Dubbo Dirt Bike Club pitches in for Lifeline Central West

The Mac Daddy Cup commemorates local dirt bike rider, Mitch Mackay, who passed away in 2015 after a battle with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

Dubbo Dirt Bike Club donates all the proceeds from the day to support local charities, raising over $1,200 at this year's event to support the great work done through Lifeline Central West.

In the Mac Daddy Cup shoot-out feature race 16-year-old Fox lead from the front to take out the $1,000 cheque for first place, with 17-year-old Blake Hollis collecting $400 for second place. Local youngster Brock Deveson finished with the $300 third place cheque in his debut senior race, while Cobar's Greg Prisk collected $200 for fourth and Dylan McNabb rounded out the placings with $100 for fifth place.

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The top placed female in the shoot-out was Kaitlyn Hall who collected the female winner's cheque of $300 for her efforts, followed by 16-year-old Emma Geale with the $200 cheque for second place.

Collecting her winner's cheque Hall said she was happy with the win on her debut in the seniors.

"It's great to be back racing and get a win in my first senior race on my home track, and great to support a good cause like the Mac Daddy Cup" said the 16-year old.

Fox backed up his win in the shoot-out with a dominant clean sweep of the MX1 450cc class, MX2 250cc class and All Powers A Grade class, leading every lap of every race.

Blake Hollis wasn't too far behind though, picking up trophies for second place in all three senior classes.

16-year-old Brock Deveson rounded out the podium with third place finishes in the MX2 250cc class and All Powers A Grade class.

In B Grade All Powers, Ben Barlow took the win ahead of Jeremy Waters, with Alex Mendham finishing third on the podium in his return to racing.

In other results, Mark cook finished on the top step of the podium in the Over 35's class, with Jacob Stephenson in second and Wes Barnes in third place.

Geale and Hall continued their battle in the Women's class, exchanging the lead several times throughout their races, with Hall getting the upper hand to take the victory.

Hunter Collins, Justin Harrow and Jake Greenhalgh battled it out all day in the Junior 250cc class, with Collins getting the win, Harrow finishing second, and Greenhalgh rounding out the points in third place.

Collins proved too strong for Harrow in the Junior 125cc class, with Liam Jackson finishing in third place.

A great display of sportsmanship was shown in the Junior 125cc class with several riders stopping mid-race to help an injured rider who had fallen from his bike.

Mudgee's Tom O'Dwyer picked up the win in the Under 16's 85cc class, ahead of Ty Henderson in second and Connor Richards who finished in third place.

In the Under 12's 85cc class, Jack Deveson collected the trophy for first place, with Ryan Eade in second and Jake Doyle rounding out the placings.

Eade and Deveson pushed each other in the Under 12's 65cc class, with Deveson finishing on top, Eade in second and Nate Henderson collecting third.

Jake Doyle took out first place in the Under 9's 65cc class, followed by Will Cale of Narromine in second and Tyler Eade in third position.

Eade was too strong in the 50cc High Powers class, with Balin Hartas coming home in second and Riley Stephens rounding out the placings.

The Harrow's Transport Encouragement Award was won by Carter Beech of Bathurst.

Dubbo Dirt Bike Club president Rebecca Eade said she was happy with the day given the Covid-19 restrictions.

"It's been a difficult year for the club because of Covid-19 but we're happy to see a good crowd of riders and spectators out here today supporting the club, the Mackay family & Lifeline Central West" she said.

"It was great to see Blake Fox and Kaitlyn Hall winning the shoot-out feature race this year. They are both youngsters who have risen through the junior ranks of the club and made their senior debuts this year" she continued.

Reflecting on the event Mitch's father, Jamie Mackay, said he was happy the event was supporting those in need.

"It's a very emotional and difficult day for our family but it's great for the club to remember Mitch and raise some money to help others in need through Lifeline" he said.

Cate Whiteley, Centre Manager for Lifeline Central West, said she was grateful the club chose to support Lifeline Central West and enjoyed the day at the races.

"I'm grateful for the generosity of the club and their support for Lifeline Central West" she commented.

"The Mac Daddy Cup is a great way to recognise and remember Mitch Mackay, and I've seen some brilliant sportsmanship today and there's a great family atmosphere here at the club" she continued.

Lifeline offers free and confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services to those in need and can be reached on 13 11 14.