Future West and ACU reach long term agreement!

BRIGHT FUTURE FOR BRITISH SUPERCROSS

After 11 years of British Supercross a long term deal has finally been inked between Future West, the long time promoter of British Supercross and the Auto Cycle Union to sanction exclusively the British Supercross Championship. The agreement will set the stage for the long term growth of the sport to its full potential in the UK. The deal was signed and sealed last week by Future West's John Hellam and ACU Chairman Jim Parker.

"We are really pleased with the final outcome of the deal!" says Hellam. "It will give everyone involved the opportunity to work together and take the sport to the next level. Supercross has become an integral part of motocross racing worldwide and a welcome and important extension to the racing season. We have a large following for our series and it keeps the fans engaged in the sport through out the long damp and cold winter months" added Hellam.

Jim Parker, ACU Chairman, commented that he is delighted that the ACU has been given the opportunity to work with Future West and John Hellam to secure the growth of Supercross in the UK via a fully fledged British Championship.

With the signing of a long term agreement, the ACU is extremely confident that this exciting sport has a solid foundation for expansion and we shall certainly be in there helping wherever we can to ensure the success of the series in every possible way.

There cannot be many motorcycle enthusiasts who haven't heard about Supercross but anyone who hasn't is urged to go along at the earliest opportunity to witness at first hand the tremendous atmosphere and excitement that this challenging sport generates.

Brian Higgins stated the ACU recognise the Future West series has stability after ten years of promoting events in the UK and the official link between the ACU and Future West can only be good for the sport. I know Future West have some special high profile venues which will hopefully introduce the spectacular sport to some new people in fresh areas.

Supercross has become a great opportunity for the industry to show off their new product and for teams the chance to showcase and entertain there sponsors as well as their new team riders but most of all it is now a major legitimate British Championship.

With GP tracks now featuring more Supercross style obstacles it is becoming more and more important for teams and riders to participate in the tighter version of the sport in the autumn/winter period getting riders prepared for the upcoming outdoor seasons and is also a cheaper alternative to costly training trips to Spain or the US. You only have to look at riders like Tommy Searle, Ashley Greedy and Max Anstie who have gained a lot of useful experience in British Supercross and are now putting to good use in their careers.

Tickets for round 1 at Sheffield Arena on October 25th are available through the arena box office on 0114 256 5656 and rounds 2 and 3 at the Liverpool Echo Arena on January 23rd and 24th 0844 4000 800. Announcements of additional dates will be made shortly! For the latest on British Supercross please visit FWSX.COM