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The Advertiser
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Maitland hosts 2025 NSW Motocross Championship round three on weekend
Maitland will host round three of the NSW Motocross Championships this weekend after a huge effort to get the track in order. Maitland District Motorcycle Club president Andrew Tipper is confident the track will be in top order for the third and final round of the NSW series on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, Tipper said a 30mm fall on Monday had set back their efforts of drying out the track, but they were committed to having everything in order for the start of racing on Saturday morning. "We've got the gear to make the track happen. It's just how quickly we can get it to dry out. We were looking good, and then that 30mm Monday night really didn't help," he said. Tipper said they were on track to match competitor numbers from the first two rounds with 230 riders already registered. However, he wasn't sure if the MX1 series leader Dylan Wills will return in time from bike testing in Italy. "They correlate points across the three rounds. And then this final round, you obviously get your champions or your title holders," he said. Motorsport fans can expect high-flying action and close racing over the weekend with the main MX1 450cc series and other categories to be decided. Some of the best riders from NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Victoria are expected to take part in the the round, which is set to feature more than 230 riders. There will be racing in 18 categories ranging in age from six years to veterans. "We are particularly looking forward to hosting some of the most talented riders from across the country and from our own backyard who will battle it out for titles.," Tipper said. The club has a number of top 10 riders in the various categories including 30+veterans No.1 Aaron Parker, MX2 No.2 Cayden Gray, and MX3 No.3 Riley Burgess. Burgess and Brody Collins are second and third respectively in the 125cc 15-u17 series. Heath Davey leads the 13-u15 125cc category, with local riders Seth Thomas 2nd, Tyson Williams 3rd , Levi Ellis 7th and Kade Tipper 9th. Thomas leads the 85cc big wheel 14-u16, while Thomas is second and Ellis third in the 12-u14 division. Maitland is no stranger to hosting big events, with the club staging rounds of the national Pro MX series from 2019-24, the NSW Off Roads in 2023 and 2025, the Ironman MX in 2024 and 2025. The club will host a round of the East Coast series later this year after hosting rounds from 2019-203. Maitland will host round three of the NSW Motocross Championships this weekend after a huge effort to get the track in order. Maitland District Motorcycle Club president Andrew Tipper is confident the track will be in top order for the third and final round of the NSW series on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, Tipper said a 30mm fall on Monday had set back their efforts of drying out the track, but they were committed to having everything in order for the start of racing on Saturday morning. "We've got the gear to make the track happen. It's just how quickly we can get it to dry out. We were looking good, and then that 30mm Monday night really didn't help," he said. Tipper said they were on track to match competitor numbers from the first two rounds with 230 riders already registered. However, he wasn't sure if the MX1 series leader Dylan Wills will return in time from bike testing in Italy. "They correlate points across the three rounds. And then this final round, you obviously get your champions or your title holders," he said. Motorsport fans can expect high-flying action and close racing over the weekend with the main MX1 450cc series and other categories to be decided. Some of the best riders from NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Victoria are expected to take part in the the round, which is set to feature more than 230 riders. There will be racing in 18 categories ranging in age from six years to veterans. "We are particularly looking forward to hosting some of the most talented riders from across the country and from our own backyard who will battle it out for titles.," Tipper said. The club has a number of top 10 riders in the various categories including 30+veterans No.1 Aaron Parker, MX2 No.2 Cayden Gray, and MX3 No.3 Riley Burgess. Burgess and Brody Collins are second and third respectively in the 125cc 15-u17 series. Heath Davey leads the 13-u15 125cc category, with local riders Seth Thomas 2nd, Tyson Williams 3rd , Levi Ellis 7th and Kade Tipper 9th. Thomas leads the 85cc big wheel 14-u16, while Thomas is second and Ellis third in the 12-u14 division. Maitland is no stranger to hosting big events, with the club staging rounds of the national Pro MX series from 2019-24, the NSW Off Roads in 2023 and 2025, the Ironman MX in 2024 and 2025. The club will host a round of the East Coast series later this year after hosting rounds from 2019-203. Maitland will host round three of the NSW Motocross Championships this weekend after a huge effort to get the track in order. Maitland District Motorcycle Club president Andrew Tipper is confident the track will be in top order for the third and final round of the NSW series on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, Tipper said a 30mm fall on Monday had set back their efforts of drying out the track, but they were committed to having everything in order for the start of racing on Saturday morning. "We've got the gear to make the track happen. It's just how quickly we can get it to dry out. We were looking good, and then that 30mm Monday night really didn't help," he said. Tipper said they were on track to match competitor numbers from the first two rounds with 230 riders already registered. However, he wasn't sure if the MX1 series leader Dylan Wills will return in time from bike testing in Italy. "They correlate points across the three rounds. And then this final round, you obviously get your champions or your title holders," he said. Motorsport fans can expect high-flying action and close racing over the weekend with the main MX1 450cc series and other categories to be decided. Some of the best riders from NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Victoria are expected to take part in the the round, which is set to feature more than 230 riders. There will be racing in 18 categories ranging in age from six years to veterans. "We are particularly looking forward to hosting some of the most talented riders from across the country and from our own backyard who will battle it out for titles.," Tipper said. The club has a number of top 10 riders in the various categories including 30+veterans No.1 Aaron Parker, MX2 No.2 Cayden Gray, and MX3 No.3 Riley Burgess. Burgess and Brody Collins are second and third respectively in the 125cc 15-u17 series. Heath Davey leads the 13-u15 125cc category, with local riders Seth Thomas 2nd, Tyson Williams 3rd , Levi Ellis 7th and Kade Tipper 9th. Thomas leads the 85cc big wheel 14-u16, while Thomas is second and Ellis third in the 12-u14 division. Maitland is no stranger to hosting big events, with the club staging rounds of the national Pro MX series from 2019-24, the NSW Off Roads in 2023 and 2025, the Ironman MX in 2024 and 2025. The club will host a round of the East Coast series later this year after hosting rounds from 2019-203. Maitland will host round three of the NSW Motocross Championships this weekend after a huge effort to get the track in order. Maitland District Motorcycle Club president Andrew Tipper is confident the track will be in top order for the third and final round of the NSW series on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, Tipper said a 30mm fall on Monday had set back their efforts of drying out the track, but they were committed to having everything in order for the start of racing on Saturday morning. "We've got the gear to make the track happen. It's just how quickly we can get it to dry out. We were looking good, and then that 30mm Monday night really didn't help," he said. Tipper said they were on track to match competitor numbers from the first two rounds with 230 riders already registered. However, he wasn't sure if the MX1 series leader Dylan Wills will return in time from bike testing in Italy. "They correlate points across the three rounds. And then this final round, you obviously get your champions or your title holders," he said. Motorsport fans can expect high-flying action and close racing over the weekend with the main MX1 450cc series and other categories to be decided. Some of the best riders from NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Victoria are expected to take part in the the round, which is set to feature more than 230 riders. There will be racing in 18 categories ranging in age from six years to veterans. "We are particularly looking forward to hosting some of the most talented riders from across the country and from our own backyard who will battle it out for titles.," Tipper said. The club has a number of top 10 riders in the various categories including 30+veterans No.1 Aaron Parker, MX2 No.2 Cayden Gray, and MX3 No.3 Riley Burgess. Burgess and Brody Collins are second and third respectively in the 125cc 15-u17 series. Heath Davey leads the 13-u15 125cc category, with local riders Seth Thomas 2nd, Tyson Williams 3rd , Levi Ellis 7th and Kade Tipper 9th. Thomas leads the 85cc big wheel 14-u16, while Thomas is second and Ellis third in the 12-u14 division. Maitland is no stranger to hosting big events, with the club staging rounds of the national Pro MX series from 2019-24, the NSW Off Roads in 2023 and 2025, the Ironman MX in 2024 and 2025. The club will host a round of the East Coast series later this year after hosting rounds from 2019-203.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airborne adventure
May 27—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Airshow will take to the skies again June 21-22. "Moses Lake is rapidly becoming recognized as a significant center for aviation, and we are excited to showcase the progress in general aviation, particularly the innovative field of (short takeoff and landing) aircraft," airshow Board Chairman Carl Poteete wrote in a statement to the Columbia Basin Herald. "Our airshow provides a unique opportunity for attendees to witness the extraordinary abilities and potential of these impressive aircraft firsthand." This is the fifth year the air show has been held at Grant County International Airport. The show features a runway loaded with static displays of aircraft both military and civilian, small and large, for people to take an up-close look. There are also a range of veterans' services and other informational booths spread out on the tarmac. Meanwhile, the sky above the airport will be the venue for daredevil demonstrations and competitions. The list of performers wasn't final on Thursday, explained Marketing Coordinator Lynnsey Evans, but the show's website indicated that some of the performers who thrilled Moses Lake audiences in the past would return. Stunt pilots Yuichi Takagi, Kyle Fowler, Jon Melby and Brad Wursten are all expected to return, according to the website. The U.S. military will also be there, with the Air Force Globemaster III and Navy EA-18G Growlers demonstration teams and Wings of Blue, the Air Force parachute team. Those plans are all subject to change, Evans warned. "Things happen with weather, or the military has to go and be somewhere else at last minute," she said. Wursten's show has an extra element to it, Evans said. Anyone who purchases tickets before June 1 will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a ride in Wursten's MX aircraft MX2, a plane known for its agility and performance. Wursten began building and flying model aircraft when he was 8 years old and has logged nearly 4,000 hours in 50 different types of aircraft, he wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin Herald. Like last year, the Short Takeoff and Landing, or STOL, competition will make Moses Lake one of the stops on its tour. In a STOL competition, pilots show off their expertise in taking off and landing within a very limited space. "It's really great in back-country when they're out flying general aviation if you do a quick landing or an unexpected one," Evans said. "Short takeoff and landings are skills that any pilot should know. And out of that came a competition ... What's cool is, for anyone who doesn't know about STOL, or does know about STOL, or wants to get into aviation, they're all out there with their planes, and so it's easy to network with them, bounce ideas off them." The airshow will also host the World RC Invitational, where radio-controlled aviation enthusiasts put on a show for the fans. Everything at the Moses Lake Airshow is family-friendly, and that's by design, Evans said. "There are less and less family friendly events anymore," she said. "So we're really trying to promote that this is a family-friendly event, come on out. We'll have activities for the kids, some STEAM activities, and face painting and balloons." The board also tries to bring in as many local sponsors and food vendors as possible, Evans added. Moses Lake has a long history as an aviation hub, Evans said, and last year the show drew about 8,000 attendees. "The Moses Lake Airshow is a vital economic engine for the city and county, drawing thousands of visitors and filling our local accommodations," Poteete wrote. "We eagerly anticipate welcoming guests from both near and far — our average attendee travels over 100 miles to be here — to join us in celebrating this special fifth anniversary."
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
ISRL Season 2 sees massive return of international supercross icons
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) is gearing up for an electrifying Season 2, with rider registrations surpassing 145 globally, marking a significant increase from the previous season's 102 entries. This surge underscores the league's growing stature in the motorsport world. Among the returning stars are Matt Moss, a nine-time Australian Champion; Jordi Tixier, the 2014 MX2 World Champion; and Thanarat Penjan, the 2024 Asia Motocross Champion. New entrants include Luke Clout, a top contender in the 2024 World Supercross Championship, and Adrien Escoffier, a leading figure in the FIM World Supercross Championship. These additions promise to elevate the competition and excitement for fans. Indian talent continues to shine with Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, and Sarthak Chavan returning to the league. Barguje, a three-time Indian Supercross Champion, expressed his eagerness, stating, 'Season 1 was beyond expectations. I'm fully recovered and ready to aim for the podium this season.' The league's expansion is further bolstered by the appointment of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the official brand ambassador. Khan's involvement is expected to enhance the league's visibility and appeal, attracting a broader audience to the sport. Season 2 will feature three racing categories: 450cc international, 250cc international, and 250cc India-Asia mix. The season is scheduled to run from October to December 2025, with multiple rounds across various Indian cities, promising an exhilarating experience for fans and participants alike. With a diverse roster of international and Indian riders, coupled with the league's strategic initiatives, ISRL Season 2 is set to redefine Supercross racing in India and captivate audiences worldwide.
The Herald
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Motocross Nationals roar into life at Rover Raceway
Round three of the SA National Motocross Championship takes place at Rover Motorcycle Club this weekend in what promises to be the most electrifying event of the season. Hosted at SA's only true sand-track that requires skill, speed and stamina from every rider with its fast straights, deep berms and many technical sections, it is a track that is known to separate the best from the rest and is a circuit where champions are made. The on-track action started on Thursday with unofficial practice and kicks into top gear with official practice on Friday, with the main event starting on Saturday at 9am. A host of local riders will be among the top riders in the country with the likes of young Wian Scheepers in the MX 50cc & MX 65cc Class; Aiden Retief and Seth van de Walt in the MX 85cc Class; Kyle Townsend, Keegan Hickson Mahony and Cameron Durow in the MX 1 Class; Breece Romans, Daniel Venter, Tristan Durow, and Cameron Durow in the MX 2 Class; Royce Griffin, Morne Janse Van Rensburg, Craig Kruger and Shawn Carver in the MX 3 Class; and Caden Weise, Andrew Venter and Tristan Durow in the competitive MX High School Class. Cameron Grobler, Ty Potgieter, Matthew Lockhart-Ross and Pieter Van Wyk compete in MX Support Class. National riders to look out for are Riley Geldenhuys, Brody Bircher and Trenton Kretzmann, who are all rising stars in the junior classes, and Cameron Durow, the 2024 MX1 and MX2 champion, as well as Jayden Proctor, who is competing in the same classes, and Trey Cox, who is the 2024 High School Class champion and happens to be the son of legendary racer Alfie Cox. For Caden Wiese, it will be a triumphant return to national action, as exactly a year ago he was lying in hospital fighting for his life after rupturing his spleen, among other life-threatening injuries, following a heavy fall during a practice session at Rover. Whether you're a die-hard motocross fan or just looking for an unforgettable day out with the family, this event has something for everyone, guaranteeing hours of fun with DJ Temo ODV keeping the beats rolling into the night at the Liquid Event After-Party that is set to start on Friday at 7pm. Upcoming events: May 2-4: Simola Hill Climb in Knysna May 3: National Motocross at Rover Motorcycle Club May 10: Extreme National Festival at Aldo Scribante Raceway; Dirt Oval Challenge series at Victory Raceway May 18: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride at Valley Road Motorcycles May 24: Karting round 4 of Algoa Kart Club Championship May 31: Drag Racing at Aldo Scribante Raceway; Dirt Oval Racing at PEOTR on Mission Road. The Herald
Toronto Sun
25-04-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Famed aerobatic pilot dies in crash before Virginia airshow
Published Apr 25, 2025 • 3 minute read FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, pilots Jack Knutson, flying an Extra 300 S, center left in red, and Rob Holland, flying a MX2, pass over downtown Pittsburgh. Photo by Michael Henninger / AP Rob Holland, a famed aerobatic pilot who wowed airshow crowds and championship judges with tight spirals, meticulous loops and inventive sequences in the sky, has died in a plane crash. He was 50. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Holland died Thursday while landing his custom-built, single-seat aircraft at Joint-Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, in preparation for an upcoming airshow at the military installation. The crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Holland's death was confirmed by his official Facebook page, Rob Holland Aerosports, and by Jim Bourke, president of the International Aerobatic Club, for which Holland served as vice president. Bourke said Holland was flying a non-aerobatic flight and was landing at the base. Holland was probably the best-known airshow pilot and the winningest competitor in aerobatic contests, Bourke said. The airborne competitions could be compared to figure skating for the required grace, precision and discipline, but with punishing gravitational forces. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I flew against him many times, and, like a lot of people, I couldn't beat him,' said Bourke, who was Holland's friend, rival and teammate on the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team. 'They didn't have anyone who could beat him. He was just that good.' Holland won 12 consecutive U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, which was a record, according to his website. He also racked up five world Freestyle Aerobatic Championships and a prestigious award for showmanship from the International Council of Airshows. Holland was known for inventing new maneuvers that no one saw before, Bourke said. One of them was his famous 'frisbee' that rotated his 1,200-pound (540-kilogram) plane horizontally, while the 'inverted frisbee' pulled off the same maneuver upside down. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'A lot of people expect an airplane to fly like an arrow, it's moving very fast in one direction,' Bourke said. 'With Rob, the airplane would be pointed in some crazy direction. It wouldn't be pointed the way it's traveling. It would be flipping on an axis that would be unexpected.' Videos from Holland's YouTube channel show his red-and-black MXS streaking through the sky with a stream of billowing white smoke. A video from Holland's cockpit presents a nausea-inducing blur of sky and farmland. Holland was a big guy whose body could handle the gravitational forces of aerobatic flight more than most pilots, Bourke said. It allowed him to spend more time practicing. 'Rob would fly figures faster than we would because the g-forces weren't as much as a concern for him,' Bourke said. 'And he developed an airshow style of flying that no one else has. People have copied it, but it was his.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Holland told the Press of Atlantic City in 2016 that he wasn't a stuntman, because a stunt is trying something for the first time without knowing the results. 'I know the results of everything that is in my show,' he told the New Jersey newspaper. 'It is very well practiced and analyzed for safety and consistency. Nothing will be added to my routine unless it has perfect results 100% of the time.' John Cudahy, president of the International Council of Air Shows, said Holland would practice a maneuver 'hundreds and hundreds of times to make sure that it is not dangerous.' 'He started at a higher altitude and gradually brought it down as he perfected it,' Cudahy said. 'He always was looking for something to go wrong and figure out how to keep that from happening.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Holland inspired hundreds of thousands of people, maybe even millions, at airshows over the decades, Cudahy said. And it was about aviation as much as it was hard work. 'Every weekend, Rob went out there and demonstrated what the end of the road for a pursuit of excellence looks like,' Cudahy said. Information on survivors was not immediately available. Holland's website states that he's a New England native who got his pilot's license while still a teenager. He later graduated from Daniel Webster College in New Hampshire with degrees that included aviation. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Canada Ontario Toronto & GTA Federal Elections Toronto Maple Leafs
