With the first round of the series already just a distant memory, Round 2 of the top level British Supermoto Championship blasts straight back into consciousness this coming weekend at Lydd International Raceway, near Ashford in Kent on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May. The 28 riders in the British Championship will be joined by some wildcard riders this weekend, with the most notable of those, being 2006 Moto GB star Jochen Jasinski from Germany aboard his 650 Husaberg. The ex-World Motocross Championship rider enjoyed competing in the UK last year and will make the long drive from Germany to appear at both Lydd and Lydden Hill for rounds 2 & 3 of the series.
With both 450 & Open British Championship classes actually running at the same time within the same race, the riders, teams and spectators, enjoy superb entertainment all the way through the field. In our attached image from Round 1, you can see how the classes are closely mixed, as 450 series leader David McKee (TAS 450 Suzuki) leads Sam Warren (Aprilia UK 550), Christian Iddon (Factory Aprilia 550), Matt Winstanley (Robinsons of Rochdale KTM 660) and Chris Hodgson (Robinsons of Rochdale KTM 450) into the first corner at Three Sisters.
After a breathtaking first event, where un-forecast rain caused havoc with many team’s tyre choices, Iddon and McKee lead the Open and 450 classes respectively, but with three races at each meeting and a points system that is totally unforgiving of errors, literally anybody in the field could have replaced them by next Sunday evening! Current championship positions for all classes in both series, can be found on the series website, link below.
Providing magnificent support to the British Championship this weekend is the NORA Sport National Supermoto Championship featuring Solos, Quads and a double header meeting for the up and coming Youth class. Current leader of the Youth series Lewis Cornish (TRM Honda) will be doing his best to extend his lead as he chases the generous prize fund provided by class sponsor Heavy Duty Forklifts, but the demanding off-road section at Lydd could provide all kinds of surprise results for the youngsters.
A snapshot of the weekend timetable is:
Saturday May 5th: National Quad, Youth & 450 Solo Championship races plus British Championship free practice & qualifying for grid positions
Sunday May 6th: National Youth & Open Solo Championship races plus British Championship races
Lydd International Raceway is located just 30 minutes from the M25 via Ashford (M20 Junction 10). Follow the signs to Brenzett/Lydd (A2070-A259). Just after Lydd airport, drive over the hump back bridge and take the next left turn. Straight on at the roundabout, down Robin Hood Lane and at the sharp right-hander, follow the road straight ahead, past the terraced houses on the right. The entrance to LIR is on the right hand side and is clearly signed.
The post code for Sat Nav users is: TN29 9JH. The circuit telephone number is 01797 321895 and the circuit website url is:
www.heronspark.com Admission is FREE this weekend although children under 16 must be accompanied by adults.
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