The Australian Four-Day Enduro action wraps up on Saturday with the eagerly-anticipated final moto at the Cessnock Racecourse.
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Riders will take on the 2.1km man-built motocross track for five laps in each class.
Division leaders after three days of racing were Daniel Milner (E3), Daniel Sanders (E2), Fraser Higlett (E1), Jemma Wilson (women’s), Ben Grabham (veterans) and Brad Williscroft (masters).
NSW leads the race for the senior and ladies teams trophies, with Victoria on top of the junior trophy table.
Gates open at 9am and entry is $15 for adults, free for kids under 12.
EARLIER REPORTS
APRIL 6 2018 - 7:16PM
The Australian Four-Day Enduro has brought plenty of excitement to Cessnock this week, with 350 riders taking part and hundreds more supporters visiting the town.
Millfield Public School was the centre of the action on Wednesday and Friday when it hosted control points for the event.
School principal Benjamin Durie said it has been a great opportunity for the school to be part of the event.
“It was really amazing, the kids and our community had a really great time,” Mr Durie said.
“All the kids are now experts on everything motorbikes and everything enduro.”
The enduro wraps up with the final moto at Cessnock Racecourse on Saturday, with gates opening at 9am for a day of fun for the whole family.
Tickets are $15, free for kids under-12.
Follow the results here at speedhive.mylaps.com.
APRIL 5 2018 - 9:50AM
An Australian Four-Day Enduro competitor was flown to hospital on Wednesday afternoon after crashing his bike near Millfield.
The 35-year-old rider sustained serious back injuries when he came off his bike in bushland.
Read more here.
APRIL 4 2018 - 4:05PM
The Australian Four-Day Enduro is underway in Cessnock.
The 350 riders will take to bush tracks around the Cessnock local government area each morning from Wednesday to Friday, returning to Cessnock Showground each afternoon for special test races.
The public is welcome to come along to the showground and view the racing from around 2pm to 5pm Wednesday to Friday.
Some of Australia’s best off-road riders will be in action each day.
The final moto will be held on Saturday at Cessnock Racecourse. Gates will open at 9am and tickets are $15 (free for kids under 12).
The event, hosted by Cessnock Motorcycle Club, has brought more than 2000 visitors to Cessnock.
Follow Australian 4-Day Enduro - A4DE on Facebook for video updates throughout the event, and keep track of the results at MyLaps Speedhive.
APRIL 3 2018 - 6:00PM
The much-anticipated Australian Four-Day Enduro has arrived in Cessnock.
Scrutineering was held at the showground on Tuesday, and the riders will hit the bush tracks around Cessnock on Wednesday for the first day of competition.
Members of the world champion senior, junior and women’s trophy teams are among the 350 riders taking part in the competition.
Special test racing will be held at the showground from 1.30pm to 5pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon, with the public welcome to come along and view the action for a gold coin donation.
The event will culminate with the final moto and family fun day at Cessnock Racecourse on Saturday.
Gates open at 9am and tickets are $15 (free for kids under 12).
It’s the 40th anniversary of the A4DE, which was founded by Cessnock Motorcycle Club in 1978.
Club president and event director Glenn Toner said the club is excited to showcase what Cessnock has to offer, with more than 2000 people expected to flock to town this week for the event.
About 150 people attended a reunion for International Six-Day Enduro riders at Peden’s Hotel on Sunday, and the hotel will have six-day memorabilia on display throughout the week.
Peden’s will also host the sold-out A4DE presentation on Saturday night.
Yamaha Racing will field a large contingent of supported riders at the event, including multiple A4DE champion Josh Green, rising off road star Wil Ruprecht, former motocross champ Luke Styke and current under-19 champion Michael Driscoll.
In the women’s category, Yamaha will be represented by Jemma Wilson, Jess Gardiner and Emelie Karlsson, who have dominated the class over the past 12 months.
Yamaha’s rolling road show, the Blu Cru show truck will be on display with a range of significant machines to view.
“The A4DE is a special event in the off-road calendar and one that Yamaha is proud to continue its long association with,” Yamaha Motorsport manager Ray Howard said.
“This year is it’s 40th running and being contested at Cessnock, a real dirt bike hub of Australia, brings it extra significance.
“We have invested in not only staging the event alongside Motorcycling Australia and the promoting club, but also in the racing with a wide range of supported teams and riders but also in the spectacle of the event with the bLU cRU show truck in attendance.
“We welcome all riders and teams to the event and also hope the people of the Hunter region can get down to Cessnock and see some great racing action with world class riders on display.”
