The next stop on the 2007 FIM SPEA Trial World championship is the TMX Grand Prix Great Britain at Hawkstone Park on 28/29 July, and things could not be more perfectly poised for the 'third and final home coming.’ Whilst the recent British weather has hardly been inspiring, we have three fantastic reasons, that come rain or shine will confirm your trip to the famous Shropshire venue is a real must. Despite mother-nature’s best efforts Hawkstone Park, with its sandy soil is in great shape, car parks and camping fields included and is ready to welcome you and the Worlds best trials riders.
3 Fantastic Reasons…..
1: Best of British
There has never been a better era for British trials at World level in terms of strength in depth. The Brit army will be headed by 12 times World champion Dougie Lampkin who will use every inch of his experience to achieve his 100th GP win in front of his home fans, in what will be his last ever home Grand Prix and what just could be the perfect finale to a glittering career. As well as fighting off the foreign challengers Lampkin will also have to deal with the threat of the fast emerging talent that is James Dabill. The young tyke finished ahead of Lampkin last time out, for the first time in his career and will be looking to at least be in the top five if not on the rostrum when the action shifts to home shores.
In the Junior class, the champagne is on ice, as baring an absolute disaster Michael Brown should clinch his first ever World title, and what a place to do it, than in front of eight thousand home fans. Brown may have the championship nearly in the bag, but he will have others to contend with if he wants to take the crown with a win on the day. Alexz Wigg currently holds second in the series, and was a worthy winner at the last GP, when he headed an historic British 1-2-3 as Brown and Sam Haslam joined him on the podium. Ross Danby has been so close to taking a round victory in the Youth category, and sees Hawkstone Park as his best chance of achieving this, taking into account the massive support he is sure to receive.
2: Such a special place
For those that have previously visited this very special and World famous venue, for a scramble, a motocross or a trial, we need not explain anymore, as we know that the memories will still be etched deep in your minds. For those who have never 'tasted’ the most famous sand in two wheel motorsport, then a visit later this month is a must. The atmosphere and action is second to none, and with a new even more compact course, you will never be more than a few metres away as the undoubted drama unfolds. The history that surrounds this circuit is deep and rich, but the reality is even better.
3: Because you make the difference
A passionate British crowd is what makes a great sporting occasion, without you guys it would simply be just another event, rather than a day in a million. The British riders thrive and depend on your support, whilst the foreign challengers recognise you as the most informed and appreciative audience anywhere in the World. No excuse is good enough to miss saying farewell to Britain’s most successful off road rider ever, and cheering the new crop of British talent on to taking up the mantle.
The World trials championship is not scheduled to return to the UK mainland until at least 2010.
For the first time ever entrance tickets can be bought online, with great discounts on advance bookings (pre bookings close 22/07/07) – Tickets will be readily available on the gate throughout the weekend. To book tickets / reserve on site camping / full event info visit www.ukworldtrial.com - For final trade / sponsorship / general enquiries call 0161 705 2075.