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MotoGP Star Danny Webb Rides at the Thundersprint 
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Danny Webb is one of of Britain’s brightest hopes for World Championship glory this year, riding the all new Mahindra Moto 3 bike. Danny is competing in the ultra competitive Moto 3 World Championship for the Indian team and is tipped for a top placing in the 2012 season.

2012 250GP ACU National Championship & NG Cup 
Wednesday February 22, 2012
NG Road Racing are please to play host to the successful and very competitive 250GP ACU National Championship & NG Cup for the 5th year running, with the continued support from Dunlop Motorsport, Willis Developments and Auto Cycle Union. For 2012 the series will run over 14 rounds at 9 of the countries top racing venues, including the very popular return of Donington Park for a double header in June and the long awaited addition of Castle Combe in Sep-tember.
 
Tuesday February 21, 2012

Due to the busy couple of weekends recently in the Enduro calendar , the deadline for receipt of applications for the U23 Enduro Training Squad has been extended to the 1st March.

Applications for the U23 Enduro Squad are now invited, primarily from riders competing in the British /Sprint/Extreme Enduro Championship at Championship or Expert level.
To be eligible, riders must be under 23 years of age or become 23 during 2012.

 
Tuesday February 21, 2012
NG Road Racing's full 2012 Calendar and Entry Form downloads are now on the Club website.
World Trials Tickets on Sale Now 
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Exciting news for trials fans as the World Trials Championship returns to Nord Vue, Penrith, Cumbria at the end of July, for those that came in 2009 you will know how good this compact venue is, with all the sections just minutes from the start stage, work has already begun on the sections Graham Jarvis will pit his section building skills against the best trials riders in the world and with great spectator viewing you won’t miss the action of your favourite stars.
Final Countdown for Hawk International 
Monday February 20, 2012
This weekend has finally arrived and the HIMX team are all geared up and ready to go for the Hawk International at Hawkstone Park this Sunday 26th February. The Hawk Plant diggers and bulldozers are in, the track is looking great and so far the weather is getting better, the riders are set and the action will kick off early Sunday morning at the fantastic Hawkstone Park venue.
KNIGHT DOMINATES ROUND ONE 
Monday February 20, 2012
David Knight, three-time World enduro champion, got off to the best possible start to what he hopes to be his tenth British enduro championship (outright) title at round one of the 2012 ACU
Doodson British Enduro Championship at the Abbey Enduro in Powys over the weekend – with a double victory.
What’s on Weekly-18th and 19th February 2012 
Friday February 17, 2012
This week’s ‘What’s on Weekly’ features a selection of just a few events taking place around the country this weekend and next week.
Norton to Have Major Presence at Thundersprint 2012 
Friday February 17, 2012
Following their success at Thundersprint 2010, Norton are planning an even bigger presence at next year’s spectacular - which will be held over the weekend of May 12/13 in Northwich town centre.
Calendar Raises Record Amount for Helicopter Fund 
Friday February 17, 2012
The Southern 100 Helicopter Fund, received a very welcome boost recently when it was handed its share of the proceeds of the sale of the roadracingsupporters.com 2012 Road Racing Calendar.
2 Meter Sound Seminar 
Friday February 17, 2012
The ACU Technical Panel is pleased to announce that a Seminar to demonstrate the 2 Meter Sound procedure will take place on the 3rd & 4th March 2012 at Pembrey Racing Circuit, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HZ, commencing 1.00pm
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS CAUSE BEACH RACE DELAY AT SWANSEA 
Friday February 17, 2012
The Welsh Beach Race in Swansea has been delayed to give organisers more time to put further environmental safeguards in place.
Road Race Technical Seminar 
Thursday February 16, 2012

A Seminar for ACU Road Race Registered Technical Officials will take place on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at Pembrey Racing Circuit, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HZ, commencing 9.00am.

If you would like to attend, please contact Neville Jones on 02920 842224 or 07860 532876.

 
Thursday February 16, 2012
The Track Racing Committee will award the Brian Stibbs and Jim Rendall over a series of events during the 2012 season.
2012 Technical Rules & Handbook Changes for Track Racing 
Wednesday February 15, 2012

2012 Technical Rules & Handbook Changes



Please note the following changes which are effective from 1st January 2012:

COUNTDOWN TO ROUND ONE OF THE ACU DOODSON BRITISH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP 
Tuesday February 14, 2012
The 2012 ACU Doodson British Enduro Championship will get underway in a beautiful Welsh valley in Powys over the weekend of February 18-19, with Britain's top enduro riders again keen to win the most coveted title in UK off-road, that of ACU British Enduro Champion. The seven round 14 race series will travel the length and breadth of England and Wales before a new champion is crowned at the final round in Surrey in October.
Confirmation of Formula II/ Formula 600 Sidecar Regulations for 2012. 
Tuesday February 14, 2012
The ACU Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee re-affirm the following change to the Technical Regulations for the Formula II/ Formula 600 Sidecar class for 2012.
Top British Teams in for Hawk International - 26th February 
Tuesday February 14, 2012
The Hawk International is fast approaching and the list of British Teams entered alongside the international teams and riders is just getting bigger. Nearly all the top British Championship teams have entered this year and are using the opportunity to get some race time under their belt before their National Championship kicks off a couple of weeks later.
2012 ACU British Twinshock Enduro Championship 
Monday February 13, 2012
The 2012 ACU British Twinshock Enduro Championship has seen the ACU Trials and Enduro Committee agree to a few changes to help improve the Championship.
WIRRAL HUNDRED TO DEBUT THIRD ANGLESEY CIRCUIT 
Monday February 13, 2012
The Wirral Hundred club which organised the first-ever road race meeting at the Anglesey circuit in 1992 and then ran the first event at the newly-developed circuit in 2007 is making history again. For the first and possibly the only time for a motorcycle race meeting, the Club will be using the 1.2 mile National Circuit over the weekend of 24th & 25th March.
Johnny Aubert and Danny McCanney share the spoils at BSEC rounds 1&2 
Monday February 13, 2012
Despite extreme weather condition the 2012 Husqvarna ACU British Sprint Enduro Championship delivers an explosive season opener…
What’s on Weekly-11th and 12th February 2012 
Friday February 10, 2012
This week sees the return of the ‘What’s on Weekly’ features as the 2012 season starts to kick into life. Here is a selection of just a few events taking place around the country this weekend and next week.
Trials Updates for British Sidecars, Youth and S3 Parts. 
Friday February 10, 2012
The following organisers have contacted the ACU to notify us that the Regulations and Entries are now open for their events.
Join the Nora-Mx Team   
Friday February 10, 2012

Vacancies at Nora-Mx Quad racing events 2012 (10 Events)


All vacancies can be combined or amended to suit the applicant

ACU EVENTS NEWS 
Tuesday February 7, 2012

Milton MX Park – Northampton

Financial Support for ACU Affiliated Clubs announced.

The take-up of dates at Milton MX Park for 2012 has been very encouraging but, recognising that the current economic climate is having a negative effect on our sport, ACU Events Ltd has decided to offer a £500 reduction in price to ACU Affiliated Clubs hiring the venue this year.

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