Mike Alessi to race NEC Supercross

Makita Suzuki US factory star Mike Alessi has just confirmed that he will be at the NEC for the opening round of this year’s Future West ACU British Supercross Championship on November 28th to compete in the SX1 class.

Mike who was to have competed in last year’s BSX opener at Sheffield before an injury ended his season said “I was really disappointed not to make it to the UK last year, that injury took me out of action for some time, I can’t wait to be racing back in England especially on the big track that is planned for Birmingham.” Alessi has shown that he is one of the fastest riders in the US by leading in the US outdoor premier class points battle earlier this year before another injury finished his hopes at what looked like a legitimate shot at the US premier class title.

Alessi will be competing at Birmingham against a star studded line-up including fellow American and defending British SX1 Champ Mike Brown, British Open class champ Carl Nunn will also be back to defend his British Open title. Last year Nunn and Gordon Crockard thrilled the crowds when they battled down to the wire throughout the four round action packed championship, the duo tangled in the final race at London’s O2 Arena with Nunn coming out on top to capture his second BSX title.

SUPER QUADS = SUPERCROSS SUCCESS

Last year’s trial running of Quads at two of the Future West ACU British Supercross Championship rounds proved to be a hit with the fans and riders alike. As a result of last year’s success the Quads will be back and will run all 4 rounds of this year’s series. Time restraints will limit the Quads to one class only in the form of an open class which will be open to all ACU lic holders. The Quad class will have full British Supercross Championship status.

A spokesman from series organisers Future West said, “Everyone seemed to enjoy the Quads at Liverpool and London last season and we are more than happy to welcome them back this year.” There are a lot of quad owners out there that don’t necessarily use their machines to race but love to see what the high-tech versions can do in competition. Many of these machines have a huge amount invested in them and are loaded with exotic hand built parts reminiscent of the old hand built GP bikes worth a close up peek if you get the chance.

FUTURE WEST ACU BRITISH SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 1 NEC Birmingham – Carole Nash International Motorcycle Show – Saturday, November 28th – Tickets: 0844 338 8000

Round 2 NEC Birmingham – Carole Nash International Motorcycle Show – Saturday, December 5th – Tickets: 0844 338 8000

Round 3 Liverpool Echo Arena – Saturday January 23, 2010 – Tickets: 0844 800 4000

Round 4 The O2 Arena, London – Saturday January 30, 2010 Tickets: 0871 984 0002

For more info on the British Supercross Championship please visit www.fwsx.com.

This year’s Future West ACU/FIM British Supercross Championship in the following classes

SX1
SX2
British Open Pro
Clubman Open
Clubman Lights
Youth Lights
Supermini
Small Wheel
65cc
Autos
Quads Open

All classes will run at all four rounds.

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