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Monaco (Principality of Monaco) 28 February 2018 - Youthstream is pleased to announce that the official guide for the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship is now available for download in PDF format.

The updated official guide contains all the newest information on the FIM MXGP & MX2 World Championships, including: entry lists, venues details, riders and teams profiles, statistics, TV broadcasters, as well as all of the 2018 MXGP, EMX, and Monster Energy MXoN’s rules and regulations.

In addition the official guide offers a summary of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the FIM Motocross of Nations’ history as well as the rider profiles of each of the defending European Motocross and FIM Women’s Motocross World Champions.

Click below to download the Guide in PDF format in different resolutions

Official Guide in Low Resolution

Official Guide in High Resolution

The Official Guide is always available for download on MXGP.com, INSIDE SECTION: http://www.mxgp.com/inside-mxgp/mxgp-guide-2018

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 26 February 2018 - Youthstream is glad to announce that 6D Helmets, one of the leading companies in the motorcycle and bicycle head protection industry, is starting a partnership with MXGP.

2018 is a very important year for 6D Helmets with the global introduction of the all new ATR-2 helmet that adopts the evolved version of the company’s signature Omni-Directional Suspension System.

Heavily influenced by 6D’s award winning work completed inside the NFL’s Head Health Challenge III, the ATR-2 incorporates new high-tech materials, engineering expertise and advanced ODS system to once again raise the bar in safety.

6D Helmets will begin its involvement in the FIM Motocross World Championships by targeting the European based rounds of the series which cover a key area of its fast growing international market.

Youthstreams USA Sergio Marini: “6D Helmets has made strides in a time frame of just five years in the market. In 2013 they introduced for the first time such an innovative technology to the motocross industry. It is great to have them joining the MXGP for the launch of the evolution of the ODS system.”

Co-founder and CEO of 6D Helmets Bob Weber: ”We’re thrilled to be working with Youthstream and having a presence on-site at the GP’s this year. Our brand has experienced rapid growth throughout the world and we are working hard to improve our supply chain throughout Europe and other territories. This is absolutely our customer base, the racing community and those riders looking for improved safety and security.”

More information on the new ATR-2 helmet can be found here: https://www.6dhelmets.com/atr-2/

ABOUT 6D HELMETS

6D Helmets LLC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of brain protection. 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension™ (ODS) technology provides protection capabilities unmatched by any other helmet design. 6D, established in 2011, is the safety technology leader in both motorcycle and bicycle helmet design. ODS™ is exclusively available in 6D Helmets. www.6Dhelmets.com

About Youthstream

Youthstream is the company that manages the exclusive television, marketing and promotional world wide rights of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the FIM Motocross of Nations, the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship, the FIM Veteran's Motocross World Cup, the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, the FIM Snowcross World Championship, the Motocross European Championship and the Motocross of European Nations.

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9 time FIM Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli has signed with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2 further years, 2019 and 2020.

The contract was renewed on Thursday 22^nd February in Rome with KTM Sport Manager Pit Beirer and Team Manager Claudio De Carli. Cairoli was the first KTM rider to win the World Championship in the premier MX1 class in 2010 and with this new agreement, his career with KTM will reach the 11 year mark.

Antonio Cairoli: ‘I’m very happy about this announcement as with this contract I made the history with KTM. After 8 years results are now visible and KTM is the most important off road manufacturer. I’m very motivated for the next 2 seasons.

In the next few days Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will travel to Argentina for the first GP of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship and the team will start the 2018 season as reiging World Champion in both the MXGP and MX2 categories for the sixth time in the last 10 years.

Copyright: Photo: De Carli Racing

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 23 February 2018 – Youthstream is proud to announce that R-Tech, along time MXGP partner and wholesaler of aftermarket parts and accessories, have again improved their partnership with MXGP by agreeing to a 3-year extension of their contract. In addition R-Tech has decided to increase their presence and will see the brand marketed at every round of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship.

R-Tech company is based in Italy, but a global leader in the field of machining and molding plastics along with the sales parts and accessories. R-Tech’s products allow the public and fans to easily replicate the bikes of their favorite riders. The company slogan “In dirt we trust” is a clear symbol that R-Tech’s passion and dedication for off-road racing and motocross remains paramount.

The R-Tech facility is a massive 9,300 square meters which host approximately 30 staff members who work in various departments such as Research and Development, technical assistance, sales, marketing and production. With a staff that is dedicated to their jobs that work constantly to improve all of what R-Tech creates and sells it insures that R-Tech customers are purchasing the best possible products on the market.

With R-Tech’s continued passion and commitment to motocross and MXGP, in 2018 they will support Ottobiano Husqvarna Racing Team, Assomotor Honda Racing and Hitachi KTM UK Racing among other teams, it is a pleasure to have them onboard for the next 3 years of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

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Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team's Arnaud Tonus dislocated his shoulder last weekend in France. The twenty-six-year-old Swiss native received medical attention at the circuit before returning to Switzerland where a specialist at the Hirslanden Hospital in Geneva assessed his shoulder. Following expert medical advice of Dr. Gregory Cunningham, Tonus underwent surgery to re-construct the shoulder on Tuesday 20th February. 

Tonus will remain in Switzerland for the initial part of his rehabilitation where he has been advised to rest for the first few weeks before starting an intensive physiotherapy program, which will aim to have him back on the bike in the shortest mount of time possible. Tonus’ will unfortunately miss the start of the 2018 FIM MXGP World Championship and his return to racing is currently unknown. The main focus is for the Swiss talent to take his time and to make a full and strong recovery. 

Injury updates will be made when available on MXGP and Yamaha Racing’s Social Media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Arnaud Tonus, Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team:

"It's really disappointing to start the season with an injury. I did a lot of work in the winter, in the gym and with my diet, to be 100% ready for this season, and I felt great on the bike. Now, I need to change my goals and recover in the best way possible. I am confident with the doctors and people I have around me here in Geneva, and I am sure that when I come back, I will be strong and ready to show what I can do."

Erik Eggens,Yamaha Motor Europe MX Racing Manager

"It's unfortunate that we can not start the 2018 MXGP season with Arnaud on the line. He was looking very fast and very strong on his YZ450F during the off-season and everything was on track for what was expected to be a fantastic season. In what seems like a split second, the start of the season is already over for him, but this is something that we know comes with the sport from time to time. Now, it's time for Arnaud to heal up. His surgery went well, so we just need to focus on helping him make full recovery in the best way possible. He is working with some of the best shoulder specialists in the world, and on top of that we know he is very fit and very strong, so this gives us confidence that he will return to 100%, and is sure to come back stronger."

Louis Vosters, Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team Owner

“The operation went really well, they have fixed his shoulder 100%, so that’s really positive. The doctors in Switzerland are really professional, they’re world-class, and so I have confidence in their treatment for Arnaud. I spoke to Arnaud yesterday and he was positive about the way the doctors in Switzerland are working. That is really good. Now it’s time to move forward. I know it won’t be an easy road and it will take some time. It’s of course really disappointing for him and for us at Wilvo Yamaha MXGP, but we understand that this is part of the sport and we will support Arnaud all the way.”

Copyright: Photo: Yamaha Racing

MONACO, (Principality of Monaco) 22 February 2018 - Youthstream is pleased to announce that FLY Racing will extend its partnership with the FIM Motocross World Championship and the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations for a multi-year term.

After being a familiar presence on the tracks of the Motocross World Championship for the last couple of years, the American company from Boise, Idaho, will enhance its visibility starting with the upcoming first round of the 2018 season in Neuquen, Argentina.

The strengthened agreement with the world's leading motocross series is part of an ongoing successful strategy of expansion and growth in the global market, where FLY Racing is quickly becoming one of the industry’s most prominent actors and setting the standards for the years to come.

Youthstream USA’s Sergio Marini: ”Being successful internationally is all but easy and FLY Racing proved again that when you have a great team of people and offer the finest products  worldwide customers reward you. FLY Racing has been doing impressive things in the US market for many years and now they’re having the same impact on a global level”.

Craig Shoemaker, President and CEO of Western Power Sports: ”FLY Racing’s goal has always been to create the best motocross and off-road products for customers around the world. MXGP’s global visibility provides us with an incredible platform to continue our growth and development. A long-term partnership with Youthstream was a win for everyone involved!”.

About FLY Racing

Established in 1998, FLY Racing has quickly become one of the fastest growing off-road motorcycle racing apparel and protective equipment brands in the powersports industry. The company began by developing quality products for the competitive North American market and is now distributed worldwide in 40+ countries. In the United States, FLY Racing products are distributed exclusively to dealers through parent company Western Power Sports (WPS) and its six regional distribution warehouses.

The design team at FLY Racing’s has dedicated itself to innovate, develop and improve the future of racewear, helmets and protective equipment. Invaluable insight from athletes—both amateur and pro alike—fuel and guide the constant goal to improve. In addition to motocross apparel, the brand also manufactures a growing line of hard parts; a full line of casual wear; as well as apparel for the BMX, Mountain Bike, Snowmobile, Watercraft and Street riding segments.

About Youthstream

Youthstream is the company that manages the exclusive television, marketing and promotional world wide rights of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the FIM Motocross of Nations, the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship, the FIM Veteran's Motocross World Cup, the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, the FIM Snowcross World Championship, the Motocross European Championship and the Motocross of European Nations.

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Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, after undergoing a successful surgery in Mantova on the evening of Sunday 18^thFebruary and checked out of the hospital the following day, was transported via ambulance to his native Slovenia, where he had another surgical operation – performed by jaw surgeon specialist Dr Grošeta of Maribor Hospital – to further stabilise the fractured jaw.

With the recovery time estimated at three weeks, and a mandatory rest for the two-time World Champion, Tim Gajser has to miss the opening stop of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship in Argentina but he will target a possible return to action at the first European stop of the series, the MXGP of Europe at Valkenswaard.

With team mate Brian Bogers still on his way to full recovery, the sole standard bearer of the team at Neuquén will be Calvin Vlaanderen aboard his Honda CRF250RW machine in the MX2 class.

Tim Gajser #243: All things considered, I can say that I’ve been quite lucky. I landed basically at the base of the following jump and hit my face hard on the handlebar. I want to look at the bright side because it could have been much worse, and I’ll be back sooner rather than later. I would like to thank the doctors and medical staff who took care of me, the team that stayed by my side and the fans and everyone who was seriously concerned about my well-being. I’ll soon get a smile back on my face – and hopefully it will be a good-looking one, too!

Marcus Pereira de Freitas, HRC General Manager, MXGP: First of all, we’re happy that Tim had no serious injury to his body because it was quite a scary crash! The goal for now is to make sure he gets back to full fitness before jumping back on the bike, but looks like it won’t take too long this time. We can’t wait to have him back on board with us and we wish him a speedy recovery; he’s a warrior, so he’ll be stronger than ever.

Every year before the first Gate drop of the MXGP series the anticipation builds as the fans, riders, and teams all prepare for yet another epic season of racing. One year after another we talk of the upcomning season while discussing how it is bound to be the best yet and 2018 is no exception. What has come before has been exceptional without doubt but with the ever increasing level of the FIM Motocross World Championship and all they key racers returning plus some moving up from MX2, it is fair to say that 2018 will be better than ever. 

Read the whole 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship Preview on the February issue of the MAG by clicking HERE

The new team of MXGP Rider Ander Valentin,  920 Fly Group was introduced to the media in a press conference held in front of the emblematic Monument to the Encierro- running of the bulls- in Pamplona- Spain

Both Ander Valentin and team manager Patxi Larrea gave all kind of details and information about this new project.

Attendants to the conference also had the opportunity to check the whole infrastructure that will travel with Ander at every MXGP stop – bike, truck, tents, vehicles and human team.

Representatives from different institutions (Navarra Government, Pamplona Council, Estella Council and Ayegui Council) and spornsors (Irabia Plagas, Druck and Lurauto Archueta) were present at the conference to give Ander and his new team all their support and to wish them good luck in this new motivating project. 

Watch the Presentation Video HERE

Copyright: Photo: 920 Fly Group

All eyes are now on the 2018 MXGP season set to start at the beautiful Neuquen circuit for the MXGP of Patagonia Argentina.

MXGP-TV is ready for the year ahead and it's time to sign up and purchase the season package which includes LIVE & On DEMAND races from every round of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP season as well as the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Women’s Motocross World Championship, all the European Championships and the Veterans World Cup and you can still purchase an archive of all the racing from 2010-2017 for 4,99!

Don’t wait to hear what happened from anyone else, Watch it for yourself LIVE! Witness the epic battles of the Premier Motocross Championships with top names like Antonio Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings, Romain Febvre, Pauls Jonass, Jorge Prado, Hunter Lawrence and more!

The 2017 season was full of action and 2018 is sure to be the same as the tracks on the calendar will be new, gnarly, and the massive crowds will be awesome. Click HERE and don’t miss your chance to watch it all!