On Sunday, September 3, from 8am to 2pm riders took to the dusty track, located just past Mount Isa Airport.

Round 4 of the club series featured riders of all ages, from the young pee-wees in the Division 1 Demonstration class to the more mature age riders in the Veterans class.

Trent Love of Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club said the finals day went very smoothly.

“We had great racing throughout all the classes and everyone had fun. We had no incidents and no major injuries, and it was a good way to finish off the season with all the riders coming together,” Love said.

Pee-wee riders aged 4 – 7 years old had a class of around 25 kids, riding for practise and enjoyment in this non-competitive class. 

“They still treat it like a race even though we tell them it’s not a race. As soon as the gate comes down they are off,” Love said. 

The junior class for ages 9-12 on 65cc bikes was won by Mitchell Hartwig.

In the 9 – 12 junior class on 85cc bikes, Bailey Heatherington took first place.

For junior 85cc ages 12 – 15 years old, Mitchell Corrigan was the fastest.

Junior lites 13 – 16 years old was won by Alex Heatherington.

The senior quad class was won by the only out-of-town rider, Cody Lincoln from Bedourie, who has just come back from a racing stint in America. 

Aimee Szvaigne took first place in the senior women’s class.

Senior veterans for riders 30 years and older was won by Peter Axenstief. 

Senior novice for beginner riders was won by Scott McNamara. 

Senior lites for 250 cc and smaller was won by Kory Cross.

Senior opens for 450 cc bikes was won by Jaiden Etherington.

The final class, senior unlimited, was also won by Jaiden Etherington.

More than 50 riders competed this year, all members of Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club and all local riders except Cody Lincoln. 

Club champions will be presented with their trophies at the annual presentation in October.

Before 2017 ends the club will have a few more practice days, if you want to join up or inquire, visit their Facebook page.

The club is hosting Melbourne motocross rider Jades Oates of Oates MX for a two day coaching clinic on September 16 and 17, at the Mount Isa Dirt Bike track.

Riders must book online at oatesmx.com.au, and payment is per rider.

The club will start back in 2018 with a practice day in early February, all welcome.

New members are welcome to come along and have a ride on any practice day.

Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club would like to thank all the committee members who helped make the event happen, and their sponsors for the year; Downer, Downright Carpentry, Atlas Motorsport, Bike and Rider, Mount Isa Motorcycles, Workpac, ENZED, BlueScope Steel, and RKS Contracting.