Welcome to the 2026 Peter Brown Memorial Motocross 

When & Where: 

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026Prices Road, Havelock (Sign posted from the turn off) 

FRIDAY AFTERNOON HOLESHOT EVENT: 3pm - 5pm, alongside your entry fee you're grabbing a ticket to the Friday afternoon holeshot event! A casual holeshot event held for Mini, Junior & Seniors entrants to warm yourselves up for the big event! Must be on-site at 3pm for briefing & holeshot sign-in. 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEAST Saturday night thanks to Rowan & Stacey at The Woodbourne Tavern we'll have a roast on the spit with a feast of roast sammies. Grab yourselves a $10 Saturday night ticket! BYO Camp chair and good chat. Frost pots onsite.

Camping is permitted at this event Friday and Saturday night for $20. 

Sign in & Riders Briefing:  Sign in Friday 1st May 6:00pm to 7:00pm @ The Woodbourne Tavern,  Saturday 2nd May: 7:00am – 8:00am @ the Event 

Briefing: Sat & Sun: 8:10am in your gear, Practice on the line: 8:30amSATURDAY NIGHT FEAST Saturday night thanks to Rowan at The Woodbourne Tavern we'll have a roast on the spit feast of buns &  

Entry Fees:

Single Class - Non-MMCC Member - $130 Single Class - MMCC Member - $120 2nd class – FREE!!  Mini Class - Non-MMCC Member - $90 Single Class - MMCC Member - $80Sunday only entry: $70 (includes both mini & senior riders)

Entries not completed in full and/or without entry fee will NOT be accepted. $50.00 late entry fee will be enforced | NO entries will be accepted on the day.Entry and payment must be received by 8pm Wednesday 29th April 2026. Late entries only accepted at the discretion of the organisers. 

Track Rules: 

•Pit bikes – Under no circumstance will pit bikes be permitted at the event • No Dogs  • No Tear Offs  • No push bikes around track area (Pits only)  • Alcohol is not permitted as per rule 6.20. 

NO EXCEPTIONS! Entries Close:  Entries Close 8pm Wednesday 29th April 2026Club Transponders:  Lap-scoring will be by MMCC Electronic Transponder system for all classes.   

Race Format: The organisers reserve the right to change or alter classes if necessary. Some classes may have a split start. Depending on entries received by closing date (Wednesday 29th April 2026) and weather permitting. Saturday = 3 Rounds Sunday = 2 Rounds + Peter Brown memorial feature race

MNZ Licence:

Riders must hold a current MNZ Licence and must present that licence along with a current club at sign in OR purchase a one event licence (minimum age 4yrs & over) for $45.00 (does not include club membership). Current financial membership to an MNZ affiliated club is required and can be pruchased for $40 per rider ($70 for a family membersip) this also gives you access to the MMCC North Bank Road club track on open days and cheaper entry fees.

One Event Licence: In the absence of holding a MNZ Licence, competitors may apply for a One Event Licence.

All riders must adhere to all rules as per the Manual of Motorcycle Sport (see www.mnz.co.nz) & the supplementary regulations: Not limited too but including:

1. Competitor has no medical condition that prevents them from safely participating in this event & has not suffered from concussion or had a head injury in the last three weeks.
2. Their motorcycle is in a safe operating condition and type suited to this event, (all side stands must be removed).
3. One Event Licences must be completed in full at sign-in before participating in any part of the event and must be signed by the competitor and if under 18 years of age counter signed by a Parent or Guardian.
4. You MUST be a member of an MNZ affiliated club to receive a one event licence – Click the link below if you would like to join the MMCC.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/342549

Refunds: Refund of entry fees will be as per rule 5.5a.Safety Gear:All competitors must have the correct safety gear and protective clothing as per rules 8.1d including but not limited to - Body Armour – commercially available Motorcycle Body Protection (Armour) that must include back protection.Safety Helmets – as per rules 8.2 & 8.2a-8.2n and Helmet details must be shown in the appropriate section in the rider’s logbook.Boots as per rule 8.3 & 8.3b.

Photography: Anyone wishing to take photos or run drones at the event need to have prior approval before the event day. Contact the race organiser if you are interested. Please see Organiser/Steward on the day to run through safety briefing BEFORE starting.

Trophies/Prize Giving: Trophies to 3rd each class. Prize giving to be held at The Track straight after the Feature races.I nformation on Prize Giving will be given at the briefing.

Features: Senior - Trophy & Spot Prizes (Up to 3rd place) 

POINTS SCALE: – For all races Points awarded as FIM System. Part points will be used from 21st place. In the event of a tie, overall result will be based on count back as per Rule 6.7a.1st 25; 2nd 22; 3rd 20; 4th 18; 5th 16; 6th 15; 7th 14; 8th 13; 9th 12; 10th 11; 11th 10; 12th 9; 13th 8; 14th 7; 15th 6; 16th 5; 17th 4; 18th 3; 19th 2; 20th 1.

Start: Start will be a clutch start behind backward falling gates.

Bike Numbers: Correct racing numbers on bike as per rule 10.2, 10.2a and 10.3

Technical: Random technical inspections may take place.

Force Majeure Clause: For any reasons of Force Majeure, should a meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled, any entry fee refunds will only be made at the sole discretion of the organizers. The COC/Secretary reserve the right to alter the meeting format/race duration as may be deemed necessary.

Officials: Organiser: Chris Goodyer 027 346 2232, Race Secretary: Simone Goodyer - 027 755 3018  Timing: Linton Higgins – 021 636 626 MNZ Stewards: Fiona Spencer 027 319 8879  MNZ Clerk of Course: Phil Prentice 027 220 5830 Club Representative: Nick Allen Protests Committee - MNZ Steward, Club Representative and Rider’s Rep (Nominated on the day)