Pre-65 Motocross Club
Cover photo: A period photo supplied to me by John Asprey, taken by well known Eastern Centre Photographer Len Thorpe. John is (just) on board a 500cc TriBSA at Wakes Colne on October 18th 1964. He assures me that he remained on the bike, but "was pretty close to looping it!"
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Welcome to the Pre-65 Motocross Club's website. The Pre-65 Motocross Club specialises in running and organising classic motorcycle scrambles in the East of England.
What is Pre-65 classic scrambling?
Pre-65 classic scrambles are race meetings where riders compete aboard classic scramble motorcycles which were manufactured before 1965.
About the Pre-65 Motocross Club
The aim of our club is to preserve pre-65 motorcycles and to encourage there use. We organise and run around 10 scrambles each year and cater for many classes of classic scrambler. We boast the highest membership of any classic scrambles club in the UK, nearly 300 members. So why not come along to one of our events? Checkout our race calendar for dates. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Pre-65 Motocross Club, then please head to the membership page for more information.
How did the Pre-65 Motocross Club begin?
The Pre 65 Motocross Club was established
in 1982 and originally consisted of a small group of riders. These riders would provide demonstrations of classic
scramblers at modern motocross meetings. Little did they know they were involved in the start of what is now the largest
classic motocross club in England. With over 300 members, the club continues to grow and the 2005 season will see the club
host 9 meetings at 5 separate venues across the East and South of England.
What Championships does the Pre 65 MXC run?
The
Pre 65 Motocross Club runs a host of different championships to suit everyone and all machines. These consist of Pre 60,
Pre 65, Pre 74, Greeves Championship, Rider Age Related, a Clubmans Class (non-competitive) and Sidecar Championships.
With such a veritable plethora of championships, the average rider can expect 5-7 races over a single meeting, each race
consisting, on average, of 5 laps.
The Pre 60, Greeves and Sidecar
Championships are all supported by the Pre 65 MXC and riders will gain points for each race. The other classes e.g. Pre 65,
Pre 74 etc. are supported but championships are not run in these classes. Instead, these non-championship classes are put on
to give riders more races during each race meeting, thus increasing their enjoyment...and aches and pains the following day!
How do I start classic scrambling?
Check out
the Pre 65 Motocross Club's Guide to getting started on our membership page. This includes our membership form.
Racing not your thing? Why not Marshal for us and get close to the action?
Anyone can be a marshal, you must be over 18 years of age and you will be given £20 towards your expenses, plus free lunch from the
burger van for the day. We rotate marshals between points around the circuit so you can get close to the action at
various points of the circuit. Training is available on the day of the scramble.