New faces for ASM and trophies for its Champions 2011/12

This meeting was held for the first time at the new 'Kumpless Sportiv' located in Kirkop. Last year's AGM and EGM Minutes and the 2011/2012 audited accounts were unanimously approved by all present.

ASM members also approved all the 9 ASM Statute emends concerning the inclusion of other clubs as new ASM members. ASM President Mr. Deguara stated that this is another step forward towards ASM as the UEM-FIM recognised Federation for all motorcycling sport and tourism in Malta.

During his Annual Report ASM president clearly stated that ASM is heading and reached new horizons where now it is made possible for all Maltese Motorcycle riders to participate in any Italian and European Motorcycle Championships through ASM. ASM lately attended the UEM Motorcycling Congress in Belgrade - Serbia.

This year's AGM included nominations from new personnel to further assist the Association in the vast areas created for its sections. John Micallef, Francis J. Azzopardi and Charles Camilleri were elected as Vice-President, Assistant secretary and Assistant Treasurer respectively for the coming year. John B. Cassar an ex-motocross rider is now Secretary to the Trials section and President to the Motocross section respectively. The Ad-Interim Trials committee is now elected by the respective members and last year's Autocross Committee was re-confirmed for the coming championship year.

It's interesting to note that all newly elected committee members were voted more the quota required by the ASM Statute. This is a clear indication that ASM in general and the ASM sections in particular are being strengthened year after year.  ASM President thanked all executive members and the 'AGM Voting Commission' which was led by Mr. J. Anastasi for their good performance during the members voting period and vote counting process too. Special thanks were directed to the 'Kunsill Malti ghall iSport' who offered one of the Kirkop Complex Halls for ASM to hold its AGM.

Also on Saturday 28th and following the AGM, ASM organised a special evening get-together in honour of the ASM Pasta Poiatti Championship winners. This was held at Ta Zakku unique beautifully converted stone quarry in the limits of Siggiewi. During this ceremony ASM thanked all sponsors, supporters and competitors too. Main sponsor Mr Charles Buhagiar of Pasta Poiatti and Mr Lawrence Darmanin (Heavy plant co-ordinator) presented trophies to the 'Night Event' winners. The Autocross, Motocross and Trials Champions and Runner-Up's were also presented with special trophies and applause by fellow competitors. Firm Directors of Philip Agius & Sons and of Central Asphalt were also presented with mementos for their ASM support especially that of Track maintenance.

Quadbike riders were also presented with trophies for their racing during the night event. Joseph Falzon was runner-up to William Sant.

Gozo Autocross drivers accompanied by their families and supporters attended numerously for this special occasion. Gozo Autocross drivers were also presented with trophies for their participation during the Night Event at the ASM Tracks at Ta Qali.

First time Autocross Class 'A' Championship winner Christian Mark Galea on a Fiat Ritmo and Runner-Up Partick Cassar were presented with special Trophies. They will be running with Competition numbers 1 and 2 respectively in next season's championship.

Class 'B' Autocross Champion is Matthew Borg on an Opel Nova (14). His Runner-up is Mario Scicluna on an Opel Corsa (7).

Clayton Camilleri won his 5th Motocross Class 'A' eight event Championship on a KTM 250cc. His Runner-up is Carmel Borg on a Suzuki RM 250cc. Both riders are very fast on both dry and wet MX tracks. Clayton also won 3 in Class in MX2 in Cosenza FMI Championship.

Class B Motocross Champion is Turu Micallef and Runner-up is Charles Borg from Gozo. Both ride on Honda CRM 250cc bikes. The Youth section (Under 14 years) was won by Kyle Camilleri. Kyle rides a Suzuki 85cc MX bike.

The Trials Section which was revived after an 11 year Championship break. Class 'A' winner is young Damon Bonello on a GasGas. Runner-up is veteran Robert Caruana on another GasGas and young Gary Debono on a Montesa. The Class 'B' winner is David Dimech and Runner-Up is Wayne Zahra also on GasGas Trials bikes. Champions Group photos with ASM Officers were taken to commemorate this event.

Next ASM great evening event is scheduled for next September. The Highlight event will be the Annual Autocross Endurance Event which lasts one (1) hour of non stop racing with no less than 15 cars running on the ASM racetracks. Exact date to be published soon.