TMX Grand Prix Great Britain – Round 8 FIM Trial World
Championship 2007
Hawkstone Park 28/29 July 2007
 Co
– Directors of L+M Events, Martin Lampkin and Jake Miller
are proud to announce ‘the third and final home coming’
of World trials at Hawkstone Park. Following on from the last
two highly acclaimed editions of the event held during the
summer of 2005 and 2006, the 2007 Grand Prix Great Britain
will once again return to the famous Shropshire venue on its
now established date in late July. Having been extremely delighted
with their previous association with this event, T+MX (Trials
+ Motocross News) will continue their title sponsorship of
this blue ribbon competition, with support from its sister
publication DBR (Dirt Bike Rider).
The weekend of 28/29 July 2007 will see L+M Events fulfil
their three-year agreement with the FIM. Both Lampkin and
Miller have stated, that having reached the end of their current
contract with the World governing body, that they have no
intention of running another World championship outdoor trial
until at least 2010. This has been confirmed with the recently
released 2008 official sporting calendar revealing that there
will be no World round on the UK mainland next season.
Having been responsible for bringing World trials back to
the UK after a long absence back in 2005, L+M Events are now
totally focussed on delivering a final chapter in this current
run that will leave great memories etched in the minds of
the British fans. The 2007 edition could just prove to be
one of the most important events in the modern era of the
sport, as perhaps trials’ biggest legend prepares to
say farewell.
With the undisputed King of trials, Dougie Lampkin having
not yet confirmed his intentions beyond the end of this season,
and with there definitely being no UK World round in 2008
and not a real prospect in 2009, this could potentially be
the multi World champion’s last ever home Grand Prix.
Although Dougie failed to repeat his famous 2005 victory last
Summer, no one will forget those emotional and dramatic scenes
at a sun drenched Hawkstone Park two years ago, when the highly
popular Yorkshireman confirmed that trials had certainly come
home.
Never a company to rest on its previous successes, L+M Events
has been busy planning a finale suitable for a King, and just
how apt that might prove to be. Whilst maintaining the key
elements, which have seen over sixteen thousand off road fans
enjoy their last two editions, Lampkin and Miller have been
working hard to ensure that 2007 is distinctly different for
the public and the riders alike.
The same two-day format will remain, with the trial itself
taking place throughout Sunday. Saturday’s programme
will be packed with autograph sessions with the top riders,
official practice and an extended version of the Mini Masters
trial, which was received so well on its introduction last
year. Adding extra weight to Saturday and new for 2007 will
be public test sessions, with all the manufacturers pledging
their support to supply bikes and personnel so visitors can
actually ride the latest models – more details regarding
this unique opportunity will be released over the coming months.
L+M Events will again benefit from the kind and expert assistance
provided by Bradford + District Motor Club team headed up
by Ron Eddings, as they take charge of the huge cast of observers,
officials and technical staff, without whom the trial simply
could not run. L+M Events would also like to take this opportunity
to thank John Collins of the ACU for his continued support
and Salop Motor Club for the kind use of their land.
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