Some of Australia’s best junior motorcycle racers will converge on Coffs Harbour this weekend (September 14 and 15) for the 2024 Adventure Powersports & Outdoor New South Wales Junior Track Championship meeting. The meetings was rained off back in July, with the new line-up of nearly 100 riders certainly fired up to take to the track and vie for honours in eight championship classes and three support classes.
The appeal of the meeting has drawn riders from the three states on the eastern seaboard with Queensland riders traveling from Ayr, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.
Victoria is represented by riders from the Albury-Wodonga club while clubs from all over New South Wales are represented.
The biggest representation by any club is not surprisingly the host Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club which boasts many riders who travel from other country areas to be part of the highly regarded racing complex situated in Phil Hawthorn Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Club President Greg James said the club is deeply committed to fostering young talent. “Supporting and encouraging junior riders is fundamental to our mission, as we strive to create a safe and exhilarating environment where they can cultivate their skills and passion for the sport” said James.
Back in April, many of the riders competing this weekend had contested the New South Wales Junior Dirt Track Championship meeting at Kurri Kurri, with three riders out to reproduce their class wins from that meeting.
Braxsen Anderson will be out to repeat his two class wins in the 7-Under 9s classes while Lockie Duggan and Hugo Homes are also out to add to their success from April in the 9 – Under 13s, the age group that has attracted the biggest entry list for the weekend.
The 13 – Under 16s, which is the next group to head into the senior ranks, is typical of most classes with a very evenly credentialed line-up where it is difficult to single out major chances.
This class will be a tri-state battle headed by Queensland brothers Bodie and Jake Paige, Victorian Jed Fyffe and northern NSW riders Jayden Holder, Max Earl and Nate Jaeger.
Among the non-championship support classes on the programme will be Flat Track classes for two age groups which will feature eight lap races.
Action fires up on Saturday morning with practice for all age divisions at 9am. Racing on Sunday will start at 9am.
Fans can catch the action for 10 dollars for adults, with 10 – 15 year olds for five dollars.
Submitted by Peter Baker 0409 903 196 on behalf of Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club