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Welcome to MXGP of Thailand where round two of the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship will take place on an all-new circuit in Nakhonchaisri, Thailand.

Burning rubber, screaming engines and screeching tires attracted some of the best motocross riders in the world today with the temptation of losing traction and getting sideways being too much for the likes of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli, Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev, TM Racing Factory Team’s Davide Guarneri, DP19 Racing Yamaha's David Philippaerts, Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Aleksandr Tonkov, Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM’s Petar Petrov and Monster Energy Kawasaki DRT Racing’s Mel Poccock, just to name a few, as they took Tokoyo Drift, drift racing, to a whole new level here at the Thai MXGP circuit in Nakhonchaisri.

Joining some of Thailands biggest celebrities, who happen to have a passion for speed, engines and motorsport, the national and international press who are here in Nakhonchaisri for MXGP of Thailand were presented with an opportunity to get some unique content as the riders joined the Thai stars to do some skids and burn-outs in drift cars.

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Have you ever wondered “is there more to a Monster Girl than just a pretty face and a hot body?” If you have, problem solved! We, MXGP, have come up with an idea in collaboration with Monster Energy where we will select a Monster Girl from each round of MXGP and ask her a few random questions. The ‘interviewed’ Monster Girl and her answers will be featured on our website every Wednesday following each MXGP round.

At MXGP of Qatar we caught up with Sydney and this is what we asked her:

What inspired you to be a Monster Girl? 

I love to travel. I was working as a grid girl and model when I applied, as I couldn’t wait to travel. Then I met all of the girls and it was awesome! I find motorsport really exciting and can’t wait to do the rest of the MXGP season!

What do you enjoy most about your job? 

Hanging out with the girls, meeting the fans, doing the rig riots, parties, can I say that? Definitely the parties! I also get to do some amazing stuff that I have never done before, like being on the podium or doing the boards for a race final!

Who is your favourite MXGP or MX2 rider and why? 

Ryan Villopoto. I have watched him race in the US and it is amazing to see him racing in person in the MXGP, things are going to be interesting this year!

What is the most random thing that has happened to you as a Monster Girl? 

When I was famous in Italy! I was asked for photos even when out of my Monster Girl uniform, it was amazing, people were coming over to me in the hotel and when we were out eating! So cool, I thought it was a mistake and I looked like someone famous!

To get to know more about your favorite Monster Girl, check out our Monster Girl feature on www.MXGP.com by clicking HERE, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube, your go-to places for instant and up to the minute news and gossip.

NAKHONCHAISRI (Thailand), 05 March 2015 – The second round of the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship will take place this weekend at an all new track and location in Nakhonchaisri, Thailand.

In Thailand, True Vision broadcasts the entire FIM Motocross World Championship while FOX Sports covers all of Asia. This weekend, True Vision will broadcast all races from MXGP of Thailand LIVE while the rest of Asia can view both MXGP races LIVE on FOX Sports 3. 

MXGP of Thailand can also be viewed LIVE and OnDemand on www.MXGP-TV.com. MXGP-TV will stream to any computer, laptop or portable device. All you have to do is click HERE to sign-up or log-in.

Also, don’t forget to check out the 26mn Magazine, which is a filmed production that covers all the action, both on and off the track, with highlights from racing in MXGP and MX2, a GoPro on-board lap of the track, as well as the inside scoop from the pits at each round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 26mn Magazine covering MXGP of Thailand will be screened on Tuesday March 10^th at 23:30 (CET) on Eurosport International.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch MXGP of Thailand and click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

Local time here in Thailand is GMT+7.

THAILAND 

TRUE VISION – LIVE 

Sunday 8 March - 12:00 local time (5:00 GMT – 6:00 CET) - MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March - 13:00 local time (6:00 GMT – 7:00 CET)- MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March - 15:00 local time (8:00 GMT – 9:00 CET) - MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March - 16:00 local time (9:00 GMT – 10:00 CET) -MXGP Race 2 

ASIA 

FOX Sports Asia – LIVE 

Sunday 8 March - 13:00 local time (6:00 GMT – 7:00 CET)  - MXGP Race 1  

Sunday 8 March - 16:00 local time (9:00 GMT – 10:00 CET) - MXGP Race 2 

USA

CBS Sports Network - DELAYED

Sunday 8 March: MXGP Race 2 - 07.00 pm EST (4.00 pm PST)

Sunday 8 March: MX2   Race 2 - 11.00pm EST (8.00 pm PST)

MIDDLE EAST – AFRICA 

BeIn Sports – LIVE 

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

EUROPE 

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 10 March - 23:30 CET - 26mn magazine 

MOTORS TV – LIVE 

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

ITALY 

ITALIA 2- LIVE  

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

FRANCE

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 10 March - 23:30 CET – 26mn magazine 

MOTORS TV- LIVE 

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

PORTUGAL

Sport TV- LIVE  

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV- LIVE 

Sunday 8 March – 06:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 07:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 8 March – 09:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 8 March – 10:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

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

TIMETABLE

Saturday: WMX Free Practice 10:15; MX2 Free Practice 10:45; MXGP Free Practice 11:15; WMX Time Practice 12:25; MX2 Time Practice 13:00; MXGP Time Practice 13:35; WMX Race 1 14:50; MX2 Qualifying Race 15:40; MXGP Qualifying Race 16:30.

Sunday: WMX Warm up 10:00; MX2 Warm up 10:20; MXGP Warm up 10:40; WMX Race 2 11:25; MX2 Race 1 12:15; MXGP Race 1 13:15; MX2 Race 2 15:10; MXGP Race 2 16:10.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Thailand

Earlier this evening representatives of Youthstream, the FIM, the organizers of Thai MXGP and some Thai authorities uniquely welcomed a handful of the worlds fastest riders and international press to MXGP of Thailand 2015.

Taking place at the breath-taking Woodland Museum and Resort in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, Rockstar Energy Suzuki riders Kevin Strijbos, Glenn Coldenhoff and Jeremy Seewer, TM Racing Factory Team’s David Guarneri, Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM’s Shaun Simpson, Petar Petrov and Ben Watson, Team Assomotor Honda’s Alessandro Lupino and Kei Yamamoto, 24MX Honda Racing’s Filip Bengtsson, Wilvo Forkrent KTM’s Steven Frossard, J-Tech Honda Racing's Jens Getteman and DP19 Racing Yamaha’s David Philippaerts, were able to admire the hand crafted sculptures of the wooden village inside a stunning temple and museum before sitting down to some delicious Thai cuisine.

The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from the MXGP of Thailand Organizer Mr. Kraitos Wongsawan followed by a speech of welcome from the Sport Authority of Thailand’s Director of Sport Development Division Mr. Wiboon Champangeun. The Mayor of Nakhonchaisi also took to the stage to express his excitement for MXGP of Thailand followed by a few words from FMSCT President, Mr. Thongchai Wongsawan.

After the Thai associates had spoken everyone in attendance was treated to a fascinating tour of Woodland Fantasia, a museum of incredible hand carved wooden sculptures and art before sitting down to enjoy a delicious Thai meal.

Closing out the lovely evening of Thai food and culture, Youthstream CEO Mr. Daniele Rizzi shared his thanks and excitement for the future of motocross in Asia before handing the mic over to FIM/CMS President Mr. Tony Skillington who wrapped things up.

After what was a lovely evening here in Thailand, we look forward to the up coming events here at MXGP of Thailand.

Click here and check out all the photos of the event

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NAKHONCHAISRI (Thailand), 04 March 2015 - Last weekend the season opener of MXGP took place in Losail, Qatar, where Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings made perfect starts to their 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship campaigns with double race victories.

This weekend round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place at the all new track and location in Nakhonchaisri, Thailand, where intense heat and humidity will be a factor in the overall performances of the riders.

Built on a small road race circuit MXGP’s in-house track builder has said the track is different to most other tracks he works with on the calendar, it will be tight and technical yet relatively fast. Meanwhile also taking place this weekend, and for the first time ever within Asia, the second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will commence where Team One One Four’s Livia Lancelot will be looking to remain unbeaten.

Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl will want to continue his streak of domination. Nagl is confident, his team told us that he has the fastest bike on the line, which can’t really be questioned after he pulled off two FOX Holeshots last weekend, followed by total domination of both MXGP races. Life will be made difficult for the rest of the MXGP contenders if the German is not beaten to the FOX Holeshot line this weekend.

Meanwhile a bogging engine robbed Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s title threat Clement Desalle of a race win on Thai soil last year. This year, given everything runs fine and dandy, Desalle could quite easily land on the top step of the podium.

Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin is on a mission to uncork as many bottles of bubbles as he can this year. The Frenchman is not shy in admitting he definitely prefers life on the top step and as always, he stands a good chance.

As for Antonio Cairoli, heat has never been an issue in the past for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider who has won four from four FIM MXGP World Championship races out here in Thailand. With the track being described as ‘tight’ it may just work in favor of the eight-time FIM Motocross World Champion who is one of a handful of riders opting to race a 350cc engine over the typical 450cc.

Thailand was the start of a chain of back-to-back podiums for Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Jeremy Van Horebeek last year. The Belgian finished third overall at MXGP of Thailand in 2014 and is determined to perform just as good, if not better, this time round, so keep an eye on that number 89 blue machine.

This weekend will be very interesting for Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ryan Villopoto who was clearly disappointed with his performance last weekend. The track here in Nakhonchaisri is 100% new, which means it will be a completely even playing field for everyone racing. The American star should, technically, feel at home in terms of heat and humidity this weekend, which could also work in his favor.

2014 MXGP of Thailand MXGP Top 3

1. Antonio Cairoli

2. Clement Desalle

3. Jeremy Van Horebeek

It’s hard to bet against Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings who has a 100% strike rate in Thailand. The Bullet is still unbeaten on Asian soil and even though he claims he is only riding to 60% of his ability, he is still mega fast and will be hard to top.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis looked super quick last weekend. The Frenchman is riding strong at the moment and if he can keep his bike rubber side down, as in stay on it, he is probably the man closest to the speed of Jeffrey Herlings.

Meanwhile, last weekend’s most impressive performer Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Julien Lieber will be out to prove he’s got the goods to be there every weekend. In the press conference last Saturday, the Belgian was very modest in saying “It will be difficult to do the same again in Thailand, but I will try my best”. It will be cool to see him do well.

Another guy capable of footing it up front is Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser. Gajser hauls around the track and like Ferrandis, if he can remain mistake free, will also be a firm podium contender.

Last weekend’s fifth place finisher in MX2, Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Aleksandr Tonkov can also run the pace when he is fit and healthy. Unfortunately, we ran into the Russian at the airport in Bangkok where he told us he is struggling with a shoulder injury.

Lastly, it was not an ideal start to the season for Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jordi Tixier who more or less missed his opportunity to capitalize on Jeffrey Herlings’ lack of preparation last weekend in Qatar. The defending champion is already 23 points down on the red plate holder, Herlings, as we approach the second round of the championship, so he will definitely need to be pulling something out of the bag this weekend if he is to stand a chance at retaining his MX2 crown.

2014 MXGP of Thailand MX2 Top 3

1. Jeffrey Herlings

2. Glenn Coldenhoff

3. Max Anstie

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

TIMETABLE

Saturday: WMX Free Practice 10:15; MX2 Free Practice 10:45; MXGP Free Practice 11:15; WMX Time Practice 12:25; MX2 Time Practice 13:00; MXGP Time Practice 13:35; WMX Race 1 14:50; MX2 Qualifying Race 15:40; MXGP Qualifying Race 16:30.

Sunday: WMX Warm up 10:00; MX2 Warm up 10:20; MXGP Warm up 10:40; WMX Race 2 11:25; MX2 Race 1 12:15; MXGP Race 1 13:15; MX2 Race 2 15:10; MXGP Race 2 16:10.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Thailand

Ticket sales for MXGP of Argentina are now on sale!

MXGP of Argentina is round three of the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship and will take place at the all new circuit and location of Neuquen, Argentina.

Take advantage of the great locations MXGP season 2015 has to offer. We look forward to seeing you there! Click HERE to buy tickets for MXGP of Argentina, or look on the calendar feature on www.MXGP.com to find your closest round. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the ‘tickets’ button which lies beneath each round of MXGP on the calendar located right hand side of the screen.

MXGP-TV’s 26mn Magazine is a filmed production that covers all of the action, both on the track and off with highlights from racing in both MXGP and MX2 categories, a GoPro on-board lap of the track as well as the inside scoop from inside the paddock at each round of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

In this episode of the 26mn Magazine, we cover the star lit season opener which took place on the spectacular flood-lit circuit of Losail, Qatar. It was the only night race of the season and the moment we had all been waiting for with American multi-time champion Ryan Villopoto taking to the FIM Motocross World Championship for the first time in his career.

With riders switching teams, changing numbers and new young talent in MX2, we show you who is who in the MX2 class this season, while our awesome new MXGP-TV presenter Lisa Leyland caught up with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings. It also features a GoPro lap of the track with the former two-time FIM MX2 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings and the defending MX2 champion Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jordi Tixier.

Don’t miss this episode, it is a MUST-SEE! Log in to www.MXGP-TV.com to watch or tune into Eurosport on Tuesday 03 March at midnight 00:00 (CET).