May 2013
Reece Bancell Memorial Assoc/MRRDA Auction dinner - July 13th
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January 2013
Reece Bancell Scholarship now supports the MRRDA series
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August 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the cessation of the Reece Bancell Scholarship for the immediate and foreseeable future.

It is now 9 years on from Reece’s tragic accident on August 31, 2003, and we thought that losing Reece and trying to keep his memory alive through the Scholarship and the Association would get a little easier with time, when in fact it has not.

Particularly over the past two years we have found it increasingly difficult to be directly involved with the sport and only reached this decision to not continue over many, many months of contemplation.

The Reece Bancell Scholarship, along with the Reece Bancell Association has, we believe, created a huge “leg-up” for many aspiring champions as well as providing safety and support to Race Safe, Team Medical, Phillip Island race track, and many, many others in safety and counseling services.

The list of Scholarship winners almost reads like a who’s who of the current crop of Aussie Road Racers.

2004
Gareth Jones – 2010 Dutch Superbike Champion, and leading contender in the German IDM Superbike Championship. Gareth still flies the flag for Reece, wearing the distinctive  logo on his leathers.

2005
Dan Figueiredo – huge potential but decided on a more lucrative career as an Engineer!!

2006
Christan Casella – Regular Top 3 Supersport rider in the Australian Championships

2007
Cameron Keevers – Top 10 ASBK Supersport, WA Superbikes
Jed Metcher – MRRDA 125 Reece Bancell Championship Winner.  European 600 Superstock Champion now competing in the WSBK Supersport Championship

2008
Ryan Dymond – 2009 3rd ASBK 600 Superstock
Andy Lawson – 2009 MRRDA 125 Reece Bancell Championship Winner, 600 Superstock BSB

2009
Rick Olson – 2010 ASBK 600 Superstock Champion while under the Scholarship program, and now full Yamaha factory rider
Jack Miller – 2010 MRRDA 125 Reece Bancell Championship Winner, now top 10 Moto3 rider in MotoGP

2010
Mike Jones – 2011 ASBK 600 Superstock Champion while under the Scholarship program, and now full Yamaha factory rider.

2011
Michael Lockhart – after a very difficult start to the 2012 season, is now proving his worth in 600 Superstock and will surely be a regular top 3 contender and future champion in the ensuing years.

It is also interesting to note that both Gareth and Jed raced for the MTM Superstock Team in Europe and now Mike Jones has the same opportunity at the next WSBK 600 Superstock race with MTM – certainly confirming that the Reece Bancell Scholarship produced very worthy riders, and well looked upon by International Teams.

 We also sincerely thank all those partners and supporters of the Scholarship, many of whom also supported Reece in his racing, from Juniors to Supersport. It has been wonderful to have you through all these years.

The following have assisted us with their continued support and provision of their excellent products and services at all times, without hesitation.

In alphabetical order:

Anderson Stands – Chris Anderson
Andy Offer
Bike photos – Keith Muir
Café Racer – SA
Cameron Donald
Champions Ride Days – Scott & Nicole
Don Stafford Motorcycles – Don Stafford
Formula Xtreme – Terry & Gloria
Goodridge Brake Pads and Lines – John Stamnas,
Gary Flood
Geoff Braddock
Graeme Noonan
Greg Fairthorne – ASR Performance Motorcycles
Honda – Tony Hinton, Paul Free,
IEG – Daniel and Yarrive
Link International - Motul, RK, JTS, – Brenden , Mark and Dean
Marty Dowd
Mat Mladin Imports – Joe Rocket, Yoshimura
Monza Imports - AGV, Alpinestars, Dunlop - John Chiodo, Darren, Gary, Andrew
Motorcycling Australia
Peels Leathers – Peter & Michelle Foster
Peter & Pat Galvin - Metzeler
Phil Astley – Plastyk Studios Web Design
Racers Edge – Greg & Julie Maher
Rick Wilkinson
Simon Siounis – Picture Me Rolling, NF Importers
Sportsbike – Peter Martin
Suzuki – Perry Morison, Phil Tainton
Sydney City Motorcycles – Mick Lye, Ian Pero
Tony Armstrong – Springwood Suzuki
Tony Hatton
Tony Marasco
Whites Products – Craig White
Yamaha – John Redding and YRT, Cheryl Muldoon

Without these people and their products and services, Reece and the Reece Bancell Scholarship could never have been so successful.

We thank everyone sincerely, and continue to be amazed by the support everyone gives to us.

Thank You,
David & Jill Bancell

Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MICHAEL LOCKART
March 2012 – Eastern Creek
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The Reece Bancell Scholarship is pleased to announce the winner for the 2012 Road Race Season, 16 year old rider Michael Lockart.
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MIKE JONES WINS AUSTRALIAN 600 SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP!
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Come along to our first ever fun filled Trivia Night
The Metro Hotel Ipswich International, 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane), Ipswich, Qld on Friday 3rd June 2011, commencing at 6.30 pm
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The Adelaide Dinner & Auction
Adelaide Enterprise House, 136 Greenhill Road, Unley on 30th of July 2011 at 6:30pm
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A date for the diary...
Saturday 26th November 2011 at the Epping Club for our 8th annual dinner, details to follow soon...

Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MIKE JONES
APRIL 2011 – Round 3 DARWIN
PERFECT SCORE & LAP RECORD AGAIN!
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Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MIKE JONES
Southern Downs Challenge – Morgan Park
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Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MIKE JONES
Eastern Creek AFX-SBK Series – Rd1
Mixed Fortunes!!
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Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MIKE JONES
Symmons Plains, February 2010
HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
- POLE POSITION
- 3 WINS FROM 3 STARTS
- NEW SUPERSTOCK 600 LAP RECORD!!!
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Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - MIKE JONES
Phillip Island, February 2010
WHAT A START TO THE 2011 SEASON!!
- POLE POSITION
- 2 WINS FROM 2 STARTS
- NEW SUPERSTOCK 600 LAP RECORD!!!
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RBMA Highlights for 2010
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2011 Reece Bancell Scholarship Winner

MIKE JONES

Suzuki RACESAFE Medical Team gets a helping hand
The Reece Bancell Memorial Association has a long history of supporting rider safety via equipment donations and fund raising for Motorsport Medical teams around the country. Their support of the Suzuki RACESAFE Medical Team extends over many years with a constant dedication to rider safety. Click here to read more

THE REECE BANCELL SCHOLARSHIP
CONGRATULATES
2009 Scholarship Recipient
RICK OLSON
for winning the
2009 AUSTRALIAN 600 SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP
Well Done RICK!!! – we are all proud of you!!!

Listen to the interview with Jill Bancell on Ride Rage Radio regarding the Official Charity for the MotoGP on the 15th-18th October.

The Australian Grand Prix Corporation has announced the Reece Bancell Memorial
Association (RBMA) as the official charity of the 2009 Iveco Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

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And don't forget to come and visit us at the GP Expo!

The Reece Bancell Association and The Reece Bancell Scholarship congratulates Gareth Jones – 2009 Dutch Superbike Champion (the inaugural winner of the Reece Bancell Scholarship)

Well done Gareth – we are all proud of you!!!

Gareth Jones racing the BMW in Sept German IDM Championship
Gareth came 11th in Race 1 and 10th in Race 2

Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - Round 5 Mallala
ROUND WIN – CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD!
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Gareth Jones the August 2009 German IDM Superbike Championships

Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - Round 4 Eastern Creek
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Reece Bancell Scholarship Press Release - RICK OLSON May 2009 – Round 3 QLD
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The Reece Bancell Scholarship inaugural winner Gareth Jones in Europe – follow Gareth’s progress at  http://www.rtmotorsports.eu/index.php?taal=en

"Reece 3" stickers are now available. Go to our feedback page to enquire about ordering some to help support the Association