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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24 November 2017 - Youthstream is excited to announce that VIP GOLD Skybox packages for the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship are now available and ready to purchase.

Going VIP is the best way to make your MXGP experience a truly unforgettable one, as a VIP Gold Guest you get to watch all the racing from the best spots around the track such as the VIP Gold Terrace, located behind the start gate where you will have a premier view of the start, waiting zone, grid, and podium.

In addition as VIP Gold Pass holder you can also enjoy unlimited drinks and snacks throughout the racing to accompany your gourmet lunch, which is served trackside in the SKYBOX Restaurant. Packages also include the added benefit of reserved VIP parking for you and your vehicle for easier access to the best viewing locations at the circuit.

Besides, in order to live the MXGP experience from inside, you also have the possibility to purchase a VIP Camping pass for your Motorhome in the MXGP Living area or another privileged position inside the Paddock.

What are you waiting for? Purchase your VIP GOLD tickets to the 2018 MXGP of your choice now by following this link: https://www.gootickets.com/en/2363-MXGPVIP/

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 23 November 2017 – Youthstream is proud to announce that AXO and MXGP have decided to extend their successful partnership for 2 additional years.

AXO has been a long time partner of the MXGP World Championship and has benefited from such which is indicated by their continued commitment. AXO will receive a large presence at the races both in the paddock and trackside. 

The company was established in 1978 and quickly proved to be an industry leader in footwear, clothing and protective apparel for motorcycle athletes and enthusiasts alike. AXO has always focused on the off-road market but has also broadened its range of products to provide customers with full gear sets from head-to-toe for street and motocross riding. AXO actively tests and develops new products daily to insure they meet the ever changing needs of the motorcycle market.

In 2003 AXO America Inc. was also established to serve North America and it’s surrounding the commercial center is an important R&D location. Based in California, AXO America researches the American market at the core, to expand and improve AXO’s collection and explore international trends.

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Ricky Carmichael has been one of the main US riders in the history of our sport, and remains today as 'The Greatest of All Time' athlete thanks to his impressive domination on the US scene during a decade. Winning championships every year from 1997 to 2006, Ricky won as well aboard 2 stroke and 4 stroke bikes, but also on different brands as he successfully obtained victories with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki. 

Read the Full Feature on Ricky Carmichael from MXGP Mag #50 HERE

Text and Photos: Pascal Haudiquert

MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 22 November 2017 – Youthstream is pleased to announce the 3-year extension of the successful partnership between MXGP and Circuit Equipment.

The motocross gear and accessory company has grown rapidly worldwide with the help of MXGP and continues to show their commitment with the MXGP world championship by the signing of this new agreement. The benefits of the strong partnership extend well beyond the strong presence which they will receive in the paddock. The circuit logo will be present on trackside banners as well as their athletes such as Valentin Guillod, Alessandro Lupino, Anton Gole and Samuele Bernardini.

Circuit was founded in Brazil during 1984 by Renato Breda, a man with a passion for motorcycles. His passion along with countless hours of research and design propelled the company to quickly become the market leader in South America. Now years later the brand has become known worldwide with the addition of offices in major markets such as Europe and North America. From complete gear sets to hand guards and hard products Circuit has the modern motocross rider covered in all aspects.

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The engines are warming up for Monza Rally Show: Tony Cairoli will be the Captain of the Magneti Marelli Checkstar Team. 

On the eve of the 39th edition of the Monza Rally Show, there is a great enthusiasm for the Magneti Marelli Checkstar Team made by the nine-times Motocross World Champion, Tony Cairoli and the expert navigator from Brescia, Danilo Fappani as co-pilot on board the 2016 Hyundai New Generation i20 WRC.

Champion of class and tenacity, the Sicilian driver who has just been crowned at the MXGP World Championship, will take part for the fifth consecutive year at the Monza Rally Show, lining up with the colors of the Magneti Marelli Checkstar team. Tony, winner of the Masters' Show in 2015, has a great desire to redeem after the Monza Rally Show of last year, where technical issues ruined his race at the top of the standings.

Testimonial of Magneti Marelli Checkstar on four wheels, since 2014, Tony Cairoli has told over the years that the challenge of the Monza Rally Show is for him a serious deal to be completed with commitment and passion, based on the great driving talent which is also believed in rallystic discipline.

Tony Cairoli: "To compete in the annual Monza Rally Show became a tradition for me to end the season. This year I’m pretty excited to race with a new car featuring updated technology: together with my teammate Danilo Fappani, we’ll do our best to step onto the podium of such an important international kermesse that any participant wishes to win."

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 20 November 2017 – Youthstream and Milestone are proud to announce that MXGP3, The Official Motocross Videogame, released last May the 30^th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM™, is available tomorrow 21^st November in digital and physical stores on Nintendo Switch™ for 49,99€.

About MXGP3 – The Official Videogame

Players who purchase MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame will have access to:

• All the riders, bikes and tracks of the 2016 season
• Career Mode
• Extreme level of bike and rider customization
• up to 10  2-stroke bike models

Watch the launch trailer HERE

MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame is developed by Milestone, one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.

Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MXGPVideogame, Instagram www.instagram.com/MXGP_The_Official_Videogame/, on the official YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/MXGPVideogame, check the #MXGP3 hashtag or visit www.mxgpvideogame.com

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 17 November 2017- Youthstream is proud to share that the official digital magazine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, MXGP Mag, has reached the impressive milestone of 1 Million reads at the end of the 2017 Season.

The digital magazine is produced monthly since the first edition was published in September of 2013. It was on its 4th anniversary this September that the 1 million reads was reached and the magazine is continuing to gain traction year after year in terms of performance.

Of the magazine’s now 50 published issues the highest performing was that of September 2016 featuring the presentation of the brand new event SMX Riders’ and Manufacturers Cup, the Preview of probably one of the most groundbreaking MXoN of the history, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional held in Maggiora, Italy, with more than 100,000 reads.

On a monthly basis the magazine hosts several must read features such as the Hall of Fame with articles on Hall of Famers such as Stefan Everts, Ricky Carmichael, and John-Michel Bayle to name a few. Also included is a catch up on what you may have missed from the most recent races, a Vintage Bike special feature, the FOX Holeshot standings, the fun paddock talks section as well as social media content including featured questions from fans to the editor and our Facebook page.

The MXGP Mag’s highest readership comes from the country of the 9 time FIM Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli, Italy, followed by United States and Great Britain, but magazine has also made a staggering 17 and a half million impressions.

On behalf of Youthstream and MXGP, thank you for your continued readership and stay tuned for the upcoming editions of MXGP Mag!

Click HERE to read the latest issue of the MXGP Mag!

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 16 November 2017 – Today, Youthstream and CBS Sports Network announced a multi-year renewal to continue the successful telecast of the FIM Motocross World Championship in U.S. and Canada. The deal comes after six combined years of partnership with CBS Sports Network as the official American television partner, featuring airings of the MXGP/MX2 series and the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

With the continued partnership, North American fans of the MXGPs and the Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be able to keep following the FIM Motocross World Championships on the U.S. and Canadian television screens with the usual format that they have become accustomed to over the past few years. The MXGP and the MX2 rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship will be preeminently aired on a delayed same-day basis.

Additionally, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in 2018 will return and air Live on CBS Sports Network on October 7^th. The MXoN will be back on U.S. soil after eight years to land for the first time at renowned Red Bud MX Circuit in Buchanan, Michigan.

The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will benefit each upcoming year of the confirmed complete three-hour coverage of the nation-against-nation competition and its three main-event races, counting as well in top position ranking for live TV. 

Starting with the opening round on March 4^st, with the idyllic MXGP of Patagonia - Argentina in Neuquen, in 2018 the FIM MXGP and MX2 Championships will travel all over the globe marking the first year in their history with a 20-stop calendar that will conclude a world tour with the MXGP of Imola, Italy on September 30^th.

“The continuation for the years to come of this agreement tells itself how solidly the collaboration between the MXGPs and CBS Sports Network has developed”, said Mario Marini, Youthstream’s Director of Corporate Relations. ”This renewal is crucial for us to assure continuity and ease of access to our races on television to the vast legion of U.S. and Canadian MXGP viewers thanks to the consistency provided by CBS Sports Network in programming the MXGPs races at key sport prime-time hours”.

About CBS Sports Network:

CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is widely available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, PlayStation Vue, DirecTV and Hulu. Additionally, a live CBS Sports Network stream is available through CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App by authenticating with select providers. For more information, including a full programming schedule, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

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MXGP was recently featured on the famous Dutch reality Show 'Het Perfecte Plaatje' (The perfect Shot) where attendants had the chance to spend some time with the riders of MXGP while experienced the work of photographers onsite.

The most recognizable people on the show are Giel de Winter, a Dutch social media star and Estelle Cruijff, a Dutch socialite, known for the fact that the late soccer player and coach Johan Cruijff was her uncle and for the fact that she had a relationship with World famous kickboxer Badr Hari.

The show filmed at the MXGP of the Netherlands held in Assen the last September 2017 aired yesterday on Dutch Channel RTL 4.

Veteran team manager, Roger Magee of the KTM UK effort, is excited for the 2018 season as he brings him his countryman, Graeme Irwin into his team. Irwin showed good form at last month’s Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional, with a top ten finish in his qualification race and was crowned British MXGP champion this year.

“We will have 2017 British champion Graeme Irwin racing in the MXGP class on GP level and he will obviously try and retain his MX1 British championship,” Magee said. “Graeme rode for us in 2010 and 2011. He was young and inexperienced, and he moved onto some other teams. We feel he has improved a lot and matured a lot. The previous teams he rode for didn’t do GP and he deserved that opportunity. He is also from my country, so that is a bonus for the team. He can also pull in some Northern Ireland sponsors and also retain the British championship and top ten in MXGP. That will be difficult at first, but I think he showed at the Motocross of Nations, that he can compete with those guys. We will try and nurture him and give him some good advice, keep him calm for the first half of the season.

Magee has also been given extra support from KTM for next year, and having put a big effort into his team for a decade now, the Northern Irishman can’t wait to once again be involved with young talent.

“We will be the main KTM satellite team, with the view to bring on some of the young riders. The first MX2 rider is Conrad Mewse and he has tested the new 2018 bikes and I was told he was really on it. We have had a reputation of bringing riders through and the next thing they move to the factory teams. We will try that with him, no pressure, the right encouragement and the right tools to do the job, with that the results should come. We have a list of other MXGP and MX2 riders and mechanics who want to come to work with us. It’s a team’s market at the moment. KTM want us to bring on the younger riders and that is what we will do.”

No doubt with Irwin and Mewse racing in the KTM UK colours, there could be a surprise or two in both MXGP and MX2, as both are young talents, who will be desperate to show the older more experienced riders that they can run with anyone on their day.