ever since its inception back in 1976, Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club has been home to many champion riders including the likes of Chad Reed and Craig Anderson, both of whom have been life members of the club as well. Over the last few decades, the venue has hosted major events like East Coast MX, Summer X, Lakes Memorial Weekend, as well as hosting visiting clubs with their series events. 

Unsurprisingly enough, the club notched up two major awards last year at the Motorcycling NSW Awards night, taking home the Club of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year. This was preceded in 2022 when the club’s very own Carlie Roberts was named Volunteer of the Year as well as Administrator of the Year at that year’s Motorcycling NSW Awards.

An Upgraded Track & Local Talent to Watch Out For

True to its consistent and successful efforts in providing the best experience for riders and the broader motorcycling community every year, Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club has undertaken refurbishment over the last year and a half which includes an upgraded track, sign-on, as well as medical facilities. At the upcoming opening round of the MX State Titles, the venue also looks forward to serving its attendees with a canteen that will remain open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with barista-made coffee and a slushie machine.

An attractively challenging track awaits us all this time round, with 40 gates and 1.6km of natural terrain which is sure to suit a wide range of riders across levels and age groups, from beginners to pros. Sharing her excitement and pride about hosting round 1, club president Carlie Roberts said: “The opportunity brings a great deal of prestige and recognition to the club. It’s a chance for us to showcase our venue, facilities, as well as local and national motocross talent.”

Watch our interview with Carlie Roberts from last year

“Major events like the State Titles attract a broader audience, allowing our club to engage with the local community and bring people together around a shared passion for motocross. The economic impact is also worth noting, with the spending tendencies of the visitors, riders and spectators sure to benefit the local area,” she added.

Alongside being proud hosts of round 1, Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club is also exhilarated about its local talent set to feature at the event, particularly among its younger crop of riders like the Burgess brothers (Flynn and Riley), Seth Thomas, Koby Reed among a few. 

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Three exhilarating rounds await you this year at the 2024 NSW Motocross State Titles, commencing this March. Set to host some of the state’s best and brightest MX talent as well as riders from other states, this year will feature both junior and senior riders in each of these rounds – a change in format from last year.

Round 1 of the State Titles will be hosted by Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club on Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th of March, with the club’s fantastic track located at 24 Cessnock Rd, Ryhope boasting of a rich history of hosting a great range of MX events in the past.

After a thoroughly successful hosting of last year’s final round of the Junior MX State Titles, Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club return to host round 2 of the State Titles on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th of April. Located on 60 Cowarra Access Rd, Wauchope, the fifty-two-year-old club saw close to 165 riders participate in the junior round last year.

Wagga Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club will be proud hosts of the final round of this year’s State Championships, with the club looking forward to bearing witness to all the action on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9. Having hosted the memorable King of MX State Final two years ago, the exciting track at 72 Cloughs Rd, Yarragundry is sure to engage and challenge riders from far and wide to give it their all at the weekend.

Event Format

For this year’s Motocross State Championships, the following classes are offered-

Juniors

• 7/u9 50cc Division 2
• 7/u10 65cc
• 10/u12 65cc
• 9/u12 85cc/150cc 4 stroke (Standard Wheel)
• 12/u16 85cc/150cc 4 stroke (Standard & Big Wheel)
• 12/u16 Girls 85cc/150cc 4 stroke (Standard & Big Wheel)
• 13/u16 100cc – 125cc 2 stroke
• 13/u16 128cc to 150cc 2st – 200cc to 250cc 4 stroke
• 13/u16 Years Junior Girls 100cc – 150cc 2 stroke & 250cc 4 stroke

Seniors

• MX 1 A & B GRADES 122cc and over
• MX 2 A & B GRADES up to 250cc
• C Grade  LITES MX2
• C Grade OPEN MX1
• MX 3 14 YRS TO U/18YRS 122CC TO 150CC 2ST & 250CC 4 ST
• MXW WOMENS CLASS All Powers
• VETS OVER 35 YEARS All Powers

Both seniors and juniors classes will have a schedule that sees them ride on both days of each round – another change in format for riders to keep in mind. 

Supp Regs

Supp Regs of the much-awaited State Championship can be viewed here