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Arenacross Festival Comes to Bolesworth
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Bolesworth to Welcome Thousands of Visitors for Britain’s First-Ever Arenacross Festival

Bolesworth is revving up for Britain’s first ever Arenacross Festival.

The stunning 6,000-acre estate, in Tattenhall near Chester and Wrexham, will host AXFest over three days from September 15 – 17.

Organised by Bolesworth’s Managing Director of Events and Arenacross creator Matt Bates, a former Pro Motocross rider, the inaugural celebration is set to welcome more than 10,000 visitors and will serve as a spectacular prelude to the indoor motocross racing season, which begins in January.

AXFest will feature three days and two nights of world-class motocross and SuperEnduro racing and Freestyle Motocross displays in the amphitheatre-style International Showjumping Arena, where an epic track will be built using 5,000 tons of dirt – more than 2,500 lorry loads!

The experience will also include onsite camping (Friday and Saturday night), a ‘thrillseekers funfair’, live shows, bike experiences for adults and kids of all ages, a huge range of retail and food and drink options, plus a live music stage with bands and DJs kicking off at night when the sport finishes.

Among the special guests already signed up to play are Mercury – one of the World’s leading Queen Tribute Bands and Rick Parfitt Jr and the RPJ Band on the Friday, followed the next night by a High on Heels Ibiza set and appearance by DJ, keyboard player and songwriter Sister Bliss, performing her Faithless DJ set.

“The festival is going to be incredible, for fans of the sport and anyone wanting to experience one of the most exciting and exhilarating spectacles on two wheels in one of the most picturesque settings in the region,” said Matt.

“Our number one priority is to give visitors the opportunity to experience riding off-road for the first time; that’s why we’re linking up with manufacturers in setting up experience tracks for children and adults – motocross, eMountain bikes, electric motocross, trail, trials, enduro and adventure riding.

“Bolesworth is known for a very different type of horsepower, so we are really excited to be transforming the international arena into a spectacular motocross venue for this very special event.”

Bolesworth’s Managing Director Nina Barbour added: “The countdown is well and truly on, and excitement is building with plenty of people already getting their tickets for what promises to be an amazing weekend.

“This is the first of many major announcements we’re looking forward to making over the coming weeks, so make sure to keep an eye on our social channels for information about riders, teams, live shows and much more.”

Among the stars set to appear are reigning British Arenacross Champion Tommy Searle, who rides for GTCI Revo Kawasaki, and three-time SuperEnduro World Champion Billy Bolt, with more names to be announced soon.

Billy will join Tommy in designing a unique new challenge for the festival, a combined ArenaCross and SuperEnduro track, which has never been seen before in the sport.

“The venue and the whole idea looks pretty epic, so it was a no-brainer when Matt asked me if I wanted to create an all-new SuperEnduro track and race,” said Billy.

Tommy added: “Coming to a venue like Bolesworth for an event like the Arenacross Festival is so different and it gives me, the other riders, teams and most importantly fans something to look forward to.

“Arenacross is already a fantastic series but doing it in the summer with all the extra things to enjoy like things for kids and adults, live music and everything else is going to be amazing.”

Following the success of Bolesworth International – which was visited by more than 17,000 people – and with so many exciting events in the pipeline, the future of the Estate is looking brighter than ever.

Early bird ticket prices, the cheapest available for both general admission and camping, will be held until July 31.

To enter the Arenacross Festival, visit https://www.goracemx.com; please note entries are now also open for Pro and Clubman riders to race SuperEnduro.

For more information, and to book tickets and camping, visit www.bolesworth.com/axfest.

Billy Bolt Arenacross Festival 2023
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Billy Bolt’s Super Enduro… In for Arenacross Festival!

Multiple enduro World Champion Billy Bolt is the latest headlining rider set to take part in the first-ever Arenacross Festival this summer.

The 25-year-old reigning, three-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion and 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Champion from Wallsend, North Tyneside will head to Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from 15 – 17 September for the brand-new event.

Billy will take part in the pro SuperEnduro class, which has been added to the festival’s schedule. He’ll be working with Arenacross Festival ambassador Tommy Searle and Ed Warren to design a brand new, unique challenge – a combined Arenacross and SuperEnduro track, something the sport has never seen before.

Matt Bates, Event Promoter and Bolesworth Events Managing Director said: “The momentum the Arenacross Festival has gained in the past seven days is incredible.

“This is going to be a rare chance for British off-road fans to get to see Billy race a world class Super Enduro in the UK; what better place to do it than in the stunning surroundings of Bolesworth at the first-ever festival designed for motocross and off-road fans!”

Billy Bolt said: “The venue and the whole idea looks pretty epic really, so it was a no-brainer when Matt asked me if I wanted to create an all-new SuperEnduro track and race… you never know, I might even throw-down the challenge for Tommy to race the Enduro and I race Arenacross! It’ll be a pretty rare opportunity for Pro and Clubman riders to race SuperEnduro too.”

The Arenacross Festival is a brand-new event for 2023. Celebrating the success of the indoor motocross racing series Arenacross, AXFest will feature three days and two nights of world-class motocross racing and FMX displays in the amphitheatre-style International Arena, where an epic track will be built using over 5,000 tons of dirt!

The festival experience will include onsite camping (Friday and Saturday night), family fun including funfair, live shows, bike experiences, a huge range of food and drink options by day, plus a live music stage with bands and DJs kicking off at night when the sport finishes… all at one of the country’s most spectacular venues: Bolesworth Castle, eight miles south of Chester off the A41.

To enter the Arenacross Festival, visit https://www.goracemx.com/event.php?eid=6591; please note entries are now also open for Pro and Clubman riders to race SuperEnduro.

For more information about the event visit www.bolesworth.com/axfest.

Tommy Searle Arenacross Festival 2023
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Tommy Searle Signs Up for the Arenacross Festival

Motocross legend, GTCi Revo Kawasaki’s Tommy Searle has been confirmed as the first pro-rider lining-up for the first-ever Arenacross Festival this summer.

The reigning British Arenacross Champion has signed-up for the three-day event, taking place from 15 – 17 September at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire.

Searle is the first of many leading pro-riders set to race at the festival, which mixes outdoor Arenacross racing with Super Enduro, live music, freestyle motocross, weekend camping, ride-on bike experiences, family fun, a huge range of food and drink and much more.

The 34-year-old from Derbyshire won the 2023 British Arenacross Championship in a final-lap showdown at London’s iconic Wembley Arena from current outdoor British Championship leader, Crendon Fastrack Honda’s Conrad Mewse.

Searle will also act as an official ambassador for the Arenacross brand that includes the all-new indoor series that’s set to launch at the festival this September.

Tommy Searle said: “I’m really excited! Coming to a venue like Bolesworth for an event like the Arenacross Festival is so different and it gives me, the other riders, teams and most importantly fans something to really look forward to.

“We visit a lot of other venues and tracks but nothing like this! Coming to a place like this, with the amazing location, facilities and good vibe will be very special.

“Arenacross is already a fantastic series, but doing it in the summer with all the extra things to enjoy like things for kids and adults, live music and everything else is going to be amazing.”

Event Promoter Matt Bates said: “Tommy is a legend in this sport, as well as the reigning Arenacross Champion and I couldn’t be happier to have him competing and supporting the first-ever Arenacross Festival.

“But our number one priority is to give as many festival visitors the opportunity to experience riding off-road for the first time; that’s why we’re linking up with multiple off-road bike manufacturers in setting up experience tracks for children and adults… that’s motocross, eMountain bikes, electric motocross, trail, trials, enduro and adventure riding! The countdown to the event is well and truly on and excitement is already building with plenty of people already getting their tickets for what promises to be an amazing weekend.

“This is the first of many major announcements we’re looking forward to making over the coming weeks, so make sure to keep an eye on our social channels for information about riders, teams, live music acts and a super enduro!”

Rider entries for the event are open now. To apply and find out more information, visit www.bolesworth.com/axfest.

AXFest 3 days & 2 nights of adrenaline-fuelled entertainment
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The Arenacross Festival Races to Bolesworth This Summer

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.

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Arenacross Crowns 2023 British Champions

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

Arenacross Birmingham
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Arenacross Celebrates Sell-Out Show in Birmingham

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.

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Gilbert Takes Main Event Win in Aberdeen

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

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Searle Extends Arenacross Championship Lead

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!

Arenacross Belfast News Header
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Arenacross Raises the Roof in Packed Out Belfast Arena

The Arenacross Tour presented by Fix Auto UK ripped through Belfast over the weekend with two evenings of full British Arenacross Championship race-action, ballistic Freestyle MX and plenty of family fun.

On the British Arenacross Championship racing front, the full-to-capacity Belfast audience witnessed 20 of Britain’s best Pro motocross riders lining up on the Arenacross start line for the first-ever officially-sanctioned British Arenacross Championship.

Before the racing burst into action, sports personality and six-times World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea, put his Kawasaki KX250 through its paces with a few laps of the challenging Belfast Arena circuit. Gordon Crockard, arguably Ireland’s most successful, motocross rider joined him on the Arenacross podium.

Reigning British Motocross MX1 Champion Tommy Searle, GTCi Revo Kawasaki, took round one glory, while the MX2 Champion Conrad Mewse, Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing, claimed the win and lifted the trophy in round two. Searle heads to rounds three and four at Aberdeen with a single point lead over Mewse; both riders scooped maximum points for the race win. Searle picked up two additional points for qualifying in first place after the completion of all heats on both nights, while Mewse was awarded an extra point for being the fastest qualifier in round two – a bonus granted to Joe Clayton (Mark McCann 64 YouTube Channel) the previous day. Josh Gilbert, Mewse’s Crendon Fastrack Honda Racing team-mate rounded out the Arenacross Pro Championship podium after a gruelling route through to both Main Event finals. In the first round, he won the Head-to-Heads, for which he collected a further point and finished third on the night. In the second round, however, he was truly tested by having to work his way through to the Last Chance Qualifier, which he won. Troy Lee Designs GASGAS rider Jack Brunell returned from injury to take an impressive third spot in round two.

In the closely-matched Pro Am class, Welshman Josh Greedy topped the championship leaderboard with two class wins. He didn’t have it all his own way though as fellow Welshman Sion Talbot also took a pair of race wins, with third-placed Travis Steels and Kyle Lane, in fourth, taking a win apiece.

The new-for-2023 Futures class was headed by two Belfast locals with 20-year-old Charley Irwin taking two wins to lead the championship into Aberdeen. He has a two-point advantage over Reece Ross who is two points ahead of Joel Fisher in third.

Isaac Ash from Exeter dominated the Supermini British Championship with an outstanding performance across both opening rounds. He won every class in convincing style – the only rider across all Arenacross groups to do so. He is in a enviable position of carrying maximum points to Aberdeen this weekend. Harry Lee, from Sussex, sits second in the championship followed by Omagh’s Lewis Spratt and York’s Austin Beasty who are joint third.

The T-Racers AX65 Youths, Friday night’s winner Casey Lister from Telford, leads the championship charge with Saturday night’s winner Ethan Gawley, a wildcard from Belfast in second and John Slade from Ashford in third. Lister’s form stands him in good stead for the rest of the series.

Another new and innovative aspect of the Arenacross Tour is the introduction of the inaugural AX-E5 Electric British Championship with machines supplied by KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and GASGAS. Each place in the first two rounds were filled by riders local to Belfast. While the bikes were the smallest, and the racers the youngest, they entertained and delighted the crowd as much as their faster and louder racing compatriots. The AX-E5 series will welcome a different set of riders to each venue, with the top four from Belfast, Aberdeen and Birmingham invited to compete in the final at Wembley where the 2023 AX-E5 British Champion will be crowned. The four competitors ranked through to the final from Belfast are Jax Knox, Max Jones, Jack McGrath and Matthew McGee. Every youngster in this class rode their hearts out on the very same track as the Pro racers, they all earnt the support and respect of the Belfast fans and are destined to be race stars of the future.

Prior to the opening of the show, visitors to the SSE Arena were treated to foyer activities including a Traxxas radio controlled have-a-go lap, displays of the KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS electric E5 bike range, rider autograph sessions and merchandise outlets. Then, once the T-shirt cannons and Mexican waves had been executed, the emotive show-opening was followed by a burst of Traxxas Freestyle MX activity and best whip competition featuring Europe’s best beat-boxing FMX-er Spaniard Edgar Torronteras, and the leading British FMX trick specialists Jamie Squibb, Dan Whitby, Arran Powley, Josh Morris and Ryan Powley.

Doors to round three of the Arenacross Tour will open at 6pm this Saturday the 28th of January at the P&J Live Arena in Aberdeen. The show gets underway at 7.30pm.

All race and championship results are available on My Laps Speedhive

Rounds one and two of the Arenacross Tour presented by Fix Auto UK are available to view on YouTube: Round 1 | Round 2

The 2023 Arenacross Tour: Official British Championship
Round 1: Friday 20th January – SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Round 2: Saturday 21st January – SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Round 3: Saturday 28th January – P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland
Round 4: Sunday 29th January – P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland
Round 5: Saturday 4th February – The Resorts World Arena, Birmingham NEC, England
Round 6: Saturday 18th February – The OVO Arena, Wembley, England

Visit www.arenacrossuk.com for more Arenacross news and information on how to book tickets.