MXGP

The Fox Holeshot award runs across the entire MXGP season. The way it works is 1 point is awarded for each race holeshot. He who has the most points in MXGP at the end of the season will win the grand prize of €10,000 while he with the most points in MX2 will win the grand prize of €5,000.

At the MXGP of Switerland presented by iXS which took place the last 7^th August in Frauenfeld - Gachnang Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin and Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser took the FOX holeshots in Race 1 and Race 2 respectively.

Meanwhile in MX2 TM racing Factory Team’s Samuele Bernardini took the FOX Holeshot in race 1 while Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie took the FOX holeshot in race 2.

Watch the MXGP of Switerland presented by iXS ‘Fox Holeshot’ films here below.         

MXGP of Switerland presented by iXS FOX MXGP Holeshot MXGP Film

MXGP of Switerland presented by iXS MX2 FOX Holeshot Film

MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 09 August 2016 – VIP tickets are now on sale for the Monster Energy MXGP of Americas, which will take place at the the Dirt Track at Charlotte, in Concord, North Carolina, on September 2^nd and 3^rd.

The Skybox VIP Gold package includes admission to the venue and access to exclusive areas such as the Skybox which is the structure built directly behind the start gate. The Skybox Terrace offers premium views of the track, the best view of the start, as well as snacks and drinks. Dinner will be a gourmet buffet style meal inside the VIP Restaurant.

Make your experience at the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Monster Energy MXGP of Americas, an unforgettable one.

Click HERE and GO VIP at the Monster Energy MXGP of Americas.

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FRAUENFELD-GACHNANG (Switzerland), 07 August 2016 – The revival of the Swiss grand prix was completely off the hook as thousands upon thousands of fanatical MXGP fans packed into the grand stands that surrounded the track to witness the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s number one tactician Antonio Cairoli made his return to the top step of the podium, while Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie poured more life into his MX2 campaign with a pair of race wins for the victory in MX2.

Picking the right lines is all in the mind, and with no former knowledge of this track and venue, no videos to watch over and over, no hills that cater to a good engine with great gearing or horse power, it was all down to the riders to work out which lines were the fastest, and that made the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS the great equalizer.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli put in a breakout ride just when he needed it most, at least in race one, which was enough for his third grand prix win of the season. The second race didn’t go as smooth for the Italian legend and he was absolutely livid at the end of it, which is a good indication he still has a fire in his belly for winning races. In his post race interview he mentioned that he is going to use the three-week break to test both bikes, the 350cc and the 450cc, which is a sure sign he is on a mission to find the extra edge.

Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser’s is not afraid to let it all hang loose, but riding like that almost always comes at a price. Gajser learned all about the risk and reward on his way to THIRD overall today. In race one, the risk slammed him to the ground, bent his bars and destroyed his front brake. A truly gritty ride saw him charge from outside of the top twenty to ninth. In Race 2, the risk rewarded him with his fifteenth race win of the season, which was enough to land him on podium for the fourteenth time this year.  

At the moment, with the incredible depth of talent in the MXGP class, no one is good enough to get on the podium while holding something back. Febvre knows better than anyone, and threw his heart on the table once again, as he always does, except this weekend the track demanded a lot of respect and anyone who pushed too hard paid the price. Febvre’s price was eighth place in Race 1, but he came back strong in race two with a second place for third overall.

If you thought Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin seemed out of character over the last couple of rounds, you’ll be pleased to know the real Gautier Paulin was back in the opening moto, with the assistance of a good start. A podium was on the cards for the Honda ace today, but because of his cruddy start in the final race, he fell short by 3 points and had to settle for fourth.

Meanwhile, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff finally cracked the top five, in overall results, when he passed his teammate, Tony Cairoli, on the last lap in the second race. The pass saw him cross the line in third place, which is the first time he’s finished inside the top three this year.

Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki’s Tommy Searle also achieved a season best, sixth.

MXGP Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 35:08.501; 2. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), +0:07.545; 3. Clement Desalle (BEL, Kawasaki), +0:10.443; 4. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Yamaha), +0:12.257; 5. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +0:19.403; 6. Jordi Tixier (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:23.488; 7. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:25.625; 8. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:28.295; 9. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:31.260; 10. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), +0:31.694.

MXGP Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), 34:24.265; 2. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:11.791; 3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), +0:20.333; 4. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), +0:22.574; 5. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:23.071; 6. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:24.626; 7. Jordi Tixier (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:37.348; 8. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:42.562; 9. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +0:49.442; 10. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, Yamaha), +0:54.840.

MXGP Overall Top Ten: 1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 41 points; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 37 p.; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 35 p.; 4. Gautier Paulin (FRA, HON), 32 p.; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 30 p.; 6. Tommy Searle (GBR, KAW), 29 p.; 7. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KAW), 29 p.; 8. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 29 p.; 9. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, HON), 27 p.; 10. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 25 p.

MXGP Championship Top Ten: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 644 points; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 545 p.; 3. Maximilian Nagl (GER, HUS), 509 p.; 4. Romain Febvre (FRA, YAM), 499 p.; 5. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, HON), 472 p.; 6. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, YAM), 446 p.; 7. Valentin Guillod (SUI, YAM), 308 p.; 8. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, KTM), 307 p.; 9. Clement Desalle (BEL, KAW), 298 p.; 10. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, SUZ), 279 p.

MXGP Manufacturers: 1. Honda, 667 points; 2. Yamaha, 596 p.; 3. KTM, 567 p.; 4. Husqvarna, 524 p.; 5. Kawasaki, 409 p.; 6. Suzuki, 317 p.

It’s better late than never. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie looks as though he has finally got his stuff together. This weekend Max proved he’s got the skill set, fitness and mental edge to win races. He won Race 1 with ease thanks to Seewer’s bad start, but in race two, Seewer got off the line equally as good and made him work hard to get the job done. Despite being thrown in the pressure cooker, Anstie handled it and was able to stand on the top step of the podium for the second time in a row. “That was one of the tightest races I’ve had,” he said, “it felt like the whole of Switzerland was behind Jeremy. Going through the waves I couldn’t even hear the bike.”

Team Suzuki World MX2’s Jeremy Seewer set his dotting home fans ablaze with his fine display of dirtbike racing this weekend. The Swiss native dusted off the motocross playbook in Race 1 when he found himself buried mid-pack at turn one. If anyone said the track here in Frauenfeld was difficult to pass on, then they need to go and get some tips on how to pass from the ‘91’, because he blitzed past a ton of guys on his way to second place in the opening moto.

A better start in race two saw the hometown hero blast to the front of the field. The crowd erupted like you wouldn’t believe, even Anstie felt as though all of Switzerland was here egging the Suzuki star on. In the end, Max Anstie took the win after battling to the flag, but the down-to-earth kid from just up the road was still pretty satisfied with his 2 – 2 result for second overall, “I’m so so happy, I can’t find any words.” He said, “The spectators were so crazy and I am so happy to ride here at home in front of them. It’s an incredible feeling and I just can’t thank them and the people around me enough.” 

Kemea Yamaha MX Official Team’s Benoit Paturel is MX2’s unsung hero. The French kid has been running a fever pitch pace all year although his results have been a little bit higgledy-piggledy despite his speed. Nevertheless, the Yamaha star on the rise has been constantly improving and authenticated his potential today with a 3 – 3 for third overall. He has also moved into third place in the championship standings.

Last but not least, the battle for fourth was tight between two unusual suspects. TM Factory Racing’s Samuele Bernardini and HSF Logistics Motorsports Calvin Vlaanderen were on fire today as they both charged into the top five. While we did say ‘unusual’, perhaps Bernardini doesn’t fall in that category as he has put in some blistering hot performances this year. Anyway, the Italian youngster was fourth; while the South African rookie that rides with a Dutch license, Vlaanderen, scored his first ever top five finish, fifth.

MX2 Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, Husqvarna), 35:18.680; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:10.590; 3. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:32.037; 4. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), +0:47.010; 5. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, Husqvarna), +0:54.752; 6. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, KTM), +0:57.350; 7. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +1:04.853; 8. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +1:07.385; 9. Petar Petrov (BUL, Kawasaki), +1:07.965; 10. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +1:09.352.

MX2 Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, Husqvarna), 34:19.959; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:01.470; 3. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:43.141; 4. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +0:47.204; 5. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, KTM), +0:58.480; 6. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), +1:11.612; 7. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), +1:15.345; 8. Conrad Mewse (GBR, Husqvarna), +1:17.906; 9. Michele Cervellin (ITA, Honda), +1:21.132; 10. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +1:22.073.

MX2 Overall Top Ten: 1. Max Anstie (GBR, HUS), 50 points; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, SUZ), 44 p.; 3. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 40 p.; 4. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), 33 p.; 5. Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, KTM), 31 p.; 6. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), 29 p.; 7. Thomas Covington (USA, HUS), 24 p.; 8. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 24 p.; 9. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, HUS), 24 p.; 10. Ivo Monticelli (ITA, KTM), 23 p.

MX2 Championship Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 597 points; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, SUZ), 554 p.; 3. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 433 p.; 4. Max Anstie (GBR, HUS), 416 p.; 5. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 403 p.; 6. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, KAW), 378 p.; 7. Petar Petrov (BUL, KAW), 340 p.; 8. Samuele Bernardini (ITA, TM), 327 p.; 9. Aleksandr Tonkov (RUS, YAM), 320 p.; 10. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), 309 p.

MX2 Manufacturers: 1. KTM, 693 points; 2. Suzuki, 554 p.; 3. Kawasaki, 548 p.; 4. Yamaha, 524 p.; 5. Husqvarna, 506 p.; 6. TM, 327 p.; 7. Honda, 283 p.

Click here to obtain the complete result

All the photos of the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS will be available HERE

MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1560m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 26°C

Weather conditions: Sunny

Weekend Crowd Attendance: 45,000

MXGP was available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

NEXT ROUND

The next round of the FIM Motocross World Championship will be in Assen, The Netherlands on August, the 28^th.

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MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS

FRAUENFELD-GACHNANG (Switzerland), 07 August 2016 - Emil Weckman rode to another race win in what was a challenging second moto for the CRF150R riders, taking the top honours in both races at the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS in Frauenfeld-Gachnang.

After losing out on the holeshot to Estonia’s Henry Vesilind, Weckman quickly made his way through to take the lead on the first lap. Following closely and hoping to challenge for the top positions were Leopold Ambjornson, Lenaic Pilorget, Andrea Bonifacio and Yago Martinez.

Weckman started to pull away from the rest of the field, but during the early stages of the moto the chain came off after over-jumping the triple causing the young Finn to stop. After fixing his bike Weckman found himself in fourth with the top three riders still in his sights.

After riding hard to catch them, Weckman was able to use the remaining laps to find his way through to regain the lead of the race and extend his championship lead further.

It looked set that Vesilind would take second but a small crash in the final stages of the race relegated him to fourth, promoting Hakon Fredriksen to second and Yago Martinez to third.

It was a close call as to who would be joining Weckman on the podium with Fredriksen, Martinez and Vesilind all finishing the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS with 40 points each. Due to better results in the second moto Fredriksen and Martinez took the second and third spots on the podium respectively.

The final round of the 2016 Honda 150 European Championship, where the championship winner will receive a Honda supported EMX250 ride, will take place in Assen, The Netherlands (27-28 August).

Emil Weckman: “Was tough race today because my chain came off on the third lap I think. I overjump the triple a little bit and then the chain came off. I fixed it but I couldn’t get the focus after that but when I see Henry, Yago and Hakon then I get the focus back and made no mistakes. Tough race though. Last year was pretty tough in Assen with only two points between me and Jack, this year I have a little bit bigger gap. I like the track there, it’s good for me and I’m not feeling the pressure.”

Davy Dousselaere, Honda Europe Off-Road Manager: “It was another tough race for our riders today but they all took to the challenge and performed very well. I am very impressed with Emil and the maturity with which he is riding. I am also very pleased with the riding we saw from Henry Vesilind, Hakon Fredriksen and Yago Martinez. These are all riders that we had in the championship last year and I am delighted with their progress and the increase in their ability. Throughout the field we have some very talented riders and some very good battles out on track. We now head to Assen for the final round and it will be another type of track for the kids to experience and I’m really looking forward to seeing who will excel there this year.”

Honda EMX150 Race 1: 1. Emil Weckman (FIN, Honda), 24:38.765; 2. Henry Vesilind (EST, Honda), +0:50.335; 3. Yago Martinez (ESP, Honda), +0:53.163; 4. Hakon Fredriksen (NOR, Honda), +0:59.174; 5. Leopold Ambjörnson (SWE, Honda), +2:00.635; 6. Rasmus Moen (SWE, Honda), +2:10.496; 7. Lenaic Pilorget (FRA, Honda), +2:13.659; 8. Luis Outeiro (POR, Honda), +2:17.079; 9. Maksim Kasatkin (RUS, Honda), +2:32.987; 10. Anton Nordström Graaf (SWE, Honda), -1 lap(s).

Honda EMX150 Race 2: 1. Emil Weckman (FIN, Honda), 25:08.013; 2. Hakon Fredriksen (NOR, Honda), +0:30.041; 3. Yago Martinez (ESP, Honda), +0:50.125; 4. Henry Vesilind (EST, Honda), +1:14.295; 5. Leopold Ambjörnson (SWE, Honda), +1:17.186; 6. Andrea Bonifacio (ITA, Honda), +1:52.632; 7. Lenaic Pilorget (FRA, Honda), +1:55.253; 8. Rasmus Moen (SWE, Honda), +2:17.445; 9. Anton Nordström Graaf (SWE, Honda), +2:21.775; 10. Maksim Kasatkin (RUS, Honda), -1 lap(s).

Honda EMX150 Overall: 1. Emil Weckman (FIN, HON), 50 points; 2. Hakon Fredriksen (NOR, HON), 40 p.; 3. Yago Martinez (ESP, HON), 40 p.; 4. Henry Vesilind (EST, HON), 40 p.; 5. Leopold Ambjörnson (SWE, HON), 32 p.; 6. Lenaic Pilorget (FRA, HON), 28 p.; 7. Rasmus Moen (SWE, HON), 28 p.; 8. Andrea Bonifacio (ITA, HON), 25 p.; 9. Anton Nordström Graaf (SWE, HON), 23 p.; 10. Maksim Kasatkin (RUS, HON), 23 p.

Honda EMX150 Championship: 1. Emil Weckman (FIN, HON), 197 points; 2. Hakon Fredriksen (NOR, HON), 165 p.; 3. Yago Martinez (ESP, HON), 132 p.; 4. Henry Vesilind (EST, HON), 114 p.; 5. Leopold Ambjörnson (SWE, HON), 113 p.; 6. Luis Outeiro (POR, HON), 105 p.; 7. Rasmus Moen (SWE, HON), 102 p.; 8. Andrea Adamo (ITA, HON), 78 p.; 9. Anton Nordström Graaf (SWE, HON), 76 p.; 10. Carl Jorgensen (SWE, HON), 63 p.

Click here to obtain the complete results

All the photos of the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS will be available HERE

MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1560m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 26°C

Weather conditions: Sunny

MXGP was available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

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MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS

FRAUENFELD-GACHNANG (Switzerland), 07 August 2016 - Youthstream is pleased to announce the hosting venue for the 2017 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is the spectacular Glen Helen Raceway in USA.  

‘Since many years Glen Helen has been a devoted partner,’ Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream said, ‘and I am delighted to be able to continue this strong partnership, it’s a real pleasure working together with Bud Feldkamp and his staff.  USA is an important country for Motocross and it’s fabulous to be returning to Glen Helen with the best Motocross event of the year, the American fans are fantastic and deserve to have this unique event in their country and to be able to support their powerful US Team.’

Bud Feldkamp, President of Glen Helen Raceway stated: ‘Myself and the entire Glen Helen staff are extremely excited to host the 2017 Monster Energy Motocross of Nations. The opportunity to welcome the world of motocross to our back yard in Southern California, for the first time in its 70 year history, is something that we do not take lightly at Glen Helen. Thank you to the FIM, AMA, and particularly Youthstream for giving us this honor.  I look forward to doing everything in my power to make this a truly historicmotocross event for all the teams and fans from around the world.’

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FRAUENFELD GACHNANG (Switzerland), 07 August 2016 - Following the Qualifying Race Press Conference here in Frauenfeld Gachnang at the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS, Youthstream Director David Luongo, Philippe Boissonnas, General Secretary of IRP, the international foundation research in Paraplegia, and the IRP Ambassador Marc Ristori, launched a new campaign where fans and spectators of MXGP can purchase a MXGP branded drinking glass for 2 euro, to keep as a souvenir, where 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the IRP charity.

The glasses are available for purchase at all of the bars here in Frauenfeld-Gachnang, as well as at the MXGP merchandising Store, inside the paddock restaurant, and inside the VIP restaurant. MXGP and IRP wish to cooperate with such initiative until the end of the season, therefore 5,000 cups have been produced.

IRP is a foundation that boosts the research in paraplegia by providing researchers with the resources needed to fund their work. In addition, Team Suzuki World MX2’s Swiss sensation Jeremy Seewer was on stage to present his limited edition iXS race shirt, which has a traditional Swiss farmer’s influence. Only 91 copies were made.

Jeremy has donated one of his limited edition jersey, the number 91, which was signed by him personally at the press conference, to the IRP charity to be auctioned off inside the Organiser VIP Restaurant here at his home grand prix, the MXGP of Switzerland presented by iXS, where the 100% of the winning auction will be donated to charity.

Donations can be made on the account:

Banque Pictet & Cie SA – Account number X-566192.001 - CCP 12-109-4 –

IRP – International Foundation for research in paraplegia - IBAN CH48 0875 5056 6191 0010 0

For all further information, do not hesitate to contact the IRP Secretariat:

Rue François-Perréard 14 / CH-1225 Chêne-Bourg

Tel. 41 (0)22 349 03 03 / Fax 41 (0)22 349 44 05

www.irp.ch / info@irp.ch

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FRAUENFELD-GACHNANG (Switzerland), 06 August 2016 - The thirty-fifth issue of the MXGP Mag is now online presenting the star-studded line-ups KTM, Husqvarna and Honda have announced to race the Monster Energy SMX Riders’ Cup. Ryan Dungey, Marvin Musquin, Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser, Gautier Paulin, Evgeny Bobryshev, Max Nagl, Jason Anderson and Zach Osborne are nine of the fastest riders on the planet right now, and on October 8^th, inside the VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, they will all go bar-to-bar.

While Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and TM are yet to announce their teams, these riders alone are enough to amp the world up for one of the biggest clashes motocross has ever seen, perhaps the biggest since the ‘Masters of Motocross’ which had it’s final innings back in 1991.

This issue also includes a feature on Suzuki World MX2’s star on the rise, Jeremy Seewer, and a write up on Sten Lundin, from the vintage era. It also covers some of the highlights from the last two rounds of MXGP, in Czech Republic and Belgium, as well as the scoop on how the European Championships EMX85 and EMX65 which took place at Loket, Czech Republic, two weeks ago. 

Click here to read the thirty-fifth issue of MXGP Mag or download it for FREE on Apple Store or Google Play. The iOs and Android versions contain exclusive videos and several photo galleries, and once the MXGP Mag has been downloaded, the reader does not need to be connected on the Internet to go through the content.

Those users who have already downloaded the other issues on their iOs device can automatically download the thirty-fifth 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 new app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid

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