HIMX has announced 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.