Cash on the nail!
By TMX Archives on 12th Apr 05
It's a huge commitment from Matchams that's intended to reassure MX fans that the event - on June 4/5 - will take place as planned."The good thing now is that if the fans are thinking that there will not be a British GP this year then It's a huge commitment from Matchams that's intended to reassure MX fans that the event - on June 4/5 - will take place as planned."The good thing now is that if the fans are thinking that there will not be a British GP this year then we can reassure them because we have paid Youthstream up front," explains Matchams Motocross World's Kevin Hoare. "There's now nothing to worry about concerning the race and we can get on and have a good grand prix."I think it is a very good sign for the future. We want to be positive. We have a great sport that is very well supported in England and Great Britain. Now we have to get behind the event to prove that the GP can exist every year."Youthstream president Giuseppe Luongo is looking forward to a return visit to the UK - and even hinted at a bigger prize in the near future. "It's great how FIM motocross has stabilised in the UK. For me, this country has the best fans in the world and they deserve to have two grands prix every year."We are currently working on bringing back the Motocross of Nations - we're hoping for 2006 or 2007. I am sure of the hard work going into the organisation of this grand prix and that it will be a fantastic and successful grand prix."Work has already started at Matchams and the track will be totally redesigned for the event.For enquiries regarding trade space and event advertising call 0161 763 6660. For more details - including travel guides and accommodation info - check out the event website at www.britgp.comMatchams has also landed the final round of the Maxxis British MX champs on October 9. "It is a fantastic way for us to finish what will be a big season," adds Kevin. "We hope to apply what we will learn from hosting the British Grand Prix and our involvement in the national series is another step to firmly establishing Matchams." The website for the Isle of Wight GP on August 27/28 is also up and running at www.iowmxgp.com