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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 11 April 2017 – Youthstream is pleased to announce FM Racing will continue to be a partner of MXGP for the 2017 season. With the renewal of the agreement, FM Racing will advertise on the track as well as a in the paddock with a racing service area during the European rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. In addition, FM Racing will have an increased presence in the paddock village at all the Italian rounds where they will sell FM Racing merchandise.

FM Racing is an Italian based company specialized in motocross and enduro apparel, Gunner handlebars, spare parts, replica plastics, custom jersey and pants. Youthstream is very proud to have them onboard as a partner of MXGP for another year.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 07 April 2017 - Youthstream is proud to announce that the forty-third issue of the MXGP Mag is now online. This month it features Julien Lieber on the cover as the rider of the month and it includes the best of the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina and Leon-Mexico.

On the #43 Issue of the MXGP Mag there’s a throwback to the past with a feature on Dave Strijbos and an article on André Malherbe and the 1980 Honda

Click here to read the forty-third issue of MXGP Mag or download it for FREE on Apple Store or Google Play.

Those users who have already downloaded the other issues on their iOs device can automatically download the forty-third issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this new app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid

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For Suzuki factory rider Kevin Strijbos the start of the 2017 season has seen him be consistent, without setting the world on fire. The oldest and most experienced rider in the MXGP series, knows that his time in Grand Prix is getting closer and closer to ending, and after 15 years on the grand prix trail, he would love to add to his already impressive list of six GP victories.

In eighth place in the MXGP points standings, the Belgian veteran scored 19 points in the opening round in Qatar, followed that with a solid 15 points in the single moto in round two in Indonesia, and then scored 22 points in both Argentina and Mexico.

Last weekend in Mexico his Saturday went well with a seventh-place finish, but Strijbos knows with a little luck, and a better start, he can run up front. The speed of those early laps catching him out.

“My start was pretty good (on Saturday),” Strijbos said. “It was a nice improvement, but I messed-it-up in the next few corners, going from fourth or fifth to 10th or something. It’s a pity as the speed was there, I felt good, it’s just a weak point for me it seems, these first few corners. I just have to work on that.

Due to sickness, lacking strength, Strijbos did well to finish with two times 10^th and end the day 10^th overall, but he wasn’t happy at all with the performance.

“It was a bad day at the office. I didn’t feel good all weekend, I think I got sick from the plane journey and with the altitude that makes it worse too, but I don’t want to sound like I’m making excuses. I just had no energy in both races. The RM-Z450WS was running good, the team did a great job getting that ready. It’s just a shame I couldn’t pay them back with the results. The first few laps again, I’m still struggling in the beginning, I’m trying my best to do well but whatever I seem to do, it ends up being the wrong choice.”

For now, the Belgian wants to recover from his sickness, get back to his girlfriend and new born child, and experience a little more home cooking and enjoy his racing a little more.

 “It should be good when we get back to Europe, we can go in my camper to the races and my girlfriend and child can come and it just feels a bit more like home at the tracks. Hopefully this will turn it around for me, I feel like I’m close, I just need to get it done.”

So, it’s onto Trentino in Italy next, and while Strijbos should be happy with his consistency, he would also like to fight for moto wins and GP victories, just as he did in Lommel last year.

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With the opening four fly away rounds in Qatar, Indonesia, Argentina and Mexico now out of the way, as the riders prepare for the European leg of the FIM Motocross World Championship, we thought it might be an idea to ask some of the riders of their experiences on these trips.

American rider Thomas Covington, from the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory team, won last weekend in Mexico, and he loves the fly-away events, while he didn’t love all the stops, he did try and learn from his travels.

“I think Indonesia was the one that stood out the most" Covington said "it was a new place and I had never been there before. The weather was unfortunate and unlucky, I will remember that one for a while. I have never ridden a track that was so gnarly. Qatar and Argentina, I like both those tracks and Argentina is my favourite Grand Prix of the year. My dad and I spent a couple of days after the race going fly fishing. We will probably do that again next year. It was a trip of a life-time.”

For HRC Factory rider Evgeny Bobryshev, a travel bug knocked him out between Indonesia and Argentina, but he was still able to put together a podium, finish in round three. Sickness throughout the weekend in Argentina didn’t make the trip as enjoyable as some of his competitors, but he made the most of a bad situation.

“When I got back from Indonesia,” Bobryshev said. “I had one day rest and then on Thursday I tried to ride. I was really feeling bad, I had no energy. On Friday I just spent all day in bed. In the morning, my temperature was 35 and I had no energy, and it was like that until the day before I left for Argentina. So, I was in bed, just visiting doctors and then I had a fever. When I got to Argentina, my energy was feeling better, but then I suddenly had so much pain in my stomach. I called my doctor, who said I should take pain killers. Also, during qualification I had pain in my stomach and I didn’t expect to do so well on Sunday. It’s hard to believe, I didn’t ride for two weeks, I was really sick, and I get on the podium.”

Double GP winner in the MX2 class, Pauls Jonass also loved Argentina, and he spent some quality time before the Grand Prix, just checking out waterfalls and other sights.

“You know,” Jonass said “Going to Argentina I was already excited, because it’s a nice place, nice track and a good organization. We arrived onThursday, so we did some stuff, stayed at the hotel and then went for walk on Friday in the mountains. We really enjoyed it there, I love the place. It’s nice to go so far. I am so happy going there and the nature is so beautiful, I want to go back there.”

Now the riders will head to Pietramurata in Italy, for the fifth round of the MXGP and MX2 championships, and a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the 19-round series.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 6 April 2017 – Youthstream is pleased to welcome a new brand to the solid team of MXGP partners, Mitas. 

Mitas is one of the Europe’s leading motorcycle tire manufactures and its sports roots go back to 1947 when it first started producing motorcycle tires for speedway. Mitas motorcycle tires and tubes are manufactured in production facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovenia. The range includes on-road, trail, off-road, scooter and moped tires.

Endorsed by a number of motorcycle athletes in various disciplines, and with a keen interest in making off-road racing as fun as possible, Mitas will be promoted at the world’s premier motocross championship, MXGP, where they will receive global exposure via panels that are strategically placed around the track at each and every European Round of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship.

David Luongo, Vice – President of Youthstream stated: ‘ It is with great pleasure that Youthstream is welcoming Mitas as a new partner of the MXGP World Championship. This new collaboration is strengthening the visibility and the credibility of motocross around the world’.

Luka Mežan, Mitas Moto Racing & Sponsorship manager, says: “Mitas tires are well known among motocross professionals and enthusiasts alike. And we are proud to say that Mitas’ dedication to motorcycle riders and racers for generations worldwide is now growing even stronger thanks to the partnership with MXGP.”

To get the most updated content about Mitas Moto, follow its Facebook page.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 5 April 2017 – Youthstream is very proud to announce the renewal of the partnership with the Italian region of Trentino for the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Trentino is a truly majestic region of Italy, which is known as a dream location nestled at the base of the Dolomites Mountains, UNESCO world heritage and with Lake Garda. Not only does Trentino boast many stunning landscapes, it also gives importance to local services, infrastructures, traditional dining and cuisines, and all the activities the region allows and offers. Tourism is massive in Trentino with the region offering plenty in terms of accommodation, with outstanding facilities across the board that accommodate all needs and budgets.

The summer season is continually packed with outdoor activities, festivals and sport events such as the MXGP of Trentino, which will take place at Pietramurata the 15^th and 16^th April weekend.

Trentino and its partner Garda Trentino receive worldwide recognition via MXGP with trackside advertising and receiving a vast amount of television coverage at all rounds of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Youthstream Group Vice-President and Head of Operations David Luongo said: "It is a great pleasure to continue our collaboration with the beautiful region of Trentino and Garda Trentino. The MXGP's Grand Prix that takes place in Pietramurata is always considered as one of the most typical and fascinating Grand Prix of the season by the motocross fans who can enjoy outdoors touristic activities with the lake and the mountains, and a huge offer of hotels during the full weekend. On top of that, we always receive fantastic feedbacks from the TV Viewers about the beautiful Alps and the unique visual effect of the circuit background."

The assessor of tourism and promotion of the Province of Trento, Michele Dallapiccola stated: “We are very proud to continue our partnership with Youthstream and be present again at all the rounds of the 2017 Motocross World Championship. Together with Garda Trentino, our partner in this project, we have the possibility to increase considerably our visibility with thousands of passionate fans of Motocross all over the world. Obviously the most important event for us is the round of Pietramurata that represents an honour for Trentino.” Mr. Dallapiccola continued: “I wish to congratulate the Moto Club Arco, which organizes this important event which is important not only on sport level but also as a promotion of this area.”

For more information please visit the website of the Trentino: www.visittrentino.it/sport and their Twitter and Instagram page.

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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 fourth round of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship which was held in Leon, Mexico Team HRC’s Tim Gajser and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin took the FOX holeshots in Race 1 and Race 2 respectively.

Meanwhile in MX2 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass got it in Race 1 and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington took the FOX holeshots in Race 2

Watch the MXGP of Leon, Mexico ‘Fox Holeshot’ films here below.    

MXGP of Leon, Mexico FOX Holeshot MXGP Film

MXGP of Leon, Mexico FOX Holeshot MX2 Film

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

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.

The gates dropped at the MXGP of Leon – Mexico for the 4^th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Team HRC's Tim Gajser and LRT KTM’s Julien Lieber set the fastest lap time for the weekend in MXGP and MX2 respectively.

Please find here below the details:

Tim Gajser: 1:47.972 in lap 9 of Race 1

Julien Lieber: 1:51.172 in lap 10 of Race 1

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