The prestigious 2008 Motocross of Nations is to be held at Donington Park for the first time this weekend.

Simon Gillett, chief executive at Donington Park, told BBC East Midlands Today: "It's a bit like the Olympics of motocross really.

"We've got 35 teams coming here to compete over the weekend, so it should be fantastic."

British team boss Mark Eastwood has backed his side to win the event, which is expected to attract big crowds.

Eastwood has confirmed a three-rider line-up of Tommy Searle, Billy Mackenzie and Shaun Simpson.