Weymouth Beach transforms into motocross circuit this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 16:43 · Archive

A motocross race circuit is being built on Weymouth Beach, with temporary closures in place from Saturday to Sunday.

A mile-long motocross circuit will be built on Weymouth Beach this weekend, with temporary closures in place from 08:00 on Saturday until around 20:00 on Sunday. Diggers will construct the course with ramps on Saturday morning, with demonstrations taking place on Saturday afternoon.

Weymouth Town Council expects the free annual event to attract more than 25,000 spectators. Practice begins at 11:30 on Sunday, with competitive racing from 13:00 until 16:00. The course will stretch from the Pavilion end to the Jubilee Clock.

The Dorset Echo reports that Weymouth Pavilion car park, the Pavilion forecourt and road access to the area will be closed from 08:00 until 17:00 on Sunday. The event is organised by the Weymouth & Portland Lions Club alongside the Purbeck Motorcycle Club, with funds raised supporting local charities. A classic car and motorcycle display will also take place near the Jubilee Clock on Sunday, alongside food stalls, trade stands and children's attractions.

How it is being reported

• Car park and road closure announced for Weymouth Beach MotocrossWeymouth Pavilion car park, the Pavilion forecourt and road access to the area will be closed from 8am until 5pm on Sunday for the Beach Motocross.Dorset Echo · 10 Oct, 16:17
• Beach closure as Motocross circuit returnsTemporary closures will be in place while the motocross course is on Weymouth beach over the weekend.BBC Dorset · 10 Oct, 07:21

In this story: Weymouth Beach · Weymouth & Portland Lions Club · Purbeck Motorcycle Club · Weymouth · Dorset · Pavilion · Jubilee Clock

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