George Holmkvist has been celebrated for his recent achievements in the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Illinois.
George, with the company of his proud parents Dane and Steph Holmkvist, little sister Audrey, and two Grandmothers travelled to America for the championships running from 30 June to 5 July.
An annual event, any racer aged between 5 to over 60 years of age can enter in the championship after meeting the strict qualifying requirements. George’s abilities saw him shine through four rounds over the weeklong championship, where he engaged in practises, qualifiers, heats and main events.
George progressed exceptionally through the events of the weeklong championship.
Racing within the 65cc 7 to 11 years class, George was one of approximately 25 competitors, with only 12 being selected for each main competition based on qualifying times and heat races. With an overall score calculated from points scored in main competitions, George finished in third place, and has excitingly been invited to attend the 2025 Championships.
“We are very proud of George’s results, but we are most proud of his dedication to succeed at the sport he loves,” George’s father, Dane, proudly shared.
George and Dane had travelled ahead of the rest of George’s cheer squad to test out his new motorbike, and schedule in many hours of practice on the American track.
“Bike setup is crucial, and the new bike and tracks in America are a lot different to Australia so we had to get as much time on the practice tracks as possible,” said Dane.
Following in his mother Steph’s footsteps, George began motorcycle racing when he was just four years old at the Ayr Motorcycle Club. Steph began racing with the club in her teen years and has now become heavily involved in running events within the Ayr Motorcycle Club to provide members like George with the opportunity to hone their skills for both national and international competitions.
“We pay credit to local clubs like Ayr Motorcycle Club and the volunteers like his mother who keep kids on the tracks so they can be competitive when opportunities like this trip are available to them,” explained Dane.
Over the past few years, George has been a proud representative of the Ayr Motorcycle Club and has brought home 2 National Titles, and 8 State Titles.
“He has achieved great results at local, State and National levels of racing in Australia and now further proved his ability with great results in America,” expressed Dane.
“He is a modest kid who is always looking to help others on and off the track.”
George with his outstanding achievements and new championship motorcycle after finishing 3rd in his class in the USA championship.
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