Vintage Dirt 2026 – Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July

Spectators welcome, spectator entry is free.
Entries on ridernet only, and close on Thursday 16th July @ 1500 AWST. CLICK HERE to enter on ridernet. $60 payment cash (A water Levy of $10 per entry will also be charged if the club has to buy in water for the track due to currently a lack of rain in Wandering) on the day at sign on. Personal accident insurance of $10 paid on ridernet only if you do not hold a current Motorcycling Australia licence.
Open to anyone with an offroad bike that fits any of the classes on offer (up to 31st December 2003).
A weekend to get old off road bikes out on track in non competitive casual ride sessions over 2 days. With 3 ride areas catering to Vintage and Classic Motocross, Vinduro and Twin Shock Trial. All eras of Vintage and Classic motocross and Vinduro from the 50s through to 2003 and all Classic Trial. This will be a showcase of Vintage Off Road Motorcycling in Western Australia with both riding and Show Shine opportunities.
Venue Location
The Wandering “Paynes Find” track is located approximately 10km from the Wandering townsite heading towards Narrogin on the Wandering-Pingelly Rd. Approximately 1.5 hrs from Perth. Look out for the concealed driveway sign and VMX signs for the entrance to the property. Map available at http://vmxwa.com/paynes-find-wandering/
Show and Shine
– BUILT NOT BOUGHT – Single Class
If you have a bike built in the owners vision this is for you: Judging will be based on unique fabrication, hand made parts including period parts, creative interpretation in presentation. Shiny Factory replicas, but a criteria of this class is the bikes must run and will be ridden over the weekend. For it to win the bike must start for the judges. Take your bike to Vintage Central before 10am on Saturday 18th July. Judging will occur between 10am and 11am.
Show and Shine display on Sunday 19th July catering to all Classic offroad motorcycle classes (MX, Trial, Speedway, Enduro). No fee to enter, just roll your bike into the show and shine area before 11am.
Held between 1100 and 1300 with judging during this period. Trophies for all categories and Prize packs for bikes the judges are impressed by.
Categories:
BEST BSA
Judged by Jeff Leisk
BEST STOCK RESTO
For those that aim to bring the bike back to showroom condition, or as close as possible with OEM parts or OEM replica parts. They should be as they rolled off the showroom floor. The focus is on accuracy and authenticity. The judges decision will be final.
BEST SURVIVOR/BARN FIND
What could only be described as a time capsule on wheels!! But still goes round and round in a mostly unrestored condition, complete with battle scars and decades of patina, yet is ridden on a regular basis or as the saying goes ” ran when parked, then found and ran again”
BEST FARM BIKE
The core of Aussie riding life. These are the hard working trail and paddock bikes that shaped – and continue to shape – generations of riders. So AGS, DRs, XRs, TTRs
Farm bikes represent reliability, practicality and good old fashioned fun. These bikes might have been sold as sheep rounders but were also used as the basis for race bikes.
BEST FACTORY REPLICA or SHINY BIKE
A salute to motocross history. These are bikes built to look like genuine works bikes from any era up to 2000. So bikes that have factory works parts or parts that look like original works parts, decals and team colours. Whether its a nod to a specific rider or team bike, these builds celebrate the golden years of motocross.
Tracks
· Classic Motocross: 1.6km long, Vintage friendly farm track
· Vinduro: 6km loop with easy, medium and hard section cut offs
Both tracks are run independent of each other. Vinduro will run all day on both days subject to a maximum number of riders at any one time, come and go as you please.
· Twin Shock Trial: 3 small sections set up. Trial riders can also use the Vinduro Circuit
All tracks are run independent of each other. Vinduro will run all day on both days subject to a maximum number of riders at any one time, come and go as you please.
Swapmeet
Bring along anything you want to sell. Set up in designated area from 12pm on Saturday and can be displayed for sale all weekend.
Ride Sessions
Classes run on the day will depend on the entrants for each class. Classes may be changed on the day, expected format Pre ’75 125cc/250 4T, Pre ’75 Open Class, Pre ’85, Period 20 (Pre 2004), Sidecars (15mins), Juniors* (15mins). There will be a pre ’65 and British Four stroke feature ride one session per day.
For motocross each designated session will be approximately 30-40mins long to facilitate casual ride sessions where riders can come and go from their session as they please subject to maximum rider limit. Vinduro will be open all day subject to a maximum number of riders at any one time, come and go as you please.
Motocross  Vinduro Trial
Pre’75 125cc/250 4T All bikes up to pre 2004 All Classic Trial
Pre’75 (includes Pre ’60, Pre ’65 and Pre ’70)
 Sidecar (15mins)
Pre ’85 125cc
Pre ’85 (includes Pre’78 and Evolution)
Period 20 (Pre 2004)
Juniors* – under 16 (15mins)
Pre ‘65 and British four stroke feature ride one session on both days

*Junior class all parents need to be on track to flag and official for the Junior session

Schedule
 Saturday 17th July  Sunday 18th July
 Sign on  0700-1600  0700-1500
 Rider Briefing  0830-0900  0830-0900
 On track  0900-1500  0900-1500
 Show and Shine Built not bought class
1000-1100
All Classes
1100-1300

For those arriving after riders brief ensure you have received a briefing from an official when you sign on before entering your next designated ride session. All participants are to sign on and receive an arm band prior to entering any of the ride areas.

Scrutineering/Riding Gear requirements

All bikes to comply with the 2026 Manual of Motorcycle sport. Bar ends to be plugged, no loose wheel/steering/frame bearings/bushes, throttle to be self returning, sidestands removed for Motocross and secured in closed position for Vinduro, footpegs to be hinged, no loose spokes and brakes working. Scrutineering is the responsibility of the entrant.
Riding gear as per the 2026 Manual of Motorcycle sport. Helmets with appropriate standard label, MX Boots, Nylon pants, gloves, long sleeve top, approved body armour and goggles.
Camping
Camping is encouraged Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please take all rubbish home with you. No individual camp fires, a communal camp fire will be available in the main central area. No dogs as per the Manual of Motorcycle sport.
Food
· Independent food truck available for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Saturday (8am to 8pm) and Breakfast and Lunch Sunday (8am to 2pm)
· Coffee van Saturday and Sunday
· Wandering Tavern 10km from the track open Fri – Sun from 12pm
Merchandise
There will be a variety of merchandise available for purchase including:
-T Shirt and beanie $30 until stock lasts
-T Shirt and truckers hat $30 until stock lasts
-Flannelette shirts $35 until stock lasts.
-Stubbie holder $5 until stock lasts.
Cash only
Raffle
There will be a raffle over the weekend with a variety of prizes. Raffle drawn Sunday afternoon as a part of the Show and Shine presentations. All raffle winners need to be at the presentation to redeem their prize. Tickets are $5 each. Cash only

Race Day and Round One of the VMXWA World Championship – 14th June 2026

Our first race day for the year will be at Wandering “Paynes Find” on the 14/06/26 which will be run under a Competition Permit (Race Day) eligible for all Pre ’75 and Pre ’85 (including Evolution and Pre ’78) machines. Classes will be decided on the day depending on entries.
During the day there will also be Round 1 of the VMXWA Pre ’75 World Championships. What is this talk of the VMXWA World Championships? At each of the three rounds this year  there will be pre ’75 races of 5 laps held before the lunch break for open class, 125 2T/250 4T and sidecars. All finishers will accumulate points over the three rounds which count towards the final “VMXWA World Championship”. There will be a red plate presented for the series leader with a large trophy for the overall World Champion presented after the final round. Who will be crowned the VMXWA World Champion for 2026?
Sunday morning there will be bacon and egg burgers for breakfast during sign on.
 
Schedule for Sunday 14th June is as follows
-Sign on and scrutineering 0800-0845
-Riders briefing 0900
-On track after briefing
Cost to ride is $40 and one event competition licences will be available on the day for $105.One event licences will be available on ridernet (www.ridernet.com.au)leading up to the event at a cost of $83.64. For those that need assistance with purchasing one event licences on ridernet click here for a guide however please feel free to contact one of the committee members and we’ll walk you through the process. One event licences are cheaper purchased online through ridernet. Wandering “Paynes Find” is a Competitive Race Day so select Competitive licence and then one event competition. Purchasing one event licenses through ridernet prior to sign on is the preferred method as it is a significant financial saving and also reduces the paperwork on the day at sign on.
Regarding licensing it is also worth considering how many events you intend on attending throughout a 12 month period to see whether an annual licence is better value for your circumstances. This year VMXWA had 4 race days and 2 recreational days on the calendar this year (excluding Vintage Dirt which is a ride park day), anyone doing all events on the calendar is an easy choice of annual senior national licence.
Licence Type Eligible events Duration Cost
Annual Senior National All race and recreational events 12 month period $381.99
Annual Recreational All recreational events 12 month period $160.58
One event Competition online Race day One event only $83.74
One event Competition at track Race day One event only $105
One event Recreational online Recreational day One event only $35.21
One event Recreational at track Recreational day One event only $45
Please make sure you bring the correct cash with you for the weekend as there are no eftpos facilities.
Reminder that back and front upper body protection (body armour) is now compulsory.
 
Saturday the 13th June at 4pm will be the June General meeting held at the track to make it easier for country members to attend a meeting. For those planning on heading to the Wandering Tavern after the General Meeting for a meal please book ahead by emailing the tavern on, hello@wanderingtavern.com.au

2026 Busy Bee – A Great Success!

2026 Busy Bee – A Great Success!

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all members, non‑members, wives, and kids who supported the club by attending our 2026 Busy Bee. Thanks to everyone’s hard work and commitment, Vintage Central is looking amazing.

A special mention and heartfelt thanks to:

  • The Shire of Wandering, and in particular Brad, for operating the grader
  • Kevin Clayden, for operating the front‑end loader, generously supplied by Dean Warburton
  • Michael De Freitas from Steel Diamond, for providing the dump truck
  • Ian Payne, for the continued use of his property, giving VMXWA a home track

The club survives and grows through the dedication, generosity, and support of people like you. Your time, effort, and commitment are truly appreciated by everyone involved.

Thank you all once again.

Club President – Craig Follett