Martin Barr set for Belfast
By Team TMX on 14th Nov 18
Irish hero Martin Barr will contest the full 2018 Arenacross Tour for his new Crescent Yamaha team in the Pro Lites class. The 31-year-old from Ballyclare will make his debut for the team at his home event in Belfasts SSE Arena on January 18/19 and its safe to say hes relishing the prospect.
Performing in front of a home crowd is always amazing and the atmosphere in the arena is usually as tense as the racing itself, he said. Its such a great family night out and I know the support will be incredible.
I will be fighting for podiums to give the spectators plenty to cheer about and aim to prove that, even though Ive been away from Arenacross for a few years, I will still be a real threat. Im really looking forward to it and, dare I say, Im quietly confident. Ive still got the fire in my belly!
Barrs last AX appearance came in 2013 when he finished the series in fourth as a privateer behind Adam Chatfield, Neville Bradshaw and Jack Brunell.
I really enjoyed it and always said Id like to do the full series again. When the chance came up, via Paul Denning of Crescent Yamaha and Arenacross promoter Matt Bates, to take part in the 2019 Tour I jumped at it.
I know the series has moved on massively and the Pros, particularly the French, are at the top of their game. Theyre on it week-in, week-out but Im a quick learner and Ill never give up. Ive been to a few Arenacross rounds over the years keeping an eye on it all from the ringside and Ive been watching a few videos to familiarise myself with both the format and the other riders.
Its not going to be easy as all the Arenacross guys are fantastic riders and well prepared. Ive already started a training plan I had to move quickly and bring it forward though. I need to spend as much time preparing myself both on and off the bike as the one thing I wont do is be there just to make up the numbers.
Arenacross promoter ASLs boss Matt Bates knows that having Martin on the line will be a big draw for fans especially in Northern Ireland. Martin is without doubt one of the fastest riders to come out of Northern Ireland, he said. Im hoping that the local audience get fully behind him when the series kicks off in Belfast.
Ive always been a big fan of Martin too hes a real fighter and an equally gifted rider that I have no doubt has the ability to shock more than a few of the AX regulars.
For further information and to buy advanced and VIP tickets head to www.arenacrossuk.com
2019 Arenacross Tour Calendar
January 18/19 The SSE Arena, Belfast
February 1/2 The Genting Arena, Birmingham
February 15/16 The Fly DSA Arena, Sheffield
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