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French Sand Racing Championship

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The French Sand Racing Championship (fr:Championnat de France des sables) (CFS) is a sand racing competition for motorcycles and quads run annually between October and February. It was created by the French Motorcycling Federation [fr] (FFM) in 2005. Although a national championship, it attracts many international riders.

CountryFrance
Inaugural season2005
Current champions
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French Sand Racing Championship
CategoryMotorcycle racing
CountryFrance
Inaugural season2005
Current champions
Official websitewww.courses-sur-sable.fr
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History

The Bud Sand Race à Magescq was added to the calendar in 2019.[1]

Swedish group Pierce AB/24MX had been the title sponsor for a number of years. Following a downturn in trade due to COVID-19 they withdrew their sponsorship. Motocross parts and accessory manufacturer 3AS Racing took over sponsorship for the 2021 championship. Their owner, Frédéric Lemeunier, was the creator of the Berck Beach-cross.[2]

With COVID-19 restrictions in place in France the 2020/2021 championship was cancelled.[3]

Following disagreements between the FFM and the race organisers, the Bud Sand Race à Magescq was dropped from the championship in December 2023.[4]

There was a fuel shortage in France in October 2022 as a result of oil refinery workers striking[5] leading to the opening round of the CFS, the Berck Beach-Cross, to be cancelled.[6]

A vintage category was added in 2023.[7]

Motoblouz, a french motorcycle accessories manufacturer, became the title sponsor of the championship in 2025.[8]

Races

The calendar consists of the following rounds:[9]

  1. Beach-Cross de Berck
  2. Ronde des Sables de Loon Plage
  3. Endurance des Lagunes de Saint-Léger de Balson
  4. Ronde des Sables Hossegor-Capbreton
  5. GURP TT de Grayan-et-l'Hôpital
  6. Enduropale du Touquet

Each race lasts 2.5 to 3 hours with the exception of the Beach-Cross de Berck which has two 30 minutes heats and a 30 minutes final.[9]

Categories

The championship is divided into six categories.[10] There are a number of classes within each category:[11]

More information CFS Motos, Class ...
CFS Motos
ClassAgeTechnical
CFS-118+251–650 cc (15.3–39.7 cu in) 4T
CFS-218+175–500 cc (10.7–30.5 cu in) 2T
CFS-318+100–150 cc (6.1–9.2 cu in) 2T, 100–250 cc (6.1–15.3 cu in) 4T
CFS-F (Females)18+100–500 cc (6.1–30.5 cu in) 2T, 100–650 cc (6.1–39.7 cu in) 4T
CFS-V (Veterans)38+100–500 cc (6.1–30.5 cu in) 2T, 100–650 cc (6.1–39.7 cu in) 4T
CFS Juniors
125 2T13-19100–125 cc (6.1–7.6 cu in) 2T
250 4T15-19100–250 cc (6.1–15.3 cu in) 4T
CFS Espoirs
85 2T11-16max 85 cc (5.2 cu in) 2T
CFS Vintage
V118+pre-1997 single shock absorber
V218+pre-1997 twin shock absorber
CFS Quads
Scratch15-17max 550 cc (34 cu in) 2T or 4T
18+unlimited capacity
Quad series15-17max 550 cc (34 cu in) 2T or 4T
18+unlimited capacity
Females15-17max 550 cc (34 cu in) 2T or 4T
18+unlimited capacity
Veterans38+max 550 cc (34 cu in) 2T or 4T
Vintage15-19pre-2004, unlimited capacity
Amateur Trophy
Scratch18+100–500 cc (6.1–30.5 cu in) 2T, 100–650 cc (6.1–39.7 cu in) 4T
Females18+100–500 cc (6.1–30.5 cu in) 2T, 100–650 cc (6.1–39.7 cu in) 4T
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Champions

More information Year, Motorcycles ...
YearMotorcyclesQuads
RiderMakeRiderMake
2005France Arnaud DemeesterYamahaNot run
2006France Arnaud DemeesterYamaha
2007France Arnaud DemeesterYamaha
2008France Timoteï PotisekHonda
2009France Yves Deudon [fr]Kawasaki
2010France Adrien van BeverenYamahaFrance Romain Couprie [fr]Yamaha
2011France Jean-Claude MousséYamahaBelgium Jan VlaeymensW-Tec [nl]
2012France Jean-Claude MousséYamahaFrance Matthieu TernynckYamaha
2013France Jean-Claude MousséYamahaFrance Matthieu TernynckYamaha
2014France Adrien van BeverenYamahaFrance Keveen RochereauHonda
2015France Adrien van BeverenYamahaFrance Jérémie Warnia [fr]Yamaha
2016France Camille ChapelièreYamahaFrance Jérémie Warnia [fr]Yamaha
2017Belgium Daymond MartensYamahaFrance Jérémy ForestierYamaha
2018Belgium Axel van de SandeKawasakiFrance Jérémy ForestierYamaha
2019United Kingdom Nathan WatsonKTMFrance Antoine CheurlinYamaha
2020United Kingdom Nathan WatsonKTMFrance Romain Couprie [fr]Yamaha
2021Not run (COVID-19)
2022France Milko PotisekYamahaFrance Davino BruneelYamaha
2023United Kingdom Todd KellettYamahaBelgium Randy NaveauxYamaha
2024United Kingdom Todd KellettYamahaFrance Keveen RochereauHonda
2025United Kingdom Todd KellettYamahaUnited Kingdom Harry WalkerDragon Quad Racing
Sources: [12][13][14][15]
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