BHS Racing

WA 2007 Superbike Champion  Matt Battista  sustained massive injuries during a race event at Wanneroo Raceway on June 29th 2008.  An MRI scan confirmed the initial prognoses of paraplegia. As a result of Matt’s accident we have decided to temporarily withdraw from racing in for the remainder of 2008 as a mark of respect for Matt. 

Our site will offer information on Matt’s wellbeing, racing events and updates on riders news etc in WA. 

….NEWS….

Matt Battista Trust

Health News Matt Battista

November 28th:   Aiden Hopkins came back to WA with 2nd for SA Junior Championship for the 80cc Class and 2nd for Junior Master of Mallala for the 80cc class and 4th over all for the weekend…race report

October 26th:    Battista Bash - arranged by Coastal Motorcycle Club was a fantastic success, raising in excess of $84,000 at Auction.  Weather held out for the day and Matt Battista arrived at 3:15pm where he was surrounded by fans young and old.  It was an emotional day for everyone, speaking with Matt later he said it was overwhelming. 

We would like to say the biggest thanks to everyone at Coastal - President - Cindy Collis, Race Secretary - Kerrie Collier, Assistant Secretary - Decima Johns.
Special thanks to the wonderful people who volunteered at the Gates, Canteen, Bar, Flaggies, Machine Examiners, Commentators and First Aid.

Local businesses who supported the day by donating products and services -

• Watsonia
  Monster Energy
  Mias Bakery
  Brumby’s
  Bill the Butcher - 9337 1054
  Cool Running (for the cool room) 9434 5090
  Sunlite Foods - 9337 9955
  National Coats Hire
  Berry Sweet for the wonderful Strawberries
  Auto Trader for Advertising

Also everyone who got behind the day and made it a success.   Big thanks to Daytone Printing for all the posters, programs and flyer printing and Pro Touch Media who worked their magic with an exclusive Poster of Matt’s career (special thanks to Angie), video entertainment and photos throughout the day.

October 19th:  Just a courtesy note to all riders….Matt’s R1 bikes are not for sale.  We also would like to add that we have no spares for any of our bikes and this includes the 2 R6’s that are currently being ridden by Tommy Hatton. 

October 18th:   Matt is home for good at last…his daughters 2nd Birthday was the goal…not however without unhappy news on his current health situation.  What more must this family endure?  … click

October 14th:  Watch out for this weeks WA Biketrader liftout in Autotrader on sale Thursday 16th.  Great article by John Innes.

Cameron Stronach heads off to Portugal Tuesday 28th October for the last round of the World Superstock 1000 Sunday November 2nd and then straight back to Perth to ride in the 3 day International event at Barbagallo Raceway….7th - 9th….more info.  Cameron will be riding an R1 supplied by Five Star Yamaha

October  7th:   Check out VIP’s at photos supplied by Colleen Williams “fastgirl” in the pitts at Phillip Island.  All for Matt Battista….click

October 6th:   A personal thanks from BHS Engineering to WesTrac Pty Ltd for the wonderful contribution to Matt Battista Trust. 

October 6th:  The Matt Battista Trust has a website up and running www.maullainc.com  in infancy stage with more to be added in the next few weeks.  This website has been kindly arrange by the webmaster and all thanks to Colleen Williams for her hard work.  Security online donations via PayPal we hope will be confirmed by mid November.  If any questions please contact battista.trust@bigpond.com

October 6th:  Tommy Hatton returns from Phillip Island Tuesday so watch out for Island Results.  He did really well coming in the top 15 overall.

Cameron Stronach leaves France after riding at Magny Cours in World Superstock Event.  He will be back in Perth Wednesday 8th for a few weeks before heading back to Portugal for the last round 1st-3rd November.  Then returns to ride in the International Eventat Barbagallo Raceway 7th-9th November…more

October 2nd:  Recent news on health issuesare compounding on Matt Battista and his family…more

September 30th:Don’t forget Rd 1 of the inaugural Australian Supercross Championship, SuperX, kicks off at Perth Motorplex Saturday October 4th…click here

September 29th:  MotoGP 3rd - 5th October Phillip Island…some local WA riders will be there in the Australian Support Event…our very own Tommy Hatton will ride in the Supersport Class.  We here at BHS wish him every success..Tommy is a veteran at PI.

September 28th:  Fantastic racing - reminder this weekend has 2 great motorcycle events, MotoGP from Australian and World Superbikes at Magny Cours France….Cameron Stronach will be riding in the Superstock 1000 this Sunday in France…BHS and all his family and friends wish him well….watch live tming for any of the Superbike races by logging onto www.worldsbk.com

September 12th:Matt has a suprise overseas visitor and also seeks MRI scan for left shoulder…more

September 10th:Cameron Stronach World Superstock 1000 rider is home on some R&R before heading back to Rome and then France to ride at Magny Cours.  Will catch up with Cameron for an update on his last race at Donnington and what he is considering for 2009.

September 4th:  Matt Battista Trust Fundraising Event October 25th organised by Coastal Motorcycle Club…. click here

September 4th: MEDIA RELEASE….MCRCWA

September 2nd:  Cameron Stronach riding for Team O Six Kawasaki Supported flew out Monday 1st September to ride in the World Superstock 1000 series at Donnington Sunday 7th September.  Murray Stronach (Cam’s dad) leaves Wednesday as Technical Advisor to Cameron.  Stronach’s will return to Perth Wednesday 10th and Cameron will head back to Europe on the 29th September to ride at Magny Cours October 5th.  He will stay in Europe until the final round in Portugal - Portimeo circuit November 2nd…more on that later.
Hey Cam…..clocking up those “frequent flyer points”……Skiing in New Zealand is looking good.
Watch live timing for any of the races this weekend by logging onto www.worldsbk.com

August 31st:  Matt had his first visit home for a day after spending 9 weeks in Hospital..more news

August 23rd:  Rider report from 2008 Winner of The Chad Peters Junior Road Racing Series….Aiden Hopkins

August 19th:  Matt Battista Trust is now in operation for further details.. click here

August 14th: Tommy Hatton # 76 race report from Sunday 10th Rd 4 …. click here

August 12th:   The Matt Battista Trustwill be signed next week and all details will be posted on this site. 

August 12th:   HCMC Round 5 Sunday 17th at Wanneroo.  Junior Racer Aiden Hopkins #14 be will be crowned winner of The Chad Peters Junior Road Racing Series.  Go and support the final round of club champs for 2008….more

August 10th: Rilusi Motorcycles WA State Road Racing Championships Rnd 4 Superbike winner of the day Ben Stronach # 35 with 3 from 3…Chris Galbraith # 88 2nd and Kevin Boulton # 96 3rd. 
BHS Engineering Supersport Championship winner on the day was Adam Senior with 3 from 3 wins and he leads the Championship.  Cameron Keevers # 20 (Reece Bancell winner) made an appearance whilst in Perth for a few weeks on a bike prepared by Allect Services and came 2nd on the day with 58 points.  3rd was our very own Tommy Hatton 56 points.  More information in next weeks West Australian by John Innes.  All race results … Natsoft

August 7th: Update on Matt Battista - BHS would like to thank all for the wonderful support given to Matt and his family.  Trust Fund for Matt is almost complete - fundraising activities will begin October …so watch this space for more news.  Matt will in the coming weeks have his own blog so you will be able to find out direct from the Maulla himself. Should you wish to offer assistance in future fundraising … contact Myra via email racing@bhsengineering.com.au

August 6th: Don’t forget some of the best local racing in WA at Barbagallo Raceway Sunday 10th Rd 4 of the State Championship presented by Rilusi Motorcycles. details

August 5th:  Cameron Stronachcomes home for a Month after riding at Brands Hatch in World Superstock 1000.  He will leave September 1st to continue in the next Round of the WSBK at Donnington September 7th.

July 16th:  Reminder - World Superstock 1000 Cameron Stronach rides Sunday 20th July in Brno for Team O Six Kawasaki, check out “live” results on www.worldsbk.com

MotoGP - USA GP check out Chanel 10 for coverage times.

July 15th:   Visitors information - Matt Battista - is now located in Block St George, Ward 11, room “L” Shenton Park Perth WA

July 15th:  Saturday 12th of July - Round 4 of the Chad Peters Junior Road Racing Series at the Collie motorplex Aiden Hopkins race report…click here

July 11th:  Happy Birthdayto Matt Battista who celebrates his 32nd birthday today.  Matt is now in Shenton Park Rehabilitation unit Ward 11 room F.  Family would like to thank everyone for all their support and encouragement. 

July 6th:   News on Matt Battista …family have said he is in better spirits and he is healing well from the other injuries.  BHS Engineering along with Five Star Yamaha will be arranging the Trust Fund and Charity Licence to ensure that all donations can be lodged…keep watching for more news..Big Thanks to Trevor Hedge on his story in the Sunday Times.

July 5th: Cameron Stronach crashed in testing at Brno this weekend….Cameron tells us that the bike was destroyed.  Thankfully Stronach walked away with no injuries and Team O Six have  another test set for Sunday 13th for 1000 rider Cameron and 600 rider Alex Lowes.  The boys will stay in Czech until the Superbike Championship round 18-20th July.

June 30th:    Our very own team member WA Superbike Champion and 26 time WA Motocross Champion Matt Battista had a major crash during round three of the WA Superbike Championship at Wanneroo Raceway on Sunday, June 29.

The race incident was major and Matt was transported to Joondalup Hospital before being transferred to Royal Perth Hospital with major spinal injuries.

Matt has sustained a dislocated shoulder, a broken shoulder and a number of broken ribs but the spinal injuries were the major concern.

On Monday Matt underwent an MRI scan which unfortunately confirmed the initial prognosis of paraplegia.

We here at BHS Engineering are shattered and will be behind the Battista family to provide ongoing support at this difficult time. 

June 26th:  Best racing in the State…..Come along to Barbagallo Raceway this Sunday 29th June and see our very own BHS Racing #1 Matt Battista ride to keep his 23 point lead in the championship and Local lap record from WA riders Ben Stronach. Mark Schnierer and Chris Galbraith…who will be fighting to catch up with Matt.   Also on board the BHS team is Supersport Rider Tommy Hatton #76 in his debute season for the team coming back to Round 3 after sustaining a shoulder injury and slight concussion at Rd 2.   Although still some discomfort in the shoulder he is cleared to ride and his number one bike is on song..along with his number 2 bike preped and ready for the wet.  Tommy has the package to gain much needed points.  With the weather predicting a WET weekend…the team are excited.

June 25th:  MEDIA RELEASE:  Click here.. MCRCWA Round 3 this weekend…and looks to be a wet one…which only holds for the most exciting racing…come along.

June 24th:   Cameron Stronach rides June 29th at World Superstock 1000 FIM Cup….
click here to see race results….race begins 10:40 European Time of course.

June 21st: Hurdles in the fast lane - Story by John Innes.

June 20th:  Autotrader story by John Innes….on Cameron Stronach’s return to Europe.

June 20th:  Exciting stuff to be seen at Barbagallo Raceway on Sunday 29th June Rd 3 State Championship presented by Rilusi Motorcycles.  See heart pumping racing from BHS Racings very own riders Matt Battista - 2007 Superbike State Champion and currect Local Lap Record Holder along with fellow team rider Tommy Hatton # 76 returning from Injury after Rd 2 of the WA BHS Engineering Supersport Championship.  Both riders are fit, bikes are prepaired and ready to rock.  Don’t forget to check out how Cameron Stronach - 2 times WA Supersport Champion and supported by BHS Engineering is doing in Europe…click here for updates.

June 19th:   June 29th Rd 3 State Championships presented by Rilusi Motorcycles:
Practice from 9am - 11am Racing from 11.30am 17 event programme of superbikes, supersport, superstocks, Clubman and Formula 2 plus Sidecars.
Tickets at the Gate : Entry Adults $20 (incl. programme) Seniors $10 Children 15 yrs and under free. Free walk in entry to Pit paddock. Catering on site pit paddock area. Grassed viewing areas (no animals allowed exception guide dogs) Disabled parking & viewing area.
Barbagallo Raceway Wanneroo end of Wattle Ave, off Old Yanchep Rd, off Joondalup Drive….click here for more information.

June 15th:  Young Junior Rider Aiden Hopkins does it again in Round 3 of The Chad Peters Junior Series…check out his race report on a wet and windy day..click here

May 27th:  Young Junior Rider Aiden Hopkins..gives us his Story from Sunday May 25th Round 2 of the Chad Peters Junior Series at Barbagallo.  Look out for this young rider as he is only 14 yrs old and can give us reports far in front of superior riders and more than his peers..well done Aiden.

May 26th:   Round 2 Rilusi Motorcycles State Championship Sunday May 18th Race Report … click here

May 20th:  Congratulations to Matt Battista from all at BHS for bringing back the Local Lap Record and taking out 3 from 3 wins on the day…check out results.  Not so good a day for new rider Tommy Hatton after 4 leading laps in race 1 he crashed out in the basin.  Unfortunately Tommy sustained shoulder and head injury that put him out for the rest of the meeting.  Tommy called us later that night and was home resting a broken collarbone.  He will be back fighting fit for Round 3.  Congratulations to Adam Senior who is undefeated in the last 2 rounds and has had 6 from 6 wins.  Next race meeting will be fantastic with Ben Stronach ready to fight back his championship points and Tommy determined to make it into the top 3.  Click to access race event dates…mcrcwa 

May 14th:  MCRCWA Media Release for May 18th Rd 2 of Rilus Motorcycles State Road Racing Championships at Barbagallo Raceway….click here

May 14th:  World Superstock Rider Reports from Monza - Cameron Stronach # 57

May 11th:  HOT PRESS- World Superstock Rider Cameron Stronach finished 21st out of 40 riders at Round 3 of the World Superstock 1000 FIM Cup in Monza.  Fastest lap 1:53.073 on Team O Six Kawasaki Supported ZX-10R.  Cameron returns to Perth on Wednesday 14th for a well earned R & R…click here for Results.

May 11th:  Check out MCRCWAfor details of Round 2 of Rilusi 2008 State Roadracing Championships.  Also mark in Diary Racecraft Monday June 2nd…Cameron Stronach all the way from Italy riding in the World Superstock FIM Cup…brought home by BHS Engineering for some R & R.  Along with his brother WA Superbike rider Ben Stronach, both boys will be there as coaches on the day.   Why not sign up today and meet the lads and chat about road racing.

April 30th:  Cameron Stronach reports on Rd 2 of The Superstock 1000 FIM Cup at Assen..click here

April 30th:  Junior rider Aiden Hopkins #14 Race Report from 27th April at Barbagallo 

April 29th:  MCRCWA round one Race Report.. 

April 20th:  HOT LAPat Barbagallo Racetrack with “The Maula”Matt Battista

April 19th:Reminder to all WA riders for the up and coming WA State Superbike Championship….check out MCRCWAfor all the news on this event.  This is a two day event…Saturday 26th is compulsory to practice and qualify…should you not make Saturday then come along to race Sunday but be prepared to be at the back of the grid.  This will be one of the best events as the Juniors are racing and they are our future champions.  BHS Engineering offers support to young Junior rider # 14 Aiden Hopkins. 
Click on Riders Profile & Race Reports to find out more about this Junior Champion. 

April 17th:Cameron Stronach Valencia Round One Report by John Innes….click here

April 11th: BHS Racing have a new team member - Tommy Hatton who joins us riding the Yamaha R6.  Tommy brings years of experience and was 2nd in the 2007 WA State Supersport Championship.  Tommy will be out to Win for BHS Racing in the 2008 Supersport Championship…….click here for more information on WA racing events.

March 10th:  TIP: How to view Team O Six website from Italian to English - find the page and then right click the mouse - select “page info” - select “translate this page to English”.  Note: does not work with all website pages.