Thirty-five years of heritage, dirt track culture and raw horsepower. This weekend, the Macleay District Motor Cycle Club celebrates a monumental milestone as the iconic Akubra Classic returns for its historic 35th anniversary edition. Flying the banner for elite motorcycle racing, Greenhill Speedway will host a star-studded grid of riders all fighting to etch their names into the legendary record books of this three-and-a-half-decade tradition.
OFFICIAL EVENT OVERVIEW
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Event: 35th Annual Akubra Classic (Anniversary Edition)
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Host Club: Macleay District Motor Cycle Club (MDMCC)
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Sanctioning Body: Motorcycling NSW
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Location Venue: Greenhill Speedway (Kempsey, NSW)
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Event Dates: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Competitor Status: Entries are officially finalised, locking in a powerhouse field prepared for a historic weekend of bar-to-bar warfare.
A LEGACY WRITTEN IN THE LOAM
For 35 consecutive runs, the Akubra Classic has stood as a definitive pillar of Australian dirt track racing. What started decades ago as a vision by the Macleay District Motor Cycle Club has evolved into one of the most prestigious, longest-running motorcycle fixtures on the state calendar.
Winning the Akubra Classic isn't just a regular weekend victory—it is a career-defining achievement that places a rider alongside the absolute legends of the sport. With the rider registry officially finalised, a new generation of dirt track titans is descending on Kempsey to test their bike control, physical endurance and tactical maturity against the most unforgiving field of the season.
DIGITAL COMPANION DIRECTORY
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Source & Photo credit: Courtesy of Motorcycling NSW / Macleay District Motor Cycle Club
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Please Note: This report is an independent preview compiled using publicly available information for general community awareness. All race schedules, entry lists, start times and specific track procedures are subject to change at the absolute discretion of the hosting club or sanctioning bodies. For official event confirmations or real-time schedule modifications, please consult the event organizers directly.
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