After a lot of hard work by volunteers, the club was now experiencing a substantial growth of interest in motocross.
"The core of the club is motocross," said Meredith.
More than 200 riders from all over the North Island have entered this season's last big event on the club calendar - the MX Schools Challenge on April 6 run in collaboration with Tauranga Boys College.
Former 250cc world motocross champion Ben Townley of Tauranga helped design the track, which Meredith said was now well on the way to becoming one of the country's top circuits.
Meredith said another Tauranga-based motocross rider who achieved national and international success, Peter Broxholme, also had input into the track.
The track was constantly being tweaked during the racing season, leaving bigger improvements to be done over winter.
Meredith said the track was ''nice and flowing'', making it good fun for both the fast guys and the younger riders.
The club's home at TECT Park also features a separate mini motocross track for primary school-aged riders who ride bikes up to 65cc, leaving the big track for 85cc bike riders and upwards.
''We are wanting to build one of the strongest mini tracks in the country. It is good to have a strong mini base.''
Meredith said the largest part of the club were junior riders aged from 12 to 16.
"It brings out the families, it is a fantastic family sport."
He described the club's committee as the powerhouse. "Without the committee, the club would stagnate. It is a great bunch of people, and we get on really well."
Meredith paid a big tribute to TECT, First Sovereign and NZCT, saying the club's achievement would not have been possible without grants from these organisations.
The club has secured a former school building which will become the clubrooms, replacing the container that serves at present as a place to do the electronic timing, first aid, administration, and signing on riders during race days.
Meredith credited coaching clinics run by Tauranga's top riders for helping to boost interest in the club. ''Ben Townley is really trying to grow the facility.''
His only regret is how the fascinating motorcycle sport of trials has dropped in popularity and is now mostly confined to middle-aged or older riders. They have built an area for trials consisting of tyres, power poles and big blocks of concrete.
''It still seemed to be stagnating for some reason. We are not running events, but we hope to in the future.''
Tauranga Motorcycle Club
Membership: 250
Ages of riders: Four to 72
Family subscription: $45
Practice nights: Every Wednesday in the summer 4pm-7.30pm
