The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) is pleased to confirm the UK Girls Nationals Motocross Championship will join its family of organisers from the 2027 season.
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The agreement brings the country’s most successful female-only motocross series under the wing of the national governing body for motorcycle sport in Great Britain and promises to create new opportunities for women and girls competing in the discipline.
For the UK Girls Nationals, the move represents an opportunity to build on its success and raise its national profile. The support and expertise of the ACU will also help the series to create an environment in which riders can develop their skills, pursue their ambitions and fulfil their potential.
The partnership also reflects the ACU’s wider commitment to supporting competitors at all stages of their motorcycle sport career, ensuring that opportunities to participate, progress and succeed are always available.
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Organised by Tim Truman, the UK Girls Nationals series has enjoyed sustained growth, with a record 190 riders registering in 2026 alone.
“We’ve always had good numbers, but last year we attracted 190 registrations which was absolutely amazing,” Tim explained. “The standard of these young girls is incredible. They’re every bit as competitive as the boys and the level of riding keeps improving.
“We’ve worked hard to build the championship, but we’ve reached a point where we need to take another step forward and give these riders the opportunities and recognition they deserve. Joining the ACU gives us a fantastic opportunity to do that.”
ACU Motocross Commission Director Steve McCauley welcomed the agreement as an important development for women’s motocross. “We’re delighted to welcome the UK Girls Nationals to the ACU,” he said. “Tim and his team have done a fantastic job developing the championship and attracting such a strong competitor base.
“Our role is to support that success and help the series continue to flourish. By working together, we can strengthen the profile of women’s motocross and create more opportunities for riders to develop, progress and achieve their sporting ambitions.”
ACU Motocross Commission Director Steve McCauley welcomed the agreement as an important development for women’s motocross. “We’re delighted to welcome the UK Girls Nationals to the ACU,” he said. “Tim and his team have done a fantastic job developing the championship and attracting such a strong competitor base.
“Our role is to support that success and help the series continue to flourish. By working together, we can strengthen the profile of women’s motocross and create more opportunities for riders to develop, progress and achieve their sporting ambitions.”
ACU Women’s Ambassador, Pippa Laverty, said: “Seeing female participation in motorcycle sport build and flourish is my number one passion, so I’m delighted the UK Girls Nationals riders are joining the ACU family.
“Tim’s enthusiasm shone through the moment I first met him and what he and his series colleagues have built is a real credit to them and the motocross discipline.
“Bringing these riders into the ACU family creates an environment where they can compete, learn from one another and feel part of a supportive community. It’s about helping individuals grow, whatever their level of experience or ambition, and ensuring the sport grows with them. That’s what makes this partnership so exciting.”
UK Girls Nationals Motocross Championship will run various classes under the ACU banner. These are: Female MX1, Female MX2, Female Youth/Senior, Novice, and Vets, Female Big Wheel 85, Female Small Wheel 85, Female 65, and Female Auto.
The opening round of the new season is scheduled to be held at Drumclog in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, on 8–9 May.
