2023 Hawkstone International – Preview, Timetable & Event info!
The Ashbrook 2023 Hawkstone International is fast approaching and fans will be treated to a full day of racing on Sunday the 26th February. It is expected several thousand people will descend on the incredible Hawkstone Park Circuit, SY4 4NA.
Feature Image courtesy of Matthew Rudd Photography
This year SMC are delighted to welcome former World Motocross Champions Jeffrey Herlings and Romain Febvre. Adding to that world class riders Glenn Coldenhoff, Harri Kullas, Henry Jacobi, Alvin Ostlund, Davy Pootjes, Brent Van Donick, Mikkel Haarup, Raf Meuwissen plus top Brits Shaun Simpson, Adam Sterry, Ashton Dickinson, Dylan Walsh and local rider Joel Rizzi.
On top of that some of the best EMX 125 young guns will be going at it for HMX glory including and a stacked Adult support class.
There will be no Live Stream this year so if you want to catch the action you will need to do it in person, but you can be assured the atmosphere and race action on the day will be well worth the investment.
Tickets can be bought on the gate only they are £40 for adults and children 5 – 15 £5, free parking and free entry to the riders paddock. The racing starts from 8.45am and will go on until around 4pm. The gate open at 7am. Please note we are unable to accept card payments due to the poor signal at the circuit.
For 2023 the MX2 and MX1 riders will race in the same race together but will be scored individually. In the Super Final the MX2 riders will be given a small start advantage.
Dogs must be kept on a lead, mess must be cleared up, they must be friendly with people and happy around bikes.
Camping opens at 12 noon on Saturday 25th February and gates will close at 7pm.
For more information, please see Hawkstone International on Facebook / Instagram or www.hawkstoneinternationalmx.com
For the full entry lists >>CLICK HERE<<
Timetable
Saturday 25th February
2.00 – 4.00pm Technical Control
Sunday 26th February
7.45 – 8.45am Technical Control
9.00 – 9.25 Adult Support Practice & Qualifying
Up to 5 minutes start, 5 minutes free, 15 minutes timed.
9.30 – 9.55 EMX 125cc Practice & Qualifying
Up to 5 minutes start, 5 minutes free 15 minutes timed
10.00 – 10.30 MX1/MX2 International Practice & Qualifying
Up to 5 minutes start, 10 minutes free, 15 minutes timed.
10.40 Adult Support Race 1 15 minutes + 1 lap
Interval
12.00 EMX 125 Race 1 15 minutes + 1 lap
12.30 International MX1/MX2 Race 1 25 minutes + 1 lap
1.05 Adult Support Race 2 15 minutes + 1 lap
1.30 EMX 125 Race 2 15 minutes + 1 lap
1.55 International MX1/MX2 Race 2 25 minutes + 1 lap
2.30 Adult Support Race 3 15 minutes + 1 lap
2.55 EMX 125 Race 3 15 minutes + 1 lap
3.25 MX1/MX2 Superfinal 25 minutes + 1 laps
PRESENTATION Top 3 Superfinal – Georges Jobe Trophy – Winner, Vaughan Semmens Memorial Trophy – Best British Rider, Top 5 EMX125 and top 3 Adult Support
