Beach racing in the UK
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Beach racing in the UK has a long history, the first events starting in the early 1900s. Unlike in mainland Europe, racing on public roads was illegal in the UK. Hillclimbs and speed trials, where competitors compete against the clock off the public roads became popular. Seaside towns became interested as a means of drawing visitors to the town. In towns with wide sandy beaches competitors could compete side by side rather than singly against the clock. With the introduction of more permanent racetracks after WW2 beach racing went into decline, however in recent times a number of new events have been introduced. In December 2024 it was announced that the ACU in conjunction with RHL Activities, the organisers of the Weston Beach Race, were to launch the ACU British Sand Racing Championship, starting in 2026. There is also a British Beachcross Championship organized by the Quad Racing Association.
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Barmouth Beach Race
The Barmouth Beach Race is an annual motocross event for motorcycles and quads that takes place in Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales. The weekend event takes place on a 2 mi (3.2 km) temporary course on the beach in front of Barmouth Lifeboat Station. It is organised by the Wilden MXC.
Bibbys Beach Track
Occasional events have taken place since 2009 in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire on a private beach owned by Joe's Beach Bar.
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