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Rock Oil Championship R8 Lee Dell Rochdale OL11 5UN

POSTPONED 1 Week TO SEPTEMBER 30th

RAW Enduro have taken the decision to postpone this weekends Rock Oil Round 8 in the interests of common sense. Up to today (Thursday) the ground at Lee Dell was in near perfect condition, from 1pm Thursday the North Of England has been battered with high winds and above average rain fall, so Clerk of the Course Wayne Braybrook has decided to run the event one week later on September 30th.

A severe weather warning is also in place for Sunday 23rd which would mean it would be almost impossible to have a good fair race. The following week there is little or no rainfall and lots of sunshine forecast, so it's a very easy decision to make considering we want to ensure all riders get value for money as well as the usual high standards associated with RAW events.

Whilst it's impossible for the date change to suit everyone, we make no apologies for the weather. To blame the weather for a poor event simply isn't acceptable with all the modern forms of information we all have at our fingertips. If it was 50/50 the event would run, however all the indicators are pointing towards the same wet windy weather for this weekend including race day, peoples safety and well being is all part of our Duty of Care when running off road events.

Sunday Race Day
Sunday September 30th will be the usual three race format with Youth riders taking to the hills at 8.30am for their 90 minute race. After that the adult Sportsman, Sportsman vets, Over 50, Novice and Ladies will be on track for two hours. A short break for morning race results and track alterations will then be followed by the PM race for the more experienced Expert, Elite Vets, and Clubman who will be on track for a full 2.5 hour event.

If you were booked in for the 23rd your entry will be carried over. For those who cant make the 7 day later event on the 30th a full refund will be given to all pre paid entries.

To get entered and pay on the day riders can send a text to 07802 572023. Information needed is NAME; CLASS, RACE NUMBER, AND LICENCE NUMBER or Day licence is available at a cost of £5.

Pre Paid Online Entries (FASTRACK Sign On) http://www.rawenduro.co.uk/events/

For more info see the Raw Enduro Face book page or visit rawenduro.co.uk