THESE motorcycles may look a bit on the small side but the racing is deadly serious.

Reader Alison Coastworth took this photo of the action at Warden Law, in County Durham.

The Bike Wise Minibike Club is a joint initiative between Durham Police, Durham County Council and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service.

It aims to provide venues for the safe racing of minimoto bikes under the guidelines of the Auto Cycle Union.

The club is open to riders aged from six to 17 with their own machine.

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