Bridgestone British Masters Round Four Race Report and Results – Monster Mountain

By Team TMX on 27th Jun 23

Evgeny Bobryshev, on his SC Sporthomes Husqvarna, was back to his old winning ways as he took victory in both combined MX1 and MX2 Pro races at last weekend's round four of the Bridgestone Masters at the new Monster Mountain track in South Wales.

On the MX2 side of things, his teammate Jorgen-Matthias Talviku won both of his races to make it a clean sweep for the SC Sporthomes Husqvarna team.

A tremendous amount of work had been done to the track and the surrounding area since its first use, with tons more earth being laid on the course to reinstate the jumps and turns. But the wind on top of the mountain did blow the dust about despite the continual watering.

Steven Clarke took second overall in the MX1 class

Steven Clarke (Store 114 racing Honda) got the holeshot at the start of the first combined Pro race from Dan Thornhill (Chambers GASGAS) and Bobryshev with Lewis Hall (Fantic) being the first of the MX2s in fourth position. On lap two, Bobryshev found a way past Thornhill and was content to follow Clarke around the challenging track to learn some of his racing lines.

At the halfway point, Bobryshev pounced, took the lead, and won the race. Clarke hung on to second, almost 17 seconds behind, with Thornhill spending all but the opening lap in third place. The third SC Sporthomes Husqvarna team member, Miro Sihvonen, finished just under two seconds behind Thornhill in fourth, with Callum Green (Tru7 Honda) fifth.

Jorgen-Matthias Talviku topped the MX2 podium

In MX2, Talviku gated sixth but managed to pass some of the bigger MX1 machines on his way to finish fifth on the track and first MX2 rider. Hall ended his race in eighth place for second in MX2 with Callum Mitchell (Lexa MX Racing Husqvarna) coming from 13th at the start to ninth on the track and third in class.

Once again, at the start of race two, Clarke led the pack around the opening lap, but as he did, in an effort to get to the front quickly, Bobryshev crashed out of a comfortable second place and dropped down to fourth.

Charlie Putnam (SC Sporthomes Husqvarna) inherited second place as Bobryshev went down with Talviku, the first of the MX2s moving into third, as Thornhill watched all this happening from fourth place.

It took a lap for Bobryshev to retake third from Talviku and another lap to snatch second from Putnam. Once passed, Putnam started to slip down the running order as first Talviku passed him, then Thornhill and Sihvonen as he ended the race sixth.

Bobryshev passed Clarke at the halfway point and went on to win by just over three seconds from Clarke, with Thornhill third in class as Sihvonen came from ninth at the start to finish fifth on the track but fourth MX1 rider home.

Talviku was the first MX2 rider home in third, with Mitchell fourth but second in class.

Evgeny Bobryshev took top honours at Monster Mountain

Overall, in Pro MX1, Bobryshev won with maximum points from Clarke and Thornhill. But in Pro MX2, it was Talviku from Mitchell and Mustoe.

"It doesn't matter how many are in the race – a win is still a win", said a happy Bobryshev. "Today was a good day as I wasn't under any pressure and really enjoying my riding. I didn't get the holeshot in the first race but I made the win happen.

“In the second race, I had a big crash. I was in the lead early, which I thought would be good as I would stay out of the roost and stay clean but on the second lap, I crashed over the bars and had to come from the back again.

“I was Ok with that as my speed and riding was good. To me, it's little steps since I had the forced year off riding, so it's good to have a couple of races like that.”

“It’s been too long since I have been on a podium,” said Clarke from the second step. “It’s a bit of a thin field of riders today but I will take a second overall. It’s been a long time since I have led a couple of laps, in fact, it’s two years, and it is great after having all last year off racing. We are progressing, and I am happy to be back on the podium.”

There might have been limited numbers but the Pro race action was frenetic to say the least

"I don't understand why there was only a small number of Pro riders here today,” said third-placed Dan Thornhill. “There may only be 10 riders in my race but six of them a British Championship riders, and the intensity is the same.

“So, it's nice to come here and race. I had two good starts and even had the holeshot in the first race. My speed was good and every week I am getting back to where I need to be. It's nice to have two solid rides again as recently it's been a bit of a struggle.”

Talviku topped the MX2 podium. "It's been a good day and good practice as I need more racing time,” he said. “So, for me, it was perfect. The track is nice and on a massive bit of land. It's also a cool layout but I would have slowed it down a bit and made it more technical. It's a new track for everyone, so it's good".

A great ride for Calum Mitchell saw him land on the MX2 podium

From second on the Pro MX2 podium, Mitchell said, "It's been a good day for me as I have been struggling a bit at the last couple of events. I tried my hardest in the first race but got knocked off but finished third. In the second, I got a better start and finished second for second overall".

Ben Mustoe took third in the Pro MX2 class overall. "It's my first podium of the year and now perhaps I will get more. The track was much better than the first event they run here and I enjoyed it.”

Just three points separated the top three in the Amateur MX1 class as Bradley Wheeler (Even Strokes MX Vice KTM) took the overall by a single point from local lad and winner of races two and four, Glen Phillips (Holeshot Kawasaki). Josh Greedy (Kawasaki) grabbed third overall as two race winner John Joe Wright (Mr Dig Groundworks Honda) just missed out on a podium position after crashing in race two.

Ashley Greedy (Honda) won all four of his Amateur MX2 races for maximum points with Henry Siddiqui (Apico Husqvarna) second and Rory Jones (IDS Transport KTM) third.

Without winning any of his Clubman races, Richard Roberts (rutzz.co.uk Yamaha) won the overall. Kane Fisher (PR Crain Yamaha), winner of taces two and four finished second overall with race one and three winner Colin McLuckie (Honda) third.

Tyla Hooley took four wins from four in the 125cc class

Despite a race two re-run after a red flag incident, wildcard rider Tyla Hooley (723 Fantic) managed to win all four of his 125cc races and left fellow wildcard rider Corey Hockey (Husqvarna) and Beau Brown (KTM) to fight over the lower places. In the end, Hockey secured second place by just two points after a long weekend.

MXY2 ace Mckenzie Marshall couldn't be caught at Monster Mountain

Mckenzie Marshall (DK Offroad KTM) won all four MXY2 races for the overall win. Bayliss Utting (Gibbons Plant Husqvarna) didn't finish out of the top three and was second overall, with wildcard rider Domonic Newbury (426 Motorsport KTM) third.

Another win for Josh Vail - this lad is some talent

The on-form Josh Vail (SJP Moto KTM) dominated the BW85s by winning all four of his races on the way to the overall win. Maison Jones (Electrical Innovations KTM) was second with Zane Stephens (Troy Lee GASGAS) third, a single point behind Jones.

Joel Winstanley-Dawson (Castle Trucks FXR KTM) was unbeaten in the SW85s and notched up four wins from four starts. Chase Panter (KTM) was second with Arthur Moore (3-Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha) claiming the third step on the podium.

Harley Marczak (JMR Foundation GASGAS) dominated the junior 65s by winning all four of his races, with Arthur King (Motoverde KTM) and Nixon Coppins (Yamaha) finishing second and third, separated by nine points.

Results

Pro Elite MX1

1	Evgeny Bobryshev	SC Sporthomes Husqvarna	45 + 45 = 90
2	Steven Clarke	Store 114 Racing Honda	43 + 43 = 86
3	Dan Thornhill	Chambers GASGAS	41 + 41 = 82
4	Miro Sihvonen	SC Sporthomes Husqvarna	39 + 39 = 78
5	Charlie Putnam	SC Sporthomes Husqvarna	35 + 37 = 72
6	Callum Green	Tru7 Honda	37 + 34 = 71
7	James Hutchinson	KTM	34 + 35 = 69
8	Aaron Ongley	Fantic	32 + 33 = 65
9	Richard McKeown	RM22 Husqvarna	33 + 32 = 65

Pro Elite MX2

1	Jorgen-Matthias Talviku	SC Sporthomes Husqvarna	45 + 45 = 90
2	Callum Mitchell	Lexa MX Racing Husqvarna	41 + 43 = 84
3	Ben Mustoe	ASA United GASGAS	39 + 41 = 80
4	Shaun Mahoney	Gabriel SS24 KTM	37 + 39 = 76
5	Daniel Hutchinson	Husqvarna	35 + 37 = 72
6	Tom Hughes	KTM	34 + 35 = 69
7	Lewis Hall	Fantic	43 + 0 = 43

Amateur MX1

1	Bradley Wheeler	Even Strokes, MX Vice KTM	30 + 41 + 39 + 43 = 153
2	Glen Phillips	Holeshot Kawasaki	25 + 45 + 37 + 45 = 152
3	Josh Greedy	Kawasaki	41 + 43 + 33 + 34 = 151
4	John Joe Wright	Mr Dig Groundworks Honda	45 + 19 + 45 + 35 = 144
5	Seam Williamson	Husqvarna	37 + 35 + 35 + 33 = 140
6	Max Lewis	MX Dreams California KTM	31 + 39 + 27 + 39 = 136
7	Todd Ritchie	LPMX KTM	43 + 0 + 43 + 41 = 127
8	Ryan Osborn	Two Js metal work KTM	35 + 30 + 32 + 30 = 127
9	Kieran Yorke	MX Revive Honda	39 + 32 + 23 + 32 = 126
10	Callum Gordon	MX Revive GASGAS	32 + 25 + 30 + 29 = 116

Amateur MX2

1	Ashley Greedy	Honda	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Henry Siddiqui	Apico Husqvarna	41 + 43 + 35 + 43 = 162
3	Rory Jones	IDS Transport KTM	39 + 39 + 43 + 41 = 162
4	Ben Clark	Rock Oil Husqvarna	43 + 41 + 34 + 41 = 157
5	Patrick Jackson	Yamaha	35 + 34 + 41 = 29 = 139
6	Liam Williams	KTM	34 + 35 + 33 + 32 = 134
7	Jordan Bachelor	Arncott Moto Parc Yamaha	33 + 26 + 37 + 37 = 133
8	Leon Ongley	Fantic	32 + 33 + 30 + 33 = 128
9	Harvey Cashmore	GASGAS	29 + 37 + 32 + 28 = 126
10	Mitchell Armour	Call-Mac Scaffolding KTM	26 + 31 + 31 + 35 = 123

Clubman

1	Richard Roberts	rutzz.co.uk Yamaha	43 + 41 + 41 + 41 = 166
2	Kane Fisher	PR Crain Yamaha	34 + 45 + 35 + 45 = 159
3	Colin McLuckie	Honda	45 + 43 + 45 + 25 = 158
4	Lee Clarkson	KTM	41 + 39 + 37 + 39 = 156
5	Nathan Heath	KTM	35 + 37 + 24 + 37 = 133
6	Jordan Ambler	KTM	30 + 29 + 43 + 30 = 132
7	Bradley Priest	Titans Of Dirt Honda	31 + 28 + 29 + 43 = 131
8	Matthew Fuller	KTM	32 + 35 + 33 + 29 = 129
9	Mark Kinsley	Man Scaffolding Yamaha	22 + 33 + 39 + 34 = 128
10	Josh Young	KTM	39 + 17 + 34 + 31 = 121

125cc

1	Tyla Hooley	723 Fantic	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Corey Hockey	Husqvarna	41 + 43 + 41 + 43 = 168
3	Beau Brown	KTM	43 + 41 + 43 + 39 = 166
4	Freddie Gardiner	Team Matt Gardiner KTM	30 + 39 + 39 + 41 = 149
5	Chester Hyde	Matt Pope MC GASGAS	34 + 35 + 35 + 37 = 141
6	Declan Wright	SJP MC GASGAS	39 + 34 + 34 + 31 = 138
7	Shane Jones	KTM	33 + 37 + 33 + 34 = 137
8	Daniel Brough	rutzz.co.uk Yamaha	37 + 32 + 32 + 35 = 136
9	Will Haddock	KTM	35 + 31 + 30 + 33 = 129
10	Finlay Boxall	KTM	32 + 33 + 31 + 32 = 128

MXY2

1	Mckenzie Marshall	DK Offroad KTM	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Bayliss Utting	Gibbons Plant Husqvarna	43 + 41 + 41 + 43 = 168
3	Domonic Newbury	426 Motorsport KTM	39 + 43 + 37 + 39 = 158
4	Jak Taylor	W&M Tatchell Husqvarna	33 + 39 + 43 + 41 = 156
5	Joseph Leeks	Honda	41 + 37 + 39 + 32 = 149
6	Kayde Rayns	Gaz 66 Yamaha	37 + 34 + 35 + 37 = 143
7	Josh Bassett	Ben Bens Racing GASGAS	35 + 35 + 34 + 35 = 139
8	Jack Wilson	Honda	34 + 33 + 33 + 34 = 134
9	Jamie Collins	723 Race Bikes Yamaha	32 + 31 + 32 + 30 = 125
10	Lewis Bethell	VIP Motocross Husqvarna	30 + 28 + 31 + 33 = 122

BW85

1	Josh Vail	SJP Moto KTM	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Maison Jones	Electrical Innovations KTM	43 + 43 + 41 + 34 = 161
3	Zane Stephens	Troy Lee GASGAS	41 + 41 + 43 + 35 = 160
4	Harley O’Callaghan	KTM	37 + 39 + 34 + 41 = 151
5	Riley Small	KTM	39 + 33 + 35 + 43 = 150
6	Ollie Jewitt	Husqvarna	35 + 34 + 39 + 43 = 145
7	Ethan Jordan	SX Worx KTM	33 + 37 + 30 + 39 = 139
8	Kameron Greenhaigh	Greenhaigh Removals Husqvarna	32 + 35 + 37 + 31 = 135
9	Jorge Parkin	SPS Motorcycle KTM	28 + 29 + 32 + 33 = 122
10	Archie Congdon	Husqvarna	31 + 30 + 29 + 32 = 122

SW85

1	Joel Winstanley-Dawson	Castle Trucks, FXR KTM	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Chase Panter	KTM	41 + 37 + 43 + 41 = 162
3	Arthur Moore	3-Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha	35 + 43 + 37 + 43 = 158
4	William Evans	Blue Sky Engineering GASGAS	43 + 39 + 34 + 37 = 153
5	Jenson Severn	Rob Sten Brickwork GASGAS	39 + 35 + 39 + 33 = 146
6	Archie Butterfield	KTM	33 + 34 + 41 + 35 = 143
7	Lucas Lee	Ken Rodney Construction Husqvarna	31 + 41 + 35 + 31 = 138
8	Caiden Brand	KTM	34 + 33 + 33 + 34 = 134
9	Harry Cuddy	Husqvarna	30 + 31 + 32 + 39 = 132
10	Ryan Taylor	KTM	29 + 32 + 30 + 30 = 121

Junior 65

1	Harley Marczak	JMR Foundation GASGAS	45 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 180
2	Arthur King	Motoverde KTM	41 + 41 + 39 + 41 = 162
3	Nixon Coppins	Yamaha	37 + 39 + 34 + 43 = 153
4	John Slade	KTM	35 + 35 + 37 + 39 = 146
5	Jett Gardiner	Team Matt Gardiner KTM	39 + 37 + 41 + 23 = 140
6	Elliott Shawyer	GRT KTM	34 + 33 + 35 + 33 = 135
7	Lyall Rutherford	Husqvarna	32 + 34 + 31 + 37 = 134
8	Casey Lister	VIP Motocross GASGAS	43 + 43 + 43 + 0 = 129
9	Dylan Standing	Yamaha	31 + 31 + 33 + 32 = 127
10	Charley Wilcock	KTM	30 + 29 + 28 + 34 = 121