Round 5 of the ACU Eastern Championship Returns to Lyng Monday 22 August, 2016 After the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship & Round 2 of the ACU Eastern Championship held at Cadders Hill, Lyng in March & May, there has been a lengthy wait for the next meeting but preparations are almost completed for the next event at Lyng which is now only a few days away. Sunday 28th August will see the Norwich Vikings stage the fifth round of the ACU Eastern Championship ACU GBXC British Sprint Championship Finale heads to Westwood on the 3rd and 4th September Monday 22 August, 2016 Rounds 7 & 8 of the ACU GBXC British Sprint Championship are all set for an exciting climax on September 3-4th at the fantastic woodland venue of Westwood near Sheffield, postcode S75 3DL. Guisborough & DMCC host round 8 of the RT Keedwell ACU British Solo Trials Championship Tuesday 23 August, 2016 This coming weekend we see the Guisborough & DMCC host round 8 of the RT Keedwell sponsored British Trials series. Alba Takes Hat trick at Cusses with Carter Taking the Championship Lead Tuesday 23 August, 2016 Last Sunday the Phoenix Tools Premier motocross Championship made its way up to Cusses Gorse in Wiltshire for round 8 in the series which also hosted the penultimate round of the Evo/Super Evo Championship. A lot of rain had fallen late Saturday and through the night which was ideal to put the track nigh on perfect and with water put down midday it was to produce some good racing. Round 4 of the ACU Drag Championships take place this weekend Tuesday 23 August, 2016 Round four of the 2016 ACU Championships takes place this coming Bank Holiday weekend 27-29th August at the APIRA Open Sports Nationals at Shakespeare County Raceway. ACU/FSRA British F2 Sidecar Championship Heads to Croft Tuesday 23 August, 2016 Round five of this year’s British F2 Sidecar Championship heads to Croft a circuit that has been on the championship calendar for a number of seasons and there will inevitably be some spectacular action on virtually every part of the track. DUNLOP AGAIN PROVES HE’S THE MAN TO BEAT IN SUPERBIKE CLASSIC TT Wednesday 24 August, 2016 Michael Dunlop again set the pace in the second qualifying session for the 2016 Classic TT presented by Bennetts, topping the board in the Superbike class. Ian Lougher also again topped the board in the Lightweight class while Dean Harrison and Michael Rutter posted the best times in the Senior and Junior sessions respectively. Martin does the triple while Jackson closes the points gap! Wednesday 24 August, 2016 Anglesey. Ah, Anglesey. Yes. Saturday dawned at the circuit, it was warmish, breezyish and sunnyish. The mountains of Snowdonia were visible across the Menai Straits, a few of them topped with light cloud and looking very pretty. Wednesday 24 August, 2016 Always one of the most popular rounds of the British Championship the Teesside Autodrome, located in an industrial area of Middlesboro provides a unique setting for a race track and the fast undulating course with its short but challenging dirt section is a real test for Novice and Expert alike. Another benefit to this venue is the ability to run the track in both directions, which gives fantastic variety over the weekend for the sizeable crowd of spectators. Lincolnshire Enduro Club Hare & Hounds Enduro `Taster` – 9th Oct Wednesday 24 August, 2016 Lincolnshire Enduro Club (LEC) are proud to be holding a `Taster` of future things to come. They will be holding their first Hare & Hound Enduro at Tattershall, Lincolnshire on Sunday 9th October 2016 in association with Gear4 & Moto4. Wednesday 24 August, 2016 The ACU British ISDE Team regretfully announce that four-time world champion David Knight has been forced to withdraw from the team due to injury. David has been suffering for a while with hip pain however, it has now been confirmed that surgery is required and it is uncertain how long the recovery time will be. Shanes and Winterburn’s Claim British Masters Championships 2016 Thursday 25 August, 2016 Teen sensation James Shanes delivered a masterful performance at the Bristol GTC’s successful running of the British Masters Grasstrack Championships, sweeping the card unbeaten, whilst controversy and high drama surrounded a sidecar final, bringing triumphant victory for Yorkshire father and son crew Rod and Billy Winterburn. National Motorcycle Museum “Live” Open Day-Sat 05/11/16 Thursday 25 August, 2016 Following the massive success of Museum LIVE over the past two years, Saturday 05/11/16 will see the museum host our 3rd annual free open day when everyone will be invited to visit the museum collection free of charge. There will also be a host of other free attractions including our amazing “stars on stage” feature which is presented in association with wheel builders to the museum, Central Wheel Components Ltd Simpson, Sterry & Brown perfect at Preston Docks Thursday 25 August, 2016 After overnight storms, the best of Great Britain lined up today for the penultimate round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship, round seven of eight, at Preston Docks where Wilvo Virus Performance KTM’s duo of Shaun Simpson and Adam Sterry dominated their respective classes while Apico Husqvarna’s Alexander Brown was the best of the young guns in the MXY2 category. Ken Hall Trophy Motocross Celebrates 50 Years on August Bank Holiday weekend Thursday 25 August, 2016 On August Bank Holiday, the 28th & 29th, the Langrish MX Club will stage the 50th Ken Hall Motocross. The event will be held at its historic venue at Manor Farm in the village of Langrish. The circuit is one of the best known in Europe famous for its steep climbs and hair raising descents. Bristow and Roberts take Victory at the ‘BIG EVENT’ Thursday 25 August, 2016 This weekend North Berks were celebrating the 10th year of running the Berks Bonanza Supertrial, the top event of the year at Seymours Arena. The weekend promised to be an amazing event and it certainly didn’t disappoint, we had all the top UK riders with us except Dibs sadly, but it opened the trial up for a new winner to take the glory and the prize money. BMCRC Race Report from Round 8 at Brands Hatch GP Thursday 25 August, 2016 Elliot Pinson left Brands Hatch with a marginally extended championship lead at the top of the ACU Team Green Junior Cup standings, as Luke Hopkins moved ahead of Joey Lamden into second spot. Manx Two Day Trial 2016 – Event Preview Friday 26 August, 2016 The Manx National Two Day Trial gets underway this Saturday with around 200 competitors ready to take on the best of what the jewel of the Irish Sea has to offer. Harrison on a charge at the Classic TT as Anstey joins expanding list of contenders Friday 26 August, 2016 Conditions on the Isle of Man were definitely cooler than last night but the pace was heating up in the Superbike class with Dean Harrison posting the fastest time of the week to date – 123.580mph – on the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki. |