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Brad Todd – Top Brit Looking for Help!

Cumbrian ace looking for support to continue solid start to British campaign.

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One of the top riders in the UK is looking for help to continue the championship series that has got off to a great start in 2023 – that is, on the circuit at least.

Words: Ben Rumbold | Featured Image: Brad Todd Social Media

Brad Todd, who finished a brilliant 6th in 2022 when racing a KTM, had just gone full time and was looking to take on the GP world at the age of 26, “in his prime” and determined to make the best of the opportunity. Over the winter, changes in the team he rode for meant that his deal evaporated, and instead of concentrating on prep for the new season he found himself searching for support to keep himself at the sharp end.

It’s a sad reflection on the sport that a rider who, in the 1980s & 90s, would have been sticking a big fat #6 on his bike for the British Championship, is struggling to make ends meet whilst putting himself up to 5th in the Revo series after the first two rounds. Brad was also very hot to reply when MX Vice invited him onto our Great British Motocross Show, podcast, which you can access here.

In a post across his social media channels, Brad explained his situation:

“It’s getting to the point where I’m starting to hit a dead end. I’ve been working hard to keep the dream alive and trying to keep on improving from last year. But while juggling work, training, riding and managing it all, it’s quite a tough task to have taken on. My sponsors have been absolutely amazing for me and are really helping me prove my point this year.  All that being said these last couple of weeks I’ve had a stone go through the engine casing which needs replacing, fork guards smashed, holeshot device broken off, besides needing the usual sprockets/chains/mousse tyres etc to keep running. This all costs money unfortunately.

“Obviously doing the British Championship doesn’t help, as I spend £120 to enter and at Lyng for a 7th and a 6th I got £170 which I’m still yet to receive.”

Northern charger Todd is hunting a podium in the British Champs this year if the finances can be found to keep him on the track. Image: ConwayMX/RHL Activities

“There are still lots of other costs to take into account. So again, anybody looking for some exposure or who is quite simply willing to help out with my racing, it would be much appreciated. I’m considering doing something each month for a different title sponsor to go where my “BT racing” logo is. My thoughts are it may give a company the chance to title sponsor briefly for a good bit of exposure. I can also put your logo up in the MX1 Championship standings for everyone to see.”

To help at races, Todd has picked up an offer from the Ultimate Wheels/FXR/Thunder Road Honda team to work in their awning space, but that team is too fully engaged with keeping its existing riders on the circuit to help Brad any further. However, he is featured regularly on their excellent TMS Media video edits which come out each week.  As you can tell from the way he talks to us on the podcast, Brad is highly motivated and has a lot to offer a potential sponsor. Can anyone help? We’ll leave the last word to Brad:

“If anybody would be interested in helping out then please contact me on social media or my email – (yes brad with 2 d’s on email). Thank you!”

Your company name & logo could be here!

We keep our fingers crossed for you sir! See you at Foxhill!

Brad is right amongst the elite of British Motocross. He could put your company name in there too!



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Bickers to supply UK market with Alpinestars

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This is great news for UK motocross dealers, who can now order Alpinestars Boots and Protection for the motocross and enduro community.

Full PR:
Bickers are pleased to announce a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a
newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and
protections.

Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established
in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the world-leading manufacturer
of professional motorsport racing products, motorcycling airbag protection, high-performance
apparel, technical footwear, and helmets. Alpinestars understands that the best design and research
is achieved under extreme conditions. Their involvement in Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, World
SBK, AMA Supercross and Motocross, MXGP, Dakar and more has led to the creation of the most
advanced technical equipment for the racing world’s top athletes.

Bickers and Alpinestars will be working together in the UK and Ireland (via Bickers Dornan) to create
an industry leading integrated sales program, reaching the Bickers dealer network; carrying stock in
2 strategic locations in the UK and Ireland to ensure next day delivery on all items.
Stock is in the UK and available now, to see the range visit alpinestars.com or bickers-online.co.uk.

Chris Hillard (Alpinestars Communications Manager)

Alpinestars are pleased to welcome Bickers as a distributor of our MX/Off-Road range in the UK and
Ireland. With their proven record in offering next day service to dealers; we see Bickers as a logical
partner to add to our already strong network of Dealers and Distributors in the region. With focus on
offering keystone hard goods from our range; namely Footwear and Protection. Central to our plan,
inside July/August 2024 Bickers will also become an Official Alpinestars repair and service center for
MX Goods, with the aim of increasing efficiency for our UK/Ireland based racers and customers
moving ahead, and we look forward to developing this partnership.

Derek McMartin (Bickers)
“Bickers are extremely excited to be able to service and sell Alpinestars Range of Off-Road Footwear
and Protection and cannot wait to start offering these great products to our dealers”
To see what Bickers offer, please go to bickers-online.co.uk
You can visit the Full Range at Alpinestars direct alpinestars.com.

Picture – KTM Group

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NPC 2024 IS ON! All eyes are on Oakhanger.

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Oakhanger will host the first round of the NPC series this weekend. Gulf Racing Fuels, which will support the series for the next three years, will be in attendance. The line looks impressive, while entry lists are still being worked on. Starting a series from scratch is always hard, but trying to do that in a recession and with industry budgets at an all-time low is even more challenging. The guys behind the NPC have been working around the clock to make this happen.

MX1 and MX2 classes will provide some exciting racing with this at the weekend. MX1 will see Tristan Purdon, Brad Todd, Jamie Carpenter, Carlton Husband, Tom Grimshaw, John Adamson, Dan Thornhill, Chalie Putnam, and Aaron Patstone lining up. MX2 will offer some great racing with Charlie Cole, Charlie Heyman, Ollie Colmer, Ben Mustoe, Glen McCormick, Callum Mitchell, Syd Putnam, Ben Franklin, Harvey Cashmore and Liam Bennet all looking to get some hours in the bank racing.

Justin Barclay and Alfie Smith have produced a stunning track for riders to compete on. As I’m typing this update, more British riders are signing up, and they will be confirmed every day leading up to what will be a historical event. I say historical because I believe this series will go from strength to strength and offer one of the best championships in the UK and, hopefully, Europe.

The Acerbis is cancelled this weekend, so places at the NPC are filling up fast. There are four groups, and wildcards are still available in each group.

Entries for the event can be accessed here: https://nora92.com/event/nora-pro-championship-round-1/#tribe-tickets

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Andrew Short confirmed for the 2024 VMXdN at Foxhill

No Short measures for Team USA

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The promoters for the annual VMXdN Foxhill have announced that former factory HRC, KTM Factory Racing and Monster Energy Yamaha rider Andrew Short will be racing at the legendary Wiltshire Grand Prix circuit over August bank holiday weekend (August 22nd-26th) as part of the American squad.


Words: Press Release | Lead Image: Supplied


Short has had a stellar sixteen-year pro career, during that time, he earned over 50 podium finishes and nine wins, he is also one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet. One of his personal highlights was being part of the American Team that won the 2010 Motocross of Nations held in his home state of Colorado. 

After he retired from professional motocross at the end of 2016, Short then worked as a team advisor and brand ambassador for Factory Honda HRC before making a big transition to compete in rally racing and take on the ultimate rally race – the Dakar.

After a steep learning curve, he was able to become competitive in rally and even took his first win at the 2019 Rallye du Maroc, a leadup to the 2020 Dakar. He raced for the Rockstar Husqvarna team as well as the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha rally teams.

After a nasty injury while riding at home, he is now back to full fitness and bang up for the challenge that is Foxhill, the greatest 2-stroke event in the world. Short will race a 2002 YZ 250 built and maintained by the crew at DocWob. Team USA won the inaugural event in 2022 and finished 3rd behind Team GB and Team Northern Ireland in 2023. 

The race is already creating a huge buzz with new and returning legends being announced weekly, it really is a whos’ who of the sport through the golden heydays of the 90’s and 00’s era.

Labelled by RacerX magazine as “the Woodstock of two strokes” the event simply goes from strength to strength.

With ticket sales up year on year, the promoters have been blown away at the response to the event and are urging spectators to purchase tickets asap. Could this be the first outdoor motocross event in the UK to be ticket only? Camping passes will be capped at last year’s numbers as simply putting it – it was full!

Ensure your place at the most anticipated event on the British MX calendar by booking early.

Saturday, Sunday, Weekend and Camping passes are available at https://vmxdnfoxhill2024.eventbrite.co.uk

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www.vmxdnfoxhill.com 

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