National 4x Series sponsored by Hayes & Manitou

The NPS 4x season kicks off this weekend at Chicksands on Sunday April 20th with the 2008 series sponsored by Hayes & Manitou. "We are very excited to work with Chris and the NPS4x series for 2008. Sponsoring the largest 4x series in Europe fits nicely with our business strategy, and the series does an excellent job of helping us maximize our exposure for the Manitou and Hayes brands. We wish all the racers the best of luck in 2008!" Pro Elite riders will be racing for the cash prize pot at each round with the series categories this year racing for a share of £10,000 worth of prizes. Prizes up for grabs Hayes Brakes, Manitou Forks, Halo wheel sets, ODI grips, Spank goodies and FSO Sunglasses. Custom made Hope Trophies for the top 3 that will make an excellent addition to any trophy cabinet. Random Start Gate To even things up between the old bmx v mountain bike debate So more to do with riding skill then being quickest out the gate. This will also make good practice for all the guys going off to race world cups. The First round will see the battle for title kick off with Scott Beaumont ROCKY MOUNTAIN, Martin Ogden, Lewis Lacey CHARGE BIKES and quite a few new young guns moving up to the pro class. Tom Dowie SPANK and Pat Campbell IDENTITI will be after the first round win on their local track. Rd1 Sunday 20th April - Chicksands Bike This is always the biggest race of the year and with a great atmosphere this one not to be missed for race ultra fast race action. The Beds Fat Trax club have extended the track and thrown in the challenge of a flat corner before the new finish line. The National 4X Championship 18th May Bridgnorth is the venue makes the ideal place with a big hill for fast following track, this track must hold the record for the most overtaking in any weekend with its big wide open corners and its massive 30ft step down jump all makes this excellent viewing for spectators. Race Dates Sun-20-Apr NPS 4X Rd1 Chicksands Sat-17- May NPS 4X Rd2 Bridgnorth Sun-18-May National Champs 4X Sun-15-Jun National 4X Rd3 TBC Sat–12-Jul NPS 4X Rd4 Redhill Extreme - Gloucester Sun-13-Jul NPS 4X Rd5 Sat-16-Aug NPS 4X Rd6 UK Bike Park - Dorset Sun-17-Aug NPS 4X Rd7 Full details of how to enter and where to watch the whole series on www.nps4x.comm

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