Full entry for the Muntjac
By TMX Archives on 9th Nov 16
The GH Motorcycles Muntjac Enduro on Sunday, November 20, has a cracking entry for the final round of this years ACU British Enduro Championship.
Based in Thetford Forest, East Anglia, the event, organised by Diss MCC, is one of the most popular long course forest enduros of the year. More than 200 eager souls have entered with a large reserve list of disappointed riders.
While the event is only one day, the compact nature with a 20-mile route over terrain that is normally rideable in all weather conditions, means it appeals to a number of non-BEC contenders.
The special test next to the start area and running commentary also means support crews and spectators can get really involved in the overall excitement of the event.
One change for this year's event is that championship riders will be starting at 8.45am to enable them to ride the first special test back-to-back before riding the test again on laps two and three and then three times on lap four!
That's a total of seven tests before going into to the final check of the day which, as normal, will be tight but achievable - at least for the top ten riders in each class.
The special test has also been changed in a few places to slow it down.
With Steve Holcombe (already overall BEC champion) a non-starter the focus will be on the battle for the remaining podium places. Danny McCanney leads the battle for runner-up on 105.
Close behind him is Jack Edmondson on 103, Brad Freeman is snapping at his heals is on 102 and Jamie Lewis currently in fifth on 94.
There's lots of other riders equally capable of riding at the sharp end at this final BEC round including under-23 riders Josh Gotts and Lee Sealey.
However don't discount any of the other established stars including Tom Sagar, 2014 BEC champion, and Daryl Bolter who always goes well at the Muntjac.
As ever, motocross fans will be interested to see how Lewis Tombs, Luke Parker and Stuart Edmonds mix it with the enduro elite.
The Clubman Championship will also see strong competition with the current top three, Jack Ditchfield (94), Ted Bailey (91) and Ryan Comer (86) all fighting for the right to be 2016 BEC Clubman champion.
As Thomas Ellwood has already won the ACU Experts he has decided to make the move to Championship class to test his speed for the 2017 season.
Experts will be timed on three tests and Clubman on the first two tests.
One of the reasons why these classes do not ride more tests is to reduce the overlap of riders due to the short course.
For safety reasons all riders are reminded that the refuelling area is a walking speed area – no exceptions unless you are riding within the bypass provided. Even then, from the yellow flag into the control, is walking speed.
It is also important that all refuelling is carried out on an environmental mat, so bring one and use it.
Everyone is asked to park sensibly as some of the parking area has now been fenced off.
Please do not obstruct the forest track entrance / exit to the event as this is a first aid route.
The start will be on Forest Ride 24 which is east of the A1065 Brandon to Mundford Road. This will be signposted from Brandon, Thetford and Mundford.
Many thanks to event sponsor GH Motorcycles and G&B Finch Aggregates of Colchester for their support.
See you there!
