Enduro Clerk of the Course Seminar – 23rd July Monday 27 June, 2016 The ACU will be hosting a Seminar for National Enduro Clerks of the Course officials on Saturday 23rd July 2016 at the ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2YX starting at 10am with lunch being provided. Wildcard Shipton Wins Two Dayer in Style at Foxhill Monday 27 June, 2016 Last weekend the Phoenix Tools Premier motocross Championship visited Foxhill Moto Parc for a 2 day meeting which was rounds 5 & 6 in the series which also incorporated rounds 3 & 4 of the 2-stroke and Evo/Super Evo Championships. Saturday started with nigh on perfect conditions with the sun shining but by mid-afternoon the heavens were to open which made things a bit tricky, but never the less on Sunday for round 6 after some more rain overnight the track was to gradually dry and was to…. RT Keedwell ACU British Trials Championship – West of England Preview Monday 27 June, 2016 This year’s RT Keedwell sponsored British ACU Trials Championship has seen some expected results to date but also some new faces up at the sharp end. The Magic of Milton Park —Nora MX Round 6 Monday 27 June, 2016 Round 6, and two thirds of the way through the Nora MX Championship saw a return to the very well prepared ACU Events circuit of Milton Park and it was the first time since 2014 for the quad boys. The challenging track of seasons past had been calmed down and lead to some of the best racing of the season to date. Holcombe Reclaims Welsh 2 Day Crown Monday 27 June, 2016 The Welsh 2 Day experience is over for another year. The months of preparation, mails, texts, phone calls and ‘ride near’ requests came to a head this week when the ‘Welsh’ rolled into Llandrindod again. This year, social media played a big part in the build up as key figures in the town posted welcoming messages to the event, its 500 riders (and 40 passengers) and the supporters, service crews and spectators. Hockey wins Round 4 of the Eastern Enduro Championship Tuesday 28 June, 2016 Longs, bogs, woodland and cambered fields were the order of the day at the 4th round of the G H Motorcycles/Husqvarna/ACU Eastern Enduro Championship staged by the Sudbury Motor Cycle Club at Little Hadham Herts. With the rain days before the event and the sunshine on the day made the conditions perfect for the well laid out course. Smith & Hodgson share the honours in Wales Tuesday 28 June, 2016 After the tight technical circuit of Crail in Scotland the British Supermoto championship moved into Wales and a new track on the calendar, Pembrey. This world famous Rally Cross circuit in deepest South Wales takes some getting too but the journey is worthwhile with the excellent facilities and the ultra fast wide flowing circuit. ACU /FSRA British F2 Sidecar Championship Report from Anglesey Tuesday 28 June, 2016 The Championship went to the seaside and a weekend visit to the Coastal Circuit of Anglesey’s Trac Mon. At the close of proceeding this weekend the Competitors will have reached the halfway point of this year’s six round series Crewe and South Cheshire Head to Tonfanau on July 3rd Wednesday 29 June, 2016 Charlie Williams, Stan Woods, Nick Jefferies and Tommy Robb, plus special guest Peter Hickman, top the long list of celebrities at the Annual Parade of Racing Exotica at Tonfanau on Sunday, July 3rd. ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship heads for Ashby on July 9th and 10th Wednesday 29 June, 2016 Round’s 5 and 6 of the ACU GBXC British Sprint championship are running at Ashby Motopark, LE65 1SD, on July 9-10th. Wednesday 29 June, 2016 The National Road Rally 2016 is being held on Saturday 2nd/ Sunday 3rd July. Although there are actually four Rallies over the 20 hour period the main National Road Rally starts at 1200 noon on the Saturday and finishes at one of five Final Controls, Whichurch, Stevenage, Leeds, Warminster and Stibbington, at 0800 on Sunday. The other Rallies run at varying times during the 20 hours. Check out at www.nationalroadrally.co.uk for all the specific details. Fired up for round five in Leuchars, Scotland Wednesday 29 June, 2016 Round five of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship supported by Pro Clean will head to the new venue of Leuchars, Fife, in Scotland this weekend, July 3rd, and all eyes will be on the Wilvo Virus Performance KTM rider Shaun Simpson who will be performing in front of his home fans. Free Admisson for the No Limits Racing Snetterton 8 Hour Wednesday 29 June, 2016 This Saturday will be the first 8 hour endurance race for No Limits Racing and the first motorcycle 8 hour endurance race in the UK and Snetterton for 9 years. Tong Passes World Trial Inspection in preparation for 16th and 17th July Wednesday 29 June, 2016 Last weekend the Promotor of the World Trials Championship round at Tong met with Jordi Pascuet the FIM section advisor for the pre event inspection prior to the Wulfsport / Oset World Trials GP at Tong on the 16th and 17th July. The inspection was to view the venue and progress being in readiness for the event. Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Round 4 travels to Anglesey Circuit on the 9th & 10th July Thursday 30 June, 2016 The CRMC will be at Anglesey Circuit in North Wales over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 9th and 10th of July. Come along and see the bikes, hear the sound, talk to the racers and watch some fabulous classic and post classic bike racing. If the 1960’s, 70’s or 80’s are your thing then you must come and see us we have Classic solo and sidecar races and Post Classic solo races with packed grids and around 350 machines and riders competing in a program of 18 plus Races each day…. SUZUKI CELEBRATES SHEENE’S WORLD TITLES AT OLIVER’S MOUNT Thursday 30 June, 2016 Barry Sheene’s 1976 and 1977 world championship-winning race bikes have arrived at Suzuki GB, ahead of the Barry Sheene festival at Oliver’s Mount next month and as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of Sheene’s first world title. Summer Nationals at Santa Pod Raceway Report Friday 01 July, 2016 With the opening two rounds of the ACU Championships not completed due to the weather. The Summer Nationals was blessed with dry and warm weather on race day. One qualifying session was lost due to rain on the Saturday. A new speed record was set in Top Fuel Bike. On race day just before the bike eliminations there was a one-minute silence for Sarah Jane Head who passed away. Local company Steve Lumley Planings Ltd supports Maxxis British Motocross at Blaxhall Friday 01 July, 2016 With just over two weeks to go until the gates drop for the sixth round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship supported by Pro Clean at Blaxhall Circuit on Sunday 17th July. It is with great pleasure that the Woodbridge and DMCC club are able to announce the additional support from Steve Lumley Planing Ltd alongside the existing sponsors Orwell Truck and Van and Foxwood Ceramics. Memorial Lap & Service at Malew Church Friday 01 July, 2016 The Southern 100 Road Races run through the famous Church Bends at Malew where the bend and the church always provides a great backdrop for an exceptional photograph or two. Sidecar Champions Ready to Renew Rivalry Friday 01 July, 2016 The current Southern 100 Sidecar Championship driver, Tim Reeves returns to the Billown Course to defend his Championship Title, this time with regular passenger, Patrick Farrance back in the chair. |