Free entry for British Masters Supermoto Championship
By TMX Archives on 20th Jul 12
Coming to Lydd International Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, July 21/22, is round two of the British Masters Supermoto Championships.
This truly spectacular, all action bike sport is where high speed tarmac racing meets off-road dirt jumps to really test a rider's skill and bike control.
A supermoto bike is basically a heavily modified motocross machine with the off-road wheels, tyres, suspension and brakes replaced by road-race parts. To top it off the engines are then tuned for maximum performance which allows talented supermoto racers to pit their skills against fellow competitors.
If you are still unsure as to what supermoto is, think of it as two-wheeled rally-cross with 20-plus riders tacking huge jumps and dirt berms on slick tyres before heading onto the twists and turns of the tarmac section of the circuit.
Obviously machine set up is important but this high-octane sport is still mainly about the skills of fearless riders as they slide their 100mph-plus machines into the tarmac turns and then lay rubber as they accelerate hard down the next straight.
As a motosport spectacle its tough to beat as you can get real close to the action and smell the boiling brakes and tortured rubber only feet away from the racing.
Southern Championship leader, Lewis Cornish, reigning champion Sam Gilbody and on-form Ben Robb will be hoping to head off a strong challenge for vital British Masters championship points from Scottish champ, Douglas Cunningham, who leads a strong entry from north of the border.
Practice and qualifying get under way on Saturday with the first bike out on track at 10am with the recently added Lydd dirt section, it's sure to add to the spectacle.
Racing on both days starting around 10.am. The best thing for spectators though is the fact that thanks to NMN Soundproofing, admission is completely free of charge this weekend.
So if you fancy avoiding the garden centre rush this coming weekend, head down to Lydd to view some of the best racers in the country in action.
Lydd International Raceway can be found on Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Kent, Postcode (TN29 9JH).
Kent, Postcode (TN29 9JH)British Masters Supermoto Championship
Coming to Lydd International Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, July 21/22, is round two of the British Masters Supermoto Championships. This truly spectacular, all action bike sport is where high speed tarmac racing meets off-road dirt jumps to really test a rider's skill and bike control.
A supermoto bike is basically a heavily modified motocross machine with the off-road wheels, tyres, suspension and brakes replaced by road-race parts. To top it off the engines are then tuned for maximum performance which allows talented supermoto racers to pit their skills against fellow competitors.
If you are still unsure as to what supermoto is, think of it as two-wheeled rally-cross with 20-plus riders tacking huge jumps and dirt berms on slick tyres before heading onto the twists and turns of the tarmac section of the circuit.
Obviously machine set up is important but this high-octane sport is still mainly about the skills of fearless riders as they slide their 100mph-plus machines into the tarmac turns and then lay rubber as they accelerate hard down the next straight.
As a motosport spectacle its tough to beat as you can get real close to the action and smell the boiling brakes and tortured rubber only feet away from the racing.
Southern Championship leader, Lewis Cornish, reigning champion Sam Gilbody and on-form Ben Robb will be hoping to head off a strong challenge for vital British Masters championship points from Scottish champ, Douglas Cunningham, who leads a strong entry from north of the border.
Practice and qualifying get under way on Saturday with the first bike out on track at 10am with the recently added Lydd dirt section, it's sure to add to the spectacle.
Racing on both days starting around 10.am. The best thing for spectators though is the fact that thanks to NMN Soundproofing, admission is completely free of charge this weekend.
So if you fancy avoiding the garden centre rush this coming weekend, head down to Lydd to view some of the best racers in the country in action.
Lydd International Raceway can be found on Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Kent, Postcode (TN29 9JH)
