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Record Crowds for Extreme Beach Race
19 Oct
Summary
- A thousand riders competed on North Somerset coast sands.
- Record 70,000 spectators watched the extreme event.
- Conrad Mewse won, denying eight-time world champion Billy Bolt.
The Weston Beach Race, a renowned extreme motorsport event, recently drew a massive crowd of 70,000 spectators to Weston-super-Mare over a weekend. Over a thousand motorbike and quad-bike riders from across the globe participated in the challenging competition held on the North Somerset coast.
The event featured thrilling races over massive sand dunes, including a formidable 20m high dune that returned this year. This extreme setup is intentionally crafted to offer a significant challenge for the riders, with many viewing it as a bucket-list experience.
Local rider Conrad Mewse emerged victorious in the main race, narrowly beating eight-time world champion Billy Bolt. Race director Gareth Hockey emphasized the event's commitment to pushing boundaries and providing extreme entertainment.
Established in 1983, the Weston Beach Race has grown to include youth events, quad bikes, and side cars. Hockey highlighted its importance not only as a spectator spectacle but also for the local economy, with efforts made to ensure revenue benefits the town.
