More than 300 competitors are expected to compete in the various age and power categories.

Some of the best Pro riders in the country will be racing including the points leaders of the national series, Todd Waters and Jy Roberts, but also a host of local talent led by Caleb Clifton, Joel Wightman and Josh Whitehead.

In the junior classes Cody Kilpatrick, Levi Lane and Ethan McCort will be hoping to take advantage of home ground.

Three out of the five rounds of the East Coast MX Series are in the Hunter region this year. The East Coast MX Series has established itself over the last seven years not only as grass roots level but also the premier junior/senior dirt bike racing series in NSW.

The racing is held over two days with the Pro Riders, Women and juniors under 12 years old racing on Saturday, and the juniors over 12 years old, clubman and vets riders racing on the Sunday.

Gates open at 6am for competitors. Free spectator entry all day.

"It's a great way to spend the weekend with your family watching some exciting motorcycle racing," Maitland District Motorcyle Club's Manny Wade said.

"To have pro national riders attending like Luke Clout, Todd Waters, Joel Whiteman and Jy Roberts is a great opportunity for Maitland bike fans to see the stars.

"The local gun riders Cody Kilpatrick, Thomas Hay,  Levi Lane, Ethan McCort, Fletcher Kilpatrick, Jackson Williams and Jye Barton will be giving it everything as well."

Saturday

4/u9 Years Division 1 50cc (Demo class)

7/u9 Years Division 2 50cc

7/u9 Years 65cc

9/u12 Years 65cc

9/u12 Years 85cc/150cc 4-stroke (Standard Wheel)

Senior Women

MX2 (A+B Grade)

MX1 (A+B Grade)

Sunday

12/u14 Years 85cc/150cc 4-stroke

14/u16 Years 85cc/150cc 4-stroke

13/u15 Years Junior Lites 100cc - 125cc 2-stroke

15 Years Junior Lites 100cc to 125cc 2-stroke

13/u16 Years Junior Lites 128cc 2-stroke to 250cc 4-stroke

Clubman Lites; Clubman Open; +30 Vets