Arenacross

Europe’s most successful indoor motocross series, The Arenacross Tour, is set to head outdoors this summer for an amazing festival of racing, live music, freestyle motocross, shops, bars, family fun and so much more!

The Arenacross Festival (AXFest) races into the spectacular surroundings of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from September 15 – 17 for an unforgettable late summer weekend.

Motocross will take over the venue’s spectacular International Arena for three days and two nights of adrenaline-fueled entertainment. Traditionally known for hosting world-class equestrian, visitors to Bolesworth later this summer will be instead treated to Arenacross’ unparalleled brand of racing and freestyle action, supported by a host of live bands and DJs like never seen before in the sport.

Arenacross will construct a purpose-built track using 5,000 tons of dirt within the natural bowl of the International Arena, creating a unique, unparalleled theatre of motocross action.

Race fans and newcomers alike can look forward to racing from a host of classes, from top professionals to six-year-olds, plus Arenacross’ freestyle team will be on hand to wow visitors with their gravity-defying stunts throughout.

Outside the arena, there’ll be an entire festival to explore, with plenty of places to eat and drink, family fun activities, live music, camping, live shows, bike experiences and more.

Arenacross promotor Matt Bates said: “Following the amazing sell-out Arenacross British Championship earlier this year, the feedback we received was people wanted more. Whilst the Arenacross tour will return in 2024, we decided to do something completely new for our amazing fans.

“AXFest is everything you’d expect from Arenacross… but outside and a whole lot more! Bolesworth is renowned in the world of equestrian for putting on some of the greatest horse shows, which is why we can’t wait to bring a different kind of horse power to the International Arena this summer together with live music, camping, shops, bars and plenty of have-a-go experiences.

“As for the race classes, we’re going all out and giving every single class the sport has to offer the opportunity to race and qualify through to the hugely successful indoor 2024 AX tour.”

Nina Barbour, Managing Director of Bolesworth said: “We can’t wait to welcome the New Arenacross festival to Bolesworth later this summer. It’s a different kind of horsepower than we’re used to, but we can’t wait to bring something really special to our existing AX fans and introducing our Bolesworth audience to this adrenaline fuelled event for the whole family!”

Find out more at www.bolesworth.com/axfest.

The 2023 British Arenacross Championship ended on a high on Saturday the 18th of February at the OVO Arena Wembley. With closely fought racing battles across all classes at the Arenacross Tour presented by Fix Auto UK, and an epic final Main Event, Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing’s Conrad Mewse clawed his way from the back of the Pro class pack to take the final win of the six-round championship.

This win by Mewse, added to his series-long successes, and that of team-mate Josh Gilbert’s, meant the new Honda pairing convincingly secured the British Arenacross Team Championship title for team manager Dave Thorpe and the Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing team.

2023 British Arenacross Championship points:

Arenacross Team Championship
1. Crendon Fast track Honda ,136
2. GTCI REVO Kawasaki, 101
3. Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel, 84
4. Troy Lee Designs GASGAS, 55
5. Darjen Kawasaki, 37
6. FUS Geartec, 34
7. Gabriel KTM, 22
8. Tru7 Honda, 21
9. Apico Factory Racing, 20
10. All Moto Yamaha powered by Start Solar, 20

Individual championship – Pro
1. Tommy Searle, 86
2. Conrad Mewse, 84
3. Jack Brunell, 57
4. Josh Gilbert , 55
5. Joe Clayton, 46
6. Elliott Banks-Browne, 41
7. Adam Chatfield, 35
8. Mel Pocock, 22
9. Jake Nicholls, 22
10. Martin Barr, 20

AX Futures
1. Joel Fisher, 153
2. Jake Farrelly, 131
3. Sam Dyer, 127

Supermini
1. Isaac Ash, 180
2. Austin Beasty, 131
3. Lewis Spratt, 131

T-Racers 65cc
1. Casey Lister, 176
2. John Slade, 146
3. Jamie Currie, 122

For full results and championship information, visit www.arenacrossuk.com

The penultimate round of the Arenacross British Championship stormed into the Resorts World Arena, NEC, Birmingham on Saturday, the 4th of February, with a heady line up of the very best British Pro motocross racers, supported by a further five classes of Pro Am and Youth competitors.

The Arenacross Tour presented by Fix Auto has enjoyed several firsts this year. It is the first time the race series has been officially sanctioned by the UK’s Auto Cycle Union (ACU) as a fully-fledged British Championship. It is the first time the Pro line up has been British-only with the reigning British MX1 and MX2 champions in the mix. It is the first-time an all-electric motocross series is a British Championship. And … it is the first time to witness sell-out shows at Belfast and Birmingham.

Eight thousand fans of live action-sports and family entertainment packed the Resorts World Arena on Saturday night, while the total live streaming viewing figures across the tour to date totals an astonishing 260,000. This, on the back of both Belfast and Aberdeen being sell-out shows, confirms that ArenacrossUK is well and truly on the racing map both in the UK, and throughout the world.

On the Pro Arenacross racing front, Tommy Searle, GTCi Revo Kawasaki cleaned up with a flawless performance in both Pro heats and Main Event final. Joe Clayton was the fastest qualifier in the morning sessions. Searle won the overall heats qualifying and Jake Nicholls won the head-to-heads eliminator. Clayton, Searle and Nicholls each collected an additional point for their efforts. Teenager Ben Clayton made it through to his first Main Event thanks to earning the support of fans, family and friends in the People’s Vote.

At the post-event press conference, the top three Pro riders spoke of their Birmingham experience and Arenacross in general;

Jack Brunell – “I’m really happy. The goal was to be on podium every weekend and at the end of the championship be in the fight. I had a setback at the opening round in Belfast but am back on it now. The track was good tonight. Being so technical, it showed what we’re about. We’ve got the two motocross British champions on the line up and I think that next year it can only get stronger. This is the future, rather than standing in a wet field.”

Conrad Mewse – “It was a great night. Coming into the championship, I wanted to do well for our sponsors and team. Overall, we have had solid results and, as a team, at least one of us has always been on the podium. It’s been another fantastic event. The dirt here in Birmingham is incredible. Every round has been different so far which keeps us on our toes. It is so different from what we’re used to and every weekend I feel more and more comfortable with the challenge. It’s a great championship and I see it as only being beneficial, no negatives whatsoever.

Tommy Searle – “The day was good. I was fastest in two practices and won the overall, felt comfortable all night and feel good with my team. Arenacross and its live streaming motivates me massively and I’m enjoying riding. I want to try and win the races to look good on YouTube! I take my hat off to Matt (Bates) and the team. If I was to choose a series next year when I maybe scale it down a bit, this would be my one to choose. My main sponsor at GTCi watches the live streaming, loves it and is coming to London. He’s happy, I’m happy. I would love to see more manufacturers get involved and hope it’s heavily supported next year.

Heading into the final round, Searle leads Mewse by two points. Whatever happens at the usually-dramatic last round in London, one thing is a cert – it’s going to be a hard-fought, head-to-head battle to the line between both reigning British Motocross Champions.

Round 5 – Overall Arenacross Pro British Championship results:
1. Tommy Searle (GTCi Revo Kawasaki)
2. Conrad Mewse (Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing)
3. Jack Brunell (Troy Lee Designs GASGAS)
4. Joe Clayton (Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel)
5. Dylan Woodcock (Darjen Kawasaki)
6. Elliott Banks-Browne (Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel)

Overall Pro Championship results:
1. Tommy Searle, 71 points
2. Conrad Mewse, 69 points
3. Josh Gilbert, 46 points
4. Jack Brunell, 46 points
5. Elliott Banks-Browne, 37points
6. Joe Clayton, 36 points

Overall Arenacross Team results:
1. Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, 112 points
2. GTCI Revo Kawasaki, 80 points
3. Mark Mccan 64 YouTube Channel, 71 points
4. Troy Lee Designs GasGas, 44 points
5. FUS Geartec Husqvarna, 34 points
6. Darjen Kawasaki, 32 points

Other class overall results:

Pro AM
1. Raife Broadley, 30, 2. Neville Bradshaw 26, 3. Sion Talbot, 24, 4. Kyle Lane 21.

Futures
1. Joel Fisher, 30, 2. Sam Dyer, 24, 3. Joshua Fletcher, 21, 4. Jake Farrelly, 21.

AX-E5
1. Austin Edwards, 30, 2. Jimmy Ball, 26, 3. Tate Vincent, 22, 4, Leo Andrew Gill, 19.

Supermini
1. Isaac Ash 30, 2. Austin Beasty, 23, 3. Lewis Spratt 23, 4. Harrison Scholfield, 20.

T-Racers 65cc
1. Casey Lister, 30, 2. John Slade, 26, 3. Jamie Currie, 21, Caleb Ross, 21.

Arenacross partner information can be found at fixautouk.co.uk, traxxas.com, tru7.com, ktm.com, husqvarna-motorcycles.com, gasgas.com, devittinsurance.com, Kawasaki.co.uk, t-racers.com/uk, isuzu.co.uk. For Troy Lee Designs, Alpinestars and Armorvision visit cisport.co.uk.

Competitors in all classes are now focused on championship glory at the OVO Arena Wembley, on the 18th of February. It’s a showdown not to be missed!

Tickets for the final round are available via www.arenacrossuk.com.

The British Arenacross Championship witnessed one of the closest-fought Pro class Main Events of the 2023 series as Crendon Fastrack Honda rider, Josh Gilbert powered to his first Arenacross Main Event win ahead of teammate Conrad Mewse at the sold-out P&J Live Arena in Aberdeen.

Round four ended with a new championship leader in the form of Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing’s Conrad Mewse who now carries a one-point advantage over GTCi Revo Kawasaki’s Tommy Searle. The championship charges towards the fifth round of the series at The Resort World Arena, Birmingham, next Saturday, the 4th of February.

Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing also extends its British Arenacross Championship Team lead, thanks to Josh Gilbert’s epic Main Event win in front of an enthusiastic Aberdeen crowd.

Mewse was fastest in this morning’s qualifying with a time of 30.567, for which he collected an additional point. The top qualifier from the four Pro heat races was Jack Brunell, he also earned an extra point. The third ‘spot award point’ was picked up by Mel Pocock for muscling his way through to the head-to-head win.

Sadly, Jake Nicholls and Shaun Simpson crashed out in the second heat and were unable to continue.

During the evening, Elliott Banks-Browne secured his place in the Main Event by winning the Last Chance Qualifier, while Martin Barr proved to be a favourite with Arenacross fans by collecting the people’s vote.

Results Main Event.
1. Josh Gilbert, Crendon FastTrack Honda Racing, 15 points
2. Conrad Mewse, Crendon FastTrack Honda Racing, 13 points
3. Jack Brunell, Troy Lee Designs GASGAS, 11 points
4. Elliott Banks-Browne, Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel, 10 points
5. Tommy Searle, GTCi Revo Kawasaki, 9 points
6. Joe Clayton, Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel, 8 points
7. Adam Chatfield, FUS Geartec Husqvarna, 7 points
8. Martin Barr, Apico Factory Racing, 6 points
9. Jayden Ashwell, 5 points
10. Mel Pocock, CTCi Revo Kawasaki, 4 points

Overall individual and team championship results to follow.

Full results are available on MyLaps Speedhive >Arenacrossuk

The 2023 Arenacross Tour presented by Fix Auto UK now heads south to The Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, NEC next Saturday the 4th of February for the fifth round of the British Arenacross Championship. Doors open at 4pm with the pit open to the public for a 7.30pm show start.

Tickets are available via www.arenacrossuk.com

GTCi Revo Kawasaki’s Tommy Searle extended his 2023 Arenacross British Championship lead after winning round 3 in convincing style at the P&J Live Arena, Aberdeen.

He holds a four-point lead over Conrad Mewse, Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, while team-mate Josh Gilbert is in third. The consistency of Mewse and Gilbert stretched their Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing team’s championship lead to 69 points, 14 points ahead of GTCi Revo Kawasaki, with the Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel pairing of Joe Clayton and Elliott Banks-Browne taking the third team position.

Arenacross British Pro Championship after 3 rounds:
1. Tommy Searle, GTCi Revo Kawasaki, 46 points.
2. Conrad Mewse, Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, 42 points.
3. Josh Gilbert, Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, 27 points.
4. Jack Brunell, Troy Lee Designs GASGAS, 23 points.
5. Adam Chatfield, FUS Geartec Husqvarna, 23 points.
6. Elliott Banks-Browne, Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel, 19 points.
7. Matt Bayliss, Darjen Kawasaki, 18 points.
8. Joe Clayton, Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel 17 points.
9. Jason Meara, All Moto Yamaha powered by Start Solar, 10 points.
10. Martin Barr, Apico Factory Racing, 10 points.

Arenacross British Teams Championship after 3 rounds:
1. Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, 69 points.
2. GTCi Revo Kawasaki, 55 points.
3. Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel, 36 points.
4. Darjen Kawasaki, 23 points.
5. FUS Geartec Husqvarna, 23 points.
6. All Moto Yamaha powered by Start Solar, 16 points.
7. AJP Geartec Racing Team, 12 points.
8. Apico Factory Racing, 10 points.
9. Tru7 Honda, 9 points.
10. Gabriel KTM, 8 points.

Full results are available HERE. https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/2096473

Watch round 4 of the British Arenacross Championship on Live Stream HERE: https://youtube.com/live/Ex22A0Q8UJM?feature=share

Visit www.arenacrossuk.com for further information and to buy tickets!