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Definitely think a calendar is needed after this insane season. It’s really insane to see just how many events we have done through the year, the places we’ve gone, and the achievements we’ve accomplished. It really is insane to look back on and after a year like that, we can’t wait to see what 2026 will look like

As 2025 comes to a close, we thought we’d look back on the first half of the season, and when we started going through it we noticed just how many events we’ve done and I’ll say it’s pretty impressive, and this is only half. Stay tuned tomorrow for part 2 👀

Merry Christmas from the whole family here at Cove Motorsport, wishing everyone a joyful day 🎄

Some stories are hard to put into words, this is one of them.

In April 2023, our daughter Charlotte’s world changed forever after a devastating ATV accident as a passenger. What followed were complex surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and the reality of ongoing nerve damage and daily pain. For many, that would have been the end. For her, it became the start of learning how to fight differently.

She returned to elite netball. She returned to circuit racing. She returned with grit, resilience, and an unbreakable love for sport.

This year brought more challenges, playing through constant pain, being targeted on a known injury, and ultimately making the incredibly difficult decision to undergo further surgery. Not to step away, but in hope. Hope for relief. Hope for improvement. Hope for a future with less pain.

Last week she went back into surgery. Then, just days before Christmas, complications meant she faced a second operation in just over a week. Her hand is now in a cast, her recovery once again uncertain. And yet she remains unshaken. For an elite athlete, this journey is not just physical. It is mental, emotional, and relentless. But time and time again, she shows that setbacks do not stop her, they shape her.
No matter the outcome. No matter the timeline. No matter the challenge. She will rise. She will adapt. And she will continue to chase the sports she loves, netball and motorsport, with everything she has.

We are endlessly proud of her strength, courage, and refusal to quit.
To all of our supporters and partners, this is what resilience looks like. This is what commitment looks like. Athletes like her deserve protection, belief, and opportunity, not silence. Support matters, and it makes a difference. Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with her on this journey. ❤️🏁💪🏽

2025 has ended with an absolute banger with the Enduro at The Bend. Definitely a challenging couple of days but still couldn’t be prouder of what we could do considering. 
Thursday was practice 1 with Lachie jumping in a different excel and a completely new track. Straight away Lachie was able to find his feet setting consistent laps and able to point out things to help his co-driver Conner gain some speed. Onto day 2 and a quick setup change saw the car massively improve, both Lachie and Conner cutting their times by seconds. Qualifying for Conner, a new PB and a great drive of P41. Qualifying for Lachie and clutch issues lost power but still managing P41, a slight weight error saw the team start rear of grid by a couple of Kgs ( please help fatten Lachie up). After an inspection we found an oil leak had soaked the clutch causing issues, forcing us to DNS Race 1. A quick fix attempt got the car out for Race 2 with Conner starting in P43ish. A chaotic start and some good battles kept Conner in the fight making moves and driving awesome, especially with the clutch issue. The halfway pitstop was the start of Lachie’s stint coming out in P38. 35 minutes later after some great battles, lots of overtakes and a massive team effort, Lachie brought the car home P28, a whole 15+ positions gained across the race and a massive effort given the clutch issue. 
A massive thank you to , Conner and Emily for having Lachie in the car and letting him show Conner the analytical side of Motorsport and coach him ahead of the 2026 season. Also thank you to Bernie, Martyn from TSM, , , , and everyone else who helped us over the couple of days. 

Of course, massive thank you to all of our partners for helping us get here at the end of an insane season. That’s a wrap for 2025 with big things for next year!

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Wonderful article of the girls about their first year of racing, their history and what our family is all about!

So proud of you Charlotte and Ashleigh xx

Thank you Bridget Bell for the beautiful words 🥰

Some families come to the track for fun.

The Cove familybuilds their whole world around it.

Ashleigh and Charlotte Cove are in their rookie WA Excel Cup season — balancing school, netball, car prep, partnerships, and racecraft with a professionalism far beyond their years. Their story is one of resilience, teamwork, and the kind of family culture that makes grassroots motorsport special.

We spent the day with them at Wanneroo Raceway and left with hearts full.
Read their full feature here: https://girlstorque.com.au/cove-sisters/