It was great to see so many riders supporting the practice day hosted by the Nora MX team at the Grittenham track near Chippenham in Wiltshire.
In preparation for their 2022 Quad and Sidecar championship, Nora MX were keen to organise a practice day to help teams to get fit for the upcoming season.
There was a huge amount of support with four quad and a sidecar session. From the youngest of quad riders to British champions – everyone was welcome.
The day was well organised, like a full race day really, but with no races, it ran smoothly with a large amount of officials and marshalls to help out.
In the quad class there were four sessions:
- Pro / Pro Am, Clubman Elite and Masters A
- Masters B, Clubman and Novice
- 250cc
- 50cc and , 100cc
By splitting riders into groups based on ability, it really helped to keep the sessions at a suitable speed, and actually in the fastest two classes there were a few battles going on. It was great to see some of the countries top Teams blasting round the track.
The pro quads class was a great chance for the top quad teams to prepare for championship action with the top quad team making the most of the four long training sessions.
It was great to see so many girls in the sessions and also a well supported kids group. These are the champions of the future and having a safe practice environment can only help them improve. Kids had additional track support with dads and mechanics around the track to help keeping the kids moving.
The sidecar class was also well supported with many sidecar GP Teams in attendance all working hard to improve their fitness level ready for the new season. We didn’t really see what they were capable of with a mixed ability out together, and putting together fast laps was difficult. That didn’t stop anyone having a great day.
There we also many new teams with novice or young drivers that were preparing for their first season together, being amongst the top UK sidecars will provide help and support.
Generally, it was good for the race teams to get some track time, blow off the cobwebs, and prepare for the upcoming race season.
Thanks to all the Nora MX team for making it happen, we look forward to the Nora Mx events this season.
The Nora MX championship will start later in April with a ten round Quad Championship, Sidecars will also be invited to five of those rounds. For more information see the web site: www.nora-mx.co.uk
NORA-MX 2022 DATES
QUADS
RD1 - April 16th & 17th - Sherwood MX -NG21 9HL
RD2 - May 21st & 22nd - Culham MX Park - OX14 3DA
RD3 - June 3rd & 4th - Little Hempton - TQ9 6NE
RD4 - June 25th & 26th - Warmingham Lane MX - CW10 0HL
RD5 - July 23rd & 24th - Pontrilas - HR2 0BG
RD6 - Sept 11th - TBC
Rd7&8 - Oct 1st & 2nd - Culham - OX14 3DA
SIDECARS
British Rd1 - April 17th - Sherwood MX - NG21 9HL
Nora Rd1 - May 21st - Culham MX Park - OX14 3DA
Nora Rd2 - June 4th - Little Hempton - TQ9 6NE
Nora Rd3 - June 26th - Warmingham Lane MX - CW10 0HL
British Rd5 - July 24th - Pontrilas - HR2 0BG
Nora Rd5 - Oct 2nd - Culham - OX14 3DA