Gifting & Mewse win out at Hawkstone! 2023 Revo ACU British Motocross Championship Round 5 – Race Report & Results

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This weekend we saw the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship, brought to you by Kawasaki UK, take to the notorious Hawkstone Park in Shropshire.

Report and Images by RHL Activities

The championship’s fiery competition ignited with a bang as the young stars of the sport, the 65cc and SW85 riders, showcased their immense talent in a gripping opening round. These future champions fearlessly tore through the unforgiving terrain, leaving no doubt that the title was theirs to seize.

Meanwhile, the BW85 class, 125cc, 250cc, MX2, and MX1 classes resumed their relentless battles, each rider unleashing their unwavering determination to conquer Hawkstone Park. The tracks bore witness to breath-taking displays of skill, as they took on the historical sandy track.

In the 65cc class we had three main contenders over the weekend Casey Lister, Cohen Jagielski and Harley Marczak with Cohen setting the Kecks Fastest lap in the first race and Jett Gardiner taking the 24MX Holeshot in the second race it was a competitive battle to the end for all riders. In the end, Harley Marczak emerged as the overall winner, amassing an impressive total of 172 points. Cohen Jagielski closely followed in second place with 167 points. Casey Lister secured the third spot with 163 points, while Nixon Coppins claimed fourth with 147 points. Arthur King rounded out the top five with 143 points. These riders showcased their exceptional skills and battled fiercely for victory, captivating the audience throughout the Championship.

In a thrilling battle for the top positions in the Small Wheel 85cc class, Joel Winstanley-Dawson emerged as the victor in the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship at Hawkstone Park. With an impressive total of 174 points, Winstanley-Dawson showcased his exceptional skill and determination, leaving his competitors in his wake. Jenson Severn closely followed with 167 points, while Arthur Moore secured third place with 157 points. Lucas Lee claimed the fourth position with 153 points, and Chase Panter rounded out the top five with 149 points. Their thrilling performances electrified the track and captivated spectators throughout the weekend.

Josh Vail claimed the top spot in the Big Wheel 85cc class, amassing a total of 177 points. With consistent performances across all four races, Vail showcased his dominance on the track. Jamie Keith took second place with 149 points, while Charlie Richmond claimed third with 135 points. Drew Stock finished fourth with 139 points, and Lewis Spratt secured fifth place with 145 points. Their outstanding performances thrilled the audience throughout the championship.

In the 125cc class, Reece Jones soared to victory, clinching first place in a breath-taking display of skill and speed the #104 finished ahead of Jake Walker who put up a valiant fight on his return from injury, securing a commendable second place. Wal Beaney rounded off the podium with an impressive third-place finish with a total of 75 points. Jones still sits first in the championship followed by Beaney and 68 points behind is Wesley Mcgavin.

The 250cc class saw heated racing throughout the weekend, but it was in race four that the riders had the crowd on their feet, with Billy enduring a crash part way through which allowed McKenzie Marshall to pull away at the front. Despite the lead however, the #555 would be chased down by the unbeatable Askew who made the pass back for the lead on the final lap, to rapturous applause.

Isak Gifting seized the spotlight by winning the second race, securing his spot atop the podium. The roar of the crowd reverberated, celebrating his remarkable triumph.

Bobby Bruce, displaying sheer brilliance in the first race, left spectators stunned with his fearless overtaking manoeuvres. However, his second race didn’t go as planned, hindering his chances of overall victory. Elliot Banks-Browne displayed unwavering determination and skill, clinching a respectable third place on the podium with 38 points, just edging out Taylor Hammal, who valiantly claimed fourth place. The battle for podium positions was intense, delivering a captivating display of motocross prowess. The MX2 event showcased the electrifying spirit of motocross, with Isak Gifting, Bobby Bruce and Elliot Banks-Browne earning their places on the podium. This unforgettable spectacle left fans breathless and reminded us why this sport continues to thrill and captivate.

Hawkstone Park became the battleground for an intense clash of the MX1 title challengers as Conrad Mewse, Josh Gilbert, and Harri Kullas vied for supremacy. Each rider unleashed their full potential, leaving no room for compromise as they fought tooth and nail for the top spot. Conrad Mewse delivered a stellar performance, securing a perfect 1-1 scorecard. Just eight points behind, Mewse’s teammate Josh Gilbert claimed second place, with Harri Kullas trailing by two points, earning Kullas a total of 40 points overall. Conrad Mewse’s dominant victory ensures he extends his championship lead to 17 points over Kullas with two rounds remaining.

The Championship title remains within reach for all three riders however, setting the stage for an exhilarating round at SchoolHouse on the 1st & 2nd of July.

Results

MX1 – Overall

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2
1	Conrad Mewse	50	25	25
2	Josh Gilbert	42	20	22
3	Harri Kullas	40	22	18
4	Evgeny Bobryshev	38	18	20
5	Tommy Searle	29	14	15
6	John Adamson	29	15	14
7	Tristan Purdon	28	16	12
8	Ivo Monticelli	27	11	16
9	Ashton Dickinson	25	12	13
10	Jason Meara	21	10	11
11	James Carpenter	18	8	10
12	Tom Grimshaw	16	7	9
13	Brad Todd	13	13	–
14	Tony Craig	12	6	6
15	Stuart Edmonds	11	4	7
16	Liam Knight	9	9	–
17	Dan Thornhill	8	–	8
18	Charlie Putnam	7	3	4
19	Steven Clarke	6	5	1
20	Luke Benstead	5	–	5
21	Gavin Stevenson	4	1	3
22	Jayden Boyd Ashwell	2	–	2
23	Callum Green	2	2	–

MX2 – Overall

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2
1	Isak Gifting	47	22	25
2	Bobby Bruce	47	25	22
3	Elliott Banks-Browne	38	20	18
4	Taylor Hammal	36	16	20
5	Jorgen-Matthias Talviku	31	15	16
6	Mel Pocock	29	18	11
7	Carlton Husband	28	13	15
8	Charlie Heyman	26	14	12
9	Sam Nunn	25	12	13
10	Jamie Wainwright	21	7	14
11	Joel Rizzi	18	8	10
12	Bailey Johnston	18	10	8
13	Joe Brookes	14	5	9
14	Ben Franklin	11	11	–
15	Ben Mustoe	9	3	6
16	Charlie Cole	9	9	–
17	Ollie Colmer	7	–	7
18	Shaun Mahoney	6	2	4
19	James Barker	6	6	–
20	James Margetson	5	–	5
21	Josh Peters	5	4	1
22	Robert Holyoake	3	–	3
23	Charlie Griffiths	2	–	2
24	Neville Bradshaw	1	1	–

Youth 125 Overall

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Reece Jones	89	22	25	22	20
2	Jake Walker	84	20	22	20	22
3	Wal Beaney	75	25	–	25	25
4	Freddie Gardiner	68	16	16	18	18
5	Harrison Greenough	68	18	20	14	16
6	Tyla Hooley	60	15	15	15	15
7	Wesley Mcgavin	60	14	18	16	12
8	Ollie Bubb	52	13	13	13	13
9	Jake Davies	51	11	14	12	14
10	Jack Dando	44	12	11	11	10
11	Max Smith	33	4	12	9	8
12	Levi Saunders	32	8	5	8	11
13	George Corke	30	7	9	5	9
14	Shane Jones	28	3	8	10	7
15	Tyler Jones	25	9	7	3	6
16	Max Corke	18	–	10	6	2
17	Jack Evans	14	5	1	4	4
18	Will Haddock	14	–	6	7	1
19	Jack Breary	14	10	4	–	–
20	Ashton Phillips	11	2	2	2	5
21	Ted Deacon	8	1	3	1	3
22	Braidy Tucker	6	6	–	–	–

Youth 250 Overall

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Billy Askew	100	25	25	25	25
2	Mckenzie Marshall	88	22	22	22	22
3	Liam Bennett	76	18	18	20	20
4	Jak Taylor	63	15	15	15	18
5	Fin Wilson	63	20	16	18	9
6	Joel Fisher	61	16	13	16	16
7	Joshua Bassett	52	11	14	12	15
8	Lennox Dickinson	50	8	20	14	8
9	Kyrron Carron	47	10	12	11	14
10	Sydney Putnam	46	14	11	10	11
11	Domonic Newbury	44	9	9	13	13
12	Seth Manners	43	13	10	8	12
13	Tye Jones	31	12	–	9	10

Big Wheel 85

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Josh Vail	177	42	45	45	45
2	Jamie Keith	149	45	42	24	38
3	Lewis Spratt	145	38	36	36	35
4	Sonny Rooney	142	35	35	38	34
5	Drew Stock	139	34	34	35	36
6	Charlie Richmond	135	11	40	42	42
7	Harry Lee	131	33	33	33	32
8	Blake Ward-Clarke	130	32	31	34	33
9	Alfie Geddes-Green	126	36	38	40	12
10	Lucas Moncrieff	118	27	30	30	31
11	Kameron Greenhalgh	116	28	28	31	29
12	Finley Pickering	116	31	32	25	28
13	Hayden Statt	111	40	19	12	40
14	Zane Stephens	106	30	27	32	17
15	Cody De Beer	99	22	25	29	23
16	Maison Jones	99	29	29	19	22
17	Halim Own	98	25	18	28	27
18	Reagen Rogers	97	26	26	27	18
19	Harley O’Callaghan	96	24	22	20	30
20	Travis Bixby	94	21	24	23	26
21	Stanley Siebert	92	20	21	26	25
22	Kole Nally	83	23	15	21	24
23	Archie Stapley	82	19	20	22	21
24	Archie Congden	68	18	14	17	19
25	Marley Alder	64	17	16	16	15
26	Andrew Piggford	57	15	13	15	14
27	Elvis Totney	55	–	17	18	20
28	Jordan Kinsella	55	16	12	14	13
29	Jack Deasy	52	12	11	13	16
30	Ronan Mallett	37	14	23	–	–
31	Elvis Totney	13	13	–	–	–

Small Wheel 85

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Joel Winstanley-Dawson	174	42	45	45	42
2	Jenson Severn	167	38	42	42	45
3	Arthur Moore	157	45	38	38	36
4	Lucas Lee	153	33	40	40	40
5	Chase Panter	149	40	36	35	38
6	Archie Butterfield	140	34	35	36	35
7	Jamie Thorpe	131	35	33	34	29
8	Finley Cookson	130	32	32	32	34
9	Harry Hall	116	28	34	22	32
10	Daniel Devine	115	29	22	33	31
11	Riley Butterworth	115	31	28	26	30
12	Oscar Gilham	112	25	30	29	28
13	Jay-J Cooper	108	22	31	28	27
14	Frankie Anderson	107	30	21	30	26
15	Alfie Malins	105	24	29	31	21
16	Connor Thompson	100	27	23	25	25
17	Jake Dixon	99	26	27	24	22
18	Chad Prince	98	21	26	27	24
19	Charlie Dalgleish	94	23	25	23	23
20	William Evans	93	36	24	–	33
21	Finley Larking	81	20	20	21	20

Junior 65

Pos	Competitor	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Harley Marczak	172	40	42	45	45
2	Cohen Jagielski	167	42	45	42	38
3	Casey Lister	163	45	36	40	42
4	Nixon Coppins	147	35	40	38	34
5	Arthur King	143	36	35	36	36
6	Jett Gardiner	126	38	14	34	40
7	Dylan Standing	126	31	32	32	31
8	Teddy Merriman	120	12	38	35	35
9	Jakson Ross	119	34	34	33	18
10	Elliott Shawyer	115	18	33	31	33
11	Charley Wilcock	112	28	22	30	32
12	Tommy Wood	110	32	19	29	30
13	Finlee Pope	102	26	31	16	29
14	Carter Williams	102	30	30	20	22
15	Tyler Peaty	101	23	27	26	25
16	Mason Brown	95	33	23	28	11
17	Jonny Wright	92	21	28	23	20
18	Harri Luckwell	91	20	29	18	24
19	Jack Clark	86	25	21	24	16
20	Cameron Berry	84	27	17	27	13
21	Jimmy Whiston	81	29	12	12	28
22	Zachary White	81	17	13	25	26
23	Jack Stanford	81	10	26	22	23
24	Jensen Branney	79	22	16	14	27
25	Freddie Bailey	79	19	20	21	19
26	Albie Cowell	77	24	25	13	15
27	Jamie Larkin	71	13	18	19	21
28	Ethan Jenkins	56	14	10	15	17
29	Leon Spriggs	53	15	15	11	12
30	Rylee Byrne	52	11	24	17	–
31	Katie Jayne Beecroft	51	16	11	10	14