All roads lead to Hawkstone Park
February 21, 2008
In just over seven days time Hawkstone Park will become the focus of the motocross World once more, as this famous venue hosts its tenth international meeting on Sunday 2nd March. Confirming the status of the event, the start list is packed with the planets finest riders and includes none other than: Steve Ramon – 2007 MX1 World Champion, Josh Coppins – MX1 Vice World Champion, Billy Mackenzie – 2007 MX1 British Champion, Mike Brown – 2007 MX2 British Champion, Tommy Searle – 2007 MX2 Vice World Champion, Ken De Dycker, Tanel Leok, plus home favourites Carl Nunn, Stephen Sword, James Noble and Tom Church.
The stage is set for yet another epic showdown at this dramatic circuit, with many of the riders breaking cover for the first time on their new bikes and in their new colours. The Salop Motor Club has been working hard behind the scenes to present their historic track in the best possible form, in order to ensure that the racing is both fast and furious. Add to this a large trade area, where the UK biggest off road players will be showing and selling all their latest wears, plus offering some special Hawkstone bargains, and you will understand why this is a meeting not to be missed.
Irrespective of where you live, there are no excuses, as Hawkstone Park MX Circuit is centrally located in the UK. It can be found just off the A49 near to the village of Hopton, the exit is located between B5065 and B5063, and is sign posted “Booley / Stanton ”. Event signage will direct traffic into the main entrance, and to the respective free car parks. There will be a no parking zone on the roads leading to the track, these will be patrolled by wardens who will issue parking tickets to any offending vehicles and who will also arrange for the removal of such vehicles if necessary.
As always a large crowd is expected, so visitors are advised to arrive early. Entrance tickets will be readably available at the gate on the day. Entrance tickets, including full paddock access will be priced £25.00 for adults and £15.00 for children (aged 5-15 years old) / OAP’s – Children under 5 years old can enter free of charge if accompanied by an adult.
Programme of Events
09.00 – 09.40 MX2 Qualifying Group A - 10 minutes free practice / 20 minutes timed / 5 minutes start
09.45 – 10.25 MX2 Qualifying Group B - 10 minutes free practice / 20 minutes timed / 5 minutes start
10.30 – 11.10 Open Qualifying - 10 minutes free practice / 20 minutes timed/ 5 minutes start
Interval
12.00 Race 1 MX2 International 25 minutes + 2 Laps
12.40 Race 2 Open International 25 minutes + 2 Laps
1.20 Race 3 Experts Support 20 minutes + 2 Laps
2.00 Race 4 MX2 International 25 minutes + 2 Laps
2.40 Race 5 Open International 25 minutes + 2 Laps
3.20 Race 6 Experts Support 20 minutes + 2 Laps
4.10 Race 7 International Grand Final 25 minutes + 2 Laps
Please call 0161 705 2280 or visit http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk further information.
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