World trials set for Scotland
By G2F on 24th Apr 09
L+M Events is proud to announce they have agreed an initial three-year deal with the FIM, to bring World class trials to Scotland from 2010 onwards. Nearly eighteen months after the idea was first born, Co-Directors of L+M Events, Martin Lampkin and Jake Miller are also equally delighted to reveal that the opportunity to deliver these three top-level competitions is very much thanks to having secured the kind support of EventScotland.
The spectacular and scenic setting at Nevis Range just outside FortWilliam will host all three events, with the first of these being around of the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship taking place on26/27th June. The fabulous venue at the foot of the famous Ben Nevismountain will then welcome the Trial des Nations in September 2011.This will be the first time ever that this inter countries teamcompetition has been hosted on the UK mainland during its entirehistory. The initial three year plan will then be brought to a close inJune 2012, when the Scottish Highlands enjoys yet another round of theSPEA FIM Trial World Championship.
L+M Events was the same company who was responsible for deliveringthe three highly successful World trials at Hawkstone Park, nearShrewsbury during 2005, 2006 and 2007. Since then the Lampkin andMiller partnership has been travelling all over the UK to find a newlocation where they could run another series of events at a new andhigher level. After a lengthy and extensive search Nevis Range emergedas the clear favourite as a result of its facilities, infrastructureand incredible trials terrain, plus its track history of having alreadyhosted several World-class mountain bike events.
Speaking about the announcement Miller explained. "This is in anincredible opportunity not just for us, but for motorcycle sport in theUK as a whole. With the support we have received from EventScotland weare now confident of being able to take these three events to the nextlevel. The venue at Nevis Range is simply stunning and is somethingthat we can all be proud of when it welcomes the many foreign ridersand visitors we are sure to attract over the next few years.”
"Thanks to the rich history of the Scottish Six Days Trial, the areais already regarded as the Holy land for trials throughout the World.It will be great to see the best riders in the World competing on someof the best trial terrain on the planet. With the gondola, the new downhill mountain bike track and the kind permission of Alcan, we now haveaccess to the higher part of the hill where there are some fantasticsections and one of the best views in the World.” Lampkin added.
Paul Bush, Chief Operating Officer at EventScotland, said: "Scotlandhas a rich history in motor sports and has hosted many outstandingcompetitions in the field. The Nevis Range is famous around the worldas a backdrop for fast paced and spectator friendly sports and willprovide the perfect platform to showcase motorcycle trials. This willbe the first time the UK has hosted the Trial Des Nations and we arelooking forward to an exciting three years of world championshipmotorsport action.”
L+M Events will officially launch their 2010 event at 3.30pm onSunday 3rd May 2009 in the High Street at Fort William, immediatelyafter the Scottish Six Day Trial Parade. Twelve times World trialschampion Dougie Lampkin will be on hand to perform the duties both onand off his bike. Tickets for the 2010 event will be on sale from lateJune this year. Full details of the event can be found on the officialevent website – www.ukworldtrial.com