Weston Beach Race is coming this weekend - first peeps right here

First look at Weston Beach Race - this is going to be lively. Don't Miss out This Weekend's RHL Beach Race Spectacular Looking To Be Full Of Action The annual RHL Beach Race this year fuelled by Monster Energy at Weston-Super-Mare, which is taking place this weekend, is certainly looking to be another great event, as the technical and tough track has been assembled and is waiting for the hundreds of racers to take on the spectacular challenge.

With star riders multiple World Enduro Champions David Knight and Paul Edmondson taking on Britain’s 2011 triple MX1 British Champion Brad Anderson and Grand Prix local-man Tom Church, the on-track action with the stars against the amateurs is set to be incredible. Knighter is all set out to add a sixth win to his accolade, but Anderson’s unbelievable form this year, which has seen him scorch to a plethora of wins, certainly means we’re going to have a fight on our hands. Not only that with the local man from Bath Tom Church announcing his retirement in the new year, he will be looking to score highly along with late entrant and last year’s surprise podium finisher Luke Hawkins, who has suffered badly with injury this year, will also be looking to put some positive into the end of his 2011 season.

In the quad class Britain’s top dog Paul Winrow is looking to turn around a tough season with another beach race win, and with the course taking shape with some super-special obstacles for the racers to attack, the weekend is going to be phenominal one. In case you’re not familiar with the RHL Beach Race at Weston-Super-Mare, this event is the maddest, baddest and toughest of its types with up to three hours of grueling racing over dunes the size of houses in a technical course comprised with a flat out 1.5 mile straight down the seafront. The total track length is 6.8km and although the pros make it look easy, it’s certainly no mean feat as man and machine aim to conquer their personal bests, their own targets and if there is more of the unseasonable hot weather that was present at the start of the week, it’s going to be tougher than ever.

The RHL Beach race is now in its 29th year and has grown beyond the imagination of the original creators of the race, as its now an end of season festival that attracts thousands upon thousands of spectators who wish to get a glimpse of the madness as it unfolds. The start is possibly one of the biggest spectacles with up-to 1,000 riders thundering down the beach into the first turn and the atmosphere is always electric, there really is nothing like it. The festivities down at Weston-Super-Mare have already begun as RHL Activities held a press day on Tuesday to get local and off-road media up-to-speed with this year’s plans.

The events company, which has been involved in the race since its inception, also held special schools and colleges events on Wednesday and Thursday to introduce new people to the sport, educate them on the industry, as well as the history and importance of events like Weston to its local economy. RHL Activities and Monster Energy will also be holding a special welcome party this evening to open the event officially in Monster’s very special event unit, which is open for spectators throughout the event weekend. The main action however takes place this Saturday and Sunday with the adult quad and sidecar races on Saturday as well as the junior quad and 65cc event in which our sports youngsters will tackle the beach race challenge on a shorter course, while Sunday will see the rookies and junior 85cc riders take on the course prior to the main solo race, In between races Monster Energy will be providing entertainment, while Extreme Trials rider Steve Colley will be showcasing some of his amazing displays on both days to wow the crowds and continue the excitement of the weekend throughout each day.

The event is certainly not to be missed, with entertainment at the Grand Pier on Friday night from the UK’s best Motown act and World-famous soul act the Three Degrees, along with special ride discounts on Saturday night, there’s something for everyone. At the race there will also be a number of trade stands and it’s a great family weekend out for both motorsport lovers and those not normally interested in racing – this event is definitely spectacular you won’t believe it until you see it!
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