SWMXC ROUND 2 DELIVERS THRILLING RACING DESPITE CHALLENGING CONDITIONS

Monster Mountain, Merthyr Tydfil

The South Wales Motocross Club returned to Monster Mountain for Round 2 of the SWMXC Championship, and despite a week of relentless rain and challenging weather conditions, the event proved to be a huge success.

Credit must go to the Monster Mountain track crew, who worked tirelessly throughout the week to prepare and seal the all-weather circuit, providing riders with a superb racing surface that held up brilliantly throughout the day. Their efforts ensured close racing, plenty of overtaking opportunities and, most importantly, a fun and safe day for riders of all ages and abilities.

Adding to the excitement was the appearance of multiple British Motocross Champion Conrad Mewse, who used the event as part of his preparation for this weekend’s MXGB British Championship Round 5 at Monster Mountain. Alongside fellow MXGB stars Jamie Keith and Finlay Jay, spectators were treated to a glimpse of some of the UK’s very best motocross talent.

 

50cc AUTO RIPPERS

Small Wheel

Nate Eynon was untouchable throughout the day, claiming maximum points with a flawless performance.

Jacob Perkins secured second overall, finishing just four points ahead of Tommi Lewis in third. Theo Hancock took fourth, while Theo Hicks-Evans and AJ O’Connor rounded out the top six.

Big Wheel

Ethan Thomas emerged victorious after a day of consistent riding. Charlie Jamieson finished second, eight points behind, while Rozcen Hickey completed the podium in third.

Barney Harris looked set for the overall victory after recording a win and a second-place finish in the opening motos, but a non-finish in the final race dropped him to sixth overall. Grayson Williams and Osian Jones completed the top five, while Edward Foley finished seventh after also suffering misfortune in the final race.

65cc JUNIOR

Ellis Owen dominated proceedings with three race wins and maximum points.

Louis Odwyer finished second overall, eleven points adrift, with Codi Jones completing the podium just two points further back.

Charlie Hayward, Osian Davies and Arlo Roach were separated by only three points in a tightly contested battle for fourth through sixth. Jaxon Owen-Young claimed seventh on countback from Ted Davies, with Iestyn Thomas and Rio Coburn completing the top ten.

85cc YOUTH

Big Wheel

Rhys Jones delivered one of the standout performances of the day, claiming three race wins and maximum points.

Parker Thomas secured second overall ahead of CJ Spokes in third, with the leading trio pulling clear of the rest of the field. Oscar John and Carwyn Nation completed the top five.

Small Wheel

Jexter Taylor took the opening race victory, but Jeston Hillman responded in style by winning the final two motos to secure the overall victory.

Finlay Lewis completed the podium, while Ellis Phillips and Efan Jones rounded out the top five.

ADULT NOVICE / STEADY

Zax Watkins looked set to complete a perfect day until Rhys Jones produced a superb late-race charge in the final moto to deny him maximum points.

Watkins still secured the overall victory ahead of Jones, with Christopher Maeo and Jerome Nunes also featuring prominently throughout the day. Ben Sullivan completed the top five.

FAST ADULTS

Clubman

Danny Webster was in a class of his own, taking three convincing victories and maximum points.

Joshua Denscombe secured second overall, with Joe Hickman completing the podium.

Vets 35+

One of the most competitive classes of the day saw Adrian Evans claim the overall victory despite race wins being shared between himself and Lee Gould.

Gould recovered brilliantly from a first-corner crash in race two to secure second overall, while Ben Lewies finished just one point behind in third.

Vets 45+

Christian Seldon claimed maximum points but was pushed hard throughout the day by Ian James and Phillip Jones, who completed the podium after several entertaining battles.

Richard Nicholas finished fourth overall.

YOUTH 125cc / 250F & EXPERTS

Youth 125cc

Finlay Jay was sensational throughout the day, comfortably winning the class while also battling with the Expert riders at the front of the field.

Jayden Morris finished second, with Niall Aplin securing third.

Youth 250F

Harrison Davies dominated the class with maximum points.

Estyn Rowsell finished second overall ahead of Leiland James, while Charlie James secured fifth after a close battle with Luie Lewis.

MX2 Expert

Jamie Keith produced a class performance to secure the MX2 Expert victory.

Keith provided some of the best racing of the day, particularly in the opening moto where he defeated Conrad Mewse after capitalising on a small mistake from the multiple British Champion.

MX1 Expert

Conrad Mewse showed exactly why he remains one of Britain’s elite riders, claiming maximum points in spectacular fashion.

His pace, race craft and ability to find lines around the circuit thrilled spectators throughout the day. Mewse’s jumping displays were equally impressive, becoming the only rider to consistently clear sections that others dared not attempt.

Josh Greedy put in an entertaining ride while battling Youth 125 rider Finlay Jay, creating one of the standout contests of the event.

Alfie Smith secured third overall, ahead of Ieuan Barrett and Lewis Boyce.

 

THANK YOU

The success of the event was made possible by the efforts of the Monster Mountain track crew, marshals, medical staff, officials, volunteers and supporters who worked tirelessly throughout the weekend.

Despite difficult weather conditions leading up to the event, Round 2 proved exactly why Monster Mountain’s all-weather facility is becoming one of the UK’s premier motocross venues.

NEXT UP: MXGB ROUND 5 SUNDAY JUNE 14TH

Attention now turns to one of the biggest motocross events of the British calendar as Monster Mountain hosts Round 5 of the Motul ACU British Motocross Championship this Sunday, June 14th.

The event will feature Britain’s top riders, including multiple British Champion Conrad Mewse, as they battle for crucial championship points on the spectacular Monster Mountain main circuit.

With thousands of spectators expected and championship battles heating up, it promises to be one of the standout motocross events of the season.

Tickets are available now at:

www.monstermountainmx.co.uk

Don’t miss your chance to witness the UK’s fastest riders in action at one of Britain’s most exciting motocross venues.

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