The Vintage Motorcross Club of W.A. (VMCWA)
is the leading body actively promoting Vintage Motorcross Racing in this state.
The club runs a full winter calendar from March through to October. The tracks
used include a natural terrain track and some already established 70's era tracks,
suited to VMX racing. The racing is low key and the emphasis is on restoring,
riding and enjoying your Vintage Machinery.
Introducing the sport to Western Australia in 1995 the Vintage Motorcross Club
of W.A. set out to recreate the sights, sounds, smell and camaraderie of Western
Australia "golden years of Motorcross" - the 60's and 70's. The underlying theme
in Vintage Motorcross is "the spirit of the era". You won't find any modern
"obstacles" on a VMX track, but you will find mud, dirt, dust, hills and a group
of riders who love the sport and the bikes they ride.
Vintage Motorcross is for Bikes built before 1975
If you own a trail or dirt bike, solo or sidecar built before December 31st 1974, with no more than 7" front wheel travel and 4" rear wheel travel, then it's eligible for Vintage Motorcross. (Pictures of some of the bikes at the Narrogin event on 20th May 2001).
Other tracks and other events - Throughout the year the VMCWA is invited to compete at other established tracks, like Bunbury and Collie, with campovers at both. The facilities at both tracks is first class. Other events are also catering for Vintage machinery. These range from grass track racing and speedway through to cross country. The Club is always looking for new venues, so if you have a few hectares and would like to make a track, give us a call.
It's easy ..... VMX is low cost, low key, 100% fun!
Every month our own club newsletter is published and sent to
all club members informing everyone of the latest news and coming events. Advertising
is free to club members and if you need anything (from a lobotomised sidecar
passenger to a 3 speed Qaiff for your BSA), this is the ideal place to do it.
Our Editor is more than happy to run any type of ad (with the right kind of
bribe of course).
The riding attire is standard fare: Approved helmet (AS1698 or similar approval),
riding pants (leathers or nylons), sturdy boots of full ankle protection type,
gloves and full sleeve riding shirt. Some riding attire is available through
the club at cheap prices - check the newsletter for details. Second hand gear
is readily available around the place at reasonable prices.
No one's as fit as they were 10 (or 20 or 30!) years ago, but don't let that put you off. Before you start racing it's wise to do a little riding to get into shape. You know, gears on the left... or is it the right? That sort of thing. Don't forget to mention to your doctor when you are getting your next check-up, that you are going racing - he may want to come too!
Like all things that are fun, you need a licence to do it!
There are 2 type of riding licences available to you. The Open Competition
Licence - this enables you to compete at all levels of competition , from
VMXC club days to national championship events. The cost - approximately $150.00
per year (from payment date), payable to Motorcycling Australia W.A. (M.A.W.A.).
If you intend to do a lot of riding, and/or compete at open events, this is
the way to go.
The One day Licence - enable you to compete at a club run event for that
day only. The cost - $27.00 per day. These are purchased from the VMCWA on the
day of racing. For only a couple of rides per year this is the cheaper option.
The cost of both of these licences also includes insurance for yourself - just
in case!
The Club meets every 4th Wednesday of each month at the Como
Bowling Club, 88 Hensman Street, South Perth. Start time 8.00 p.m.
Or you can call: 'The Pres' - Geoff Smith 9249 4492 Secretary - Wayne Clarke
9446 1566 (office hours)
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