NEWSLETTER 2 - August, 2019 08/10/2019 Wow – July was a very hectic and exciting month, I’m excited to share what I’ve been up to with you! As you know, I sat mid year exams and now am waiting for my results to come back. I’m confident and happy with what I have done so keep your fingers crossed this reflects in my results. SRA just had their AGM and I was nominated alongside Arlo Bugeja to be a Solo Representative. I wasn’t sure if I wanted this responsibility, but have decided that it would be a good way to be actively involved
Wow – July was a very hectic and exciting month, I’m excited to share what I’ve been up to with you! As you know, I sat mid year exams and now am waiting for my results to come back. I’m confident and happy with what I have done so keep your fingers crossed this reflects in my results. SRA just had their AGM and I was nominated alongside Arlo Bugeja to be a Solo Representative. I wasn’t sure if I wanted this responsibility, but have decided that it would be a good way to be actively involved
ANOTHER GILLMAN WINTER MEETING CANCELLED 08/06/2019 The second of the two winter meetings scheduled for Gillman Speedway, on Saturday 10 August 2019, has been cancelled, again due to a lack of nominations. The only nominations received were: Six 500cc Solos — Dakota Ballantyne and Fraser Bowes (SA), Patrick Hamilton (Vic), Aden Clare, Dayle Wood (NSW), and Bailey Viner (Qld) Two Sidecars — Tom Adams/Katelyn Silvy and Chris Bichard/Michael Bell Five 125cc Junior Solos — Lucius Payne, Harry Sadler, Jake Fleet, Aiden Gray and Ashley
The second of the two winter meetings scheduled for Gillman Speedway, on Saturday 10 August 2019, has been cancelled, again due to a lack of nominations. The only nominations received were: Six 500cc Solos — Dakota Ballantyne and Fraser Bowes (SA), Patrick Hamilton (Vic), Aden Clare, Dayle Wood (NSW), and Bailey Viner (Qld) Two Sidecars — Tom Adams/Katelyn Silvy and Chris Bichard/Michael Bell Five 125cc Junior Solos — Lucius Payne, Harry Sadler, Jake Fleet, Aiden Gray and Ashley
UPDATE ON UK TRIP 07/18/2019 The last few days have been great, travelling to Sheffield, Wolverhampton and Leicester to have a ride around. It’s been awesome to have so much practice and bike time here. I cannot thank the team at Jhi Speedway enough for everything they have and are doing for me. Onto Redcar tomorrow. Joe Hughes International Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King ecowaste solutions pty.ltd. D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler Highline69 Speedway Web Design
The last few days have been great, travelling to Sheffield, Wolverhampton and Leicester to have a ride around. It’s been awesome to have so much practice and bike time here. I cannot thank the team at Jhi Speedway enough for everything they have and are doing for me. Onto Redcar tomorrow. Joe Hughes International Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King ecowaste solutions pty.ltd. D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler Highline69 Speedway Web Design
THIRD PRACTICE - SHEFFIELD 07/15/2019 Last night I was lucky enough to get a few laps under my belt at Sheffield Speedway. I can’t thank Morgan and Julie enough for organising the ride. I loved the track - it’s super fast. Onto Wolverhampton tonight. Photo: Andy Garner. JHI Speedway Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King Ecowaste Solutions Pty Ltd. D & D Mechanical Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler Highline69 Speedway Web Design SJR Signs Inc Ardross Tyre Service MPG Roger Webster
Last night I was lucky enough to get a few laps under my belt at Sheffield Speedway. I can’t thank Morgan and Julie enough for organising the ride. I loved the track - it’s super fast. Onto Wolverhampton tonight. Photo: Andy Garner. JHI Speedway Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King Ecowaste Solutions Pty Ltd. D & D Mechanical Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler Highline69 Speedway Web Design SJR Signs Inc Ardross Tyre Service MPG Roger Webster
SECOND PRACTICE IN THE UK 07/14/2019 It was good to get up to Leicester Leicester Lions Speedway Team yesterday. It was good fun to learn a new track once I got the hang of it! Next ride: Sheffield speedway tonight for a practice. Photo credit: Les Brewin Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King Starplex Gawler Ecowaste Solutions pty.ltd. Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team SJR Highline69 Speedway Web Design Ardross Tyre Service MPG Signs inc Roger Webster
It was good to get up to Leicester Leicester Lions Speedway Team yesterday. It was good fun to learn a new track once I got the hang of it! Next ride: Sheffield speedway tonight for a practice. Photo credit: Les Brewin Guadagnino Contracting Sauna King Starplex Gawler Ecowaste Solutions pty.ltd. Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team SJR Highline69 Speedway Web Design Ardross Tyre Service MPG Signs inc Roger Webster
NICE SPEEDWAY CHALLENGE 07/11/2019 I was lucky enough to pick up a ride at an individual meeting here in the UK at the Isle of Wight. The NICE challenge is an event where all riders are supplied an engine (JAWA 2 valve) to showcase how individual skill and knowledge can separate the field. Unfortunately tonight I had a bit of bad luck, my first and second race I had an incident with the air fence (crashed) excluding me for stopping the race both times. Third heat came and I made an excellent start from gate 4 to lead for 3/4
I was lucky enough to pick up a ride at an individual meeting here in the UK at the Isle of Wight. The NICE challenge is an event where all riders are supplied an engine (JAWA 2 valve) to showcase how individual skill and knowledge can separate the field. Unfortunately tonight I had a bit of bad luck, my first and second race I had an incident with the air fence (crashed) excluding me for stopping the race both times. Third heat came and I made an excellent start from gate 4 to lead for 3/4
FIRST PRACTICE IN ENGLAND 07/10/2019 Hey everyone, I’ve taken advantage of my month holidays from university and I’ve flown to England to get some well needed practice in as there is not a lot happening in Australia this winter. A massive thank you to the crew at JHI Speedway for helping me get the bike into a rideable state in such a short time. I really appreciate their help, without them I wouldn’t have been able to get my first practice in. First practice here in England at Somerset Rebels Speedway - thank you heaps for
Hey everyone, I’ve taken advantage of my month holidays from university and I’ve flown to England to get some well needed practice in as there is not a lot happening in Australia this winter. A massive thank you to the crew at JHI Speedway for helping me get the bike into a rideable state in such a short time. I really appreciate their help, without them I wouldn’t have been able to get my first practice in. First practice here in England at Somerset Rebels Speedway - thank you heaps for
NEWSLETTER 1 – July 2019 07/05/2019 Not much to report at the moment, unfortunately. As always the off season is very quiet with the club not offering much. I’m right in the middle of exams which has been pretty full on requiring a fair bit of study and taking up most of my spare time. I’d like to welcome a couple of new sponsors – Alfie from Guadagnino Contracting and Mark & the Team from Eco Waste Solutions and of course - welcome back my faithful ongoing sponsors. Without each and everyone of you believing and backing me,
Not much to report at the moment, unfortunately. As always the off season is very quiet with the club not offering much. I’m right in the middle of exams which has been pretty full on requiring a fair bit of study and taking up most of my spare time. I’d like to welcome a couple of new sponsors – Alfie from Guadagnino Contracting and Mark & the Team from Eco Waste Solutions and of course - welcome back my faithful ongoing sponsors. Without each and everyone of you believing and backing me,
FIRST GILLMAN WINTER MEETING CANCELLED 06/10/2019 The first winter meeting at Gillman Speedway, scheduled for Saturday 15 June 2019, has been cancelled due to a lack of nominations. Only six nominations were received, all 500cc Solos — Fraser Bowes and Dakota Ballantyne (SA), Patrick Hamilton (Vic), Aden Clare and Dayle Wood (NSW), and Bailey Viner (Qld). There were no Sidecar or Junior nominations. The next speedway meeting, subject to nominations, will be on Saturday afternoon, 10 August 2019.
The first winter meeting at Gillman Speedway, scheduled for Saturday 15 June 2019, has been cancelled due to a lack of nominations. Only six nominations were received, all 500cc Solos — Fraser Bowes and Dakota Ballantyne (SA), Patrick Hamilton (Vic), Aden Clare and Dayle Wood (NSW), and Bailey Viner (Qld). There were no Sidecar or Junior nominations. The next speedway meeting, subject to nominations, will be on Saturday afternoon, 10 August 2019.
GILLMAN PRACTICE DAY 2nd JUNE 06/05/2019 I had an awesome day down at Gillman Speedway on Sunday getting some practice laps in. I also got my second bike dialled in on the day in preparation for my first Winter Series race meeting on the 15th June. I look forward to getting back into the competition environment in preparation for the racing season commencing from September. Photo: Judy Mackay Thank you to all that are backing me: Sauna King Starplex Gawler Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team SJR
I had an awesome day down at Gillman Speedway on Sunday getting some practice laps in. I also got my second bike dialled in on the day in preparation for my first Winter Series race meeting on the 15th June. I look forward to getting back into the competition environment in preparation for the racing season commencing from September. Photo: Judy Mackay Thank you to all that are backing me: Sauna King Starplex Gawler Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team SJR
EXPENSIVE PRACTICE DAY IN MILDURA 05/28/2019 Early Sunday morning (6am to be exact) I made to Mildura speedway to spin some laps and work on set ups, as I was trying some different things before race season starts. Unfortunately my day ended prematurely with my primary chain breaking from becoming too hot, which in turn snapped my clutch cable, destroyed my engine sprocket and my chain guard. Although this occurred, I did get 1 and a half great sessions in on the track and am feeling extremely confident in the changes I’ve made to reach
Early Sunday morning (6am to be exact) I made to Mildura speedway to spin some laps and work on set ups, as I was trying some different things before race season starts. Unfortunately my day ended prematurely with my primary chain breaking from becoming too hot, which in turn snapped my clutch cable, destroyed my engine sprocket and my chain guard. Although this occurred, I did get 1 and a half great sessions in on the track and am feeling extremely confident in the changes I’ve made to reach
WINTER MEETINGS AT GILLMAN SPEEDWAY 05/17/2019 Adelaide’s Gillman Speedway has scheduled two Saturday afternoon winter meetings, both featuring interstate 500cc Solo Teams racing with Junior Solo team racing and Sidecar support events. The meetings will take place on 15 June and 10 August, with away matches scheduled for Olympic Park Speedway, Mildura on the following Sunday afternoons. The Gillman meetings will starts at 2pm. The spectator admission price is $20 for everyone 16 years and older, with under 16 free. Entry is by the eastern
Adelaide’s Gillman Speedway has scheduled two Saturday afternoon winter meetings, both featuring interstate 500cc Solo Teams racing with Junior Solo team racing and Sidecar support events. The meetings will take place on 15 June and 10 August, with away matches scheduled for Olympic Park Speedway, Mildura on the following Sunday afternoons. The Gillman meetings will starts at 2pm. The spectator admission price is $20 for everyone 16 years and older, with under 16 free. Entry is by the eastern
WINTER PRACTICE 05/06/2019 Howdy everyone! Yesterday was the first practice of the winter season here in Australia. It has been a good couple of months since I had swung my leg over the bike, so it definitely felt great to blow the cob webs out of it! I had heaps of fun having ‘scratch matches’ with my good mate Rob Branford. My next practice will be in a few weeks time in Mildura! Thank you so much to everyone that is supporting me: Sauna King Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler SJR Ardross Tyre
Howdy everyone! Yesterday was the first practice of the winter season here in Australia. It has been a good couple of months since I had swung my leg over the bike, so it definitely felt great to blow the cob webs out of it! I had heaps of fun having ‘scratch matches’ with my good mate Rob Branford. My next practice will be in a few weeks time in Mildura! Thank you so much to everyone that is supporting me: Sauna King Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler SJR Ardross Tyre
HIGHLINE69 SPEEDWAY WEB DESIGN RENEWS SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2019/20 SEASON 03/26/2019 I’m excited to announce that David from Highline69 will stay onboard & be a part of the DBR Team for the new upcoming season. We can’t thank David Batten enough for his ongoing support & encouragement. Highline69 Speedway Web Design proudly supports the speedway and motorsport community with a cost effective, all-inclusive web design service. Infact, he’s so clever he is able to put together a website for anyone, advertising anything. Working with you, he takes care of all aspects of the site
I’m excited to announce that David from Highline69 will stay onboard & be a part of the DBR Team for the new upcoming season. We can’t thank David Batten enough for his ongoing support & encouragement. Highline69 Speedway Web Design proudly supports the speedway and motorsport community with a cost effective, all-inclusive web design service. Infact, he’s so clever he is able to put together a website for anyone, advertising anything. Working with you, he takes care of all aspects of the site
UNDERA PAIRS MEETING 2019 UPDATE 03/17/2019 Last night I competed in the Undera Speedway Pairs meeting with fellow racer from Queensland Cordell Rogerson. Throughout the heats we were figuring out setups and how we both rode to configure the best possible outcome for the meeting. Each heat was scored 4,3,2,0 to ensure no heat ties allowing the teams to separate themselves. My individual score was 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd scoring 18/20 points. Cordell’s individual score was 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 3rd scoring 9/20 points. This gave us a
Last night I competed in the Undera Speedway Pairs meeting with fellow racer from Queensland Cordell Rogerson. Throughout the heats we were figuring out setups and how we both rode to configure the best possible outcome for the meeting. Each heat was scored 4,3,2,0 to ensure no heat ties allowing the teams to separate themselves. My individual score was 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd scoring 18/20 points. Cordell’s individual score was 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 3rd scoring 9/20 points. This gave us a
SAUNA KING TO RENEW SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON 03/06/2019 Sauna King’s Ian & Kathy – long time sponsors, supporters and most importantly friends of Dakota Ballantyne Racing will be re-signing a sponsorship deal for the upcoming 2019/2020 season. Sauna King first became a part of the team after approaching Dakota 4 years ago in 2015. Ian & Kathy were spectators at a meeting at Gillman when they first spotted Dakota, then racing on a 250cc Speedway bike. At that time Dakota was using Josh Auty’s (from the UK) second hand covers which featured the
Sauna King’s Ian & Kathy – long time sponsors, supporters and most importantly friends of Dakota Ballantyne Racing will be re-signing a sponsorship deal for the upcoming 2019/2020 season. Sauna King first became a part of the team after approaching Dakota 4 years ago in 2015. Ian & Kathy were spectators at a meeting at Gillman when they first spotted Dakota, then racing on a 250cc Speedway bike. At that time Dakota was using Josh Auty’s (from the UK) second hand covers which featured the
NEW SPONSOR FOR 19/20 SEASON 02/28/2019 Dakota Ballantyne Racing would like to welcome back the Baker family with their continued sponsorship for the 2019/2020 season. The Baker’s family previous sponsorship was through a well known popular rubbish disposal business – CBS Bins. Early last year a new entity to the business “Eco Waste Solutions Pty Ltd” was put into operation. I’m excited to announce that Eco Waste Systems Pty Ltd will be taking over the existing CBS Bins sponsorship & will be featured on my speedway attire,
Dakota Ballantyne Racing would like to welcome back the Baker family with their continued sponsorship for the 2019/2020 season. The Baker’s family previous sponsorship was through a well known popular rubbish disposal business – CBS Bins. Early last year a new entity to the business “Eco Waste Solutions Pty Ltd” was put into operation. I’m excited to announce that Eco Waste Systems Pty Ltd will be taking over the existing CBS Bins sponsorship & will be featured on my speedway attire,
GILLMAN SIDECAR SUPER SERIES ROUND 3 02/27/2019 Had an up and down night down at Gillman for the third round of support for the sidecars. I came out swinging with the exact set up I had left with two weeks prior at the Gillman Championship. I even set a new PB race time in my second ride with a flat tyre that I got with one and a half laps to go! (55.6s). After that I did struggle to adapt to the ever changing track and just tried to ride it out. Unfortunately I did have a crash Round 4 while trying to mount a pass for first place, in
Had an up and down night down at Gillman for the third round of support for the sidecars. I came out swinging with the exact set up I had left with two weeks prior at the Gillman Championship. I even set a new PB race time in my second ride with a flat tyre that I got with one and a half laps to go! (55.6s). After that I did struggle to adapt to the ever changing track and just tried to ride it out. Unfortunately I did have a crash Round 4 while trying to mount a pass for first place, in
THRILLING RUN-OFF REQUIRED TO DECIDE SIDECAR SERIES AT GILLMAN 02/24/2019 The 2019 Sidecar Super Series looked set to go down to the wire at Gillman Speedway on Saturday night (23 February) and it did just that with a thrilling run-off required to decide the series. Local duo Damien Niesche and Mitchell Spear (28 points) went into the National Karate sponsored third and final round leading the series by two points from Mildura’s Neale Hancock/Brendan Johnson (26), with Shane Rudloff/Scott Morris (24) and Sam Harrison/Luke McGrath (23) close behind. 10-time
The 2019 Sidecar Super Series looked set to go down to the wire at Gillman Speedway on Saturday night (23 February) and it did just that with a thrilling run-off required to decide the series. Local duo Damien Niesche and Mitchell Spear (28 points) went into the National Karate sponsored third and final round leading the series by two points from Mildura’s Neale Hancock/Brendan Johnson (26), with Shane Rudloff/Scott Morris (24) and Sam Harrison/Luke McGrath (23) close behind. 10-time
GILLMAN SPEEDWAY THIS WEEKEND 02/21/2019 This weekend I’ll be racing at Gillman speedway for the third round of support for the sidecar super series. I’m excited to throw my leg back over the bike again since capturing the Gillman championship at the venue a few weekends ago. I’d like to thank all of my sponsors (new and continued) for their ongoing support and for always pushing me. Sauna King Starplex Gawler D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing SJR Signs Inc Ardross Tyre Service CBS Bins Highline69
This weekend I’ll be racing at Gillman speedway for the third round of support for the sidecar super series. I’m excited to throw my leg back over the bike again since capturing the Gillman championship at the venue a few weekends ago. I’d like to thank all of my sponsors (new and continued) for their ongoing support and for always pushing me. Sauna King Starplex Gawler D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing SJR Signs Inc Ardross Tyre Service CBS Bins Highline69
NEW SPONSOR FOR UPCOMING 19/20 SEASON 02/15/2019 I’d like to thank Roger Webster all the way from the United Kingdom for jumping on board with some financial support for the upcoming season. I appreciate all the help I get from each of my sponsors, Without them none of this would be possible. Ask how you can get involved by contacting me via the Contact Page.
I’d like to thank Roger Webster all the way from the United Kingdom for jumping on board with some financial support for the upcoming season. I appreciate all the help I get from each of my sponsors, Without them none of this would be possible. Ask how you can get involved by contacting me via the Contact Page.
DAKOTA BALLANTYNE AND TIM BICHARD/ADAM PASCOE THE NEW GILLMAN TRACK CHAMPIONS 02/11/2019 Dakota Ballantyne won his second Gillman Solo Championship with relative ease last night after Robert Medson had earlier been unbeaten in the heats, including two wins over Ballantyne. Medson (12 points), Ballantyne (10), and Brayden McGuinness (7) were the direct qualifiers for the final, with McGuinness needing a touch of luck as he won a coin toss with Fraser Bowes after they could not be separated by a countback for the third spot. That relegated Bowes to the last chance semi-final against
Dakota Ballantyne won his second Gillman Solo Championship with relative ease last night after Robert Medson had earlier been unbeaten in the heats, including two wins over Ballantyne. Medson (12 points), Ballantyne (10), and Brayden McGuinness (7) were the direct qualifiers for the final, with McGuinness needing a touch of luck as he won a coin toss with Fraser Bowes after they could not be separated by a countback for the third spot. That relegated Bowes to the last chance semi-final against
GILLMAN CHAMPIONSHIP 02/10/2019 Last night (Saturday 09/02/19) was the Gillman Solo championship. This was one of the final meetings that I will compete in for the end of the 2018/19 season. I wanted to go out of the season on a high not only for myself but also for all of the great companies and individuals that are sponsoring and supporting my journey. Throughout the night I actually struggled with set up on my number 1 bike. I had problems getting it off the start, and although it had plenty of speed I was unable to make
Last night (Saturday 09/02/19) was the Gillman Solo championship. This was one of the final meetings that I will compete in for the end of the 2018/19 season. I wanted to go out of the season on a high not only for myself but also for all of the great companies and individuals that are sponsoring and supporting my journey. Throughout the night I actually struggled with set up on my number 1 bike. I had problems getting it off the start, and although it had plenty of speed I was unable to make
MULTIPLE CHANCES IN EAGLE FUELS GILLMAN SPEEDWAY TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 02/07/2019 The feature events at this week’s Gillman Speedway meeting (Saturday, 9 February) are the Eagle Fuels Gillman Speedway Championships for Solos and Sidecars, and the chance to grab some glory, and the accompanying silverware, is wide open with no obvious favourite in either class In the Solo class Dakota Ballantyne, Brayden McGuinness and Robert Medson have had a fierce rivalry for the past two seasons for the status of being the leading rider, but no one has been able to stamp their dominance.
The feature events at this week’s Gillman Speedway meeting (Saturday, 9 February) are the Eagle Fuels Gillman Speedway Championships for Solos and Sidecars, and the chance to grab some glory, and the accompanying silverware, is wide open with no obvious favourite in either class In the Solo class Dakota Ballantyne, Brayden McGuinness and Robert Medson have had a fierce rivalry for the past two seasons for the status of being the leading rider, but no one has been able to stamp their dominance.
RENMARK SPEEDWAY UPDATE 02/04/2019 Saturday night I was happy to take part in a meeting held at Renmark Speedway. I had a total of 4 heat races and a final. I was happy with the bike set up and the changes we’ve been making to the spare bike. The track was ever changing, and it changed quickly, which kept me on my toes. My heat finishes were: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd and in the final I finished second but was excluded for running both wheels over the pole line on turn 4 of the last lap. I was sure I didn’t!! After further
Saturday night I was happy to take part in a meeting held at Renmark Speedway. I had a total of 4 heat races and a final. I was happy with the bike set up and the changes we’ve been making to the spare bike. The track was ever changing, and it changed quickly, which kept me on my toes. My heat finishes were: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd and in the final I finished second but was excluded for running both wheels over the pole line on turn 4 of the last lap. I was sure I didn’t!! After further
SIDECAR SUPER SERIES Rd2 01/27/2019 Last night was Round 2 of the Sidecar Super Series support at Gillman Speedway. Again I was trialing my spare bike getting it dialled for the race season. It’s coming along nicely! Heat finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st. Finishing with 16/18 points. I’d like to thank every one of my sponsors for helping me out: Sauna King D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler SJR Signs Inc Highline69 Speedway Web Design Ardross Tyre Service @Anywhere
Last night was Round 2 of the Sidecar Super Series support at Gillman Speedway. Again I was trialing my spare bike getting it dialled for the race season. It’s coming along nicely! Heat finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st. Finishing with 16/18 points. I’d like to thank every one of my sponsors for helping me out: Sauna King D & D Mechanical & 4WD Race Team Penrite Oil Penrite 10 Tenths Racing Starplex Gawler SJR Signs Inc Highline69 Speedway Web Design Ardross Tyre Service @Anywhere
