Townley Makes Debut Appearance at Hawkstone International

HIMX are delighted to announce that Ben Townley will be competing in this year’s Hawkstone International on the 20th March. He will join his Monster Energy CLS Pro Circuit Kawasaki team mate Tommy Searle and Max Anstie, and will make his debut appearance at the Shropshire Circuit.

The New Zealander who won the MX2 World Championship in 2004 and finished 3rd in the MX1 World Championship in 2005, before moving to America to become a very successful AMA rider. Townley was unfortunate to miss the 2008 and 2009 season with injury before coming back strong in 2010 and making the decision to return to the World Championship series for 2011.

Tickets are only available to buy on the gate and will be – 20 per adult and under 14′s are free. Camping will be – 20 per pitch – motorhome/tent/caravan. Parking on site is also free.

Hawkstone are actively looking for more sponsors of the 2011 event, sponsorship price starts from as little as – 150 – for more details please contact me on carly.rathmell@btinternet.com or carlyrathmell@yahoo.co.uk.

Entry forms and regulations are now available for ACU Expert Licence holders so please contact Gary Ford on ford542@btinternet.com or 07966 367456 and he will get them to you.

Trade stand enquiries can be made with Gareth Hockey on info@rhlactivities.com or by calling 01873 840640.

To apply for press accreditation please e-mail carly.rathmell@btinternet.com with the title ‘Hawkstone International Press’.

For more information see – http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/LatestInternationalNews.aspx

The 2011 Hawkstone International Motocross is supported by

• Doodson Motorsport – www.doodsonbg.com
• Hawk Plant Hire – www.hawk-group.co.uk
• RJS Builders – www.rjsbuildersltd.co.uk

For Directions to Hawkstone Motocross circuit click here: http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/Travel.aspx

Rider confirmed so far

MX1

Name – Machine

John Robson – Bikesport/Fox/Robson M/Sport KTM

Steve Ramon – Suzuki GRP

Sam Connor – James Connor Heating Honda

Tom Church – Buildbase CCM Racing

Clement Desalle – Suzuki GRP

Gert Krestinov – Maxxis Henderson LPE Kawasaki

Brad Anderson – PAR Homes Honda

Stephen Sword – Buildbase CCM Racing

Arunas Gelazninkas – Route 77 Energy Racing Kawasaki

Aaron Lowe – Hacking Racing Kawasaki

Ben Townley – Monster Energy CLS Kawasaki

Carlton Husband – Moto X World KTM

Jamie Law – D3 Knox KTM

Tristan Rowe – Honda

Alfie Smith – RMV Aprilia

Steven Harrison – Aytons Fencing,Live it Sport Yamaha

Shaun Simpson

Alex Snow

MX 2

Name – Machine

Luke Hawkins – PAR Honda

Harry McKenna – Danger UK Yamaha

Jamie Collins – TVR Racing KTM

Elliott Banks Browne – DB Racing Honda

Jake Nicholls – HM Plant Red Bull KTM

Alan Keet – Dyer & Butler Suzuki

Lewis Tombs – MVRD Honda

Kayne Lamont – Hooper Maxxis Suzuki

Max Anstie – Monster Energy CLS Kawasaki

Tommy Searle – Monster Energy CLS Kawasaki

Lee Foyle – Dyer & Butler Suzuki

Sunny Thompson – Bikesport Kawasaki

Anthony Revell – PAR Honda

Craig Browne – Backup Power Supp/D Browne Racing KTM

Steven Clarke – Hooper Maxxis Suzuki

James Cottrell – DB Racing Honda

Connor Walkley – Maxxis Henderson LPE Kawasaki

Luke Kennett

Scott Elderfield