Tumbulgum DH - April 2 & 3 - New track at the biggest motocross event in WA!

by Leon Fry
Feb 16, 2011 at 15:17

Tumbulgum DH - April 2 & 3 - New track at the biggest motocross event in WA!




Perth Mountain Bike Club in conjunction with Midland Cycles presents the first race of 2011 as a co-event to the EquipRent Natural Terrain Motocross. The race will take place on April 2 and 3 at Tumbulgum Farm, 5km south of Byford on the South West Highway. Tumbulgum is the biggest motocross event in WA, and this is the perfect opportunity to show your speed and style to a massive crowd and enjoy the best weekend you'll have on your bike.

The race w...ill be run on a never-before-seen track, built to showcase our sport to the masses. Riders will make their way down through bush, open paddocks and pine trees and then pass under the moto track and finish right in the thick of the action. The track caters to all levels of rider, from the beginner right to the elite.

But it's not all about the racing. Tumbulgum is a whole weekend of exciting attractions. Aside from the motocross and downhill racing there will be:
# BMX bandits
# Side Show Alley
# Helicopter rides
# Nitro Bashers
# Trade Displays
# Speedway
# Super Lite Buggy Demo
# Face Painting

$25 gets you entry for the entire weekend plus camping on Friday and Saturday night.

Due to logistical requirements, registration will only be taking place prior to the event.
# Register online HERE:

http://www.perthmtb.asn.au/node/6524

# Alternatively you can submit the form attached at the bottom to tumbulgumdh(at)gmail.com. This will allow you to pay on the day.

Location:
Tumbulgum Farm, located 5km south of Byford on the South West Highway. Directions can be found HERE:

http://www.perthmtb.asn.au/node/6524

Cost:
# Seniors: $50
# U19s: $40
# Juniors: $30
# # THE EVENT PROMOTER IS CHARGING AN ADDITIONAL GATE FEE OF $25 FOR ALL COMPETITORS AND SPECTATORS. THIS ENTITLES YOU TO ENTRY ALL WEEKEND AND INCLUDES CAMPING ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS #

Camping:
Camping will be allowed within the parking area, however there will be no shower amenities. This is the perfect way to experience Tumbulgum, especially Saturday night's Speedway racing.

Shuttles:
Unfortunately we are unable to shuttle riders this time around, but we're not going to make you push your bike to the top. There will be bike shuttles, the walk up is as easy as you'll get and gives you a chance to scope the many lines.

Schedule:

Saturday April 2:
# Registration 8-10
# Practice 10-3

Sunday April 3:
# Practice 8-10
# Racing 11-2

*More information will be provided to registered riders closer to the date.


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3 Comments

  • + 1
flag Hamo84 (Feb 17, 2011 at 17:29)
 Can't wait! How's the track coming along?
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  • + 1
flag leonfryman (Feb 19, 2011 at 2:37)
 Good mate, but I'm praying for rain in the next couple weeks.
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  • + 1
flag clicked (Feb 21, 2011 at 6:48)
 looking good man!
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