Following on from last week’s announcement of the Maxxis’ 2017 dates. The ACU Motocross Committee has today released the 2017 championship calendars for the Thor ACU British Youth Nationals and the Michelin MX Nationals.

The ACU Motocross Committee met recently with representatives from both championships and the productive meeting delivered agreed calendars for the governing body’s two other national championships.

The main goal of the meeting at the ACU headquarters in Rugby was to ensure there would no unscheduled date clashes between all of the key motocross championships run under the ACU banner.

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The provisional calendar of dates have now been released – subject to the confirmation of the World and European Championship dates – but like the Maxxis dates, there are no venues attached to the dates.

The ACU say the calendar for the 2017 season has been designed to allow riders to choose the right platform to boost their racing career. They hope it will give them the opportunity to reach the levels they aspire to and continue their progression from National to British, and continue their development towards the European and World Championships.

The 2016 championships have all seen an increase in rider support, which has made for close and exciting racing across all classes and championships, say the promoters.

ACU Chairman Brian Higgins said he is “delighted” that a round of emails and an hour meeting delivered a calendar that avoided any clashes.

“Of course, we have to remember that these dates may have to change if the FIM alter the World Championship dates, but an agreement has been made that all three championships, including the Maxxis ACU British Championship, will continue with dialogue if changes are forced upon us.” added Higgins.

A further announcement is due next week with regard to another possible series which the ACU will work closely with and this has been taken into consideration with the dates agreed.

Michelin MX Nationals provisional calendar 2017

Round Date Venue
Round 2 March 4 and 5 TBA
Round 3 April 1 and 2 TBA
Round 4 May 6 and 7 TBA
Round 5 June 10 and 11 TBA
Round 6 July 22 and 23 TBA
Round 7 August 26 and 27 TBA
Reserve Date September 16 and 17 TBA

Thor ACU British Youth Nationals provisional calendar 2017

Round Date Venue
Round 1 March 18 and 19 TBA
Round 2 April 8 and 9 TBA
Round 3 May 13 and 14 TBA
Round 4 June 24 and 25 TBA
Round 5 August 19 and 20 TBA
Round 6 September 2 and 3 TBA
Reserve Date September 16 and 17 TBA