Confirmed: Christophe Pourcel IN for VMXDN 2026!

Christophe Pourcel, the former FIM World and AMA Supercross Champion, has been confirmed to compete at the 2026 VMXDN event, one of the most prestigious motocross races on the calendar. The event will take place at the historic Hawkstone Park Grand Prix circuit in Shropshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Pourcel, known as CP377, is a celebrated figure in motocross, having won the 2006 FIM World Championship and the King of Bercy title the same year, followed by consecutive East Coast Supercross titles in 2009 and 2010. Pourcel will race on the same 2001 Kawasaki KX 250 two-stroke bike that brought him three victories in the 2025 VMXDN event, which was supplied and maintained by Cristiano Bonacina from Turin. Now 38, Pourcel has been actively practising on his two-stroke in preparation for the race and will join a new team for the 2026 competition, with further announcements expected soon. His return to Hawkstone Park, a track he favours, has generated considerable excitement among fans who witnessed his impressive performance last year. The VMXDN event offers much more than just racing, with a packed four-day schedule featuring a Show’N’Shine display, autograph sessions, a trade village, and family-friendly entertainment. Spectators can purchase tickets online or at the gate, but camping passes are in high demand and those wishing to camp are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. VIP camping options remain available, offering premium views of the circuit from a terraced area between the hill and the start gate. With just thirteen weeks remaining until the event, organisers are ramping up anticipation by releasing rider announcements weekly. The VMXDN continues to attract legends of the sport from around the world, promising a thrilling weekend of close competition reminiscent of the golden era of 1990s motocross. Fans can expect intense racing action across Saturday and Sunday, making it a must-see event on the British motocross calendar.