2015 Australian Classic Motocross Championship
Vintage Motocross invades Busselton
By Jeremy Hammer
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Despite a heavy downpour of rain greeting the event, the 2015 Australian Classic Motocross Championship was a huge success for the Southern Capes Motorcycle Club, located in the Busselton region just over 200km south of Perth, WA.
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With the rain clearing before practice commenced on Saturday and clear skies soon rolling through, the track crew did an amazing job to provide a circuit for a massive two days of racing.
The championship consisted of over 20 different categories, ranging from Pre-65 all the way through to Pre-78 motorcycles – each racing three Moto’s over the course of the weekend.
Although the track received a little touch up over night, it became brutally rough for the motorcycles built over 3 decades ago – on what is a modern day, full-scale Motocross circuit.
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The event enticed the likes of Australian Motocross legend, Jeff Leisk – however the weekend was not be for the MWA (Motorcycling WA) hall of fame inductee, as he was struck with mechanical failures all weekend long and only managed to complete a single Moto.
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Another big name on the entry list was Factory KTM off-road rider, Ivan Long. He too would suffer mechanical failures – A common occurrence throughout the weekend – however he was still able to clinch the pre-75 125cc U30 year’s title.
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In its second visit to WA, the national championship brought in a host of riders from around the country, and of all ages too – young and old.
19-year-old local pro rider Mitch Taylor tried his hand at claiming a couple of national championships – and ended up walking away with the Pre-75 250cc u30’s, and Pre-75 Solo 250cc titles. Despite limited experience aboard a bike more than twice his age, he put on a commanding performance to win all six Moto’s he contested.
At the other end of the scale, there was 76-year-old rider, Kevin Russell. The veteran has retired numerous times in the past, however opted to have one more crack at clinching an elusive Australian title – in which he did, capturing the Pre-78 Super Senior championship.
Majority of competitors would camp the night, with several campsites to wander over to and have a chat; it made for an atmosphere that you just don’t see at your regular motorcycle event.
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This also tied in with the racing too, as it was much less competitive and based a lot more around having fun with your mates – this didn’t mean a lack of interest in the racing though, as majority of the ‘young punks’ put it all on the line vying for national title glory.
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When the final chequered flag was thrown and the dust had settled – multiple champions were crowned, and many were left with expensive repair bills. Â Results can be found here.
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