Be Wiser Hawkstone International – 5th February 2017

This weekend sees one of the biggest Motocross events hitting the UK this year. It has been highly talked about over the last few months are there is certainly a buzz in the air about the 2017 event. The Be Wiser Hawkstone International will take place this Sunday 5^th Feb. With a line-up that nearly matches a Motocross GP it is certainly bound to live up to all the hype.

Riders such as Shaun Simpson, Clement Desalle, Jordi Tixier, Kevin Strijbos, Jeremy Seewer, Thomas Covington, Max Anstie, Conrad Mewse, Pauls Jonass, Brad Anderson, Adam Sterry, Arnaud Tonus, Gautier Paulin, Jake Nicholls, Elliott Banks-Browne, Mel Pocock, Ben Wason and many more. The weather is looking ok for the week ahead and track preparation is well underway. The HIMX team have once again worked incredibly hard to put on this fantastic event.

There will be three different classes racing at Hawkstone from all around the world including current Australian, Denmark, USA, Latvia, Holland, Estonia, Switzerland, Germany, France and all over the UK. Riders will race in the MX1, MX2 and youngsters in the MXY2 class, with packed grids in all categories it is bound to produce some fantastic racing.

Gary Ford – HIMX – “We are extremely looking forward to the event this year. The HIMX team are already working hard preparing the track for the racing on Sunday. Everything is looking good and we can’t wait for the event to start, the line-up is fantastic and we hope it will be a great day for racing. HIMX would like to thank all the sponsors, old and new and it will be great for everything to commence on Sunday morning at 9am. We wish all the fans and riders a good and successful day.”

Trade stand enquiries can be made with johnhimx@yahoo.com trade stands are £350 plus vat for a 7.5 x 7.5 metre pitch.

There are still certain sponsorship options open from as little as £40 (banner space only), if you are interested in getting involved in the event please contact me on carly.rathmell@btinternet.com for a sponsorship package.

Tickets are only available to buy on the gate and will be £30 per adult and under 14s are free, free access to the riders paddock. Free parking.

Camping is £20 per pitch – motorhome – tent – caravan

If you have any questions or are keen to get involved please let me know.

Please see below some links from previous events

Holeshot Kawasaki – www.hmxltd.co.uk

Muk Junkie –  www.mukjunkie.com 

NMD – http://www.nmdesign.co.uk/ 

Professional Bodies Laser Clinics – Facebook – Professional Bodies – Ian Dixon

Website – Gumpo Web & Marketing 

For Directions to Hawkstone Motocross circuit click here: –

Saturday

2.00 – 4.00pm                         Technical Control

7.45 – 8.45am                         Technical Control

9.00 – 9.15                              MXY2 Qualifying

9.20 – 10.00                            MX2 International Practice & Qualifying

                                                10 minutes free, 20 minutes timed, 5 minutes start

10.05 – 10.40                          MX1 International Practice & Qualifying

                                                10 minutes free, 20 minutes timed, 5 minutes start

10.45                                       MXY2 Race 1 15 minutes + 1 laps

12.00                                       MX2 International Race 1 25 minutes + 1 lap

12.40                                       MX1 International Race 1 25 minutes + 1 lap

1.15                                         MXY2 Race 2 15 minutes + 1 lap

1.40                                         MX2 International Race 2 25 minutes + 1 lap

2.25                                         MX1 International Race 2 25 minutes + 1 lap

3.10                                         MXY2 Race 3 15 minutes + 1 lap

3.50                                         MX1/MX2 Superfinal 25 minutes + 2 laps