His team-mate Xavier Boog will also be joining him at the event in February, the French MX1 star finished the season on a high last year with his first ever podium at the final round of the GP's in Germany and winning the Strasbourg Supercross event in December.

Race Secretary Gary Ford said "We're really pleased to have signed two of the best French riders for the HAWK International and considering there is a French International on the same day this is a big scoop for the HIMX team."

Adding to the Kawasaki line-up will be the strong looking Maxxis Henderson LPE Kawasaki team consisting of top British rider Martin Barr, the Ulsterman is looking in fine form on the Kawasaki and with Brad Anderson now having left for Australia, Martin is eager to gain the number one spot in the British Championship and will be hoping for a good showing at Hawkstone. He will be joined by his team-mate and local man to Hawkstone Park Ray Rowson, rounding out the team will be Connor Walkley.

Lanes Kawasaki have entered riders Sunny Thompson and also Dutch International star Marc de Reuver, de Reuver will be making his debut season in the British Championship and is keen to start his season on a high note at the Hawk International. Oakleaf Kawasaki will be running Alex Snow and Jake Millward at the Hawkstone event, the field is certainly looking very green but a whole host of top riders have signed up this season and it is looking set to be one of the best yet!

HIMX would like to thank Hawk Plant Hire for agreeing to be title sponsor this year and to Doodson Motorsport Insurance for the excellent cover provided for us. Other event partners who are also providing fantastic support are RJS Builders, Transporterland, Cradley Kawasaki, Route 77, Salop Leisure, Golden Tyre, Muk Junkie. T+MX and DBR and all of there details along with the latest news can be found at www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/LatestInternationalNews.aspx"

Entry forms and regulations are now available for ACU National Licence holders so please contact Gary Ford on ford542@btinternet.com or 07966 367456 and he will get them to you.

Trade stand enquiries can be made with info@rhlactivities.com or by calling 01873 840640.

For more information see -

http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/LatestInternationalNews.aspx

Press enquiries to carly.rathmell@btinternet.com

Tickets are only available to buy on the gate and will be £20 per adult and under 14's are free.

Camping will be £20 per pitch - motorhome/tent/caravan.

Parking on site is also free.

For more information see -

http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/LatestInternationalNews.aspx

The 2012 Hawkstone International Motocross is supported by

Hawk Plant Hire - www.hawk-group.co.uk

Doodson Motorsport - www.doodsonbg.com

Route 77 Energy Drink  - www.route77energy.com

RJS Builders - www.rjsbuildersltd.co.uk

Muk Junkie - www.motocleaningproducts.com

Salop Leisure - www.salopleisure.co.uk

Cradley Kawasaki - www.cradleykawasaki.co.uk

Transporterland - www.transporterland.com

Golden Tyre - www.gtyredirect.co.uk

Media Partners

TMX & DBR

MOTO & MPORA

For Directions to Hawkstone Motocross circuit click here: -

http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/Travel.aspx