A top-class field has been assembled for the 2026 ACU British Masters International Grasstrack Final, with Cheshire Grasstrack Club revealing the 500cc Solo and 1000cc Right Hand Sidecar rider lists for the prestigious meeting at Much Hoole on Sunday 13th September.
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Defending 500cc British Masters Champion Chris Harris will return to defend his crown at Lower Marsh Farm, where he will face a strong line-up that includes James Shanes, Andrew Appleton, Paul Cooper, Alfie Bowtell, Luke Harris and Max Perry.
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There is plenty at stake beyond the main British Masters crown too, with the ACU Under-23 British Grasstrack Championship being decided from within the 500cc Solo field. Eight eligible riders will battle for the title, with the highest-scoring Under-23 rider from the heats being crowned British Champion.
The 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars also boast an impressive entry, with defending champion Gareth Winterburn, partnered by Frankie Courtney, among a stacked list of crews heading to Lancashire.
2026 ACU British Masters 500cc Solo Rider List
| No. | Rider |
|---|---|
| 4 | Andrew Appleton |
| 5 | Max Perry |
| 9 | Dylan Huthwaite |
| 10 | Tony Atkin |
| 11 | Paul Cooper |
| 14 | Simon Hammersley |
| 20 | Arran Butcher |
| 21 | Darryl Ritchings |
| 26 | Luke Harris |
| 32 | Jamie Fenn-Smith |
| 33 | Charlie Wood |
| 37 | Chris Harris (Defending Champion) |
| 45 | Ryan Ashcroft |
| 47 | Will Thurlby |
| 55 | Thomas Vining |
| 83 | Liam Ashcroft |
| 87 | Mickie Simpson |
| 91 | Ollie Binns |
| 93 | James Shanes |
| 101 | Cameron Taylor |
| 152 | Ashton Vale |
| 202 | Alfie Bowtell |
| 247 | Jordan Derrick |
| 474 | Jack Roberts |
500cc Solo Reserves
| No. | Rider |
|---|---|
| 19 | Dave Mears |
| 40 | Jake Breeze |
2026 ACU British Masters 1000cc Right Hand Sidecar Rider List
The 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars will provide another major attraction at Much Hoole, with defending champion Gareth Winterburn returning as part of a high-quality entry.
| No. | Rider | Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Steve Smith | Gareth Little |
| 3 | John Hand | Adrian North |
| 10 | Clint Blondell | Lewis Davies |
| 12 | Neal Owen | Jason Farwell |
| 19 | Andrew Minnard | Michelle Minnard |
| 20 | Dale Fish | Jordan Fish |
| 22 | Will Penfold | Ricky Pay |
| 24 | Terry Saunters | Liam Brown |
| 25 | Colin Blackbourn | Carl Pugh |
| 29 | Tom Cossar | Ryan Wharton |
| 30 | Stef Blyth | Morgan Blyth |
| 33 | Tom Marvel | Stephen Russell |
| 37 | Mark Cossar | Wayne Rickards |
| 49 | Gareth Winterburn (Defending Champion) | Frankie Courtney |
| 76 | Simon Beaney | Brook Fowler |
| 87 | Rob Bradley | Billy Winterburn |
| 92 | Paul Whitelam | Richard Webb |
| 124 | George Penfold | TBA |
1000cc Right Hand Sidecar Reserve
| No. | Rider | Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Mick Stace | Terry Madley |
ACU Under-23 British Grasstrack Championship
The British Masters meeting will also decide the ACU Under-23 British Grasstrack Championship, adding another major title fight to the day’s 500cc Solo action.
Eight riders from the main British Masters entry are eligible for the Under-23 crown. The top-scoring eligible rider from the heats will be crowned the 2026 ACU Under-23 British Grasstrack Champion.
| No. | Rider |
|---|---|
| 5 | Max Perry |
| 9 | Dylan Huthwaite |
| 33 | Charlie Wood |
| 55 | Thomas Vining |
| 91 | Ollie Binns |
| 101 | Cameron Taylor |
| 152 | Ashton Vale |
| 247 | Jordan Derrick |
When and where is the 2026 ACU British Masters Grasstrack?
The 2026 ACU British Masters International Final takes place on Sunday 13th September 2026.
Venue: Lower Marsh Farm, Station Road, Much Hoole, near Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5LH.
With the British Masters titles on the line in both the 500cc Solos and 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars, as well as the ACU Under-23 British Grasstrack Championship being decided, the Much Hoole meeting is set to be one of the major dates on the 2026 British Grasstrack calendar.
Cheshire Grasstrack Club are encouraging fans to head to Lower Marsh Farm to watch the action and see the 2026 British Masters champions crowned.
Further event information is available through the Cheshire Grasstrack Club Facebook page >>HERE<<
