This weekend (August 13th/14th) sees the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2011 Schwalbe British 4X Series take place at South West Extreme in Devon. The track, which was used for the 4X National Championships in 2010 is a favourite for riders and spectators alike as it provides fantastic racing on the open hillside.
South West Extreme has one of the roughest tracks in the UK with a rock section, loose, flat turns, and a pro line that has huge step ups and double jumps. The track is really fast, wide and is perfect for spectators to see every inch of the track. The racing all year has been truly superb. Over the first four rounds there have been three different winners in the Elite class - Scott Beaumont, Pat Campbell Jenner and Scott Roberts.
That rivalry looks set to continue on both days at South West Extreme as the riders battle it out once more. Add to those three the likes of Nathan Parssons, Tom Dowie and Will Evans and predicting a winner gets very tough.
The great news is that this weekend sees the welcome return of Lewis Lacey. After a year away dealing with several injuries, Lewis is back and will no doubt throw a spanner in the works for the other riders. With big Elite entries all year, this weekend's Elite racing is set to be some of the best ever seen here in the UK.
In the women's class, Nichola Anderson has been the most consistent rider all year and will again be looking to get the better of the others on both days this weekend. Suzanne Lacey, Cara Murray and Jess Greaves will all be gunning for glory and trying to tighten up the overall points. Unfortunately, due to a crash at the downhill World Cup last weekend in La Bresse, Katy Curd will not be racing at SWE. Get well soon Katy.
Alongside the racing, on Saturday night, there will be entertainment when everyone will be invited to take part in the Wipeout Challenge. If you have seen the TV show, you will know what you are in for, but if you haven't, well we won't spoil the surprise too much. Just think the wildest assault course ever with water, huge ballons and ropes. Should be a fun night.
Programme:
Saturday 13th August - Schwalbe British 4X Series Round 5:
10.00am Open Practice
11.00am Gate Practice - Fun, Big Fun, Juvenile, Youth, Master, Veteran, Girls
11.30am Gate Practice - Junior, Senior & Pro Elite
12.00 Midday Track Closed Lunch.
12.30pm Racing starts - Moto Format
4.00pm Finals
4.30pm Presentations
Sunday 14th August - Schwalbe British 4X Series Round 6:
10.00am Open Practice
11.00am Gate Practice - Fun, Big Fun, Juvenile, Youth, Master, Veteran, Girls
11.30am Gate Practice - Junior, Senior & Pro Elite
12.00 Midday Track Closed Lunch.
12.30pm Racing starts - Moto Format
4.00pm Finals
4.30pm Presentations
The postcode for the track is: EX39 3AP
Address is: South West Extreme, c/o The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon
British 4X
