What an amazing launch for the opening race meeting at the brand-new and exciting Monster Valley Merthyr Tydfil where the Amped EMX Sparks British Masters hosted Round 5 of their 2025 Championship!
Report by EMX Sparks – Images courtesy of MX Army
Two new tracks were added to the series for this round, making it a special occasion for organisers, riders, and spectators alike. The racing was spectacular, and the stunning Welsh valley views created the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable weekend.
Small Track Action
12” E Drive
Boston Cleft was in immaculate form, taking a flawless six-race maximum and a well-deserved top step on the podium. He had to overcome the fast-starting Taytum Hickey each time, who secured a strong second overall, while the consistent Archer Safe completed the top three. Simon Crocker and William Jago rounded out the top five.
16” E Drive 250W
This class delivered brilliant racing all weekend. Cian Bradshaw was the standout rider and looked set for a maximum points haul until a mechanical issue struck while he was a lap ahead. Remarkably, he pushed his bike for two laps before it restarted, salvaging 4th place in that moto. Despite the setback, Cian still claimed the overall win.
Aria Jones was the most consistent of the chasing pack, finishing 2nd overall, while Seb Carr edged out Henry Davey by just two points for 3rd. Davey, who was unlucky with a late start in one moto, took 4th, with Ronnie Gardner completing the top five.
Special mentions to new series riders Dre Haughton, Denni Morris, Effie Thomas (making a big impression!), and Henry Waterman, who all added to the depth of competition.
16” E Drive 350W
Theo Hancock was in a class of his own, taking maximum points and even lapping his fellow competitors — a dominant display. Behind him, Mason Cooke and Lloyd Evans Price had close battles for the remaining podium spots, with Cooke finishing 2nd and Lloyd 3rd.
18” E Drive (5–8)
This was one of the most exciting classes of the weekend, with action from start to finish.
The battle for victory between Paisley Cleft and Rio Coburn was fierce, with Paisley just holding on to claim the overall win. Harper Newton narrowly edged Nevaeh Rivers by two points to take 3rd. Auley Luxton finished 5th, with Emy Gardner in 6th — in a class where the girls certainly dominated the results!
20” E Drive
Championship leader Jake Carless continued his strong season with five wins from six starts. Despite some steady starts, his smooth riding and clean overtakes carried him to the overall win.
Kayden Waldock brought excitement with his speedway-style sliding and took one race win, securing 2nd overall. Cadi Bradshaw completed the podium in 3rd, coming very close to a race win herself after leading Jake until the final lap in one moto.
Big Track Action
E65
Noah Brown was unstoppable, blasting away to a maximum points haul. Liberty Matthews again showed superb speed and consistency for 2nd overall, while the hard-charging Nicolas Lange completed the podium in 3rd. Cadi Bradshaw and Teddy Franklin rounded out the top five.
E5+
Paisley Cleft claimed her second overall win of the weekend with another maximum points score. Seb Carr finished 2nd in his debut outing in the class on his new 10Ten bike, while Oakley Jones had to settle for 3rd.
E Mini
Harry Perkins was the standout rider, taking the overall win with Tommy Bridges pushing him hard all the way to secure 2nd. Bear Todd claimed a consistent 3rd place finish.
Positions 4th to 7th produced brilliant battles, with Auley Luxton, Jacob Perkins, Reuben Grabham, and Elliot Sulley all impressing.
E2 Auto
The E2s provided thrilling entertainment on the big track. Cooper Kempin and Cameron Raynes finished tied on points, but Kempin took the overall victory thanks to his win in the final race. Boston Cleft joined them on the podium in 3rd.
Lloyd Price, Taytum Hickey, AJ Tillman, Reuben Lee, and Theo Shears fought hard for 4th through 8th in a very competitive class.
50cc Auto – Small Wheel
The small-wheel autos were action-packed, with positions swapping constantly. Tommy O’Callaghan was superb, taking the overall win ahead of the fast and determined Myles Chee in 2nd. Olivia Daniel impressed once again to take 3rd.
A special mention goes to Parker Herbert, who bravely carried on racing after a tough incident where he swallowed some race turf. Despite the discomfort, he pushed through to 4th overall and returned for the final race, showing incredible determination.
The rest of the top ten featured excellent performances from Ethan Thomas, Archie Gill, Oscar Lewis, Alfie Jenkins, Ronnie Evans, and Amiyah Haughton.
50cc Auto – Big Wheel
The pace in this class was red hot. Charlie Needs set the standard with another outstanding win, while Kaylum Clark kept him honest with blistering speed in 2nd. Freddy Jones claimed 3rd, while Mia Jones and Kai Germain rounded out the top five.
Kayden Waldock, Harri Fisher, Oakley Jones, and Lewis Tobin all battled hard through the weekend, adding to the intensity.
PW50 Standard
Logan Caplin was fantastic, dominating the class with smooth and consistent riding for maximum points. Seb Summerill and Cian Bradshaw tied on points for 2nd, but Seb took the position on countback, with Cian 3rd. Tommi Lewis finished 4th, Henri Lewis 5th, and Caelan Braithwaite 6th.
The last race of the weekend produced one of the highlights, with five riders finishing within seconds of each other — a spectacular end to the PW50 action.
PW50 Modified
Mason Cooke took the win in the modified division, showing great control and speed.
E3 Auto
Maddox Knifton was untouchable, taking another maximum and cementing his position as championship favourite. Theo Hancock finished 2nd, while Cellan Rees entertained the crowd with his all-action style to take 3rd. Boyd Musgrave, Harri Fisher, Rory Ritzka, and Blake Thomas completed the top seven.
E5 Auto
Charlie Needs secured his second overall win of the weekend with another flawless maximum. Grayson Blake Martin just edged out Rafe Harwood for 2nd by three points. Rafe delivered one of the rides of the weekend, storming back from a first-corner crash to climb into the top four — a performance that drew big applause from spectators.
Parker Jay Lock Denny finished 4th, Apollo Newton 5th, with Rupert Foden, Alfie Jenkins, Archie Gill, Henry Davey, and Brad Carless rounding out the top ten in a stacked class.
A huge thank you goes to everyone who makes this series possible — from our sponsors and staff to the amazing riders and their supportive families.
Monster Valley has now made its mark on the EMX Sparks Amped British Masters series, and history was made as the first riders ever to race at this exciting new venue.
We look forward to welcoming you all back at Pembrey in September for the 6th and final round of the 2025 Amped EMX Sparks British Masters series 20th and 21st September www.emxsparks.co.uk — where championship titles will be decided.
Results – Round 5 Monster Valley
12″ E Drive Balance Bike
- Boston Cleft – 270 pts
- Taytum Hickey – 252 pts
- Archer Safe – 234 pts
- Simon Coaker – 201 pts
- William Jago – 193 pts
- Paxton Price – 187 pts
- Harri Llewellyn – 167 pts
- Tommy Jones – 147 pts
- Axel Farina Bray – 132 pts
- Jettson Jacobs – 127 pts
- Reuben Lee – 126 pts
- Arlo Lock Denney – 117 pts
16″ E Drive Balance Bike 250W
- Cian Bradshaw – 255 pts
- Aria Jones – 219 pts
- Seb Carr – 205 pts
- Henry Davey – 196 pts
- Tre Haughton – 192 pts
- Ronnie Gardner – 192 pts
- George Edwards – 183 pts
- Deni Morris – 131 pts
- Effie Thomas – 129 pts
- Cooper Kempin – 120 pts
- Eli Carr – 120 pts
- Henry Waterman – 76 pts
- Foxx Chee – 58 pts
16″ E Drive Balance Bike 350W
- Theo Hancock – 270 pts
- Mason Cooke – 249 pts
- Lloyd Evans Price – 237 pts
18″ E Drive Balance Bike (5–8)
- Paisley Cleft – 270 pts
- Rio Coburn – 252 pts
- Harper Newton – 222 pts
- Nevaeh Rivers – 219 pts
- Auley Luxton – 183 pts
- Emy Gardner – 162 pts
- Kaylum Clark – 108 pts
20″ E Drive Balance Bike
- Jake Carless – 270 pts
- Kayden Waldock – 252 pts
- Cadi Bradshaw – 243 pts
- Travis Jones – 111 pts
50cc Auto Big Wheel
- Charlie Needs – 261 pts
- Kaylum Clark – 249 pts
- Freddy Jones – 207 pts
- Kia Germain – 192 pts
- Mia Jones – 183 pts
- Kayden Waldock – 169 pts
- Harri Fisher – 156 pts
- Oakley Jones – 117 pts
- Lewis Tobin – 99 pts
50cc Auto Small Wheel
- Tommy O’Callaghan – 239 pts
- Myles Chee – 239 pts
- Olivia Daniel – 197 pts
- Parker Herbert – 191 pts
- Ethan Thomas – 182 pts
- Archie Gill – 162 pts
- Oscar Lewis – 152 pts
- Alfie Jenkins – 148 pts
- Ronnie Evans – 144 pts
- Amiyah Haughton – 129 pts
- Roczen Hickey – 103 pts
- Beaudén Spadzt – 99 pts
- Noah Whittaker – 99 pts
- Jenson Wood – 93 pts
- Mason Roberts – 89 pts
- Parker Roberts – 81 pts
E Mini
- Harry Perkins – 255 pts
- Tommy Bridges – 246 pts
- Bear Todd – 225 pts
- Auley Luxton – 207 pts
- Jacob Perkins – 189 pts
- Reuben Grabham – 186 pts
- Elliot Sulley – 177 pts
E2 Auto
- Cooper Kempin – 255 pts
- Cameon Raynes – 255 pts
- Boston Cleft – 234 pts
- Lloyd Price – 219 pts
- Taytum Hickey – 204 pts
- AJ Tillman – 189 pts
- Reuben Lee – 152 pts
- Theo Shears – 150 pts
E3 Auto
- Maddox Knifton – 270 pts
- Theo Hancock – 249 pts
- Cellan Rees – 216 pts
- Boyd Musgrave – 186 pts
- Harri Fisher – 156 pts
- Rory Ritika – 153 pts
- Blake Thomas – 138 pts
E5 Auto
- Charlie Needs – 270 pts
- Grayson Blake Martin – 243 pts
- Rafe Harwood – 240 pts
- Parker Jay Lock Denny – 222 pts
- Appollo Newton – 189 pts
- Rupert Foden – 183 pts
- Alfie Jenkins – 165 pts
- Archie Gill – 144 pts
- Henry Davey – 126 pts
- Brad Carless – 117 pts
- Noah Whittaker – 114 pts
- Sonny Davies – 111 pts
- Emy Gardner – 109 pts
- Albie Trewartha – 69 pts
E5+ Auto
- Paisley Cleft – 270 pts
- Seb Carr – 243 pts
- Oakley Jones – 126 pts
E65
- Noah Brown – 270 pts
- Liberty Matthews – 252 pts
- Nicolas Lange – 225 pts
- Cadi Bradshaw – 225 pts
- Teddy Franklin – 198 pts
PW50 Standard
- Logan Caplin – 270 pts
- Seb Summerill – 237 pts
- Cian Bradshaw – 237 pts
- Tommi Lewis – 225 pts
- Henri Lewis – 201 pts
- Caelan Braithwaite – 180 pts
PW50 Modified
- Mason Cooke – Winner
