After a three-year hiatus, Foxhill owner Genevieve Mather is presenting a fantastic day of motocross with the gates opening at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27th, 2008.

Foxhill is located approximately two miles southeast of Wanborough at Junction 15 off the M4. Tickets are 20 pounds for adults and 5 pounds for those 8 - 15 years old. There will be a family ticket at 40 pounds for two adults and 2 children, under the age of 15. Visit www.foxhillmotocross.com to buy tickets.

With top British riders scheduled to compete, including teams such as Molson Kawasaki Racing, Relentless Suzuki MX, and Team KTM UK, Foxhill is ready to resume its role as one of the top tracks in the world.

The Beginning of Foxhill Racing…

“Towards the end of the sixties my late husband, Jim Fairhurst, constructed a scramble course (the early name for motocross) at Shawdene, the estate near Newbury where we live,” Mrs. Mathers said. “This track became very famous, hosting numerous meets, including the world sidecar championships and the European motorbike championships. Many people still have fond memories of what was called ‘The Fox and Hounds Circuit.’”

“In the early eighties, after my mother-in-law died, we inherited the Foxhill Estate. There is a natural combe at Foxhill and Jim realized that it would make a wonderful natural track. The creation of Foxhill would lead right into his favourite hobby - bulldozing. Armed with his machine, and with professional guidance, he built the course himself. It was immediately a huge success and we had several world-class events. Unfortunately it grew rather too large too fast. In 1999, five years after Jim had died, Foxhill hosted the Motocross Des Nations (the motocross of nations) which is the ultimate International competition. It rained like hell and we had 50,000 people on the grounds. The result was absolute chaos but it gave us a good idea of what to do… and what not to do in the future.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased to get the track up and running again. We’ve poured over 30,000 pounds into improvements that will make the track the crown jewel of International Motocross once again.” We want to make this first event a big family day out. There will be a designated family picnic area with a great view, a fun fair, and a beer garden, just to name a few of the exciting family and friend attractions that will be on site.

To talk with a member of the Foxhill Promotions Team about the British Maxxis race on July 27, please contact Jamie Bouloux, Circuit Manager, at jamie@foxhillmotocross.com. For up-to-the-minute information and directions, make sure to visit www.foxhillmotocross.com.

Web site: http://www.foxhillmotocross.com

Source: Foxhill Promotions