It was fantastic to welcome championship racing back to Monster Mountain as South Wales MXC reached the halfway stage of its 2026 series.
Race Report and Images by South West MXC
With challenging weather conditions threatening to disrupt proceedings in the build-up to the event, the Monster Mountain track crew worked hard to ensure the meeting went ahead. Their efforts were rewarded with a great day of motocross action across the youth and adult categories.
From the youngest 50cc Auto Rippers to the experienced veterans and MX1 experts, there was no shortage of close racing, spectacular jumping and impressive individual performances throughout the day. With valuable championship points up for grabs, every race counted as the series headed towards its final stages.
50cc Auto Big Wheel
The youngest racers kicked things off in typical fashion, going flat out from the moment the gate dropped! Ethan Thomas, aboard the number 16 machine, was in sparkling form, producing a faultless display to secure maximum points with three race victories.
While Thomas controlled proceedings at the front, the battle for the remaining podium positions was much closer. Charlie Jamieson secured second overall with 122 points, just three clear of Roczen Hickey, who completed the podium in third. Osian Jones took fourth, followed by Haydn Pottenger in fifth, with Reggie Webb completing the top six.
Overall Results – 50cc Auto Big Wheel
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Thomas | 135 |
| 2 | Charlie Jamieson | 122 |
| 3 | Roczen Hickey | 119 |
| 4 | Osian Jones | 114 |
| 5 | Haydn Pottenger | 107 |
| 6 | Reggie Webb | 76 |
50cc Auto Small Wheel
The Small Wheel category produced some of the most entertaining racing of the meeting, with three different race winners demonstrating just how competitive the class has become. Amiyah Gabrielle Haughton showed the boys the fastest way around Monster Mountain, securing the overall victory following a determined performance. Theo Hancock was another rider in impressive form, claiming second overall, just four points behind Haughton.
Jacob Perkins completed the podium in third with 116 points.
One of the standout performances came from Nate Eynon, who delivered a dominant victory in the final moto. Unfortunately, a non-finish in the opening race proved costly, dropping him to 11th overall despite his race-winning pace. Tommi Lewis claimed fourth overall, with AJ O’Connor fifth. Dre Haughton secured sixth, just one point ahead of Henry Chamley. Jesse Watson finished eighth, narrowly ahead of Halle Morgan, with Tatum Hickey completing the top ten.
Overall Results – 50cc Auto Small Wheel
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amiyah Gabrielle Haughton | 129 |
| 2 | Theo Hancock | 125 |
| 3 | Jacob Perkins | 116 |
| 4 | Tommi Lewis | 109 |
| 5 | AJ O’Connor | 107 |
| 6 | Dre Haughton | 101 |
| 7 | Henry Chamley | 100 |
| 8 | Jesse Watson | 97 |
| 9 | Halle Morgan | 96 |
| 10 | Tatum Hickey | 91 |
| 11 | Nate Eynon | 87 |
65cc Youth
If there was one rider who deserved the description of a class act at Round 3, it was Eli Reynolds! Reynolds was absolutely flying around Monster Mountain, demonstrating exceptional confidence and speed as he cleared some of the circuit’s biggest tabletops, including jumps that challenged riders in the adult categories! Three convincing race victories secured the maximum 135 points and a dominant overall win.
Ellis Owen was equally impressive in securing second overall with 126 points, demonstrating consistency throughout the meeting! Behind the leading pair, the fight for the final podium position could hardly have been closer.
Lewis Tobin and Albert Trewartha finished tied on 111 points, with Tobin taking third overall courtesy of his stronger final race result. Freddy Jones was just four points behind in fifth, while another tie-break was required to separate Kaylum Clark and Keenan Jones, both finishing on 106 points. Clark secured sixth ahead of Jones in seventh, with Rowan Nation, Kai Germain and Ted Davies completing the top ten.
Overall Results – 65cc Youth
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Reynolds | 135 |
| 2 | Ellis Owen | 126 |
| 3 | Lewis Tobin | 111 |
| 4 | Albert Trewartha | 111 |
| 5 | Freddy Jones | 107 |
| 6 | Kaylum Clark | 106 |
| 7 | Keenan Jones | 106 |
| 8 | Rowan Nation | 101 |
| 9 | Kai Germain | 98 |
| 10 | Ted Davies | 97 |
| 11 | Teddy Collier | 89 |
| 12 | Deliah Hardy | 59 |
| 13 | Noah Webber | 28 |
85cc Small Wheel
Efan Jones, aboard the number 16 Kawasaki, was in commanding form throughout the meeting. Jones produced three race victories to secure maximum points and the overall win with an impressive display of speed and control. Coltan Jasper claimed second overall, recording 84 points.
Overall Results – 85cc Small Wheel
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Efan Jones | 135 |
| 2 | Coltan Jasper | 84 |
85cc Big Wheel
Parker Thomas was another rider who simply could not be caught at Monster Mountain. Thomas dominated all three motos, clearing away from the opposition to secure maximum points and a convincing overall victory. Arthur Trewartha was consistently strong throughout the day, taking second overall with 126 points.
The battle for the final podium position provided plenty of excitement, with Kai Churchward and Luca Davies locked in a day-long contest. Churchward eventually secured third overall following a decisive final moto, finishing just two points ahead of Davies. Phoenix Denner completed the top five despite suffering clutch problems following the opening race.
Overall Results – 85cc Big Wheel
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parker Thomas | 135 |
| 2 | Arthur Trewartha | 126 |
| 3 | Kai Churchward | 118 |
| 4 | Luca Davies | 116 |
| 5 | Phoenix Denner | 36 |
125cc Youth
There is something special about the sound of screaming 125cc two-strokes around a motocross circuit, and the youth riders certainly put on a show! Gwion Davies, aboard his Yamaha, was outstanding throughout the meeting, taking three race victories and maximum points.
James Peters proved to be Davies’ closest challenger, gradually closing the gap as the day progressed. Despite Peters increasing the pressure during the later races, Davies held firm to secure the overall victory. Charlie Stonelake delivered a consistent performance to claim third overall, while Rio Davies finished fourth and Tyler Evans completed the top five.
Overall Results – 125cc Youth
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gwion Davies | 135 |
| 2 | James Peters | 126 |
| 3 | Charlie Stonelake | 118 |
| 4 | Rio Davies | 116 |
| 5 | Tyler Evans | 72 |
250f Youth
Estyn Rowsell was in superb form, combining outright speed with plenty of style to dominate the 250F Youth category. Rowsell entertained spectators with some spectacular whips over the Monster Mountain jumps on his way to three race victories and maximum points. Benny Evans secured second overall with 122 points following a strong and consistent performance.
Third-placed Leiland James endured a difficult conclusion to his day. Having been running second throughout the meeting, James suffered a heavy crash in the final moto. Fortunately, he was eventually able to remount and make his way back to the paddock. Despite the setback, James retained third overall ahead of Luie Lewis, with Benjamin ‘Benno’ Rowland completing the top five.
Overall Results – 250F Youth
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estyn Rowsell | 135 |
| 2 | Benny Evans | 122 |
| 3 | Leiland James | 84 |
| 4 | Luie Lewis | 78 |
| 5 | Benjamin ‘Benno’ Rowland | 38 |
MX1 Expert
The MX1 Expert category provided some of the fastest and most spectacular action of the meeting, with Sean Mahoney (#411) delivering an outstanding performance. Mahoney was the fastest rider on track, combining impressive race pace with spectacular jumping skills. His huge, laid-over pancake-style jumps provided plenty of entertainment for the spectators as he secured maximum class points.
Bailey Hodges, aboard the number 52 machine, claimed second overall with 124 points, while Nathan Maynard completed the podium just two points behind. With the expert riders competing alongside several other adult classes, spectators were treated to some fascinating battles throughout the field.
Overall Results – MX1 Expert
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Mahoney | 135 |
| 2 | Bailey Hodges | 124 |
| 3 | Nathan Maynard | 122 |
Vets 35+
Rob Lewis demonstrated that experience and outright speed make a formidable combination. Lewis looked exceptionally smooth throughout the day, securing maximum class points and finishing second on track in each of the combined adult motos. Marc Davidson provided plenty of entertainment aboard his Super Evo Honda, complete with his unmistakable Ronnie Mac shirt. Davidson secured second overall with three consistent second-place class finishes.
Overall Results – Veterans 35+
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Lewis | 135 |
| 2 | Marc Davidson | 126 |
Vets 45+
Phillip Jones (#19) flew the flag for the experienced riders with an impressive performance aboard his two-stroke Suzuki. Jones demonstrated that age is no barrier to competitive motocross, mixing it with several of the younger competitors in the combined adult races. Three class victories secured maximum points and the overall win.
Overall Results – Veterans 45+
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Jones | 135 |
Clubman
Joshua Descombe was another rider who left Monster Mountain with a perfect scorecard. Descombe secured three class victories and maximum points, producing some impressive jumping along the way to entertain the spectators.
Rhys Brown claimed second overall with 126 points following three consistent rides.
Overall Results – Clubman
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Descombe | 135 |
| 2 | Rhys Brown | 126 |
Steady Adults
The Steady Adults category delivered another entertaining day of racing, although there was very little that could be described as steady about the pace at the front! Rhys Jones was the rider to beat, recording three race victories to take maximum points. James Roberts, aboard his Suzuki, pushed Jones particularly hard during the final moto but ultimately had to settle for second overall with 126 points. Iwan Davies completed the podium in third with 116 points.
Robert Howgate produced an impressive performance aboard his electric motocross machine to secure fourth overall, demonstrating how electric motorcycles are increasingly finding their place alongside conventional petrol-powered machines in grassroots competition. Ben Sullivan, aboard the number 03 KTM, finished fifth, with Jamie Jenkins completing the top six.
Overall Results – Steady Adults
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys Jones | 135 |
| 2 | James Roberts | 126 |
| 3 | Iwan Davies | 116 |
| 4 | Robert Howgate | 110 |
| 5 | Ben Sullivan | 80 |
| 6 | Jamie Jenkins | 36 |
South Wales MXC takes a major step forward with KWIQR Digital Signing-on
Away from the racing, Round 3 also marked an important milestone for South Wales MXC and the wider grassroots motorsport community. The event became the club’s first meeting to operate its complete competitor signing-on process digitally through the new KWIQR app.
Developed to simplify event administration, KWIQR enables riders and families to create digital profiles, store important competitor information, manage licence details, book events and sign the necessary event declarations digitally.
On arrival, competitors simply present their QR code to be scanned at signing-on, allowing event officials to verify their details and issue the appropriate wristbands without repeating traditional paperwork.
The first full live test at Monster Mountain provided valuable real-world feedback and demonstrated the potential to significantly reduce administrative workloads for clubs, officials and competitors alike.
With the platform continuing to evolve, South Wales MXC is looking forward to building upon this initial milestone at future meetings. Competitors are encouraged to download KWIQR, complete their profiles and use the app to book upcoming South Wales MXC events.
Download KWIQR:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/kwiqr/id6737980912
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.surgery.swiftpass
Round 4 – The Championship continues
With Round 3 now complete, the South Wales MXC championship has reached its halfway stage, and the battle for championship honours is beginning to intensify. Attention now turns to Round 4 on Saturday 24 October 2026, with riders encouraged to secure their entries through the KWIQR app. With valuable championship points still available, there is plenty to race for across all classes.
South Wales MXC would like to extend a huge thank you to Darren Lewis and the entire Monster Mountain track crew for their hard work preparing the venue, particularly following the difficult weather conditions in the build-up to the event. Thanks also go to the riders, parents, families, marshals, officials, medical team, volunteers and everyone else who helped make Round 3 another successful event.
The club continues to welcome both returning competitors and new riders to its events, with a focus on accessible, competitive and enjoyable motocross racing for all ages and abilities.
Keep up with South West MXC
For the latest championship news, event information, visit:
Website: www.southwalesmxc.co.uk
Facebook: @southwalesmxc
Instagram: @southwalesmxc
Event bookings: KWIQR App
Riders, families and photographers are also encouraged to share their photographs and videos from the event and tag South Wales MXC on social media.
We look forward to seeing everyone back behind the start gate for Round 4!
