2010 RHL Weston Beach Race set to be another spectacular! Once again the 2010 RHL Weston Beach Race is back, for the 28th year the Festival is set to be another fantastic weekend. The one thing the RHL team will be keeping their fingers crossed about for 2010 will be the weather and they are hoping for a fantastic day which is set to bring in the crowds in their thousands to witness one of the best off road events in the world. The three day festival is due to take place on the beach front at Weston-Super-Mare. It is situated close to the M5, just south of Bristol. The famous event takes over the entire seaside town, with contenders and spectators venturing from across the country to take part in the weekend's proceedings.New for 2010This year on the Friday the RHL Beach Race will see the first Polaris side-by-side race, this will involve a number of the riders who will be competing in the solo and quad races over the weekend racing against each other in the Polaris 'Buggies'. The Royal Air Force will again be displaying at the Weston Beach Race 2010 after the interest shown in their involvement in 2009. This year the RAF Careers team will be bringing a life size model of a Typhoon Fast Jet cockpit and a team from the Tornado Maintenance School at RAF Marham will be on hand to show off weapons, missiles and other exciting equipment used on the ground attack aircraft. The display is not only a vehicle by which members of the general public can gain a greater understanding of what the RAF do, but it is an opportunity to look at the many careers available within the service especially within the engineering and technical fields. 12 times World Champion, Red Bull Athlete, Dougie Lampkin will be on hand throughout the weekend demonstrating his unique trials techniques to the crowds and wooing them with his skills and talent over the three days. He will be doing regular demos over the weekend and tackling anything that falls in his way.Celebrity Guests There will be no end of top riders at the 2010 RHL Weston Beach Race from all forms of motorcycle sport including Enduro, Motocross, Quad and Road Racing.Recently crowned World E3 Enduro Champion David Knight, Knight who has won the established event four times. Knighter is a renowned all round racer, he first won the Weston in 1999 and in 2002 he took the win on a quad and also in the solo class, he last won the solo class in 2006 and this year will be out to take his tally of wins to five. The super sized Manxman is one of the most determined racers and will no doubt be giving it his all on his factory KTM. From Road Racing fans favourites Chris Walker and Tommy Bridewell are turning their attention from the tarmac to the sand. One of the most popular British Superbike riders Chris Walker will once again be racing in this year's solo event; this will be Chris' 10th time racing at the well established event.Chris has always been a fond supporter of off road and started his career as a top motocross racer before turning his attentions to the tarmac and becoming a winner of British and World Superbike races in the process. A newcomer for this year's RHL Weston Beach Race is one of the most likeable riders in the British Superbike paddock, Tommy Bridewell. 21-year-old Bridewell who comes from Devizes has set himself the challenge of battling it out in the sand to see how he matches up. Being a local to Weston-Super-Mare he will no doubt bring plenty of support with him to cheer him on.On the Motocross side, one of the best world motocross riders Josh Coppins will be saying his farewell's to racing on European soil before returning to his home in New Zealand. Josh created himself a very well established motocross career finishing runner up in the World MX1 Championship in 2005 and becoming twice British Champion. Josh has taken part in the RHL Weston Beach Race two times with his best result being second.Newly crowned British Four Stroke Champion Jamie Lewis has also committed to racing in this year's RHL Beach Race. Jamie has been a dominant force in this year's four stroke Championship; he also won the Welsh Open Championship and finished second in the KWS Championship.Scott Elderfield has just recently pledged his commitment to riding at the RHL Beach Race and after being one of the best up and coming young riders this season he is sure to want to end the season on a high note. Elderfield won both the MX1 and MX2 classes in the 2010 British Masters Championship and had some stunning results in the Maxxis British Championship.Last year the race was forced to be cancelled after a large crash on the start line. 16-year-old Ty Kellett was taken by ambulance and police escort to Frenchay Hospital and was put in a sedated coma for three weeks. Despite the injuries Ty is making an impressive come back to this year's RHL Beach Race and will be riding to raise money for the WRVS charity that looked after his parents through the bad days.
From the Quad side multiple British Champion Paul Winrow will be competing in this year's quad race and he will line up against 2009 Quad Race winner Jason Macbeth.TimetableThis year's RHL Weston Beach Race promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a packed programme of on and off track events to keep everyone entertained throughout the whole three days.The event gets underway on Friday 15th October with a full programme of Side-by-Side racing. Saturday kicks off with the youth quad and solo races, before the adults take to the infamous Weston dunes course for the combined quad and sidecar showdown.The youth contingent gets Sunday underway with the 85cc race, ahead of the main 3-hour long Adults solo race.Last year's RHL Weston Beach Race saw more than 100,000 people enjoying a fantastic family weekend on the seafront at Weston-super-Mare, and this year's event promises even more on the entertainment front.Event TimetableFriday 15th October 201011.00-16.00 Side by Side Race16.00-16.45 FMX Freestyle Award Presentation Saturday 16th October 201009.30-10.30 Youth Quad Race11.00-12.00 Youth 65cc Race12.15-12.45 Freestyle Display13.00-16.00 Adult Quad / Sidecar Race16.30-17.00 Freestyle Display17.30-21.00 Award PresentationSunday 17th October 201010.00-11.00 Youth 85cc Race11.30-12.30 Dougie Lampkin Trials Display12.30-15.30 Adult Solo Race16.00-16.30 Dougie Lampkin Trials Display17.00 Prize Giving RHL Weston Beach Race - TicketsIn keeping with their aim of making the RHL Weston Beach Race more accessible, especially for families, RHL have set competitive ticket prices for both adults and children.Tickets for the Weston Beach Race will also be on sale at the gate. Please see below for pricing and ticket office opening times.On The Gate Ticket PricesWeekend Adult Admission 40Weekend Child Admission (4-12 years) 10Friday Adult Admission 10Day Ticket Adult Admission 20Friday Child Admission (4-12 years) 3Day Ticket Child Admission (4-12 years) 5Ticket Office Opening TimesFri 15 Oct Ticket Office Open 08.00 am Ticket Office & Gates Closed 15.00 pmSat 16 Oct Ticket Office Open 08.00 am Ticket Office & Gates Closed 15.30 pmSun 17 Oct Ticket Office Open 07.30 am Ticket Office & Gates Closed 14.45 pmDirections A map to the event can be found herehttp://www.wbruk.com/pages/weston-beach-race-venue.cfmLAST MINUTE ENTRIESThe RHL Weston Beach Race still have some last minute entries available in all the classes. If you are interested in riding please bring cash along with the registration form - http://www.wbruk.com/pages/enter-2009-race.cfm to the organisers office on Friday 15th October. For more information please contact Gary Ford on 07966 367456.Once again RHL Activities have gained the support of their loyal sponsors for the 2010 race:-
Molson/Hyundai -
Doodson Broking Group - www.doodsonbg.com
Polaris - www.polarisindustries.com
Red Bull - www.redbull.co.uk
Rock Oil - www.rockoil.co.uk
Ice Valley Spring Water - www.shepleyspring.co.uk
