Friday February 3, 2012
This week sees the return of the ‘What’s on Weekly’ features as the 2012 season starts to kick into life. Here is a selection of just a few events taking place around the country this weekend and next week.
Friday February 3, 2012
The Scottish ACU Motocross re-vamp gains pace, following the de-affiliation of some motocross based clubs to an alternative organisation and the appointment of three-times Scottish Champion, Stuart Flockhart; the sport’s Scottish governing body has reformed their motocross committee in time for the 2012 racing season.
Friday February 3, 2012
‘I, SUPERBIKER – THE SHOWDOWN’, the no-holds barred full length follow up to 2011’s runaway success ‘I Superbiker’ will be released in over 100 cinemas across the UK on February 21st with additional screenings on March 1st.
Thursday February 2, 2012
There seems to be a little confusion in some quarters regarding the Solo British Trials Championship meeting to be held at ACU Rugby on Saturday February 11th.
Thursday February 2, 2012
The 2012 Luscombe Suzuki Leeds British Sidecar Championship kicks off on Saturday in the Isle of Man, Hosted by the Peveril MC & LCC Ltd. This will see last year’s winner and last year’s Champion will both be missing, so last year’s series runners up Rupert and Chris Kimber will start the event as favourites, but a strong local challenge may see the trophy staying on the Island.
Thursday February 2, 2012
As part of their ongoing drive to encourage and develop the future stars of the British enduro scene, GMC Events are delighted to announce that former four-time Enduro World Champion and 17-time International Six Days Enduro gold medal winner Paul Edmondson will be on hand at all BSEC events during 2012 to offer ‘track walk guidance’.
Thursday February 2, 2012
On the 15th April the West Devon MCC will be playing hosts to the opening round of both the British Quad Motocross Championship and British Sidecar Cross Championship at the sandy Mepal Circuit near to Ely. The Club has decided to introduce a lineup of 80 Solo riders to the event. The Solo class will be an Open Class for both Expert and Junior graded riders.
Wednesday February 1, 2012
Unfortunately due to lack of interest the Timekeeping Forum scheduled to take place at ACU House on Sunday 5th February 2012 has been cancelled.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that US racer Ricky Dietrich will contest the 2012 Husqvarna ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship, organisers GMC Events are pleased to announce that Poland’s Endurocross star Taddy Blazusiak will also take his place on the start line at the series opener in Aldershot on February 11/12.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
On Saturday 28th January the ACU held the annual Awards Presentation at the Park Inn Hotel in Northampton. During the course of the day nearly 700 people attended to celebrate the achievements of both Youth and Adult riders from all disciplines of the ACU. The Youth Awards took place over the lunchtime and highlighted the hard work of the future stars from the sports of Trials, Motocross, Quads and Grass Track.
Monday January 30, 2012
The exact format of this year’s Championship will be decided at the Organisers meeting on 11th February and details will be announced the following week.
Riders will then have 2 weeks to register following the announcement.
Friday January 27, 2012
Stebbings Car Superstore of King’s Lynn, East Anglia’s number one car supermarket, have agreed to become an official sponsor of Round 3 of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship at Lyng on May 6th this year.
Friday January 27, 2012
The Isle of Man Centre will be holding a number of Motocross and Trials Seminars. The Seminars will be taking place at Knock Froy on the Isle of Man on Wednesday 1st February and Sunday 5th February.
Friday January 27, 2012
With the opening round of the 2012 Phoenix Tools Motocross series just 6 weeks away registrations have been flooding in and are filling up fast in all classes, including the new over 35’s 40s & 50s group.Venues have now been finalised with two new tracks being introduced one being Chew Magna, Nr Bristol, which will be a brand new track to be built in July, with input from the Premier team. and also the round which was originally to be ran at Waggadon Farm, Torrington on May 20th has been replaced with Wrangaton, Nr Ivybridge. After several meetings with P & P Events, some changes and improvements are to be made to the existing track ready for the 20th of May.
Friday January 27, 2012
CH Racing Husqvarna’s new signing Ricky Dietrich will compete in the 2012 ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship. With the opening two rounds of the 2012 Husqvarna ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship rapidly approaching American off-road racer Ricky Dietrich has confirmed his participation in the series, which starts in Aldershot, Hampshire on February 11/12.
Friday January 27, 2012
With preparations now well under way for this year's Hawk International at Hawkstone Park on 26th February and some massive top international riders putting their names down to compete this year, an added bonus has also come with TV footage of the event.
Friday January 27, 2012
Applications for the U23 Enduro Squad are now invited, primarily from riders competing in the British /Sprint/Extreme Enduro Championship at Championship or Expert level.
To be eligible, riders must be under 23 years of age or become 23 during 2012.
Friday January 27, 2012
Gavin Hockey Chairman of the Sudbury Motor Cycle Club is competing for the second time in the Inter Continental Rally which starts in Almeria Spain (Spain) and finishes in Dakar Senegal (Africa). Gavin flies out on Friday 27th January to Almeria, over the weekend check his machine over and sign on ready to start on the Monday for a journey of nearly 4000 miles over 14 days.
Friday January 27, 2012
Details of classes and dates of events of the above Championship have now been confirmed and any further information regarding this successful Championship can be obtained from the ACU. The European Championship is seen not just an achievable aim for many of our riders, but also very much as a stepping stone between the National British Enduro Championship and the World Championships
Tuesday January 17, 2012
A Seminar for ACU Off Road Registered Technical Officials, situated within the Eastern and South Eastern Centres will take place on Saturday 4th February 2012, commencing at 10.30am.
The venue will be Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, Colchester, CO3 5RH, in the upstairs conference room.
If you would like to attend, please contact Michelle Haynes on michelle@acu.org.uk or by telephone on 01788 566405.
Monday January 16, 2012
A Seminar for Registered Technical Officials will take place on Saturday 11th February 2012 in the Conference Centre at the TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, commencing at 9.30am.
The Seminar is open to officials who wish to renew their ACU licence and new applications who wish to apply for a licence for the fist time.
The Seminar will also demonstrate the FIM 2 Meter Max sound test method.
If you would like to attend the above Seminar, please contact either Willy Clucas on 01624 824005 / 07624 463517 or John Ridout on 01624 843269.
Thursday January 12, 2012
Look down the championship standings for both the MX1 and MX2 classes in MXGP and it will take you a while to find a rider with the Union Flag next to their name. While the likes of Germany’s Ken Roczen and Holland’s Jeffrey Herlings have exploded onto the world scene recently, the same can’t be said for young British riders. But Roczen and Herlings, while special, aren’t unique. We have youngsters in the UK who are equally as talented but the problem is that we simply don’t nurture them, nor do we provide the environment in which they can realise their true potential.
Thursday January 5, 2012
The 2012 International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) will take place in Saxony Germany during the period 24-29 September. The ACU will be represented by Trophy and Junior teams.
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Changes have been made to the initial entry requirements for the 2012 ISDE in Germany, with a very early date for provisional entries and deposits.
Any Club teams who are intending to enter the 2012 ISDE need to contact Mary Kerr by e-mail mary.kerr@acu.org.uk or phone 01788 566403/0 ASAP.
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Dennis Slaughter, stalwart of the Norwich Vikings MCC and the ACU has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list. Dennis has been involved in British Motorcycle Sport as a competitor, official and organiser for 63 years.
As a volunteer and at the age of 83 Dennis has spent every single day at the Cadders Hill Motocross circuit based in Lyng near Norwich preparing it for meetings of all levels which have included local club, Regional, National and International events.
Tuesday January 3, 2012
It is with great sadness that the ACU has learnt of the tragic death of former Sidecar Cross Champion and Current International Quad rider Mark Watson on Boxing Day. British Championship front runner and European title contender, Mark Watson, died as the result of a car accident in Northumbria.
Monday January 2, 2012
RHL Activities is pleased to announce that entries are now open for an exciting new addition to the off-road calendar; the RHL Beach Race at Swansea on the 2nd to 4th of March 2012.
With massive savings on advanced entries, now is the time to make sure you are down on the list to take part in the inaugural Swansea race.
Tuesday December 20, 2011
The ACU Technical Panel is pleased to announce that a Seminar for ACU Off Road Registered Technical Officials will take place on Saturday 4th February 2012 at North Hall, Nash Mills Community Centre, Red Lion Lane, Kings Langley, Herts HP3 9TE.
If you would like to attend, please contact Michelle Haynes on michelle@acu.org.uk or by telephone on 01788 566405.
Friday December 16, 2011
It was with deep regret on Tuesday evening that the ACU learned in a press release that Future West had decided to cancel another round of the FW ACU British Supercross Championship. Furthermore, the ACU are concerned about the inaccuracies which Future West has stated as its reason for cancelling the Wembley event. With Mr Hellam having chosen to put out a public press release containing many incorrect details, after taking time to consider its position, the ACU feel that it is essential to clarify the whole position.
Friday December 16, 2011
The North East Motor Cycle Racing Club will be hosting a Marshals and Technical Training Day at Croft on February 19th.
Tuesday December 13, 2011
Dirtbike-action are pleased to announce that after long negotiations with the forestry commission we have finally got the date for the third edition of the K2 rally the date is 9th/10thof June 2012.
Friday December 9, 2011
In 2012 RHL Activities will bring the madness that is beach racing to the unsuspecting city of Swansea.
The first ever RHL Beach Race at Swansea will take place over the weekend of 2-4 March 2012 on the beach and beachfront at Swansea Bay. More than 50,000 spectators are expected to descend on the event to see 1000 plus riders go head to head in the three-hour feature race on Sunday.
Wednesday December 7, 2011
ACU Trackside Tape has been reduced in price and is now available from ACU Head Office, Rugby at the superb price of £ 12 per roll plus VAT. The trackside tape has been produced in both White and Blue and features the ACU Logos and Website address printed on it.
Monday November 28, 2011
Two stalwarts of British Motorcycle Sport received the ACU Medal of Honour during the National Council meeting held at ACU House on Saturday 19th November. The ACU President, the Right Reverend John Oliver presented Eric Adcock and Vic Ashford with their well deserved accolade to mark their outstanding contribution to the ACU and Motorcycle Sport in general.
Friday November 25, 2011
The ACU Trials & Enduro Committee is pleased to announce, after much debate and discussion, considerable changes to the British Solo Trials Championship. On Thursday 24th November 2011 the Committee met with the Importers. This proved an extremely useful and constructive meeting.
Thursday November 17, 2011
On Saturday afternoon you'll sit the ACU CTC Classroom Course, a requirement for your Licence, with more info on the Club, racedays, setup etc. On Sunday you'll be on track under the supervision of our ACU Club Coaches in small groups, who will guide you through skills and routines on track depending on your previous riding or track day experience. In the afternoon you will have the chance to experience a full race start under controlled conditions.
Monday August 1, 2011
The ACU Board of Directors have been working closely with HS Sports and MYLAPS Sports Timing to provide a suitable package deal for both riders and centres/clubs. HS Sports and MYLAPS can offer the regular MX transponder at the price of £190 + vat or there is the option of the new MX Flex Transponder.
Thursday June 23, 2011
ACU Events Ltd has undertaken a comprehensive review of the senior race officials ahead of the 2012 Isle of Man TT Races, which is scheduled to run from May 28th to June 8th 2012.
The review will see Gary Thompson MBE BEM appointed as Clerk of the Course. Gary has been General Secretary of the ACU since 2003 and was formerly a serving officer in the Army. He has been involved in the TT Races since 2008 when ACUE was formed, originally as Secretary of the Meeting and latterly as Deputy Clerk of the Course.
Monday April 4, 2011
The Auto Cycle Union (ACU) is calling for DEFRA’s ‘Independent Forestry Panel’ to take off road motorcycle sport seriously as the Government’s Review into future policy for the Forestry Commission commences.
Friday April 1, 2011
A Message from the ACU Chairman You will have followed recent events in relation to the proposed sell-off of Forestry Commission land, followed by a U-turn which has led to the establishment of a DEFRA review into the future of the Forestry estate.
Although many of you may have welcomed the cancellation of Forestry sales (though we are aware that views are mixed), there is good cause to believe that we are not ‘out of the woods’ (no pun intended) yet. DEFRA have established a Forestry Review Panel which will report to the Secretary of State in the Autumn. Unfortunately, the terms of reference and membership of the Panel do not suggest that off road motorcycle sport will get a fair hearing unless we actively campaign for our interests to be properly represented on the panel. Please look at the link to find out more. http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/rural/forestry/panel/
Friday March 18, 2011
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