Round three of the Michelin MX Nationals will take place at a fantastic new venue for the series, Duns (TD11 3NS) in Scotland this weekend, May 28-29. The track is owned and run by top British MX2 rider Bryan Mackenzie.
The series had a great turn out at round two at Pontrilas and it was another great weekend of racing. The entry is packed this year and with racing on both days it is bound to be a fun packed weekend for all involved. Spectator prices are extremely well priced at only £10 for both days, kids 10 and under are free. That is 26 races over the two days for just £10!
There are eight categories and classes to watch over the weekend and some of the best riders in the UK will be competing at all the events this year. The Championship has only been running for two years and they have become one of the best established and well run Championships in the country.
In the Pro MX1 class it is Brad Anderson who is currently on joint equal points with Ulsterman, Graeme Irwin. The pair have a 20 point lead over Kristian Whatley and Gert Krestinov is lying in fourth from Elliott Banks-Browne.
In the MX2 class it is Martin Barr that holds a 24 point advantage over Lewis Tombs who leads Lewis Trickett and Brad Todd. All riders are hoping to be out on good form this weekend in Scotland.
Track owner Bryan Mackenzie said – “I’m even more excited now that we are in the week leading up to the MX Nationals coming to Duns this weekend. We’re giving the track a big makeover and reshaping everything and adding dirt to places and generally making it perfect for the weekend.
“I don’t think the track has looked this good in years; I just want to jump on my bike and tear it up! Once the MX Nationals team come in and add their touch to the place, plus my track team tie up our job, it should make for a mega event that we are really looking forward too.”
Michelin MX Nationals Championship Leaders
- MXN Bell Expert MX1 2016 – Shaun Southgate
- MXN Fly Expert MX2 2016 – Henry Williams
- MXN Gaerne Big Wheel 2016 – Joel Rizzi
- MXN Gaerne Small Wheel 2016 – Ike Carter
- MXN Prox Pro 2016 MX1 – Brad Anderson and Graeme Irwin
- MXN Prox Pro 2016 MX2 – Martin Barr
- MXN RFX Clubmen 2016 – Josh Canton
- MXN Talon 125 2016 – Taylor Hammel
- MXN Talon MXY2 2016 – Mickey Ellis
ProX Fastest 40 Pro Class
| Rider | No. | Bike | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Josh Gilbert | Husqvarna | MX2 |
| 5 | Graeme Irwin | Honda | MX1 |
| 6 | Carlton Husband | Honda | MX2 |
| 7 | Mitchell Lewis | Husqvarna | MX2 |
| 11 | Matt Burrows | Yamaha | MX1 |
| 14 | Rob Davidson | Husqvarna | MX2 |
| 21 | Ryan Houghton | Husqvarna | MX1 |
| 24 | Liam Garland | KTM | MX1 |
| 33 | Robbie Dowson | KTM | MX2 |
| 37 | Gert Krestinov | Honda | MX1 |
| 44 | Elliot Banks-Browne | Yamaha | MX1 |
| 48 | Reece Desoer | Kawasaki | MX2 |
| 50 | Martin Barr | Honda | MX2 |
| 60 | Brad Anderson | KTM | MX1 |
| 63 | Jordan Divall | KTM | MX2 |
| 66 | Lewis Tombs | Yamaha | MX2 |
| 95 | Dan Thornhill | Husqvarna | MX1 |
| 98 | Todd Kellett | Honda | MX2 |
| 134 | Liam Knight | KTM | MX2 |
| 148 | Michael Eccles | Yamaha | MX2 |
| 153 | James Harrison | Husqvarna | MX1 |
| 162 | Stuart Edmonds | TM | MX1 |
| 180 | Josh Spinks | Suzuki | MX1 |
| 214 | Lewis Trickett | Honda | MX2 |
| 227 | Kristian Whatley | Honda | MX1 |
| 272 | Neville Bradshaw | Suzuki | MX2 |
| 313 | Jake Millward | KTM | MX2 |
| 337 | Glenn McCormick | KTM | MX2 |
| 360 | Nathan Dixon | KTM | MX2 |
| 685 | Steven Lenoir | KTM | MX1 |
| 704 | Ashley Wilde | Yamaha | MX1 |
| 714 | Brad Todd | Husqvarna | MX2 |
| 723 | Ashley Smith | Yamaha | MX2 |
| 957 | Jake Preston | Husqvarna | MX1 |
| 163 | Ollie Benton | KTM | MX2 |
| ??? | Jordan Eccles | Suzuki | MX2 |
Schedule
Free Practice / Timed Practice
Saturday 9.00am
- British Expert MX2 Championship Timed Practice 20 min
- British Expert MX1 Championship Timed Practice 20 min
- Small Wheel 85cc Timed Practice 12 min
- Big Wheel 85cc Timed Practice 12 min
- MXY2/125 Championship Timed Practice 15 min
- Clubmen Championship Timed Practice 12 min
Saturday 11 am
- Race 1 British Expert Cup MX2 20 min +2
- Race 2 British Expert Cup MX1 20 min +2
- Race 3 Small Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 4 Big Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 5 MXY2/125/ Open Youth 18 min +1
- Race 6 Junior / Clubmen 18 min +1
- Race 7 British Expert Cup MX2 20 min +2
- Race 8 British Expert Cup MX1 20 min +2
- Race 9 Small Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 10 Big Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 11 MXY2 /125/ Open Youth 18 min +1
- Race 12 Junior / Clubmen 18 min +1
- Fastest 40 Pro MX1 / MX2 20 min free practice (optional and time permitting)
Sunday 9.00AM
- Pro MX1/MX2 Free / Timed Practice 25mins
Sunday 9.30am
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 1 Small Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 2 Big Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 3 MXY2/125 / Open Youth 18 min +1
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 4 Junior / Clubmen 15 min +1
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 5 British Expert Cup MX2 20 min +2
- 1 Sighting Lap then back to the waiting zone and to the start for race.
- Race 6 British Expert Cup MX1 20 min +2
- Fastest 40 Sighting laps
- Race 7 Fastest 40 Pro MX1 / MX2 30 min +2
- Race 8 Small Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 9 Big Wheel 85cc 15 min +1
- Race 10 MXY2/125 / Open Youth 18 min +1
- Race 11 Junior / Clubmen 15 min +1
- Race 12 British Expert Cup MX2 20 min +2
- Race 13 British Expert Cup MX1 20 min +2
- Fastest 40 Sighting laps
- Race 14 Fastest 40 Pro MX1 / MX2 30 min +2
Presentation 5.00pm
