Risk Racing Supported Athletes Shine at the Hawk International Motocross.
Against the backdrop of a brisk Sunny Sunday afternoon and a crowd that would dwarf many a GP, the scene was set for an epic battle on the most historic Motocross venue in the UK.
With a host of international and factory teams in attendance, just who would lift their game to fend of the foreign invaders.
The writing was on the wall as the clock stopped for Qualification in the MX1 class – 3rd Martin Barr Proppa.com KTM / 4th Sean Simpson LS Motors Honda / 6th Graeme Red Bull Honda.
Both Barr and Irwin capitalised on making good on their weekly sessions training with the Holshot Race Gate, running top five at the end of lap one, Martin chased down ex World Champion, Steve Ramon for third position before himself making a crash with only two laps remaining. Graeme finished an incredible 6th , just ahead of fellow Risk Racing Athlete, Shaun Simpson who fought back from a fist lap disaster to claim 7th at the flag.
Race two had all three riders start well inside the top six, Shaun lead the trio home with a fine 4th, with Martin finishing a strong 5th position, Graeme recovered well from a lap three crash to score 10th across the line.
Martin Barr: “Things started off pretty good with a third in qualifying, which was great considering the line-up. In the first I was going really well, riding good and got up to fourth. I was trying to push for a pass on Ramon and the back end stepped out and launched me over the bars. I went down pretty hard, so I had to DNF that one. In the second race I got the hole shot, which is brilliant because I’m on a 350 against factory bikes and having such a long start straight. I ended up fifth which wasn’t so bad, but it could’ve been a lot better.”
Defending British MX2 Champion, Zach Osborne Qualified 2nd behind the returning Brit,Tommy Searle, who it must be said was in devastating fourm all day aboard his Pr- -Circuit prepped CLS Kawasaki.
Zach gated 3rd in race one , although the your hard charging American was making back ground on the leaders the race was cut short, running just 12 minutes due to a track incident, Zach positioned 6th in Moto one.
In determined mood, Zach gated top three before setting after Tommy, Zach recorded a fine second place which was good enough for 4th Overall the day and more importantly, he got some track time with some of the top GP contenders which he will bang bars with throughout the season.
The next stop is Round Two of the British Championship this coming weekend at Canada Heights – Good Luck to all.
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