PICTURES: Serious sand shifting at beach races in Skegness

By Chrissie Redford
Published 2nd Nov 2022, 00:00 BST
Updated 7th Nov 2022, 17:04 BST
Spectators were treated to two days of free action.Spectators were treated to two days of free action.
Spectators were treated to two days of free action.
There was some serious sand shifting when the AMCA Beach Motocross races returned to Skegness.

The spectacluar action took place on the beach tat the weekend, where a special circuit created in the sand for the riders managed to escape the weekend’s high tides.

Amongst the competitors were 2021 winner Jack Beniston and last year’s top five finishers Scott Aldridge, Brad Thornhill, Travis Steels and Sean Wainwright.

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The second contest on Saturday featured Quads and Sidecars for a gruelling two-hour battle.

Quad bikes and side car races.Quad bikes and side car races.
Quad bikes and side car races.

Action continued on Sunday with the big one as Elite, Clubman and Vets solo riders going for it in the Visit Lincs Coast Adult three-hour race, in which the winner picked up a £1,000 cheque.

Spectators were able to watch all of the weekend action from the promenade for free and sports enthusiasts were able to shop at there were specialist trade stands. Beachside food concessions also opened for the event.