The first weekend of April marked the commencement of the 2025 WA State MX and ATV Championships, with Round 1 taking place at the picturesque Pinjar Park, home to the Wanneroo Junior Motocross Club. Competitors were greeted by clear skies and ideal conditions, as the club showcased a track and venue befitting of a championship round. Their efforts in hosting a successful weekend of racing deserve commendation, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and enthusiasm, as evidenced by the many smiling faces during presentations on both afternoons.
Saturday was Junior day, with 10 Championship classes constituting. 160 + riders fronted the starter to take on the sometimes-deep sand of Pinjar Park. The practice sessions went smoothly, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing. Once the competition began, the pace was fast and furious, with riders battling it out across the various classes. As the motos progressed, the track became increasingly rough and heavy, testing both rider skill and endurance.
At the conclusion of the day’s racing, 10 talented young riders emerged from Round 1 with the coveted red series leader plates, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling season ahead.
Junior Classes Top 3 after Round 1
|
Class *Series Leader |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
50cc 6-U9 |
510 Nate Lees* |
634 Linkon Hall |
601 Angus Taylor |
|
65cc 7-U10 |
611 Cai Rose* |
657 Max Castleton |
260 Taylor Smith |
|
65cc 10-U12 |
796 Ryder O’Grady* |
360 Chase WIlson |
566 Jaxon O’Grady |
|
85cc 9-U12 |
360 Chase Wilson* |
672 Toby Edmonds |
305 Marcus Strret |
|
Girls 85cc |
625 Harmony Francis* |
125 Kaylan Halstead |
716 Avah McNally |
|
85cc 12-U16 |
641 Jayce Stocker* |
12 Deegan Fort |
197 Bam Hill |
|
125cc 13-U17 |
643 Ryley Fiford* |
172 Jacob Thompson |
67 Xavier Balinski |
|
Girls 125/250 |
625 Harmony Francis* |
125 Kaylan Halstead |
358 Alex Harrison |
|
Junior ATV |
78 Blake Povey* |
243 Lachlan Ytting |
710 William Rice |
|
250cc 13-U16 |
172 Jacob Thompson* |
69 Devin Buckley |
62 Damien Leighton |
Sunday saw the senior riders take to the track at Pinjar Park, under another warm but perfect day of racing conditions. An overnight track preparation and cleanup ensured excellent track conditions for the first qualifying sessions, which began at approximately 8 a.m. With gate pick orders decided, the racing action officially kicked off at 10 a.m. Following a late surge of entries, all but the women’s class constituted, with seven (7) championship classes taking to the gates to begin the 2025 State Championships.
A good overnight track soaking ensured minimal dust throughout the day, contributing to the already exceptional track conditions. However, by the third (3rd) round of motos, the track had begun to show signs of wear, with deep ruts and whoops forming across the course. Riders were forced to carefully search for the smoothest lines as the track grew more challenging.
When the final chequered flag waved around 3:50 p.m., seven (7) riders were rewarded with series leader spoils until the next round. The championship action will continue at Round 2, which will be hosted by the Albany Motocross Club on May 3rd and 4th, promising another exciting chapter in the 2025 season.
Senior Classes Top 3 after Round 1
|
Class *Series Leader |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
MX3 |
643 Ryley Fiford* |
172 Jacob Thompson |
67 Xavier Balinski |
|
Senior ATV |
14 Luke Gaisford* |
84 Deegan Lough |
262 Rohan Schmid |
|
Clubman |
648 Zayne May* |
690 Blake Morris |
100 Jamie Makin |
|
MXV 30-39 |
57 Charlie Creech* |
64 Eddie Pajewski |
48 Wade Shephard |
|
MXV 40+ |
99 Leon Thornton* |
129 Ben Shingler |
303 Jared Blakeney |
|
MX2 |
74 Ryder Matthews-Taylor* |
111 Sonny Pellicano |
32 Jye Tomerini |
|
MX1 |
611 Kayden Minear* |
111 Sonny Pellicano |
333 Stuart Eardley-Wilmot |
|
MXW Support Class Only |
811 Amba Boland |
17 Jasmine Morgan |
196 Emilee Bodle |
