The opening round of the 2025 Motul ACU British Motocross Championship will be run this coming weekend at the famous Hawkstone Park circuit in the UK. Of course, multi-time British champion, Conrad Mewse should be the heavy favourite going into Hawkstone Park, but regular GP riders, Adam Sterry and Josh Gilbert will be trying to take victory from the Honda man.

In the MX2 class, it could be a battle between the veterans Tommy Searle, Jake Nicholl and the youngsters, Bobby Bruce, Billy Askew and young Dutchman, Gyan Doensen.

Probably the most famous circuit in the country with its deep sands and demanding hills, this will be an exciting round for riders and spectators. The circuit has been updated throughout the winter of 2011 and new roadways have made parking much easier.

To coincide with the new MXGB British 125cc championship, the ACU, along with Championship Director Paul Irwin and with support from Michelin tyres have got their heads together and decided to form the new Michelin 125cc MX Youth Academy for 2025.

At each round of the championship, former World GP and British championship racers Justin Morris and Jeff Perrett will stage a coaching briefing early on Saturday evening in the hospitality marquee for any 125cc British championship riders who wish to attend.

Over the course of the British championship they will discuss what it takes to become a professional motocross athlete, going through a range of topics such as fitness and mental conditioning, varying riding techniques, media training and bike set up Series Director Paul Irwin said:

‘In the UK we are behind the curve on a world stage. 30 years ago, we were at the forefront of World Motocross and now we are not even present. The rest of the world has upped its game and now it’s time we did the same. This is step one for our young riders to not only learn, but to learn quickly from a panel of experts, helping them improve all aspects of their racing from technique, fitness, diet, bike setup, the list goes on. The eyes of the industry are on this series, and it will be interesting which riders really embrace the opportunity to learn and show their ability in front of these potential sponsors.’

So if your a 125cc British Championship rider come and join us a 17:00 in the Michelin VIP Tent

In addition to the waived registration fees, riders will benefit from additional prize money, with a remarkable structure aimed at rewarding all riders who finish a main event.

For every participant who finishes at Hawkstone Park, £10 per race will be allocated from the prize pool, ensuring that even those who finish 11th to 40th in the 125cc class and 16th to 40th in both the MX1 and MX2 classes will receive a share of the rewards and go home with money in their pocket come Sunday evening. This inclusive approach ensures everyone has a stake in the action at round one

“When Paul asked us if we could do something to help the privateers this season, we jumped at the chance,” said Max Flint from Planet Moto. “Over 80% of our customers are privateer professionals or amateur racers, so it fits our brand perfectly.”

With the support of Planet Moto and a vast amount of industry and manufacturer support, this season promises to be one for the history books.

Of course, you can also catch all the action from Hawkstone Park and all the other rounds, right here: MXGB-TV or here Dirtworld TV

Get your tickets here: Motul ACU British Motocross Championship

Hawkstone Park – Schedule

12:30pm 125cc Race One

13.15pm MX2 Race One

14:05pm MX1 Race One

14:55pm 125cc Race Two

15:40pm MX2 Race Two

16:30pm MX1 Race Two

MX1 Entries

6 Carlton Husband

7 Louie Kessell

10 Jason Meara

22 Travis Steels

27 Chris Mills

28 Harry Bradley

33 Ben Edwards

41 Tristan Purdon

50 Martin Barr

74 Tom Murphy

91 Charlie Putnam

95 Daniel Thornhill

103 Max Broadbelt

134 Liam Knight

141 Nathan Green

150 Aaron Patstone

162 Stuart Edmonds

184 Jamie Carpenter

190 Luke Benstead

211 Billy MacKenzie

212 John Adamson

228 Charlie Cole

249 Matheo Miot

300 Charlie Hamlet

326 Josh Gilbert

365 Sam Nunn

401 Jack Beniston

411 Declan Whittle

426 Conrad Mewse

433 Jack Lindsay

702 Harrison Mccann

711 James Cottrell

714 Brad Todd

811 Adam Sterry

912 Joel Rizzi

957 Jake Preston

MX2 Entries

4 George Hopkins

5 Liam Bennett

7 Chester Hyde

14 Harrison Greenough

19 Syd Putnam

20 Cailum Meara

24 Liam Garland

32 Calum Mitchell

34 Joshua Bassett

38 Gavin Stevenson

40 Ezra Blackwell

42 Sonny Rooney

45 Jake Nicholls

48 Adam Collings

49 Eidur Palmerston

57 Kyle McNicol

62 Whispern Smith

70 Harvey Cashmore

72 Raife Broadley

79 Bobby Bruce

99 Jake Walker

100 Tommy Searle

101 Tyla Hooley

118 Jaydon Murphy

133 Tom Caneele

163 Ben Mustoe

181 Ryan Thomson

191 David Russell

199 Jayden Jones

202 Ty Westcott

231 Rory Jones

247 Florian Miot

281 Charlie Griffiths

337 Glenn McCormick

371 Oliver Abbott

410 James Barker

419 Joe Brookes

421 Bayliss Utting

422 Charlie Heyman

441 Billy Askew

448 Sam Menzies

456 Ollie Colmer

472 Max Harris

479 Josh Vail

494 Maximilian Werner

511 Steven Clarke

544 Ollie Bubb

555 Mckenzie Marshall

574 Gyan Doensen

592 Freddie Bartlett

661 Josh Coleman

687 Jake Rackham

711 Joel Fisher

747 Jack Davis

807 Luca Pegg

924 Lewis Proud

925 Lennox Dickinson