20/08/2026
π RACE REPORT β SDRRC Round 3 π
The first weekend of August saw us head down to Queensland Raceway for Round 3 of the SDRRC.
We headed out for coaching on Friday to get familiar with the track and conditions, which were absolutely perfect. I was feeling good on the bike and my times were getting faster throughout the day. I finished Friday feeling confident and ready to race! ππ½
Q1: I absolutely smashed it! π€©π€© I pulled out a PB and a lap record with a 1:36.5!
Q2: I couldnβt improve on my time, finishing with a 1:36.553. Another rider managed to pull out a 1:35.4, putting me into P2, which I was still really happy with.
Queensland Raceway is known as the βPaperclipβ, and for good reason β there are plenty of long straights where drafting plays a massive part. With these bikes, itβs nothing to go from 1st to 8th in a single straight! π
I lost count of how many times I went from 1st to 6th and back again! π
Race 1: 6th
Race 2: 3rd π₯
Race 3: 4th
Race 4: Unfortunately, I got taken out coming around the outside heading into Turn 3. π¬ Check out the little video below! π₯
A massive thank you to Dad and the mechanics who somehow managed to get my bike race-ready again in a matter of minutes after I was taken out! ππ½ππ½ππ½ Absolute legends!
I finished 4th overall for the weekend. Not quite the result I was hoping for, but I learnt heaps about drafting, race positioning and how important timing is when youβre battling in a pack.
Now itβs time to put the bike aside for a minute and concentrate on FOOTY! π
Me and the boys from U13 Calliope Rugby League are heading to the Grand Final this weekend! ππ½π₯
Weβve worked hard all year to get here, and now itβs time to finish the job! πͺπ½π
As always, a massive thank you to Mum and Dad, the whole QLD Junior Cup family, and everyone who supports me and gets me to the track. I couldnβt do it without you! β€οΈ
Bring on the Grand Final! πππ½π
RACE and ROAD
Endorphin Media
Bridgestone
The Motorcycle Sportsmen of QLD
Ricondi Motorcycle Apparel
Motoax Dyno and Tyre
Yamaha Racing
Qld Raceway
As always a massive thank you to my personal sponsors.
ASAP Diesel Services Biloela
Callide Plumbing Services Pty
Biloela Tyre Centre
Brendan Smith