Christopher McQuade's verdict: four stars

The sixth leg of the Arenacross came roaring into town tonight as the Hydro became a pit of exuberance and excitement.

LED lit and laser guided, even a total novice can't fail to be impressed by such a petrol-fest extravaganza that certainly is not for the fainthearted.

The fossil fuel burning warriors of motocross are transformed into roaring rock stars of the track and the ages of some of the riders may come as something of a shock to anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of this experience.

The youngest daredevils to perform on the night were seven to 10 years old...just incredible.

Arenacross throws up a mixture of the world's best riders and freestyle motocross show in a heart-stopping, jaw dropping and sometimes is just plain crazy.

Despite being such a testosterone fuelled show, the family carnival- like atmosphere was clear from the offset before the show got into second gear.

A t-shirt cannon fired prizes to the section that made the most noise as every man, woman, and child in the arena got into the spirit and revved up the noise in a bid to be shot at by' Neil ', the shooter.

Definitely not a show for environmentalists, the roar of the crowd was only ever drowned out by the terrific groan of the engines from the bikes as a petrol plume filled the dome that is the Hydro - and the fans loved it.

Fire, smoke and noise were mixed with pulsating beats and music ensured that you would be forgiven for thinking you were at a concert, but this was motocross night.

The first freestyler came roaring out lit up in an LED suit and bike that was straight out of science fiction movie Tron.

The lights went up and the serious action got under way and the bone-crushing laps of the tight track saw the competitors turn kamikaze as they aimed for the final heat.

"Where the money is," Said MC Christian. Yes, and the broken bones are too, I would imagine.

Junior rider Joe Clayton,17 from Devon started riding when he was 11. "Couple of broken ankles, wrists," he shrugged, describing injuries whilst riding.

All in a day's work Joe.