The Australian Junior Motocross Championship is the pinnacle event for emerging motocross talent, held once a year in a different state. This year, the prestigious competition takes place in South Australia at the renowned Gilman Motocross Club.
Honda Racing Australia Director, Yarrive Konsky, highlighted the significance of the event:
“The sheer size of Australia is greater than America, and while our population is small, the junior championships give families and riders from across the country a chance to come together. Many Australian superstars, Reed, Leisk, Metcalfe, McFarlane, Byrne, and the Lawrence brothers, first shone at this event. It’s a vital part of our motocross ecosystem, and we’re all watching to see who will emerge this year.”
While Honda Australia fields a factory-backed junior team through Lee Hogan, this year brings a special opportunity for South Australian rider Tomi Doble, who has been training and racing with support from Quad Lock Honda in America at the renowned Millsap’s Training Facility (MTF).
Tomi has spent several seasons in the U.S., training and racing. He has had his best season this year, he finished 1st in the 250cc B-Class in Daytona (RCSX), 4th and 3rd in 250cc and 450cc B-Class in the Spring Nationals and most recently, he placed 10th and 2nd in the 250cc and 450cc B-Class at the legendary Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National. For Tomi, the chance to return home and compete in his final year as a junior is a milestone.
“I’m very grateful to the Quad Lock Honda Team in America and to Honda Australia, without their support, this wouldn’t be possible. Racing back home in my last junior year is incredibly special for me and my family,” said Doble.
Quad Lock Honda Team Principal, Martin Davalos, praised Tomi’s dedication:
“Tomi is a mature young man with an excellent work ethic. We’re all excited to see what he can achieve back home.”
Konsky also credited Colleen Millsaps, owner of MTF, for her role in Tomi’s development:
“Colleen is one of the best coaches and mentors I’ve ever met. Her dedication is unmatched, and together with Bryan Johnson, they do an outstanding job. I trust her judgment completely, when she asked me to consider Tomi, I knew he would be the right fit.”
The 2025 Australian Junior Motocross Championship kicks off today at Gilman, South Australia.
