The Range, Homebase and wilko CEO Chris Dawson extends support for Vets MX epics
By Team TMX on 4th Feb 26
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Since first coming on board as title sponsors of the VMXdN back in 2023, The Range, wilko and Homebase have steadily strengthened their commitment to UK motocross. That support was extended to the Farleigh Castle Vets MX in 2024 and, heading into 2026, the retail trio will mark their third consecutive year as title sponsors of both events.
Spearheaded by motocross superfan Chris Dawson, The Range, wilko and Homebase are once again backing the VMXdN at Hawkstone Park and the Farleigh Castle Vets MX. Having previously supported the Foxhill event, the move to Hawkstone was embraced enthusiastically – and with good reason. Few venues can rival Hawkstone’s heritage, with the Shropshire circuit standing tall as one of the most historic and respected tracks on the UK calendar.
Fans won’t miss the now-familiar Arctic trailer either, which will be in attendance at both events and loaded with just about everything you didn’t know you needed. From camping essentials and spectator must-haves like airbeds and umbrellas, through to garden furniture and kids’ toys, it’s well worth a wander. And if you’re lucky, you may even catch Dawson reliving his market-trader days on the mic – an experience in itself.
“We are really pleased to be part of this new era, with VMXdN moving to Hawkstone – the real home of motocross,” said Dawson. “We’re building on improved marketing and have a few big surprises planned for later in the year to make the event even better.”
The VMXdN has long been renowned for bringing together the very best motocross riders – past and present – from across the globe. This year’s Hawkstone Park event, scheduled for August 27-30, promises to raise the bar once again, with two-stroke racing that harks back to the golden era of ’90s motocross, hard racing and an atmosphere that bridges generations.
Meanwhile, Farleigh Castle Vets MX remains the undisputed OG of veterans’ motocross. Taking place on September 10-13, 2026, the event has been a cornerstone of the UK motocross calendar since its inception in 2009. Set against the dramatic Somerset backdrop, Farleigh consistently delivers bar-to-bar racing, with full gates of riders young, not-so-young and everything in between, all attacking the hills like it’s still 1995.
Two iconic events. Two legendary venues. And the unmistakable sight and sound of two-strokes doing what they do best.
