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FLASHBACK: The late Joel Evans (#81) at the SBJMX club track in Kingaroy … a ride day is being held there in his memory this Sunday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

A special Joel Evans Memorial Weekend is being held in Kingaroy (April 25-26) to mark the first anniversary of the tragic death of the champion local motocross rider.<\/p>\n

Joel, 30, died in hospital last April from injuries suffered in a crash while competing in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian ProMX Championship in South Australia.<\/p>\n

The South Burnett Junior MX Club has organised a weekend of activities which will be held at their track near Kingaroy Airport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gates will open at 2:00pm on Saturday and there will be free games with prizes from 3:00pm, including tyre throwing, a treasure hunt, MX boot races and more.<\/p>\n

A jumping castle will also be there for the kids.<\/p>\n

Camping will be available overnight with a bonfire and wood-fired pizzas available.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, a Joel Evans Ride Day will be held with entries to be registered on the Ridernet website<\/a> (free to join).<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We want as many locals as possible to come out to enjoy this day in memory of our local hero,” a SBJMX spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“If you’ve ever wanted to ride an MX track but never given it a go, this is your chance.<\/p>\n

“Groups are split by skill level so racers can go all out and those wanting to have fun can ride at their own pace.<\/p>\n

“Come out and help us remember Joel and make it a fun day for all!”<\/p>\n

No Motorcycling Australia (MA) licence is required but riders without one must pay $15 for insurance.<\/p>\n

Sunday will also feature the Viking Industrial Limbo Challenge and the Wooroolin Machinery Barrel Race for junior and senior riders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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