Senior Overall                                  Junior Overall

Senior XC1                                       Junior XC1

Senior XC2                                       Junior XC2

Int Overs                                          Junior Ladies

Int Unders                                        Trail

35+ Veteran

45+ Veteran

Posted by: stusowry  

 2012 Bushriders Cross Country series

Round two of the Bushriders Cross Country series went off in slightly better weather than last year on the weekend. This was the "Castlehill" venue of Grant Christie, up the Castlehill road from Alfredton. Last year was the first time the club had been there for a number of years. The senior only event last year was held in very windy conditions, whilst it was again windy, it wasn't to the extent of last year.

It was a new venue for the Junior riders this year. Daniel Christie took advantage of his home track knowledge to again holeshot the feild and lead to the chequered flag. The many creek crossing played a major factor in the results with Australian Offroad winner Scott Sowry having bike issues due to the water. Thanks to the great commaraderie of parents in the pits, were able to get the problem sorted. Unfortunately the race was cut back to 1 hour ending any chance to mount an attack for the lead.

The senior race had no surprises. Four time US OMA champion Paul Whibley grab the holeshot with Yamaha's Adrian Smith and Dirt Guide rider Scott Sowry in pursuit. Sowry pulled out after the 1st lap after hitting a tree. Wellingtons Hugh Lintott took over 3rd place with those placings remaining unchanged at the 2 hour finish flag. 

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          Round 1.    "The Rock"      11th December 2011  Winners;- Jun, Scott Sowry/ Sen, Adrian Smith

          Round 2.    "CastleHill"     15th January 2012   Winners;- Jun, Daniel Christie/ Sen, Paul Whibley

          Round 3.    "Kaitawa"       12th February 2012 (Note venue change)

          Round 4.   "Escourt Estate" 19th February 2012 (Not the 26th)

                                                                     This event doubles as the 1st round of the NZXC series.  

          Finale        "Pah Flats"      11th March 2012      

Round  3, a new venue on the property of Conrad Beech at Ngaturi. The venue for this round has been shifted to the other end of the property at Kaitawa.

Round 4 which was previously scheduled for Atrig on the 19th February has been changed due to the inclusion the the opening round of the New Zealand cross country championship. The new venue is set "Escourt Estate " of Guy Lewis in the Pa Valley. It will still run on the 19th, the same date as origally planned. It has been a few years since we have riden there. A huge thanks to Guy for making the property available at such late notice.

 Then rounding out the series we head southeast again to a new property at the end of Pa Valley road at Alfredton to the properties of Nick Nelson and Paul Dickens where I'm sure some new champions will be crowned as we get into the National series.  

Posted by: stusowry  

2012 Woodville Blowout

***************************** THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED TO DUE THE RAIN.***************** 

THE TRACK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRACTISE LEADING UPTO WOODVILLE AND BEYOND for a Donation.

Yes everyone, it's back again. The annual Woodville Blowout motorcross is on again. This year it will be the 8th January, 3 weeks before the New Zealand Motorcoss Grand Prix at Woodville.

It's back at the Mangamaire MX park of Stu Sowry's. This track is as close to riding the Woodville GP track as you'll get in NZ. It has fast flowing corners, elevation changes, loamy and hard pack soils.

Boasting 2 tabletops and 2 downhill ski jumps, 2 uphill ski jumps plus a roller section to keep the rider busy on the 1.9 km track. The track will be ripped this year instead of power harrowed to avoid the powder and dust of last year.

Click on the link below for a birds eye veiw of the track. Best veiwed on Google Chrome.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/myplaces?ll=-40.497753,175.751027&spn=0.004707,0.010504&vpsrc=6&ctz=-780&t=h&z=17

Practise will get underway at 9.30am with sign on from 8.30. The track is situated at 132 Mangamaire road, 11 kms south of Pahiatua.

Entry fees:- Minis $15, Juniors $25, Seniors $30.

So dust the bike off, shake off that xmas pudding and come riding.

For further info call Bevan on 027 659 9651

                          or Stu on 027 249 6003

Posted by: stusowry  

BRXC Round One - "The Rock".

Round one of the 2012 Cross Country series was run under near perfect condition last Sunday at "The Rock". We returned after a 2 year hiatus and ran in reverse direction. As usual the Juniors kicked off first with Daniel Christie claiming his second holeshot of the new season on his WR250, followed by Jarod Hislop(YZ125) and Scott Sowry(RM125). 5 minutes into the lap Daniel missed a turn letting Scott into the lead.

Scott didn't look back and took the win easily with a 5 minute lead on Daniel with AFC rider Campbell Murdoch(125SX) finishing 3rd outright and in class. Charlie Richardson(85SX) took the early lead in the JXC2 class and looked to be unchallenged until a big off mid race, at the end of the start straight severely bent his bars, badly damaged his front wheel. At the chequers Josh Pilet had closed to within 20 seconds behind.

Sarah Elwin(RM125) won the ladies and Thomas Harrington the trail class.

Round 1 winner Adrian Smith. (Photo courtesy of 1000 clicks).

With 45 seniors on the line, Brandon Givens(KTM300EXC) grabbed the holeshot taking the early lead. It wasn't long before Adrian Smith(YZF250) overtook for the lead. Scott Sowry(RM125) joined the fray overtaking them both and leading the feild thru the timing gate for the first two laps. During lap three Smith regained the lead and led to the chequers. Halfway thru lap four Sowry retired with a loose rear brake caliper. After a bad start National Champ Adam Reeves(YZF450) battled thru the pack to claim second ahead of Givens in third.

Results

Senior Outright                                   Junior Outright

XC1                                                  JXC1

XC2                                                  JXC2

Int Overs                                          Ladies

Int Unders                                        Trail

Vet 35+

Vet 45+ 

Series points table is in the "BRXC Series" tab above, click on the Results link as soon as I get it finished.

Posted by: stusowry