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Latest News:1/09/2010 Western Region Round 7 Ararat POSTPONED. Portland loses track & is to disband
Due to torrential rain the Western Region round for Ararat this Sunday has been postponed to October the 10th. This was to be Portland's 2 day Western Region round at Warrnambool, this has been transferred to November 13 & 14. This however will be a sad event as I have it from a "reliable source" that Portland not only wont be urgrading their track to hold Western Region events but instead they have lost it and as a consequence have decided to disband after the November meet. I hope my source is wrong & I'll gladly appologise & retract this statement if someone can please prove me wrong. It's bad enough that the Victorian government/local councils are SEEN to be wanting the demise of motor sports in this state by locking up virtually all land to Pony Xress/Enduro, 4 wheel drivers etc. and our own governing body MA/MV dont seem to have any pull, but loose a track & a club in one foul swoop is intollerable. My opinoin anyway. 24/8/2010 Viper VMX meet at Monza Septemeber 12th includes Modern Senior & Junior Classes
Viper returns to Monza Sept 12th. Come and see some great examples of MotoX history. See where long travel suspension all began. I will need many members to help run the day. DESPERATE FOR FLAG MARSHALS, Officals, canteen staff, general helpers but especially flaggies. Classes include Evo 125, 250 & big bore, Pre 85, Pre90 and the big buggers Evo 4 strokes. Members wishing to ride who are unlucky enough to only own a modern bike there are 2 classes available. Senior all powers, that's 125cc 2 stroke/250 4 stroke & up size bikes all grades & Juniors 13 to U16 100cc to 150cc 2 stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4 stroke again all grades. Entry fees are $45 for Seniors & $25 for Juniors but for Ballarat Rovers members it's $25 & $20 respectively including rider levy. Remember we still have to pay the $11 MV levy. One day licences $50. Come and see a great days racing. Click here for entry form . MUST PRE-ENTER, NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. You can send your entry in and pay on the day but EVERYBODY MUST PRE-ENTER. Practice Order : Open Modern Bikes, Evolution Expert / Non- Expert, Juniors, Pre '85/90 (Evolution 2nd bike opportunity): Race Day Timing : Scrutineering opens 8.00 am, closes 9.00 am, Sign in opens 7:30 am, closes 9.00 am, Riders briefing - 9.15 pm, Practice starts - 9.30 am - 3 Laps, 5 minute break following last rider leaving the track, Racing starts at the completion of 5 minute break, 30 minute lunch break following event number 19. I will post a full schedule as soon as it is finalized. Perko. 24/8/2010 Tri Club Day Series Barrabool moved to September 19th. Possible Pratcice Day @ Monza
Our next Tri Club Day against Sporting & Colac was to be this Sunday at Barrabool. It has had to be moved to September 19th at Barrabool's request. Also there was confusion about sign in & scrutineering times at Colac, I will endevour to make sure that it doesn't happen this time. I will be going out to Monza to do an inspection to see if it is possible to run a practice day this weekend. Members will be advised by SMS & web update. 9/8/2010 Rover’s members pass away.
The Club has seen 3 members pass away in recent times and 4 for this year. Earlier this year Steve Smith, life member & great character, died unexpectedly whilst away doing his new love, racing pushbikes. He passed in his sleep. More recently a terrible accident took the life of Tom Walton. Tom was only 20 and whilst the loss of life is always tragic it is even more so when taken so young with his whole life ahead of him. Then there was Nick Marios, a man that was larger than life who also died suddenly. Nick was a past president of the Rovers and when not president he was both canteen & bar manager for many years. And just last week Franz Van der Bom finally lost his battle with Motor Neurone disease. As Shirley, his wife, recently said "He would go when he was ready", I guess he was. Franz will be remembered as one of this clubs great Presidents, a hard and diligent worker, shrewd but fair business man but most of all as a man who loved the Rovers, second only to his loving family. Franz was also a life member of the club. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all the families. Franz's funeral will be at Tobin's Doveton Park followed by refreshments at the Midlands Golf Club. 4/8/2010 Club Day National August 15th
Our next club day is Sunday August 15th at Monza. Sign in will be 9am. Cost to members is $20 including rider levy. New members welcome to sign up on the day. (Conditions Apply) More info soon. 6/7/2010 Tri Club series Sunday 18th of July at Colac
Dont forget it is the 2nd of the Tri Club series at Colac this Sunday and also dont forget that these points go to the Rovers end of year points for the Club Day Nationals as well. Lets get down there and support Cloac like they did us. Unfortunately Chantel cant make it so she is asking for a volunteer to do sign in for her Sunday. If you can help out ring Chantel on 0427283165. 6/7/2010 Pony Xpress 18th of July CANCELLED!
A FULL REFUND WILL BE GIVEN OR YOU CAN TRANSFER ENTRY TO NEXT ROUND. More info ring Darren between 6-8pm 0419105057 22/06/2010 Lee Hogan BCP "Groms & Girls on the Gas"
"Lee Hogan is again running the popular programs again for up & coming Junior Girls & boys. Go to his web site, http://leehoganracing.com.au , Click the link. 8/06/2010 MX Junior Vic Round 2 Date Change August 28th & 29th
"This just in from MV"
2/06/2010 Pony Xpress Round 2 Date Change
Round 2 will now be on the 18th of July at Ararat. More details soon. 21/05/2010 KTM Ride Day Monza June 20
KTM Australia will be holding a ride day at Monza to co-inside with the release of the all new 350 4 stroke. There will be many off road & MX bikes to choose from. As well as the MX track we hope to have a short Enduro loop (About 6-8 min) too. Ktm will have their race transporter their but it is not known which, if any, pro riders will be there. To ride the bikes you will need to book in advance. I will post those details soon. This is all the information we have at this time so keep checking here for more news as it comes to hand. 21/05/2010 Pony Xpress Round 2 Date Change
Due to a clash with Finke and other events on this weekend the 2nd round has been deferred with a date to be finalized. The round will go ahead. There is also good news on the on going saga of council permits. More later. 11/05/2010 Club Day & 1st Round of Tri Club Challenge
This Sunday (16th of May) is the 2nd round of our club days and the first for the Tri Club Challenge with Sporting (Barrabool) & Colac. Sign in will be at 8am with practice starting at 9am. Come and represent the club so we can have bragging rights over the other 2. We owe Colac a whipping after last Sunday. The locals really showed us how to ride their track at the Western Region. We had a few riders do well though. (Report another day) As usual you will be expected to provide someone 16yo or over to do flag duty. Still come if you cant provide someone but tell them at sign in so we can find a replacement for you, dont just ignore the calls for volunteers holding up everything. Not financial? You can renew your membership on the day. Not a Rovers member? You can join on the day & ride this event but will have to be officially welcomed into the club one Thursday night before you can ride another Rover's event. Go to the Membership page for more details. 4/05/2010 Pony Xpress Round 1 results
4/05/2010 Lee Hogan Building Champions at Monza May 29
Lee Hogans Honda Backed Building Champions Program is coming to Ballarat rovers on the 29th of May 2010" Come along for a fun and exciting day while learning new skills upon the motorcycle". coaches: Lee Hogan and Jades Oates. Sign in at 8am riding 9am till 4pm. Click here for entry. (3MB file so it will take a while.) 30/04/2010 Junior Vic Titles at Monza WHAT A WEEKEND!
The hills round Mt Helen and Buninyong reverberated with the sound of nearly 400 MX bikes at Monza last the weekend. The Rovers hosted the first round of the four round Junior Motocross Victorian Titles. Thoughts of a wet weekend quickly disappeared once the riders hit the perfectly prepared track early Saturday morning to start two days of excellent racing. The track enjoyed the rain but it made parking difficult in places. Even so, all competitors managed to setup along with hundreds of spectators who came to see the best Juniors race from as far away as Sydney, Adelaide and Tasmania. Racing was so close that in that in the B grade 85cc race the top 3 riders all tied on 67 points with the win going to Traralgon rider Ryan O'Donohue on a count back. Whilst the club was well represented by local members there were high expectations for current A grade 85cc Australian champion Joel Milesevic in his new class, the A grade 100cc to 150cc 2 strokes. His first race was very good with him finishing second to the rampaging Dylan Long from Albury Wodonga but bad starts and being caught up in a six bike pile up saw him having to fight through the 39 bike field in his 2nd and 3rd races for a 7th & a 5th respectively. He managed a 4th overall, only missing 3rd by 2 points. Sam Wanke, C grade 250cc 4 stroke, also started well with a 3rd in his first race but hot competition saw him finish down the order in his 2nd & 3rd races but finished a commendable 4th overall with Dominic Stapleton finishing in the top 10. The ride of the weekend however has to go to Daryl Perkins in the C grade 100cc to 150cc 2 stroke class. Daryl got off to a solid start in his first race taking the lead on lap three and riding a near perfect race to hold off a determined Max Thompson from Central Victoria and take the win with Jack Powell, in only his second season, finishing 9th. It seemed as if Daryl had written the script for the weekend himself which saw him take the holeshot in his 2nd race. It all came undone though when he fell just after being passed on lap one. He got back on to fight back to finish 5th. Unfortunately it got worse in his 3rd race where 2 falls and bike problems saw him take 6th but the good news for Daryl and the Rovers was it was enough for him to get 3rd overall, 3 points off second, and give Daryl his first title podium finish and the Rovers only one for weekend. Other Rovers riders were Ridge Humphries, Todd and Kyle Chandler, Cooper Francis, Lochie McNamara and Nathan Kleinsman. Joel’s sister Emma was the only girl to represent the club and was competitive in the A Grade 85cc class. An event like this just doesn’t happen, lots of improvements over the decades have gone into Monza to get it to where it is today. For many of those years Ballarat Earthworks has been a major supporter of the club and whilst all credit goes to the club and its many volunteers one person deserves a special mention. The club president Brett "Jacko" Jackson has spent literally thousands of hours over the last 12 months modifying the track and building the new spectator area. He took the last week off out of his already busy work life to make sure everything was perfect at Monza and his efforts paid off in spades. All riders and officials were full of praise for the track and the running of the weekend. Rob Mestron from MV went on to say that "It was the best Vic Title he had ever attended and the club had set the benchmark that all other clubs will now have to strive for". The next round is at Broadford followed by Swan hill and Newborough. Well done all, we can be very proud of ourselves. 20/04/2010 PONY XPRESS 1st one for the year 2nd May @ Monza Entry Form
Yes the PX series kicks off in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately we could not secure our preferred option for land to run the 1st one so it will be at Monza. Click here for Entry Form 13/04/2010 Junior Vic Titles at Monza 24th & 25th April
Well it's nearly here. Lot's of anticipation from all of us. Just for people who haven't been to Monza before. There is camping on site at $10 a car per night. Showers are provided. We will be there working on the Friday for early comers. We hope to have sign in and scrutineering on Friday night as well but this will be confirmed on the day. We are also hoping to have a Trials display after Saturday's racing has finished. There is a lovely, big, well stocked canteen for you to enjoy. See ya's all there. 13/04/2010 PONY XPRESS 1st one for the year 2nd May @ Monza
Yes the PX series kicks off in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately we could not secure our preferred option for land to run the 1st one so it will be at Monza. I will get the entry form on ASAP but because of the late notice there will be some leniency on late entries. The PX committee will be out there Saturday in the old speedway track starting the track setup. All welcome to help or give ideas. This will also be the PX practice track which we hope to open soon. 24/03/2010 ANOTHER BIKE STOLEN
Some absolute scumbags have stolen a one of only 7 Steve Remon 04 KTM 450 SX from Haddon Tuesday Vin VBKMXN437JM399356 Eng 559404311 Ph Paul 0412013973 or Police 0353366000. If I can get a picture I will post it later. 21/03/2010 Some pics from Western Region Round 1
Report later. Click here for pics from Western Region Round 1 1/03/2010 Dates For Club Day Nationals, PonyX & Trails now done (Again)
There have been some changes to dates and our first Club Day National will be a twilight meet on Saturday the 13th of March. We are also having a Tri-Club challenge between Colac & Barrabool. Go to your particular poison to see dates for the year. Club Events MotoX PonyX Trials Viper 25/02/2010 Memberships & SMS
Memberships are due on the 1st of March 2010. Even if your licence is still current you must be a financial or life member of a MA/MV affiliated club to practice or race. You can renew or join at one of our practice days or events. Please fill in what SMS messages you wish to receive otherwise you will receive all of them. Also we need your email address too. If you are currently on the SMS list and have not renewed yet you will still receive them till 1st of April. If you dont want them anymore just reply "Stop". Here's to what is shaping to be a great year for the club. 15/02/2010 Bike Stolen. Low lifes strike again
From Lahrra Cloak. One of our riders has had his bike stolen over night (11/02/2010) from the Latrobe Valley area. KX450F 2010 VIN# JKAKXGEC3AA013136 If anybody has any info please contact Traralgon Police 03 5174 0900 or Morwell Kawasaki on 03 5133 8060 Please help find this bike Thanks & regards Lahrra Cloak Traralgon Motorcycle Club. We all need to help each other to catch these 'A'holes so if you hear or see anything please pass on the info. 7/02/2010 Monza 2 Dayer 6th & 7th of March
7/02/2010 New 2009 Aussie Champ Joel Milesevic
A BIG congratulation goes out to Joel who is the 2009 85cc 12-U14 Australian champ. Click here for some pics 2/02/2010 1st meeting 4th Feb, New Membership Structure, SMS
Read below for more details 2/02/2010 Practice at Monza 7th Feb 2010
First Practice for the year this Sunday 7th Feb 2010. Junior coach (Me) will be there for kickstart & 5 hour log book signing (Free to Rovers members). For those who have not been before it goes like this. Rovers members who have paid their practice levy, free. No practice levy $15 per rider. Other MA/MV affiliated club members $25. You need at least a rec licence to practice, one day ones available for $20. Not a member of any club? You can sign up on the day *Conditions apply. Perko 0427 334186 13/01/2010 Welcome to the New Year: 1st meeting 4th Feb, New Membership Structure, SMS
Well the new year is off and running and it all starts again. Hope everyone had a merry Xmas and a safe start to the year. There have been some changes to the membership structure & slight increase in fees. The Membership page has been updated with all the new information. The membership year now runs from the 1st of March each year to allow members to be financial for practice and racing over the break. To stay on the SMS list for 2010 you must be financial by the 1st of April. Hope to kick off practice at Monza again soon and the first meeting back for the year will be Thursday the 4th of Feb. All welcome. 7/12/2009 Life Member & good bloke passes away
The Ballarat Rovers is in mourning from the shock news that Steve Smith has passed away in his sleep at the weekend. True to his nature he was on ?The Great Victorian Bike Ride? at the time and had recently completed the Kakoda Trail. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Hilda, his two sons Craig & Mark, family and friends. Steve and Hilda had another son, Ian, who was tragically taken from them whilst still only a teenager in an accident at Monza. A permanent memorial garden was setup for Ian at the top of Power Hill, such was the family?s love for their son and their sport. When Steve was still racing, on his beloved Wasp sidecar, he would not only compete locally and interstate but also competed internationally. He represented not only Australia and his club but, first and foremost, his family, of whom he loved very much and was extremely proud of. Steve was a man of his word and always promised that when he was finished racing he would devote his time to promote and grow the club. Steve built the finish line tower at Monza and held various positions in the club ultimately becoming president, which he did with pride and gusto, and a life member. Two mantels he held very dear to him. Steve started SS Electrics, an electrical business that quickly became highly regarded and trusted just like the man himself. Steve was always quick to lend a hand or to offer some cheerful advice and he will be sadly missed by all. At this point the funeral details have not been confirmed so look in the Ballarat Courier for more details. RIP Steve. 1/12/2009 Toy Run Sat 5th of Dec
Toy run Sat 5th Dec. 9am from Buninyong finishing Bakery Hill end of Bridge Mall. ALL riders welcome not just BRMCC members & helpers needed. Short meeting Thurs night. More info George 0408055779 or Sue 0438078833 30/11/2009 Last meeting for the year. BBQ tea, Santa
Jacko would like to invite Enduro, MotoX, Trials, Road Riders, Club Supporters, Life Members & Familys Thursday night 3rd Dec 7.30 for a bbq tea & xmas drinks.(Last Meet for year) The club would like to wish everybody a Merry Xmas, a safe, prosperous New Year and we hope to see you all, and some new faces, back next year. P.S. Santa's coming too. 30/11/2009 Presentation night, AGM, Two new Life Members, New Membership Guidelines & Enduro/PonyX
Presentation night was a gerat success, big thanks goes to Pauly Mac for doing most of the organizing. About 80 people attended and we had a good time. The AGM was last Thursday and Jacko has taken on the President's job for another year (Good to see). Matty has stepped down as treasurer but will remain as assistant to the new comer Lance Powell & Sue has handed the secretary's reins back to John Raine who did the job for a fews years a while back. Big thanks to Matty & Sue. I will update the Official's list soon. We welcomed two more members to the Life Members Club in Mick Nash and Ian Stacey. Two more deserved members you would not come across. Both have done an imeasurable amount work for the club over the years. Congradulation to them both. Some of the changes that were voted at the AGM were people will now be able to sign up at Rover events and the Membership year now runs from the 1st of March each year. All current financial members will be covered over the Xmas break till 1st of March 2010. This was bought about because the year is running longer & starting sooner and this change will mean members are fully covered by MA's insurance if practicing or competing at MA/MV permitted events during the clubs Xmas break (Dec-Feb). The new membership forms aren't posted yet, just got a few minor details to sort out. There has been a social membership introduced but is only available to people who have been financial members in the past. Also memberships have been split into Single/single rider membership which will apply to a single, couple or family where only one person is competing/practicing and a Family mebership which will apply to a couple or family where two or more people are competing/practicing. Along with these changes has come a slight fee increase. This is the first one in quite some time and has been brought about by a sharp increase in our day to day running costs but if you compare what our club offers and the cost of our membership to other clubs you will see that we still offer great value for money. More info in detail when I update the membership page. Finally, unfortunately for the club and its members, land for Enduros/PonyX is getting harder to find thanks to the Governments rezoning of all rural properties. Actually it's not finding the land, it's getting a permit, which is mandatory for an MV permit, from the councils. That's why there were only 2 events this year. Simon has decided to step down for a well deserved rest and the club thanks him and his family, as well as all the helpers, for all their hard work for the year. No one was more disappointed than Simon with the way the year turned out. Simon will be still helping in the background and we thank him for that. With that we would like to welcome back Darren O'Hagan to the head role with Rod Sizeland as his assistant. Even though these two are on the sheets as delegates there will be a band of four people actually doing the work. We all need to push the Vic government to alter the laws regarding permits for land otherwise the sport could die. We have 2 magnificent properties offered to us but the councils involved wont grant a permit for either. Just to finish up, the membership page will be down while I upgrade it. The club would like to wish everybody a Merry Xmas, a safe, prosperous New Year and we hope to see you all, and some new faces, back next year. We have high expectations for the year ahead in all aspects of our sport. We have already secured some big events for Monza. Calendar out soon. 20/11/2009 Presentation night Saturday 28th November
Presentation night will be at the dog track facilty again. Jumping castle, face painting anf a jukebox. 3 course meal, $25 adults, $15 for kids. Contact Pauly Mac 0439990368 for more info 20/11/2009 AGM Thursday 26th November
All members welcome. There will be a short general meeting followed by the AGM where all position will become vacant and voted on along with some proposed changes to some of the By-Laws. Any financial member can have a vote (One per membership) at the general meeting only members who have attended 10 or more general meetings, or are a life member, can vote at the AGM. 20/11/2009 Western Region at Monza Sat 21st & Sun 22nd
We are holding the last round of the Western Region at Monza this weekend. It will be sign in practice & 1st round Saturday then the last 2 rounds Sunday. This is to allow for trophy presentation straight afterwards. Camping for Friday and/or Saturday is only $10 Perko 0427334186 30/10/2009 Monza open for practice Sunday 1st Nov 10am - 3pm
Open to any MA/MV affiliated club member for $25 & $20 for a one day Rec licence if you don't have one or a race licence. Rovers members $15 or free if you have Monza Membership. The track has been prepped and we might get a little rain so it should be good. Monza Park Bergs Lane Buninyong Contact Shaun 0412341287 for more info 20/10/2009 Last Clubbie to be a 2 dayer
Due to cancellation of an earlier Club day and Colac's Western Region moving to the 8th Nov we will now have a 2 day clubbie. Sat 14th is a twilight meet which will be followed by a free BBQ for all then on the Sunday another clubbie starting at the usual time. Due to the unavailability of the track because of the extensive works undertaken this year all Monza Members get to ride free on the Sunday. More info soon 20/10/2009 Last PonyX Cancelled
Sorry for the late notice but due to land access problems the last round of the PonyX due to be on the 25th Oct has been cancelled, Simon 0419154702. On a bright note though we are doing a feasibility study on fencing the old speedway track and turning it into a practice track for Enduro riders or riders who dont want to practice on Monza. More info later. 15/10/2009 New Aussie Champ Joel Milesevic
A BIG congatulation goes out to Joel who is the new 85cc 12-U14 Australian champ. I will post more info on him and other BRMCC riders who competed at a later date. 15/10/2009 CLUB DAY Saturday 14th Nov Twilight meet now with VMX (Pre85+Evo), Fast 50's & Quads classes as well as Women Open
The next Club day is Saturday 14th Nov . It is the last one (Twilight meet) it has been moved from November 7th to November 14th because the Colac Western Region is now on the 8th More info coming. 23/09/2009 Viper meet at Monza Oct 18 includes Modern Senior & Junior Classes
Viper returns to Monza Oct 18th. Come and see some great examples of MotoX history. See where long travel suspension all began. I will need many members to help run the day. DESPERATE FOR FLAG MARSHALS Officals, canteen staff, general helpers but especially flaggies. Classes include Evo 125, 250 & big bore, Pre 85, Pre90 and the big buggers Evo 4 strokes. Members wishing to ride who are unlucky enough to only own a modern bike there are 2 classes available. Senior all powers, that's 125cc 2 stroke/250 4 stroke & up size bikes all grades & Juniors 13 to U16 100cc to 150cc 2 stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4 stroke again all grades. Entry fees are $45 for Seniors & $25 for Juniors but for Ballarat Rovers members it's $25 & $20 respectively including rider levy. Remember we still have to pay the $11 MV levy. One day licences $50. Come and see a great days racing. Running out of time Fax 0353393769 or email me (Go to contacts page for email link) and pay on the day. Click here for entry form 15/09/2009 Rover's Annual Ball October 31st
The Ballarat Rover's Annual Ball will be on the 31st of October at The Old Colonist's Club Lydiard St (Opp the George) Doors open 8pm, attire is semi-formal. There is a band, "Swamp Monkeys" and drinks are at bar prices. Supper provide. Cost is $30 a head. Text name and numbers to Pauly Mac 0439990368 or Dann 0447689559 Be there or be quadrangle. 15/09/2009 Castlemaine Western Region Pics & PonyX Monza
Click Here for some pics from Castlemaine and Click Here for the Monza PonyX 16-08-09 or go to the Picture Gallery Also "Tool of the Week" updated 14/09/2009 CLUB DAY Sunday 20th Sept now with VMX (Pre85+Evo) & Quads classes as well as Women Open
Club Day this Sunday 20th September. All the usual classes, including Women's open, with the inclusion of VMX (Pre85+Evo) & Quads. Jacko's going to prep the track during the week. Canteen will be open. Sign in 7:30 till 8:30, riders brief 8:45 with practice at 9am sharp. Everyone will need to provide someone for corner duty. See ya Sunday. 2/09/2009 CLUB DAY Sunday 6th Sept now with VMX (Pre85+Evo) & Quads classes as well as Women Open
Club Day this Sunday 6th September (Father's Day) All the usual classes, including Women's open, with the inclusion of VMX (Pre85+Evo) & Quads. The weather could beat us though or we may not be able to prep the track. If this is the case a SMS will be sent out Saturday arvo but ONLY if it is called off. If it is still going ahead NO SMS will be sent out. I will also post it here. See ya Sunday. 29/08/2009 Rovers now have VMX (Pre85+Evo) & Quads classes for club days
If you are looking for some more rides during the year we have included a VMX class & Quads for our club days. We have 4 more club days this year but new members would only qualify for 3 of them but we are aiming to have 1 or 2 Endurocross events & a good old fashion Rovers Masters before the end of the year. 29/08/2009 Pony Express Rnd 2 Results
Click here for Round 2 results Juniors Seniors 10/08/2009 Vic Seniors at Monza
We held the 3rd round of the Vic Seniors at Monza Saturday & Sunday. Open, Women & U19 on the Saturday then the lites on Sunday with some excellent racing both days. Reports differed as to which day the track was better but most agreed Sunday was tops with one going so far it was good enough to hold a National round. It was all due to the hard work of all the volunteers but none more so than Jacko who has spent an incredible amount of time and effort to get the track up in time. By all reports he done good. "Jack the Ripper" may have just redeemed himself. The racing was great and I'll get a proper report ASAP but for now Click here for some photos 3/08/2009 PonyX @ Monza 16th Aug Entry Form
The next Pony Xpress will be at Monza on the 16th of August. Entries close Thursday 13th NO LATE ENTRIES. STARTING TIME: Sign in 8.30 - 10.00 am Competitors are to sign in then present bikes and helmets at scrutineering. All riders must attend riders briefing prior to sighting lap, approx 9.30am for juniors & Father/Son. Approx 11.30pm for all other competitors. No riding before sighting lap. Juniors & Father/Son start at 10.00am. All other classes will start at 12.00pm. Start will be a Le Mans start.All Riders Must Sign In By 10.00 am (NO EXCEPTIONS). Click here for entry form. Contact Simon Stapleton 0419154702 for more info on the PonyX. 1/08/2009 Vic Seniors at Monza 8th & 9th August
Well it's finally here. Vic Senior titles at Monza next weekend. Jacko has been burning the midnight oil (Literally) to prepare the track and it looks a treat. There's a working bee tomorrow Sun 2nd from 10am till 12 noon. There is a special presidential invitation to all Senior BRMCC riders. We will need volunteers for the weekend and we don't have a "confirmed" group for Sunday flag marshalling. 27/07/2009 PonyX @ Monza 16th Aug & Club Day 23rd Aug....Race Calendar Updated
The next Pony Xpress will be at Monza on the 16th of August followed the next weekend, the 23rd, by the next Club Day. Contact Simon Stapleton 0419154702 for more info on the PonyX. 27/07/2009 NEW SMS Service
We have lost our free SMS service. All of you recently received a SMS asking you to reply to it if you wanted Monza practice SMS messages. With the new service you can reply to the message but only do so if requested. If you need other information ring the people in the contact page. This number will become a contact number for the club eventually but not yet. We will be asking whether you want other SMS's relating to Pony Xpress events, social nights etc. Reply if you do, DO NOT REPLY if you don't. At any stage you can request to added or withdrawn from various SMS groups. Next years membership form will have a series of checkboxes allowing you to pick which SMS you do or don't receive. Important information such as AGM's etc. will still be sent to everyone but this will cut down on people receiving unwanted texts. We will start to make use of other means such as email which costs virtually nothing so it is very important we get everyone's email address. We recently asked you to send in your email address's, very few responded. We would encourage everyone to lodge their emails with us to help us keep you informed. Stay tuned for more. 21/07/2009 UPDATED Practice at Monza Sunday 26th July
Track will be open Sunday for practice, all MV/MA members are welcome to come. Free for Monza members, $15 for Rovers members who don't have Monza membership and $25 for non Rovers members. 21/07/2009 Ballarat 2 Dayer......Vic Seniors August 8th & 9th
Saturday the track was unbelievable. Sunday, "Old Mother Nature" kicked us where hurts, big time. I don't have a review as such but there was some very good racing, with a few offs and only one minor injury on the Saturday. Sunday........what can I say? The heavens opened up overnight and ruined, what was from all reports, a very fast & AWESOME track. We tried sending just the seniors and junior lites out to see if some lines could be cut but to no avail. Most handled the first few laps from fast to ok but the weight of the mud and fitness took its toll on virtually everyone so it was called after round three. At least we got in one good day, down Gympie way they weren't so lucky. Here's hoping for a kinder weekend for the Vic Seniors. Entry forms are on MV's website. I'll put in a link later. 6/07/2009 Geelong SuperX
Its on again Oct 24th & we're running a bus. Tickets are $69 for adults & $45 for kids. Bus will be about $10 per head. More info later. 6/07/2009 Track layout and review Now with
Pictures
The first practice on the new track was at the weekend and even despite the miserable weather on the Saturday it was a unanimous thumbs up. Well done to all the helpers and especially Jacko. Roll on the 2 dayer and the Vic Seniors. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES 15/06/2009 Ballarat Rovers 2 Day Open (July 11th
& 12th) Info & Entry Form. Vic Seniors transferred to August 8th & 9th
12/06/2009 Viper round 4 at Monza June 14th
Postponed
After a long detailed examination of the track, much discussion with our track guy (President Jacko) and with the view of giving as much notice to all involved it was decided that the track would not be at its best for Sunday. This decision was not made lightly. We want the new track's first meeting to be a memorable one for all the right reasons. The last thing we wanted was people to come all this way and go away disappointed. Possible alternate dates are Oct 18 or Nov 1. Sorry for all those who made or changed plans for this weekend but we tried our best to make it happen, it just wasn't to be. Sorry. 7/06/2009 New Addition, Tool of the Week
Each meeting members that have done something to bring themselves to the attention of the club in a not so flattering way will be nominated as "Tool of the Week" At this stage I only have their photo but soon I will include the "Juice" behind their nomination. I'm missing the first two but be assured they will be included. Go to the menu at the side and down to the bottom. 2/06/2009 Viper Round 4 at Monza
Viper returns to Monza June 14th. Come and see some great examples of MotoX history. See where long travel suspension all began. I will need some members to help run the day but I do have flaggies. Members wishing to ride who are unlucky enough to only own a modern bike there are 2 classes available. Senior all powers, that's any size bike and all grades & Juniors 13 to U16 100cc to 150cc 2 stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4 stroke again all grades. Entry fees are $45 for Seniors & $25 for Juniors but for BRMCC members it's $25 & $20 respectively. Remember we still have to pay the $11 MV levy. Come and see a great days racing. BRMCC members click here for entry form, members of other clubs click here 2/06/2009 Senior Vic Titles Postponed
Due to ongoing inclement weather our Senior Vic round has been postponed to August 8th & 9th and our 2 dayer is now on the 11th & 12th of July. Thanks to everyone that has put in such hard work to make it happen in time. We still need to get it finished but at least we have a bit of time up our sleeve. 2/06/2009 Monza Club Day National 28/03/2009 &Come & Try Pictures
Put some photos from our first club day & come & try on here. Go to the menu on the left, down the bottom & click Picture Gallery or just click here Club Day National. Click here for Come & Try 1/06/2009 Monza gets a face lift
There has been heaps of work done out at Monza. New 40 grid gates, track alterations, new watering system, more camping & parking areas, 2 x 5000 gallon fresh water tanks for showers & toilets and much much more. Click here for some photos. Be warned it may take some time to download. 1/06/2009 Results for Avoca Pony X
Click here for Seniors 14/05/2009 Flag Stewards Needed for Vic Senior Titles June 6th & 7th
We are STILL in need of a volunteer group or groups to be flag stewards for our 2 day Vic Senior MotoX titles June 6th & 7th. The group I had lined up unfortunately could not supply the numbers & have withdrawn. This is a great chance for a school auxiliary, sporting club, not for profit organization to make an easy $1000 and have a great weekend to boot. They would need to provide a minimum of 20 people over the age of 18. The group is paid $500 dollars per a day and the individuals get lunch and to watch some of the best MotoX racing you could hope to see. If a group can only muster 10 they could share with another group that can raise 10. Each receiving $250 per day. We need to know ASAP. If we cant find a group, or groups, willing to do this we will have to call upon our members to step up. More info ring Neale 0427334186. 14/05/2009 Pony Xpress Round 1 Avoca 31st May
It's finally here, the Pony Xpress is about to leave the station. Round 1 will be at Avoca May 31st. Helpers will be needed to set up the track etc. Click here for entry form. This year the entry fee has been lowered to $25 for all competitors with no trophies awarded at the rounds, only at the end of season. More info ring Simon Stapleton 0419154702. 12/05/2009 Monza gets Revamp for Vic Senior Titles June 6th & 7th
The modifications made to the camping area and track are nothing short of spectacular. Jacko and his merry band of helpers are to be commended. We will be having working bees every weekend leading up to the event. The numbers we got Saturday were great but we still need more. I will add some photos soon. I also have photos from our "Come & Try Day" and the first "Club Day National". I have been waiting till our web site was transferred to a new host. Thanks goes to Stacey's mate Dan who owns Melbhosting.com.au. He has set us up with a site that hold 10 times the amount of data the old one did for less money. So now I can upload lots of pics. I will be asking for pics from different events, all types, to include on the web site. I will also kick of the "Buy, Swap & Sell" site now that we have the room. Watch this space 1/05/2009 This Month's Members only Discounts
Jason Francis at Creswick Bridge Garage has come onboard and is offering 10% all car
services and repairs.
As before you must produce your 09 membership to get this great offer. Ring Jason 53452330.
13/04/2009 Pony Xpress First round 31/05/09 Avoca
As above, more info and entry soon. 31/03/2009 NEW OFFER**** Members only Discounts
I have approached some local businesses in the view of getting a
month where if members show their BRMCC membership card we will get extra
discounts. I'm sure this will be a "Win Win" for both. Increased patronage for the
business and obviously savings for members.
24/03/2009 1st Club Day National for 2009 SATURDAY 28/03/2009
The first Club Day National for 2009 will start the way we finished with the highly successful twilight meet this SATURDAY 28/03/2009. Proof of your 2009 membership will be needed to ride and renewals will be taken on the day. ALL RIDERS MUST either provide someone for corner duty or, in the case of senior riders, do it themselves in between races. We will also needed plenty of helpers to share the workload throughout the day. Depending on the weather we may be watering Friday night & Saturday morning. I will send out a text if we are. As with last time there will be a free BBQ for all members afterwards. So come along and start the year with a great day. 24/03/2009 SMS messaging
I will be finalizing the SMS list for 2009 at the end of this month. Only 2009 financial & life members will receive SMS messaging after that. So renew your membership ASAP 8/03/2009 Club Day Nationals & Race Calendars for 2009
Club Day Nationals start the way we finished with the highly
successful twilight meet. As last time there will be a free BBQ for all members
afterwards so watch out for more info. All calendars are done now. Click here for
MotoX, Club Day
Nationals, Pony Xpress, Classic MX & Viper MX , Click here for
Enduro both
State & National, Click here for
Road Race including Historic, here for
Trials & here for
Classic MX.
8/03/2009
I have approached some local businesses in the view of getting a
month where if members show their BRMCC membership card we will get extra
discounts. I'm sure this will be a "Win Win" for both. Increased patronage for the
business and obviously savings for members. I hope to get many varied types of
businesses involved not just motorbike orientated. There will only be ONE type
of business offered, e.g. once we have a Motorbike shop on board I wont approach
another and they will have first rights next year. 25/02/2009 Lee Hogan Ride School 14th & 15th of
March at Monza Park and Guest Commentator for Vic Seniors
Lee Hogan will be conducting a 2 day MotoX school at Monza on the 14th and 15th of March. Cost is $200 for both days. Numbers are limited, first in best dressed. More info got to www.leehoganracing.com.au and download the entry form. Lee will also be coming back to commentate at our Vic Seniors on June 6th & 7th. 22/02/2009 Come and Try Day Sunday 22/02/2009
Thanks to all that turned up and a very special thanks to all the Rovers members who turned up for both days to make such a great weekend. Sorry track time was so short. On the whole a good day was had by all. I will admit that things didn't go quite as smooth that we had hoped but we didn't expect the number of riders we got and something got lost in the translation. It was a "Come and Try" day/morning not a practice day. It is meant for people that have not gone round a MX track before to get them interested in the sport. We allowed everyone to ride but it was never an open slather event. There will be other practice days that you can ride all day and there will be more "Come & Try" days for newcomers. Anyhow we hope everyone enjoyed themselves. 16/02/2009 Come and Try Day Sunday 22/02/2009
The Ballarat Rovers Motorcycle Club is having a "Come and Try Day", well morning really, at Monza Park Hiscock Gully Rd Buninyong. Everyone is welcome to come and ride our renowned natural terrain motocross track on their bike, under supervision. We are trying to bring the sport to everyone, promote safe riding and hopefully get some of the kids off the streets, out of the bush and ride responsibly. We are not just about MotoX, there's Trials, Road Racing & Touring, Enduro (Also known as Pony Express), Classic and Viper. Even if you don't want to ride come along and spend the day watching first timers ride around in the morning and Rovers members practice in the afternoon. We have a well stocked canteen which will be open all day with hot & cold drinks, hot & cold food and warm greetings. So come along and enjoy the day with us. 23/01/2009 New Membership form for 2009
Click here for a 2009 membership form or for more info click the Membership link just to the left. 20/01/2009 First Meeting for 2009 22/01/2009
Hope everyone is well rested after the Xmas break and raring to go for another season. There are some new faces in key roles around the club, most notable is that of Brett (Jacko) Jackson is our new president. I would, on the behalf of all members, like to thank Mick (Nashy) Nash for the outstanding job he has done and will continue to do in his new role as media liaison. I would also like to thanks everyone else who held a role or just helped out in the past year. I will update the officials list ASAP but we have experience some major problems with our web site and this is the first time I have been able to access the site. Memberships are now due and must be current for practice. Look forward to seeing everyone again and to another great Rovers year. 27/10/2008 Last Club Day National Sat 1st of Nov
Well, it's that time of the year. The Last Club Day National for the year is upon us so we thought we would do something a little different so we are going to have a Twilight meet. Sign in will be at 1pm and racing about 2pm and should be finished about 5:30-6pm. There will be a BBQ for all after racing has finished. The track will be prepped Friday and/or Sat morning so we would appreciate as many early starters as possible to water and do a bit of a clean up around the place. There will be someone there from 10am onwards. We will also need lap scorers, canteen staff etc. and ALL riders must provide an adult volunteer for flag duty or in the case of Senior riders they can do it themselves in-between races. On another issue there has been quite a lot of people sending in there licence application/renewals with a cheque attached expecting the club to forward it on for them. The secretary will stamp and sign completed licence forms but will send them back to the applicant to send to MV themselves. We will not send out blank forms stamped and signed as these could be used by non-members to get a licence if lost or stolen. 22/10/2008 AGM November 29th. Nominations 13th
All nominations for positions can be submitted on or after the 13th. To vote at the AGM you must have attended at least 10 general meetings during the year. The club is always looking for new blood and ideas to help run. It cant survive without the selfless work by these volunteers but it also cant keep falling onto the same old shoulders. If you reckon you're up to the challenge than step forward and take on one of the positions going. 22/10/2008 Presentation Night
Please TEXT names & numbers to Sue Freeman 0438078833 don't leave message. 16/10/2008 Super X Bus
A bus down to the Geelong Super X will be leaving from the Greyhound complex 9am Sat 25th of Oct & returning straight after the finish of racing. (Back around 6-7pm)
16/10/2008 Pony Xpress Overall Results
Click here for Junior Pony Xpress Results for the Year 6/10/2008 AGM & Presentation Night
The AGM is Thursday the 27th of November at the club rooms and Presentation Night will be at the Greyhound track complex on the Saturday 29th . 6/10/2008 Pony Xpress Round 4 Monza
Results & Overall
Click here for Junior Results from Pony Xpress Round
4 Monza 26/09/2008 New Club Day National dates
The Club Day National for the 5th of Oct has been moved to the 19th Oct & an
extra on the 2nd of Nov. 19/09/2008 Rover Member Heads West to
Compete in Junior Aussie Titles
Best of luck to Alex Bolton who will be competing in the Junior
Aussie Titles at Wanneroo WA Sept 28th to Oct 3rd. 11/09/2008 Pony Xpress Round 3 Avoca
Results
Click here for Junior Results from Pony Xpress Round 3 Avoca
16/08/2008 Victorian Off Road Championship at
Monza August 9th Wrap up soon
Congats Simon, Chantelle & Dom plus all those who help to make this such a great event.
Much of the praise though has to go to Simon for a fantastic job. Simon was out
at Monza for over a week preparing the track, cleaning up & making sure
we retain the trophy for the best round of the year again. Without members like Simon, who go the extra mile, this would not be the great club it is.
It is efforts like his and others that makes the Rovers the envy of most
other clubs. Well done Simon & family. More to come soon. 16/08/2008 BRMCC Motorcycle Expo
From all reports this was the best one yet and regarded as good , if not better, than any other.
Congrats to George & Billy and to all who helped. I will get a more detailed account soon 5/08/2008 Victorian Off Road Championship at
Monza August 9th & 10th FREE ENTRY
The Ballarat Rovers Motorcycle
Club is holding two rounds of the Victorian Off Road Championship at
Monza Park, Hiscock Gully Rd Buninyong. Senior & junior riders from
all over Victoria and interstate will compete for money and
trophies. Admission is FREE. Gates open 8:00 am, racing from 9:00 am
each day. Large variety of hot and cold food and drinks available
from our canteen. 14/07/2008 2nd Pony Xpress for the Year
13/07/08 at Avoca.
23/06/2008 Pony Xpress Round 2 Avoca
Click here for an entry form for Pony Xpress Round 2 Avoca
4/06/2008 Vic Enduro at Welshpool last weekend
Photos of some Ballarat Rovers in action at the Vic Enduro at Welshpool last
weekend.
Click Here
26/05/2008 2 Day open 21st & 22nd of June at Monza
Entry Form & Supp Regs
Our 2 Day Open is on soon and we will be looking for volunteers so if you can help out, even if it's only for half a day or a few hours, please call Sue 0438078833 Click here for Entry Form & Supp Regs, 25/05/2008 1st Pony Xpress for the Year
25/05/08 at Monza is Done & Dusted
Another great Rover's event has been run and accolades to all
especially Simon Stapleton. 3/04/2008 Level 1 Coaching for Juniors
Brian Nunn and myself are now Level 1 coaches for Juniors. This means we can take Juniors for their compulsory 5 hours to renew their MA licence and kids just starting out (Kick Start Program). We will try and co-ordinate with practice days for the yearly 5 hour licence renewal requirement but we will arrange a separate day from time to time solely for coaching. All coaching and associated log book signing is FREE to all financial Rovers Members. If you need more info ring Dasher (Brian Nunn) 0407846254 or Neale 0427334186 1/04/2008 Jay Marmont CDR Pictures
Just a couple of photos of Jay Marmont and BRMCC Juniors. Click Here 1/04/2008 Ryno Ride School Pictures
I have only just found the pictures from the Ryno Ride School. Sorry it has taken so long. Click Here 1/04/2008 Club Nationals 2008
The Club Nationals start this Sunday the 6th of April. There are 6 rounds at this stage, check Club Events for other dates. To race you must be a Financial Rovers Member, have a MA licence or buy a one dayer (5 Hour tuition applies for Juniors) on the day but if you are looking to do the full 6 it is cheaper to get a MA one. You can then do practice without having to buy a rec licence. Dates are on their respective pages and here's a full Race Calendar for the year, MX, Clubbies and Pony X. 31/03/2008 Membership & Practice @ Monza 2008
Lets go through this again. 31/03/2008
The Kangaroo Rally numbers were a little disappointing but the fact there was a
long weekend just before it, the Grand Prix on the same weekend and Easter the
following could explain the low numbers.
22/02/2008
8/02/2008
Dates are on their respective pages and here's a full
Race Calendar
for the year,
MX, Clubbies and Pony X.
27/01/2008
To see position holder for 2008 click here. Click here for end of year
Junior results & here for
Seniors. Big congratulations to Floody and
all the helpers that made our round "Round of the Year". It was a magnificent
effort by all. We get a plaque to keep and the inaugural one for a year. No
doubt we'll get it again next year too. 28/08/2007
Man what a weekend. Perfect weather, perfect track, perfect conditions, perfect
organization, perfect preparation & perfect catering. Now what's one word that
would describe this event?????? I've got it, AWESOME and I don't use that word
lightly (Just ask my kids) but, for once, it is the only word capable of
describing this weekend. As a club we did ourselves proud and as such one person
doesn't usually get singled out above all others but in this case much of the
credit has to go to Andrew Flood (Floody). I'm well aware he had help varying
from lots to a little (It all helps) but in all honesty it just wouldn't have
happen without him, at least to the high standard that this event reached. It is
rare that all you hear is praise but that's exactly what happened here. It's a
credit to the club and we can be proud of ourselves. As for the racing in was
incredible. I don't know the actual results but I do know that a few Rovers boys
trophied. If you didn't get out there YOU MISSED OUT BAD! |
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