A contingent of Taree Motorcycle Club riders travelled to Macleay District (Kempsey) Motorcycle Club on Sunday 29 July 2018 to compete in Kempsey’s Dirt Track Club Day 4.
The seven (7) Taree members included Junior and Senior male and female riders.
Podium finishes were achieved by Thoren Openshaw and Liam Tuck in the 65cc 9-13 year old class; by Dale Austin and John Openshaw in the Clubman/Women class; by Daniel Evans and John Openshaw in the over 35’s class; by Thoren Openshaw in the 85-150cc small wheel class; and Zane Hopkins in the 65cc 7-9 year old class.
Sophie Tuck, a Junior Taree Motorcycle Club member, rode in the Demonstration Class.
After a day of racing, the full details of Taree riders’ placings were as follows:
Class | Rider & Bike No. | Place |
Pro 450
|
| Dale Austin #134 | 5th |
| Daniel Evans #122 | 8th |
Modified/Junior Trail Bike
|
| Zane Hopkins #291 | 4th |
Pro 250
|
| Dale Austin #134 | 4th |
50cc Demo – 4-9yrs
|
| Sophie Tuck #44 | Participated |
65cc 9-13yrs
|
| Thoren Openshaw #296 | 1st |
| Liam Tuck #44 | 3rd |
Clubman/Women
|
| Dale Austin #134 | 1st |
| John Openshaw #72 | 2nd |
Over 35’s
|
| Daniel Evans #122 | 2nd |
| John Openshaw #72 | 3rd |
85-150cc small wheel
|
| Thoren Openshaw #296 | 3rd |
Pro Open
|
| Daniel Evans #122 | 5th |
| Dale Austin #134 | 6th |
65cc 7-9yrs
|
| Zane Hopkins #291 | 1st |
Competitors were to have the opportunity to race again at Taree’s Old Bar Roadside circuit this coming Sunday (5th August) in Round 5 of the Taree Motorcycle Club Championship.
However, Taree’s Sunday championship round has been postponed due to the Australian Senior Dirt Track Championships being rescheduled for that weekend at Barleigh Ranch.
The new date for the Round 5 Championship is yet to be advised and will be notified as soon as it is decided.

Sophie Tuck at Taree Motorcycle Club complex July 2018