Walsh and Simpson win at Hawkstone Park!
Dylan Walsh (MX2) and Shaun Simpson (MX1) won the sixth race of the Maxxis British Championship on the beautiful Hawkstone Park circuit. Simpson managed to win both heats and thus still has a small chance of winning the title. Tommy Searle (2-2) has a 49-point lead over the RFX rider. The podium was completed by Harri Kullas (3-4). In the lightest class, Walsh managed to do well in the title battle. The 'Kiwi' won both heats ahead of teammate Alvin Ostlund and Josh Gilbert. Walsh now has a twelve-point lead over Ostland, the injured Bas Vaessen drops back to fifth place.
British MX1 Championship – Top 5
1. Shaun Simpson GB KTM 1-1
2. Tommy Searle GB Kawasaki 2-2
3. Harri Kulla SF Honda 3-4
4. Jake Nicholls GB Honda 8-3
5. Jake Willward GB Husqvarna 5-5
Maxxis British Championship MX1 standings:
1. Tommy Searle GB Kawasaki 275
2. Shaun Simpson GB KTM 226
3. Jake Willward GB Husqvarna 188
4. Mel Pocock GB KTM 154
5. Harri Kulla SF Honda 151
British MX2 Championship – Top 5
1. Dylan Walsh N-Z Husqvarna 1-1
2. Alvin Ostlund S Husqvarna 2-2
3. Josh Gilbert GB Honda 3-3
4. Martin Barr Irish Yamaha 4-4
5. Ashton Dickinson GB KTM 6-5
Maxxis British Championship MX2 standings:
1. Dylan Walsh N-Z Husqvarna 243
2. Alvin Ostlund S Husqvarna 231
3. Josh Gilbert GB Honda 209
4. Martin Barr Irish Yamaha 194
5. Bas Vaessen NL KTM 169
The full results are HERE can be found via Speedhive.
By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Scott Dunne
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