Grand Prix if Northern Ireland
The Grand Prix of Northern Ireland has some great history. In less than two weeks the World Championship Motocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland will be hosted at Moneyglass Demesne, Ireland’s newest motocross track. Preparations are well under way at the site which will not only welcome the Motocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland on 18th & 19th August 2007 but also the world’s largest and most prestigious motocross race, the Motocross of Nations, in September 2008.
Of course the World MX2 championship looks likely to be decided at the Grand Prix of Northern Ireland. Antonio Cairoli heads to the 13th round of the World championship with a huge lead and only a miracle will see the championship end in the hands of defending champion Christophe Pourcel. Of course the last four GPs have been won by different riders. Cairoli won in Sweden, then came Pourcel, Nicolas Aubin in Loket and David Guarneri in Namur. So many first time GP winners in both MX1 and MX2 this year proves that the sport is in good hands with many young riders coming to the challenge of the veterans.
In the MX1 class Josh Coppins will do his best to return to action. The shoulder injury by Coppins has turned the MX1 class into a free for all as Steve Ramon, Sebastien Pourcel and David Philippaerts now feel they have a chance of winning the World title.
The question is will Coppins be able to race, and if so, can he pick up enough points to go into the next round in England as the series favorite. Ramon is now just 43 points behind Coppins with Pourcel another 40 points back and Philippaerts 11pts off Pourcels score. Anything can happen in Northern Ireland and be sure that it probably will. The MX1 class is so competative at the moment you might just see Pourcel and Philippaerts close the gap on Ramon and Coppins.
There are still 150 points to be won, who will take the lions share at the new Moneyglass Demesne circuit, will it be Coppins, Ramon, Pourcel or Philippaerts. So far this year we have had several riders winning GPs. Those including Josh Coppins (5), Kevin Strijbos (2), Billy Mackenzie, David Philippaerts, Ken De Dycker, and Sebastien Pourcel (2), such an exciting time for the sport after the retirement of Stefan Everts.
This new venue for the FIM World Championship Motocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland 2007 and Motocross of Nations 2008 is Moneyglass Demesne, Roguery Road, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim BT41 3PT. Both Belfast International Airport (www.belfastairport.com) and Belfast City Airport (www.belfastcityairport.com) are close to the track and offer flights from UK, USA and Europe. For travel by ferry from the UK please visit P&O Irish Sea, our Official Ferry Partner for the event.
For details on accommodation close to the track please visit www.antrim.gov.uk or contact Antrim Tourist Information Centre at E: info@antrim.gov.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 2894 428331 / Fax: +44 (0) 2894 487844. Make sure you book your flight and hotel, this is going to be one very exciting round of a spectacular 2007 season.
In the MX1 class Josh Coppins will do his best to return to action. The shoulder injury by Coppins has turned the MX1 class into a free for all as Steve Ramon, Sebastien Pourcel and David Philippaerts now feel they have a chance of winning the World title.
The question is will Coppins be able to race, and if so, can he pick up enough points to go into the next round in England as the series favorite. Ramon is now just 43 points behind Coppins with Pourcel another 40 points back and Philippaerts 11pts off Pourcels score. Anything can happen in Northern Ireland and be sure that it probably will. The MX1 class is so competative at the moment you might just see Pourcel and Philippaerts close the gap on Ramon and Coppins.
There are still 150 points to be won, who will take the lions share at the new Moneyglass Demesne circuit, will it be Coppins, Ramon, Pourcel or Philippaerts. So far this year we have had several riders winning GPs. Those including Josh Coppins (5), Kevin Strijbos (2), Billy Mackenzie, David Philippaerts, Ken De Dycker, and Sebastien Pourcel (2), such an exciting time for the sport after the retirement of Stefan Everts.
This new venue for the FIM World Championship Motocross Grand Prix of Northern Ireland 2007 and Motocross of Nations 2008 is Moneyglass Demesne, Roguery Road, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim BT41 3PT. Both Belfast International Airport (www.belfastairport.com) and Belfast City Airport (www.belfastcityairport.com) are close to the track and offer flights from UK, USA and Europe. For travel by ferry from the UK please visit P&O Irish Sea, our Official Ferry Partner for the event.
For details on accommodation close to the track please visit www.antrim.gov.uk or contact Antrim Tourist Information Centre at E: info@antrim.gov.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 2894 428331 / Fax: +44 (0) 2894 487844. Make sure you book your flight and hotel, this is going to be one very exciting round of a spectacular 2007 season.