Herlings to race Be Wiser - Bridgestone Hawkstone International on 17th February

HIMX are delighted to announce that they have signed factory Red Bull KTM rider and 2018 MX1 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings for the Be Wiser - Bridgestone Hawkstone International on 17^th February 2019.

Herlings is a big fan of the famous Hawkstone Park circuit and was unstoppable in 2018. He had a fantastic season becoming World Champion with several races still to go, it will be great to have him back at Hawkstone Park in February.

Jeffrey Herlings - "I'm super excited to come back to race at Hawkstone Park International on the 17^th February. It's a beautiful track and always a pleasure to come and race there. The fans are amazing every year when I raced there and hopefully we can fight again for the win in 2019 as we did in previous years. I want to give a big thank you to SMC for having me back and see you all in February!"

Gary Ford - SMC - "Getting Jeffrey back to our event as World Champion is fantastic news. He's always been a big supporter of Hawkstone and it is great he will be back in February. He always puts on a good show whenever he comes to Hawkstone Park and it is great news for the fans.

Also confirmed are Brits Tommy Searle and Max Anstie plus Rockstar Husqvarna riders Jed Beaton and Thomas Kjer Olsen.

MX1, MX2 and MXY2 entries are now open by contacting Gary Ford ford542@btinternet.com.

Press enquiries and sponsorship enquiries carly.rathmell@btinternet.com

Trade stand enquiries can be made with Martin Beddoes - beddzee17@yahoo.co.uk

The HIMX team are currently looking for sponsors, sponsorship packages start from as little as £40 (banner space only), in return the sponsor will be mentioned in the entire pre event PR, a logo and link on www.hawkstoneinternationalmx.com, mentions in specific bike press and websites. Plus much more, if you are interested in getting involved in the event please contact me on carly.rathmell@btinternet.com for a sponsorship package.

Tickets are only available to buy on the gate - £30 per adult, £5 for 5 - 15-year olds; this includes free access to the riders paddock and free parking.