Only thing to say about this years British Championships is WOW! what a great day racing it was. All riders trying their hardest to take the titles, with some fantastic racing. Real gripping stuff, and very closely fought. In the 250cc Solo's you had former British Champions David Knowles and Adam Shipp trying to fend off a whole host of youngsters who have come up through the Youth ranks. One of the best being Jed Collins, who had been unbeaten all season, so Jed looked to be the favourite to take this years crown, but also from the youth ranks were Luke Harris and Henry Atkins.
The 350's looked as tight as ever, with the return of Tom Perry who has been doing most of his riding on the shale at Speedway. Against Perry was Former Grasstrack star Paul Hurry, trying to find his way back to form after a long lay-off through injury. With Andy Mellish, Bob Dolman, Dave Mears, Mark Giles, and Mark Taylor all in the line-up, this would by no means be an easy title to win.
In the LH Sidecars the rivalry between Welsh crew of Erwyn & Alex Balman and Will Penfold & Ricky Pay is always interesting to watch, and this day proved no different. But new recruits to the LH Sidecars Gary Potter & Will Naden look like a crew to look out for, could they spring a surprise, or would it be Martin Cuff's day? Some fantastic racing from all these crews.
The 500cc Sidecars was undoubtably going to be fast & furious, with Josh Goodwin/Liam Brown looking to retain the title they won in 2015. A close contender for this years title has to be former Solo star Mitch Godden/Paul Smith. Godden has taken to these Sidecars like a duck to water. Along with Shaun Harvey/Danny Hogg, Simon Beard/Ant Goodwin, Scott Dunn/Scot Goodwin, plus many others, this looked like being Goodwin/Brown's toughest test yet.
