The entry-level motocross sport has become a treasured pastime for Jay Court and his two sons, Maximus, 18, and 15-year-old Thor, and stepson Xavier Walsh.
Khanacross events are designed to be accessible to everyone regardless of experience level and offer an opportunity for competitors to practise car control and judgment skills in a safe and controlled environment.
The competition involves completing a program of tests in the shortest possible time without incurring penalties, and is a great way for beginner drivers to hone their skills and gain confidence behind the wheel.
Yet, Khanacross isn’t without its thrills.
Hitting top speeds of 140 km/h while drifting and wrangling a car isn’t easy, but Jay said that while it could be dangerous, he was proud of his sons for the way they conducted themselves on the track.
“It takes a lot of self-control and responsibility for these young kids to jump in and be competitive,” he said.
“Anyone can put their foot flat to the floor in a car, but they do it in a controlled manner.
“They have a responsibility to save the car from harm and themselves.
“It gives them a bit of confidence behind the wheel, as they go forward in their driving, simple little things like how the car will react to certain things they do.”
After being introduced to the sport at the beginning of 2025 and given a 2001 Subaru WRX by a friend, the Court family quickly joined the Deniliquin Sporting Car Club.
And they’ve been loving every second of it since.
“We only started at the beginning of the year and both of the boys have a bit of talent there,” Jay said.
“They’re just learning through the car and changing a few things as they go, but they’re both getting better and better.
“We had a mate down the road gave us the car, so we headed up to Deniliquin and became members up there, and the boys absolutely love it.”
Outside the monthly Autocross series meetings at Deniliquin, the Court family participated in the Victorian Khanacross Championships on Saturday, May 31.
Maximus took brotherly bragging rights and placed ninth, while Thor finished 11th.
Off the track, Jay said the family-oriented environment in Deniliquin and enthusiasm for the sport from his sons had made it a satisfying extracurricular for the family.
“It’s just a great family environment up there in Deni, which sucked us in,” he said.
“Everyone is willing to help, and they’re people who enjoy getting out there and having a good time in their cars.
“I’m also doing it with them and it’s just awesome and really good fun.
“For me, I love being able to do it with the boys. I’m not out there to break any records. I just like to jump in so I can relate to what they’re saying and do it together.”
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