FIM MiniGP Australia 2023 . Series
The Australian version of the worldwide FIM MiniGP competition begins preparations for the first round of this year’s glorious chase in the heart of Victoria at the Port Melbourne International Karting complex, this weekend (11-23). 12 March 3).
After a hugely successful inaugural year, the new season of FIM MiniGP will be another step in the quest for future Australian MotoGP world champions because after the first year of racing, the level of competition and intensity has been raised a notch or two.
The FIM MiniGP Class is a global initiative initiated by FIM and Dorna with 18 countries participating in the global competition with the top two drivers in each domestic stage being invited to the end of the season shootout at the final round. This year’s MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain.
The winner of that worldwide selection is guaranteed a place in the Spanish championship as part of “Road To MotoGP”.
The class is for riders aged 10-14 who compete on their class-competitive economy bike, the Italian Ohvale 160cc four-stroke bike, racing on challenging and technical go-kart tracks.
This year there will be five rounds spread across Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia with the final round to be held in September, in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, in Oakleigh.
The two drivers who represented Australia in last year’s season-end competition in Valencia were Harrison Watts and Teerin Fleming. In 2023, the pair leave the classroom, pave the way for any number of riders to fill their riding boots and chase their dreams with a carrot trip to Valencia to show off their skills first. the best racers in the world.
Domestically, there will be at least 15 kids competing in the FIM MiniGP with six from NSW, four from Victoria, two from Queensland and South Australia while Kiwi Nixon Frost returns from across the ditch for the round. one.
Besides the senior class for 10-14 year olds, there are also a number of support classes including a class for older teens aged 12-16 who ride larger 190cc motorbikes with 12” wheels. In addition, there is a Veterans class for children over 35 as well as a class for hybrid Supermoto machines; Motorcycle with road rubber, racing on asphalt.
Three-time Australian Superbike Champion, Wayne Maxwell is one of Australia’s leading organizers and is extremely excited as the FIM MiniGP enters its second year in the country,”Last year we were very excited about the prospect of this category for the Australian junior long road race and after the success we achieved last year it gave us extra motivation. to improve and expand upon what we laid the groundwork for last year.
“The level of competition was quite unexpected for these kids but with a year under the belt as well as our Moto-Tuesday training nights and the Summer series, the level has taken it to a whole new level. It’s impressive to see these kids learning their craft in the controlled environment of go-kart tracks that have proven to be the perfect learning location to hone the skills needed for success.
“Having seen what the Europeans do, we now know what we have to do to get there. Now, we have a better understanding of what it takes to compete with Europeans at this stage on another level.
“We know we are on the right track as their progress and improvement in riding skills has increased dramatically and many current MotoGP stars use Ohvales as a training tool. If it’s good enough for them to use as a walker, that only reflects how good those bikes are as a learning tool for the kids.“
There will be practice, qualifying and a lap on Saturday with Sunday having full race cards for each class.
Spectators are free to enter.
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)
