Motocross News
Same Old Dirt, Bikes and Fun at Suzuki Classic Dirt 6
Posted: Thursday, 11th June, 2009 : 1:07 PM - - 317 Reads -
Record numbers of local, interstate and international vintage motocross riders and enthusiasts attended Suzuki VMX Classic Dirt 6 over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, transforming Queensland’s Green Park MX complex into a celebration of the sport’s golden years.
The size of the crowd at the 6-8 June event, held at the Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Club’s superb, natural terrain track, underlined the view held by many regular historic motocross event attendees - Suzuki Classic Dirt is Australia’s premier vintage dirt bike event.
The event involves inviting past and present motocross and dirt bike riders, including a number of former champions, to a weekend of non-competitive vintage motocross riding.
Perry Morison, General Manager Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia, said that he was thrilled by the number of riders and the positive feedback received by Suzuki and event organisers.
“Since its inception in 2000, Suzuki has seen the merit in supporting these former MX riders; by providing the opportunity to get back into motocross in a non-competitive environment, these riders have the most fun they’ve had in years,” he said.
Catering for pre-1985 machinery, the event also gave riders the chance to test ride a full range of Suzuki’s latest 2-stroke and 4-stroke motocross models.
“Suzuki has proudly sponsored every Classic Dirt event,” he said.
“Each year we add further support by inviting former Suzuki champions to attend as our special VIP guests.
“World MX Champions Brad Lackey and Joel Robert, along with this year’s VIP, three-times Mr Motocross Anthony Gunter, have all been major hits with local MX fans”.
Organisers were overwhelmed with the weekend’s success, where vintage trials and enduro riders were also given dedicated riding areas within the magnificent Green Park riding complex.
Planning is now underway for Suzuki VMX Classic Dirt 7, scheduled for mid-2010.