International Motocross - Hawkstone Park 2009
By TMX Archives on 4th Feb 09
Once again the countdown has begun for the 12th consecutive international motocross meeting at Hawkstone Park run by HIMX. In a pre-season shake down, stars from the entire Motocross scene will be going head-to-head in battle and preparation for the World and British Championship seasons.
Already huge names have committed to their attendance to the event including thenewly formed CCM racing team with riders Tom Church and Jason Dougan, sadlylocal rider Ray Rowson will not be competing at Hawkstone due to a serious kneeinjury he sustained in testing. Current British MX1 Champion Billy Mackenzie andthe CAS Honda team will also be at Hawkstone with Mackenzie's 2009 team-mate,MX1 star Cedric Melotte.
The factory Teka Suzuki team have just signed up their riders 2007 MX1World Champion Steve Ramon along with his Belgium team-mate Ken de Dycker. Withjust under a month to the event this is a massive boost to the line-up, whichalready looks strong.
The factory Honda Martin team of Kevin Strijbos and Marc de Reuver willalso be in the line up on March 1st. Both of these riders will be pushing forthe top honours as they are both ideally suited to the sandy Hawkstone track.KTM UK will be running all their riders including former British ChampionStephen Sword and his team-mates Jake Nicholls and Alex Snow in the MX1class.
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Timetable of events: -
09.00 - 09.45 MX2 Qualifying - 10 mins free, 30 mins timed, 5 minsstart
10.00 - 10.45 MX1 Qualifying - Asabove
12.00 MX2 Race 1 25 plus1
12.45 MX1 Race 1 25 plus 1
13.30 Support race 1 15 plus 1
14.00 British Rider Shootoutopen to UK Passport Holders
14.45 Support race 2 15 plus1
15.15 MX2 Race 2 25 plus 1
16.00 MX1 Race 2 25 plus 1
Entries for the event are still available to ACU Adult Expert Licenceholders so if you fancy a ride with some of the top GP riders in the World getin touch with Gary Ford on 07966 367456 or e-mail ford542@btinternet.com.
Trade Stands are also available through RHL Activities on 01873 840171option 4 or 07831 547153.
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