2010 ACU Enduro Championship

Stan Watt from Front Row GB received his Auto Cycle Union 2010 Champions Medal and certificate for finishing the British Enduro Championship, 3rd in Expert E3, on board the Edmondson Racing KTM300 XC.

A special thanks to;

Edmondson Racing
Talon Engineering
Steve Plain Suspension
Voltcom Group
Ivan F.
Adventure Spec

Stan will compete in the 2011 British Enduro Championship again on an Edmondson Racing KTM300 XC starting with round 1 at the Muntjac, based in Thetford Forest on 27th February 2011.

FRGB

British Extreme Championship - Tong, Leeds.

Sunday 23rd January 2011; Fast Eddy Racing British Extreme Championship

Paul Edmondson from Fast Eddy Racing had devised the idea of a British Extreme Championship for the first ever time, hosting some of the world's current best extreme riders, with current World Enduro Champion David Knight and former multiple World Trials Champion Dougie Lampkin.

Although, the main competitive challenge was expected to be between David and Dougie, there was no lack of talent and experience with the likes of Graham Jarvis, Paul Bolton, Tom Sagar, Greg Evans, Jonny Walker and Danny McCanny.

Paul Edmondson had designed an exceptional course at the well-trod Tong Farm, with multiple hard and easier routes to cover most abilities with the usual time penalties for taking the longer easier sections. Each lap ended and centred around an 80ft, slab rock climb taking riders a much shorter route to the finish but for some, a more painful and eventful experience.

The event consisted of a 1hr practice/qualifying first thing in the morning (which was enough to send some home or decide to spectate), and this set the start order for the two main 1hr races later in the day. For racing the two main events, riders were set off in groups of 5 on a live engine start, 5 seconds apart- fastest first.

Stan Watt from Front Row GB was on the Edmondson Racing KTM250XC, and a steady qualifying saw him start from the 6th row for both races. As race one got underway, Stan set off with a little too much determination to stay with the pack, which inevitably was going to lead to silly mistakes costing time on such a technical course.

As riders left the start area, they were treated to general woodland going through the trees before dropping down a good descent into a rock strewn stream bed, which would be encountered a number of times throughout the lap. An initial climb out caught the unaware, followed by another descent onto the well-publicised waterfall with a double drop onto larger rocks.

A long run along the stream bed and a tricky diagonal climb took all riders to another decent across the stream bed and an extensive awkward climb, followed by a 12ft vertical drop back into the stream, which again led to an awkward 60ft rock ascent.

The course opened up and returned to the stream bed for a couple of minutes of flowing riding before reaching the next test across the stream bed and a difficult steep climb followed by a gentle wet rock climb to about the half lap distance and first forestry road. This allowed the bikes to open up for the first time and typical enduro going was enjoyed for what seemed like 30seconds before into another tricky testing climb, which caught all but a few top abilities.

Another short flowing run, led to a 8ft vertical drop into the stream, which was followed upwards (obviously) to clear out over some rocks followed immediately by a 3ft log crossing.

The course was now leading back to start and would flow for another 30 seconds before another descent followed by a tricky root strewn climb, taking the ridders to the 80ft slab rock climb as a shortcut to the finish if the rider could accomplish it. Otherwise a lengthy easier route which led to the same rock run finish for all the riders.

At the front, David Knight showed everyone the way finishing the first race 5+ minutes ahead of Dougie Lampkin and in the 2nd race, lapping everyone apart from Dougie and Graham Jarvis. Overall a resounding victory for Knighter with Dougie 2nd and 'Special' Greg Evans taking an excellent and possibly surprise 3rd.

Stan from FRGB, finished 12th in the first race but with a little composure put together a better alround performance in race 2 to take 10th and finish 10th overall across both races.

''A really enjoyable and physical event, which was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to take part. The Edmondson Racing KTM250XC was faultless and perfromed exceptionally in this arena. The perfect bike for this type of racing''. (SW)

A great event with a great course attracting over 3,000 spectators on race day. A big well done to Fast Eddy Racing for getting it all together but the detail in the lap has to be applauded for maximum enjoyment.

GET ANOTHER ONE SORTED!!

A special thanks to the following;

Derrick Edmondson from Edmondson Racing for all the help
Anthony Charles for some line spotting
Paul O'Connell for general arse wiping and spannering
Carl for watching
Neil Ruffle
and Abii for the mutiple cups of tea and general all round supporter for the weekend

FRGB

First Look at Fast Eddy Extreme

Saturday was an admin day for Front Row GB at the first British Extreme Championship round organised by Fast Eddy Racing. With the course open to the riders for viewing and signing on taking place, the opportunity was taken to assess the course and get the preliminaries out of the way.

Stan Watt along with Paul O'Connell & Abby took plenty of time to walk the course with temperatures increasing from below freezing to just few degrees above zero. The course has been extremely well put together by the Fast Eddy Team and first impressions suggest it will be a definite test for all abilities.

A marked spectator route allows those watching to move from one area to another but the main attraction will be the final slab rock climb to end the lap, for those ridrs that can make it to the top. Throughout the course there are multiple easy vs hard routes, but the ability to stay calm and find a clear route will surely be the key.

As 8pm Saturday night arrives, temperatures continue to drop below zero with a potential cold start for the 9.30am practice and qualifying start.

FRGB

First British Championship Extreme Enduro

This Sunday! 
Event Up-date.
Things are really taking shape in readiness for this weekend's Eddy's Extreme Enduro at Tong, Nr Leeds. With the track team having been on site since Tuesday morning the course is nearly 80% complete. The weather has been cold on the evenings but the sunny days have enabled the team to get the job well and truly done. There have been a few changes along the way and all for the better and with Fast Eddy still continuing to ride the lap and make sure all is 100% ready for Sunday. Fast Eddy quoted "Things are taking shape nicely and I can assure riders and spectators the event will be awesome, we have a great mix of natural terrain with a very technical course, this will ensure it will not be a Sunday afternoons easy ride for the competitors".

The course will be open at 9.00 am on Saturday for all Adult and youth riders to view, with a 3 hour open signing on time from 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm. With a British Championship on the line it's going to be interesting to see who will come out on top at the UK's first prestigious title of 2011. Also, note the organizers have made the event affordable towards the public and are urged to support a true British Championship event with the Best riders in the world and Britain appearing at Tong. M62, J27 Nr Bradford, Leeds. Postcode BD4 0RR

Practice starts at 9


  

FAST EDDY EXTREME

The 23rd January is go for the Fast Eddy Extreme. Check the latest course video on www.fasteddyracing.com

Sunday January 23rd 2011
Tong Near Leeds

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

DAVID KNIGHT, DOUGIE LAMPKIN, GRAHAM JARVIS, TOM SAGAR, GREG EVANS,
JONNY WALKER, PLUS MANY OTHER TOP PROS, EXPERT, CLUBMAN AND VETS


EDDY'S EXTREME GETS TESTED!

The first visit on bikes to Tong has happened with both Paul Edmondson and younger brother Lee. Both began to test ride the track and the recent thaw meant that the planning and track layout could begin.

The course itself will be based purely on natural extreme riding conditions with a mixture of great gullies, cambers, descents, climbs as well as the famous Tong rock garden

EDMONDSON RACING OPEN DAY and PRESS RELEASE

EDMONDSON RACING PRESS RELEASE

We are pleased to announce a new partnership for the 2011 season in the form of a joining of forces between “EDMONDSON RACING” and the “FASTEDDY” Race team.

The team will now benefit from a whole host of equipment, support vehicles and team personnel to form what can arguably be the most professional and experienced team to attend the BEC, Sprint and GBXC race series in 2011.
Current E2 BEC + GBXC champion Tom Sagar, will use a 450 EXC with Fast Eddy himself aboard the new 250 XC-F in E1 (4t). Third member Lee Edmondson will use a very special 125 XC-E in E1(2t) and a 150 XC in the UK Sprint and GBXC series.

All riders will have their own helper and mechanic and the team will benefit from other support personnel at the checkpoints to form a friendly but practical and professional set up. This will enable the riders to be fully focused on their own job of “twisting the throttle” and winning some major titles in the 2011 season.

The team will see its launch to the press at an “Open day” at Edmondson Racing’s Norton Canes near Cannock based premises this coming Saturday the 15th of Jan. Anyone who wants to come along is more than welcome and will benefit from rubbing shoulders with all three team riders and enjoying refreshments and the chance to win a free days training with the Fast Eddy riders at one of the races during 2011.
Other prizes including a pair Michelin tyres and an assortment of KTM power wear that can be won in a simple free to enter prize draw.

The team is also very proud to have a line up of product partners that are simply the “Very Best” the Off-road industry has to offer. “No Compromise” and none better is a way to describe them so the boys have no excuse when it comes to quality equipment in their efforts to lift some silverware in 2011.
A BIG thanks to those partners; Michelin, Putoline, Renthal, Talon, Moouse, AlpineStar, Smith, T.L.D, ProPrint, Rygor Commercials, MotoMaster and PSE Motorsport.

The Open Day will be from 9.00am till 4.00pm at Edmondson Racing and post code is WS11 9UH just off the main A5 road between Brownhills and Cannock. (See our contact page on the website for google map).