First round of Griffith Motorcycle Sports Club's Dirt Bike Championships this Sunday

Riders of all ages from across the region will converge on Griffith to take part, and there are hopes the event will kick off three full rounds this year following problems with bad weather and the pandemic in the past.

The club's publicity officer, Angela Bransdon, is hoping to see some fifty competitors and a wealth of spectators turn out for the local challenge.

"It's the first time in a number of years we've had major sponsor for the event, J&P Motorcycles. We're hugely excited to have them on board," Bransdon said.

"We would generally aim for a three-race event calendar, but due to Covid restrictions and poor weather in past years, we haven't been able to do that.

"We're anticipating a wide range of visitors. We've had competitors and spectators alike travel from Cowra, Albury, West Wyalong, and Orange in the past."

Both two wheel motorbikes and those with side cars will feature, along with contestants of all ages.

"The side cars are especially awesome to watch.. People as young as four to those in their 60s participate. It's an age neutral, gender neutral event with a great atmosphere," Bransdon said.

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Vice president, Alex Glennon, is keen to get on the bike himself and take part.

"The track has been grated and is looking superb. We always get great riders from all over so its going to be riveting challenge," he said.

"We had good numbers last year and with a new committee behind the wheel, it's all looking extremely positive. I encourage everyone to come down and check it out."

The championship will be held at the Griffith Pines Speedway this Sunday and a canteen will run on the day.

Gates open at 8am with racing to commence from 10:30am.

Admission for spectators is free and more information can be found on the The Griffith Motorcycle Sports Club Facebook page.

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