THOR British Youth Nationals Round 4 by RHL Activities

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Hello and welcome to round 4 of the 2016 Thor British Youth Nationals. After an action packed round 3 at Leuchars in Scotland we’ve headed mid country to Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire, a venue we last visited in 2014. The feedback we’ve had from the first 3 rounds has been amazing, so thank you all for spending the time sending me emails and talking to me in person over the last 3 events. Motocross is our primary sport at RHL Activities and we are lucky enough to have the best youth motocross talent at our events in 2016. If you’ve never raced at Milton Malsor before, I’m sure you will enjoy the track. Over the last few weeks we posted images on our social media sites and the track looks in good condition and well looked after. The track itself is hardpack with plenty of twists, turns and jumps. As always, take your time in practice to get to know the layout and most of all enjoy your weekend with us. Since our very first British Youth National in 2012 the growth for the championship is very impressive, we have grown incredibly with riders who want to taste the excitement of British championship racing, the Thor British Youth Nationals is your stepping stone to the professional ranks at the Maxxis British Championship and for some the World motocross championship. Shaun Simpson is our BYN Ambassador, he will be available to answer your questions throughout the 2016 season, you can contact him direct on shaunsimpson24@rhlactivities.com for advice on anything race related. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your amazing support - and we will continue to grow and lead from the front as the best and most professional youth championship in Europe. Lets hope its a great weekend for all, and I hope you enjoy your time with us at Milton Malsor.

Gareth Hockey RHL Activities www.rhlactivities.com

SW85 CLASS

65 JUNIOR CLASS Ollie Colmer finished in 4th place in 2015 in the 65cc Junior class, he’s had the winter to grow his confidence and become a little bit stronger on the bike and challenge for the 2016 British crown.

Another rider who just missed out on a top 3 BYN overall British championship podium was Louie Kessell. Louie was super consistent in 2015 and expect more of the same and better in 2016 from the Cornwall based rider.

BW85 CLASS Eddie Jay Wade moves up to the BW85 class having just missed out on the SW85 title in 2015. Word is Eddie is loving his BW85 Husqvarna and has already won races in Europe in 2016. Will Eddie go one better this year at the Thor Youth Nationals and take a British title?

WHO TO WATCH IN 2016 WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE 2016 THOR BRITISH YOUTH NATIONALS. RIDERS WHO MAY COME OUT SWINGING AND CHALLENGE FOR THE RESPECTIVE CLASS BRITISH TITLES. IT’S LONG, TOUGH SEASON AS THE CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 6 ROUNDS COVERING MUCH OF THE UK FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER.

125 CLASS Most of the last years 125 class riders are now moving up to the Youth Open in 2016, Callum Green made the decision to stay put and focus on his quest to become a British champion. Definitely a rider to watch this season amongst the competitive two stroke 125 riders.

YOUTH OPEN CLASS Alexander Brown is the British 125 Youth Champion and moves up to the Youth Open Class in 2016 and like Eddie Wade has already showed his rapid pace by already winning races this year. Zander as he likes to be known, could be the rider to catch this season if his early season form is anything to by.

WATCH THE ACTION

WELCOMES YOU TO THE 2016 THOR BRITISH YOUTH NATIONALS // Firstly I would like to welcome you to this year’s Thor British Youth Nationals at Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire, it’s going to be a very good weekend ahead for sure. 2016 has brought a new and exciting challenge for me. I will be the all new BYN Ambassador which will be something new and an exciting task for me. This is something that has interested me for a couple of seasons now, I raced through this championship as a schoolboy back in the day. Over a modestly successful career

so far I have gained many skills, techniques and pointers that I’m willing to pass down and share with you guys to better your performance and widen your range of access to answers of questions that you may have throughout a racing season. I want to give something back to the sport and hopefully to our future GP riders. If you have any questions, that you might want answering please email me direct at shaunsimpson24@ rhlactivities.com Can’t wait to hear from you guys Shaun Simpson British MX1 Champion

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[ SATURDAY 8.30AM ]

[ SUNDAY 8.30AM ]

[ PRACTICE ]

5 Min warm up for each class at the start of the day, followed by the races

BW85...................... (10min FREE / 15min TIMED) SW85...................... (10min FREE / 15min TIMED) 65cc....................... (10min FREE / 15min TIMED) 125cc..................... (10min FREE / 15min TIMED) Open...................... (10min FREE / 15min TIMED) Timed practice will take place after all the Classes have completed Free Practice, this may differ, dependent on weather.

[ RACE 01 ]

BW85...................... (15 mins + 1 lap) SW85...................... (15 mins + 1 lap) SW/BW85............. (15 mins + 1 lap) 65cc....................... (12 mins + 1 lap) 125cc..................... (18 mins + 1 lap) Open...................... (18 mins + 1 lap)

[ RACE 02 ]

[ RACE 03 ]

[ RACE 04 ]

[ RACE 05 ]

The programme of races may change for each event, depending on which classes are racing and conditions of the track. The Clerk of the Course in conjunction with RHL and ACU Steward will decide and let everyone know in the rider briefing Podium Sunday end of day racing, will be reviewed through the year after consultation with riders and parents

WARNING: MOTORSPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS

Despite the Organisers taking all reasonable precautions, unavoidable accidents can happen. Please comply with all instructions of marshals, officials and notices, and remain in permitted areas only. THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH YOUR SAFETY

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[ CREDENTIALS ] [ RACE OFFICIALS ]

FatCat Moto Parc, Doncaster Date: April 2-3 Postcode: DN3 3EH Full information HERE

Clerk of the Course......................................John Percival Assistant Clerk Of Course..........................Margaret Stephens Assistant Clerk Of Course..........................Gareth Hockey Chief Technical & Sound............................Terry Brown Race Secretary...............................................Penny Bunce

[ TIMING ].......................................................... Roy Humphries..............................................ACU Events Ltd

[ AUTO CYCLE UNION ]

Brampton, Cumbria Date: April 16-17 Postcode: CA8 1SY Full information HERE

Permit No.........................................................ACU48187

Leuchars, Scotland Date: July 9-10 Postcode: KY16 0DP Full information HERE

[ EVENT OFFICIALS ]

Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire Date: August 27-28 Postcode: NN4 0JF Full information HERE Pontrilas, Hereford Date September 10-11 Postcode: HB2 0BG Full information: HERE Cusses Gorse, Salisbury Date September 24-25 Postcode: SP4 6JW Full information: HERE For more information on the 2015 British Youth Nationals please visit

www.rhlactivities.com/byn/

[ HEALTH & SAFETY ] Medical..............................................................St Johns Ambulance Incident Officer..............................................Penny Bunce

Event Manager...............................................Margaret Stephens Logistics Officer.............................................Peter Fox

[ PRESS & MARKETING ]

Communications Manager.......................Ray Chuss Filming..............................................................Max & Phil Hynd .............................................................................Toofast Media Commentator................................................Joe Parsons

[ ORGANISERS ]..............................................RHL Activities Ltd .............................................................................Tel: 01873 840640 .............................................................................Fax: 01873 840172 .............................................................................Info@rhlactivities.com .............................................................................www.rhlactivities.com .............................................................................The Bryn Garage, .............................................................................Penpergwm, Abergavenny .............................................................................Monmouthshire .............................................................................NP7 9AT

[ RIDER LIST ] [ 65cc JUNIOR CLASS ]

[ SW85cc CLASS ]

[ BW85cc CLASS ]

[ OPEN CLASS ]

[ 125cc CLASS ]

[ TRACK MAP ]

M I LT O N M A L S O R , N O R T H A M P T O N S H I R E ROUND

IMPORTANT INFORMATION We are delighted that we have chosen Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire as our venue for round 4 of the Thor British Youth Nationals. The team at Milton hope you have a successful and enjoyable weekend. In order that we can ensure the safety and enjoyment of yourself, your guests, invitees, competitors, participants and spectators, we ask you to follow a few simple rules and inform anyone to whom this applies to.

[ DOGS ] DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE. Please keep them on leads at all times.

[ SURROUNDING AREA ] The surrounding fields, farmland, wooded areas are totally out of bounds to everyone. PLEASE KEEP TO THE MILTON VENUE.

[ LITTER ] Facilities will be in place - PLEASE USE. The paddock / pit / track areas will be clean before you enter the site. So we expect these areas to look the same when you leave. (This also includes marshal points around the track).

[ CAMPING ] No one will be admitted to the site before midday on the Friday July 8 2016. If track grading / watering is in progress no one will be allowed access to the circuit until Sunday morning of the event for safety reasons. No digging holes in the pit / paddock area to level up campers or caravans. No ground BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or ground fires.

[ WALKING THE TRACK ] If track grading / watering is in progress no one will be allowed access to the circuit for safety reasons. No food or drink to be taken on the track while inspecting the track.

[ CHILDREN ] Could you all please notify your guests, invitees, competitors, participants and spectators that all minors should be under supervision of a parent or responsible adult at all times. There is continual vehicle movement throughout the site.

[ NO RIDING IN THE PITS ] Riders are to dismount at the exit of the track. Any rider caught riding in the pits will be asked to leave the site.

[ FENCING ] Please do not climb on or over the chestnut fencing.

[ PIT BIKES ] NO Pit Bikes or Electric Bikes INCLUDING OSETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

RD3 THOR BRITISH YOUTH NATIONALS JUNIOR 65CC HIGHLIGHTS FROM LEUCHARS

THOR BRITISH YOU HIGHLIGHTS FROM

ALEXANDER BROWN GIVING IT BEANS IN #LEUCHARS #SCOTLAND

THOR BRITISH YOU FAST LAP WITH JOS

3 VIDEOS LECHAURS, SCOTLAND

TH NATIONALS BW85 LEUCHARS

THOR BRITISH YOUTH NATIONALS 125CC HIGHLIGHTS FROM LEUCHARS

TH NATIONALS SH PETERS

THOR BRITISH YOUTH NATIONALS FAST LAP WITH JACK LINDSAY

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES HOT UP FOR ROUND 4 OF THE THOR B R I T I S H Y O U T H N AT I O N A L S AT M I LT O N M A L S O R

WORDS BY DARREN BACHELOR I M A G E B Y R AY C H U S S

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With only three weeks to go until the gates drop for Round 4 of the Thor British Youth Nationals, it’s fantastic to be back at Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire as the series is well and truly starting to heat up with championship titles being neck and neck already in most classes. The track has seen many changes over the years and has held rounds of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship, so it’s great to bring the series back since our last visit in 2014. Milton Malsor is fast and flowing, with a wide variety of jumps, rhythm sections and high speed turns this venue will leave you on a motocross high second to none. In the 65cc class Charlie Heyman is holding a strong lead with taking nineteen race wins, however had an unlucky final race in Leuchars. The rest of the top runners in the series Alfie Jones, Bailey Johnston, Kiean Boughen and Wal Beaney are giving it their all to push up in the championships and let’s see what Milton Malsor brings could it shake up things for the boys. Small Wheel 85cc Championship is a strong class for the series with some fast top runners, Ike Carter is the lad to be watching as he pushes to carry his lead further into Round 4 but there’s nothing stopping Bobby Bruce and Jack Grayshon giving Ike a run for the points at Milton. Rossi Beard well what an outstanding rider and proving to be a rider to watch in the Thor 85BW Champs as he moves up in the future potentially into the 125 or Open class. He currently has a big enough lead going into round four however Callum Mitchell, Josh Peters, Dominic Lancett and Reece Martin will be trying their best to grab those all important points for the championship Finally, the Open Class and Dexter Douglas is a man on a mission but we aren’t at the end of the series yet so there is plenty of chopping and changing that could happen over the final few rounds to mix up the championship for the year. George Grigg-Pettitt, Alexander Brown, David Galvin and Jed Etchells all giving their full attention and pushing it to the limit to take those all important points in the championship. Round 4 of the series is one to watch and we hope all riders have a fantastic weekend racing. For more information on Round 4 of the 2016 Thor British Youth Nationals being held at Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire on August 27/28 please visit our website http:// rhlactivities.com/events/thor-british-youth-nationals-2016-round-4

RESULTS: ROUND 3

RESULTS ROUND 3 LECHAURS, SCOTLAND

[ 65cc CLASS ]

RESULTS: ROUND 3

[ 85cc SW CLASS ]

[ 85cc BW CLASS ]

RESULTS: ROUND 3 85 CC BW CLASS CONT...

[ 125cc CLASS ]

[ OPEN CLASS ]

5 10-11 SEPTEMBER 2016 PONTRILAS, HEREFORD