GALLERY: Perth Motorplex reopens with test and tune
14 October 2020
Perth Motorplex is up and running for their 2020/21 season, beginning with a test and tune in windy but clear weather.
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Perth Motorplex is up and running for their 2020/21 season, beginning with a test and tune in windy but clear weather.
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