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Dirt High Promotions has cancelled the 2026 Berry Sweet Manjimup 15,000, as fuel supply instability and rising logistical costs prevent interstate riders and teams from committing to this year’s event.

Promoter Willie Thomson had been consulting with ProMX team principals and riders following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding fuel availability impacting travel.

A majority of interstate teams and international riders were ultimately unable to guarantee transporting equipment and personnel to Western Australia, forcing Thomson to scrap the 2026 edition altogether.

“We have tried everything to make this event happen,” said Thomson. “Riders and teams can’t commit to making it to Manji, which makes it impossible for us to organise this year’s race. Every rider and team I spoke to understands what this race means to the WA motocross community. Under the current circumstances, it’s just not possible.

“What makes Manjimup so special is not just the racing, but it’s the fans,” he added. “We owe it to the riders, the fans, and our sponsors to make sure everyone can afford to race and come and see the best riders and teams go at it around the fastest track in the Southern Hemisphere.”

Manjimup’s cancellation comes amid a challenging period for Western Australian motocross, with the opening round of the WA State Motocross Championship scheduled for Wanneroo called off due to low rider entries, it was announced yesterday afternoon.

According to today’s announcement, Dirt High Promotions – under the ownership of Thompson – remains committed to returning the Manjimup 15,000 in 2027.