ACU Insure there is no cheating...
By TMX Archives on 23rd Jul 09
FOLLOWING the hard work carried out by members of the ACU Motocross Committee over the last few seasons, it was perturbing to see a number of posts on certain motocross forums, suggesting that there were some issues with riders in the ACU Express Insurance British Youth Motocross Championship running oversized engines. The ACU stepped in with assistance from ACU Technical Official Dave Young, and FIM/ CMS Chief Technical Officer at Grands Prix, Andy Summers, to clear up the rumours. Both Technical Officers carried out numerous engine measurements at Cusses Gorse, which hosted round five of the ACU Express Insurance British Youth Motocross Championship over the weekend.
Due to time constraints, further engines were sealed and will be stripped for measurement at a future date.
The officials involved were pleased to report that none of the engines that had been stripped and measured were outside of the regulations, confirming the belief of the Committee that cheating in this way is not rife throughout the paddock.
The ACU Motocross Committee works hard to ensure that there is a level playing field for all of the competitors at its events and that everyone adheres to the rules.
The sixth round of the ACU Express Insurance British Youth Motocross Championship will take place at the traditional venue of Low Gelt Farm near Brampton, Cumbria, on August 29/30, where the organisers will endeavour to continue the good work put in by Hucklebridge Events this weekend.