British Supercross Championship Wraps Up At The At The O2 Arena February 23rd

On Saturday, February 23rd at 7pm the O2 Arena, London will come to life with the sound and sights of the high flying indoor motorcycle racing spectacular known as Supercross. This event will be the final round of the four round Future West ACU British Supercross Championship series and the first ever visit to the remarkable new O2 venue.

With the first round being at Sheffield Arena back in November and the more recent two-night event at the brand new Liverpool Echo Arena in January, the series has gained momentum. Support from the public has led to strong ticket sales in anticipation of the nail biting British Supercross Finale at the O2, in what is promising to be a night to remember.

Some of the best riders from around the World will be descending upon London on February 23rd, all set for battle in staking claim for the coveted British Supercross Championship titles. Top riders include former US Champion and current Pro Open points leader Mike Brown, racing for CAS Honda.

Canada will once again be well represented with its very best including six times Canadian Motocross Champion Jean Sebastien Roy, who will be accompanied by team-mate and fellow Canuck Colton Facciotti of Vancouver, Canada. Facciotti won the British Supercross Championship at the unprecedented age of 15 back in 2005. Other Canadian competitors include crowd favourite 19-year-old Kyle Beaton, Beaton is no stranger to British Supercross with his popular never say die style of riding.

Also riding out of Canada will be 19 year old Kris Foster who won a Pro Lights main event at Liverpool on his first visit to the UK as well as Lee Coutts and Brock Hoyer. South African's Neville Bradshaw and David Goosen will also add to the international line up as will Norway's Per Kristian Bakke. 

British fans will have lots of riders to cheer on including former British Supercross and Motocross champ Carl Nunn aboard a Suso Motovision Suzuki. Another Brit and former British Supercross Champ Lewis Gregory will be back on board his Relentless Suzuki after missing Liverpool with injuries sustained whilst training in Spain. Up-and-coming star and head-to-head standout Ashley Greedy of Wales will be in London riding for PAR Homes Honda along with Nigel Arnold KTM recent signing Luke Remmer.       

Tickets for The O2 Arena final round of the British Supercross Championship on Saturday February 23rd are available on 0871 984 0002. For more info on the Future West ACU British Supercross Championship please visit us at www.fwsx.com

Look forward to seeing you in London! - www.fwsx.com

Photo: David Goose - dgp@beeb.net of Carl Nunn (23)