THE PUTOLINE HELMSLEY ENDURO
JOHNSON ROBS THE WIN AT HELMSLEY

Dirtbike Action produced a fantastic end to the 2014 NEEC season using the versatile roppa moor plantations at Helmsley.
The Dirtbike Action team set out a testing 13 mile course split into 2 sections. The first section included the new moorland going, two special tests and refuelling with a generous time allowance for all classes. The second section included a long cross country section which contained three steep climbs. This was going to test the riders, as the day progressed the times got tighter for all classes.

The small Championship class lead the field away at 10 am. The riders had a short forestry loop to get warmed up and straight into the stubble test. Rob Johnson on board the MPS Husky got straight into the groove as he looked quick around the test, posting a series of fastest times. Big Joe Chambers had the Acklams Beta pinned as he tried to catch Johnson, but after a full days riding Rob won 8 of the 9 tests and took a comfortable win in the Championship class over Joe. Lewis Bellfield returning to enduro after a few years of riding mx took a good third place, with Luke Lusher cruising to 4 place securing the overall 2014 NEEC title. The Expert class was dominated by Damo Butler the only Expert rider to stay clean on time. Shane Tasker took 2nd place with James Phillips Taking 3rd. All-Star Griffins day ended in a cloud as he smashed his radiator. Karl Greenall won the 040 class and the 040 championship after a season long battle with arch rival Mike Alty who could only manage 5th. There was only 1 point between them going into this round. Kyle Deswert was second with Mark Houson 3rd it’s good to see Mark back after a few years away moto crossing. In the Clubman classes the E1 victory went to Ben Thomson, Liam Ward won the E2 class, Acklams Beta rider Joel Saddler took the E3 class. Robert Quayle won the 050 after a close battle with Charles Bragazzi. And finally we come to the Sportsmen. Jamie Richardson was best E1, Connor Scott has come on well this year was top in the E2, Gary Nicholson topped the E3 class.

Big thanks to all that helped especially the Bradford crew who set out the fantastic stubble test.

Dirtbike Action would like to thank the riders for supporting the series and especially the Dirtbike Action rounds. There are big changes planned for 2015 as Dirtbike Action and Ryedale MCC are joining forces to run a new northern enduro series with 7 or 8 rounds all in the North of England. A new website is under construction where riders will be able to find up to date information on the events, reports, and the very important up to date Championship tables which will be updated after every round. We have major sponsors who will reward the winning riders with product prizes and fantastic trophies at the end of season awards evening which will be free for riders to attend and will be in December 2015 in Harrogate .

As we are still formulating the classes some of the changes that we have in mind is the sportsman class. There is a massive difference in ability and fitness this was clear at Helmsley where the Sportsman were asked to do 3 laps. Lots managed clean on time but there were numbers of sportsmen who DNF after 2 laps splitting this group into A and B is a possibility. A ladies class is also likely. Any feedback on classes or anything is welcome please e-mail krwnmt@aol.com 

The supplying of riders numbers and backgrounds has been popular and this will continue for every round in 2015
NORTHERN ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP - ENDURO IS THE PASSION

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