Just one more week until the 2026 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship

FEATURE PHOTO: West Aussie John Pitcher in action at the Collie circuit. Pic by Graeme j Howie, Sport Pixx.

We’re just one week out from the 2026 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship, which will be run in Collie, Western Australia, from September 26-28.

Organisers from across Australia will descend on the circuit, with Period 2 to Period 7 classes covering bikes from the 1920s through to the end of the 1990s.

The event, to be hosted by the Historic Competition Motorcycle Club of Western Australia (HCMCWA) will feature guest appearances from two motorcycle legends — former 500cc Grand Prix, Isle of Man TT & World Endurance star Graeme Crosby and former FIM Motocross World Championship hero Jeff Leisk.

HCMCWA President and Honda NSR 125 pilot Dave Manson will be one of the West Australian racers competing at the event.

CAPTION: HCMCWA President Dave Manson will be one of the many West Aussie riders competing in the national titles.

“West Australians already know that the Collie Motorplex is a great circuit and that the Collie River Valley is a marvellous holiday destination to bring family and friends,” Dave told The Bike Shed Times.

“Riders from the eastern side of the Nullarbor will be able to sample the track and the Valley when they come across. The forests and lakes around Collie have been transformed into a mecca for mountain bikes, hikers and paddlers while world-renowned surf beaches are within a comfortable day trip.

“There will be camping at the track, as well as accommodation in the historic town of Collie (13km away) and a shuttle service between town and the track.”

The Collie circuit has benefitted from more than $3 million in upgrades in recent years to the race circuit and facilities. Pits are powered and under cover, and there are showers, lighting and a great canteen to keep things civilised.

The track itself runs 2.55km with 13 corners — ten left-handers and three right.