Last Saturday, a talented group of Burdekin riders travelled south to Proserpine to compete at the Whitsunday Motorcycle Club Day, joining a field of around 70 competitors. Across five races for most classes, riders collected points toward their overall placings — and Burdekin competitors made their presence felt.
One of the standout performers of the meet was Ky Mitchell, who completely dominated both the 125cc and 250cc (13–16 years) classes. Mitchell’s speed, consistency, and control saw him stamp his authority over the fields, collecting maximum points and proving he is in excellent form. With the speedway season just around the corner, all eyes will be on Ky to see how he carries this momentum onto the 250cc Solo, where he is expected to be a serious contender.
The 85cc (9–13 years) group was the only class not run on points but instead decided by a final. It proved to be one of the most thrilling races of the day, with lightning-fast pace and a nail-biting duel at the front. Townsville’s George Holmkvist, who only a few weeks ago placed 2nd at the Australian Titles, went head-to-head with Burdekin’s Ryder Vass in a gripping contest. The pair swapped positions back and forth, going from first to second and back again, keeping the crowd on edge until the chequered flag.
There were plenty of other notable achievements from the Burdekin juniors. Both Noah Ready (50cc) and Carter Macelroy (65cc 7–9 years) celebrated their first-ever overall victories, a huge milestone in their young dirt track careers. Ryder Vass also impressed in the 65cc (10–13 years) class, where he dominated the field and won all but one race across the day, adding to his strong performance in the 85cc final. Meanwhile, Isahia Forbes-Young secured a podium of his own with a solid third place in the highly competitive 85cc (13–16 years) class.
Burdekin podium results included:
50cc: 1st Noah Ready, 2nd Ruben Vass
65cc (7–9 years): 1st Carter Macelroy, 2nd River Vass
65cc (10–13 years): 1st Ryder Vass
85cc (9–13 years): 2nd Ryder Vass
85cc (13–16 years): 3rd Isahia Forbes-Young
125cc (13–16 years): 1st Ky Mitchell
250cc (13–16 years): 1st Ky Mitchell
The results showcase the depth of junior dirt track talent in the Burdekin, with riders showing skill, determination, and sportsmanship across all classes.
The club congratulates all competitors on their efforts and looks forward to more exciting results at upcoming events.
Contributed with thanks to Lyn McLaughlin
Back Row (L-R): Carter Macelroy, River Vass, Ky Mitchell, Ryder Vass, Isaiah Forbes-Young
Front Row (L-R): Adalyn Forbes-Young, Noah Ready, Ruben Vass
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