Motorcycle Club is a sports club located in Arundel, Gold Coast. The club is known for providing young riders with the opportunity to participate in dirt track racing. The facility is a Gold Coast raceway that offers a safe and secure environment for both riders and spectators.
The Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club is operating under the State Government approved Outdoor Sports Industry Covid Safe Plan, ensuring the safety and well-being of all visitors to the track. Before visiting the track, it is important to familiarise yourself with the club's requirements.
The club's management committee for the 2023 race season has recently been confirmed. The committee is led by President Ben Pearce and Vice President Luke Erich. For any bike inquiries, the President, and Vice President are the best point of contact. The race secretary and club secretary can assist with licencing/fees and general inquiries.
Contact details for the management committee can be found on the club's website.
The club offers a comprehensive calendar of events for the 2023 season. Club days require an MA licence and MHJMCC membership, while practise days only require an MA licence. The club also hosts RPA days, which do not require a licence or membership. All events for the 2023 season have been completed, and the presentation is scheduled for November 11th, 2023.
RSVP is required for the presentation, and it is exclusively for club members.
The Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club is a junior club, meaning that riders must be under 18 years old. The club welcomes riders with demo bikes ranging from 50cc to 250cc.
The club's raceway, known as Hatchers Raceway, has a rich history. It was started by Mike Hatcher in 1983 and was relocated to its current site in 1985. Over the years, the track has hosted both State and National Titles and has been the training ground for legendary riders such as Casey Stoner, Mick Doohan, Jason Crump, and Ant West. With the support of notable figures in the sport like Troy Bayliss, Jason Crump, Stephen Gall, and Karl Muggeridge, the Gold Coast raceway aims to nurture a new generation of champions.
In recognition of its outstanding contribution to the sport, Hatchers Raceway was awarded Motorcycling Queensland's Club of the Year in 2015. The club prides itself on being family-friendly, providing a safe and secure environment for riders and spectators alike. Club day race events take place on Saturdays each month, with additional practise, coaching, and development days held throughout the year.
The Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club offers coaching sessions for riders who require a kick start, competency, or endorsement. For more information about coaching sessions, interested individuals can email the club's secretary.
To get a feel for the club and its activities, check out the cool video available on their website. The Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club is committed to fostering the growth and development of young riders, striving to be the breeding ground for future champions.