Last year saw hometown lad Sam Davies achieve his "dream" to take out the classic - beating fellow local and two-time champion Jarryd Oram, who finished in second position, and third place finisher Tom Donnelly.

This year the classic, running October 31 to November 1 will double as the state titles for seniors and juniors in the dirt track sport.

A total of $7950 in prize-money is up for grabs plus an array of prizes.

Club president, Trent O'Donnell, said preparations are well and truly underway with weather the only worry.

"It's all looking good, the potential for rain looks to be the only issue but other than that it's shaping up to be a good meeting," he told the Argus.

"The entry numbers are great and only two classes won't qualify for the state championships.

"Akubra and Oakland Park Race Products are our major sponsors and we're very grateful for their support."

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Due to COVID-19, the event will only allow 500 spectators with social-distancing restrictions applied. The crowd numbers will be nominated with a first in, first dressed process.

Mr O'Donnell is just happy to see the event going ahead.

"Last year we would've had 500 on the hill but unfortunately that won't be able to occur this year which will affect the atmosphere," he said.

"Earlier we thought we wouldn't even be allowed to hold the classic so we're just lucky and happy to be running the event, especially in COVID times."

The club has decided to embrace the COVID conditions and add their own flavour to the way in which the world is currently functioning.

"This will be the 30^th year of the classic and obviously we were hoping to do certain things for such a special year," Mr O'Donnell explained.

"We've decided that because it's a special year we'd still do something different and embrace the phrase 'nothing has been the same in 2020'.

"So for the race this year we'll debut a brand new track layout to keep things different - there's been no form guide and only one real practice so the best riders should rise to the top."

Despite such a different year the Motor Cycle club has seen interest rise in the sport.

"We have high levels of participation and new people joining the club in the past 12 months," Mr O'Donnell said.

"There is a huge contingent of local riders this year and they should fare well across the program.

"Sam Davies is in good form and will be looking to go back-to-back whilst James Chapman, Michael Kirkness and seven-time winner Michael Booth will all be in contention as well."

The classes of competition are:

Senior Championship Classes

Non-Championship classes

Juniors Championship classes

Non-Championship classes