STAKES ARE RAISED FOR RED BULL PRO STROKE NATIONAL RIDERS

Red Bull Pro Stroke National start line

The Red Bull Pro Stroke National returns to the Apico 2-Stroke Festival at Sellindge MX in Kent, on Sunday the 18th of August, with a significant cash prize pot that possibly represents the largest reward fund for a one-off motocross event in the UK.

The 2024 Apico 2-Stroke Festival, incorporating the Red Bull Pro Stroke National, will run for three days from Friday the 16th to Sunday the 18th of August. It is set to feature a full-on three days of competitive top-class motocross action, catering for youngsters on 85cc small-wheel bikes right the way through to the very best MX1 and MX2 Pro racers.

The Red Bull Pro Stroke National has provided action-packed racing thanks to the number of top riders attracted to the south-east based Festival, including the likes of reigning British MX1/MX Nationals MX1 Champ Conrad Mewse, multi-British MX Champion Tommy Searle, Apico’s Martin Barr, Dylan Walsh and Bradd Todd, to name but a few. Rapidly rising MX star Billy Askew jumped straight from the youth scene into MX2 last year and wowed the crowd by winning the Red Bull Pro-Stroke National MX2 in his first attempt.

Promoter Dave Willet said; “It’s very satisfying to give a return to the riders for their support and efforts. While it’s great to see the Pros entertain spectators over the years, it’s also rewarding for me to see young riders transitioning between the youth and Pro ranks.”

The incentives on offer for the nation’s MX1 and MX2 Red Bull Pro Stroke National competitors make this, yet again, a must-do summer-time motocross event where top-class racing mixes with a fun and relaxed family atmosphere.

Red Bull backs a wide range of athletes around the world and views ground-breaking events such as the Festival as a clear pathway for young  talent to shine.

With the best MX1 and MX2 riders battling for glory and putting on a display of action-packed races, the 2024 Red Bull Pro Stroke National is set to be the best yet.

Race entries are open now BOOK HERE

Pictured: Red Bull Pro Stroke start. Image credit: Adam Duckworth photography.

IT’S NOUGHTIES TIME AT THE 2024 2-STROKE FESTIVAL

2-Stroke Festival competitor Paul Thurogood

Gearing up for an action-packed weekend of racing, the ever-evolving Apico 2-Stroke Festival, featuring the Red Bull Pro-Stroke National, returns to Sellindge in Kent this summer with a three-day celebration of motocross from the 16th to the 18th of August.

A key element of the weekend is the classic Red Bull Noughties class, which runs on both Saturday and Sunday. It’s a unique class of hard-working riders and machines delivering the sound of 2-stroke motocross machines from the glory years of 2000-2008 for riders aged 25-years and over.

In 2023, Charlie Nudds was the class’s clear winner, but many others will be eyeing the prize this year.

The sound, the smell, the vibe … the Red Bull Noughties offers an intoxicating cocktail that mixes old-school 2-stroke racing with modern-day technology, and fun.

According to Apico 2-Stroke Festival promoter Dave Willet; “These machines are something special – a real blast from the past. If you own a machine from this era, you’ll love this class! Entries are filling quickly, so I urge riders to sign up and experience what the Red Bull Noughties is all about.”

Entries are now available – BOOK HERE!

Pictured: Rider Paul Thurogood. Image credit: Adam Duckworth Photography.

RIDERS SELECTED FOR TEAM GB JUNIOR MX WORLD CHAMPIONSHP

After careful consideration, the management team behind Team GB Junior MX Worlds have announced the riders who will be representing Team GB at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, to be held at the Circuit Kamperweg Heerde in the Netherlands, on 14th July 2024,

Huge congratulations to all selected riders, chosen for their considerable race skills, dedication and hard work. Let’s bring home some medals for our country.

“It was a difficult job whittling down the selection to just five riders per class from such a large pool of British youth motocross talent,” said team manager Dave Willet. “Everyone was so close. However, ultimately, after much discussion and deliberation, we have decided on the following riders.”

65cc

  1.    Cohen Jagielski

  2.    Jett Gardiner

  3.    John Slade

  4.    Elliott Sawyer

  5.    Tommy Wood

85cc

 1. Hayden Statt

 2. Robbie Daly

3. Alfie Geddes Green

 4. Finley Pickering

5. Blake Ward Clarke

125cc

1. Jamie Kieth

2. Josh Vail

3. Charlie Richmond

4. Jake Walker

5. Sonny Rooney