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Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Sunday, 4th July 2010, 20:31 GMTSolos Rob Finlow, Jamie Rodgers, Harland Cook Steve Mildoon, Craig Drury, Rob Thomas, James Moon, James Childe, Steve Tideswell, Colin Harris, Mark Phillips, Adam Filmer, Gerald Short, Mark Slade, Adam Hawker James Williams, Mark Tomes, James Child, Dave Meadows, Jason Newitt, Dave Hammond Kirk Finlinson, Ian Gutteridge, Gareth Thomas, Calvin Palmer, Steve Palmer, Oliver Greenwood, Ian Dudley, Kim Greatrix, Derren Harris, Richard Cooper, Steve Dowling (Dave Norris won’t be well enough to ride due to an injured shoulder). 500cc Sidecars 7 Brian Bennett/Eifion Hughes 5 Dave Higgins/Clive Wheatstone 10 Tony Cook/ Jenni Cossar 21 Nick Radley/Abi Radley 24 Mike Gosling/Danny Head 44 Gary Southgate/Paul Smith 47 Michael Stote/Gareth Tregilgas 49 Brian Canning/Steven George 55 David Carvill/Karl Webb 1000cc Righthand Sidecars 2 Steve Smith/Carl Pugh 5 Matt Fumarola/Andi Wilson 12 Neil Owen/Kevin Colborne 25 Colin Blackbourn/Martyn Smith 37 Mark Cossar/Carl Blyth 44 Paul Downes/Tony Bourne 48 Rod Winterburn/Liam Brown 49 Gareth Winterburn/Ben Molloy 57 Clive Stoneman/Roland Broomfield 67 Dan Crawford/TBA 81 John Stafford/Lee Jones 87 Rob Bradley/Shaun Simpson 92 Paul Whitelam/Alan Elliott 228 Fred Skinner/Stephen Russell 362 John Thorpe/Ian Halle Read article
Britain’s short list for MX of Nations announced
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Monday, 28th June 2010, 7:26 GMTThe three riders who will actually represent Team GB will be chosen from, Brad Anderson, Max Anstie, Jake Nicholls, Tommy Searle and Shaun Simpson. At the meeting all logistics of the event were discussed and Mr Dixon is now talking with each rider and Team Manager over various issues which will determine the availability of the five named above. Dixon said: “I have given a lot of thought before announcing the five man squad. Obviously there are other riders who may have felt they should have been listed, especially as we do not currently have a top 10 contender in the MX1 world championship. However, with the 350 KTM now being available and proven to be competitive, there is a possibility that either, or both, of our MX1 and MX3 riders could be on a 350.” Motocross Committee Chairman, Brian Higgins added: “We have given the job of Team Manager to Steve Dixon and we have every confidence in his decision when it gets to the final three. Steve’s vast knowledge at world level is invaluable and he has the contacts to get data from Manufacturers for setting the bikes up at high altitude, which the Denver circuit is.” The event takes place in the last week of September and it is likely the final selection will not be made until September as last year the ACU had to change riders twice through injuries leading up to the Italian event. Read article
Maxxis at Lyng Norfolk This Sunday
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Sunday, 6th June 2010, 23:13 GMTWith just six days to go to the next round at Lyng, our Grand Prix contenders had mixed fortunes at the French GP this weekend. Of the seven riders who are currently regularly competing on the world stage, it was once again our current MX2 series leader, Zach Osborne who scored the best at St Jean D'Angely with an overall third position and currently holds sixth position in the championship - just six points adrift of Shaun Simpson who has opted to concentrate solely on the World Championship. There is no doubting the American's speed, but he makes it difficult after poor qualifying sessions which gives a poor gate choice. Jake Nicholls would have hoped to score better on the wet hardpack French circuit which yielded his lowest points haul of the year, so he will want to close the gap on Osborne in the British series. Other MX2 points scorers in the championship who will appear in Norfolk are Latvian Matiss Karro (16th) and Mel Pocock (34th). Our current MX1 leader, Evgeny Bobreshev didn't excel in the wet french conditions, but his eight point haul still keeps him in the top ten in the world standings. However, his CAS team partner, Gareth Swanepoel scored 10-8 to hold fifteenth and will look to carry this form forward into the sand at Cadders Hill. Of course, in addition to this we have another rider who is holding 6th place in the world and recovering from injury should be riding next weekend. Natalie Kane showed a gritty performance to put two good point scoring rides together and will feature in the MX2 class, which incidentally will be the first to take to the circuit at 9am on Sunday, in the new morning format. The Lyng circuit is easily reached from the A47 trunk road and as the series reaches the half way point, this is an event not to be missed. 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
Winning MX weekend for Pirelli
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash - Tuesday, 9th February 2010, 15:31 GMTPirelli celebrated a winning weekend as the International MX season kicked off with wins at the historic Le Touquet beach race and both classes of the Mantova Starcross. It was a day at the beach for Mickael Pichon as he took his Pirelli Scorpion MX shod Honda to victory in the energy sapping Le Touquet French beach race. Meanwhile in Mantova, Italy the World’s best MX riders were lead home by Pirelli Scorpion MX pilots with MX1 World Champion Antonio Cairoli winning the big-bore class as he made his official KTM 350 debut and Red Bull KTM factory rider Shaun Simpson dominating proceedings in MX2. The Mantova Pirelli riders felt a genuine advantage as they could rely on the fantastic grip and line-holding performances of the MidSoft 32 front and Soft 410 rear, developed specifically for these kind of conditions. Pirelli didn’t just do the winning as the MX1 class saw utter domination by its riders with Cairoli backed up by Steve Ramon, Clement Desalle, and David Philippaerts whilst in MX2 Marvin Musquin finished runner-up to Simpson. The Pirelli ‘winning weekend’ was topped off by German Stephanie Laier completing victory in the Women’s class. Shaun Simpson, Red Bull KTM, Pirelli rider, commented on the Pirelli Scorpion drive and grip, “Despite the heavy rain on Friday, the track was in quite good shape for Saturday’s practice and qualifying sessions. Right from the outset we had good grip and the bike felt really positive in the turns, this allowed me to find the speed to top both of the morning sessions and lead the qualifying race until I made a small mistake. “Lining up against the more powerful MX1 bikes for Sunday’s three main races could have been daunting, but again I was able to get the drive out of the gate and to stay out of trouble in the first two races. A racing incident in the final moto spoilt what otherwise was a great day, which was made much easier thanks to Pirelli being able to give me the tyres that perfectly suited the tough conditions throughout the weekend. “ Read article
