The 2013 Vets MXdN is the fifth edition of this fantastic event and with more than 500 entries in the Evo and Twinshock classes. There will be plenty of racing action to keep everyone entertained throughout the weekend, with the main highlight being the International Evo Team Event.

Current holders Team Belgium will be looking to retain their crown, the team will be led by Farleigh Supremo Werner De Wit, Johan Boonen along with Jan Lauryssen and Edmond Natterman who will face tough competition from Team France, Team USA, Team England and the Southern Hemisphere team.

Team France consists of multi World and AMA Champion Jean Michel Bayle riding a full factory 1989 RC 500 Honda, together with fellow World Champions Frederic Bolley, Jacky Vimond and Yves Demaria.

Team USA will be making the long journey to Farleigh Castle with 48 year old John “Junkyard” Dowd heading the team. Dowd will be tough to beat having recently scored points at the AMA Nationals at Southwick last year. Guy Cooper, Californian Vet Champion Doug Dubach and Former AMA pro Shaun Kalos from Arizona complete Team USA.

Team England will be fielding Mark Eastwood, Rob Herring, Mark Hucklebridge and Tom Church, while the DT Evo Series team will be featuring Phil Lewis, Phil Mercer, Rick De Feu and Brian Wheeler.  While the Southern Hemisphere team also looks like a very strong three man squad in the shape of Josh Coppins, Darryl King and Ryan Hunt.

In the Twinshock Vets MXdN class last year’s winners Team Belgium with Germany, Twinshock UK and France will all be hoping to take the Danny Magoo Trophy. The ACU team consists of Wayne Butt, Terry House, Roy Wells and Neil Prince.

Friday evening entertainment will be the 80s disco cover band “Groove Juice” and on Saturday the ska band “Rat Race”.