HISTORY

The first event in 2007 was a big undertaking and responsibility. All the trips to the Kent seaside resort, pre event, for meetings with the town’s officials went very well.

Tony Nash commented, ‘It was the Margate Town Partnership who initially made contact with me, asking if we wanted to play on their beach! The way in which the town has been so accommodating has been incredible for our sport. I am so thrilled at the way the first event went and the relationship now formed between the council, town partnership and myself, it can only grow.’

The beach is not the largest in the UK; this however makes the event much more compact and spectacular for both the spectators and competitors. The promenade sweeps all around, up above the beach, providing excellent viewing from above the Margate sands. This means that every inch of the beach can be used for the circuit as only riders and officials have access to this area.

A large section of the promenade road is closed to accommodate the spectators and the fun fair rides, continental market plus this year trade stands and manufacturer displays. The shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs of Margate town are all just metres away from the action. There are many hotels around the Margate and Thanet area, which includes Ramsgate and Broadstairs all just a few miles away from each other.

In 2007 the class winners were;

Quad Pro Class.
Champion - Stef Murphy - Honda 450 - Oxford.
2nd Liam Cater - Yamaha YFZ 450 – Somerset.
3rd Andrew Davies - K4 Off Road Suzuki 450 – Stourport.

Quad Expert Class.
Champion - Robert Hanks - Suzuki 450 – Rochester.
2nd Kevin Chilcott - Yamaha 450 – Warminster.
3rd Simon Osenton – Nick Davies Suzuki 450 – Rochester.

Solo Open Class.
Champion - Sam Simmons - Yamaha YZF 250 - Worcester Park.
2nd Andre David - Suzuki RM 250 – Romford.
3rd Jamie Arnold - Yamaha 250 – Chatham.

Media interest was excellent last year. The event achieved news features on BBC and ITV. The news was broadcast live on the Friday evening from the paddock and numerous radio, newspapers prior and post event again reflects how the area has embraced our sport and the event.

The success of last year’s event from spectators to media coverage for the town is another reason why they have not just invited us back for the February event (which was a great success) but invited the QRA to run a third event on 22nd & 23rd November.

Download a copy of the 2007 results by clicking here
See the November 2008 results by clicking here
See pictures of the November 2008 event by clicking here