Edmonds, Law, Burrows and Lindsay on Apico Husqvarna's Blaxhall round
By Press Release on 10th Aug 21
British Motocross Championship Blaxhall Stuart Edmonds Jamie Law Matt Burrows Jack Lindsay
Last weekend the Apico Husqvarna team travelled down to East Anglia for the Blaxhall round of the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship fuelled by Gulf Race Fuels.
With the weather threatening to spoil things, the team were happy to get the downpours out of the way before the Saturday setup. After scrutineering and an enjoyable team meal, the team were ready to tackle Sundays racing. Here the Apico Husqvarna riders and team boss give their take on Blaxhall.
MX1
Stuart Edmonds #162 MX1 Class Husqvarna FC450
I was pleased with my performances over the weekend. After a reasonable qualifying session getting 12th fastest, I managed a great start in race one coming into the first corner in fifth position. A few corners later I was sandwiched between two riders and lost my rhythm along with five places on the tight and windy track. I got my head down and pulled the places back when I hit another rider and lost the positions Id made up. I went again, making up places then the front end washed out and I crashed. I still pushed on and made up several positions to finish 11th at the flag. I made some mistakes and fortunately I was able to catch and pass a group of riders several times during the race.
Stuart Edmonds
"In race two I had another good start, coming around the first corner in sixth position and pushing on when I hit the back of a rider and went down. I remounted in 12th and made up four places on the first lap. Towards the end of the race, the torrential rain came and helped me to catch the rider in front.
"Unfortunately, it wasnt enough and I finished eighth for eighth overall and eighth place in the MXGB MX1 Championship. Id like to thank all my personal sponsors and the team sponsors for giving me what I need to perform at the highest level in British motocross."
MX2
Jamie Law #25 MX2 Class Husqvarna TC250
"After a tough qualifying, I came out the gate inside the top five and managed to hold my position for the first few laps. This was a welcome start to the racing as Ive not had much bike time over the last four weeks, suffering from Covid-19 and having to isolate and then the crash at the last round of the MX Nationals, I wasnt expecting too much at Blaxhall. I pushed on, losing a couple of places to GP riders and then a couple more in the last couple of laps to finish ninth at the flag.
Jamie Law
"After getting a decent start inside the top 10 I made a mistake losing a couple of places, though managed to make them back up again. By lap three I had found my flow and went on to trade places with a couple of riders though I had to settle for 11th at the flag. Still, I would have taken that at the beginning of the day had you told me Id finish eighth overall. Id like to thank my sponsors and Apico Husqvarna and their sponsors for making my season possible."
Matt Burrows #11 MX2 Class Husqvarna FC250
"Blaxhall was the first time back after I broke my ankle and changed to the four-stroke machinery. Today was a massive struggle and doesnt represent where Ive been in practice. I had arm pump in the first race and struggled in the second. Having two no-score results is not where I want to be. Im going to regroup and come back being in the points. Thanks to all those in my corner, things will get better and I appreciate the support from everyone especially Apico Husqvarna."
MXY2
Jack Lindsay #433 MXY2 Class Husqvarna FC250
Jack Lindsay
"My start in race one was terrible, though I managed to get my head down and make around 10 places up to finish sixth at the flag and fourth in class. I had a better start in race two inside the top six though after a couple of corners another rider hit my back wheel and the chain came off! As the race continued I managed to get my chain on and circulate for 12th at the flag. That gave me an eighth overall and fifth in the championship disappointment is not the word! Thanks to all my sponsors and those from Apico Husqvarna."
Dylan Brown, Team Manager Apico Husqvarna
"Overall Im pleased with the weekends results. Another solid performance from Stuart, even though he made things hard for himself in the first race, he still managed to catch and pass the riders twice to finish 11th and then push on for eighth in the last race that was impacted by the weather.
"I didnt think Jamie was going to race after the injury he sustained the other week at the MX Nationals. When he came round that first corner in the top five riders, I hoped we were in for a treat and although hes not been able to perform his best lately due to illness and injury, he still had his best point-scoring weekend at the Revo British Motocross Championship.
"Matts not had the best of luck and Im hoping hes able to salvage something from the season in his last few races. Jack was unlucky in the youth class and with only two rounds left Id say its going to be tough for him to finish his championship in a top-three position. Right now we can finish every class in a top-10 position, which is an improvement for Stuart, Jamie and Jack on their 2019 seasons. I hope this will be the case.
"Thanks to all the sponsors, mechanics, families and helpers around the team as always."
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