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Maxxis British Motocross Championship Round 3
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Monday, 3rd May 2010, 18:52 GMTOsborne and Bobreshev the fastest, but Anderson fighting to keep his crown. That is the story from a superb round three of the championship held yesterday at Duns in the Scottish Borders region. As our previous reports have indicated, Zach Osborne on the Bike It Cosworth Yamaha was unstoppable, recording five first places which included winning Q1, the Q2 Superpole and all three motos - virtually unchallenged. His main title challenger, Jake Nicholls (HM Plant Red Bull KTM) was not able to match the American's pace and suffering a mechanical failure in the second of the now customary three motos, loses his championship lead and the red plate. With an opening moto second, backed up by two very strong third places, PAR Honda's Martin Barr is now third in the title standings, sharing 159 points with Nicholls. Latvian Matiss Karro (MVR-D Suzuki) put in his strongest ride of the year so far, to snatch third place overall on the day with 6-2-4 race results. Read the rest of this storey at www.mxgb.co.uk Read article
Maxxis in Scotland May 2nd
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Monday, 26th April 2010, 7:15 GMTThe MX1 Start list features many GP riders and we can easily pick out fifteen potential podium candidates. Reigning Champion, Brad Anderson will bring an army of his Jordie fans to his local event, whilst world number six, Josh Coppins, previous GP winner, Gert Krestinov and ex 250cc World Champion, Mickael Pichon will sample the circuit for the first time. Add into the mix names like Ray Rowson, James Noble, Carl Nunn, Tom Church, Stephen Sword, Ben LaMay, Alex Snow, Gordon Crockard, current red plate holder, Evgeny Bobreshev, Gareth Swanepoel and Jason Dougan, picking a winner is not easy. The MX2 line up features many GP regulars including Zach Osborne, (pictured) Jake Nicholls, Mel Pocock and Matiss Karro. In his first season on the GP trail, Edward Allingham is now a recognised point scorer, whilst Bryan MacKenzie, Luke Hawkins, Kristian Whatley, Neville Bradshaw and Elliot Banks - Browne will make their life difficult. The airways around the Scottish Borders and the North of England will feature event details on Radio Forthone during the lead up to the big event, which will also feature the FMX UK Freestyle Team doing displays in the adjoining car parking field. The action starts at 9am with Timed Qualifying followed immediately by the Superpole, with the first of six championship races at 12.30pm. The circuit, just outside of Duns, midway between Newcastle and Edinburgh, in the Scottish Borders, is easily reached from the A1 and A7 trunk roads. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read article
Maxxis signs up for three more years
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Sunday, 21st March 2010, 14:48 GMTMAXXIS will title sponsor the ACU British Motocross Championship for three more years, giving security, stability and a strong financial and promotional footing to the best national series in the World. It means the innovative series organised by ACU Events which has brought in a new Superpole and three race per day format for 2010 will have a stable base for growth and expansion until at least 2013, giving the sport a major boost. Maxxis is one of the leading suppliers of competition off-road, on-road, car, van, truck, agricultural and bicycle tyres in the world, with 40-years of manufacturing experience allowing it to offer unequalled performance and quality at cost effective prices. It has been title sponsor of the British Motocross Championship since 2002 and is a stalwart of the sport in the UK. Maxxis International UK’s Managing Director Derek McMartin said: “Since we originally signed up as title sponsor back in 2002 the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship has developed into one of the strongest and most exciting series anywhere in the world. “Our ongoing investment is enabling the series to attract bigger and better fields and provide opportunities for talented young riders to break through into the professional ranks while its higher profile and professional organisation has prompted sponsors from outside the motorcycle industry to get involved. “In renewing our support for the British motocross championship for a further three years, and sponsoring two factory teams this season, we aim to help the ACUE reach a bigger and broader audience. This will be achieved not only through primetime TV coverage, but also via digital media initiatives.” The Maxxis British Motocross Championship is an eight round series in 2010, stretching from Little Silver in Devon to Duns in Scotland and also taking in the Grand Prix track at Mallory Park and a new track at Silverstone. Other top class venues include Lyng in Norfolk and established and historic Farleigh Castle, Foxhills and Hawkstone Park. ACU Events Series Manager Brian Higgins said: “We have developed a long and productive relationship with Maxxis and are absolutely delighted to have its support for a further three years. “It is testament to the proactive and professional approach that ACU Events takes to the series that it can retain such a large well-known brand as Maxxis as a title sponsor and other major sponsors. We will be looking to grow, improve and expand with Maxxis support and riders plus spectators in the UK can look forward to three years of top competition and events.” For more information on the Maxxis British Motocross Championship, visit www.mxgb.co.uk. For more information on the ACU, visit www.acu.org.uk. For more information on Maxxis, visit www.maxxis.co.uk. Read article
