SINCE opening its new ride park at the start of 2022, the Bombala Motorcross Club has established itself as one of the great country-based clubs.

The hardwork of Bombala Motorcross Club volunteers to provide a local setup for riders to home their skills, is reaping the rewards, following the success of two of the region’s most exciting riders.

Xander Paynter has finished in the NSW State Motorcross titles after impressive rises in the three rounds of the competition.

Taking on some of the best motorcross riders in the state, Paynter showed the might of Bombala to deliver three consistent efforts.

Paynter and fellow Bombala Motorcross Club rider, teenager Gabrielle Kidd, both headed for Lake Macquarie earlier this year for round one of the state senior and junior titles.

Competing in the MX3 C Class senior division, Paynter showed his skills to finish 11th in a strong field.

Kidd made a terrific start to her state titles campaign with a fifth placing in round one. Riding in the junior girls 13-16-year-old 125cc-250 class, she continued Bombala’s impressive run.

A series injury ended Kidd’s state title aspirations.

Following round one action in Lake Macquarie, riders headed a few weeks later to Hastings Valley.

Round two saw Paynter finish eighth in a higher class before a strong ride in Waggaa Wgga for the third and final round secured fifth place overall.

Melissa Kidd from the Bombala Motorcross Club commended both riders on their efforts.

"What a terrific effort from two local riders. They both train very hard and the club is proud of their achievements," Kidd said.

The Bombala Motorcross Club Marden Ride Park, located on the Delegate Road, attracts riders from Canberra, the Far South Coast, Shoalhaven and from across the Snowy Monaro.

Boasting three tracks, the park will allow local riders to train and compete within the region. Bombala Motorcross Club President John Paynter said the club is working hard to enhance its offerings.

“We’ve got plenty of families right here who will get a lot out of a ride park, but the sport is huge, and there are more and more people looking for somewhere to ride,” Paynter said.

“This has got the potential to bring a lot of people into the area. Ride parks and practice tracks are booming, and this one is the perfect size and location to really take off.”