Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 12:07pm
The Halstead & District MCC hosted the thrilling finale of the 2025 ACU British Sidecarcross Championship at Wakes Colne MX in Essex. Nineteen teams lined up on the gate, including a late entry from youth rider Louis Murch, making his British Championship debut alongside passenger Kelly Higgins.
Defending champions Brett Wilkinson and Joe Millard arrived knowing that a third-place finish would be enough to secure their 2025 title. However, new pairing Dan Foden and German passenger Noah Weinman had other plans.
Race 1:
Foden and Weinman stormed to the holeshot and immediately set a blistering pace, closely followed by Wilkinson and Millard, with Brown and Grahame in third. After ten minutes of intense racing, a crash on the far side of the track brought out a red flag, halting the race.
Following the lunch break, the race restarted with the same initial order as Foden and Weinman again claimed the holeshot. They dominated throughout the 25-minute plus two laps, maintaining their lead to take the checkered flag. Wilkinson and Millard secured second place, with Brown and Grahame rounding out the podium.
Meanwhile, the battle for third place in the championship was fiercely contested between Rogers/Bevis, Osbaldiston/Mackay, and Campbell/Horton — separated by just eight points. Rogers and Bevis held off Osbaldiston and Mackay until a late puncture on the final lap dashed their hopes.
Race 2:
The second race mirrored the start of the first, with Foden and Weinman once again taking a commanding holeshot. Hodges and Henderson pushed hard in second, while Wilkinson and Millard settled into third. Unfortunately, Brown and Grahame were unable to start due to mechanical issues.
Wilkinson and Millard fought back strongly, briefly moving into second, but a crash allowed Hodges and Henderson to reclaim the position. Campbell and Horton, along with Lee Foyle and Ryan Humphrey, rounded out the top five. Further back, Team Pelling and Murch engaged in a spirited duel with Team Peters and Luckes.
Foden and Weinman crossed the finish line first, with Hodges and Henderson in second and Wilkinson and Millard in third.
Championship Outcome:
With consistent performances and strategic riding, Brett Wilkinson and Joe Millard successfully defended their British Sidecarcross Championship title for 2025. Congratulations also go to Team Banks and Hunt, who secured the Experts Division Championship for the season.