Record numbers for Pony Express return

OLLIE Pern, 13, and George Pern, 15, are all set for Sunday’s Pony Express in Merino. Photo: LAUREN HAY.

THE Hamilton Motorcycle Club’s annual Pony Express vent is back after a year off with record numbers set to take to the track tomorrow.

About 400 entries have been accepted, including 150 juniors and 250 senior riders.

Club president, Joel Watt said it was great to see the event back in 2021.

”It is fantastic to finally get an event going again,” he said.

“Interest has been at an all time high after having last year off, so it has been good to see a lot of people excited for it.

“We’ve hit a record amount of numbers.

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