Paul Bolton returns to form at Valleys Xtreme  
After missing the 2019 season recovering from crucial ligament damage Paul Bolton returned competition with a win at the Valleys Xtreme in Walters Arena near Glyneath. Paul set the fastest time in Qualifying on Saturday - 12 seconds ahead of Jordan Scott with Keelan Hancock was 3rd and Chris Windle was 4th. Charlie Frost in 5th was fired up by a win at Foxborough and Jack Spencer in 6th was the best at Mini Ravines  In the 2 hour Sunday morning race there were 19 finishers out of 80 starters. Ian Fortune topped the leader board ahead of Jordan Brigden, Kevin Novello, Lewis Moore and Craig Hawkins. The main 3 hour race commenced just after noon with a staggered start and Paul Bolton was first away but he staggered on the first hill and handed the lead to Keelan Hancock as a light drizzle drifted up the Valleys. The course was 11 miles and after 40 minutes the riders returned to the arena with Bolts in the lead. Only 6 riders were classified as finishers topped by Paul Bolton ahead of Jack Spencer. Chris Windle, Charlie Frost, Shane Carless and Stuart Mack. Results AM Race PM Race

Taddy BLAZUSIAK Reigns in Riesa
In the first race, the SuperEnduro veteran shot out of the blocks but found himself behind Husqvarna rivals Billy BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna) and Alfredo GOMEZ (ESP-Husqvarna), who both made a great start to the heat. However, they remained under constant pressure from the factory KTM rider. Details 

Santon Enduro
Diss MCC will be hosting their Santon Enduro on the 23rd February 2020 in the Thetford Forest - First Round of the GH M/cs ACU Eastern Enduro Championship – Regs Available Friday 3rd Jan 7.00pm - Details

Taddy @ Tong
Fast Eddy Racing are pleased to announce that Taddy Blazusiak will be competing in the opening round of the 2020 ACU British Extreme Championship at the Parkwood Offroad Centre near Tong on the 12th January. Entries are still available by calling Kath Edmondson on 07870291143.  Details UPDATE Billy Bolt and Pol Tarres will also be on the line. 

Roger Holland wins CTR Turkey Blaster.
Report to follow. Results - Photos

Jamie McCanney and Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Ready for Dakar 2020
With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the 2020 Dakar Rally, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have successfully completed their final pre-event shakedown ride and are set to take on the 42nd edition of the iconic event. Details - Dakar Website

ALEX SNOW JOINS
HONDA-REDMOTO LUNIGIANA TEAM 
Alex Snow, English former rider in the MXGP, officially joins Honda-RedMoto Lunigiana Team racing in the E1 class of the Enduro World Championship and in the 250 4T class in the Italian Championship.
He is one of the emerging talents of the enduro “Made in England”. After his debut in 2017 at the Italian Enduro GP of Spoleto, in 2018 he raced the Estonian GP with Honda Racing RedMoto World Enduro Team. Details

Ricky Brabec: “In rally, everything can change. But what really matters is who crosses the line first”
Ricky Brabec proved himself to be one of the clear favourites in the most recent edition of the Dakar Rally. The rider could have even grabbed the final glory had it not been for a mechanical setback. From the Californian desert, this budding star of the Monster Energy Honda is, once again, poised to shine in the most important race of the year. Details

Fast Eddy Ktm welcomes Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts joins the Fast Eddy crew for 2020 . Paul Edmondson said "Chuffed to be able to yet again support another rider who will race in the AMCA championship along with some sprints . Our focus is on helping individual riders and not teams therefore allowing us to spread the love as it were and do what we can. Have a great season puppy and with support from Michelin, Rockoil and alpinestars our main sponsors we wish him every success "

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR 2020 DAKAR RALLY
2019 started well for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, with Toby Price claiming Dakar Rally victory while teammates Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland finished second and third respectively. Following his excellent Dakar result, Sunderland then went on to win the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship with teammate Luciano Benavides securing the junior title. Details - Official Dakar website 

Jack Spencer wins Putoline Mini Ravines on a Beta.
Report to follow.
Results