ROMAN WALLS AND PEOPLE OF LUGO WELCOME RIDERS TO KICKSTART THE MXGP OF GALICIA

LUGO (Galicia, Spain) 10 may 2024 – The city of Lugo warmly welcomed the riders ahead of the MXGP of Galicia, setting the tone for an exciting weekend. The media event took place against the picturesque backdrop of Lugo's historic Roman walls, with actors dressed in Roman attire adding to the festive atmosphere and celebrating the rich history of the town and region.

Among the notable riders present were local hero Jorge Prado of Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing, Team HRC’s Rubén Fernandez, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Andrea Adamo, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi, MX2 red plate Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf, Bike It Kawasaki MX2 Racing Team’s Jack Chambers, Fantic Factory Racing MX2’s David Braceras, WZ Racing Team’s Oriol Oliver, TM Moto Steels Dr Jack’s Yago Martinez as well as RFME Spain National Team’s Daniela Guillen, F&H Racing Team’s Courtney Duncan, De Baets Yamaha MX-Team’s Lotte Van Drunen and EMX125 spanish riders from the RFME Spain National Team. 

Capturing the moment alongside the Roman actors were Mayor of Lugo Paula Alvarellos, Delegate of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo Javier Arias, and conciliar of Lugo Jorge Bustos, highlighting the support of the Galician region and the city of Lugo for the inaugural MXGP of Galicia. It was a touching gesture when local hero and defending World Champion Prado gifted two tickets to the Grand Prix to two young fans and their families.

Following the event, the group proceeded to the Xunta de Galicia Theater for a signing session, held in the modern building adjacent to the Roman walls. Local fans of Lugo had the opportunity to meet their favourite heroes, share in the excitement, and collect signed posters and souvenirs.

With the festivities underway, all eyes are now on the MXGP of Galicia as riders gear up for a thrilling and important weekend for the Championship as the current gap at the top in MXGP makes it totally predicatable.

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