MXGP

This morning took place the ballot to define the starting grid of today’s qualifying races. On pole there will be Guatemala, second United States of America and third Australia, while last year’s winner Team France will start from 8.

Complete results are available here below:

Guatemala

USA

Australia

Iceland

Brazil

Ukrain

Sweden

France

Switzerland

Italy

Japan

Germany

Argentina

Estonia

Ireland

Mexico

Israel

Canada

Czech Republic

Great Britain

Netherlands

South Africa

Belgium

Austria

New Zealand

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Spain

Philippines

Venezuela

TIMETABLE

Saturday:  Free Practice MXGP 11:00; Free practice MX2 11:40; Free Practice Open 12:20; Qualifying Heat MXGP 14:30; Qualifying Heat MX2 15:30; Qualifying Heat Open 16:30

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:45; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:15; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 09:45; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:10; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:40; MXoN Race 3 (Open+MXGP) 16:08.

REDBUD (Michigan, USA) 05 October 2018 - The World’s largest motocross event has kicked off at the famous RedBud circuit in the hills of Michigan! The Monster Energy Motocross of Nations is the most unique event of the season and today hosted an already massive crowd.

The rowdy American fans were joined by the always passionate athletes from around the world today. With countless events throughout the weekend RedBud hosted the first two this afternoon with the Official Opening Press conference and the Teams Presentation to the crowd.

The Opening press conference was the first of the two which started with Youthstream Vice President David Luongo, FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington, and the 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Organizer’s Amy & Tim Ritchie sharing some words about this weekend’s event.

Youthstream Vice President Mr. David Luongo: “It is a great honor to be back in the USA with the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, we have not been here in many years and the fans have high expectations, the American fans are amazing! We are sure it will be a fantastic weekend and on the sporting side it will be one of the most exciting Motocross of Nations in years. We really have the best riders in the world with many top riders in all the classes so it is very exciting and we hope to have good racing. We just cannot wait for tomorrow morning with the engines start!”

FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington: “I would like to thank all of those who made this event possible especially Youthstream for the foresight to return to the USA again and also to find the great partnership with the Amy and Tim Ritchie, MXSports, and the AMA. The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is a very unique event, year after year it creates the best atmosphere that our sport can provide. We have the very best of the best here and like the fans we look forward to a great racing weekend.”

2018 Monster Energy Motocross of Nations Organizer Amy Ritchie: “Our dad went to this race 40 years ago in Germany and this was his dream, to host the Motocross of Nations.” Then Tim Ritchie continued: “We are very excited to host this event, we have been working on it for a very long time. We have had a very good time working with the Youthstream crew and they have been good to work with, other than that I just want to say welcome everyone.”

Photos: Team France & Team USA

Following the words from the officials the teams of the USA, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, and Italy shared their expectations in front of national and international media before concluding with the popular team Puerto Rico!

With the conclusion of the opening press conference the teams and media took a small break before heading to the starting area where thousands of fans lined the fences as the teams of 30 nations were presented to the crowd one by one. Each team hopped in the back of a Dodge Ram truck starting with the 30th team on the entry list, Guatemala, and working up the list to defending champions France before ending with a bang as the home team USA of both present and past editions brought the crowd to a massive roar.

The amazing Friday moments only further raised the level of an enthusiasm for both the fans and competitors. While celebrations at the track continue the riders and teams have set their focus to tomorrow’s Qualifying day.

Photos: Team Great Britain & Team Netherlands

Both the events today were live streamed as will tomorrow’s LIVE Studio Show hosted by Paul Malin and Jeff Emig while the today’s teams presentation, tomorrow’s Studio Show, and all of the weekend’s racing is being streamed live on MXGP-TV.com.

Watch the Teams Presentation to the Crowd on MXGP-TV HERE!

All the photos from the 2018 Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available HERE

TIMETABLE

Saturday: Ballot 09:00; Free Practice MXGP 10:00; Free practice MX2 11:00; Free Practice Open 12:00; Qualifying Heat MXGP 14:30; Qualifying Heat MX2 15:30; Qualifying Heat Open 16:30.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:45; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:15; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 09:45; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:10; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:40; MXoN Race 3 (Open+MXGP) 16:08.

Links:

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations

The 72nd edition of the FIM Motocross of Nations is set for the weekend with 30 teams ready to battle for their country's pride tomorrow!

The Final Entry List of the event is available to download HERE

REDBUD (Michigan, USA) 05 October 2018 – The 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at RedBud has taken over the hills of Buchanan, Michigan this weekend making it the interim holy grounds in the world of motocross. The event will host the biggest names in motocross from current riders to past legends.

The home team USA is the winningest team in the history of the event and will look to reclaim the Chamberlain trophy after last hoisting it in 2011. This year the team will have Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger, and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia to try an beat the reigning French champions of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Dylan Ferrandis, and VHR KTM’s Jordi Tixier not to mention the Dutch riders, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings, Team HRC’s Calvin Vlaanderen, and Red Bull KTM’s Glenn Coldenhoff or the charismatic team Puerto Rico with Travis Pastrana, Ryan Sipes, and Kevin Windham!

The 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at RedBud will receive global television coverage from several Youthstream broadcast partners this weekend including America’s CBS Sports Network with former Team USA winning member Jeff Emig joining former winning British MXoN member Paul Malin in the commentary booth.

The French fans will also be treated to a special MXoN Sunday by Eurosport 2 France with a Studio Show before Race 1 and between every race along with non-stop live coverage from 7 to 11PM European time. Providing the commentary for the French audience will be Maxime Martin and two time FIM Motocross World Champion Michael Pichon.

The complete event including Saturday’s LIVE Qualifying races, and Sunday’s Motocross of Nations races with MXGP, MX2, and Open categories will also be streamed worldwide from RedBud, USA on www.MXGP-TV.com

Check the TV guide below to know when and where you can tune in to the 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at RedBud:

USA- CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 01:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 02:30 pm ET (11:30 am PT) - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 04:00 pm ET (01:00 pm PT) - LIVE

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 21:00 CET - DELAYED

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 21:30 CET - DELAYED

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET - LIVE

BELGIUM

PLAY SPORTS 1

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 19:00 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 20:30 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET – LIVE

CANVAS

Sunday 07 October - Highlights

FRANCE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 21:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 21:30 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET - LIVE

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE

Monday 08 October – Race 1 – 14:00 CET - DELAYED

Monday 08 October – Race 2 – 15:00 CET - DELAYED

Monday 08 October – Race 3 – 16:00 CET – DELAYED

ITALY

RAI SPORTS

Monday 8 October – Race 3 – 00:30 – DELAYED

NETHERLAND

NOS

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 19:00 CET – LIVE STREAM

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 20:30 CET – LIVE STREAM

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET – LIVE STREAM

PORTUGAL

Sport TV 5

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – tbc

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – tbc

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – tbc

RUSSIA and CIS (AzrbaÏdjan – Armenia – Bielorussia – Kazakstan – Kirghsitan- Moldavia – Ouzbekistan – Tadjikistan – Turkmenistan)

Motorsporttv

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 19:00 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 20:30 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET – LIVE

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 19:00 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 20:30 CET - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 22:00 CET – LIVE

ASIA

FOX SPORTS SEA (Hong Kong – Macau – Thailand – Singapore – Indonesia)

Monday 08 October – Race 1 – 11:00 – HKT- Delayed

Monday 08 October – Race 2 – 12:00 – HKT- Delayed

Monday 08 October – Race 3 – 13:00 – HKT- Delayed

FOX SPORTS 3 SEA(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore,  Thailand, Malaysia

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 01:00 – HKT- LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 02:30 – HKT- LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 04:00 – HKT- LIVE

CHINA

STAR Sports China

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 01:00 – HKT- LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 02:30 – HKT- LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 04:00 – HKT- LIVE

BRAZIL

BANDSPORTS

Sunday 07 October – Race 1 – 14:00 Brazil timing - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 2 – 15:30 Brazil timing - LIVE

Sunday 07 October – Race 3 – 17:00 Brazil timing – LIVE

All the photos from the 2018 Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available HERE

TIMETABLE

Saturday: Ballot 09:00; Free Practice MXGP 10:00; Free practice MX2 11:00; Free Practice Open 12:00; Qualifying Heat MXGP 14:30; Qualifying Heat MX2 15:30; Qualifying Heat Open 16:30.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:45; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:15; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 09:45; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:10; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:40; MXoN Race 3 (Open+MXGP) 16:08.

Links:

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 4^th October 2018 - Youthstream is very pleased to announce that Maxxis Tires has joined MXGP for the next three years of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Maxxis has long been present in both the sport and on the track across Europe but joins MXGP as an Official Tire Supplier for the first time in 2019. The tire manufacturer is one of the largest in the world. Starting with bicycle tyres Maxxis has grown to produce some of the best Motorcycle, 4x4, Off-Road and automotive tires available. The new partnership will see the leading tire brand develop a new MX range of tires for the FIM Motocross World Championship series.

The agreement will see provide Maxxis with a massive amount of brand visibility from live television and trackside placements to an on site racing service team, with technicians on hand to provide expert advice and support to its teams. The brand’s vision to be at the forefront of the World Motocross Championship is clear, with the long-term agreement starting in 2019 continuing for 3 years through the end of the 2021 season. For more information about Maxxis or their products follow this link: www.maxxis.eu/

Main Photo People: Youthstream Vice President David Luongo, Youthstream Director Didier Henriod, Maxxis European Sales, Marketing and Technical team 

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MAXXIS

All 20 rounds of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship are complete and so too is the 2018 Fox Holeshot Competition. The final 2 races and 4 Fox Holeshots of the season wrapped up the competition at the MXGP of the Netherlands at Assen and at the MXGP of Italy in Imola.

This season the Red KTM Factory Racing riders have dominated both the MXGP and MX2 categories. In the Netherlands all 4 Fox Holeshots were taken by KTM with Antonio Cairoli and Glenn Coldenhoff each scoring one in MXGP while Jorge Prado took both in MX2. The MXGP of Italy saw both Jeffrey Herlings and Jorge Prado take one but Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington and Gebben Van Venrooy Kawasaki’s Alessandro Lupino took the other two.

With all the available Fox Holeshots claimed the results were tallied and the clear winners were Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Jorge Prado. Cairoli managed to 19 of the 40 available while Prado took an impressive 26.

The pair were the awarded the 2018 Fox Holeshot Competition prize of 10,000 Euro in MXGP and 5,000 in MX2 by Fox Head Europe’s Marketing Manager Austin Hoover at the 2018 MXGP Awards!

Watch the MXGP FOX Holeshot Film from the MXGP of Italy, Imola

Watch the MX2 FOX Holeshot Film from the MXGP of Italy, Imola

Photo: From Left to Right: Antonio Cairoli, Youthstream President Giuseppe Luongo, Fox Head Europe’s Marketing Manager Austin Hoover, Jorge Prado, FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington

With the conclusion of the 2018 MXGP season along with it came the conclusion of the 2018 Tag Heuer fastest lap competition. TAG Heuer has been the official timekeeper of the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2014 and together with MXGP are running the fastest lap competition across each season.

20 fastest lap wins were up for grabs for both MXGP and MX2 riders over the season, 1 for each round of racing.

Just like several other statistics this season Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders were at the top more specifically Jeffrey Herlings and Jorge Prado. The 2 World Champions were not just the most consistent riders but the Dutchman scored 18 fastest lap and the Spaniard scored 10.

The only time Herlings was not the fastest was at the round of Ottobiano, Lombardia which he didn’t even compete and in Russia where teammate Antonio Cairoli took the honors. Prado’s 10 fast laps came at various rounds throughout the season as Pauls Jonass was second with 5 and 3 other riders combined score the other 5.

The pair took home not only the titles of Tag Heuer fastest lap champions but also two from the nicest watches which Tag Heuer produces as a final prize.

Main Photo: From Left to Right: Youthstream President Giuseppe Luonog, Jeffrey Herlings, Jorge Prado, FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington