The runner-up will receive a Flip HD Video Camera and a pair of tickets to a round of their choice at the 2011 Maxxis Motocross championships. Third prize is a pair of tickets to a round of their choice at the 2011 championship.

Following a public online vote for the top-rated images, all five finalists will also receive a signed copy of Ray Archer’s book and be invited to attend a day with Express Insurance at the Dirtbike show (Stoneleigh Park, 4-7th November) where they will meet the judges before the winner is announced.

The theme of ‘Motocross’ encompasses every element of the sport, photography submitted could include a picture of a static bike, a shot of a professional rider in action or even a creative photo of a pair of gloves!

Budding photographers should log onto Facebook and become a fan of Express Insurance UK at www.facebook.com/ExpressInsuranceUK before uploading their photographs to the fan page. The closing date for entries into the competition is Sunday 10th October 2010.  

At the highest level, the best motocross riders compete in front of thousands for the top titles, but the off-road sport is far more accessible than most people realise and there are plenty of opportunities for new and seasoned photographers to get involved in the sport.

Archer is an award-winning photographer and a veteran of the World Motocross Championships, he has been working for racing teams, manufacturers and media for more than 30 years, travelling the world to work at international Motocross and Supercross events.

Ray Archer said: “The ‘accessibility’ of motocross is one of the sport’s major advantages, and one why I chose to start photographing it more than twenty years ago. It is demanding and gruelling sport but there are so many aspects to it, I see new image opportunities every time I go to the race track to work.

“In no other form of motor sport can the public get so close to the action, riders are literally jumping five, ten and fifteen meters high and almost within touching distance of race fans!”

Express Insurance is proud to be the official insurance partner to the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship. Widely considered to be the premiere UK Motocross Championship, the title is contested over eight rounds the length and breadth of the UK bringing fans all the action and excitement that only motocross can deliver.

The next round takes place on 25th July at Foxhill, Swindon followed by another three events at Farleigh Castle (15th August), Silverstone (29th August) and Hawkstone Park (3rd October)  

Tony Way, Managing Director of Express Insurance said: “Express Insurance is heavily involved in Bikesport and especially proud of its involvement with grass roots racing. We’re really excited about working with Ray on this competition to bring more attention to motocross.

“Ray Archer is one of the best motocross photographers in the world and we’re confident that with his help we’re going to uncover some of the best hidden photography talent in the UK and give more people the opportunity to experience the excitement of the sport.”

As a leading intermediary, Express Insurance can offer competitive on-the-road insurance and tailor-made policies to meet clients every need and have secured rates to cater for those that have points on their license. Their offering of van, car and motorcycle insurance, is made especially attractive to off-road fans with Fire & Theft cover available for off road machines.

For full terms and conditions and to enter the competition visit www.facebook.com/ExpressInsuranceUK