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TEAM NEWS: 3-Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU Report

New Youth Yamaha Team report on their first round results

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It was finally time for the all new 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU team to go racing this past weekend. After all the excitement and hard work of forming the new motocross team, who are representing Yamaha U.K as the official bLU cRU Youth team, everyone in the squad was buzzing to get their British championship campaign underway.

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Added to that buzz was the fact the Revo ACU British Championship were debuting a brand new circuit at Oakhanger in Hampshire. The circuit has been built on M.O.D land and the deep sand conditions and tree lined circuit gives it a real ‘Dutch MX’ style feel to it. Unfortunately it wasn’t as good as it could’ve been due to a week of bad weather with snow, sleet and rain hampering the preparations for both the Revo British championship and also the Michelin MX Nationals (who were due to run the week before but had to postpone).

With the small wheeled 85cc and 65cc class not joining the series until round six, it was up to team racers Hudson Roper (YZ250F) and Ollie Bubb (YZ125) to represent the team while Arthur Moore (YZ85) and Tommy Wood (YZ65) sit the series out until later in the year. In extremely tough conditions for all racers both lads gave their all on their debut and it was a mixed bag of results.

Hudson Roper had a challenging start to the year at Oakhanger.

For Ollie it was a great start. Not only was it his racing debut for the team and on his YZ125, but also his first national race in the 125cc class after moving up from big wheeled 85cc. He rode solid and consistent and relatively mistake free to bag a 5-5 result card over the two motos, bringing him home in fifth overall on the day. Hudson however had a tough day at the office and really struggled to find any rhythm around what soon become a brutal track. He suffered with that dreaded nemesis ‘arm pump’ all day and just rode tight and nowhere near his best or what he’s capable of and grew increasingly frustrated. He finished the day 11th Overall with a 12th in race one and an improved 9th in moto two.

Ollie Bubb – #44 – YZ125

“I’m happy with today. I wasn’t sure what to expect and where I’d finish in the results really. Jeff and I had spoken several times before this first race and we didn’t really put any expectation on it. He reminded me it was my first ever national race in the 125 class and to just go out and enjoy it and that’s what I did. It was fun, but really tough. That’s probably one of the toughest tracks I’ve ever ridden and I’m feeling it now but I’m happy and feel good about my results and riding and getting my year off to a good start. My YZ125 was so good out of the gate and didn’t miss a beat all day out there and I’m getting used to it more every time I ride. It’s a good start and I’m now looking forward to the rest of the season even more.”

Results

  • Moto 1 – 5th
  • Moto 2 – 5th
  • Overall – 5th

Hudson Roper – #36 – YZ250F

“I’m frustrated and disappointed and that’s being polite, I could call it far worse than that! I just couldn’t get into it and struggled all day. I felt like a different rider to how I’ve felt all off season with my training and riding and that’s what really hurts. I tried my hardest but it just didn’t click and I rode tense all day and got arm pump which made it even worse. It’s not how I wanted to start my season at all but as the team have already said, it’s a long season and we’re just starting out. We’ll have good and bad days, it’s just that I’ve started on a bad one which is hard to take right now. We’re back here next week so I’ve got that opportunity to turn it around and get the MX Nationals championship off to a better start.”

Results

  • Moto 1 – 12th
  • Moto 2 – 9th
  • Overall – 11th

Jeff Perrett – Team Principle 

“Well, first off, it’s so good to be back at the races but even more so with the debut for the team and myself in our new colours. It was a proud moment for me to see the lads out there after all the work we’ve put in getting this off the ground in what was a short off season for us and it feels good to be back to where I started and representing Yamaha. A bitter-sweet day really. I’m happy for Ollie and how he rode on his debut in the class and for the team. He looked smooth and consistent and his starts were really good, the bike was ripping out of the gate. So he’s got a solid base to build the rest of his championship on. It was almost the polar opposite for Hudson though and it was a tough watch because we’ve all seen how well he’s been riding since he swung his leg over the YZ250F. We knew he’s capable of better and so does he, but we’ll just have to take this one on the chin and get him more relaxed for the future races. I can’t put it down to anything other than first race nerves and maybe just wanting it too much and trying too hard and on a track like that out there it’s going to amplify. Overall though I’m happy with how it went and to get the first race out of the way, like I said, it’s just cool to be back racing and doing what we all love.

Arthur (Moore) has also had a pretty good weekend. He was racing his first outdoor race of the year at a regional race at FatCat and got third overall, so that’s a good warm up ready for the opening round of the Michelin MX Nationals here next week. We’re looking forward to having him with us for that, just a shame we have to wait until June to get Tommy (Wood) involved and as all together as a team. A quick shout out to Lee Webber, Harri Kullas and the Cab Screens Crescent Yamaha team for doing the business and going 1-1 in MX1 on the new YZ450, gotta love that. Well done fellas, great stuff. Hopefully they can repeat that at the MX Nationals and we can better our results, either way I know we’ll be giving it our best and it’s great to working working together with Yamaha and the guys at Crescent. Thanks to all of our incredible partners for making it possible, myself, the parents and all the lads really appreciate it.”



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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.

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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.


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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

Keep up to date with all the VMXdN Foxhill news

www.vmxdnfoxhill.com 

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