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The 2026 Weedon Pastoral Co. Burrungule 180 has brought the Burson Auto Parts Southern States Off Road Club Challenge to a close, with competitors celebrating event victories, championship honours and a season of racing.
Glenn and Blake Pike #75 took home the outright victory at Burrungule, finishing just 40 seconds ahead of last year’s event winner, Brendan Payne and David Munn #99. With a longer track and wet sections adding to the challenge, the narrow margin made the win even sweeter. Griffith Club President Dean Meginley and Lincoln Westerland #87 rounded out the outright podium in their Jimco Ultimate Buggy.
Jason Marks and Andrew Forbes #422 finished fourth outright and claimed the Class 4 event win, while Simon Evans and Sarah Harriss #636 completed the top five and took first in Class 6.
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While the Pikes celebrated the Burrungule 180 victory and Ultimate Class honours, Evan Lampard #184 finished his season as the 2026 Southern States Off Road Club Challenge outright champion. Daryl Nissen #164 secured second, with Tim Wilkinson taking third outright alongside the Class 6 championship win.
In the Ultimate Class championship standings, Dale Standen and Dean Westerland #92 claimed second, followed by Kevin and Callum Marsden #11 in third.
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Class 1 saw Steve and Jackson Crowe #158 take the Burrungule event win, ahead of Richard and Lauren Andrews #137 and David and Matthew Hall #134. In the Club Challenge championship, Lampard #184 claimed the class title, with Nissen #164 second and Adrian Coatsworth #180 third.
Class 2 competitors had extra rewards on offer at Burrungule thanks to the Black Bear Tyres Class 2 Cup. Shaun and Brydon Klingberg #258 took the Club Challenge class win and a generous $3,000 voucher. Jake and Hannah Stevenson #246 of Havachat Off Road Racing celebrated their first finish, securing second in class and a $2,000 voucher, while junior competitors Liam and Jye Williams #286 claimed third and a $1,000 voucher. All three prizes were generously donated by Black Bear Tyres Australia. Ryan Oldfield #223 also wrapped up his championship campaign with second in Class 2 for the Club Challenge.
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Class 4 delivered a change of order between the event and championship results. Marks and Forbes #422 took the Burrungule class win, with Darren and Bailee Mott finishing second. In the Club Challenge championship, Mott claimed the class title, Marks finished second and Peter Sibson #401, last year’s outright Club Challenge winner, rounded out the podium.
Perry and Lachie Compton #545 were another consistent pairing, taking first in Class 5 at both Burrungule and in the Club Challenge. Brenton Davey and Chevy Croker #548 followed them home in second in both competitions.
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Class 6 saw Brock and Beau Ely #669 finish second at Burrungule, with Aiden and Stacey Campagnolo #666 third. Wilkinson’s outstanding championship season saw him take the Class 6 title and third outright overall. Campagnolo finished second in the championship class standings, with Chloe Swatton #668 rounding out the podium.
Heath and Shelby Weedon #779 dominated Class 7, claiming the win at Burrungule and the Club Challenge championship. Brett and Christy Jorgensen #760 finished third at the event and second in the championship, while Brett and Mechelle Salau-Foster #777 took second at Burrungule and third in the championship.
Beames Racing Co’s Paul Beames and Mark Smith #808 secured both Class 8 victories, taking the top spot at Burrungule and in the Club Challenge.
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In Class 10, Jake Williamson #1042 continued his consistent form, claiming both class wins. A very proud moment for a single seat competitor. Peter and Sophie Tamblyn #1048 finished second in both competitions, while AT Racing’s Thomas Forssman and Sullivan Palmer #1005 took third at Burrungule. David Vallance #1021 rounded out the Club Challenge championship podium.
Matthew Salt and Casey Herrewyn #1123 were the sole Class 11 competitors on track over the weekend, making the most of their opportunity by taking the class win at Burrungule and in the Club Challenge.
2026 Club Challenge Special Awards
The season also recognised some outstanding individual achievements, with congratulations going to:
- Junior Driver: 1st Stephanie Terry, 2nd Jye Williams, 3rd Liam Williams
- Junior Navigator: 1st Blake Pike, 2nd Shelby Weedon, 3rd Matthew Hall
- Lady Driver of the Year: Chloe Swatton
- Lady Navigator: Stacey Campagnolo
- Tough Year Award: Jason Pye
- Best Event: Burrungule 180
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The Limestone Coast Off-Road Club would like to thank all officials, volunteers and everyone who helped prepare, run and pack up the Burrungule 180. Their hard work and dedication are what make race weekends like this possible.
Thank you also to the 2026 sponsors for their continued support, and to Into the Mooring and Travel Cup for keeping competitors and spectators fed and hydrated throughout the event.
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Finally, thank you to every competitor, team, family member and spectator who supported the Burrungule 180 and the Southern States Off Road Club Challenge throughout the 2026 season.
Congratulations to all event winners, championship placegetters and award recipients. Whether you’re looking to compete or volunteer, start planning for 2027 and get involved in another great season of the Southern States Off Road Club Challenge. We look forward to doing it all again next year!
AORRA Publicity Officer
Amelia Chasemore
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