Dating back to 1972, it all started with with four semi-retired crosscountry and motocross riders who were not as competitive any

more, but refused to give up riding.These “Original Four”

were Ron Farmer, Stan Johnson, Brooks Gowanlock and Vern Amor.

Ron Farmer was indoctrinated into the Canadian Motor Sport Hall of

Fame in March 1999.

The B.C. OLDTIMERS Motorcycle Club became the fourth club to join

the Oldtimers Motocross Association, which was founded by Los Angeles

and immediately followed by Oregon ond Washington. The B.C. entry

into the Association in 1972 made it International and the name was

changed to the International Oldtimers Motocross Association. The

Association has twelve clubs from all the Western States and the two

Western Provinces - B.C. and Alberta. The most recent club to join is

Arizona, who put on their inaugural race March 1 & 2 of 2003.

Motocross is a very family-oriented and healthy sport. It is the

most physically demanding sport in the world, ahead of soccer.

Oldimer's are 40 years and older, and we have 19 active riders in

the 70 year old class with 3 riders over 80 years old. As of 2006 we

established a separate class for them, which is the +80 Master class.

Prior to 2006, they had to ride with the “KIDS” in the +70

class.

All classes are decided by age and ability, but then we do cater

to all other ages as well. The youngest grandchildren, sons, and

daughters are in the mini class. People under 30, but on a big wheel

bike, ride in the support class. The 30 to 39 year old riders compete

in the Over-The-Hill Gang.

All our International races are two day events, with 3 motos on

Saturday and 2 motos on Sunday. For those over 60 years old, it is

reduced to 2 motos on Saturday, except for the +60 Master class,

which has 5 x 15 minute motos. All motos are considerably longer than

normal local races. For example the +40 Master class runs five 22

Minute Motos. We like you to go home tired but want you to know that

you earned it.

Most of our International tracks are real Motocross tracks with

long lap times and very few, if any, 'stadium style' jumps. Although

every track has a fair number of jumps, they are mostly step-up,

step-down and table top type jumps.

On Saturday night the BCOT supplies a 'first class', catered

dinner and the best raffle on the circuit. The raffle is also the

original one. Although it is becoming quite popular with other clubs,

our world famous raffle and dinner, are still the best. We also try

very hard to have the most unique and best trophies on the circuit

and something you would really like to win and keep. We also attempt

to have the trophies based on a Canadian theme. The rules are 30%

trophies and we are generous with that minimum and also pay 100%

trophies to anyone over 70. They deserve it. Anyone over 80, rides

free.Congratulations to Charlie Burchinal, who is our first over 80

year old rider and first inductee into the BCOT Hall of Fame.See the

President's recognition speech to Charlie, elsewhere on this site.

Its great fun for all ------So come join us.