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MXGP is going to Red Sand Circuit for the first time. The Famous Spanish circuit will host the third round of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend on 24th and 25th March. The MXGP of la Comunitat Valenciana will not only host MXGP and MX2 classes but also the second round of the EMX300 Presented by FMF Racing and the first round of the EMX250 championship will take place. 

By Clicking HERE you can download the timetable of the event and please find here below the entrt lists for the 4 classes.

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

EMX250 Entry List

EMX300 Presented by FMF Racing Entry List

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 20 March 2018 - The 20th annual ‘Bal de Printemps’ event was held last night, the 19th of March at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland where both Youthstream Group and FIM Europe took part.

Organized by IRP (International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia), the prestigious and high class evening is an event with the purpose to collect funds for the research of Paraplegia. In 2018 important Representatives from the world of Motocross were attending the event presenting their support to IRP Foundation: Youthstream President Giuseppe Luongo, Youthstream Vice President David Luongo, FIM Europe President Wolfgang Srb, Yamaha MX Racing Manager Eric Eggens, MXGP Organizer Stefano Avandero and Former Motocross Champion and IRP Ambassador Marc Ristori were welcomed by IRP General Secretary Philippe Boissonnas together with world famous delegates such as Tiffany’s Patrick Steinvoorte and HE Ambassador Republic of Honduras WTO Dacio Castillo.

Since 2016 Youthstream has partnered with IRP and continue to help raise funds for basic and clinical research in the field of paraplegia in order to contribute to improve the lives of people affected by injuries to the spinal cord.

IRP organizes numerous activities and projects throughout the year aimed at: Raising funds for financing projects in the field of paraplegia, Identifying the most promising research teams and projects, both in Switzerland and abroad, Encouraging young scientists to focus their work on research into paraplegia, Promoting the exchange of information and cooperation between researchers in Switzerland and abroad, Increasing public awareness of the progress of research and its applications, Working with other institutions, especially universities, pursuing the same goals, Providing support for other activities related to paraplegia, which are otherwise neglected.

Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream, said: "IRP’s work is impressive and already the scientists are making encouraging steps forward.  I invite everybody to visit IRP’s web-site (www.irp.ch) to see what they do more in detail. Youthstream is very sensitive to this important research which IRP is doing and we will do our best to continue to support them.  We are very proud to be a partner of this active foundation and we are also proud to be partners with Wings for Life and Road 2 Recovery”.

Dr Wolfgang Srb, President of FIM Europe, stated: “This is a most important initiative which deserves our full attention and permanent support. A lot has already been achieved; however, there is still so much more work to be done. Research is going on and one day the dream will come true: to stand up and walk again”.

All proceeds from the event were contributed to IRP including that from the impressive 11,000€ sale of a Yamaha donated YZ450FM in conjunction with 4 VIP Gold Skybox passes for the MXGP of Switzerland in Frauenfeld – Gahnang that were given to the gentle contributor. A special thank goes also to Yamaha for the donation in support of the project.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

FIM Europe

IRP Foundation

MXGP keeps running the FOX Holeshot competition trough the 19 rounds of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship season together with MXGP Partner FOX.

The way it works is that 1 point is awarded per MXGP or MX2 championship race. The first rider who cross the white line painted on the ground at the exit of the first corner will be given a point. At the end of the season, the 2 riders – one per category - with the most FOX Holeshot points will win a mega prize.

At the MXGP of Europe taking place on March the 18th in Valkenswaard Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Pauls Jonass took both FOX Holeshots in MXGP in MX2 respectively.

MXGP FOX Holeshot Film

MX2 FOX Holeshot Film

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 20 March 2018 – Youthstream is proud to announce that JUST1 Racing, a top helmets manufacturer based in Pistoia, Italy, has signed a new partnership agreement with MXGP for the 2018 season.

JUST1 Racing, founded by Tony Amoriello and officially launched in late 2011, have been present in MXGP since the beginning of its history and with the new agreement the brand will receive more visibility than ever before. JUST1 Racing, that has already won three Motocross World Titles – 2013 with Klemen Gercar (MX3) and 2015 and 2016 with Tim Gajser (MX2 and MXGP) – are worn currently by some of the top racers in the MXGP and MX2 World Championships and Youthstream is happy to have them on board for the new year ahead.

This new and improved agreement shows the dedication and willingness of JUST1 Racing to participate in the MXGP Championship while further developing its strong relationship with Youthstream.

David Luongo, Youthstream’s Vice President said: "Youthstream is very proud to renew its partnership with JUST1 Racing. Mr. Amoriello is a true passionate of motocross and his investment in the MXGP World Championship helps us to open new markets for Grand Prix. The Motocross World championship is becoming more and more popular in Asia, for example, where we will organize two Grand Prix in Indonesia in 2018 and one in China in 2019. We are sure that this collaboration will help both brands to increase their global awareness.”

Tony Amoriello, Founder and General Manager of JUST1 Racing, commented: “I trust and believe a lot in this partnership with Youthstream. The feedback we have from our MXGP riders and the visibility we have worldwide from the Championship is very important for our products and markets development”. 

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

JUST1 Racing

There is no denying, Jeffrey Herlings and Pauls Jonass are showing early signs of domination. Between the two Red Bull KTM Factory riders, they have gone 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 for the opening two rounds in Neuquen and Valkenswaard.

Both own the red plates in MXGP and MX2, and both go to Redsand in Spain this weekend with a lot of experience around the sandy, Spanish track.

For Herlings, beating Antonio Cairoli, the defending champion straight up in both rounds one and two means a lot, but it is still just two rounds of a massive 19 round series.

“It is just two rounds in,” Herlings said. “Tony is a big champion and an icon in our sport, so we can’t write him off, because he might find the speed I have at the moment. Until now I am faster on pure speed, but that isn’t a guarantee that I am faster in the next few rounds. For now, we want to work on our starts, we have already made a big improvement, but still trying things and new parts to improve it. As a rider and team, we are still working and once I am top three in the start on a regular basis, that will be a big advantage for myself. The tracks we have so far have been easy to pass, but in tracks like Pietramurata, you start 15^th or 10^th, it’s hard to still win the race and we will work on that and I am sure we can improve it.”

“Red Sand is like Latvia actually, it really depends on how they work on the track. If they rip it and work on it, it’s like a real sand track, if it’s windy and they don’t water it so much, it can get like hard pack. Depends on how they work on it. I have ridden it in all conditions.”

Jonass still can’t believe his start to 2018, and he is looking at staying on top and fighting off his competition as they move to Spain this weekend.

“I wasn’t expecting it, but that was my goal, to be at the top. Last year I was consistent, and always around top five, but I wasn’t the top guy who goes 1-1-1-1. This is something I worked on, to be the guy to beat. So far it goes well, but the season is long, and I don’t want to get too confident or too high, you could say. Keep working hard, that is important.”

“I rode at Red Sand for a week, so maybe five times, maximum. I know, racing at a track, and practicing at a track, it’s really two different things. The feeling is different and there also the banners next to the track so it really feels like a different track. It’s a really nice circuit, it’s fast and wide and when it gets bumpy, it will get heavy and really rough, and you need to be really fit to do two races. It won’t be an easy weekend, but it’s a nice track for racing.”

So, can the two KTM men continue their run-in round three this coming weekend, or will it be another rider who steals the limelight?

Copyright: Photo: Ray Archer

TAG Heuer has been the official timekeeper of the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2014 and together with MXGP are running the fastest lap competition across each season.

The way it works is: at each and every round of the MXGP season, the rider that sets the best lap time in each class, MXGP and MX2, will receive 1 point in the TAG Heuer competition. The rider that has set the fastest lap at the most rounds throughout the season in MXGP and MX2 classes, and has the most points, will be awarded.

At the MXGP of Europe held in Valkenswaard Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team mates and GP Winners Jeffrey Herlings and Pauls Jonass set the TAG HEUER best laps of the weekend in MXGP and MX2 respectively

Here below you have the details:

MXGP: Jeffrey Herlings at Race 2 Lap 6 with 1.53:846

MX2: Pauls Jonass at Race 1 Lap 2 with 1.55:623

Check out MXGP.com home page for the the Top 3 TAG Heuer Best Lap competition’s ranking.

VALKENSWAARD (Netherlands) 18 March 2018 - The 2018 MXGP of Europe at the famous Eurocircuit in Valkenswaard has finished in epic fashion. The dark Dutch sand was as unforgiving as it was testing for the top MXGP and MX2 riders in the world. While the conditions were vastly different from the season opener in Patagonia Argentina the result was much the same with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Pauls Jonass taking the overall wins and maintaining their Red Plates.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings came to Valkenswaard with his first ever red plate in MXGP and left it with his first ever points lead in the premier class. At the start of the weekend Herlings struggled when he fell in qualifying then rejoined the race in 35th position. Luckily for the “Bullet” he turned his weekend around on Sunday. Luckily for the “Bullet” he turned his weekend around on Sunday even with 19th gate pick.

When MXGP race 1 started Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli took the Fox Holeshot and led the way for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek along with his Dutch Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Teammates Glenn Coldenhoff and Jeffrey Herlings.

After a quick pass on Coldenhoff, Herlings switched his focus over to the Belgian, Jeremy Van Horebeek. As Herlings chased Van Horebeek, Team HRC’s Tim Gajser was passed for 5th by the other Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP bike of Romain Febvre.

Gajser then threw away his goggles and soon after came under pressure from the pair of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders, Max Anstie and Gautier Paulin. Just after Anstie and Paulin made their way past Gajser, Jeffrey Herlings moved into the second spot.

Cairoli then started to lose time to Herlings as Anstie and Paulin passed Febvre. As Jeffrey inched closer to Cairoli the Italian lost balance in a rut and went down. From there Herlings took the lead and never looked back as Cairoli took second and Van Horebeek third.

Race 2 began with another Fox Holeshot from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli as Coldenhoff and Herlings chased. Cairoli then sprinted at the start of the race to grow a gap over Coldenhoff and Herlings. Herlings found his way around Coldenhoff on lap 3 and at nearly the same time race one’s 3rd place finisher, Van Horebeek, crashed out of the race but came away uninjured.

Herlings then started his charge to catch the distant Cairoli. Cairoli’s lead was near 13 seconds but dropped lap after lap, at one point Herlings gained 4 seconds in a single lap. As Herlings came closer Cairoli sensed the #84 looking back on several occasions. When the time finally came Herlings made the pass look easy as he out braked Cairoli into the turn just after the finish line. Cairoli tried to retaliate but would cross the checkered flag 3.8 seconds after Herlings.

Team HRC’s Tim Gajser’s return to MXGP was a challenging one as he crashed twice in race 2, even so he managed to finish 9th overall.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings in the press conference said: “We can back strong and we managed to win both races today. It is a little bit of a shame from yesterday that we didn’t have such a good start position but it’s ok. I’m looking forward to Red Sand next weekend, I have been there a lot during the winter so I kind of know the track!”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli in the race press conference stated: “The weekend was good, we knew that at this race we would struggle a little bit because it has been a long time since I’ve trained in Belgium or Holland. Jeffrey was very fast and we knew that on this track he would be, but we managed to finish on the podium and a second place is good for the championship.”

Finishing on the podium was Gautier Paulin who also took third overall after tying with Coldenhoff in points while Febvre scored his 2nd top 5 of the season.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin in the press conference admitted: “We managed to have a good setup on the bike and I was really happy with the bike and I put myself in the right position. That’s the first podium of the season, we are working hard but the speed wasn’t there today so we need to continue because I want to battle with those guys.”

MXGP Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 35:25.408; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:17.536; 3. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Yamaha), +0:29.712; 4. Max Anstie (GBR, Husqvarna), +0:35.842; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +0:39.777; 6. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:41.582; 7. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Husqvarna), +0:41.778; 8. Clement Desalle (BEL, Kawasaki), +1:00.045; 9. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +1:07.341; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +1:15.242.

MXGP Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 34:46.875; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:03.882; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Husqvarna), +1:06.699; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +1:09.303; 5. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +1:15.542; 6. Shaun Simpson (GBR, Yamaha), +1:17.843; 7. Clement Desalle (BEL, Kawasaki), +1:46.947; 8. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Yamaha), +1:54.337; 9. Max Anstie (GBR, Husqvarna), +1:56.307; 10. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, KTM), +1:57.072.

MXGP Overall Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 50 points; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 44 p.; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, HUS), 34 p.; 4. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 34 p.; 5. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 31 p.; 6. Max Anstie (GBR, HUS), 30 p.; 7. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 27 p.; 8. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 24 p.; 9. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 20 p.; 10. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 20 p.

MXGP Championship Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 97 points; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 91 p.; 3. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 67 p.; 4. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 65 p.; 5. Gautier Paulin (FRA, HUS), 64 p.; 6. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 55 p.; 7. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 54 p.; 8. Max Anstie (GBR, HUS), 45 p.; 9. Shaun Simpson (GBR, YAM), 39 p.; 10. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 38 p.

MXGP Manufacturers: 1. KTM, 100 points; 2. Yamaha, 72 p.; 3. Husqvarna, 68 p.; 4. Kawasaki, 67 p.; 5. TM, 38 p.; 6. Honda, 35 p.; 7. Suzuki, 19 p.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass is showing everyone exactly why he was MX2 World Champion in 2017. Jonass admitted that he wasn’t riding or feeling his best but nevertheless the #1 took double race wins today.

Race 1 started with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing bikes of Pauls Jonass and Jorge Prado at the front with a Fox Holeshot from Jonass. Behind the KTM’s was another Austrian made bike, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing #19 of Thomas Kjer Olsen.

Having a breakthrough performance was Kemea Yamaha Official MX Team’s Jago Geerts. Geerts who race the EMX250 championship last season ran 4th early in the race.

The local MX2 rider from the LRT KTM team, Davy Pootjes was followed by Honda 114 Motorsport’s Hunter Lawrence. Later when Lawrence tried to pass Pootjes on the outside he instead had the door closed and clipped the back of the KTM sending him to the dirt. Pootjes later dropped to 8th while Lawrence got back up to 6th just behind Hitachi KTM UK’s Conrad Mewse. Meanwhile Jonass took the win followed by Prado, Olsen, and Geerts.

Race 2 started just as did race one with a FOX Holeshot from Jonass just ahead of Prado and a Husqvarna. However this time the Husqvarna in 3rd belonged to the STC Racing Husqvarna rider Henri Jacobi. Jacobi ran in third for 8 laps before crashing and then pulling of the track.

Assuming third was again Olsen as Jorge Prado was doing everything he could to catch his teammate Jonass. Prado would gain time on Jonass one lap and the Jonass would reply with his own gains the next.

In 4th and 5th was Conrad Mewse and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington. Covington who won Saturday’s qualifying race finished 7th in race 1.

At the finish Jonass crossed the line only 0.38 seconds ahead of Prado while Olsen was another 37 seconds back in third.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass in the press conference said: “It is nice to go 1-1 again, today both races went perfect, I got 2 FOX Holeshots and led every single lap which is pretty nice.”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado in the press conference stated: “I felt great the whole weekend since free practice so it was fun to ride. I was riding good but I just could pass him (Jonass), we were pushing hard the whole race but I’m pretty happy with the first podium.”

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen in the race press conference: “I’m happy to be on the podium for the second week in a row. I am really satisfied with my riding and fitness right now.”

MX2 Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 35:38.265; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:09.342; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:16.508; 4. Jago Geerts (BEL, Yamaha), +0:22.579; 5. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:25.932; 6. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, Honda), +0:42.179; 7. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +0:49.290; 8. Jed Beaton (AUS, Kawasaki), +0:53.611; 9. Davy Pootjes (NED, KTM), +0:58.452; 10. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +1:00.167.

MX2 Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 35:35.397; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), +0:00.381; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:37.477; 4. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:39.263; 5. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +0:46.360; 6. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, Honda), +0:47.057; 7. Ben Watson (GBR, Yamaha), +0:51.600; 8. Adam Sterry (GBR, Kawasaki), +1:05.208; 9. Davy Pootjes (NED, KTM), +1:08.867; 10. Darian Sanayei (USA, Kawasaki), +1:10.665.

MX2 Overall Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 50 points; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 44 p.; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 40 p.; 4. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), 34 p.; 5. Thomas Covington (USA, HUS), 30 p.; 6. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, HON), 30 p.; 7. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 26 p.; 8. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 25 p.; 9. Davy Pootjes (NED, KTM), 24 p.; 10. Adam Sterry (GBR, KAW), 18 p.

MX2 Championship Top Ten: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 100 points; 2. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 82 p.; 3. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, HON), 67 p.; 4. Jorge Prado (ESP, KTM), 63 p.; 5. Ben Watson (GBR, YAM), 61 p.; 6. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), 51 p.; 7. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 46 p.; 8. Thomas Covington (USA, HUS), 44 p.; 9. Jed Beaton (AUS, KAW), 44 p.; 10. Vsevolod Brylyakov (RUS, YAM), 42 p.

MX2 Manufacturers: 1. KTM, 100 points; 2. Husqvarna, 82 p.; 3. Honda, 68 p.; 4. Yamaha, 68 p.; 5. Kawasaki, 60 p.; 6. TM, 11 p.

Click here to obtain the complete results

All the photos of the MXGP of Europe will be available HERE

MXGP EUROPE – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1550m

Type of ground: sand

Temperature: 1°

Weather conditions: variable

Weekend Crowd Attendance: 22,000

MXGP 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.

NEXT ROUND

The third round of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship will take place in Red Sand, Spain on 24^th and 25^th March for the MXGP of Comunitat Valenciana.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Europe