A Future for Supercross
By TMX Archives on 9th Jul 08
AFTER 11 years of British Supercross, a long term deal has finally been inked-in between Future West, the long time promoter of British Supercross, and the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) to sanction exclusively the British Supercross Championship. The agreement will hopefully finally set the stage for the long-term growth of the sport to its full potential in the UK. The deal was signed and sealed last week by Future West's John Hellam and ACU Chairman Jim Parker.
Said Hellam, We are really pleased with the final outcome of the deal. It will give everyone involved the opportunity to work together and take the sport to the next level. Supercross has become an integral part of motocross racing worldwide and a welcome and important extension to the racing season. We have a large following for our series and it keeps the fans engaged in the sport throughout the long, cold winter months.
Jim Parker, ACU Chairman, commented that he is delighted that the ACU has been given the opportunity to work with Future West and John Hellam to secure the growth of Supercross in the UK via a fully fledged British Championship.
Brian Higgins stated that the ACU recognise that the Future West series has stability after ten years of promoting events in the UK and the official link between the ACU and Future West can only be good for the sport. I know Future West have some special high profile venues which will hopefully introduce the spectacular sport to some new people in fresh areas.
Supercross has become a great opportunity for the industry to show-off new products and, for teams, the chance to showcase and entertain their sponsors as well as their new team riders but most of all it is now a major legitimate British Championship.
With GP tracks now featuring more Supercross features, it is becoming more and more important for teams and riders to participate in the tighter version of the sport in the autumn/ winter period, getting riders prepared for the upcoming outdoor seasons and is also a cheaper alternative to costly training trips to Spain or the US. You only have to look at riders like Tommy Searle, Ashley Greedy and Max Anstie who have gained a lot of useful experience riding in British Supercross and are now putting it to good use in their careers.
Tickets for the opening round at Sheffield Arena on October 25 are available through the arena box office on 0114-256-5656 and rounds two and three at the Liverpool Echo Arena on January 23/24 can be purchased via 0844-4000-800. The Liverpool dates were a huge success when introduced for the first time this winter.
Further rounds are being investigated and announcements of additional dates will be made shortly in T+MX. For the latest on British Supercross also check-out fwsx.com