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As the year is coming to an end, it’s time to move our sights into the 2024 season. And with the excellent riding and a natural partnership we’ve fostered with the Swedish talent Alvin Östlund through the season, always improving and finishing multiple times inside the Top 10 of the MXGP, it’s only natural for us to continue our work together with Alvin.

Johan Westermark (JWR Honda Racing Team Manager):
"Having Alvin on board with us has been nothing less than great, and it is with joy that I get to announce signing with him for another year. Hard-working, intelligent and strong rider who fits the team, and brought us excellent results. I’m excited to get started with 2024 on our Hondas”. 

Patrik Erlandsson (JWR Honda Racing Team Coordinator):
“We had a brilliant season, pushing through the 20 races in the MXGP with Alvin, finding small gains everywhere throughout the season and ending with speed that at times brought Alvin inside the Top 10. Looking forwards to pushing for more."

Alvin Östlund (JWR Honda Racing MXGP Rider):
“I had an excellent year with JWR Honda Racing, feeling right at home with a Swedish team. I’ve felt happy and comfortable on the bike, and feel like I’m coming from a great year and now even more comfortable sticking with the crew I know. Working with Johan has been great and we’re looking to make 2024 even better”.

For any inquiries, you can email Patrik Erlandsson at info@westmx.se or Niklas Hampinen at photo@niklashampinen.com

Photo Credit: Niklas Hampinen
 

Ruben Fernandez had an action-packed debut season with Team HRC, winning his first MXGP race in Argentina and also landing on the podium numerous times throughout 2023. However, the young Spaniard isn’t satisfied and is aiming to go even better when the 2024 World Motocross Championships started again in March.

Photo Credit: Team HRC

There is no question, long before Jeffrey Herlings collected his five Motocross World Championship, The Netherlands depended on a handful of riders to hand them Grand Prix glory. One of those riders was Kees Van Der Ven, multiple Grand Prix winners in all three classes, although a World title didn’t come his way as a racer, it did years later as a team manager.

“After my own career,” Van Der Ven told old friend and Dutch journalist Harry Van Hemmen recently. “I had a role with the Chesterfield Team and their rider Pedro Tragter, who became 125cc world champion in Australia, but my part was limited. Pedro worked closely with his father Hans, and they formed a strong duo. Grant Langston also had his father by his side, but he was very hard on his son and rarely satisfied. It was always about first place, and they reached the world title with us and then continued in America. Erik Eggens was also in our team at the time, and he became third in 2001. Erik was also a rider with a fanatic father next to him. Steve Ramon became our second world champion in 2003. And Ben Townley became the third 125cc world champion in our CHAMP KTM Team in 2004. He wanted to be the fastest on every track in every training- I worked closely with him.”

Van Der Ven is a quiet man, a man who doesn’t enjoy the limelight and preferred to just sit back and do the work behind the scenes. It was little surprised when he mentioned this to Van Hemmen in a recent interview.

“I was certainly not a team manager who wanted to be in the spotlight. Who had the loudest voice after the race. Who came into the picture every race to prove his value for the sponsors and visited KTM every week. We worked with three people on the circuits: I walked around and looked at what could be better lines than the rider used. And how the engine sounded and whether the suspension was correct. Then I consulted with my closest team members, my brother Toon for the suspension and Harry Nolte who prepared the engines. Together we came up with the best bike for our riders. Jocke Karlsson was a rider who apparently took notice where I stood in the crowd. When I pointed out a better line, he almost ran over my toes with an immediate reaction.”

Now retired in Portugal, this quiet Dutchman remains a very important part of the Dutch motocross history and no doubt, while his Grand Prix victories remain his highest personal achievement, his team manager skills will always be where he collected MX World Championships.

Photo Credit:Keith Nunns 

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 14 December 2023 — Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to unveil the beginning of a new collaboration with Weezevent, a leading ticketing and spectators management platform.

This partnership was announced and presented during the Organizer’s Meeting in Liverpool last week and marks another step towards the global MXGP fan experience strategy to create a one stop shop for all the users worldwide. 

Their intuitive platform aims to become the exclusive MXGP ticketing portal, streamlining the ticket purchase process and experience for the fans.

Infront Moto Racing and Weezevent express mutual excitement about this collaboration, recognising the shared commitment to providing fans with an exceptional and accessible motocross experience.

Visit the newly opened Weezevent powered ticket shops of Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and MXGP VIP to secure your ultimate motocross experience.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 13 December 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is happy to announce that the tickets for the MXGP of Switzerland are now available online!

Prepare yourself for an exciting experience as Frauenfeld hosts the FIM Motocross World Championshipfor the second consecutive year on 24^th and 25^th of August.

The triumphant return to the calendar last season on a brand-new track at Frauenfeld displayed an incredible show. In MXGP, Maxime Renaux secured victory ahead of Jorge Prado and Romain Febvre, while in MX2, Thibault Benistant continued the French success, finishing first ahead of Andrea Adamo and Kay de Wolf.

The MXGP and MX2 classes will be joined by the EMX250 along with the EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the excitement at the MXGP of Switzerland for the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship. Secure your tickets now! HERE!
Bonus: Every spectators will get 20% discount on the MXGP-TV season's package including the 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Considering an upgrade to VIP? Elevate your experience with the VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass - available HERE!

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 12 December 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is excited to announce that tickets for the upcoming MXGP of Spain on March 23rd and 24th are now available!

The Intu Xanadú – Arroyomolinos circuit will host the Spanish Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the fifth time. Don't miss the opportunity to witness an exhilarating Grand Prix filled with passionate fans cheering for their favourite MX heroes.

In 2023, Jeffrey Herlings made history by securing his GP win #102 in Spain, surpassing Stefan Everts' record. The ‘bullet’ won in front Mattia Guadagnini and local hero Ruben Fernandez. In MX2, Simon Laengenfelder emerged as a perfect winner, with 1-1 finish ahead of Jago Geerts and Andrea Adamo.

Joining the MXGP and MX2 classes is the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship, featuring local hero and 2023 Vice WMX Champion Daniela Guillen, along with the EMX250 class.

Don't miss out on the action at the MXGP of Spain – secure your tickets now!
Bonus: Every spectators will get 20% discount on the MXGP-TV season's package including the 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Click HERE for more details on VIP Gold Skybox packages and elevate your MXGP experience.

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New book coming out about Jago Geerts's last season in MX2! 

Jago Geerts:

"The book ‘Roller Coaster’ is about my last and turbulent season in MX2. The book has a hard cover and counts 236 pages full of interesting opinions of people with whom I worked closely in 2023. I tell my story of each Grand Prix throughout the book that is full of beautiful photography. It is my first book but I’m very proud of the result. The dimensions of the book are 288 mm H and 230 mm W."

The texts in the book are in Dutch, French and English.

You can pre-order the book on www.jagogeerts.com
 

Monaco (Principality of Monaco) ) 7 December 2023 – The 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship is gearing up for an exciting year with an enhanced calendar that includes three thrilling rounds, one in Turkiye and two in Scandinavia.

The 2024 edition will begin on the 9th & 10th of March at Kayseri-Erciyes in Turkiye. Organized by Anadolu Motor ve Doga Sporlari Kulubu and Türkiye Motorcycling Federation and widely supported by the Kayseri institutions, the event will bring the world's best snowcross riders together at Mount Erciyes with Kayseri Snowcross Center being the most important winter sports center in Turkiye. Originally set to host the 2023 FIM SNX World Championship, Kayseri-Erciyes had to postpone until 2024 due to the disruption caused by the terrible earthquake that happened in February 2023.

Following Turkiye, the first of the Scandinavian races will begin on the 13th & 14th of April in Finland. While the venue is yet to be announced, the first race is guaranteed to set the tone for a couple of outstanding events. A week later, on the 20th & 21st of April, SNX riders will cross the border into the picturesque landscapes of Kirkenes, Norway in a big SNX finale. 

Adding to the anticipation, the SNX Women World Cup has been elevated to the FIM Women's SnowCross World Championship, starting from the upcoming season. Therefore, along with the FIM SNX World Championship, the FIM WSNX World Championship will run along both Scandinavian rounds. Both men and women athletes will compete in Finland and Sweden for the mighty win.

Hosting the 2023 Snowcross World Championship, Kirkenes delivered a spectacular winter event that captivated fans and showcased the thrilling nature of this winter motorsport.

The 2023 FIM SNX World Championship edition in Kirkenes allowed for two days of pure winter motorsport thrill, providing spectators with a spectacular freestyle snowcross show and amazing racings attracting a multitude of fans who came to cheer up and support their favourite riders.

Building on the success of the previous year, the 2024 SNX World Championship is set to be a bigger show with the inclusion of more races. This expansion not only elevates the competition but also offers a larger platform for SNX, providing a global showcase for every Snowcross rider.

Additionally a new sleek SNX Logo was unveiled at the Organisers Meeting earlier this month creating a brand new SNX identity. All of these innovations will help to increase the visibility of SNX worldwide as the 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship promises to be an unmissable event on the international sports calendar.

2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship Dates: 
 

• 9-10 March - Kayseri-Erciyes, Turkiye
• 13-14 April - TBA, Finland
• 20-21 April - Kirkenes, Norway

A document dedicated to the participating riders in the 2024 FIM Snowcross World Championship will be shortly sent out.

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 December 2023 – Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to announce that tickets for the MXGP of Czech Republic are now on sale. 

Don't miss the opportunity to witness the world's top riders battling it out for the FIM Motocross World Championship at the historic Loket circuit on 20th and 21st of July

Since 1995, Loket's classic hard pack circuit has been a staple in the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar, providing a stage for incredible action over the years. The 2023 Czech Grand Prix delivered intense racing, with Romain Febvre seizing victory ahead of Jorge Prado and Jeremy Seewer in the MXGP category, without forgetting a race win by Calvin Vlaanderen. In MX2, Jago Geerts claimed the win, with Simon Längenfelder and Kay de Wolf securing 2nd and 3rd place on the podium, respectively.

Beyond the MXGP and MX2 races, Loket will host the final rounds of the supporting classes of EMX65, EMX85, and the unique round of EMX2T over the same weekend.

Ensure you're part of the excitement and witness the crowning of the 2024 MXGP of Czech Republic champion by securing your tickets HERE!

Upgrade your experience with the VIP GOLD Skybox pass, granting access to the most exclusive areas of the venue, the best views, and the VIP Gold Skybox Restaurant. Elevate your motocross adventure – learn more about VIP tickets HERE!

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JK Racing Yamaha is excited to announce the team lineup for the upcoming season thanks to the support of Yamaha Motor Italia.

JK Racing Yamaha will head into the 2024 season with a full line up to compete the MXGP World Championship as well as the EMX125 class with a combination of experienced riders and promising newcomers.

Isak Gifting will lead the way as he’ll compete the whole FIM Motocross World Championship making his debut in MXGP class on March the 10th in Patagonia-Argentina, alongside Gifting a second Swedish rider is proudly announced as Anton Nagy will make his MXGP appearance at all European rounds of the MXGP class.

With two riders joining the team in the premier class, JK Racing Yamaha will attack the 2024 series making his mark in the challenging MXGP class. 

Additionally Giorgio Orlando, the winner of the 2023 YZ125 bLU cRU Masterclass will take the challenge to compete in the EMX125 category while Manuel Iacopi continues his journey with JK Racing Yamaha for the tenth consecutive season. Iacopi now test development rider, significantly contributes to the success of the team and will also line up as wild card at selected rounds of MXGP.

JK Racing Yamaha, managed by Riccardo and Giuliano Boschi, is committed to success for the 2024 season. 

Copyright photos: JK Racing Yamaha