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The final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship inaugurated earlier this evening with a massive signing session at Charparral Motorsports in San Bernardino, which was presented by Tom White who spoke to a bunch of the main riders, and also gave the fans a summary of the action packed MXGP season with the assistance of MXGP’s own Paul Malin.

The signing session featured most of the world’s fastest dirt bike riders, Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings, Antonio Cairoli, Jorge Prado and Glenn Coldenhoff, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac, Chris Alldredge, Arnaud Tonus, Austin Forkner, Clement Desalle and Jordi Tixier, Suzuki World’s Kevin Strijbos, Jeremy Seewer, Bas Vaessen and Arminas Jasikonis, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Max Nagl, Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin and Evgeny Bobryshev, Kemea Yamaha’s Valentin Guillod, Benoit Paturel and Brent Van Doninck, Wilvo Virus Performance KTM’s Shaun Simpson, Wilvo Standing Construct’s Alvin Ostlund, TM Factory Racing’s Samuele Bernardini, Assomotor Honda’s Alessandro Lupino and Kei Yamamoto and the 2016 WMX World Champion Livia Lancelot are some of the headlining names that were there.

After a fun evening at the impressive mega store where loads of fans came out to have their posters, helmets and T-Shirts signed, we’re all set for the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Monster Energy MXGP of The USA, which will burst into life tomorrow at the iconic Glen Helen Raceway.

Did you see the battle between Cooper Webb, Jeffrey Herlings and Austin Forkner last weekend at The Dirt Track, Charlotte Motor Speedway?

Watch it here:

Glen Helen (USA), 9 September 2016 – Youthstream is glad to announce today that the FIM World Motocross Championship has found an additional and prestigious platform in the North American Television scenery with a freshly formalized multi-year partnership with premium sports Television broadcaster, beIN SPORTS USA.

beIN SPORTS USA, which broadcasts in the United States and Canada both in English and Spanish languages, will air the Youthstream produced “Behind the Gate” show that highlights each stop of the FIM World Motocross Championship and the Monster Energy SMX Riders’ and Manufacturers’ Cup.

Thanks to this partnership with beIN SPORTS USA, the North American TV spectators will be able to get a privileged insight view both in front and behind of the FIM MX2 and MXGP classes.

The 30-minute “Behind the Gate” show will air within days from each event, programming schedule will be available shortly.

"Already broadcasting the top three road racing events in the world—MotoGP™, MotoAmerica, and WorldSBK—beIN SPORTS is excited to bring motorsports fans more programming with the premiere of ‘Behind the Gate,’” said Antonio Briceño, Deputy Managing Director at beIN SPORTS. “This partnership with the FIM World Motocross Championship showcases our commitment to providing our loyal viewers the best in sports and we look forward to enhancing our robust motorsports programming line-up.”

About beIN SPORTS USA

Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing global sports network in the U.S. and is offered on 9 of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, NASL, and CONMEBOL/CONCACAF/CAF World Cup Qualifiers, as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven to fans of motorsports, tennis, rugby, boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA) and volleyball, among others. With the recent addition of Conference USA coverage, beIN SPORTS will also broadcast College Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Soccer, Baseball, Softball and Volleyball. Thru beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet or smart phone.

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Youthstream

FIM

beIN SPORTS

GLEN HELEN (USA), 9 September 2016 - Youthstream and Milestone announce that the MXGP2 – The Official Motocross Videogame Compact is now available digital on PlayStation®Store (19,99€) and STEAM™(9,99€).

The Compact edition of MXGP2 offers the chance to experience and play the main contents of the game for a more affordable price. The MXGP2 – The Official Motocross Videogame Compact includes the following contents:

• Offline: Grand Prix and Championship
• Online: Online Grand Prix
• Contents: MXGP Riders, all the tracks from the 2015 season

MXGP2 – The Official Motocross Videogame is developed by Milestone S.r.l., Italy’s leading videogame developer for consoles and PC, and the world’s foremost developer of videogames dedicated to the world of motorcycling.

Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MXGPVideogame, on the official YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/MXGPVideogame, check out #MXGPVideogame, or visit the site www.mxgpvideogame.com.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

Milestone

GLEN HELEN (USA), 09 September 2016 - Jeffrey Herlings. The name almost says it all. At the ripe age of twenty-one years old Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings is already a motocross legend. The Flying Dutchman, who has been nicknamed ‘The Bullet’ due to his insane ability to ride sand, claimed his third MX2 world title last weekend at the Monster Energy MXGP of America’s, and never has a title been more deserved. ‘The Bullet’ has led a whopping 348 laps this year from a possible 608, and the only reason he hasn’t led more is because he missed three rounds of the championship due to a broken collarbone. He started in 28 races, and won 25 of them. He has raced 14 grand prix this year, and won 13 of them. He has a perfect podium streak, out of the 28 races he has entered; he has never finished outside of the top three.

The small town kid from Geldrop, The Netherlands, already sits third on the All-Time Wins list, behind Stefan Everts and Antonio Cairoli, with 60 prix wins to his name. Cairoli has 77, while Everts has 101.

Looking at Herlings dominance nowadays, it’s hard to believe he didn’t have an extremely glamorous amateur career, but he has the heart and determination of a true champion, and has persevered through the good times and the bad to achieve all that he has.

Although he won his first national championship on a 65cc back in 2002, when he was eight years old, it wasn’t until 2006 before he made an appearance on the international stage.

At 13 years old, in 2006, he tested his skills against the best in Europe when he entered the European EMX85 Class, and while it’s hard to believe now, he only finished twelfth.

The promising young Dutchman went back to the drawing board and pushed his Suzuki RM85cc back to the line in 2007, where he managed to ride the wheels off of it for fourth in the EMX85 championship. That same year, he tried his hand against the best youngsters in the world at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship where he finished sixth.

In 2008, Herlings made himself a household name after he dominated both the European Championship and the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in the 85cc class. Following that success, The Bullet parked his little wheels and didn’t even bother with the 125cc. His became a man in a hurry and jumped straight on a 250cc four-stroke.

In 2009, the fourteen year old star on the rise took a leap of faith and entered the most difficult amateur series in the world, the European Championship EMX250, where he took to riders much older than him, and finished second overall. It was outstanding, and from that year forward he was touted to be the next big thing, which is why he didn’t waste any time in entering the FIM MX2 World Championship, in 2010.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Herlings was the youngest rider racing the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2010 where he finished sixth place in his rookie season, at fifteen years old! As he got bigger, he got faster and in 2011 he finished second in the MX2 world championship before dominating the championship in 2012 where he claimed his first ever world title with two rounds to go, an achievement which was repeated in 2013 when he added to his net worth with another world title.

In 2014, The Bullet was all about the numbers, and was gunning for the three-peat, which was bought to a holt after he crashed and broke his femur at a charity event where he was riding an 85cc for fun. It was quite possibly the most heart-breaking defeat in the world. He finished second that despite winning 12 grand prix’.

After a troublesome winter, Herlings rode a roller coaster to hell in 2015. He was still the most dominant rider in the class and the easy bet for the title, but lady-luck was nowhere in sight that season, and he broke his collarbone and almost lost a finger before ending his season for good at the thirteenth round when he had a small crash and got pummeled by his teammate which broke his hip.

This year, 2016, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s MX2 star was fit and healthy and despite a minor hiccup where he broke his collarbone at a national race, which sidelined him for three rounds of the world championship, he finally managed to get the job done at penultimate round of the 2016 FIM MX2 World Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, America.

It was a fitting end to his lighter bike days, as the three-time world champ has already announced that he will move up to the premier class, MXGP, in 2017.

Click HERE to watch the video of Jeffrey Herlings as 2016 MX2 World Champion

Nationality Dutch

Place of birth Geldrop

Date of birth (d/m/y) 12/09/1994

Website www.jeffreyherlings.eu

First GP raced 2010 Grand Prix of Bulgaria, Sevlievo, MX2

World Titles   3 (MX2)

First World Title 2012, MX2

GP wins 60 (MX2)

First GP win   2010 Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Valkenswaard, MX2

Last GP win    2016, MXGP of The Netherlands, Assen, MX2

2016 position in the Championship 1/MX2; Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Other results

Updated at the Monster Energy MXGP of Americas, Charlotte, 3^rd September 2016

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

The Official Timetable as well as the Entry Lists for the Monster Energy MXGP of USA, which will take place in Glen Helen this weekend, 10th and 11th Septemeber are online and can be download here below. 

TIMETABLE

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

GLEN HELEN (United States of America), 07 September 2016 - FOX Racing offered its support to the promotion of motocross back in 2013 when they became a partner of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Over the years, the brand’s relationship with Youthstream, the promoters of MXGP, has gone from strength to strength which is why the two parties have decided to extend their agreement for another three years.

In the light of this agreement, FOX will continue to equip MXGP’s staff and crew with the innovative ‘tech’ line of clothing that incorporates function, durability and comfort without sacrificing style, and they will also continue the unique ‘FOX Holeshot’ Competition that runs across the entire MXGP season. The way it works is 1 point is awarded for each race holeshot. The one who has the most points in MXGP at the end of the season will win the grand prize of €10,000 while the one with the most points in MX2 will win the grand prize of €5,000.

From 2017 onwards, FOX will be looking to strengthen its presence in the MXGP paddock by offering customers and fans a unique experience through different types of activations.

David Luongo, Youthstream’s Director said: “Youthstream is delighted to continue the partnership with Fox Racing. We are sharing the same vision for the development of our sport and the fact that the FIM MXGP World Championship has an unbelievable potential of growing. We are proud to collaborate with such a global brand for the future in all our events, as the MXGP, the Supermotocross Riders’ Cup and the Motocross of Nations.” 

Matthieu Bazil, Executive Vice President International Fox Head Inc. said, “FOX Racing’s Partnership with MXGP is getting stronger every year. The Holeshot competition became immediately a very exciting, it is an “event in the event”. It is natural for us at FOX Racing to keep investing in making the FOX Holeshot a success.

In the frame of this new agreement, FOX also intends to extend its hospitality capacities and its end consumer activation on site. We are also very pleased to be the chosen equipment provider for the crew working every day at the track and off the track, it validates the quality of the garments we develop for teams and motocross enthusiasts.”

For over 4 decades, Fox Racing has been one of the global leaders in motocross and mountain biking gear and apparel. Fox outfits the world’s best competitive action sport athletes and enthusiasts with products that combine innovation and style, rooted in the brand’s original competitive motocross spirit. The company is based in Irvine, California, with offices, retail stores, and an international roster of sponsored athletes, located around the world. For more information, and to view the full range of Fox products, visit ‪www.foxracing.com. 

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Youthstream

FIM

FOX Racing

GLEN HELEN (United States of America), 07 September 2016 – Youthstream is extremely glad to confirm that the final running of the 2016 FIM Motocross World Championship, held this upcoming weekend at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, California will be broadcast live in U.S. and Canada on CBS Sports Network.

Fans from every corner of North America will be able to follow a 2-hour TV package that will consist with highlights of moto one and live coverage of the final moto of each class: MX2 and MXGP.

The Monster Energy MXGP of the USA will be aired live by CBS Sports Network on Sunday September 11^th at the following times:

MX2 class at 6.00pm EST (3.00pm PST)

MXGP class at 7.00pm EST (4.00pm PST)

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

CBS Sports Network

Monster Energy MXGP of USA