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Filed Under: News
The long wait is nearly over with motorcycle racing set to return to the Bathurst Showground on the first weekend of March.
Last time the venue hosted racing was in November 2017 – more than four years ago, over 1,500 days back– so riders and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the return of the Bathurst Long Track Masters meeting.
From the first time that the Panorama Motorcycle Club staged racing there in 1995 the annual meeting at the Bathurst Showground has become a ‘must-do’ for many riders and fans.
The best indication that riders are eagerly anticipating the meeting comes from the Race Secretary for the meeting, Lyndel Butler.
Riders are invariably slack in getting their entries in for many meetings during the year, but that was not the case when it came to Bathurst.
Butler was inundated as riders rushed to get their entries in as soon as they opened as the big programme of different classes meant that there would be a cap on entries in some of those classes.
The entry list does not have just quantity, as the best dirt track and long track riders in the country are prominent in the line-ups with some to travel from as far away as Melbourne in the south, Mildura in the west and Townsville in the north.
Queenslander Jarred Brook has been the most successful rider in the sport in recent years, and he will be out to build on his dominant showings in previous appearances at Bathurst.
The programme for the meeting is still being finalised but organisers are looking at around 110 races across the 14 classes of races with the final of those classes spread between the afternoon and evening session.
With such a big programme the Panorama Club will break new ground with practice sessions for all classes to be held on the Friday (March 4) starting at 3pm and going through to around 8pm.
This will leave the competition to get under way earlier on the Saturday (March 5) programme.
To help fans secure their tickets the club is making them available via the website https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/panorama-motorcycle-club-long-track-40142513283
Tickets for Friday cost Adult $20, Concession $15. Child under 15, $10 and a Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. $60.
For Saturday those tickets will cost $30, Concession $20, Child under 15 $15 and Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. $75
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Championship Draws
| 250cc | Rider Number | U21 | Rider Number |
| Riley Plum | 1 | James Pearson | 1 |
| Ashley Jansen-Batchelor | 2 | Jacob Hook | 2 |
| Lachlan Russell | 3 | Maurice Brown | 3 |
| Joshua Beetham | 4 | Mitch Cluff | 4 |
| Lauchlan Hayes | 5 | Matthew Gilmore | 5 |
| Alexander Adamson | 6 | Aden Clare | 6 |
| Liam Powell | 7 | Jack Miles | 7 |
| Broc White | 8 | Harrison Ryan | 8 |
| Bradley Page | 9 | ||
| Brayden McGuinness | 10 | ||
| Michael West | 11 |
For the 500cc, there will be three qualifying races; two heats of three riders and one final of four riders. 1st and 2nd of each heat go to the final, and the placings of the final 1st and 2nd into the main draw, and 3rd and 4th as reserves.
| Maurice Brown | Ist Qualifier |
| Jack Miles | Ist Qualifier |
| Liam May – SA | Ist Qualifier |
| Bradley Page | 2nd Qualifier |
| James Pearson | 2nd Qualifier |
| Michael West | 2nd Qualifier |
| 500 | Rider Number |
| Winner Q2 | 1 |
| Sam Masters | 2 |
| Josh Pickering | 3 |
| Kane Lawrence | 4 |
| Brayden McGuinnes – SA | 5 |
| Ben Cook | 6 |
| Rohan Tungate | 7 |
| Jacob Hook | 8 |
| Harrison Ryan | 9 |
| Mitch Cluff | 10 |
| Jack Holder | 11 |
| Matthew Gilmore | 12 |
| Winner Q1 | 13 |
| Josh Macdonald | 14 |
| Zack Cook | 15 |
| Jye Etheridge | 16 |
| 2nd Q1 | Reserve 1 |
| 2nd Q2 | Reserve 2 |
| Peter White | Support races |
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The recent MNSW Board elections have now concluded and we are excited to announce to all our members the 5 successful elected directors Madeleine Bowditch, David Cooke, Annaliesse Cawood, Chelsea Cheney and Darren Gossling.
This was the very first time the MA Nominations Committee was used during the election process (as voted by the club delegates and life members at the August 2021 delegates meeting). The committees role was to assess all candidates and provide their recommendation based on a set of criteria. The recommended candidates were of a very high professional standard, addressing the advertised selection criteria and more.
We received 61 returned ballots and the successful appointments were announced at the December Delegates meeting last Thursday 16th December.
“I’d like to thank every applicant who took the time to apply for one of the MNSW Board director positions – we were taken aback by the sheer number of registrations and the high professional standard of these applicants. I hope you can join me in wishing the new directors the best of luck and follow MNSW’s next chapter as we move into an action-packed 2022.” Kate Peck said.
We hope you join us in welcoming Madeliene, David, Chelsea, Annaliesse and Darren to the MNSW board – see you all around the tracks soon!
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NSW will take centre stage in 2022 with the NSW Speedway Sports Committee announcing the 2022 NSW Speedway Solo Super Series where junior and senior riders from across Australia will compete in one of the most entertaining forms of motorsport on the planet.
The ‘Super Series’ will be held over four rounds from May to August with the opening round scheduled for 14th May at Woodstock Park Speedway Cowra, followed by Oakburn Park Raceway Tamworth (18th June), Loxford Park Speedway Kurri Kurri ( TBC July) and the final round at Diamond Park Speedway in Albury on 6th August 2022.
Interim MNSW CEO, Lauren Werrin said “This series has been developed by the MNSW Speedway Sports committee with the aim to increase participation in the discipline and bring a speedway roadshow to regional NSW. It’s an opportunity to build and reinvigorate the sport after two turbulent years of COVID-19. It’s wonderful to see our Speedway Sports Committee being proactive in this space and I’m very excited to see the series opener in 2022”.
Classes for the NSW Speedway Solo Super Series will cover all age groups from the grassroots 50cc demonstration class through to 125cc and 250cc juniors and 500cc senior riders, who are embarking on the next step of their motorcycling career.
MNSW Sport Development Manager, Adam Brook said “This is a fantastic opportunity for Motorcycling NSW to focus on junior development, it allows our riders a pathway and platform to the national and international stage, and with 14 NSW speedway riders currently racing professionally overseas, it puts a spotlight on the talent we are producing in NSW”.
The series will offer a tangible speedway product which will profile and build longevity of the discipline for many years to come. Opportunities for sponsorship and television coverage are available.
Media enquiries and more information
Matt Adamson – NSW Speedway Sports Committee 0403 860 518
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NSW Minister of Sport Natalie Ward today officially handed over the new Sydney international speedway with MNSW representatives Lauren Werrin and Adam Brook in attendance.
The 70 million western Sydney Motorsports facility features a dedicated infield motorcycle track with:
NSW premier Dominic Perrottet said the venue was an exciting addition to motorsports in NSW, bringing top level racing to Western Sydney.
“we’ve consulted with motorsports experts from around the world to bring this project to life and have used the latest in track safety design and spectator experience to ensure it is a thrilling addition to our racing scene.” Mr Perrottet said.
MNSW Sport Development Manager, Adam Brook stated “having been involved in the concept and planning of this venue since its inception, it’s very exciting to see the build nearing completion. This will be a huge boost for Motorcycling in Sydney, with an FIM standard facility to foster the next generation of Speedway stars”
Interim MNSW CEO, Lauren Werrin “This project is a step in the right direction from the NSW government, in securing the future of motorcycling racing in Sydney. We look forward to working alongside Western Sydney Parklands and the state government in future projects to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of motorcycling in the Sydney Motorsport precinct.”
With construction wrapping up in the coming weeks and a fully licensed motorcycle track, ready for testing in early in the new year, this is exciting news for Speedway and dirt track racers throughout NSW.
