Latest update:
Volunteer Dave Murray has been busy laying out the course for the Hopetoun GP, and he’s as sure as we are that everyone who takes part in this unique event is going to have an unforgettable time.
One piece of advice for two stroke owners is to perhaps err on the rich side when it comes to jetting. If you’re really keen bring a few spare jets with you and tune your bike accordingly on Saturday.
On Saturday, a test section in the dunes about 15 kms out of town will be available for practice and tuning (take those spare jets with you). The sand itself is quite damp at the moment, which will make the sandy sections a bit tricky on both days.
There’ll be a big start banner over Austin Street on Sunday where riders will depart from, and ride for about five kilometres out of town, before following an old railway line and then into the course proper which contains a wide variety of terrain and tracks.
The "goat paddock” is fairly open but you’ll need to be wary of the tufts of grass, as some of them are quite solid.
The road sections are quite enjoyable and will provide a welcome relief in between some of the challenging terrain. Standard gearing is probably best given the variety of terrain that riders will encounter.
A sample of the terrain that riders can expect.Tex
