MX2

Nordstrom-Graaf was eager to claim victory in front of his friends and family, but Andrea Adamo was desperate for redemption after suffering from poor luck at the previous fixture. Adamo made his intentions quite clear in the timed qualifying session, which took place on Saturday morning, as he romped to the fastest time and claimed pole position for the fourth time this season. A rather large gap separated Adamo from Rasmus Moen, yet another Swedish star, in second.

Although Adamo had the first pick of the gates, he failed to capture the holeshot in the opening encounter at midday. Toa Kishi burst off of the metal mesh and, consequently, led the field out of the first turn, whilst the three title contenders desperately tried to gain ground through the first couple of corners. Kishi led the field for two official laps, but was then demoted by Adamo and focussed on maintaining a competitive pace in second. The Japanese rider did that successfully and garnered a career-best result.

Nordstrom-Graaf actually started ahead of Adamo, but lost ground to him during an exciting tussle at the beginning of the twenty-minute moto. Adamo took advantage of that golden opportunity, as he managed to break free, whilst Nordstrom-Graaf struggled to move forward on the slick surface and ultimately had to settle for third. Moen chased his fellow countryman across the line in fourth. Kjeld Stuurman, who has been a picture of consistency in recent weeks, completed the top five in what was a fairly quiet ride.

What happened to Luis Outeiro, the rider who sat second in the championship standings entering Uddevalla? ‘47’ started around the top five and was making good progress. A freak issue cost him dearly, however, and left him in seventeenth at the chequered flag. Outeiro lost valuable ground in the title chase, but things could not be closer between the top two. Andrea Adamo and Anton Nordstrom-Graaf are separated by just a single point heading into the second moto at the Swedish Grand Prix.

Andrea Adamo: "I had a good race and a good feeling with my bike, so I am very happy with my result. The track was very difficult too! Thanks to my sponsors, team, family and all of my friends."

Gordon Crockard, Honda Europe Off-Road Manager: "The highlight for me was that Toa Kishi, the Japanese rider, took the holeshot and led for a couple of laps. He then went on to maintain a good race pace and finish second. Andrea Adamo was faster than everyone and deservedly won, which was great. Anton Nordstrom-Graaf, the championship leader and home favourite, was in third place, but I felt that he underperformed a little bit. I expected him to be challenging for the win here. Another promising rider, who impressed me, was Rasmus Moen. Today he had a very good fourth place, which was great to see. I’m looking forward to the race tomorrow, but I hope the weather is kind. Apart from that I’m very impressed. Everyone kept safe, there were no big crashes and a few of the leaders were clearing the big jumps. It was good!"

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Vsevolod Brylyakov has signed on to race a Yamaha YZ250F throughout the 2018 season. The talented Russian will be joining Jago Geerts under the Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 awning where he hopes to achieve the same sort of success that took him to his first Grand Prix podium, which he achieved at the MXGP of Leon in April 2016.

At the tender age of twenty-two-years old, Vsevolod Brylyakov will enter his final year in MX2 with the full-support of the Grand Prix winning team, Kemea Yamaha Official MX2. He will be based in Mol, Belgium, less than 20-minutes from his young teammate, Geerts, and 45-minutes from the team's workshop in Genk.

Brylyakov raced six rounds of the FIM MX2 World Championship this year - of which he posted lap-times inside the top-three in Timed Practice on three occasions - before withdrawing from the series with a shoulder injury. He has since undergone surgery where his shoulder socket has been strengthened and made more secure, and hopes to be back on the bike in November this year.

Vsevelod Brylyakov: "I am really excited to join Kemea Yamaha in 2018. I have been off the bike for quite some time now, so it's exciting to know that when I return I will be joining a new team. It's also really exciting to have factory support for the first time in my career. That's a big thing for me and a big step forward. I can't wait to join Yamaha and start testing and riding with new structure. The team looks really cool and I believe that I can do great things with the YZ250F. When I look at the team, and Yamaha's entire structure, it seems like it is very organised and very professional, and you can see how much the brand is investing and developing inside the paddock at the World Championship. That makes me confident that this is the right team to go to."

Erik Eggens, Yamaha Motor Europe MX Racing Manager: "We're happy to welcome Vsevolod to Yamaha and racing for the Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 team. Vsevolod has proven he has the speed over the last couple of years inside the FIM MX2 World Championship. Unfortunately, injuries have prevented him from achieving the sort of results that reflect his speed. He has been with Yamaha in the past and since then we have been watching his progress. We are confident that with the right support Vsevelod can achieve his goals, he is very motivated and at Kemea he will have the support of a team that has a professional structure and will provide Vsevolod with all of the tools he needs to make the most from his talent. We are looking forward to a solid and succeful 2018."

Hans Corvers, Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 Team Owner: "I'm glad to sign Vsevolod. He has shown that he has the speed and the talent to be at the top of MX2, but for a number of reasons, he has not achieved what he is capable of up until now. I believe that our complete package at Kemea with an extremely good YZ250F, Marnicq Bervoets, Jacky Vimond and all of the crew, we are sure he can achieve some amazing things."

Copyright: Photo: Yamaha Racing

The MXGP of Sweden started of the weekend in style with a media event and autograph session at the Torp Shopping Center near Uddevalla. First was a performance of kids aspiring and training to become motorcycle stuntmen and freestyle riders.

Following the kids performance was an autograph signing with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Jeffrey Herlings, Monster Energy Kawasaki MX2’s Stephen Rubini and Morgan Lesiardo, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie and Conrad Mewse, Wilvo Yamaha MXGP Shaun Simpson, Kemea Yamaha Official Team’s, Benoit Paturel and Alvin Ostlund, Suzuki World MXGP’s Kevin Strijbos and Arminas Jasikonis, Suzuki World MX2’s Jeremy Seewer, Hunter Lawrence and Zach Pichon, Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Darian Sanayei and Scandinavian Racing Sport’s Eddie Hjortmarker and Jonthan Bengtsson, and.

To conclude the event the fans, riders, and media alike were all treated to an entertaining and impressive performance by professional stuntman Elliot Grondahl.

Timetable for the MXGP of Sweden that is taking place in Uddevalla this weekend has been updated.

The new timetable including a unique group of the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing class can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking HERE

(UDDEVALLA) Sweden, 18 August 2017 - After a year away MXGP is ready and excited to get back to racing at the amazing circuit of Uddevalla for the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Points leader and title hopeful, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli is looking to finish his season strong while his KTM teammate Jeffrey Herlings is looking to capitalize on any opportunity to gain points.

The 2017 Swedish GP will receive television coverage from its traditional partners and as usual the GP will be available LIVE to everyone worldwide from Sweden on www.MXGP-TV.com both days, Saturday and Sunday.

In addition you can always watch MXGP’s 26min Behind the Gate in Europe on motorsport.tv & MotorTrend two days after each round of the MXGP series. It can also be viewed in the USA/Canada on BeIn and MAV TV, Finland on MTV 3, Croatia on Kreator TV, South America on FOX Sports, Asia on FOX Sports, China on Fox Sports and SINA, and the Middle East and Africa on BeIn.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch the MXGP of Sweden:

USA- CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 12:00 pm EST (09.00 am PST) Delayed

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2  – 01:00 pm EST (10.00 Am PST) Delayed

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

BELGIUM

PLAY SPORTS 3

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

ÉÉN

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Races highlights – Sportweekend

BULGARIA

BNT HD

Sunday 20 August – MX2 Race 2 – 17:00 Bulgaria time - Live

Sunday 20 August – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 Bulgaria time  - Live

FRANCE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 20:00 CET time – Delayed

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 14:15 CET time – Delayed

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 15:00 CET time – Delayed

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

ITALY

RAI Sports

Thursday 24 August – MXGP Race 2 –18:00 – Delayed

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

SPAIN

Open Sport

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

UK

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 GMT time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 GMT time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 GMT time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 GMT time – Live

BRAZIL

BANDSPORTS

Sunday 20 August – MXGP Race 1 –  09:00 Brazilian time - Live

Sunday 20 August – MXGP Race 2 –  12:15 Brazilian time - Delayed

MIDDLE EAST – AFRICA

BEIN

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 20 August  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET time – Live

ASIA

FOX SPORTS 3

Monday 21 August – MX2 Race 1 – 08:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MXGP Race 1 – 09:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MX2 Race 2 – 10:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MXGP Race 2 – 11:30 Asia time – Delayed

CHINA

STAR Sports 2 China

Monday 21 August – MX2 Race 1 – 08:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MXGP Race 1 – 09:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MX2 Race 2 – 10:30 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 21 August – MXGP Race 2 – 11:30 Asia time – Delayed

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Here below the MXGP-TV LIVE Program and by clicking here you can check the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks

All the photos of the MXGP of Sweden will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: EMX125 Group 1 Free/Timed Practice 08:30; EMX125 Group 2 Free/Timed Practice 09:15; EMX150 Free/Timed Practice 10:00; MX2 Free Practice 11:30; MXGP Free Practice 12:00; EMX125 Last Chance 13:40; MX2 Time Practice 14:15; MXGP Time Practice 14:45; EMX150 Race 1 15:25; MX2 Qualifying Race 16:25; MXGP Qualifying Race 17:10; EMX125 Race 1 17:55.

Sunday: EMX150 Race 2 09:45; MX2 Warm up 10:25, MXGP Warm up 10:45; EMX125 Race 2 11:30; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Sweden

Nicole Zwahlen has been in the sport of motorcycle racing for the last ten years and she was the clerk of the course for the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS.

The role of the Clerk of the course is to oversee the general conduct and control of the event, from the first entry to handling any protests or appeals. The clerk works throughout the entire competition from practice to the final checkered flag.

We took a minute to ask Nicole a couple questions while in Frauenfeld-Gachnang, here is what she had to say:

How did you start your work and why is this your passion?

I started because of my father, he was a racer. First it was for supermoto and ever since I was young I was always at the races.

What did you do at first?

I started working in and organizing supermoto events. I then started working for the federation as a clerk and now I am a member of the Commission of Motocross for the National Federation.

So it has been a long time that you have done this?

Yes, it has been maybe 9 or 10 years now, I don’t really know but it has been a long time.

What about this weekend how was your experience how do feel?

For me it was quite difficult in the beginning because I didn’t know how it all functioned, it was the first time for me in the World Championship. Normally I am at the nationals for motocross and this was completely another thing, useful to learn.

Did you enjoy it?

Yes, with the great team we have and the great preparation it made it easy.

With the 2017 Monster Energy MXGP of USA just two weeks away, it thought it might be a good idea to look at a little history of this important event. Held this year at a brand-new facility for the MXGP series, the WW Ranch complex in Florida will bring together the likes of Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac up against the best in the world.

Of course, it was back in 1973 when America held their first ever 500cc Grand Prix at the famous Carlsbad circuit. The hard pack of Carlsbad held 500cc GP’s from 1973 until 1986, then after missing a year in 1987 it moved to Hollister Hills in 1988 and 89, then the final two being held at Glen Helen in 1991 and 92.

Dutch rider Gerrit Wolsink won a magnificent four times at Carlsbad and is still the winningest rider in the USGP for 500cc bikes. Others to have success in the 500cc USGP were German rider Willy Bauer who won the very first in 1973, Heikki Mikkola who won twice in 1977 and 1978, Marty Moates who was the first ever American winner in 1980, and then the Americans took over, winning seven of the next 11 races.

Jean Michel Bayle capped it off for European riders though, winning the final two at Glen Helen in 1991 and 1992. Eric Geboers was also a two-time winner in 1988 at Hollister Hills and 1990 at Glen Helen.

In 1978 the 250cc class held its first GP at the famous Unadilla circuit and they ran the USGP there 15 times until 1992. Names such as Johnny O’Mara, Ricky Johnson, Bob Hannah and Jeff Stanton had success at Unadilla, with Johnson winning in 1987, 1988, 1989 and Stanton winning in 1990, 1991 and 1992.

The final three 250cc GP’s were run at Budds Creek in Maryland, and in 1993, 94 and 99 Stefan Everts clinched victory in 1993, before finishing equal first in 1999, but losing on a count-back as Kevin Windham won the second moto. Everts went 1-2 and Windham 2-1. The 1994 race went to Yves Demaria of France.

The last 125cc Grand Prix was in 1987 at the Delmont circuit, but prior to that the USGP for 125cc bikes was always held at the famous Lexington circuit. The first was in 1975 and they held it at Lexington in 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 and 81. While it was American Marty Smith who won the first two in 1975 and 1976, Gaston Rahier won in 1977, and then wins went to Broc Glover, Mark Barnett, Johnny O’Mara, Barnett again and Eric Kehoe.

Youthstream knew the importance of the USGP on the world scene, and returned to America after more than a decade with the USGP returning to Glen Helen in 2010, 2011 and 2015, before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway last year.

As mentioned, this year event we head to WW Ranch on Florida, and you can be sure, when the gate drops the best in the world will battle for victory. Just as they did back in the 1970’s and 80s.

Copyright: Photo: WW ranch image

With the Grand Prix of Sweden coming up this weekend, at the beautiful circuit of Uddevalla, we thought it might be an idea to look at their history in the sport. Swedish motocross has always had a special history. It was many years ago that the Swedish riders dominated the sport of motocross.

All the way back to 1957 when Bill Nilsson collected the FIM World 500cc Championship until 1994 when Marcus Hansson won the FIM World 500cc Championship, Swedes were on top of the world or close to it.

Now in 2017 it’s been more than two decades that a rider from Sweden has stood on top of the podium at the end of the season.

Swedish greats such as Bill Nilsson, Sten Lundin, Torsten Hallman, Bengt Aberg, Hakan Andersson, Hakan Carlqvist and Marcus Hansson can enjoy knowing that they held world motocross in the palm of their hand, yet recent years haven’t been so kind to the riders from Sweden.

The greatest of all Torsten Hallman won four FIM Motocross World Championship Titles and took 37 Grand Prix victories. He was also one of the first European riders to head to America to race and win in the 1960’s and 70’s.

While Hallman is known for his pioneering of the sport in America, Sten Lundin and Rolf Tibblin created their own piece of history by winning the FIM Motocross World Championships in the 500cc class in 1959, 1962 and 1962. They also scored 22 GP victories apiece. Like Nilsson, they were the heroes of their time and helped to start the great Swedish domination of the sport in the early days of the FIM Motocross World Championships.

Tall good looking Bengt Aberg, who rode for the Husqvarna factory, won two 500cc World Championships in 1969 and 1970 and like Hallman he travelled the world spreading the word about Grand Prix motocross. He also scored 12 GP wins.

Another Swedish World Champion didn’t come along until 1973 when Hakan Andersson shocked the world by winning the FIM World 250cc Championship. Anderson has been only the fourth rider in ten years to win the 250cc title, (Joel Robert and Hallman won all the 250cc titles from 1962 until 1972, apart from Russian Victor Arbekov who won in 1965). Andersson would win nine Grand Prix’ in his career.

After Andersson, Hakan Carlqvist became the FIM World Motocross Champion in the 250cc class in 1979 and in the 500cc class in 1983. Carlqvist won 20 GPs. The only other Swedish rider to win a FIM Motocross World Championship was Marcus Hansson in 1994. Like Andersson’s victory, this was a shock to the sport, as many expected the young Belgian Joel Smets to win the title. Of course Smets would have to wait a year, as he picked up his first of five World titles in 1995. Hansson won five Grand Prix’.

Since that 1994 championship victory by Hansson, Swedish riders have struggled to be competitive for world championships, and even GP wins have been difficult to find for the Swedes.

Copyright: Photo: MXLarge

The Fox Holeshot award runs across the entire MXGP season. The way it works is 1 point is awarded for each race holeshot. He, who has the most points in MXGP at the end of the season will win the grand prize of €10,000 while he with the most points in MX2 will win the grand prize of €5,000.

At the 15th round of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship which took place in Frauenfeld – Gachnang on August the 13th, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli took the FOX Holeshot in Race 1 and Race 2 respectively.

While in MX2 Class it was Jorge Prado Garcia who took both FOX Holeshots.

Watch the MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS ‘Fox Holeshot’ films here below.    

MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS FOX Holeshot MXGP Film

MXGP of Switzerland Presented by iXS FOX Holeshot MX2 Film