TMX Grand Prix Great Britain – Round 8 FIM SPEA Trial
World Championship 2007
Hawkstone Park 28/29 July 2007
Preparations for the TMX Grand Prix Great Britain to be held
at Hawkstone Park on 28/29 July are gathering pace, with just
over seventy five days remaining before the famous Shropshire
venue welcomes the most skilful two wheel riders on the planet
for the third and final time. Event promoters L+M Events,
headed up by Martin Lampkin as Course Director and Jake Miller
who is in charge of the overall event management, have been
hard at work to deliver a showpiece finale to mark the end
of their three-year agreement with the FIM.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, Lampkin stated. “I
think it is fair to say that the last two years at Hawkstone
Park have been a big success both for the riders and the public.
It would be easy to sit back and do the same again, but we
really want to create something different this year, so that
we can go out with a real bang so as to speak. Both of the
original man made sections have been moved to totally new
locations, to create two new hazards that will be a real sting
in the tail for the riders and will create a great climax
for the spectators. “
“The course is even shorter than before to make it
even more spectator friendly. There will be two main groups
of sections on the hillside plus the final two hazards back
near the main stage, so you will be able to see ten out of
the fifteen sections without walking more than one hundred
metres from the start. Also by running the course in completely
the opposite direction, means we have been able to reverse
many of the sections, as well as adding in some new stuff.
Even I am excited, and that doesn’t happen very often.”
Further commented Lampkin.
Continuing the theme of change, the trial will have a new
main area, with the start / finish stage, factory trucks and
closing two sections all being located in a compact and central
spot close to the main action. This has created more space
for a larger trade area, which will accommodate all the major
UK trials companies including the official importers and biggest
dealers / wholesalers.
“The new layout is a result of what we have learnt
over the past two years. We wanted to create better spectator
viewing without losing any of the atmosphere, and I think
the changes we have made will really help in this respect.
The format we have had has worked well and has been at the
heart of the success we have enjoyed over the last two editions,
but we really are focused on taking it to an even higher level
this time around.” Explained Miller.
Miller continued. “Realistically this is probably going
to be Dougie Lampkin’s last ever home Grand Prix, so
its only right we deliver an event that is worthy of the occasion.
Let’s just hope every off road fan has got the date
marked in their diary and is going to be there to give Britain’s
most successful off road rider ever the farewell he so richly
deserves.”
The TMX Grand Prix Great Britain will take place over two
days once again, 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.
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