The undisputed original of the vets motocross calendar, the Farleigh Castle Vets MX, returns for another year, taking place over the weekend of September 12th & 13th, 2026 at one of the most breathtaking and naturally stunning venues in British motocross, the Farleigh Castle Grand Prix circuit in Somerset.
The class that stands out from the crowd is the All 125 class, the names that are lining up to get the quarter litre bikes on the pipe are super impressive and are sure to provide some fireworks when the gate drops.
One name sure to be generating plenty of excitement heading into the 2026 event is Luke Dean, who delivered a stunning performance at Farleigh Castle in 2025, taking a remarkable set of results in the highly competitive 125 class. Dean was in imperious form throughout the weekend, posting a 2-1-1-2 scorecard across his motos — a display of consistency and outright speed that firmly announced him as one of the class’s standout performers. With the bit firmly between his teeth, all eyes will be on Dean when the gate drops at Farleigh Castle this September to see if he can go one better and take a clean sweep.
If you were a betting man, then Dean would be where the smart money would be; however, this is why we go racing, and he is sure to be pushed by former enduro ace Daryl Bolter, alongside Matt Coles, who will be a front-runner for sure. Dark horse in this class is American Robbie Horton, who has many results through the US amateur scene, both SX and Outdoor. It’s going to be a barn-stormer for sure.
All classes will have practice and two full-length races on Saturday, then two more races on Sunday, but it’s not just the racing that makes Farleigh Castle Vets MX a fantastic weekend.
The organisers have made the bold decision to freeze spectator and camping prices at 2024 levels to ensure Farleigh Castle Vets MX remains a brilliant, accessible experience for riders and families alike. And there is plenty to keep everyone entertained beyond the track. The ever-popular beer tent returns on both Friday and Saturday evening, complemented by a fantastic range of Food and beverage vendors, and the trade village, headlined by high street giant The Range.
Tickets are available at https://www.farleighcastlevetsmx.co.uk/buy-tickets
