FIFTH GREAT YEAR FOR DIRT RIDER EXPO AT STONELEIGH-PARK
23 November 2004 - Dirt Rider Expo

Last year’s Dirt Rider Expo broke all the records, attracting over 20,000 visitors to Stoneleigh Park near Coventry.

With all of the significant manufacturers confirming that their full ranges of 2005 models will be on display, this year’s Show will be even bigger, with total floor space reaching 13,000 square metres.
New bikes on show ....


Floor space has been increased by 30% thanks to the addition of a third hall, which will ease congestion & make viewing of 150 stands much easier.

New Bikes on Show
Hall 2, covering 4,500 square metres, is dedicated to new bikes for 2005. Yamaha have confirmed that they will be exhibiting Stefan Everts'' Motocross World Championship winning YZ450F. New models for 2005 include the slimline WR 250F and WR450F full Enduro focussed models. Honda will be featuring the CRF450X, described as the world''s lightest and most powerful off-road bike in its class, while Suzuki will show their awesome RM-Z450 as well as the DRZ400 super moto. Visitors will be able to get a close look at Kawasaki’s KX250R & KTM will be showing their full 2005 model line-ups.

All of the key specialist manufacturers will be present at Stoneleigh. Husqvarna will be displaying their TE510 Centennial, billed as “Probably the most expensive dirt bike in the world”. Meanwhile Gas Gas will be celebrating Steve Colley''s championship in UK outdoor trials and showing their new EC450 enduro bike. Adly Moto will be exhibiting its budget-priced AJP 200cc Enduro and the 2005 125 Enduro and super motard models.
There will be four wheels on show too. ATV World will have not only the World’s fastest but also the World’s most expensive quads on display. New model launches include the E-Ton Viper RXL150, which boasts a powerful air forced and oil-cooled four-stroke engine, C.D.I ignition and C.V.T transmission with reverse, plus the E-Ton Viper.ST EXL 150, which is designed for road legal use.

New Clothing & Accessories

Hall 3, covering 2,400 square metres, will focus on the big names in clothing & accessories. Alpinestars will be launching their eagerly anticipated Tech-10 MX boot. Lighter than the highly respected Tech 8, these boots feature double-hinged torsion bars composed of plastic, which are designed to minimize the chances of sprains and twists, while also protecting the ankle from lateral impacts. Tested by Ricky Carmichael, the Tech 10 will be launched in the UK at Dirt Rider Expo. Bills Pipes, as used by Factory Suzuki''s Travis Pastrana to win the AMA, will also have their first public viewing at Dirt Rider Expo in November. Of particular interest to UK riders will be the introduction of a quiet core on the Bill Pipes 4-stroke systems,which come with the 96dB insert as standard and an optional 92dB insert available as an aftermarket spare. DEP will be exhibiting their UK-made range of exhausts and silencers too.

See the Faces on the TMX Live Stage

After seeing so much, visitors will be delighted that they can take a break for the hustle and bustle, sit back and relax in the Chill-out Coffee Zone, where entertainment will be provided with interviews on the TMX stage and on-screen action on the video wall. Many of the biggest names in off road sport visit Dirt Rider Expo every year, so visitors can expect to see some famous faces in the crowd.

Bag a Bargain

The 3,100 square metres of Hall 1 will be packed with end-of-season bargains from UK’s biggest off-road retailers, plus some of the coolest casual clothing from all of the key brands.

Big Live Action

Dirt Rider Expo has a history of providing novel live entertainment; mini-bike racing in 2003 and the Purple Helmets 2002. This year seating has been doubled to accommodate 1,000 spectators, as demand to see Stunt Riding World Champion Christian Pfeiffer is expected to be high. Christian''s main mount is a mighty 1000cc Ducati Monster v-twin, but the German super star cut his teeth riding trials & still performs on a Gas Gas machine. Multi-national support comes from Brazil''s Odair “Smokin''” Salmazo and 19 year-old Hungarian, Zoltan “Angel” Angyal, who will perform impossible tricks on an elderly 150cc East German MZ motorcycle.
Completing the picture is the acclaimed Animal MTB stunt show - spectators will be amazed by what you can do without the aid of an engine!

Big Prizes

Visitors who are feeling lucky will have a chance to win in two free-to-enter competitions. into Win 5k 4 05 – Honda CR85 + kit, oil, tyres, training. Treasure Hont – prize is E-TON Viper JXL 40 Quad

How to Get There

Stoneleigh Park (NAC) is conveniently located in the very heart of Britain, just minutes away from Coventry, Birmingham, Warwick and the M1, M6, M42, M40 and M69 motorways.

Adult tickets cost £13.50 but you only pay £7.50 for children (under 5''s go FREE) and there is a discount of £1 per ticket when you pre-book. Parking at Stoneleigh Park is FREE and the ticket price includes a FREE show guide.

Dirt Rider Expo at Stoneleigh-Park, 25-28 November 2004

www.dirtriderexpo.co.uk

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