Jeffrey Herlings headed to Blaxhall for Dirt Store MXGB showdown
By Team TMX on 21st Jun 24
News Motocross British Motocross Championship
This Sunday, June 23, the Dirt Store ACU British Motocross Championship returns to the Blaxhall Circuit in Suffolk for the fourth round of the series which will star some of the world’s fastest motocross racers including five-time world champion Jeffrey Herlings and current British champion Conrad Mewse.
Blaxhall is situated just off the A12 in Suffolk and the day's action begins at 8:45 am with practice and qualifying. The race program includes eight exciting races, featuring two 25-minute-plus-two-lap motos for the MX1 and MX2 classes along with a pair of championship races for the Big Wheel 85cc, Youth 125 and Youth 250 classes.
The organising club, Woodbridge and DMCC, are known for their exceptional organisational skills and have been named Organiser of the Year multiple times, reflecting their dedication and attention to detail.
In MX1, the championship battle is fierce. After rounds at Lyng and Canada Heights, Herlings leads the pack and will be looking to extend his points advantage in his first visit to Blaxhall. Mewse, on the Crendon Tru7 Honda is just six points behind, with Josh Gilbert on the Gabriel SS24 KTM in third. Irishmen Martin Barr (Apico Honda) and Jason Meara are fourth and fifth. Local competitors include James Cottrell (ASA United GasGas), Sam Nunn (John Banks Honda), and Tom Grimshaw (Apico Honda), along with Blaxhall regulars Shaun Southgate and Connor Bunkle.
In the MX2 class, American rider Jack Chambers on the Bike It Kawasaki leads the standings by five points over Dutchman Cas Valk on the Gabriel SS24 KTM. The Dirt Store Kawasaki team, featuring Joel Rizzi and Tommy Searle, follows, with Dylan Walsh (MSR Kawasaki) in fifth. Local interest centres on Ipswich's Jake Nicholls and Bury St Edmunds' Elliott Banks-Browne, with Jake Rackham aiming to leverage his track knowledge for impressive results.
The Youth 125 class sees Jamie Keith leading the championship, closely followed by Josh Vail and Jake Walker. In the Youth 250cc class, Reece Jones leads, with Harrison Greenough and Joel Fisher in second and third, respectively.
The Big Wheel 85cc class showcases future stars, with Hayden Statt currently leading the championship. Local rider Alfie Geddes-Green from Norwich is in second, followed by Finley Pickering in third.
Supported by sponsors Talk Access & Lifting Ltd, Foxwood Trade, Steve Lumley Planing Ltd, and Stebbings Car Superstore, the event promises an unforgettable day of racing.
Blaxhall Circuit is located just off the A12 north of Woodbridge. For Sat Nav, use the postcode IP17 1LG and follow the signposts from there. The action starts at 8:45 am with Qualifying sessions, with the first main race beginning at 11:00 am.
Admission prices are £25 for adults, £5 for children under 15, and free for children under 5. Family tickets are available for £55. Tickets can be purchased online via the club’s website at www.woodbridgemcc.co.uk/MXGBTickets
