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RD 5 @ GLANUSK PARK ON SUNDAY JULY 5TH 2009.
"Get Ready for the Knighter and one of the best rounds of the series to date…." MOST IMPORTANT NEWS….NEW POST CODE FOR VENUE… NP8 1RN. This is the postcode that will take you to the start and finish, Paddock/Parking area. "Round 5 of the GBXC series takes place this coming Sunday (July 5th) and the organisers are very excited about the prospect as the track and the race in general is shaping up to be one of the finest yet. Not only is David Knight, The World's top XC and off road racer and current 2008 GBXC Champion making his '09 GBXC debut, on his new Kawasaki KXF 450 but again all of the top Pro's have committed to the event in their droves. As have the hardcore group of Experts, Clubmen, Veterans, Sportsman, Youth and ladies that make up this class leading series. After several visits to the site the GBXC team are now on site and well into planning and producing the course….and what a course this is going to be. A 1 hour lap was possible with ease in this fantastic woodland venue but after considering the fact that the spectators will want to see great racing for the duration a decision has been made by the track bosses to run a 15 minute lap and keep everyone entertained. The Track starts in a very picturesque setting and has a lovely grass special test type field right by the parking and paddock area. The course then enters the huge woodland and will take on twisty single track and flowing and fast fire breaks. Due to the nature of the woodland and its integrated lanes and trails, the circuit designers will be utilising a lot of the already existing loops and rides that will make up this 6 mile+ lap. From proper forestry going to nice bermed up peaty (and sandy in places!!) berms through to some interesting downhill sections and as mentioned before the grass special test type field near the start finish, the circuit really does offer all levels of rider a very special day out on their dirt bikes indeed. Entries have been flooding in for the event but you can still obtain yours from the GBXC website (www.gbxc.co.uk) or by calling Mandy Edmondson on 01543 370070 right up until Friday 3rd July. Do it now so the organisers can have a genuine idea of how many riders will be turning up. Some day entries may be allowed but there will be a surcharge on these. Riders have been booking in recently and then not showing up for one reason or another and the organisers are stressing that they will be addressing this as from now and non show riders will NOT be allowed to book again for GBXC without pre payment. Spectators will be charged £5 per person at the gates and a camping fee of £10 per vehicle is in place at this venue and all other GBXC events from now on. This is falling into the real world and the rising costs of keeping the series at the top with the TV crews and the high level press coverage that follows this championship around. Nick Fisk will be live on the Microphone with up to date race commentary and the big live results screen will be out for all to see. Alex Rankin productions will again be present with an emphasis on catching all the riders in action and not just the race stars….Although David Knight will have most eyes on him!!!! David is most certainly looking forward to topping another GBXC podium after his stunning stateside GNCC victory return last Sunday. With two action packed races taking place on Sunday (first race 10am for 2hrs…Main Pro Race 1pm for 2.5hrs.) it will be a festival of XC racing set in one of the UK's most beautiful surroundings easily accessible from the A40 Abergavenny to Brecon road near the gorgeous town of Crickhowell. We look forward to seeing you there! Yours in Sport Paul (Fast Eddy) Edmondson |