Ohvale Australia’s 2023 FIM MiniGP Series
After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Ohvale Australia FIM MiniGP Series will expand to offer two classes for drivers aged 10-16 for the 2023 season with five rounds to be held across four states.
The FIM MiniGP World Series is Dorna’s latest Road to MotoGP route program that ensures that talent from an early age is precisely developed to enhance the high level of skill, quick response and racing precision. motorcycle required.
In 2023, alongside the existing 160cc class, a new 190cc category will join the series – creating the perfect next step on the Road to MotoGP and ensuring young riders don’t need to switch to bigger machines and Grand Prix laps to continue to progress on their motorcycle racing career.
The FIM MiniGP Australia 190cc series takes place on a kart track, with the following age restrictions in place for each category:
- Class 160cc (GP-0 10″) 10-14 years old
- Class 190cc (GP-2 12”) 12-16 years old
With some riders already shining in the 160cc category in the FIM MiniGP World Series, but not old enough to compete at the next level in other Road to MotoGP programmes, the new 190cc category presents an opportunity for competitors. Kids continue to learn, race and improve in the safest environment possible as they continue their careers on smaller, race-focused machines.
The 2023 interim schedule for the FIM MiniGP Australia Series is now available, with five rounds taking place in four states from March to September.
Calendar FIM MiniGP Australia Series 2023
- March 11 & 12 – ROUND 1 – Port Melbourne (VIC)
- May 20 & 21 – ROUND 2 – TBC (NSW)
- July 29 & 30 – ROUND 3 – Ipswich (QLD)
- August 26 & 27 – ROUND 4 – Monarto (SA)
- September 23 & 24 – ROUND 5 – Oakleigh (VIC)
In addition to the FIM MiniGP World Series races at each round, the Popular Support classes will also return in 2023. Classes will be similar to the 2022 roster and will include:
- GP-0/GP-2 – Open (16-65 years old)
- Veterans Open (age 35-65)
- Grom / Mini Motard (16-65 years old)
World Finals 2022
1. Gabriel Fabio Vuono
2. Fynn Kratoc
3. Ikegami Seiryu
Expressions of interest for the 2023 expansion series are still open. More information about the series can be accessed here https://www.ohvale.com.au/eoi-minigp-2023
Champion 2022 – Harrison Watts
“This year’s Mini GP series race is exciting.” said FIM MiniGP Australia champion Harrison Watts. “I learned a lot and gained a lot of experience, it was great to have Wayne Maxwell to help out during the season.
“I think my favorite race this year will have to be one of the last laps, I had a lot of pressure to win points after the brake lines blew in the previous race and the tires blew. , I was caught in a battle, it was a relief to win under that pressure.
“The world series final in Valencia was an eye-opening and very exciting match. See how good competition from every country. I learned a lot and improved my riding skills in two days.
“I am pleased to announce my plans for the 2023 season including a move to the GP-2 series and hopefully another trip at Valencia and this time be more prepared for it.”.
Runner-up 2022 – Teerin Fleming
“My first season playing at the FIM Mini GP was fantastic and the world series final at Valencia was, as you can imagine, the highlight of my life so far.“FIM MiniGP Australia 2022 runner-up said Teerin Fleming. “Aside from meeting and hanging out with MotoGP royalty, the race itself was a whole new level of riding and competition for me. The style and speed of the other competitors were intimidating at first but learned from them and ended up getting a good setup on the bike around the unbelievable lap for a MiniGP 160 bike.
“I went into this first season in MiniGP with no idea what the series would be like, I found it to be not only a great experience but driving the Ohvale GP-0 160 at circuit tracks around Australia really cleansed and fixed every bad habit I had. On the race.
“Round five was my best lap because it was the most exciting lap of the weekend, I won the last race of the season from fourth at the start. However, the first lap still holds a special place in my heart because I won this lap and set a lap record.
“Next year the plan is between Australia and Spain, as I will compete in the Moto 5 & Moto 4 championships of Spain and return to Australia to compete in the new GP-2 base class.“.
Director of Ohvale Australia – Wayne Maxwell
“Personally, I’m excited to have the opportunity to bring a group of kids to Valencia again next year to really see how we’ve come up against the world’s best in the same programme.” Wayne Maxwell, Director of ASBK Legend and Ohvale Australia, commented. “Introducing second tier in 2023 on GP2 190 will be a great initiative, we see the best Moto GP riders train on the same bike, so we know they are one How good an educational tool, at every level.
“As we enter the second year of the Mini GP Australia series, we now have a much better understanding of what it takes to help improve riding, as well as prepare for the race. The fact that Harry and Teerin got to experience the kids racing together in the Moto GP program at the World Series Finals in Valencia this year is a memory that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.“.
