With just days to go before the gates open for the original vets race, the Farleigh Castle Vets MX this weekend (September 10-13), the British team has been announced for the highlight race on the schedule: the Farleigh Castle team race.
The team consists of Brad Anderson, fresh off his team victory at the biggest event on the UK vets calendar, the VMXdN held this year at Hawkstone, where Brad joined with his teammates Elliott Banks Browne and Tommy Searle to the number 1 spot in front of many AMA and world champions. He has the choice of a YZ 250 or CR 500, as always prepped by ace spanner man Steve Clitheroe, so machinery is never an issue. Anderson is right up to speed and a no-brainer for any team, as he always puts in 100% and leaves nothing on the table.
Steven Clarke is next on the team roster, again a front-runner at VMXdN on his CR500. The former world champion was lighting out of the gate and put the grassy hillsides of the iconic Farleigh circuit firmly on his list of favourites. As a new father, Steven has found his spark and is racing seriously well at present and is a sure-fire bet to be at the sharp end when the gates drop on September 12.
Returning to the British squad is journeyman racer Josh Spinks, a member of the winning British squad from the 2025 event. He is blisteringly quick and looking forward to carrying the country honours in 2026. Spinks will jump on board the SPD Honda that was ridden by Ronnie Mac at VMXdN last month, with Steve Denton spinning the spanners.
Now heading into its 17th consecutive year, Farleigh Castle Vets MX remains a fixture on the UK off-road calendar, drawing riders from across the world and machines spanning four decades to one of the sport's most picturesque and historic venues. With the return of the twin shock class alongside a new era-correct four-stroke category, this year's event offers an even broader showcase of classic motocross machinery, all set against the backdrop of the iconic Farleigh Castle Grand Prix circuit in Somerset.
From Thursday's 12 noon gate opening through to the final chequered flag on Sunday, the weekend promises a full family-friendly experience, from the relaxed atmosphere of Friday’s track walk and scrutineering to two days of hard-fought racing. With a food court, trade stands from some of the UK's leading suppliers, and a warm welcome for spectators of all ages, organisers are confident this year's event will once again capture the spirit and camaraderie that has made Farleigh Castle Vets MX a highlight of the vets racing scene since 2009.
Tickets are available online at https://www.farleighcastlevetsmx.co.uk/buy-tickets or at the gate
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