Rider’s Briefing VMX Magazine Classic Dirt 16 update

Words and photos from Perry Morison

Shannons Mustang & Scout Rogue Indian Motorcycle Competition

Shannons have been a terrific supporter of both VMX Magazine and our Classic Dirt events over many years. In their latest promotion, Shannons are giving motorcycling and motoring enthusiasts the chance to win

the American Dream Team - a 1967 Mustang and a new Scout Rogue Indian Motorcycle! Including up to 12-months Shannons comprehensive Car and Bike Insurance and Shannons Roadside Assist.

Plus, $5,000 cash if you’re an eligible Shannons Club member. That’s up to $101,000 in prizes for one lucky winner!

More promotion details can be found at www.shannons.com.au

VMX Magazine Classic Dirt 16 news

In the last issue I wrote about the mayhem so many of us have experienced this year trying to hold our vintage events. Even as we wrap up this latest issue of VMX Magazine two more of our major events have been cancelled or rescheduled to 2023. It’s never easy at the best of times but so many factors have worked against us this year for CD16 and I recently added another with some unexpected personal health issues that will sadly mean our plans for an event this year have finally been scuttled.

We’re sorry to be the bearer of this bad news but never fear, our sights are firmly set on 2023 for what will be a great time at an amazing new venue. Anyone wanting further info about our Classic Dirt 16 plans can contact me directly be email at perry@ vmxmag.com.au. And of course those who have paid their entry and would like a refund can contact me as well and we’ll arrange everything promptly.

two more of our major events Classic have been cancelled or rescheduled to 2023. It’s never easy at the best of times but so many factors have worked against us Dirt 16 this year for CD16 and I recently added another with some unexpected personal health issues that will sadly mean our plans for an event this year CZ World Championships movie

Leslie Roberts, one of the main organisers of the CZ World Championships, has advised us that the movie of the event has been completed and is ready to view, for free on Youtube! Brought to you by the Original CZ World Championships Committee and MotoMan Films, the movie is a little over an hour, a bit rough in places and doesn’t capture every race or every moment, but it will give you an overview and a feeling for what took place on the weekend of April 22-24 at MMX Racing in Marysville, California. You’ll see Saturday morning with the bike show, then highlights from that afternoon’s post-vintage Robin Hannah Cup, and then it’s on to Sunday’s CZ World Championships with race and post-race highlights! Videography: Kevin Strey/MotoMan Films Post-production: Leslie Hale Roberts Music: Critical Town Inspiration: Robin Hannah 1 hour and 3 min. @2022 https://youtu.be/8LwrvYO_VjY

KTM mounted Alessandro Gritti. Twelve Hour Vintage Enduro in Italy

Now here’s something a bit different - a twelve hour vintage enduro for pairs of riders. This event first ran in 1975 and though it has run in recent years for four wheels, this year’s ‘dodiciore’ will be for enduro bikes again.

As vintage enduro continues to grow they say it shows the popularity of the sport from its original days is still present. The 2022 event will be based in Barga, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, in the Serchio Valley, north of Pisa.

The ‘22 12 Ore formula has been refined and will be run over two days of six hours, plus the preliminary speed runs on Friday. The event is inspired by the original race but brings it up to date with rules for displacement and bike type, and also by age of motorcycle. Legendary riders like Alessandro Gritti, who raced in the original events, have already signed up.

The event will cater for bikes built up to 1981. Only 177 entries are to be accepted. More information (entries and regulations): www.dodiciore.com

Rickman Metisse Owners Gathering in VIC

This gathering promises to be a cracker - a gathering of Rickman Metisse owners, and the their beautiful machines, from around the country. The dates are October 22nd and 23, 2022. The venue is The Vintage Shed on Mornington-Tyabb Road at Tyabb, VIC, 3913. Tyabb is located on the Mornington Peninsula about an hour south of Melbourne city centre. All Rickman and Metisse motorcycles welcome! Bookings are essential and to do so please contact: Pete Wilmott 0429 454 350 or Peter Smith 0419 396 750.