Have you ever taken part in motocross and scrambling races around East Anglia?

Ipswich Star: All the riders line up ready for the start of the race at a day of motocross and scrambling at Bentley in 1991All the riders line up ready for the start of the race at a day of motocross and scrambling at Bentley in 1991 (Image: Archant)

Or were you one of those cheering the riders on?

Ipswich Star: International motor-cycle scramble racing at Wakes Colne in September 1967.International motor-cycle scramble racing at Wakes Colne in September 1967. (Image: Archant)

Motorcycle sport has been hugely popular over the decades, and in our latest Days Gone By feature we are looking back at events held in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

Ipswich Star: One of the riders taking a corner on the track at Bentley in 1991One of the riders taking a corner on the track at Bentley in 1991 (Image: Archant)

Bentley is one of the popular venues featured in our gallery, together with Blaxhall, where many meetings have been held.

Ipswich Star: Riders tackling the loose dirt that made up part of the track at Bentley in 1991Riders tackling the loose dirt that made up part of the track at Bentley in 1991 (Image: Archant)

Also featured is a photo of scramble racing being staged at Hintlesham Hall in 1967, as well as international racing at Wakes Colne.

Ipswich Star: Scrambling at Blaxhall in April 1981Scrambling at Blaxhall in April 1981 (Image: Archant)

The wettest days have often proved to be the ones with the most spectacle for spectators, creating tougher conditions for riders.

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

To order photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: A rider on the motocross course at Blaxhall during Woodbridge motorcycle club's first meeting of the season in 1977A rider on the motocross course at Blaxhall during Woodbridge motorcycle club's first meeting of the season in 1977 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Motorcycle racing at Bentley in 1965Motorcycle racing at Bentley in 1965 (Image: Archant)