Moneyglass GP
By TMX Archives on 26th Jul 07
It was confirmed today that Kawasaki rider Bubba Stewart has been approached to appear at the FIM World Championship Motocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland. The NI GP, which takes place on a brand new circuit at Moneyglass Demesne near Toomebridge on 18th and 19th August 2007 would be the ideal warm up for Bubba ahead of the Motocross of Nations at Budd's Creek.
Roger Magee of Team Wulfsport Kawasaki said,
'We have approached Bubbathrough Kawasaki Europe and are hopeful that he will ride at Moneyglass inAugust. We've put a strong offer to him and he's considering his options. Thecalendar suits but should Stewart not be available we're already in talks withRyan Villopoto as another option.'
Jasper Perry, Acting Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland EventsCompany said,
'We recently made good inroads into getting the widelyacknowledged Greatest Of All Time Ricky Carmichael to ride at the NorthernIreland GP but unfortunately Ricky has decided not to compete at any rounds ofthe World Circuit this year. We want to do everything possible to make thisevent as good as it can be, particularly with planning in place for theMotocross of Nations coming to this track in 2008. Stewart or Villopoto wouldadd an extra dimension to our event so we're doing all we can to make ithappen.'
Moneyglass Demesne totals over 350 acres of prime land perfectlysuited to staging the greatest motocross race on earth whilst the track for the13th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship totals 1690 metres andpromises to be a fast and exciting venue for the world's best motocross riders,while the natural amphitheatre offers a wide range of safe and comfortableviewing points for spectators.
Ticket prices for the Motocross Grand Prixof Northern Ireland make the Moneyglass round the cheapest GP in the UK,undercutting Donington's British GP with a cost of 30 for a weekend pass(Saturday and Sunday) or 20 for a day pass while under 14s are permitted freeentry when accompanied by an adult. Camping is priced at 40 for a weekend pitchfor a motor home or 10 per person for tents. All tickets are available inadvance by visiting www.nievents.co.uk or at the venue on the day.
TheMotocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland is supported by The Northern IrelandEvents Company, Antrim Borough Council, P and O Irish Sea, and the MotorcycleUnion of Ireland (M.C.U.I.)