The 2025 racing season is finally underway, with Round 1 (22/23 February) having been run and won last weekend.
It was great to meet many new riders, and of course again see race friends. The Saturday tuning day is always fun. Saturdays are not just about tuning race bikes. Its also about anyone with any motorcycle, a modern or older road bike having a ride out on the track, under the guidance of experienced coaches – and the best bit – it will only cost you $100 for the day for club members or $150 for non members. New riders – no matter how many years they have been riding elsewhere – always look nervous and excited to finally be on a racetrack.
Round 1 recap – Vince Thomson #169, Yamaha FZR1000 had 3 wins in P6 Formula 1300. Leslie McGrath #25, Honda VFR400 also took 3 wins in P6 500 whilst Aaron Linham #97, Kawasaki ZXR400 took all 3 wins in P7 500.
Period 3 Classic Lightweight winner Shaun Oliver #12, Ducati 250 Monza and Period 2 Vintage Junior winner Annie Hargrave #20, Triumph Model L2/1.
Period 4 Classic Junior had 3 different race winners with Mark Ackermans #105, Honda CB350 taking the round. Period 4 Senior was won by Bob Hull #16, Honda CB500.
Period 5 class winners were Mark Laing-Hughes #145, Yamaha TZ350 (Junior), Vince Thomson #169, Yamaha RD250LC (Lightweight) and Scott Gannon #8, Yamaha RD400 (Senior).
Period 6 ultra-lightweight came down to race 3 with Lauchy Williams #153, Honda RS125R claiming the round ahead of President Dave Manson #68, Honda RS125R.
Period 6 250 Production also had some close racing with Richard Langdon #117, Suzuki RGV edging Doug Harris #112, Suzuki RGV.
Alistair Outen #53, Aprilia RS250 won P7 250 Production whilst Anthony Rampin #818, Kawasaki ZX400R claimed all 3 Modern Lites races.
Period 4 sidecars was claimed by #39 Dwayne and Damon Owen. P5 won by #81 Steven and Mark Hardwick whilst moderns were taken by #2 Morgan Marshall and Matthew McLeish.
Dan Hughes #226 won all 3 Thunderbikes races.
Period 7 Production Superbike had some excellent races. Vince Thomson #169, Yamaha FZR1000 took the round with 2 wins. This class is one to watch with plenty of talent and a great mix of machines.
Period 7 Supersport was dominated by Daniel Barson #26, Kawasaki ZX-6R winning all 3 races.
Images kindly supplied by John Innes
The Heritage racing looks like a fun class and Ive heard a few people around the pits are taking a close look at these bikes. It looks like an affordable bike – perfect for both racing and everyday riding, so be sure to check them out at MotorMAX in Osborne Park.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We extend our gratitude to our incredible sponsors who have joined us this season! Their generous support is invaluable in keeping the wheels of historic motorcycle racing turning in WA.
CLASS
| CLASS | 2025 Season Sponsors | |
| Juniors | 4Ward Fabrications | Steel fabricator in Rockingham |
| Period 5 – All Classes | AMX Bunbury | |
| Thunderbikes | Pirelli | Tyre Manufacturer |
| Heritage 150 & Heritage Unlimited | MotoMAX | Motorcycle store Osbourne Park |
| P6 125, P7 125, GP125 | Turn 1 Motorsports | |
| P6 500, P7 500 | Quantum Electrical | |
| P6 750 | TRAYD Australia | Property maintenance, specialised trade and building solutions for all property owners or managers |
| P7 600, P7 750, P7 1000 | Tribodyn | Oil company |
| Historic and Modern Sidecars | Alert Driving | Driving school Anna Farrell – Collie |
| ??? | Airpro Mechanical | Airconditiong and Mechanical services company |
