Motocross kicks off in Young

MOTOCROSS racing is back on again this Sunday, March 20 for the season opener.
Young Motorcycle Club is hosting their club race day and a large contingent of spectators and riders are expected to attend the track, with a large number of riders from the Canberra, Wagga, Goulburn, Leeton and Griffith areas, as well as Young district, expected to compete.

The day will start at 7.30am when all riders have to have their bikes scrutinized by officials before the 8.30am two-lap practice session. After this session it will be into the racing.

There will be a break for lunch around 12.30pm and racing normally finishes around 4pm.

All riders compete in three heats and riding ages range from five and six-year-olds in the Pee Wee juniors through to Open Men’s Class.

The club provides for great facilities with full canteen services serving hot food, coffee, cold food and drinks. There are also excellent toilet facilities and plenty of parking.

This provides for a great day for all participants, spectators and families.

If you haven’t been to a motor cross race day before it is worthwhile going down to ‘Bunyarra’, it is along the Grenfell Road, and all the fun and excitement of motor cross racing is guaranteed on the day.

The Club is always seeking new members so interested riders and parents who would like to see if motor cross is for them will be welcome to attend on the day to watch the racing and talk to the committee members, who are more than willing to answer any questions interested parents may have.

FLYING HIGH: Men’s Open 2010 competitors gave the Bunyarra track a good workout during competition heats. The track is expected to be every bit as good again this year, and high flying action like this is expected to be seen again this season.


Young Motorcycle Club caters for all ages both male and female from the junior Pee Wee kids, to novice, intermediate and open male and female riders, so has something to offer all ages.

Meetings are all about fun but safety is foremost on the club’s agenda. Motorcross racing is an exciting participant and spectator sport, and Young’s track is one of the safest on the country circuit.

Entry to the ground is a gold coin donation to help the club meet costs.

The club is still looking for, and will welcome any new sponsors who would like to get involved with the sport.

For those who may be interested www.youngmotorcycleclub.com is the place to go, or contact any of the club’s officials.

For those who like spectacle, the track is the place to be this weekend.