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The 2010 Edgecumbe SuperValue Supermarket SUMMERCROSS event is on once again this December 27th - 28th.
After a very successful 2009 Summercross with special guest rider Ben Townley back riding his first major motocross after sitting out part of the 2008 and all of the 2009 American Motocross championship (AMA Series), it was a dream return to the top step of the podium which has lead onto a very successful season in America in 2010.
This year sees another high for the Bay of Plenty Motorcycle Club with news this week that Ben will return to defend his Summercross title along with past Summercross champion & World Championship Motocross contender Josh Coppins.
Last time these two did battle at Summercross was in 2007 and what a show they put on!
The Awakaponga Motocross circuit will see some track changes for this year's event, with the Top Junior Motocross riders competing on Monday the 27th of December, with the Senior riders racing on Tuesday the 28th on that same track layout.
The 27th will also host the Mini Summercross competitors on one of the few natural terrain tracks which always tests the fastest mini riders.
In conjunction with the Senior riders on Tuesday, the club has branched out into V.M.X (Vintage Motocross), with the older Pre '86 motocross bikes utilizing the track the Mini riders use the previous day - so you will see some classic "Old Skool" bikes from several different eras battling for the title of this first ever V.M.X Summercross event!
A confirmed list of Senior MX1 & MX2 riders so far include:-
This year the event will be filmed by the team at Shoei Bike Rider TV
It's shaping up to be pretty big - with entry forms due out by the end of September, and sponsors jumping on board to be part of SUMMERCROSS 2010.
So if you're into Motocross - put those dates on your calendar and start planning your Summer Holiday in Whakatane this Christmas!
