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V252 July 2016
Cover Shot goes to… Lyndon Snodgrass #3 having a great weekend
on his Husky TE300, 3rd outright
Yamaha AORC/VORC Rnds 7-8
Hedley, Corner Inlet MCC
plus Harrow State Teams announced
24th July 2016
Scooter News is proudly supported by
Lyndon Snodgrass #3, age 18
Finished up the weekend strong in the sprints today! Another 3rd outright and 2nd in E3 which I'm absolutely
pumped with
Thanks to my supporters the #te300 was great!
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First up a big thank you to Dandenong MCC for offering to host our newsletter on
their website as we work to move over to a website service. You can view our newsletter at
www.dmcc.com.au under the Documents tab.
Many of us will have ‘fond’ memories of last year’s Yamaha AORC/VORC round at Hedley where
the black sands and dust had us all gasping for clean air and washing the dust out of every
pore. 12 months later the scene couldn’t have been more different. Me and photographer Jo
had a sixth sense about the Saturday cross country (well, actually we had the weather
predictions on the internet) and booked into the Comfort Inn at Foster about 20 minutes from
the track on Saturday night. I wasn’t going to be riding (hernia operation coming up!) but had
brought along my newly resto’d 1981 KTM250GS to park up in the pits – we have to educate
these young riders about their rider heritage you know. KTM’s weren’t always orange, kids.
Anyway the reports from the camp site Friday night and throughout the race on Saturday made
us glad we were out of the elements as rain, hail and strong winds played havoc with the event:
Pit tents blown away
Matthew Zygarlicki #411 in the hail (Photo: Kane O’Rourke)
Liam Myers bogged (Photo: Kane O’Rourke)
Chucky Sanders Mud Angel: Ya might be a naughty boy but
(Liam we know you liked motorbike riding, but that much?)
Scooter News reckons you’re funny (Photo: KTM)
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But come Sunday morning the sun was out and the track was slowly draining, but with still
enough surface water to invite comments such as ‘should have brought my jet ski’ and the like.
There was an important activity to get through before racing began and this was the official
presentation of the 2015 Senior Men’s International Six Day trophy to the victorious Aussies (the
team was Daniel Milner, Josh Green, Beau Ralston, Matt Phillips, Glenn Kearney, Broc
Grabham) and presented by AORC’s Matthew Falvo – with the winning Australian Womens
and Junior teams also being presented with their trophies in front of the Aussie crowd. The
newly announced 2016 teams will be heading off to Spain in October.
AORC Photo
With formalities over it was time for the senior sprints – with the Pros off first on one of two
tracks, reversed from the previous day, with some sections cut out due to the bogs and ruts.
Me and Jo split up, heading out to the two tracks with the cameras:
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Tasmanian Tom Jones #74, 6th in E1 sprints
Mitch Harper #22, 17th outright and fourth in E2
“it rained, it hailed and it was seriously windy but man it was sick fun!!”
Chris Hollis #84, 11th outright in sprints
The Hedley wetlands
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Andrew Wilksch #4, first U19 class win
Tye Simmonds #42 wins E2 sprint
RIDER REPORTS
The conditions may have slowed the riders down but perseverance and staying upright meant
the finishing flag was achievable for many. Young Kawasaki rider Chris Wynd had mixed
results in the Under 19s but always sees the positives as he heads towards the MV Elite Rider
Training in September:
Chris Wynd # 479
It was a wet, cold and muddy weekend down at Hedley for rounds 7/8 of the AORC/VORC this weekend.
In Saturday's cross country I stayed consistent throughout the 3 hour cross country and tried to stay
upright which was not an easy task because of the rain/hail and wind that constantly tried to make you
stuff up. I was lucky enough to come away with a 5th in Under 19 A grade for VORC and 11th in Under
19s for AORC.
On Sunday I had a very up and down day and couldn't find a flow that I could
Chris Wynd #479
With Billy Newton sidelined from racing after a knee operation and dad Wayne recovering
from a tangle in a Briagolong bog hole, it was up to brother Jack #100 in E2 class to get the
Newton Racing name on the podium:
Jack Newton Racing #100
Massive weekend for RNDS 7&8 of the VORC at Welshpool!
I had a great weekend going 1-1. On Saturday in the cross country I got a fairly decent start getting into
3rd and then straight into 2nd within 5 minutes. I had some good battles with 1st place then took the lead
after the 3rd lap and managed to pull a 2 minute lead.
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Sunday sprints: first sprint I went pretty good but washed the front end out but got up quick.
Jack Newton #100
Marcus Suckling had a better set up that might have suited a few riders
But as we seem to be reporting week in and week out now it was Daniel Chucky Sanders #1
that took the clean sweep and leads the championship outright on his KTM300:
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HMAS Chucky
Chucky got his hands on my KTM250GS. He threatened to take it out in the swamp
and do his last lap on it. No way - that’s my job next week
For those of you that think Pete Sanders is just Chucky’s dad helping out in the pits like so
many parents do, Pete actually has racing pedigree too as we see in these photos from way
back before Chucky was even a twinkle in his dad’s eye:
Pete Sanders, BTX Team Green (circa 1986) Photos: Murray Tainton
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Trevor King, Bob & Pete Sanders
Murray Tainton of BTX Motorcycles
and Bob Sanders. Photo: Rosco Holden archives
E1 rider Dean De Fazio #29 in the swamp – stunning photo from Nez Photography
Ash Day #6, 9th in E2
Glenn Kearney #8, 2nd in E1 in the Sprints
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Josh Major #435, now in Under 19s
Jessica Gardiner #737, Blu Cru. 3rd in Sprints
Lachie Harrison #43, E3
Vet Patrick Dillon #929
Ruts were axle deep
Gavin Dobson, Masters class #927
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Craig Hale #942
Women’s Class, Angela Angela #148
Whilst Jo was on the Pros/ Expert photography, on my way round I took some photos of the
juniors – now it wasn’t one, it wasn’t two, it wasn’t even three – the amount of times I heard
the juniors yelling out because they had simply stalled their bike or got it stuck in a rut. Off
road riders are noted for their toughness and at this state/national level it is expected that the
juniors be tough too. Fair enough, yell out ‘help’ if you’re injured or trapped under your bike
but these kids had just stalled or got stuck in the ruts. Harden up!
Jake Brennan #784, 12th outright junior sprints
Sam Noonan #981 thinking his way over the ruts, good work
very smart riding
Jake Gogol #782, 6th in J4
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Ashden Gramlick #603, 4th in J2
What a great idea – if I had a quad I would do this!
Masters
The day ran smoothly thanks to all the helping hands and we headed off home as the last riders
were coming back in, and the pressure washers were coming out.
It was the sort of weekend weather conditions that really test the volunteers helping out so a
big thanks to the Corner Inlet MCC for all their hard work preparing the course and the pits,
changing the course for Sunday, keeping an eye on riders, sweep riding and a million other
tasks. And to the Vic Off-road crew of Chris Gray, Denise Hore Race Secretary, Gary
Phillip, Chief Scorer Richard Gates, MA’s Eliza Berry, Peta Thomas, Cade Vagg on the
microphone, Clerk of Course Peter Bohn, Steward Bryan Noble, sweeps and helpers like
Robin Hall, First Aid from EventAid and special mention to the landowners Mr McPhail and
Mr Round.
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Pies made in Fish Creek Hotel
Bryan
Cade
Robin Hally Hall
RESULTS
Here are the results from Saturday’s Cross Country and Sunday’s Sprints. Full results are on
www.mylaps.com along with championships standings
Junior Cross Country
1. Josh Brierley #103
2. Mitch Brierley #124
3. Corey Hammond #135
4. Harrison Tetley #750
5. Will Price #155
Fastest lap: Mason Semmens
Junior Sprints
1. Josh Brierley #103
2. Will Price #155
3. Mitch Brierley #124
4. Tyran Tomich #636
5. Tom Mitten #179
Masters Cross Country
1. Derek Grundy #139
2. Peter Schaper #914
3. Wayne Vandenberg #901
4. Ken Burt #973
5. Andrew Cais #907
Senior Cross Country
1. Daniel Sanders #1
2. Tye Simmonds #42
3. Lyndon Snodgrass #3
4. Jack Simpson #17
5. Riley Graham #52
Fastest lap: Daniel Sanders
Senior Sprints
1. Daniel Sanders #1
2. Tye Simmonds #42
3. Lyndon Snodgrass #3
4. Jack Simpson #17
5. Beau Ralston #6
Masters Sprints
1. Derek Grundy #139
2. Wayne Vandenberg #901
3. Peter Schaper #914
4. Ken Burt #973
5. Dean Shaw #948
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Women Cross Country
1. Tegan Hall #155
2. Sophie Coldicutt #771
3. Jemma Wilson #601
4. Jessica Gardiner #737
5. Emelie Karlsson #788
Fastest lap: Jemma Wilson
Women Sprints
1. Jemma Wilson #601
2. Emelie Karlsson #788
3. Jessica Gardiner #737
4. Sophie Coldicutt #771
5. Tegan Hall #155
More photos from:
John Pearson Media
Mad Dog Images
Marc Jones Photography
Nez Photography
Kane O’Rourke Photography
For the Junior AORC classes it is straight in to preparations for Rounds 9 & 10 of the Yamaha
Australian Off-Road Championships at Monkerai, NSW in only a few short weeks, August 13-14.
Rounds 11-12 will be back in Victoria at Penshurst on 10th & 11th September.
Corner Inlet MCC will be hosting VCM vintage mx at the Yarram track on 21st August.
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DANDENONG MCC
MX UPDATE AND FUTURE EVENTS
The DMCC motocross track at Wonthaggi is entering into a busy second half of the year – here’s
an update from Glenn Capuano:
Motocross Update
Well the club has been busy lately running some very successful events with the Senior Vic tittles and the
Gippsland Centre rounds being a massive success largely due to the small group of volunteers and being
blessed with perfect weather conditions for both events. There are now a few practice days coming up
on the 31st July and the 21st of August, we then start our Club MX race series on the Saturday the 17th
September, Sunday the 16th October and Saturday the 26th November. Stay tuned for more details.
MV will be running an Officials Course over 2 consecutive Thursday nights at our club rooms starting
Thursday the 4th August - we really need more officials within the club so we can open up the track up for
practice days more regularly and over the school holidays so if you are interested in helping your club
contact me via email glenn@magbuilding.com.au
As many will also be aware the club is hosting the National Quad Championships on the 8th & 9th
October, this will be a spectacle not to be missed, so please let us know if you would like to be involved.
Next Year
DMCC are considering applying to run a round of the Victorian Junior titles next year but it would be
impossible to run such an event with the small band of volunteers we currently have so once again the
club are asking you to put your hand up to help out your club and the sport that your kids and/or yourself
participate in. The club need helpers before and after the event both on and off the track and if the club
can get a large enough group of people together and run a successful event, the club will be considered
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as a potential candidate to run the Australian Junior titles in 2018 or 2019 but none of this can happen
without member assistance.
2017 Round 1 Motul MX Nationals- Could this be possible at Wonthaggi?????
Annual Dinner
In 2016 the club is celebrating a milestone with its 85th year and to commemorate the event the club will
be holding a special dinner on Friday night the 4th November at the Dingley International Hotel so make
sure you keep that night free as it will be a night not to be missed. More details will be available soon.
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State teams announced
HARROW 100 VERI VINDURO
30 - 31ST JULY
This year will see the main event held on Sunday, with short and long options available.
1 x 50km loop = bronze medal
2 x 50km loop = silver medal
1 x 100km+ loop = gold medal (extended loop)
There'll also be a practice track open on Saturday, and for added entertainment there will also
be a 'State Teams' challenge.
The cream of the Dandenong MCC (or should it be the old farts) are off to represent Victoria as
one of two State teams – me, Kurt Goodman, Glenn Capuano and Spencer Harrison. Not
only are we worried that the old bikes might break down we are worried that the old riders
might break down! So we have already had a bit a sledging from NSW – as the great footy
legend Teddy Whitten used to say “We’re going to stick it right up ‘em!” The big V! So
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between us and the other highly credentialed Victorian Team 1 of Les, Ryan, Rob and Justin
we hope to be bringing home the gold and the glory for our great state.
The PRO-fessor, as team manager, will be in his element. Yes, I know this is unfair
advantage for our Victorian teams, but this is Harrow, and this is WAR!
I hope the NSW teams don’t resort to cheating, like the French did last year. Rumour has it
they are up there now marking out the hotlines.
2016 Harrow 100 State Teams list
24 July 2016
Victoria Team 1
Les Dew, Suzuki DR400
Ryan Dew, Husqvarna WR
430
Rob Jackman, Suzuki PE250
Justin McLaren, Suzuki
PE175
Victoria Team 2
Steven Davis, Suzuki PE 250
Spencer Harrison Honda
XR250
Glen Capuano, KTM GS250
Kurt Goodman, Yamaha
IT200
NSW Team 1
Rob Shoemark, Husqvarna
AE390
Adrian Gould, KTM 250MC5
Duncan Wise, KTM GS250
Steve Baker, TBA
ACT Team 1
Mark Boddy, Yamaha IT175
Phil Glasson, Suzuki TS250X
Sarah Roberts, Yamaha
IT125
Craig McKay, Yamaha IT200
SA Team 1
Todd Nicholson, Yamaha
IT200
Paul Morrish, Yamaha IT250
Peter Little, Kawasaki KDX 200
Tim Davis, Honda XR250
NSW Team 2
Peter Mitchell, KTM 400
Linton Cox, KTM GS250
Hugh Litchfield, KTM XC495
TBA
ACT Team 2
Dennis Myers, KTM
Bill Campbell, TBA
Eric Smith, TBA
Rich Allan, TBA
QLD Team 1
Noel Schulz, SWM TF3 175
Chris Hampson, SWM
RS250GS
Ashley Sprenger, Maico
GS400
Ricky Madden, Husqvarna
WR400
Tolmie beards harrow set back
The three blokes that make up the vinduro team ‘The Tolmie Beards’ are as much a part of the
Harrow Vinduro as the Glenelg River. But we have just heard that one of them will not be
bringing his beloved bike and will need a bit of help from the dirt bike community:
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Rachelle Wilkinson writes:
‘Binladen’ (of the Tolmie Beards) needs our help!!!
I sat down tonight to check my emails for Harrow entries, I see an email from Greg
Woodmass of the Tolmie Beard's crew.
I thought Greg must have forgot that he had already sent thought all the boys entries!!
Sadly when I opened the email I was greeted with photos of every bikers worst nightmare!!
On Thursday night Pete's (affectionately known as ‘Binladen’) work shed went up in flames at
Tolmie, near Mansfield!!
Peter and his family are all OK and thankfully the house is separate to the shed.
Peter is a chippy and along with 8 motorbikes he also lost all his tools of the trade, bike gear,
bike tools and some camping gear.
Sadly Pete's list of magnificent old and new machines looked like this.........
2015 Ducati Scrambler
2004 Yamaha TT250
1973 Honda XL Motorsport 250 (owned since new)
1971 Honda Four K1 CB750 (owned since new), Honda XLR 250, Honda XL250 work in
progress, Honda XL250 spare, Honda XL350 work in progress, Honda XL350 spare, Yamaha 4
wheeler Suzuki Carry bongo van.
In true Biker spirit Bin still wants to come and ride at Harrow, Woody has an old Honda he has
dragged out for him to ride... apparently it blows a little smoke but will get him around? Greg
has also found some old bike gear. (helmet, pants) if anyone has some old bike boots , size 11
that they would be willing to donate, please send Greg an email on:
gwoodmass@airmaster.com.au
VERI will have a donation tin at Harrow for the weekend, given that Pete has lost everything for
work and play I ask that you all kindly think about helping our mate out with a donation towards
some new tools and bike gear.
If anyone has any spare tools associated with his trade as a chippy that they no longer require,
bike tools, socket set's ... anything... I'm sure that would be much appreciated too.
If you would like any extra info please contact Greg by email.
Thank you all so much Rachelle
If you can help in any way please get in touch
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2016 victorian senior and
junior motocross
championships
Final round, swan hill mcc
23-24th July 2016
Over 40s podium
Angus Gelly wins both B Grade titles
And it’s a wrap on the Honda Genuine Parts & Accessories 2016 Victorian Motocross Championships.
Christine Windham writes:
To all the riders thank you for supporting our Titles both Senior and Junior. It is great to come away with
comments from our riders, interstate and across the water say that they enjoy our events both racing
and how they are run and had fun doing it. MVMX #1.
The clubs - Korumburra, Shipwreck, Ararat, North West. Blue Rock, Colac, Wonthaggi and Swan Hill
thanks for wanting to be a host of the series.
The officials, sweep riders, scrutineers, start, finish, flaggies, canteen, lap scorers, commentators, anyone
who helped their club and us - THANK YOU.
Our sponsors who have been a huge part of 2016, thank you for your support
Event Aid Medical great first aid - paperwork free final round 😊
Photographer extraordinaire John Smith MVMX love your work. Brett Trigg great videography
To my committee who have again presented another series both senior and junior to be proud of.
Whatever and whenever asked you always deliver. Thank you does not seem enough for your hours of
time and travel, thank you from the bottom of my ❤️ we are small in crew but big in commitment for
MX.
Last but not least thanks to our families for supporting us to do this for you all.
See you all at presentation
Christine Windham
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RESULTS
Races sponsored by Honda Genuine Parts
Final Championship results can be seen on www.mylaps.com but here is a summary:
Pro Open
Pro Lites
1. Kale Makeham #9
2. Joel Green #83
3. Hugh Mckay #46
MXD A 1. Wade Kirkland #5
MXD B 1. Jai Constantinou #271
MXD C 1. Alysha Goullet #30
A Lites 1. Sam Pelz #116
B Lites 1. Angus Gelly #330
C Lites 1. Tom Sutherland #506
A, B, C Open winners
Expert Ladies
Clubman Ladies
Over 40s
Over 30s
Junior 250
Junior Girls
The Presentation evening at
the Ultima Function Centre
on 17th September
(bookings will be on Cloud
next week)
1. Joel Green #104
2. Brodie Sims #108
3. Joel Milesevic #62
A Open 1. Lachlan Terry #200
B Open 1. Angus Gelly #330
C Open 1. Ashley Robinson #803
1. Steven Powell #v103
2. Matthew White #v85
3. Corey Vanderlei #96
1. Maddy Brown #1
2. Emma Milesevic #4
3. Courtney Whyte-Dennis #2
1. Cody Dyce #1
2. Callum Norton #3
3. Morgan Fogarty #38
MXD A, B C winners
1. Madison Bird #15
2. Fleur Barling #14
3. Teala Petz #42
1. Tanesha Harnett #49
2. Emilee Mcpherson #1
3. Ebony Harris #34
A, B, C Lites winners
1. Cameron Taylor #18
2. Mike Reefman #v3
3. Craig Holt #52
And Clubman Ladies racer Teala Petz #42 will be swapping the podium
for the aisle after her boyfriend proposed mid-race
Congratulations!
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Motul mx nationals
Round 8
Shepparton 31st july
Goulburn Valley Junior MCC, Mooroopna
The next Round of the Motul MX Nationals will be back here in Victoria at the Mooroopna track
near Shepparton, hosted by Goulburn Valley MCC this weekend, Sunday 31st July. The eighth
round of the series also includes the Rising Star Rookies Cup.
Round 8 Sunday July 31st – Shepparton VIC
510 Echuca Rd, Mooroopna VIC 3629
Goulburn Valley MCC
Classes
MX1 – 450 Pro Championship
MX2 – 250 Pro Championship
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MXD – Under 19’s Championship
Rising Star Rookies Cup
Gates open 7:30am
Tickets at the gate
Admission: Adults $30.00, Kids 5 to 15 $20.00
Family 2 Adults and 2 kids (5 to 15) $70.00
Kids Under 15 with paying adult FREE
Download Free Kids Pass from the MX Nationals website
Live satellite coverage of the racing via www.nrgtv.com.au
www.mxnationals.com.au
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