Round 4 of the 2025 Sidecarcross British Championship brought plenty of excitement, drama, and unpredictability at School House MX. Despite some key teams missing from the lineup — including Hodges/Henderson, Kinge/Kinge, Williams/Watson, and Mudie/Grahame — the 18 teams that made it to the gate gave the crowd a lot to cheer about.
Race Report by Heidi Foden – Images courtesy of Nigel Franklin
The day began under grey skies and gusty winds, but the track stayed dry, giving the riders a solid surface to race on. Practice rolled straight into Qualification, where the top 10 teams were:
Brown/Grahame, Wilkinson/Millard, Campbell/Horton, Ozzie/Mackay, Rogers/Beavis, Young/Scarr, Mudie/Mudie, Moore/Hodges, Banks/Hunt, and Whitt/Stevens-Wood.
Race 1 Recap
As the gate dropped, Wilkinson/Millard fired off the line and took the holeshot, followed closely by Brown/Grahame, with Rogers/Beavis sweeping into third around the outside. But the drama began early…
Campbell/Horton didn’t even make it off the start line — mechanical issues brought their race to an abrupt end. Not long after, a crash involving Mudie/Mudie shocked onlookers, as Stephen Mudie was struck by another bike.
At the front, Wilkinson/Millard set a blistering pace and began to stretch out a gap. Brown/Grahame chased hard, but it was clear that overtaking the leaders would be a tall order. Behind them,
Rogers/Beavis held their position, with Ozzie/Mackay, Banks/Hunt, and an impressive Team Wilson in hot pursuit.
Pelling/Murch put in a great performance ahead of Team Young, while Team Green and Peters/Harris fought fiercely for a Top 10 finish.
After 25 minutes + 2 laps of intense racing, the final results for Race 1 were:
| Pos | Competitor | Diff | Laps | Best Lap |
| 1 | Brett Wilkinson Joe Millard | 0.000 | 14 | 2:09.264 |
| 2 | Stuart Brown Scott Graham | 10.788 | 14 | 2:09.611 |
| 3 | Jack Rogers Ryan Beavis | 1:02.356 | 14 | 2:13.931 |
| 4 | Sam Osbaldiston Thomas Mackay | 1:14.930 | 14 | 2:14.322 |
| 5 | Luke Banks Jon Hunt | 2:15.983 | 14 | 2:17.979 |
| 6 | Jonathan Wilson Andrew Rowan | 1 lap | 13 | 2:19.188 |
| 7 | Paul Pelling John Murch | 1 lap | 13 | 2:20.289 |
| 8 | Grant Young Ryan Scarr | 1 lap | 13 | 2:18.022 |
| 9 | Rob Moore Liam Hodges | 1 lap | 13 | 2:21.355 |
| 10 | Tony Green Jason Green | 1 lap | 13 | 2:23.807 |
| 11 | Ollie Peters Sam Harris | 1 lap | 13 | 2:21.842 |
| 12 | Stephen Mudie Harley Mudie | 1 lap | 13 | 2:19.894 |
| 13 | Graham Ballentine Helena Ballantine | 1 lap | 13 | 2:25.361 |
| 14 | David Petty Jaime Greensill | 1 lap | 13 | 2:25.678 |
| 15 | Sam Watson Louise Wilson | 1 lap | 13 | 2:26.914 |
| 16 | Mike Minns Max Luckes | 2 laps | 12 | 2:30.364 |
| DNF | Taylor Whitt Blake Stevenswood | 6 laps | 8 | 2:21.950 |
| DQ | Neil Campbell Paul Horton | 0.000 | 7 | 2:13.882 |
Race 2 Cancelled
Unfortunately, heavy rainfall rolled in, making the track unsafe and, crucially, preventing medics from accessing the course safely. The race was cancelled, meaning Race 1 results stood as the final standings for Round 4.
A massive congratulations to Wilkinson/Millard on another flawless ride — they’re edging closer to Championship glory. Brown/Grahame’s consistency keeps them in the hunt, and what a moment for young guns Rogers/Beavis! Their first podium of the season shows just how far this duo has come.
Next Up: Round 5 – Duns, Scotland 27th July!
With only two rounds remaining, it’s all eyes on Duns. Can Wilkinson/Millard wrap up the championship? Or will the title fight go down to the wire?
