Saturday saw riders compete across 10 tests, in sprint formats featuring sections of a MX track and dry dusty enduro tracks. It was a stellar day for the entire Beta Motorcycles Australia Race team that saw all riders step up on the podium. Jye Dickson continued his supremacy in the 2024 E3 race, finishing the day in 1st place in class, and 6th place outright aboard his RR 480 Racing. Andy Wilksch had a great day on his RR 350 Racing, placing 2nd outright in a number of tests, as well as taking out the E2 class in four tests. Wilksch finished the day in 3rd place in the E2 class and 4th place outright. Ebony Nielsen played it smart throughout the day, delivering consistent 3rd place finishes across all 10 tests aboard her RR 300 Racing, ensuring a 3rd place in the EW class and a spot on the podium at the end of the day.
For the final round of the Championship on Sunday, riders raced across 6 tests in sprint formats on more open, faster tracks. Dickson, who was keen to seal the deal on the E3 championship, continued to dominate the class, taking out the top spot in all tests in the E3 class and placing 7th outright, firmly securing his title as the E3 2024 Australian Off-Road Champion! Wilksch continued to build on the momentum from RD 11, and made a push for the final round of the championship which resulted in a 2nd place finish in the E2 class and 3rd place outright. Following a great season, Wilksch finishes the 2024 Australian Off-Road Championship in 4th place in the highly-competitive E2 class. Neilsen, continued to ride smart, placing 3rd in all tests in the EW class. The Queensland-based all-rounder ended the 2024 Australian Off-Road Championship in 3rd place in the EW class.
“The season definitely didn’t start off to plan, racing the first 2 rounds with a broken hand, I knew I’d have some work ahead of me to gain back points to get into the championship hunt. It’s definitely been a tough year of racing but I’ve really enjoyed competing on the Beta RR 480 Racing.”
– Jye Dickson
“Coming off the back of my knee reconstruction and only getting three rides on the RR 350 Racing before RD 1, this season was always going to be a building season for me, with the goal of regaining my fitness, getting used to the bike and collecting points. The fitness came back by the tail end of the season and we saw good pace at a number of the rounds which shows just how capable the Beta is.”
– Andy Wilksch
“This weekend the tracks were pretty fast. I knew I just had to safely get through the weekend to finish up 3rd. My bike was great over the weekend and it hasn’t missed a beat all year. It’s been a great experience being a part of the Beta Australia Race Team this year, to have the knowledge, experience and support of the other riders and their families and the team has been a massive part in getting me to the end of all 12 rounds. I’m really happy to finish my first full AORC season in 3rd. Last year I was a few points short of 3rd in the Championship after missing the South Australian rounds so I’m happy to get to 3rd this year.”
– Ebony Nielsen
“It’s been a stand-out season for the Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team, with more riders in more classes than ever before. The dedication, discipline and performance of the riders has been nothing short of impressive, and the results we’ve gained this year speak for themselves. Thank you to our riders for your dedication, on and off the race-track and to our sponsors for your support throughout the season.”
– Ash Martin (Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team Manager)
