THE TASMANIAN Endurance Riders Club (TERC) brings family dirtbike racing back to the Meander Valley with two rounds of their Grasstrack Series in April and October. 2020 also marks a return to a one day mixed Senior and Junior format recognising the importance of the club’s family roots. TERC holds Endurance and Grasstrack Series each year, with most members competing in both. Endurance riders race for several hours on a track up to 25km long, in predominantly bushland. Senior races are longer than Juniors, with an eight hour Enduro being the major test for the year. Grasstrack races are short tracks under 2km, set out in paddocks using the natural terrain.

In past years TERC used several locations locally for Endurance racing but recently most events have been centred around the North West Coast. The Deloraine round of the Grasstrack series on 4 April and the Meander round on 10 October mark a return to the area. An increase in the popularity of side-by-side buggies over quads has lead to TERC deciding to trial side-by-side racing at grasstrack events this year. The first appearance of side-byside racing at the Bakers Beach fun day in January was a huge success with both competitors and spectators.

A big growth areas for the club is the pee-wee section with a dedicated pee-wee track set up at each event to cater for children as young as four riding 50cc bikes. Riders are placed in a class according to their ability. TERC is a club of friendly enthusiasts who share a passion for off-road motorcycles. New members will be warmly welcomed in any class – Pee-Wee, Expert, Over-45s or Quads. Entries in the local events are encouraged. Day memberships and entry fees apply. Bikes and helmets need to pass scrutineering. Further information is available on the club website, on Facebook, or phone club president Jamie Young on 0407263064.