Chamberlain new manager of Team GB's MXON squad
By Sean Lawless on 6th Apr 17
Motocross MXoN Mark Chamberlain
MVR-D Route 77 Husqvarna boss Mark Chamberlain is the new manager of Team GBs Motocross of Nations squad for this years event at Matterley Basin.
Chamberlain, a diehard motocross fan from a family of diehard motocross fans, takes over following the resignation of Neil Prince after five years in the role.
His appointment was announced on Tuesday by the ACU Motocross Committee.
"I'm extremely proud to be the Team GB manager for 2017 and hopefully beyond,” he said.
"It's a huge honour, especially being a home event at Matterley.
"We have a good group of riders to choose from and I hope they all have strong seasons so that the decision on team selection is a tough one!
The job starts now and I'll be working hard to make sure the team performance is maximised come October 1.”
After an initial meeting the MX committee was impressed by Chamberlain's outlook and vision and it's expected that his tenure will continue beyond the 2017 event.
"Firstly I wish to add my personal thanks to Neil for the amazing job he has done for Team GB,” said ACU Motocross Chairman Steve McCauley.
"Not only has he fulfilled the role so well but he has consistently delivered year-in, year-out and has been an absolute pleasure for myself and my predecessors to work with.
"We wish Neil every success in his future projects and know he will still be heavily involved and around the UK motocross scene.
"Moving forward, this year's MXoN event on home soil undoubtedly has the potential to be one of if not the biggest event ever, not only in the UK but possibly worldwide as well.
"Having spoken to Mark at length we are confident that he is the right man to fill Neil's position.
Mark impressed us with his approach and the fresh ideas he has to possibly take Team GB up another level on the world scene.
We will give Mark every support possible in this new and challenging position.”
