Villopoto, Osborne, Anderson, Searle… VMXdN International Team Race Lineup Revealed
Get ready for the motocross event of the year as legends from around the world gear up to represent their countries and battle it out for the ultimate title in the VMXdN International Team Race at VMXdN Foxhill 2023! The lineup is packed with renowned riders from the past and present who will go head-to-head in a thrilling display of skill, power, and sheer determination.
Feature Image courtesy of Dave Rich
Teams from various nations will be vying for glory. Each team is armed with three formidable riders, ready to showcase their prowess on the track and make their country proud.
So, who is lining up…
|
TEAM |
NO |
NAME |
SURNAME |
|
USA |
1 |
ZACH |
OSBORNE |
|
USA |
2 |
RYAN |
VILLOPOTO |
|
USA |
3 |
MIKE |
BROWN |
|
GREAT BRITAIN |
4 |
TOMMY |
SEARLE |
|
GREAT BRITAIN |
5 |
BRAD |
ANDERSON |
|
GREAT BRITAIN |
6 |
MEL |
POCOCK |
|
NORTHERN IRELAND |
7 |
GORDON |
CROCKARD |
|
NORTHERN IRELAND |
8 |
GRAHAM |
IRWIN |
|
NORTHERN IRELAND |
9 |
NEVILLE |
BRADSHAW |
|
FAIRHURST WESSEX |
10 |
JAKE |
NICHOLLS |
|
FAIRHURST WESSEX |
11 |
JAMIE |
SKUSE |
|
FAIRHURST WESSEX |
12 |
KEITH |
JOHNSON |
|
REST OF THE WORLD |
13 |
KEVIN |
WOULTS |
|
REST OF THE WORLD |
14 |
YOSHITAKA |
ATSUTA |
|
REST OF THE WORLD |
15 |
EVGENY |
BOBRYSHEV |
|
SCOTLAND |
16 |
BRIAN |
MACKENZIE |
|
SCOTLAND |
17 |
GAVIN |
ROBERTSON |
|
SCOTLAND |
18 |
BILLY |
MACKENZIE |
|
BELGIUM BV |
19 |
TOM |
DE BELDER |
|
BELGIUM BV |
20 |
STIJN |
VERTREPEN |
|
BELGIUM BV |
21 |
JASPER |
VAN DER MIEREN |
|
TEAM AMCA |
22 |
BRETT |
SMITH |
|
TEAM AMCA |
23 |
MATT |
CHAPLAIN |
|
TEAM AMCA |
24 |
JOE |
RUSSELL |
|
TEAM MERCIA |
25 |
ELLIOTT |
BANKS BROWNE |
|
TEAM MERCIA |
26 |
LUKE |
BURTON |
|
TEAM MERCIA |
27 |
JOSH |
SPINKS |
|
FINLAND |
31 |
LEIF |
PAJALA |
|
FINLAND |
32 |
EDDIE |
TUOMIKOSKI |
|
FINLAND |
33 |
MIKKO |
LEHMUS |
|
MUNSTER IRELAND |
34 |
JAMES |
SINNOTT |
|
MUNSTER IRELAND |
35 |
HILTON |
HINCKS |
|
MUNSTER IRELAND |
36 |
GARRY |
SULLIVAN |
|
SOUTH AFRICA |
37 |
IAN |
TOPLISS |
|
SOUTH AFRICA |
38 |
DAMON |
STRYDOM |
|
SOUTH AFRICA |
39 |
DAVID |
GOOSEN |
|
LATVIA |
40 |
MARTINS |
ALEKSANDROVICS |
|
LATVIA |
41 |
LAURIS |
FREIBERGS |
|
LATVIA |
42 |
MATTIS |
KARRO |
|
TEAM ULSTER |
45 |
TREVOR |
CUBITT |
|
TEAM ULSTER |
46 |
CHRIS |
BELL |
|
TEAM ULSTER |
47 |
PHILLIP |
LOUGHLIN |
|
IOM |
101 |
DAVID |
KNIGHT |
|
IOM |
102 |
DANIEL |
MCCANNEY |
|
IOM |
103 |
JAMES |
LASSU |
Where do you even start with this lineup? Who is your money on? Representing the home nation Team GB, who finished second last year, are back and have the added strength of Tommy Searle to join British bulldog Brad Anderson and Mel Pocock; these guys are gunning for it!
Returning to defend victory is the Team USA trio of Mike Brown, Ryan Villopoto and Zach Osborne, who won’t want to relinquish the title without a fight. Adding a truly international feel to the event is Team Latvia; Karro returns to British soil and is backed up by fellow countrymen Aleksandrovics, and Freibergs. Travelling all the way from South Africa is Topliss, Strydom and Goosen. Back closer to home team Northern Ireland are back with Crockard, Irwin and Bradshaw, and will be up there in amongst the action.
Team Isle of Man comprises of Enduro specialist David Knight who is joined by McCanney and Lassu. Team Scotland will look to improve last year and has enlisted the pairing of Billy and Byran MacKenzie with Stuntman Gavin Robertson. Team Ulster is back for more, and wrapping up talent from around the globe is Team Rest of the World, which comprises of Atsuta, Bobryshev and Woults.
With the most extensive entry of international riders, VMXdN Foxhill is set to be the event of the season!
“With just 15 days to go, the waiting is almost over”, exclaimed event promoter Rob Walters. “This is the race that motocross enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated all season. With these legendary riders and teams lining up, we are all set for an adrenaline-pumping showdown.
Dave King, fellow promoter, added, “It’s official, VMXdN Foxhill has the largest entry of non-UK riders for a UK race. We can’t wait to open the gate and welcome everyone to an awesome event”.
The event, which takes place at the iconic Foxhill circuit on August bank holiday weekend (24th-28th), has garnered immense excitement among motocross fans worldwide. With tickets selling fast and camping spaces now limited, fans are urged to secure their tickets sooner rather than later to witness the thrilling action unfold firsthand.
“The countdown has begun, and we are ready to roar,” said Dave King. “This event promises to be an unforgettable experience for riders and spectators. So, get ready because VMXdN 2023 will be epic!”
To purchase tickets and camping passes, please visit www.vmxdnfoxhill.com or https://vmxdnfoxhill2023.eventbrite.co.uk
Online ticket sales close on August 23rd at 10pm
Tickets will be available at the gate, subject to availability.
