European Quadcross Championships

07/10/2007
European Quadcross Championships round 5
Location: Catelanau De Levis, France

This weekend over 5,000 spectators witnessed ATV World Yamaha rider John Mitchell's victory in the final round of the 2007 European Quadcross Championships at Castelnau de Levis, France. There was also reason to celebrate for ATV World Yamaha's other rider Paul Holmes, as he achieved the points needed to finish third in the championship
In race one of the final round, it was John Mitchell who took the holeshot and immediately began to pull ahead. As John extended his lead to 15 seconds, Paul Holmes was locked in a thrilling battle with Leon Beda. Paul held Beda at bay and eventually pulled away to take fifth place. John won the race in front of Ricky Tordoff and Stefan Schreiber, while Jeremie Warnia his nearest rival in the championship, finished fourth.

John was now leading by 21 points, needing only five points to take the title. Both John and Paul's ATV World Yamaha YFZ450's were performing perfectly and with the whole ATV World crew in the pits, the final preparations for the last race of the championship were made.

It was perfect racing conditions on the demanding French track as race two began and John Mitchell once again took the holeshot. With only five points required he knew that a steady race would secure him overall victory. Meanwhile, Paul Holmes crashed his ATV World Yamaha YFZ450 and was unable to finish. With enough points to seal third, Paul joined the ATV World pit team to support John. At this point John was in fourth place and looking comfortable. With five minutes left of the 30 minute race he made the pass to take third, finishing behind Warnia and Schreiber.

It was yet another round of world class action as John finished with a 16 point lead to take the crown of 2007 European Quadcross Champion. As the 5,000 plus spectators cheered John's victory, Warnia and Holmes took to the podium and the traditional champagne soaking began!
John said "After winning the British and now the European Championship, I'm really pleased with my performance this year. Today has been amazing! The track was superb and the whole championship has been very well organised. The crowds have been massive and it's great to ride in front of so many people. My ATV World Yamaha YFZ450 has performed so well I couldn't have asked for better. The team have worked 100% both at the track and through the development stage of preparing my quad. Thanks to them and my sponsors, it's been an incredible year."

Thanks again for all the support from sponsors who along with their outstanding products have helped develop a championship winning team for the 2007 season . ATV World also wish to thank Gaynor and Tony Nash for representing and supporting the British quad contingency and Eddie Hurd of the ACU.