Warming up the 2025 season in style, the opening round of the NORA-MX Club and British Championships took place at the ever-popular Warmingham Lane circuit over the weekend of April 19–20. With the paddock buzzing and the sun shining, there was a real sense of excitement as riders, teams, and fans returned for another year of top-tier racing.
Saturday – Club Championship Begins with a Bang
Saturday saw a fantastic turnout for the first round of the NORA-MX Club Championship. Riders from all over the country made their way to Warmingham, and it was clear everyone was thrilled to be back racing. With stacked lineups across every group, the racing was intense, competitive, and of a seriously high standard from start to finish.
A special highlight on Saturday was the first round of the British Sidecar Championship, where Brett Wilkinson and Joe Millard delivered a dominant performance, taking the overall win with incredible consistency and pace throughout the day.
Sunday – British Quad Championship Round 1 Delivers Drama & Determination
Sunday brought the main event—Round 1 of the British Quad Championship—and the level of racing didn’t disappoint.
Harry Walker started the season where he left it going at a really good pace and taking 3/3 hole shots and 3/3 race wins, securing him maximum points for the first round
Among the front-runners, Jamie Morgan was looking seriously fast, but in a cruel twist of fate, an ECU issue in Race 1 forced him to DNF. Despite the setback, he bounced back with two impressive 2nd place finishes in the remaining races, proving his speed and determination.
Dafydd Davies was another rider showing blistering pace throughout the day but unfortunately ran into mechanical gremlins that affected his results. His raw speed, however, reminded everyone that he’ll be a force to reckon with in the rounds to come.
These unexpected setbacks opened the door for some new faces, Paul Edgar and carl bunce to make their mark on the championship leaderboard. Several riders stepped up with incredible consistency and performance to secure podium positions, demonstrating just how deep the talent pool is this year.
One of the standout stories of the day was Paul Edgar, who was on course for a strong overall result until a dramatic crash just before the finish line of Race 2. In true racer spirit, Edgar pushed his bike across the line, salvaging valuable points. He and his team worked quickly to get the quad repaired, and he came back strong in the final race, ultimately securing a well-earned overall 2nd.
Looking Ahead
With Round 1 of both championships now in the books, it’s clear that the 2025 season is going to be one to watch. From dramatic comebacks to mechanical heartbreaks and emerging talents, the action at Warmingham Lane had it all. Next stop: Ironworks for Round 2—bring it on.