Final call for British MXGP
By TMX Archives on 17th Aug 11
This is the final call for the British motocross event of the year, which is, of course, the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, Hampshire, this Saturday and Sunday, August 20/21.
Hardcore fans have of course had their tickets booked for months, but there's no need to miss out on this major spectacle – you can still rock-up and feast yourself on MXGP for the only time this year in Britain.
Organiser Steve Dixon has been working flat-out for months on the event and the course should be in prime condition ready to receive the Grand Prix regulars – plus the British wildcards!
This is your chance to thrill at the speed of Antonio Cairoli, Ken Roczen, Jeff Herlings and co while yelling yourself hoarse for the Brits. And there's plenty to yell for. Newly-crowned Maxxis British champion, Brad Anderson, joins MX1 regulars Shaun Simpson and Tom Church – the latter making his final British Grand Prix appearance – and if there's one rider who can stir-up the home fans it's 'Ando'! And don't forget the return of flying Scot Billy MacKenzie who has been based in Australia recently!
Tommy Searle and Max Anstie are the big draws in MX2, both regularly running at the front of the pack and they will be joined by British wild-cards Elliott Banks Browne and Mel Pockock.
In total there are around 20 British or British-based riders entered so there's plenty to get excited about Matterley Basin is to be found at Matterley Farm, A31 Alresford Road, near Winchester, Hampshire (Postcode: S021 1HW).
If you are approaching from the motorway network just follow the A31 Alresford and pick up the MXGP signage.
