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The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional had its first result come this morning in the way of Balloting. Balloting is the randomized process used to determine gate choice for today’s qualifying races.

The Balloting was hosted by the charismatic FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington and was assisted by Monster Energy Girls. While one drew a team the other drew a starting position. Of the 38 teams the biggest upset was probably that of team USA who will go to the gate with the 37th choice. Team France was again fortunate with 3rd gate choice while the host nation, Great Britain, will have a choice of 24th.

The full results can be found below:

Portugal

1

Australia

2

France

3

Russia

4

Canada

5

Poland

6

Latvia

7

Brazil

8

Estonia

9

Croatia

10

Switzerland

11

Hungary

12

New Zealand

13

Slovakia

14

Israel

15

Germany

16

Netherlands

17

Ukraine

18

Finland

19

Ireland

20

Thailand

21

Slovenia

22

Spain

23

Great Britain

24

Puerto Rico

25

Greece

26

Argentina

27

Sweden

28

Iceland

29

Luxemburg

30

South Africa

31

Italy

32

Czech Republic

33

Belgium

34

Norway

35

USA

37

Lithuania

38

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain), 29 September 2017 - The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional started off today at the Matterley Basin circuit. The British venue was the host of the 2006 Motocross of Nations where epic racing occured creating vivid memories of the pristine event.

Now 11 years later the event was opened with a press conference in the Media Center here at Matterley Basin where Youthstream President, Mr. Giuseppe Luongo was joined on stage by FIM President Mr. Vito Ippolito and FIM/CMS Director Mr. Tony Skillington. Following the introduction speeches from Mr. Luongo, Mr. Ippolito, and Mr. Skillington the riders and team managers from various countries took to the stage.

Giuseppe Luongo opened the Press Conference saying: “I think we will have a great event, a great event for not only the riders, teams, and all the participants but for the spectators alike. This event is so special and it will always be special because it is not only a motocross race, it is the race of the year, where the fans come from everywhere in the world to create a very good atmosphere and this is what makes our sport so great and unique.”

The word was then passed to Mr. Vito Ippolito who said: “I am happy and proud of this event organized by Youthstream in such a beautiful place with a very good local organizer.” Mr. Tony Skillington followed saying: “We are excited, we are ready, and we are really looking forward to a great Motocross of Nations here in Matterley Basin, one of the most spectacular motocross circuits on the planet.”

Shortly after the opening speeches the defending champions, Team France took to the stage with Gautier Paulin #1, Christophe Charlier #2, Romain Febvre #3 and the Team Manager Pascal Finot who appeared to feel good and relaxed. The team showed happiness to be racing the event, representing France and shooting for a fourth win in a row. Second last year after losing out by only 1 point and returning with same team of Glenn Coldenhoff #4, Brian Bogers #5, Jeffrey Herlings #6, and Team Manager Marcel Hartman was the Netherlands. Jeffrey Herlings said: “I think we have a really strong team and we have been training together and been friend for a long time and I think that as a team we are strong.”

Finishing on the podium in 2016 was Team USA and in 2017 they have a new team led by longtime team manager Roger De Coster of Cole Seely #7, Zach Osborne #8, and Thomas Covington #9. Roger De Coster said: “These guys responded very quick when I asked them if they would want to be on the team, they were really eager to go and I was really happy about that. I would like to be on the middle spot of the podium and I’m counting on these guys to do it, it has been a while since I have been on the spot and I’m hoping that they will take me back there.” Cole Seely speaking about the event: “After seeing the track I am really excited to experience a new format and new track. Me and my teammates are very excited to be here, we have a lot of heart and a lot of passion to bring home a really good result.” Osborne commented: “In my opinion this is one of the best tracks in the entire world and I think it is a great place to have this race.” While Covington stated: “I’m feeling really good and just like these guys are I’m excited to represent the United States.”

With last year’s top 3 teams finished the home Team of Great Britain with Max Anstie, Tommy Searle, Dean Wilson, and team manager Mark Chamberlain were welcomed to the stage. The Brits seemed confident with Mark Chamberlain and the rest of the team mentioning that they feel very capable of winning this weekend.

Team Belgium with Jeremy Van Horebeek, Brent Van doninck, Kevin Strijbos, and manager Joel Smets, Team Switzerland with Arnaud Tonus, Valentin Guillod, Jeremy Seewer, and manager Marc Ristori, Team Italy with Antonio Cairoli, Michele Cervellin, Alessandro Lupino, and Team Manager Thomas Traversini and Team Australia with Dean Ferris, Hunter Lawrence, Kirk Gibbs and Team Manager Gary Benn finished out the 8 teams that were presented.

The last big event of the day had an amazing atmosphere where the teams from all around the world were presented to the crowd at the Teams Presentation on the starting line. Hundreds of fans lined the barriers to cheer and show pride in their respective country’s teams. Each team was presented and driven through the crowd on a Fiat Professional FULLBACK.

The amazing and positive vibe given off today will surely continue into tomorrow’s qualifying races as the riders will first take to the track at 10 AM for MXGP Free Practice.

Watch the Teams Presentation Show HERE

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MATTERLY BASIN (Great Britain), 29 September 2017 – Today the best motocross riders in the world joined by some of the biggest names, brands, and organizers of the 2017 season at the Matterley Basin circuit, venue of the 2017 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional, for the 2017 MXGP Awards.

This year’s awards ceremony was held behind the circuit’s new start on the Podium and Skybox structure, hosted by MXGP Presenters Paul Malin and Lisa Leyland then broadcasted live to everyone worldwide via Facebook and MXGP-TV. Youthstream President Mr. Giuseppe Luongo and FIM President Mr. Vito Ippolito were on hand to present the awards to the 2017 FIM Motocross World Champions Antonio Cairoli and Pauls Jonass, in addition to the industry award winners.

FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb joined Mr. Giuseppe Luongo to present the 2017 European Champions EMX65 Mads Fredsoe Sorensen, EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing Brian Strubhart Moreau, Honda 150 Andrea Adamo, EMX250 Morgan Lesiardo, and EMX300 Brad Anderson. Returning to the stage Mr. Vito Ippolito rejoined Mr. Luongo to present the awards to the FIM Junior, WMX and VMX World Champions, Ivano van Erp, Eddie Wade, Gianluca Facchetti, Kiara Fontanesi and Martin Zarava.

On the podium came SEL CEO Pier Carlo Bottero as he awarded the Journalist of the year, Frank Van Hoydonck, Photographer of the year, Takuro Nagami, and the best digital platform, OTOR (On Track Off Road) accepted by Adam Wheeler. Then Mr. Luongo awarded the MX2 Rookie, Jorge Prado Garcia, the Jan de Groot award, an award that honors the most promising young talent.

Youthstream also donated €10,000 to the Wings for Life charity every year and this year the cheque was collected on behalf of the foundation by Valentina Ragni.

Tag Heuer awarded Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Team Suzuki World MX2’s Jeremy Seewer each a new Tag Heuer watch as the winners of the season’s Tag Heuer Fastest Lap Competition, 9 times for Herlings and 6 times for Seewer.

Fox Head Global Regions Executive Vice President Matthieu Bazil also joined Mr. Luongo on stage to award Antonio Cairoli and Jorge Prado Garcia with checks as the winners of the Fox Holeshot competition as Cairoli took 15 and Prado 14.

To wrap up the awards Antonio Cairoli and Pauls Jonass rode through the crowd and up to the start straight to the podium on the Fiat Professional FULLBACK. Both were brought on stage and each collected their World Champion Awards including championship rings and Tag Heuer watches.

The final award of the day, the lifetime career award, came later at the MXGP Awards Gala dinner in the VIP Hospitality of Matterley Basin and it was awarded to Broc Glover.

Here below the complete list of winners:

MXGP Manufacturer World Champion: KTM

MX2 Manufacturer World Champion: KTM

WMX Manufacturer World Champion: Yamaha

MXGP Winning Team: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

MX2 Winning Team: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

WMX Winning Team: MXFONTARACING Syneco

Mechanic of the Year: Ryan Deckert

Lifetime Career Award: Broc Glover

Steve Bruhn Award Journalist of the year: Frank Van Hoydonck

Photographer of the year: Takuro Nagami

Best Digital Platform: OTOR, Adam Wheeler

“Jan De Groot” Award (cheque €5.000): Jorge Prado

Motocross MXGP Best Cooperation: Russia

Motocross MXGP Best Race Track: Argentina

Motocross MXGP Best Media Centre: Russia

Motocross MXGP Best Paddock: Ottobiano

Motocross MXGP Best Promotion: Switzerland

Motocross MXGP Best Infrastructure: Switzerland

Wings For Life: Heinz Kinigardner & Pit Beirer

EMX 65 European Champion: Mads Fredsoe Sorensen

EMX 125 European Champion: Brian Moreau

EMX 150 Honda European Champion: Andrea Adamo

EMX 250 European Champion: Morgan Lesiardo

EMX 300 European Champion: Brad Anderson

65cc Junior World Cup Winner: Ivano Van Erp

85 Junior World Champion: Eddie Wade

125 Junior World Champion: Gianluca Facchetti

Veterans’ World Cup Winner: Martin Zerava

Women’s World Champion: Kiara Fontanesi

TAG HEUER Best Lap Challenge - MXGP & MX2: Jeffrey Herlings & Jeremy Seewer

FOX HOLESHOT Award MXGP and MX2: Antonio Cairoli and Jorge Prado

Motocross MXGP Best Organizer: Assen

MX2 World Champion: Pauls Jonass

MXGP World Champion: Antonio Cairoli

Watch the FULL Video from the 2017 Awards ceremony HERE

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Monster Energy FIM MXoN Presented by FIAT Professional

(MATTERLEY BASIN) Great Britain, 29 September 2017 - The biggest and best motocross event of 2017 is here! The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional will host the best riders in the world all competing for their country’s glory. With 39 nations from around the world participating at the famous Matterley Basin circuit in front of tens of thousands of motocross fans it will be an epic race weekend not to miss.

The 2017 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional will receive television coverage from MXGP’s traditional partners. The event will also be available LIVE to everyone worldwide from the UK on MXGP-TV.com Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday’s MXGP Awards  and Team’s Presentation are added to this year’s offering on both Facebook Live and MXGP-TV.com plus the same can be said for Saturday morning’s Balloting and Live Studio Show.

Plus you can watch the 26min Behind the Gate in Europe on motorsport.tv & MotorTrend two days after the event. It can also be viewed in the USA/Canada on BeIn and MAV TV, Finland on MTV 3, Croatia on Kreator TV, South America on FOX Sports, Asia on FOX Sports, China on Fox Sports and SINA, and the Middle East and Africa on BeIn.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional:

USA- CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 / Race 2 / Race 3 – Delayed

From 2pm EST (11am PST) to 5pm EST (02 :00pm PST)

EUROPE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 01 October – Race 1 / Race 2 / Race 3 – 18:15 to 20:30 CET

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

BELGIUM

PLAY SPORTS 3

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

ÉÉN

Sunday 01 October – Race 1 – Live – 14:00 CET

Sunday 01 October -  Race 2 – delayed

Sunday 01 October – Race 3 – Live from 17:30 CET

FRANCE

EUROSPORT 2

Sunday 01 October –Race 1 / Race 2 / Race 3 – 18:15 to 20:30 CET

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE

Sunday 01 October –Race 1 / Race 2 – 16:00 to 17:00 CET – Highlights

Sunday 01 October –Race 3 – 19:00 CET

ITALY

RAI Sports

Thursday 5 October – Race 1 / Race 2 / Race 3- tbc - Delayed

NETHERLAND

NTO1

TBA

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV1

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

SPAIN

Open Sport

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

UK

Motorsport.tv

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 13:00 BST time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 14:30 BST time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 16:00 BST time – Live

BRAZIL

BANDSPORTS

Sunday 01 October –Race 1 –  09:00 Brazilian time - Live

Sunday 01 October –Race 2 –  10:30 Brazilian time - Live

Sunday 01 October –Race 2 –  12:00 Brazilian time - Live

MIDDLE EAST – AFRICA

BEIN

Sunday 01 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 2 – 15:30 CET time – Live

Sunday 01 October  – Race 3 – 17:00 CET time – Live

ASIA

FOX SPORTS 3

Monday 02 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 02 October  – Race 2 – 15:00 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 02 October  – Race 3 – 16:00 Asia time – Delayed

CHINA

STAR Sports 2 China

Monday 02 October  – Race 1 – 14:00 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 02 October  – Race 2 – 15:00 Asia time – Delayed

Monday 02 October  – Race 3 – 16:00 Asia time – Delayed

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Here below the MXGP-TV LIVE Program and by clicking here you can check the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks

All the photos from the 2017 Edition of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN Presented by Fiat Professional will be available HERE

TIMETABLE

Friday: MXGP Awards 14:00; MXoN Teams Presentation 18:00

Saturday: Free Practice YZ125 bLU cRU 08:30; Free Practice MXGP 10:00; Free practice MX2 11:00; Free Practice Open 12:00; Time Practice YZ125 bLU cRU 12:50; Qualifying Heat MXGP 13:30; Qualifying Heat MX2 14:30; Qualifying Heat Open 15:30; Race 1 YZ125 bLU cRU 16:00; C-Final 17:00.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:30; Race 2 YZ125 bLU cRU 09:20; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:50; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 10:20; 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.

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Monster Energy FIM MXoN Presented by FIAT Professional

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain), 28 September 2017 - The annual Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional returns to Matterley Basin, Winchester this 1^st of October after an 11 year gap. The top riders from around the world have been hand selected to represent their Country in a test of speed, endurance, and teamwork. The iconic race allows fans and riders alike to show their national pride as they bring their passion for motocross together for a weekend of glory.

 Alpinestars, Protective Footwear and Apparel of MXGP and MXoN Partner, is pleased to introduce today the Limited Edition ‘Nations’ Tech 10 in order to celebrate the ‘Nations’ tradition along with Alpinestars long history of podiumn winning performances at the race. This distinctive Alpinestars Tech 10 motocross boot brings the best protection available to the best riders in the world.

The exciting color way of the ‘Nations’ boot includes iconic red, white and blue features throughout the anatomically shaped boot. Design elements include a stars and stripes theme with a solid red shin plate, complemented by a bold white toe box.

Unsurpassed in protection and performance, the Tech 10 is the apex motocross boot. The limited edition ‘Nations’ Tech 10 will be available while supplies last.

TECH 10

CONSTRUCTION

• The one-piece co-injected foot chassis incorporates five different advanced polymer compounds in a single streamlined and lightweight piece to offer strength and flexibility throughout the structure, while maintaining its robust structural integrity with no joints or weak points.
• Innovative, lightweight upper combines full grain leather with advanced lightweight microfiber and an impact and abrasion resistant TPU shell.
• Medial facing panel is constructed from a one piece, specifically formulated polymer for improved structural stability and integrity, and incorporates a rubber insert panel for maximum grip contact with bike and improved abrasion resistance.

PROTECTION

• The Tech 10 boot is CE certified.
• Frontal protection features a dual closure system with an internal microfiber flap, plus Velcro® for a precise fit closure attached securely with a micro-­‐adjustable, easy to operate, lightweight buckle. Shin incorporates a unique TPU blade system engineered to prevent frontal hyperextension and offer greater flex control.
• Contoured TPU calf protector plate offers impact resistance and incorporates Alpinestars innovative rear blade system, formed with hard shock resistant polymer to protect the heel and features a rear hyperextension guard.
• Innovative, ergonomic design for lateral and medial flex zones to provide superb front and rear flexion support which helps prevent damaging torsional forces around the ankle area.
• Multi density foot shell incorporating heel and toe protection is highly resistant to abrasion and impact, and adds to the boot’s overall durability.

KEY FEATURES

• Exclusive dual compound sole is seamlessly integrated to the multi density foot base structure with built in support. The sole offers superior durability, grip and feel while riding.
• The central sole insert is easily replaceable and Alpinestars offers a full sole replacement and boot repair service.
• New buckle closure system includes high impact aluminum bridge closures, with memory and a quick release/locking system with self aligning design for easy, precise closure and improved riding performance and security. All buckles are easily replaceable.
• Soft microfiber gaiter helps seal out excessive water and dirt entry.
• Poly-fabric lining with 3D open cell foam incorporates anti‐slip suede on heel area to keep foot located inside the boot.

INNER ANKLE BRACE

• Innovative biomechanical inner ankle brace features medial and lateral “C” torsion bars to control ankle and leg rotation, while allowing freedom of movement. Wide fit torsion bar replacements are included. These dual connection torsion bars offer the rider natural ankle movement with progressive damping of torsional forces during an accident.
• TPU protection and shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles and an ultra thin and flexible forefoot area for increased sensitivity and control.

New, dual compound, removable anatomic foot bed includes EVA for comfort and support and aids even weight distribution.

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Monster Energy FIM MXoN Presented by FIAT Professional

The 15 national motocross championships that participate in Yamaha's YZ125 bLU cRU Cup program have come to a close. After an exhilarating season of national level racing, 34 of Europe's fastest YZ125 racing teenagers have earned themselves a place on the gate at the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale, which will take place at the biggest and most prestigious event of the year - the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional - this weekend, September 30th & October 1st.

Taking place at one of the most spectacular motocross tracks in the world, Matterley Basin - situated in Winchester, England - 34 of Europe's most talented YZ125 racing teenagers will go head-to-head for an invitation to the bLU cRU Master Class. The top-three, plus two wild-cards, will be invited to the bLU cRU Master Class at the end of October where they will have a chance at becoming an Official Yamaha rider in 2018.                            

The bLU cRU Master Class is a three-day event and will be run by two highly acclaimed bLU cRU ambassadors. It is designed to inspire and educate young aspiring motocross riders by offering them exclusive knowledge, insight and training tips from some their heroes. Of the eight finalists that make it to the bLU cRU Master Class, one promising rider that has proven he has the desire, talent and attitude to be something great will be selected as the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup winner. He will be rewarded with a professional contract and a place on the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team where he will race the 2018 EMX125 Championship on a GYTR kitted YZ125.

The riders that have qualified to race at the YZ125 bLU cRU SuperFinale and will be attending the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional in hopes of coming away with an invitation to the bLU cRU Master Class are:

Spain

Alex Unzueta Barruetabeña # 32   
Iván Lacuesta Martinez # 13

Carles Rosell Romero #50

Italy

Francessco Bassi #31
Kevin Cristino #34
Max Ratschiller #317
Mirko Del Bosco #111
Pablo Caspani #517
Filippo Gervasio #222
Giulio Guarini #20
Pietro Salina #14
Thomas Arnoldo #641
Davide Nardi #91

Germany

Theo Praun #328
Roel Van Ham #481

France

Pierre Moine #38
Tom Bochet #706
Alexis Varet #149
Alan Boussard #2

United Kingdom

Gregor Campbell #771

Finland

Niko Hirvonen #321
Jasse Jukarainen #76
Santeri Keranen #152
Jere Rönkkö #16

Norway

Eskil Eriksen #189
Rag Rindal #97

Sweden

Adrian Aminne-Karlsson #512
Arvid Lüning #505

Belgium

Ryan Bonnewijn #92
Nyls Kessen #21

The Netherlands

Jeroen Bussink #145

Denmark

Søren Rasmussen #522

Greece

Andreas Andreoy #101

Estonia

Jörgen-Mattias Talviku #799

Coming back for seconds, Sweden's Arvid Lüning and Holland's Jeroen Bussink will be back on the grid again after competing in the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup last year. Both riders made the top-6 in the 2016 edition, which was won by Lüning's compatriot Tim Edberg.

Tim Edberg's speed, skill, commitment and enthusiasm won him a fully backed ride in the world's premier amateur series, the EMX125 Championship. He was placed on the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team and thanks to the full support and guidance of Yamaha's bLU cRUprogram, the young Swede made a strong transition from national level racing to the world stage. He had break-out performance at the opening round of the EMX125 championship - which took place in April this year at the historic sand circuit of Valkenswaard in The Netherlands - where he turned heads with his awe-inspiring ride from outside the top-ten and into second place on his EMX125 debut. Unfortunately, the second race didn't go as smoothly as he fell and broke his thumb, but still recovered for a gritty seventh place to finish fourth overall at the season opener - which was his best result of the season. While recovering from his thumb injury for the majority of the season, he managed to finish eighth overall, but definitely proved his promise. He has taken another step forward and has been awarded a place inside the EMX250 Championship in 2018.

This weekend, 34 YZ125 riders will be racing for their shot at becoming an Official Yamaha rider. They will have two practice sessions and one race on Saturday followed by a final race on Sunday. Both races will be broadcast LIVE on www.mxgp-tv.com.

Copyright: Photos: YZ125 bLU cRU

Log on to MXGP-TV.com NOW and watch the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional LIVE this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

The biggest race weekend in all of 2017 is here! The Monster Energy Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional return to the Matterely Basin Circuit after its first and only prior appearance 11 years ago. The racing is sure to be epic as thousands of motocross fans will cheer on the best riders in the world. 

New in 2017! The live offering will include coverage of Friday’s events, the MXGP Awards ceremony at 14:00 and the teams presentation at 18:00, all local timing! The Friday events will be shown live on both MXGP-TV and the MXGP Facebook page. Also NEW to the live coverage is the balloting to decide gate picks on Saturday morning at 09:00 AM then immediately after at 09:15 the exclusive Studio Show will air hosted by Paul Malin and Jeff Emig with many guests from the Motocross World.

Be sure to tune into MXGP-TV.com to watch the best in the world all racing live from Matterley Basin, UK for their country’s glory.

And remind the Studio Show as well as all the exclusive additional content from Friday will be also screened on the MXGP Facebook page live https://www.facebook.com/mxgp/

Watch it LIVE!

Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by Fiat Professional Schedule

MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain), 27 September 2017 - Youthstream is excited to announce that the forty-ninth issue of the MXGP Mag is now online. This month the new 2017 Champions of Antonio Cairoli and Pauls Jonass are featured on the cover with Cairoli as the rider of the month after his stunning 9th Motocross World Title. In the #49 Issue of MXGP Mag we get you caught up on all the racing from the Monster Energy MXGP of the USA, the MXGP of the Netherlands, and the MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard in France and we give you a preview of what is the best motocross race of the Season, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Presented by Fiat Professional. We give you insight into the MXGP Academy program and then there is the throwback to the past with an article on the 1970 Suzuki 250 and Joel Robert plus a feature on motocross Hall of Famer Jacky Martens.

Click here to read the forty-ninth issue of MXGP Mag or download it for FREE on Apple Store or Google Play.

Those users who have already downloaded the other issues on their iOS device can automatically download the forty-ninth issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid

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Team USA have a long list of legends who have ridden for their country in the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations. As the winningest country in the event, with 22 victories, the will always be a contender, not matter what team they bring.

From their first victory in 1981 at the Lommel circuit in Belgium, to their last at the St Jean d’Angely circuit in France, they have produced brilliance. Sometimes a little lucky, but usually just too good for the opposition. We caught up with two of the legends of this event, first up winner Danny Laporte, from the 1981 team, and 1993 and 1996 winner, Jeremy McGrath.

McGrath rode for Team USA on two occasions in 1993, and 1996. The Supercross legend didn’t let America down as he pulled off victories on both occasions, although in 1993 as a rookie he went into the event nervous and not sure how well he would do. Around the very old school European circuit of Schwanenstadt, in Austria, McGrath finished fourth in his very first MXoN race, and helped Team USA to victory.

“Obviously I have spent a lot of my racing in Europe,” McGrath said. “As a rider, to get invited (to the MXoN), I was invited several times, and I managed to race for Team USA twice, and both times we won. Amazingly enough it was two different experiences. I went in 1993 and I was a young kid, and didn’t really have much experience riding motocross, and I wasn’t very good. I was the weak link in the team, but I managed to get one score that was good enough and we got the win.”

Three years later at the Jerez circuit in Spain, Team USA completely dominated, and McGrath was a major part of their success story. McGrath, Jeff Emig and Steve Lamson all won their class, and gave the rest of the world little chance of beating them.

“In 1996, I was a much better rider and we won the Motocross of Nations again. We went and won everything, and that experience was one of the best racing experiences in my career. The level of the Europeans is maybe better than our guys now. I think the Motocross of Nations is a race any motorcycle enthusiast should see.”

In 1981 Team USA, with Chuck Sun, Danny Laporte, Johnny O’Mara and Donny Hansen sent the Grand Prix riders packing as they dominated the event. Harry Everts and Eric Geboers of the Belgian team (and favourites) couldn’t believe the speed of the American riders around the tough Lommel circuit. It would be the start of the most dominating era in MXoN history and one that would prove that America was a force in World Motocross. Danny Laporte remembered it well.

“The US was having trouble putting a team together,” Laporte said. “So, we went with our (Honda) team, myself, Johnny O’Mara, Donny Hansen and Chuck Sun. I had no idea what I was doing, and it was the first time we ever won a championship at the Motocross of Nations.”

Obviously, this year’s riders Thomas Covington, Cole Seely and Zach Osborne will continue the great performances by American riders, and how knows, maybe they can come out with victory number 23.

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MATTERLEY BASIN (Great Britain), 27 September 2017 - The biggest event of 2017, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by FIAT Professional, is upon us at the amazing and historic Matterley Basin circuit in the UK. The 71st running of the event will bring 39 nations together from countries as far as Brazil and exotic as Thailand or Iran.

The venue is known as one of the best in the world with its grassy hills and natural terrain. The track this year has been updated with new additions and a longer track length sure to give the tens of thousands of fans expected epic racing. Last time the circuit hosted the Motocross of Nations was in 2006 and it provided not only some of the best racing, but also one of the best atmospheres of any Motocross of Nations.

On the topic of atmosphere and supreme racing, last year’s Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations presented by FIAT Professional in Maggiora, Italy, is not one to forget. Scores of fans filled the hillsides and cheered for their countrymen in the patriotic battle. Last year it was team France who edged out the competition by 1 point but with a swarm of new competitors this year may see a new holder of the Chamberlain trophy.

Multi-time and defending champions Team France again posses a strong team led by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin. The experienced French rider comes off a strong season in the MXGP World Championship where he won the MXGP of Europe in Valkenswaard and took third overall in the championship standings.

Joining Paulin is Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Charlier. Febvre struggled in the early part of the 2017 season but has finished strong reaching the podium in two of the last four rounds while Charlier fills in for the injured Dylan Ferrandis and Benoit Paturel.

Runner-up in 2016 was team The Netherlands as they lost out by a single point. The 2017 team will again pose as a strong threat to the win with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Glenn Coldenhoff plus MX2 HSF Motorsports rider Brian Bogers.

Herlings has been the man to beat in the MXGP championship during the second half of the season scoring 6 overall victories in 2017. Herlings finished second in the MXGP championship in his rookie year and will take his much improved 450cc experience into the UK. Glenn Coldenhoff and Brian Bogers are not to be counted out either as both have shown the speed required to fight at the top of the standings throughout their 2017 campaign.

Team USA is always in everybody’s bets when speaking of a potential winner. The last time the Motocross of Nations was celebrated in Matterley Basin in 2006 the Americans won in impressive fashion. This year team USA will be composed by HRC’s Cole Seely along with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne and Thomas Covington.

Osborne is a prior MX2 World Championship racer and will look to use his experience racing abroad to help him this weekend. Thomas Covington may be an American by blood but he has been riding, racing and training for years in Europe and comes off of several strong results in 2017 including various race wins and two overall victories as recent as Villars sous Ecot.

The home country, Team Great Britain, will indeed have the crowd behind them. The team is made up by Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Tommy Searle plus Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie and Dean Wilson. Anstie has momentum on his side as he was on the podium 3 times in his 2017 rookie MXGP campaign and 2 of them came at the last 2 rounds.

Team Belgium is another podium contender with top riders such as Team Suzuki World MXGP’s Kevin Strijbos, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Kemea Yamaha Official MX Team’s Brent Van doninck.

Dean Ferris leads Team Australia and pairs up with Kirk Gibbs and Team Suzuki World MX2’s Hunter Lawerence. Lawerence comes of his career first race win and pole position at the MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard only a couple of weeks ago.

Team Switzerland will be a force to reckon with as well with Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus, Team Suzuki World MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer, and Honda Redmoto Assomotor’s Valentin Guillod. Tonus while returning from injury has an MXGP race win to his name in 2017 and Seewer steps up to the 450cc after finishing second in the 2017 MX2 World Championship.

Some other strong contenders are Italy’s now 9-time world champion, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli, who clinched his 9th title 3 races short of the full season and had 2 second place race results in the 2016 MXoN, joined by HRC MX2’s Michele Cervellin and Team Honda Redmoto Assomotor’s Alessandro Lupino, Slovenia and Team HRC’s Tim Gajser, who is the 2016 MXGP World Champion, and Danish rider and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen who finished third in his rookie 2017 MX2 season.

All the photos from the 2017 Edition of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN Presented by Fiat Professional will be available HERE

TIMETABLE

Friday: MXGP Awards 14:00; MXoN Teams Presentation 18:00

Saturday: Free Practice YZ125 bLU cRU 08:30; Free Practice MXGP 10:00; Free practice MX2 11:00; Free Practice Open 12:00; Time Practice YZ125 bLU cRU 12:50; Qualifying Heat MXGP 13:30; Qualifying Heat MX2 14:30; Qualifying Heat Open 15:30; Race 1 YZ125 bLU cRU 16:00; C-Final 17:00.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:30; Race 2 YZ125 bLU cRU 09:20; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:50; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 10:20; 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.

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