Charley Boorman to attend Dirt Bike Show
By TMX Archives on 28th Oct 08
Charley Boorman, the star of Long Way Round and Long Way Down will be attending this year's Annual Dirt Bike Show on Saturday the 15th November. The actor who has recently completed his successful series 'By Any Means' and who is a keen Off Road enthusiast is visiting the show to view what 2009 has to offer in the Off Road World. The Dirt Bike Show once again takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from the 13th - 16th November.
Other celebrities set to attend this year's show include ex World SuperbikeChampion Troy Corser and World Superbike rider Chris Walker, who recently rodeat the Weston Beach Race. Motocross riders who are expected to attend include exWorld Champion Dave Thorpe who will be introducing his new CCM team of TomChurch, Jason Dougan and Ray Rowson.
British star Tommy Searle ishoping to make an appearance before he leaves to race in America for 2009.Recently crowed British MX2 Champion Shaun Simpson will be making an appearanceat the show on the Thursday and Friday. The list of other riders hoping toattend the Dirt Bike Show this year, from all forms of racing includes Motocrossriders Elliott Banks-Browne, Jake Nicholls, Bryan Mackenzie and Ashley Greedy.
Trials stars Alexz Wigg and Sam Haslam, Enduro sensation Tom Sager willbe joined by British Enduro Champion Si Wakely and celebrities hoping to comefrom road racing include Cal Crutchlow, Leon Haslam, Simon Andrews and TomBridewell.
Adding to the celebrities attending, all the manufacturerswill be there displaying their new machines for 2009 plus various distributorswill have all their new kit, boots, helmets and protective wear on display, plusthere will be plenty of Christmas bargains to grab over the fourdays.
Dirtbikexpress Ltd will have a Tommy Searle and Tyla Rattraysigned helmet to give away in a prize draw. On the DBR Stage you will be giventhe chance to win an Xbox 360 and Lee at D-zign is hoping to have a start gatereaction device, which tests how fast your reactions are, the lucky winner willbe presented with a brand new Arai helmet, with an exclusive painted Relentlessdesign, normally a privilege only given to sponsored riders.
On theentertainment side, Danny Butler along with Ben Slinger will be putting on acycle trials display outside the main entrance three times a day, which is freeto all visitors.
For ticket information please visitwww.dirtbikeshow.co.uk