NEWS

QUIT FAMILY WEEKEND 26TH & 27TH MAY - Updated 16/05/2012

Don't forget we have the Quit Kids on Quads funday & campout on Saturday the 26th May followed by the Quit bike setup & riding tips on Sunday the 27th.

Saturday is just for the kids and their families. It's going to be lots of fun and we have lots of prizes for the kids. We are also getting some t-shirts printed for the participants. Parents are encouraged to participate in this day. We will be having Treasure hunting, a mini pony express, family ride, obsactle course and lots more. If the weather permits we will be ahving camping and all the fun that goes with kids camping with their friends, even some night activities. We encourage members to come along and meet other families with quads, the kids have an absolute blast riding with their buddies and making new friends.

Sunday will be a great oportunity for those new members to come and have a ride of the pony track with some experienced riders in preparation for the Pony Express. It's also a good oportunity to find a partner to ride with. Our experienced riders will be giving some tips on bike setup and riding techniques and strategy. It will be a casual day to have a ride and get some tips and enjoy great company.

We hope to see you there. For more information about the events visit the events page or call or email Mel 0402219292. Please register and provide your kids t-shirt sizes to Mel ASAP.

BUSY BEE - Updated 16/05/2012

This Sunday we are holding a busy bee up at the track to get ready for winter and to do some repairs and maintainence. Some of the things we need to do Are:

• Fit gutters to club house and plumb them to water tanks.
• Build fire pit – either lime stone blocks or possibly a large concrete soak well half dug into the ground. (if we can source a concrete soakwell… anyone got any ideas on finding one for free?)
• Cut fire wood / stack fire wood.
• Lay yellow sand in front of shed in car park ready for lawn.
• Build shutters for canteen & bar.
• General tidying up and mainainance.
• Hang Sponsorship signs

If you would be willing to come up on the Sunday to help us out we would be very grateful. Remember this is your club, any improvements made will benefit you and make the club better for the members and their families.

We are also looking for some stuff and are wondering if any members know where we can get it for free/very cheap/ or as part of a sponsorship arrangement:

• Solar Hot water system
• Concrete soakwell for fire pit.
• Generators.
• Sea containers
• Concrete or steel drainage pipes.
• Shower tray’s (we want to build a shower block in the coming months, so any assistance with this would be excellent).

We are also looking for any members who might have access to machinery, or the ability to operate machinery to help us out. Currently Michael Murphy donates his own time and machinery to prep the track once per month before events. If anyone is willing to help or knows someone who might be able to help with track prep for general riding we would appreciate it. It is a very large task to ask any one person to do so it would be great if we could have several people that might come up once or twice a year with machines to do a bit of work and share the load around a bit.

If you can make it on Sunday could you please let one of the committe know. If you have a welder or can make some steel frames for some shutters to secure the Canteen & bar area let us know also.

SUNDOWN SUPER X ROUND 4 - Updated 03/05/2012

Well what a weekend! Dead on 3:30pm with a very dry dam some of the committee were doing a little rain dance to save the event from becoming a dust bowl. Then in the nick of time the sky opened up and and it rained, and rained and rained... In fact after a while I think everyone was praying for it to stop. But stop in didn't and we carried on anyway. It was muddy and wet, but it was also a lot of fun and a very clear sign that the summer is over and the winter is here to stay bringing with it soon, our winter events. Congratulations to those who placed. It has been a great first season of the ATVWA Sundown Super X, we have managed to iron out the creases in a very shor time and turn this event which in dec 2011 was just a thought in our track manager Michael Murphy's head into the real deal. We would like to thank everyone that has participated in the construction of the track and new facilities and the massive effort that goes into planning an event like this. We hope that all the participants, members and spectators had fun and we'll see you at our next event to kick of the winter. For the results please visit the results page.

JESSICA'S TRACK TOUR - Updated 27/03/2012

Thankyou to Jessica our Healthways sponsorship officer for coming and checking out the track on Saturday. Roy took her for a "tour" of the tracks in his UTV razor before the event. Let's just say she left covered in mud, dust and full of adrenaline. She later said "I now have a new love for fast moving vehicles".

MOTORISED ESKY RAFFLE - Updated 27/03/2012

Congratulations to Clive on winning the esky on the night.

SUNDOWN SUPERX ROUND 3 - Updated 27/03/2012

Thankyou to all the participants, spectators and helpers that came to the Sundown SuperX event on the weekend. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves. The results page has been updated for those of you that missed it. Didn't get many photo's from the event this time, instead some video is avaliable:

ATVWA SHOP - Updated 18/03/2012

You will notice that there is a new heading on the menu bar. ATVWA now has a merchandise shop, any purchases you make gives money to the club to help fund our very ambitious wish list. If you have any questions about anything to do with the shop please contact Melissa Cox.

LAWN AND RETIC - Updated 18/03/2012

Our committee is at it again this weekend, laying some retic to get some new turf around the club room. We will be trying desperately to get the turf in during the week in time for the event. If anyone would be willing to give a hand collecting turf or installing it during the week, then give Damion Millar the President a call. As always any help is much needed and appreciated.

SUNDOWN SUPERX ROUND 3 - Updated 18/03/2012

Well only a week to go until our third Sundown SuperX. We welcome new members and hope that you will come down and have fun at these club events. If you're not quite ready for a race, why not come down and have a look and meet some of the other members. The beer is cold and the burgers hot so come along and check it out!

HEALTHWAY SPONSORSHIP - Updated 18/03/2012

We are pleased to announce that our application to healthway for sponsorship has been approved! So a big thanks to Healthway for supporting our club events, we hope to develope a wonderful partnership over the comming years!

ESKY RACE - Updated 19/02/2012

The ATVWA committee had a race in their own style... Esky racing! Below is a funny pic by Brett Abbott Photography, check out more here.

SUNDOWN SUPER X RACE 2 - Updated 19/02/2012

What a great turnout for the ATVWA's second round of the Sundown Super X. We hope that everyone enjoyed our dust free event thanks to the new retic system our hard working committee installed over the last couple of weeks. Take a look at the photos from the event and be sure to check our proffessional photographers photos.

VIDEO OF NEW RETIC - Updated 05/02/2012

Some of our hard working committee members have been at work again this weekend installing a new retic system for the new SuperX track. Great work Guys! Check out the video:

PAYPAL MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT - Updated 05/02/2012

We have just started accepting paypal payments for those who would prefer to pay their memberships via credit card. Please note the fees associated with paying through paypal are reflected in the price. You can still pay at the usual locations with cash. We have just added paypal as an option for thos who would prefer this payment method. As this in very new, please report any difficulties or problems to the webmaster immediately.

RETICULATION INSTALLATION - Updated 03/02/2012

This weekend the committee and some members are heading up to the track to install new reticulation for the SuperX Track for our Sundown SuperX events. We will have to close down the SuperX and Motorcross track during installation for machinery and safety, we hope you can understand the need for the upgrade and the disturbance. The Pony tracks will be open for use. Any members who would be willing to help out with the installation of the new Retic system would be greatly appreciated. Contact the Track Manager.

CHANGES TO FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AGE RESTRICTIONS - Updated 03/02/2012

The committee has decided to remove the age restriction for families on a family membership to encourage families to stay involved in the club together regardless of age, as their kids grow up. Each membership will be assesed individually to determine it's elegibility as a family membership. For more information and to see if you can get a family membership please contact the Secretary.

ATVWA CALENDAR - Updated 03/02/2012

We have set our calendar of event for the year. You can check the dates in the upcoming events box on the right of this page or go to our calendar.

SUNDOWN SUPERX RACE 1 PHOTOS - Updated 28/01/2012

We have updated the phoyo album to include photos of the recent Sundown SuperX Race 1. Click here to view or go to the Photo Album.

TRACK OPEN & MEMBERSHIPS AVALIABLE NOW!- Updated 22/01/2012

Now that our track is complete and our first event was a success, the track is now open! So get your membership and key so you can go and enjoy the new facilities and track! For membership details and how to join go to our membership page.

SUNDOWN SUPERX RESULTS- Updated 22/01/2012

Thankyou to all our members and supporters for coming along to our first ever Sundown SuperX. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you at the next events in the series. Unfortunately our water truck broke down during the event so it was a little dusty, but don't worry the track will be well watered for the next event. A summary of the results for the night as follows:

A Grade: 1st Luke Gaisford, 2nd Anthony Pearce, 3rd Joel Mortimer.

B Grade: 1st Chris Brown, 2nd Harley Brooke, 3rd JJ Stephens.

C Grade: 1st Paul McCarthur, 2nd Justin Smith, 3rd Luke Johnston.

Vets: 1st Ian Pickering, 2nd Graham Cockburn, 3rd Mark Smith.

Pitbikes: 1st Jay Ward, 2nd Josh McKay, 3rd Adam Davies.

Ladies: 1st Melissa Davies, 2nd Simone Gaisford, 3rd Sharan Davies.

Blasters: 1st Christopher Bosanakis, 2nd Aston Oliver, 3rd Mathew Wynne.

90's: 1st Adam Filbey, 2nd Matt Lee, 3rd Max Blackburn.

Series points will be added to the events results page soon.

SUNDOWN SUPERX - Updated 14/01/2012

Next weekend should be a big one!!! Murph is almost finished the final stages of the track prep and we have a very dedicated committee getting all the preparation for the event finalised. If you haven't registered already, you can now register online by clicking here. To make things a bit faster on the day please download and complete the event registration form and the membership registration form these forms are now fully editable pdf's for your convenience (just make sure you print, sign and bring it with you). There are limited places avaliable so please register to avoid dissappointment on the day if the event fills up. Hope to see you there!!!

TRACK TESTING - Updated 07/01/2012

To discribe the phenominal effort put in by the committee (and helpers) over the last few weeks is impossible. We've had people virtually living there to get this track ready for the new Sundown SuperX event. We cant thank everyone involved enough! What a pleasant suprise when Luke Gaisford (Australian National Quad Champion) and crew poped in to check the new track out today. He couldn't help but get his bike unloaded to give it a trial run! I asked what he though the new Sunsown Superx event would be like? "Really good, It's technical and hard you have to really think to get around the track." Check out his video interview. Check out some photo's of his trial run around the new Superx Track go to the PHOTO ALBUM or CLICK HERE.

 

TRACK PHOTO UPDATE - Updated 02/01/2012

To view the updated photo's of the track go to the PHOTO ALBUM or CLICK HERE.

ATVWA NEW CLUBROOM WITH KITCHEN AND BAR COMPLETE - Updated 31/12/2011

Thanks to the tireless efforts of the ATVWA committee the new clubroom kitchen and bar are now complete. Also the new supercross track for the new night series events is really starting to take shape. Michael Murphy and his boys from Controlled Civil and Demolition deserve a medal for the massive task they have undertaken this year in making possible some new and exciting night events for our summer months. So stay posted for all the latest news regarding the new night series which is coming soon. Check the latest track photos out in the PHOTO ALBUM or CLICK HERE.

THE CLUBROOM FRAME IS UP - Updated 28/12/2011

With the temp soaring at 38 degrees today most of the committee members were hard at it putting up the frame for the new clubroom. It would be great if we could get some of the other members of the club up to the track on friday the 30th of December to help put the remaining purlins and external sheeting on the frame. So if you can spare a couple of hours we would really appreciate your help, we will be rewarding those who come and help out for the day. I(f you want to have a look at our progress you can go to the PHOTO ALBUM or CLICK HERE.

TRACK WORK UPDATE - Updated 22/12/2011

Wow, it's been awesome to see how far the club and has come over the past couple of months. Everyone is pitching in to kick start the new year and what at awesome year we have planned for you! We have to extend a big THANKYOU to Michael Murphy and his boys from Controlled Civil & Demolition for generously donating their time and resources to building the new track extension, clearing away all the rubbish, grading the track, including revitalizing the old speedway track, taking down the old kitchen and preparing the ground for the new Shed. Partner in crime John Iuliano and his boys from Street Image (Liquid Limestone) have also generously donated their time to pour the slab for the new shed where we will have a new kitchen and bar, and also pouring a concrete floor for the old first aid building which will now be fully operational. Without these vital services the club would not have these new facilities and upgrades so we hope that you will support these businesses if you need their services. Most of the committee and other members will be heading up to the track from the 27th December to help build the new shed and anyone who can operate machinery will be working on the new track. So if your free and want to be a part of big changes to the club please show your support during this time. Check out the Photo Album or CLICK HERE to see photos of the work in progress. Check back regularly as we will be updating this website with all the latest information.

WELCOME THE COMMITTEE FOR 2012 - Updated 19/12/2011

The AGM/Xmas party held over the weekend was a success with a new committee voted in for the 2012 Season. In summary James O'Regan remains the President, with a new Vice President Troy Cox stepping up to the plate. Our long time Treasurer Dave Stevens is keeping his position. Melissa Cox is now the Secretary with Michael Murphy taking the role as Track Manager, a fitting role for all the work he has been putting in at the track over the last 12 months. We also have some new committee members joining the ranks to help make a better club for 2012, we are glad to see some new faces. It's looking like being a great season and the committee is excited and enthusiastic about some new events in the planning and of course our upgraded track and new shed with a new kitchen and bar facilities. We hope that some of the old members will give us the opportunity to welcome them back into the club this year. Dont forget anyone who can lend a hand with the track upgrades from the 27th December to early January would be very much appreciated.

2012 REGISTRATIONS AVALIABLE AT AGM - Updated 17/12/2011

For those who wish to get their 2012 memberships early the club will have registration avaliable today at the AGM/ Christmas party so if you want to join/renew your membership please bring your cash and you private health insurance details (ambulance cover) with you. Hope to see you all there!

TRACK UPGRADE UNDERWAY - Updated 17/12/2011

Controlled civil and demolition have been busy at the track over the past weeks since the track closure. Murphy has started draining the infield of the motocross track to make way for the new supercross style extension. They have also demolished the old canteen to make way for the new large shed. Over the christmas break we will be requireing help for concreting the slab for the new shed and errecting the new shed. We also require any machine operators avaliable to give a hand over the christmas break the comittee will be up at the track working hard to get the new track and shed ready for the track re-opening in January, so any help avaliable will be very much appreciated! Check out the photos of the progress click here or go to the photo album

ATVWA AGM/CHRISTMAS PARTY - Updated 21/11/2011

The club will be holding the AGM/Christmas party on the 17th December at 50 Prosperity Ave Wangara from 2:00 pm. Please note all are welcome to come along to the christmas party however only financial members will be permitted to vote at the AGM. If you would like to become a member of the committee and contribute to the club in 2012 please come along to the AGM. For further info contact the club president.

ATVWA TRACK CLOSURE FOR UPGRADE - Updated 21/11/2011

The ATVWA track will be closed from the 1/12/2011 - 21/01/2012 for track maintainence and upgrade. The existing motorcross track will be modified to include a new supercross extension and a new shed to replace some of the existing facilities. We require help during this time by anyone willing to assist in the construction (refer to notice above). Please contact the club president fopr more information.

ATVWA & RTRA JOINT MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2012 - Updated 21/11/2011

The ATVWA 2012 memberships will also include membership to the RTRA. Both organisations have been working with each other for some time to develop better opportunities for the quad community. We will be working together to find new and safer places to ride. We as a club would like to support the efforts of the RTRA as their programs will benefit the club and community and will further develope the future of our sport and recreation.

2011 Pony Express Overall Series Outcome - Updated 26/09/2011

Despite a lot of challenges for the committee this year it has been a great season. Committee members and volunteers have come together to put on these events for the benefit of all members and the Quad Bike community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make this years events possible, and look forward to another bumper season in 2012.

Now to the results for the Season, having only come to 2 of the 3 series Barry Noy with Skill and Style took out the Ironman series with an outstanding 26 laps. Pro A's John/Hayden Iuliano & Shawn Ragno won by 6:08 with 27 Laps. Lee Lough & Matt Deluca with 35 laps took the series win for Pro B's. Troy Cox & Jimmy O'Regan with 35 laps were champs for Clubman. Also with 35 laps were Paul Zuchetti & Martin Bower in Vets. And dont forget our blasters Brody McDonal & Ryan Bushby sticking it out and making it to the end with a win.

So the final overall all-class winner comming down to minutes were Lee Lough & Matt Deluca followed 8min behind by Troy Cox & Jimmy O'Regan then coming in in third were the Vets proving your never too old... Paul Zuchetti & Martin Bower trailing only by 4:40.

2011 Pony Express Series Race 3 - updated 26/09/2011

Wow, what a way to finish off the ATVWA Pony Express Series. We had an excellent turn out with 47 riders for the day. We were also fortunate to have had no injuries or serious crashes.
In Ironman Barry Noy led the Pack with the fastest lap time of 14:35. A big effort from Lisa Stanborough who kept up with the boys and completed an impressive 11 laps, whilst also stopping to help one of the blasters who had come off his bike (don't worry he's fine). Lisa came a close third behind Paul Eade.

Pro A's battled it out neck and neck until the very last lap where Graham Cockman & Matthew Mackay, with minutes to spare, got in that extra lap, for a total of 16, and winning them 1st place. Following them in second were Shawn Ragno & youngster Hayden Iuliano who stepped in for his dad John Iuliano who was on the Australian Safari, a gallant effort by the youngster to compete and place with the big boys. Coming in only 4:47 behind were Daniel Stanborough & Cody Brown.

Pro B's were also fighting to the finish line with 4 out of the 6 teams finishing on 15 Laps. There was only 11 sec between the winners Paul Foppoli & Carmello Giovenco and second place Stewart Lovie & Chris Sloot. Followed very closely by Gareth Wilmhurst & Adam Walsh.

President James O'Regan and team mate Troy Cox took out first place in Clubman with 14 laps under their belt. They were followed by Craig Stanborough & James Edgar and then closely by Father/Daughter team Darren Bushby & Lauren Bushby.

Derreck Griffiths & Dave Hawley were first for the round in Vets with 15 laps, followed by the persistent and determined Paul Zuchetti & Martin Bower. Not far behind them were Graham McKinlay & Paul Hutchison in third.

The young blasters were at each other all day coming past the timing gate within seconds of each other, unfortunately with a 2 min penalty for jumping the gun Jett & Colt Cockman lost some crucial time giving Brody McDonal & Ryan Bushby first place.

Overall It was a great day and a great way to end the series for 2011. Hope we'll see you all (and more) back next year for another great season.

You can check out more results by going to the results page and some photos of the event by going to the photo album.

Pinjar off road vehicle project

A representative from the RTRA contacted one of our committee member last week to show us around the Pinjar off road area and to let us know about the future plans to develop the area into a "Pilot off-road project" for off-road bikes. The RTRA in conjuction with the DEC are building a safe track for all riders. Their plan includes a kids track, a family track, dedicated Quad motocross and general riding track, along with dedicated two wheel areas. One of our committee members was contacted for input on how the Quad bike community rides and what kinds of track we would enjoy. If you would like more information click here.

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Poker Run

Thanks to all the participants in our first "Poker Run" event. A better turn out would have been nice if it wasn't for the rain. But we all had fun and will definately run the event again in the future.

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Committee Meetings

The committe has set a monthly meeting time for the ATVWA social and racing club. Should you wish to become a committee member, help out or have a say the meeting will be held: 7pm on the first Wednesday evening of each month at the Wanneroo Social and Sports Club Crisafulli ave Wanneroo.

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New Committee

The new ATVWA committee thanks Bill Case for the time and effort put into the club for the first half of the year. We also wish to welcome our new President James O'Regan and other new members to the committee and thank them for committing to the successful running of the club.