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Moto Star Bonanza Heads for Croft |
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Tuesday, 17 April 2007 |
Round two of the brand new Dunlop ACU Moto Star Championship heads north to Croft this weekend when the cream of Britain’s club racers converge on the North Yorkshire race track to do battle once again.
After the opening round at Brands, all is still to play for in the various classes at what has been dubbed ‘The Ultimate Club Race Series’ whereby up-and-coming riders get the chance to climb the ladder of success via the plethora of classes.
In the 125cc GP class, Yorkshire brothers James and Jonathan Lodge will
be hoping to continue their domination whilst in the ultra-popular
250cc event; Alex Kenchington makes the long trip up from the West
Country to defend his lead but will come under pressure from
Chesterfield veteran Lee Dickinson and Croft specialist Barry Utting
from Penrith.
The Suzuki GSX-R 600 Trophy will see Chesham rider Lee Hodge looking
for another victory and other series leaders in action includes
Swindon’s Aiden Simmons in the Sports Production 80 class and Royston
rider James East in the 125cc Academy Cup.
In the sidecar ranks, the Battle of the Roses will be once again played
out between Yorkshiremen Simon Neary and Stu Bond who beat Lancastrians
John Holden and Andy Winkle although local ace Tony Thirkell from
Thirsk will be in the mix.
Also included in the Auto 66 Club-organised and promoted event is the
resurrected Northern Masters Championship and will see healthy grids
for the support races.
Local riders expected to feature in the Senior Cup include Barnard
Castle’s Rob Brown and Darlington rider Richard Clennell whereas in the
125GP event, Jason Dobson from Ripon is expected to do well. York rider
Stephen Boyes returns to action in the 250cc class and ex British
Championship rider Ian Knights from Barnard Castle is one of the
favourites for 600cc honours.
In the Sidecar Open, expect Catterick Garrison rider Greg Lambert to be
up front as he battles it out with Whitby’s Dave Atkinson and Richard
Ellis from Stockton.
Practice gets underway at 09.30 on Saturday with qualifying from 10.45
and then the first of nine races getting underway at 13.00. Sunday’s
action commences at 12.10 with a nine further races starting at 13.00.
Adult admission is just £10.00 on both days with accompanied children aged 15 and under admitted FREE on both days.
For more information please contact Claire Jones at Croft Circuit on 01325 721815.
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