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The Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team is proud to announce that Romain Febvre has joined the squad on a multiple year deal for the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship.

Next season KRT will line up two of the most successful and experienced riders in the series as the Frenchman joins Clément Desalle to compete on the KX450 Kawasaki, one of the outstanding models in the paddock which has achieved podium results and victories with the Belgian rider every year since 2016. Both Clément and Romain had a tough season this year due to injuries but they remain two of the fastest riders in the highly-competitive MXGP class.

Crowned world champion in 2015 during his rookie season Febvre, who will turn 28 in December, has raced to podium results every year since he joined the MXGP category; despite missing a third of the 2018 season due to injuries he claimed five GP podiums with a double-victory in the Czech Republic, won four races, took four pole-positions, led ninety laps of racing and posted the fastest lap five times. With his long racing experience he will form a perfect twin-spearhead alongside Desalle; the Belgian will enter his fifth season with the team and has formed a perfect relationship with both the bike and the team staff who are more excited than ever to start working with both riders. Clement has now recovered from his injury and will start testing soon, while Romain still needs to wait a few more weeks to recover from the broken leg he sustained during the Swedish round of the World Championship when he was racing for another podium result.

Romain Febvre: "We turn to a new page but the book is still open and there is a new adventure on the horizon! I’m very happy with this choice; it’s never easy to change after five years on the same team but I’m sure this is the best moment to do it. My injury late this season will delay my first days with the team, but I will be even more motivated later this winter when I can get back on a bike again! Everyone in the team is highly motivated and I’m impatient to be with them and on the bike. As far as my injury is concerned it’s taking a long time of course but everything is going as planned by the medical staff; I will soon have the first examination six weeks after surgery; we’ll see how it is with the femur and we’ll be able to make our plans for the rehabilitation. I will take a longer winter break than usual but patience is the only option and I don’t want to endanger any stage so I will be able to start testing in good conditions and to open this new chapter of my career on a good basis. The team is 100% behind me; they have a strong experience of racing and I’m sure we’ll achieve great things together.”

Thierry Chizat Suzzoni (KRT Team Owner): “We are very happy to welcome Romain to the team alongside Clément; both have a lot of experience and I’m convinced that they will join forces to cooperate and get the best from our Kawasaki; it's a great bike which both of them will want to put on the podium. We know that Romain always gives 100% and we confidently expect that both he and Clément will put the bike in the leading pack. It gives us great satisfaction to see one of this season's GP winners so enthusiastic to join us. We are confident that the new KX450, which we have developed so meticulously since the end of last year, has a huge potential. It’s a winning bike and we now have two GP winners on the team to show that to the world.”

Steve Guttridge (Kawasaki Europe Race Manager): “This is going to be an exciting chapter in both the teams and Kawasaki’s MXGP history. We are putting all efforts into KRT for 2020 so now with Clement being joined by Romain we believe that we are ready to seriously fight for the title”

Copyright: Photo: Kawasaki Racing

Assen (The Netherlands) 1 October 2019 – Youthstream is delighted to announce that Russia will continue to be part of the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar until 2023. 

The Russian MXGP has been an important part of the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar over the last three years witnessing successful events and outstanding ceremonies to welcome MXGP at Orlyonok. 

During the 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXON the announcement conference was held were in attendance Youthstream CEO David Luongo, Organizer of the MXGP of Russia and Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR) President, Alexander Dzheus, MFR General Secretary Parshin Evgeniy and Executive Director of the MFR Tepper Nikita gathered on stage to share the excitement about the renewal of the contract. 

Youthstream CEO David Luongo: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with the organizer of MXGP of Russia for 3 more years. Orlyonok became a must to go in the MXGP World Championship calendar. Thanks to the perfect location, situated in a very beautiful area along the Black Sea and a demanding track which offer great elevation and relief. Russia is a very important country for motocross fans and has a big history related to motocross. I want to thank Alexander Dzheus, the MFR and all his team to make this Grand Prix possible."

Organizer of the MXGP of Russia and Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR) President, Alexander Dzheus: “We are very honoured to continue working with Youthstream for the upcoming seasons. Looking into the future, we would like to bring the MXGP to some new venues because we have some great tracks near Moscow and Saint Petersburg.For us it is also very important to prepare the young in order to grow the sport, so we are working a lot with the MXGP Academy; this is also an important part of our work for the Federation. We are extremely pleased to continue to bring the MXGP to Russia for another 3 years. We invite you all to the MXGP of Russia and we are looking forward to seeing you all there soon”.  

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ASSEN (The Netherlands) 30 September 2019 – After two thrilling days of riding on the international stage for the first time at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, the 2019 YZ bLUcRU FIM Europe Cup started on Saturday as for the first time in the history the bLUcRU program was split into 65, 85 and 125 classes, totalling nearly 100 of the most promising young Yamaha riders in Europe racing on the same track as the pro MXGP riders.

Beginning with a damp opening free practice session in the morning, the YZ65 youngsters were the first competitors to ride the newly built sand track. Followed by the 85 and 125 classes, the YZ bLUcRU relished the opportunity to test their machinery and talents on the world stage for the first time, having made the cut for the SuperFinale based on their respective national championship results.

The YZ65 and YZ85 classes held their SuperFinale races on Saturday also, putting on two thrilling races for the packed Assen grandstands. In the YZ65 field of 36 entrants local rider #484 Dex Kooiker set the pace in timed practice on a lap of 2’17.979, followed by Latvian rider #727 Jëkabs Kubulins and Swedish rider #777 Freddie Bartlett. As the race came around and the gate dropped Kubulins took the holeshot, establishing a commanding lead at the front. Behind him a close fight for second and third ensued, Swedish rider Bartlett starting well to hold second ahead of Dane #80 Frederik Rahn Stampe. With the sun shining track conditions improved and aided Kubulins in maintaining his lead to take the chequered flag by 12.2s, joined on the podium by Bartlett and Rahn Stampe in second and third.

Following straight on from the youngest riders, the YZ85 class took positions at the gate. In timed practice Dutch rider #567 Levi Schrik set the pace with a 2’04.096, just edging out Norwegian #78 Adrian Bolviken in second ahead of Swedish rider #192 Hamilton Eriksson. As anticipation built for another gate drop in quick succession, the 27 YZ85 youngsters took their starting positions. Schrik made a quick getaway ahead of Bolviken, with a strong start from Swede #910 Olle Mårtensson propelling him up the order. A close battle for the top five places ensued, Mårtensson dicing with Schrik for the lead while Bolviken and Eriksson battled for the final podium place. Ultimately Mårtensson’s pace proved strongest, taking victory by 11 seconds ahead of Schrik and Bolviken who fended off a tough attacked from Eriksson.

The top three finishers and two carefully chosen wildcards in each SuperFinale category will now be picked to attend the bLUcRU Masterclass 18, 19 & 20 November in Spain, where they will hone their skills further under professional tutelage as they begin their international racing journeys.

The YZ125 riders had their race on Sunday to close the 2019 YZ bLUcRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale and begin another exciting chapter in the Yamaha story.

The YZ125 riders faced heavy rain and different conditions on Sunday at the TT Circuit Assen, contesting the last 2019 SuperFinale race after the YZ65 and YZ85 riders competed on Saturday.

As the gate dropped practice leader Pumpurs took the holeshot to establish a very strong lead. Behind him Bruce also built on his practice pace to take second, battling with Spanish rider #252 Raul Sanchez behind. As the track got more challenging every rider put their head down over the 20-minute race. With Pumpurs sitting unchallenged in first place he took the victory nearly a minute clear, followed home by Sanchez, who battled past Bruce, in second and third respectively to complete the podium at the weekend’s most difficult and entertaining bLUcRU SuperFinale race.

For Pumpurs, Sanchez and Bruce, the bLUcRU Masterclass awaits on 18, 19 & 20 November in Spain, where they will be joined by two carefully selected YZ125 wildcards as they further develop their riding skills under expert tutorials and guidance. From the Masterclass, one of the five YZ125 riders will then win a place with the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team for the 2020 EMX125 Championship.

At the same time, a new chapter begins for every YZ bLUcRU rider at the SuperFinale as they have made the first steps towards careers in international racing.

Main Photo - from left to right: FIM Europe President Martin de Graaff, YZ65 Podium, Markting and Motorsport Division Manager Paolo Pavesio, Youthstream CEO David Luongo. 

Click here for the YZ bLU cRU results.

All the photos from the 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available HERE

2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Assen – The Netherlands– QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1700

Type of ground: Sandy

Temperature: 17° C

Weather conditions: cloudy with showers

Weekend Crowd Attendance: 74000

The 2019 YZ bLU cRU was available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

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ASSEN (The Netherlands) 29 September 2019 – Team Netherlands went into the 73^rd Monster Energy Motocross of Nations as heavy favourites and came out with their first ever victory in history as riders Glenn Coldenhoff, Jeffrey Herlings and Calvin Vlaanderen dominated the rest of the World.

Joining Team Netherlands for this special occasion was not only thousands of Dutch fans but also the King of the Netherlands. His Majesty King of The Netherlands Willem-Alexander took the opportunity to meet Youthstream President Mr Giuseppe Luongo, Youthstream CEO David Luongo, FIM Vice President Jacques Bolle and Organizer of the 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXoN Lee van Dam as well as take a picture with the Dutch team to mark this historic occasion. 

Despite a rainstorm that lashed the white sand of Assen, thousands were in attendance with the stands of the TT-circuit filled with loud cheers and colours of the national flags. The atmosphere was incredible as 20 nations battled it out for pride and glory for their home country as well as the highly sought after Chamberlain trophy.  

Main Photo: 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXoN

Bottom Photos: 1. Giuseppe Luongo, David Luongo, King of The Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Lee van Dam; 2. King of The Netherlands Willem-Alexander with MXoN winning team Team Netherlands

Team Netherlands’ Coldenhoff with a 1-1 score for the second year running, Herlings with 2-4 and Vlaanderen with 10-10 that saw them cruise to their win with 18 points (taking out the worst score of 10^th). 

Second overall was Team Belgium as Jeremy Van Horebeek, Kevin Strijbos and Jago Geerts were consistent enough for yet another podium with 47 points, and third overall was Team Great Britain with Shaun Simpson, Nathan Watson and Adam Sterry on 58 points.

Overall class winners were Team Slovenian’s Tim Gajser in the MXGP class with 1-2, Team Denmark’s Thomas Kjer Olsen in the MX2 class with 8-8 and Team Netherlands’ Glenn Coldenhoff in the Open class with his 1-1.

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Team Spain’s Jorge Prado led the MXGP/MX2 race from Team Slovenian’s Tim Gajser, Team Italy’s Ivo Monticelli, Team German’s Tom Koch, and in fifth place Team Switzerland’s Jeremy Seewer. Team Netherlands‘ Jeffrey Herlings was in 13^th, and Team USA’s Jason Anderson in 38^th, the other Team USA rider Justin Cooper was back in last place after the two crashed into each other.

After four laps Prado held a two second lead over Gajser, then came Team Belgium’s Jeremy Van Horebeek, Seewer, Monticelli, Herlings, Team Australia’s Dean Ferris, Team France’s Gautier Paulin, Team Great Britain’s Nathan Watson and Team Australia’s Kyle Webster 10^th. Anderson moved into 20^th while Team Great Britain’s Adam Sterry found himself in trouble and back in 33^rd place. 

Webster’s bike got stuck in the mud and dropped well back in the field to 16^th place as Cooper was still riding, but dead last. 

Ferris went down and dropped to ninth place while after eight laps it was Prado leading with more than three seconds over Gajser. At lap 10 Gajser passed Prado for the lead while Seewer was third, followed by Van Horebeek in fourth and Monticelli in fifth. Herlings moved into fifth place and then passed Van Horebeek to move into fourth closing up on the leaders.

Herlings was on fire, two seconds a lap quicker than the leaders. After 14 laps it was Gasjer with six seconds over Herlings, then came Seewer, Van Horebeek, Paulin, Prado, Monticelli, Olsen, Fredriksen, and Vlaanderen into the top ten. Anderson was up to 14^th place and Ferris 17^th.

Herlings was right up on Gajser with two laps to go, as he moves into take the lead. As Geerts found himself in 20^th place and then out of the race with a broken bike, Belgium suddenly dropped from second to fifth in the standings. Anderson moved up to 13^thas Gajser took the win from Herlings and Seewer. The Netherlands going 2-10 for a big lead with Switzerland on 23 points and third were France also with 23 points. 

Race 1 (MXGP + MX2) Top Ten: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), 35:30.085; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:00.897; 3. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:18.909; 4. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:20.095; 5. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:30.079; 6. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +0:35.526; 7. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +0:38.577; 8. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +1:14.026; 9. Hakon Fredriksen (NOR, Yamaha), +1:50.041; 10. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Honda), +1:56.915.

Main Photo: Race 1 Start

Bottom Photos: 1. Tim Gajser; 2. Jeffrey Herlings

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In the Open/MX2 race Team Estonia’s Harri Kullas led from Team Netherlands’ Glenn Coldenhoff, Team Great Britain’s Shaun Simpson, and Team Italy’s Alessandro Lupino. Team Netherlands’ Calvin Vlaanderen was 11^th, Team USA’s Zach Osborne was 13^thand his teammate Justin Cooper was 32^nd. Coldenhoff quickly moved into the lead as Simpson also moved past Kullas, then came Jonass and Ullrich.

Jonass moved into third place and Vlaanderen did fly into eight place as he closed up on Osborne. Olsen also was on the move as he passed Vlaanderen and then passed Osborne. After four laps it was Coldenhoff with a 10 second lead, then Jonass, Simpson, Kullas and Ullrich. 

Seven laps in and the top ten was Coldenhoff, Jonass, Simpson, Kullas, Ullrich, Olsen, Osborne, Campano, Geerts, and Tixier. Coldenhoff held a four second lead over Jonass, then came Simpson, Kullas, Ullrich, Osborne, Tixier, Olsen, Campano and Geerts.

Coldenhoff continued to lead with more than five seconds over Jonass, then Simpson with a further 33 seconds back while Kullas was still fifth. Then came Osborne, Ullrich, Tixier, Olsen, Geerts and Vlaanderen. Coldenhoff won the second heat from Jonass and Simpson. 

Race 2 (MX2 + Open) Top Ten:1. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 34:33.354; 2. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:05.180; 3. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:41.404; 4. Harri Kullas (EST, Honda), +1:08.922; 5. Zachary Osborne (USA, Husqvarna), +1:26.808; 6. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), +1:29.976; 7. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +1:30.723; 8. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +1:34.713; 9. Dennis Ullrich (GER, Husqvarna), +1:45.868; 10. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Honda), +1:52.114.

Main Photo: Assen Tribune

Bottom Photos: 1. Shaun Simpson; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen

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The MXGP/Open race started with Gajser taking the FOX Holeshot and leading from Van Horebeek, Monticelli, Jonass, Seewer, Coldenhoff, Watson, Simpson, Kullas and Anderson 10^th. Herlings crashed and dropped back to 23^rdplace while Osborne was in 15^thplace, Tixier 34^thand Strijbos 36^th.

After a lap Gajser held a one second lead over Van Horebeek, Coldenhoff, Jonass, Monticelli, Seewer, Watson, Anderson, Simpson, and Bengtsson in 10^th. Paulin 11^th, Ferris 12^th, Prado 13^thand Herlings 14^th. 

Gajser rode really well in front with more than a two-second lead over Van Horebeek while Herlings was on the move as he passed Prado and Paulin. Gajser crashed and Van Horebeek took the lead and Coldenhoff was into second place. 

Coldenhoff took the lead and the Dutch were on their way to the top of the podium. Herlings moved into 10^thplace as the top ten was Coldenhoff, Van Horebeek, Gajser, Jonass, Seewer, Watson, Anderson, Simpson, Monticelli, and Herlings. Herlings then made the move into ninth as he passed Simpson and Anderson passed Watson for sixth position. 

After six laps it was Coldenhoff with a six second lead over Van Horebeek, with Gajser third. Herlings crashed and dropped back to 11^thplace. While Herlings moved back into the top 10 in ninth position, his team-mate Coldenhoff continued to lead over Gajser and Van Horebeek. Prado was up to eight place just behind Anderson and Watson.

Jonass moved past Van Horebeek for third place while Osborne continued to struggle in 16^thposition. Gajser started closing up on Coldenhoff for the lead, and Herlings moved into seventh place, with Prado eight, Watson ninth and Paulin 10^th.

Coldenhoff continued to control the race up front, leading by four seconds with Gajser second and Jonass third. Herlings moved into sixth place, dropping Anderson to seventh and Prado was also closing up on the American. Paulin dropped out of the race with machine problems and put Team Great Britain on the podium for the third year in a row. Coldenhoff won the race for The Netherlands ahead of Gajser and Jonass ensuring the first ever victory of Team Netherlands in history. 

Race 3 (MXGP + Open) Top Ten:1. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 34:25.687; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:02.489; 3. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), +0:41.867; 4. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:51.947; 5. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +0:55.224; 6. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +1:02.603; 7. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +1:15.893; 8. Jason Anderson (USA, Husqvarna), +1:22.934; 9. Nathan Watson (GBR, KTM), +1:24.650; 10. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +2:12.110

Main Photo: Glenn Coldenhoff

Bottom Photos: 1. Jeremy Van Horebeek; 2. MXoN Atmosphere

As usual, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations can be very unpredictable, and nothing can be confirmed until the final race is finished. This year was no exception. By race two, The Netherlands had a comfortable lead, but it was all to play for, for second and third position. In the beginning of the third and final race, Great Britain were second in the standings, but as Jordi Tixier and Gautier Paulin of team France started making their way through the field, this saw Britain drop from the podium, allowing last year’s defending champions, to move up. But nothing was final until the end of the race and with just a lap to go, disaster struck team France as their leading man, Gautier Paulin, was forced to retire from the race with a technical issue, allowing Great Britain back onto the podium, making in their third consecutive podium finish in the last three years.

Also receiving an award this weekend, was Austria’s René Hofer who was the recipient of the Ricky Carmichael MXoN youngest talent Award. Hofer had a good ride and despite the tough track conditions and the disadvantage of riding a 250cc bike, the Austrian finished 12-26 in the races. Next season, Hofer will be making the move to the Red Bull Factory KTM squad to compete in the MX2 World Championship. 

Nations Classification: 1. Team Netherlands 18 points, 2. Team Belgium 47 points, 3. Team Great Britain 58 points, 4. Team Estonia 64 points, 5. Team France 68 points, 6. Team USA 68 points, 7. Team Germany 72 points, 8. Team Latvia 73 points, 9. Team Spain 73 points, 10. Team Denmark 77 points. 

Jeffrey Herlings: "It was a tough race but Glenn was great again and also Calvin and to win this, never done it in my life. It's fantastic to win the first ever Monster Energy FIM MXoN"

Calvin Vlaanderen: "The pressure was on us and we controlled that well and we rode excellent, both Glenn and Jeffrey had great performances"

Glenn Coldenhoff: "Definitely, double gold with Team the Netherlands in front of our king and the crowd was amazing, I heard them every lap and this is something we will never forget.

Click here for the complete results.

All the photos from the 2019 Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available HERE

2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Assen – The Netherlands – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1700

Type of ground: Sandy

Temperature: 17° C

Weather conditions: cloudy with showers

Weekend Crowd Attendance: 74,000

The 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations  will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

Links:

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Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Assen

ASSEN (The Netherlands) 29 September 2019 - With the 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations complete, Youthstream is excited to announce the opening of the online ticket sales for the 74^th Edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations which is going to take place in Ernèe, France on September 2020.

Ernèe has become one of the favourites tracks, not only among riders but also teams and spectators alike. The track itself is an amazing facility, offering great viewing of the entire circuit. After the incredible success of the 2015 edition of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN, where tens of thousands were in attendance and Team France of Gautier Paulin, Marvin Musquin and Romain Febvre defended the Chamberlain Trophy for the first time in French motocross history, Ernèe is the perfect choice to host the world’s biggest off-road sporting event of the year in 2020. 

Speaking about the 2020 Monster Energy FIN MXoN hosts, they gathered on stage here in Assen, the Netherlands, to present the event to national and international media. Youthstream CEO David Luongo, FIM Vice President and FFM President (French Motorcycling Federation) Jacques Bolle and Ernèe Moto-club President Philippe Lecomte gathered on stage to officially present the next edition of the event. 

Youthstream CEO David Luongo: “The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is the biggest Motocross event of the year and Ernèe is probably one of the most remarkable locations for motocross fans. Its natural amphitheatre allows the public to watch almost 100% of the circuit and the massive crowd always brings a fantastic atmosphere to the event. We are very happy and proud to bring it back to France. Everybody still have in memory the 2015 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations that was already taking place in Ernèe. We have no doubt that the organization during the event will be at the highest level of quality and we want to thank Mr.Lecomte and all his team from the Motoclub d’Ernee for their efforts and work to make it possible.'

FIM Vice President and FFM President Jacques Bolle: “Youthstream, the FIM, Ernèe Moto-Club and the FFM are already at work to again make this event another unforgettable success on September, 2020. Motocross is the most popular motorcycle discipline in our country so we have to offer to our licensees and the fans of all around the world the best. We must keep in mind the last two successful editions at the trustworthy Ernée Circuit. We are more than ready to take up the challenge”. 

Ernèe Moto-club President Philippe Lecomte: “It is a great honour for us to host the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations for the third time. 2005 was the first time and already a great success, then in 2015 we had thousands of people who come to watch the race and we are ready to do it again. Big Thanks to Youthstream, the FIM and the French Federation. Everyone in Ernèe is very happy to host the event, there will be 1,200 people working to prepare it and we expect a lot for this event.”

Ticketing for the event are NOW Online, as everybody is still feeling the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations fever, we will be offering a special early bird campaign!

Don’t miss the 2020 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in one of the most beautiful tracks in the world. Click HERE and purchase your tickets NOW!

https://ernee.motocross-tickets.com/en/6551-mxfr

Main Photo: Philippe Lecomte, David Luongo, Jacques Bolle

Bottom Photo: 2015 Monster Energy FIM MXoN Ernèe Start

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ASSEN (The Netherlands) 29 September 2019 – Just after the 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Qualifying press conference, the media centre of Assen hosted several exciting announcements about the future of the FIM Motocross World Championship. 

Youthstream is honoured to announce Indonesia will continue to be part of the MXGP Calendar for another three years, with two rounds due to take place in 2020, one of them being held in the beautiful Jakarta. 

The Indonesian Grand Prix has been a part of the MXGP calendar for the last three years and has opened a brand-new world for the motocross industry, increasing the popularity of the sport in the Asian part of the world. 

Youthstream CEO David Luongo met the Supersport Sensation International Chairman Mr. Ivi Sumarna who, together with a delegation from Jakarta, joined the 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations to sign the new three-year contract and experience this fantastic event. 

Speaking at the announcement press conference was Youthstream CEO David Luongo and Organiser of the Indonesian MXGP and Supersport Sensation International Chairman Mr. Ivi Sumarna on stage to present the new stop of the Indonesians rounds. 

Youthstream CEO David Luongo: “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are honoured to present the signing of the contract for a new venue in Indonesia. The MXGP World Championship is a global series. We travel all around the world and the target for Youthstream, as a promoter, is to make our sport bigger and more popular; Indonesia is one of the biggest countries for the motorcycling industry around the world so it’s very important for the MXGP to be present in Indonesia. The last few years we have had two races there and thanks to the incredible work done we have the occasion to meet a very strong company in Indonesia called Triple S, who were very interested in the potential of the Motocross World Championship. They came to some races and they decided to join us here at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in order to witness what the events are like in Europe. The race will take place in Jakarta which is a fantastic step for the Grand Prix there. We have no doubt that we will enter in the new dimension for this event in Indonesia to bring motocross to an even higher lever in the country for the upcoming years. I wish to thank Mr. Ivi Sumarna and all the delegation coming from Jakarta for this event this weekend.”

Organiser of the Indonesian MXGP and Supersport Sensation International Chairman Mr.Ivi Sumarna: “Thank you everyone for being here at this presentation. It has been a pleasure for me to see this event onsite. I met David Luongo last year and as you know we have been having the MXGP event the last 3 years, the response is very high in Indonesia and I think it is time now to bring it to Jakarta. First of all, I wish to mention the great support from our President of the Indonesian Federation Sadikin Aksa and from the local government so hopefully we can increase the popularity of motocross all over the world”. 

Main Photo: Mr. Ivi Sumarna & David Luongo

Bottom Photos: From Left to Right: Azwan Karim, Ivi Sumarna, David Luongo & Daniele Rizzi

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ASSEN (The Netherlands) 28 September 2019 – The 73^rd edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations saw the qualifying races today at the amazing facility at the Assen TT circuit. 

Despite the rain thousands filled the grandstand area in support for their nation and their favourite riders. Throughout the races there was not a quiet moment on track, with the roar of the crowd erupting from every area of the circuit, in support for their team. 

Team Belgium will start in pole for tomorrow’s races as their riders Kevin Strijbos, Jeremy Van Horebeek and Jago Geerts scored a total of 5 points between them. Second was The Netherlands team, with Jeffrey Herlings, Glenn Coldenhoff and Calvin Vlaanderen also scoring 5 points, with Team USA finishing in third with 7 points. 

While it was Belgium who qualified best, the qualification race wins went to Team Switzerland’s Jeremy Seewer (MXGP), Team USA’s Justin Cooper (MX2) and  Team Latvia’s Pauls Jonass (Open). 

Team Spain’s Jorge Prado who made his debut in MXGP Class led the MXGP qualifier from Team Switzerland’s Jeremy Seewer, Team Australia’s Dean Ferris, and Team Slovenia’s Tim Gajser. Some of the favourites for the MXGP class were struggling after poor starts, with Team France’s Gautier Paulin 17^th, Team USA’s Jason Anderson 18^th and Team Netherlands’ Jeffrey Herlings back in 27^th place. 

After a lap Prado held a one second lead over Seewer, with Ferris third. Then came Team Belgium’s Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Team Sweden’s Filip Bengtsson in fifth. Coming through the pack were also Gajser and Van Horebeek, with both riders making a pass on Ferris, dropping the Aussie to fifth position. 

Anderson moved up to ninth place, while Herlings moved up to 14^th. Prado then lost the lead after a slip off and was forced back to sixth allowing Seewer to make the move into first. 

Prado and Anderson were all over Ferris for fourth place, and Team Italy’s Ivo Monticelli passed Bengtsson for seventh place. Meanwhile Herlings moved up to 12^th. Both Prado and Anderson, eventually made a pass on Ferris.

Gajser started closing up on Seewer for the lead and Herlings was right onto the back wheel of Paulin and Monticelli. Herlings passed Paulin and Monticelli as he moved to 8^thposition, sending the Dutch fans wild. Seewer continued his strong ride as he opened up his lead to more than two seconds on lap eight.

Bengtsson passed Ferris for sixth place and Herlings made sure to make the most of this opportunity, also passing the Aussie rider for 7^th position. 

Team GB’s Nathan Watson moved up to 11^thplace in the race, having started the race from almost last. Herlings was then all over Anderson for fifth place as the Dutchman showed his skills in the sad, clocking one of fastest laps of the race.

Herlings again had a super quick lap time as the track started to really get rough. Seewer held a four second lead over Gajser, Van Horebeek, Prado, Anderson and Herlings in sixth. Herlings then blasted past Anderson for fifth, with Seewer eventually taking the win  of the MXGP heat from Gajser and Van Horebeek.

Jeremy Seewer: “It isn't an official MXGP race, but still amazing to win it. I got a good start from gate position 16, I saw Prado making mistakes and my riding was smooth. He made a mistake and I was able to get the pass and win, and now the pressure is off Team Switzerland.”

Qualifying Heat MXGP Top Ten:1. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), 24:24.659; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:07.400; 3. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Honda), +0:13.371; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:22.859; 5. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:23.401; 6. Jason Anderson (USA, Husqvarna), +0:30.482; 7. Filip Bengtsson (SWE, Husqvarna), +0:52.693; 8. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:56.200; 9. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +1:06.932; 10. Dean Ferris (AUS, KTM), +1:08.158;

Main Photo: MX2 MXoN Start

Bottom Photos: Jeremy Seewer

Team USA’s Justin Cooper led the MX2 qualifier, followed by Team Australia’s Kyle Webster, Team New Zealand’s Dylan Walsh, Team Norway’s Kevin Horgmo and Ivanovs fifth. Team Belgium’s Jago Geerts was back in 12^th on the opening lap. 

After four laps the lead by Cooper was nearly five seconds, followed by Webster, Walsh, Horgmo, and Vlaanderen. Meanwhile, Olsen was back in 11^th place. Team Great Britain’s Adam Sterry found himself in trouble back in 14^th position.

While Cooper continued to lead from Webster, Walsh, Vlaanderen and Horgmo, Vlaanderen moved up to third place as he made a pass on New Zealander, Dylan Walsh. And after making a mistake, Aussie Kyle Webster found himself off the track, but not lost any places in the process. 

Nine seconds ahead and looking brilliant in the sand was Cooper, who completely blew away the theory that Team USA would struggle in the sand. Horgmo also passed Walsh for fourth place, and Vlaanderen cought Webster for second place on lap nine. 

Vlaanderen started to catch Cooper for the lead, and was looking very quick, third was Webster, then Geerts and Forato in fifth. In the end it was Team USA’s Justin Cooper who secured the win in the MX2 qualifying race after taking the holeshot and leading the whole race at his first MXoN attempt followed by Vlaanderen and Webster. 

Justin Cooper: “I did a good job, I didn’t expect to come out first and from that outside gate, that was good. This track is really tough but we will make some changes and come out tomorrow. Thanks to everyone supporting me.”

Qualifying Heat MX2 Top Ten:1. Justin Cooper (USA, Yamaha), 25:21.913; 2. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Honda), +0:06.220; 3. Kyle Webster (AUS, Honda), +0:17.699; 4. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:20.272; 5. Alberto Forato (ITA, Husqvarna), +0:20.710; 6. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:23.292; 7. Dylan Walsh (NZL, Husqvarna), +0:28.409; 8. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, KTM), +0:33.692; 9. Alvin Östlund (SWE, Husqvarna), +0:46.518; 10. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:51.165.

Photos: 1. MXoN Crowd; 2. Justin Cooper

Team Belgium’s Kevin Strijbos led the Open class qualifier from Team Finland’s Harri Kullas, Team Latvia’s Pauls Jonass, Team Australia’s Regan Duffy and Team Poland’s Szymon Staszkiewicz.

Team Netherland’s Glenn Coldenhoff quickly made a move on Duffy and Staszkiewicz, with Team Great Britain’s Shaun Simpson making the move up to 7^th place and Team USA’s Zach Osborne was up to 13^th. 

Jonass made a move into the lead and Coldenhoff moved into third place, as Duffy found himself in trouble which saw him drop down to fifth place. Two laps later, Osborne moved up into 12^th. 

After three laps Jonass was still in the lead from Strijbos, Coldenhoff, Kullas and Simpson in fifth while Osborne was up to ninth place.

After seven laps Jonass held a one second lead over Strijbos and Coldenhoff, followed by Kullas and Simpson with Duffy sixth and Osborne seventh. Strijbos closed up on Jonass for the lead with a second between them. 

While Jonass continued to lead just ahead of Strijbos, Coldenhoff went down, but remained in third. Duffy also crashed but kept his position on the track. In the end it was Pauls Jonass who secured the win in the Open class, the first heat win for Team Latvia at the Motocross of Nations. Strijbos and Coldenhoff both had to settle for second and third. 

Pauls Jonass: “It is always nice to race for your own country and get a win, and that’s the first win for Latvia in this event. I got some wheelspin on the gate but felt good and passed Strijbos. I can’t wait to to be there tomorrow”

Qualifying Heat Open Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, Husqvarna), 24:55.952; 2. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Yamaha), +0:01.147; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +0:38.431; 4. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:41.618; 5. Harri Kullas (EST, Honda), +1:02.268; 6. Regan Duffy (AUS, KTM), +1:14.670; 7. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), +1:21.168; 8. Zachary Osborne (USA, Husqvarna), +1:24.175; 9. Bastian Boegh Damm (DEN, KTM), +1:47.042; 10. Dennis Ullrich (GER, Husqvarna), +1:58.875. 

Main Photo: Assen Tribune

Bottom Photos: 1. Pauls Jonass; 2. Kevin Strijbos

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2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Assen – The Netherlands – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1700

Type of ground: Sandy

Temperature: 23° C

Weather conditions: cloudy with showers

The 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations  will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

TIMETABLE 

Sunday:Warm-up B-Final 8:35; Race bLU cRU YZ125 09:20; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 10:00; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 10:20; B-Final 10:50; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:10; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:40; MXoN Race 3 (Open+MXGP) 16:08.

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