Lewis Tombs
mx323.com on Monday at Frome
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Tuesday, 25th May 2010, 7:32 GMTThe first round of the mx323 series held at Little Silver earlier this month proved to be a quality success and with the very same combination of MX3, Under 23's and sidecars about to go for it once again. - the scene is all set to produce another winning event and a great day out for all the family. PAR Honda hotshots Ray Rowson and Scott Elderfield were the more than worthy winners at the opening round - and once again in the Under 23's section down in Somerset 17 year old Scott will be on the start line for what is the second round of competition. The opening round close quarters three-way battle between Scott, Moto One's super quick KTM pilot Shane Carless and Alan Keet on the Suzuki proved to be a totally compulsive watch at times and with the same trio in attendance again there's every reason to believe round two will be just that will as exciting. Other riders to look out for in the Under 23's line up include Lewis Tombs, James Dodd, Josh Spinks, Ashley Wilde, and Matt Bayliss In the MX3 Open class the main focus of attention at the sharp end in the championship chase would seem to be a two way Suzuki affair as John May on the Meredith sponsored machine squares up Lakeland Bikesports Jamie Law. John May finished on the podium at round one in the runners up position with Jamie in fourth just seven points adrift. A full line up of 34 of the countries top crews will be contesting the three 20 minute plus two lap races. Currently leading the championship are defending champions Stuart Brown / Luke Peters who have only been beaten once this year and in the last decade have won 14 of the 16 races they have contested at this track. Hoping to put an end to this run of success will be Scott Wilkinson / David Keane who won the very first race of this year’s championship but since then have been sharing second and third places with the local team of Daniel & Joe Millard. The Millards live just a few miles from Asham woods and as is so often the case their local track has been their jinx track. For the last three years they have had their worst score of the year at this track so they will be hoping for a serious change of luck this time. The only other crew to finish in the top three in a race this year are Richard Jenkins / Pete Girling. Engine reliability at the last round at Little Silver let them down badly when they had to pull out of the second and third legs. Their performance recently at the Italian GP indicates that their Zabel engines are back on song and they will be looking to mix it with the current top three. Other teams to watch out for are current AMCA champions Steve France / Lee Machin, Andy & Tim Breacher who ride the only right handed outfit in the race and Jack Etheridge now reunited with his regular crewman Lewis Luxford. The circuit at Asham Woods Leighton nr Frome has been modified over the past few years and the days racing for both of the MX323 classes will be run over three 20 min races that will follow a timed qualification session to determine gate position. The timetable of events will see the sidecars go out first with racing due to commence at 11.30 with practise starting at 9.30. Practice starts at 09.30 hrs with the first race due to go off at 11.30 hrs. Admission for adults is Read article
Hawkstone International Motocross
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Monday, 1st March 2010, 20:55 GMTOnce again the time is fast approaching and the Hawkstone International Motocross is nearly upon us. This is the 13th consecutive year the race has run at the famous Shropshire track and will take place this year on the 7th March 2010. As always the line-up is spectacular with some of the best riders from around the World and the British Motocross scene will join together in a battle to see who will become victorious. American star Mike Alessi is hoping to put on a fantastic show despite a shoulder injury he sustained in Italy a month back. The young American will be racing the all new 350 Jagermeister KTM on UK soil and it is expected to gain a lot of interest and people will be keen to see how the fast American will fare in the MX1 class. Fresh from his win at the French International young and super fast Ken Roczen will make his UK debut on board the TEKA Suzuki. The youngster has been a force to be reckoned with in previous years and is sure to become one of the favourites in the World GP scene this season. On a roll at the minute he will be out to prove a point at the fantastic Hawkstone track. Hot on his heels will be home talent Red Bull KTM rider Shaun Simpson who will be there to ensure that he will be number one on the day. The young Scots man will be eager to get a good result on one of his few visits to British soil this year, Simpson has already started the season strongly in Italy and France and he will be hoping to carry on this run of form at Hawkstone. Simpson, now fully fit, is sure to be one of the top contenders in the World MX2 Championship this year and the Brits will be cheering him on all the way! The crowd will have plenty more to cheer about with the British pack being led by MX1 2009 Champion Brad Anderson and former British Champion and crowd favourite Carl Nunn. A whole host of other Brits fill the field with James Noble, Ray Rowson, Martin, Barr, Jordan Rose, Wayne Smith, Lewis Gregory, Elliott Banks-Browne, Lewis Tombs and 2009 Masters Champion Kristian Whatley will all be battling for top positions. Tickets are Read article
