The Wight Stuff!
By TMX Archives on 14th Jul 05
With the recent British GP at Matchams a resounding success it's now all-systems-go for the English Motocross Grand Prix on the Isle of Wight on August 27/28.The Gore Basin venue near Arreton has been given the thumbs up following a site With the recent British GP at Matchams a resounding success it's now all-systems-go for the English Motocross Grand Prix on the Isle of Wight on August 27/28.The Gore Basin venue near Arreton has been given the thumbs up following a site meeting and Frank Dixon from the ACU is suitably impressed."Everything looked fine and we all felt reassured after a successful meeting," says Frank. "It looks like it will be another successful GP from the point of view of the facilities at the venue."The real action will take place on the awesome Johnny Douglas Hamilton-designed circuit but organisers 4E Promotions are going out of their way to make sure there's plenty of other attractions to keep race fans happy.A packed programme of entertainment kicks off on the Friday afternoon when the first of 17 bands booked for the weekend takes to the stage in the live music tent.GP tickets are available through 4E Promotions on 01444 880110 or online at www.iowmxgp.com - and if fans book via the website they can obtain some great discounts.Admission prices are 30 for adults (25 if booked in advance through the website) with children under 14 getting in for 15 (12 in advance through the website). Admission is free for children under six.Wightlink, the Isle of Wight Ferries company, are sponsoring the GP and are offering discounted ferry crossings to fans attending the races.For more information on ferries visit www.wightlink.co.uk or call 0870 528 7744 and state that you are travelling to the GP to obtain discounted ferry rates.