he 2026 Arenacross Tour roars into life this weekend at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham, and fans attending the opening round are in for an added bonus with a special attraction in the FREE Arenacross Fan Zone.
YouTube superstar, motorsport champion and Arenacross favourite Mark McCann will be joining the action at the NEC on Saturday, giving fans the chance to meet him in person, grab a selfie, and get up close to two incredible cars from his world-famous collection. With millions of followers across social media and a strong history with Arenacross as a former Team Manager, McCann is no stranger to the series — and his appearance promises to add even more excitement to an already action-packed opening night.
First up is the ultra-rare KTM X-BOW GT-XR — the closest thing to a race car you can legally drive on the road. Built almost entirely from exposed carbon fibre, incredibly lightweight and designed for maximum aerodynamic performance, this monster can hit 0–60mph in just over three seconds. With only 100 made worldwide and this being the only one in the UK, it’s a true collector’s dream.
Alongside it will be the legendary Ford RX43 — the late rally megastar Ken Block’s iconic Gymkhana car. With over 600 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a launch time of under two seconds to 60mph, this rallycross beast became world-famous through Ken’s Gymkhana videos, racing everything from supercars to Formula 1 machines. A true piece of motorsport history and an absolute must-see.
Matt Bates, Arenacross Managing Director: “Mark has been part of the Arenacross family for a long time now, both as a Team Manager and as a huge supporter of what we’re building with the series, so it’s brilliant to have him joining us in the Fan Zone for the opening round of 2026. His passion for motorsport is infectious, his content reaches millions of fans around the world, and the machines he’s bringing along are absolutely next level.
The Fan Zone is all about getting fans closer to the sport than ever before, and having someone like Mark there — alongside two truly iconic cars — just takes that experience up another notch. I genuinely can’t wait to see them in person and to watch the fans’ reactions when they get up close.”
Mark McCann: “Arenacross has always been one of my favourite events on the calendar — the atmosphere, the racing and the energy from the crowd is unreal — so even though I’m not running a team this year, there was no way I was missing the opening round in Birmingham.
Being part of the Fan Zone is something I’m really excited about because it gives me the chance to meet the fans properly, talk motorsport, and share two of the cars that mean a lot to me. The KTM X-BOW GT-XR is an absolute weapon and the RX43 is such an iconic piece of history from Ken Block’s career, so bringing them to Arenacross just felt like the perfect place to showcase them. I can’t wait to see everyone down there this weekend.”
So if you have a ticket for the show, there’s now an even bigger reason to get there early. This is your chance to get deeper into the sport than ever with an open paddock-style experience where you can meet all the Pro riders, grab selfies and autographs, see the bikes up close, and soak up the atmosphere. You’ll also be able to check out partner brand activations from Ducati, Triumph and Stark, new bikes, products and more — making it the ultimate way to kick off your Arenacross experience.
Want to take things even further? Treat yourself to a VIP Track Walk Upgrade and step onto the circuit itself before the show begins, hear from our hosts and riders on the start gate, and witness a private Freestyle Motocross show right on the track.
Blow out those winter cobwebs and get down to Arenacross this weekend. 2026 starts right here!
