Whatley set to seal title

The MBO Sport Yamaha rider has an 86-point lead over second-placed Nico Aubin.

 

So unless the French defending champ can pull back 12 points in the Shropshire sand, the title will go to the 23-year-old with one round still remaining.

 

"I've got a good lead now, which I'm happy with and I'm aiming to tie the series up at the next round,” said Kristian. 

 

"I like Hawkstone and there are lots of lines for me to choose from, so it should be good.”

 

Having taken the overall at the first five rounds there is no reason to expect anything else but more of the same from 

Kristian, although Nico did win the final moto at round five at Canada Heights, so he has the pace if he can string three 

consistent races together. 

 

And with fresh Buildbase Honda signing Brad Anderson showing a resurgence in form the battle may not be over just yet.

 

The MX2 class is a different story, with Putoline Honda's defending champion Nev Bradshaw finally moving to the front of the title chase at Canada Heights, after leap-frogging Steven Lenoir.

 

The Frenchman, racing for the Evotech Stevens KTM team, had lead the points standings since the opening round at Landrake.

 

But – just as he did last year – Nev has got faster as the season has progressed and he is now 11 points ahead.

 

"My plan is always to start steady and get some good points on the board, build a base and work off of that,” said the South African. 

 

"I have got to give it up to my team – they put 100 per cent into my bike and Ben works 24/7 keeping them going.”

 

MX2 is stacked this season and with Bryan MacKenzie (Pendrich Kawasaki), Martin Barr (VMX Moto Nutt Travel KTM) and Graeme Irwin (Heads & All Threads Suzuki) all capable of getting on the podium this class looks likely to go down to the wire.

 

Backing up the pros are four Red Bull Elite Youth Cup classes packed with the UK's fastest up-and-coming racers along with the pre-mix heroes of the Two-stroke Championship classes ensuring there is loads of on-track action.

 

In keeping with the Red Bull Pro Nationals' reputation as Europe's premier motocross family festival, there is also a full 

programme of off-track activities with MX Try-outs for kids as well as Quad and Electric Trials Experiences on both days.

 

On Sunday the Kidzone opens up and there will be a series of amazing Freestyle Motocross demonstrations and incredible aerial acrobatics from the Red Bull Matadors display team.

 

Hawkstone Park is just off the A49 near the village of Hodnet. 

 

The exit from the A49 can be found between the B5065 and B5063 and will be signposted Booley/ Stanton (Postcode SY4 4NA). 

 

Gates open at 8.30am both days.

 

Admission is just £13 for adults, £3 for children and £30 for a family of four. 

 

For more detailscheck out www.redbullpronationals.com