The ACU British MXGB Youth, Clubman & Women’s Championship will return for another five-round campaign in 2027, with organisers Colin and Julie Hambridge confirming a number of changes for their third season at the helm.
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Among the biggest developments will be the introduction of a new Adult Amateur class, designed to bridge the gap between Clubman and Expert-level racing and provide a feeder category into the ACU British MXGB Expert Championship.
Start grids will also be introduced for 2027, while despite rising event costs, championship registration and individual round entry costs will remain at the same level as 2026.
Following a challenging 2026 season, with poor weather, track preparation issues at some events and increasing costs all having an impact, the organisers have re-evaluated the championship format ahead of next year.
The full statement from Youth Moto MX reads:
Following on from our 2nd season as Promoters of the official ACU British MXGB Youth, Clubman & Women’s Championship, we are pleased to confirm our continuation of the partnership with the ACU going forward into 2027.
Following a difficult year for many including ourselves with the great British inclement weather playing a major part, some event track preparation not up to our normal required and expected standard together with spiraling event costs has encouraged us to re-evaluate the championship.
As the British Youth, Clubman and Women’s Championship should be the pathway for riders to gain experience with their racing progressing to the adult British MXGB Adult Championship, and into Europe, for 2027 we will still include the Junior 65cc, Small Wheel 85cc, Big Wheel 85cc, MXY2 Youth classes together with the Women’s and Women’s Youth (125cc and above).
However, we really appreciate that there is a big difference between Clubman and Expert Racing within the UK and for 2027 we will continue with the popular Clubman Classes and introduce an Amateur Adult Class which will be the feeder class for the ACU British MXGB Expert Championship ran by Paul Urwin.
The new Amateur Adult class will be open to all adults provided they are not in the Top 15 of the ACU British MXGB Adult championship at the conclusion of their 2026 championship.
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The format of the weekend will see longer free practice sessions together with Start Practice, Timed Practice / Qualifying for the Junior 65cc, Small Wheel 85cc, Big Wheel 85cc and MXY2 Youth classes together with one Sprint Race on the Saturday followed by two longer races Sunday.
The Women’s, Clubman and Amateur Classes will have a shorter Practice / Qualifying session together with four races over the weekend.
Racing for 2027 will see the introduction of Start Grids.
Podium Presentations will take place after each groups last race on the Sunday enabling everyone to leave the venue for home as soon as possible after their last race which also helps with the local road infrastructure at venues.
Despite rising event costs, we are conscious of the current cost of living crisis and high fuel tariffs imposed on us all and have therefore kept the 2027 Registration and individual five rounds of the championship the same as 2026.
Registration Forms will be available at Foxhill on Sunday 4th October for the 46 gate places per class.
We are seeking sponsorship for 2027 for the individual race classes and championship and if this is of interest please contact us on 07946011588.
The changes mean the established youth categories will remain at the heart of the championship in 2027, alongside the Women’s, Women’s Youth and Clubman classes, while the new Adult Amateur category adds another step to the ACU’s racing pathway.
With 46 gate places available per class, registration forms will be made available at Foxhill on Sunday 4th October, with the championship once again set to run across five rounds in 2027.
Further details, including the 2027 championship calendar and venues, will be announced in due course.
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