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Tauranga Motorcycle Club
Autumn Series 2004 Final Results
Tauranga riders did their club proud and took ten of the 12 first place trophies that were up for grabs in the final round of the Autumn Series held last Sunday at the Tauranga Motorcycle Club’s track at Rowe Road Ohauiti. This was quite an achievement view the strong competition from increasing numbers of quality riders from the greater Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Auckland that are attracted to events organized by the Tauranga club.
The main track spectators were treated to a display of brilliant riding by national motocross team member Mason Phillips who rode in both senior grades “just for practice” but was ineligible for a series prize. Regular local senior riders took up his challenge and excelled in their own right with Dion Steiner edging out Robbie Stewart and Carl Williams for first place in the 250cc 2 stroke to 450cc 4 stroke class and Robert Carter from Opotiki in the 125cc 2 stroke to 300cc 4 stroke class held onto his overall lead on a greasy track finishing on the day behind Ohope’s Joel Byrne and in front of the hard chasing Breingan brothers.
It is encouraging to see the increasing numbers of Junior riders participating in events. A field of over 20 riders competed in the 85cc class where once again Scott Barr-Smith showed his domination and made the top spot on the podium his with another round of 4 straight wins. In the same group, Roydon White of Tokoroa did not, on the day, match the skills and speed of Tauranga riders Steven Rudd and Luke Henry nor of Brenton Voorend from Te Awamutu. However, he proved that as far as a series is concerned, consistent riding can be a winning factor when he collected the second place overall trophy ahead of absent 3rd place-getter Ryan Metz of Tauranga.
The keenness and competitiveness on the mini track is a delight to see. Spectators cannot help but notice the progress made throughout the series by all the young riders from beginner 4 year olds to “experienced” 9 and 10 year olds passing by all the levels in between. Parent and spectator support both on and off the track is appreciated by both the young riders and the club organizers. It is encouraging also to see more and more female riders on both the main and mini tracks.
The 80cc Trail class was particularly hotly contested on Sunday with 3 different riders each winning a race. Matt Price from Te Puke won on points for the day but the series first two places went to Putaruru riders Cameron Dodunski and Troy Van Der Hayden respectively, with a rapidly progressing Matthew Riley from Tauranga in third.
Rain on the Friday evening prior had left the main track a little to greasy for the small wheeled 65 class so they returned to the mini track for this final round. Logan Blackburn has replaced his recently stolen bike and won top points for the day but a fired up Jarrod Saville kept his head and took out first place for the series followed by the ever battling Amber Royal and Tyler Breingan. In the 60cc class Lee Ormsby, Camerin Shugg and Trent Smales fiercely contested the minor placings. Jessie Waterhouse from Tauranga and Hayden Shaw from Putaruru however topped the points for the day whilst the series win went to Tauranga’s Scott McIntyre.
Both the Japanese and the European 50cc classes proved equally competitive. Raglan’s Isaak Moore on his KTM 50 and Tauranga’s Cameron Forlong on his XR50 each made clean sweeps on the day in their respective classes but missed out on the first place overall trophies. These were garnered by Tauranga riders Aaron Wiltshier and Reece Pudney. The top names did not have easy rides however. In the European category, Cameron Stewart and Cody Merito applied strong pressure as did Kerran Saville, LoganWise, Dylan Breingan, Alex Blackburn and Clay Merito. On the Japanese machines, Shannon Wagstaff, Tyler Steiner, Joshua Van Der Heyden and Scott Yearbury made their presence felt and Hamish Gambitt coped well for his first race day on a 2 wheeler.
There is such a potential in these youngsters that the club is holding a training day for mini riders only on June 26th. Peter Broxholme will be providing the tips and guidance.
The Autumn Series may have finished but club activities continue. Next month on July 11th sees the start of a 4 Round Winter Series and the winter maize paddock fun days are scheduled to start at the end of July. All riders and spectators are welcome to all events.
Results: Final Points
Senior 125cc 2 stroke to 300cc 4 stroke
1. Robert Carter Yamaha WR250 188
2. Brian Breingan Yamaha YZF250 161
3. John Breingnan Kawasaki KXF250 152
4. Joel Byrne Suzuki RMZ 131
5. Mike Fisher Suzuki RMZ 111
6. Grant Smith Kawasaki KX125 106
7. Jason Ponder Honda CRF250 105
8. James Hamlett Honda CRF250 90
9. Mason Phillips Yamaha YZ250 60
10.David Orr YamahaWR250 24
Senior 250cc 2 stroke to 450cc 4 stroke
1. Dion Steiner Honda CR250 237
2. Robby Stewart Honda CR250 183
3. Carl Williams Honda CR250 131
4. Vaughn Griffen Honda CRF450 99
5. Chris Groome Yamaha YZ426 97
6. Andrew Scmitt Yamaha YZ250 86
7. Lance Lilley 56
8. Alasdair McGowanYamaha YZ250 54
9. Tony New 31
10.Paul Singleton 29
11.Anton Giacon Husqavarna 10
12.Shane Wise KTM 450 9
Junior 125cc
1. Stephen Brough Honda CR125 80
1. Gary McFarlane Kawasaki KX125 80
3. Chris Freeman Honda CRF 250 58
4. Jordan Wiseman Kawasaki KX250F 20
Junior 85cc
1. Scott Barr-Smith Honda CR80 240
2. Roydon White Suzuki RM85 142
3. Ryan Metz Honda CR80 126
4. David Fisher KTM 117
5. Steven Rudd Suzuki RM85 110
6. Keiran Leigh CR85 68
7. Sam Waterhouse Suzuki RM 80 67
8. Jack Stewart Honda CR85 63
8. Jack Rudd Suzuki RM80 63
10.Cameron Van Der Heyden KX80 56
10. Brenton Voorend Yamaha YZ85 56
12.Luke Henry Honda CR85 52
12.Mitchell Hilholst Kawasaki KX85 52
13.Casey Waterhouse Yamaha YZ80 43
14.Luke Royal Kawasaki KX80 40
15.Harry Hilholst Kawasaki KX85 35
16.Mark Goldstone Honda CR80 29
17.Ryan Page Kawasaki KX80 27
18.Chris Krom Suzuki RM85 25
19.Rhys Henry Kawasaki KX85 22
19.Leo Voorend Yamaha YZ85 22
21.Hayden Pederson Suzuki RM85 15
22.Nico Voorend Yamaha YZ85 13
23.Hayden MoorhouseYamaha YZ 85 11
Junior Quads
1. Emma Goldstone Yamaha YFS 140
Minis 80cc
1. Cameron Dodunski Suzuki JR80 204
2. Troy van der Heyden Suzuki JR80 180
3. Matt Price Suzuki JR80 149
4. Matthew Reilly Suzuki JR80 122
Minis 65cc (A Grade)
1. Jarrod Saville Kawasaki KX 65 172
2. Amber Royal Kawasaki KX 65 148
3. Tyler Breingan Kawasaki KX 65 141
4. Dylan Yearbury KTM 65 127
5. Dion Picard Kawasaki KX 60 106
6. Chase Smith KTM 77
7. Logan Blackburn Kawasaki KX 65 73
8. Samuel Wiltshire KTM 51
Minis 65cc (B Grade)
1. Kurt Langford 160
Minis 60cc
1. Scott McIntyre Kawasaki KX60 209
2. Jessie Waterhouse Kawasaki KX 60 188
3. Lee Ormsby Kawasaki KX 60 164
4. Hayden Shaw Kawasaki KX60 132
5. Trent Smales Kawasaki KX60 45
6. Camerin Shugg Kawasaki KX 60 41
50cc Quad
1. Hamish Gimblett Suzuki LT50 100
Minis 50cc (Japanese)
1. Reece Pudney Yamaha PW80 204
2. Cameron Forlong Honda XR50 160
2. Tyler Steiner Honda CRF50 160
4. Joshua van der Heyden CRF50 149
5. Scott Yearbury Honda 50 138
6. Shannin Wagstaff 115
7. Ruben Mair Honda CRF50 58
8. Hamish Gimbitt Suzuki JR 50 36
Minis 50cc (European)
1. Aaron Wiltshier KTM 50 213
2. Cameron Stewart KTM 50 186
3. Isaak Moore KTM 50 149
4. Dylan Breingan KTM 50 138
5. Kerran Saville KTM 50 121
6. Logan Wise KTM 50 110
7. Cody Merito 54
8. Aidan Kiff Polini 50 50
9. Michael Blakesly KTM 50 43
10.Alex Blackburn KTM50 38
11.Clay Merito Husky 50 28
