Pre-65 Motocross Club
Welcome to the Pre-65 Motocross Club's website. The Pre-65 Motocross Club specialises in running and organising classic motorcycle scrambles in the East of England.
What is Pre-65 classic scrambling?
Pre-65 classic scrambles are race meetings where riders compete aboard classic scramble motorcycles which were manufactured before 1965.
About the Pre-65 Motocross Club
The aim of our club is to preserve pre-65 motorcycles and to encourage there use. We organise and run around 10 scrambles each year and cater for many classes of classic scrambler. We boast the highest membership of any classic scrambles club in the UK, nearly 300 members. So why not come along to one of our events? Checkout our race calendar for dates. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Pre-65 Motocross Club, then please head to the membership page for more information.
How did the Pre-65 Motocross Club begin?
1987 Pre 65 MXC Scramble at Maylandsea, EssexThe Pre 65 Motocross Club was established in 1982 and originally consisted of a small group of riders. These riders would provide demonstrations of classic scramblers at modern motocross meetings. Little did they know they were involved in the start of what is now the largest classic motocross club in England. With over 300 members, the club continues to grow and the 2005 season will see the club host 9 meetings at 5 separate venues across the East and South of England.
What Championships does the Pre 65 MXC run?
1986 Pre 65 MXC Scramble at Maylandsea, Essex. Chairman, Ray Tawn (center, white/blue striped top), causes chaos as usual!The Pre 65 Motocross Club runs a host of different championships to suit everyone and all machines. These consist of Pre 60, Pre 65, Pre 74, Greeves Championship, Rider Age Related, a Clubmans Class (non-competitive) and Sidecar Championships. With such a veritable plethora of championships, the average rider can expect 5-7 races over a single meeting, each race consisting, on average, of 5 laps.
2000 Pre 65 MXC Scramble at Tye Farm, SuffolkThe Pre 60, Greeves and Sidecar Championships are all supported by the Pre 65 MXC and riders will gain points for each race. The other classes e.g. Pre 65, Pre 74 etc. are supported but championships are not run in these classes. Instead, these non-championship classes are put on to give riders more races during each race meeting, thus increasing their enjoyment...and aches and pains the following day!
How do I start classic scrambling?
1990 Pre 65 MXC Scramble at New Milton. Tony Coomer in actionCheck out the Pre 65 Motocross Club's Guide to getting started on our membership page. This includes our membership form.
Racing not your thing? Why not Marshal for us and get close to the action?
Anyone can be a marshal, you must be over 18 years of age and you will be given £20 towards your expenses, plus free lunch from the burger van for the day. We rotate marshals between points around the circuit so you can get close to the action at various points of the circuit. Training is available on the day of the scramble.