Next weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, will see Doncaster Moto Park host what could be the most important event in the 2008 MBP-Powersports National 4 Stroke Minibike Championship. The two days of competition will represent two separate rounds of the series, with full championship points up for grabs on both days. With just two rounds remaining, after the riders visit Doncaster, the main title contenders will know that they must take total advantage of this double-header if they are serious about being victorious come mid September.

The two-day schedule reveals a packed programme with practice starting at 10.00am on both Saturday and Sunday. However, the real action will begin at 11.15am both mornings, with the first moto taking to the line ahead of a non-stop afternoon that will see three races for each of the five classes. Hopefully with some kind weather and an incident free day of racing the presentation is scheduled for 4.30pm each day.

Minibike supremo Trevor Scott heads up an entry that is scattered with talent in all divisions, and that has produced some memorable racing in the two rounds that have taken place to date. Scott will be looking to extend his lead in the Open Midsize class after having topped the category at the last round in Cardiff.

The battle for supremacy in the 50cc Pro Mini division is a tight three-way fight, with just thirteen points separating first to third in the current standings. Joe Pyke holds the top spot at the moment, but has the hard charging Jonny Groves in close company. Nick Cole, who like Groves is competing in two classes, sits in third place following the first two counting meetings.

It is a similar story in the 88cc Pro Mini category, but here only six points is the difference between the top three runners. Jamie McLaren maybe the current pole sitter, but his single point margin over Lewis Blackbird confirms the pressure he will be under when he arrives at Doncaster. Again it is Nick Cole who rounds out the leading trio at this point in the season.

Incredibly it is Jonny Groves who sits at the head of the Superstock Midsize class, despite breaking his collarbone at the opening round in Essex, back in May. His lead is a solid twenty points, with both Josh Bisonnette and Rhys Davies holding second place, tied on one hundred and forty eight points apiece.

Paul Gipp leads the fight in the Open Minibike division ahead of Elliot Gardner and Adrian Williams. Gardner kept Gipp down in second spot in Cardiff, and will be looking to do the same this time to close the gap on his main rival in the chase for the title.
Limited entries in some classes remain available at the time of this release. Please contact entries@mini4gb.com or call 0161 705 2284 to reserve your place in Europe’s premier minibike series. Full information and all the latest news about this exciting championship can be found at www.mini4gb.com.

Remaining rounds:

Round 3 + 4 – 12th + 13th July – Doncaster Moto Park
Round 5 – 10th August – Mildenhall Motoland
Round 6 – 14 September – Bonneville, Essex