Second coming for first round of British Minibike series
After a false start to the series, caused by extreme weather
conditions on the original date of Sunday 13th May, the 2007
British 4 Stroke Minibike Championships will finally get under
way this coming Sunday 27th May at Tonymoto.
There is no doubt that the brave decision to delay the opening
round by two weeks was the right one. The series organisers
did not want to start this brand new championship on the wrong
footing.
After having worked long and hard to gain full ACU backing
to give minibike racing in the UK a recognised national series,
MBP are totally focused on ensuring that this inaugural championship
sets the correct foundations for the future.
The highly applauded Tonymoto facility near Winchester, Dorset
is located just off the A34 and will be signposted from Junction
9 of the M3 motorway. In attempt to encourage new blood into
the sport, entry to spectators is free of charge.
Racing will start at 11.00am prompt with Britain’s
leading minibike riders fighting it out against a whole host
of weekend warriors who will be looking to make their mark
on this exciting new discipline.
The short postponement has created limited availability for
entries in some of the classes.
Ex National 125cc British motocross champion, Paul Hunt heads
up the organizing team and confirmed that everything is now
in place for a thrilling first encounter. “We were absolutely
gutted to have had to postpone the first round, but to have
run in those conditions would not have been fair on our paying
racers or our series sponsors.”
Hunt continued. “This is a great opportunity for us
to put minibike racing on the map, and we know we will only
have once chance to do a good job, as first impressions really
do leave their mark with people and this will be at the heart
of the championship’s future success.”
“The weather has at long last been kind to us, so Sunday
should be a great day for all involved. We just can’t
wait for it to happen now, and I am sure the riders feel the
same, because as an ex racer I know just how it feels on the
build up to a big meeting.” Concluded Hunt.
RACE DATES – Revised May 14 2007
Round 1- May 27 - Tonymoto - Winchester
Round 2 - June 17 - Mildenhall - Suffolk
Round 3 - July 22 - Doncaster Moto Park
Round 4 - Aug 12 - Mildenhall - Suffolk
Round 5 - Sept 2 - Tonymoto – Winchester
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