MXoN

KEGUMS (Latvia), 26 September 2014 - The excitement has really started to mount here in Kegums, Latvia for the 68th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. While the climate is feeling very winter-like, cool and damp, there is still a warm ambience as the teams set up and prepare for what is the most exciting and paramount event of the year.

While the teams sorted their pit areas out and got the bikes off to technical control, the riders were out feasting their eyes on the battlefield known to the locals as ‘Zelta Zirgs’ before the first ‘Media Opportunities’ of the weekend took place.

Just after lunch, the official Monster Energy athletes such as Gautier Paulin, Tommy Searle, Dean Wilson, Arnaud Tonus, and a few others attended the Monster Energy media opportunity, which took place in the Monster Energy rig. It was a unique opportunity for the press to get last minute interviews, videos and pictures with the starts before race day cracks on and nerves creep in.

Around mid-afternoon, Youthstream President Mr. Giuseppe Luongo, FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb and FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington held the ‘welcome press conference’ where each of them expressed their excitement for this weekend. Mr. Giuseppe Luongo said, “Welcome to another fantastic edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, I want to welcome all the teams present, it’s very good with thirty-four nations here it just confirms the MXoN is the biggest, most interesting motocross event in the world. You can see the preparation of the entire venue and the track is fantastic and our partner here in Latvia has done a great job!” Mr. Luongo then went on to confirm the next three editions of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will take place in Ernèe, France in 2015, Maggiora, Italy in 2016 and USA in 2017 with the location not yet confirmed.

Directly after the press conference the official team presentation for the highest ranked teams took place, teeing off with the defending champions, Team Belgium. Team USA followed as last years runners up, with the 2013 bronze medalist, Team Italy being the third team to take the stage. Other teams in attendance were Team Australia, Team France, Team Great Britain, Team Germany, Team Switzerland, Team Russia and the local heroes Team Latvia. Some of the coolest and most interesting quotes were:

 “I feel really good, I am not stressed to ride with the number one plate. I like this track, I have ridden here a lot. I have won moto’s in the past here too so I feel really comfortable. Let the games begin!” Team Belgium’s Jeremy Van Horebeek said.

 “I just have fun racing my dirtbike. I have never been over seas and I get to experience here riding with a bunch of new riders and learn and have fun so it’s gonna be awesome” American rookie Jeremy Martin told.

Team Italy’s Antonio Cairoli said, “The coincidence that I can come here and race with number eight is amazing just when I have got my eighth FIM Motocross World title. I have to say it’s not so easy to go back to the MX2 bike because the gearing and everything is completely different, but I feel comfortable and my goal is to get on the podium with Team Italy.

“We have a very strong team and the decision to pick Ferrandis over Tixier was made in June before Jordi (Tixier) was crowned world champion. But there are many fast riders in France but I think this is the right team, like I said, we have a very strong team.” Olivier Robert, the French Team Manager stated.

The other surprise MX2 rider, Team Great Britain’s Tommy Searle said, “I got back on a 250 after Mexico, I enjoy riding it and I feel like I’ve prepared well.”

All the photos of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: 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; Youthstream MX Awards 20:00.

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

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM MXoN

KEGUMS (Latvia), 26 September 2014 – With the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations being the most prestigious and spectacular motocross event of the year www.MXGP-TV.com will go the extra mile for their viewers and broadcast BOTH Saturday and Sunday LIVE.

Twenty years ago, at the 1994 FIM Motocross of Nations, previously named Motocross des Nations, British presenter Paul Malin raced for Great Britain and American presenter Jeff Emig raced for Team USA. Back then the duo were opposition going bar to bar, each out to play their part in claiming the coveted Chamberlain Trophy. This weekend in Latvia, adding an extra flare to the already awesome event, the two have teamed up to present to you at home the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Starting at 13:30 local time Malin and Emig will get the ball rolling with the MXGP-TV Studio Show which will feature special guests Team Australia’s Chad Reed, Team Great Britain’s Dean Wilson while Team USA’s Eli Tomac is yet to be confirmed. Following the pre-race build up from the Studio Show, the gates in Kegums, Latvia, will drop for the first time with Qualifying heat one, which will be followed by Qualifying heats two and three.

As for the television broadcasting service, CBS Sports Network will utilize the live commentary from Paul Malin and Jeff Emig in their delayed coverage for the United States and Canada, while LTV1, LTV7 and LNT1 will be onsite offering a unique insight to the event for local viewers. Meanwhile acclaimed German sports channel Sport 1 will also have their own TV crew in attendance to provide exclusive coverage for Germany.

Reminder, the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will be available across the board in high definition, and is also globally available to view live and in HD on www.MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks, viewing times can be viewed by clicking on the logo of your chosen broadcasting network.

EUROPE 

PAN EUROPE 

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 – (LIVE)                                    12:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 – (LIVE)                                    13:30 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                     15:00 (CET) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                        12:00 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                       13:30 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                       15:00 (CET)          

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 30 September - 26MN Magazine                   22:50 (CET)

FRANCE

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                        15:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - Delayed                                    16:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 – Delayed                                    17:00 (CET) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                           12:00 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                          13:30 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                          15:00 (CET)          

BeIn Max4 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                         12:00 (CET)

BeIn Max4 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                         13:30 (CET)

BeIn Max4 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                         15:00 (CET)          

GERMANY

Sport1 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                               12:00 (CET)

Sport1- Race 2 - (LIVE)                                                13:30 (CET)

Sport1 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                               15:00 (CET)     

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                        12:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                        13:30 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                        15:00 (CET) 

ITALY 

ITALIA 2 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                          12:00 (CET)

ITALIA 2 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                          13:30 (CET)

ITALIA 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                          15:00 (CET)          

PORTUGAL

SPORT TV 3 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                     12:00 (CET)

SPORT TV 3 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                     13:30 (CET)

SPORT TV 3 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                     15:00 (CET)          

SLOVENIA

SPORT TV  - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                      12:00 (CET)

SPORT TV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                       13:30 (CET)

SPORT TV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                       15:00 (CET)          

UK 

Eurosport 2 - Delayed (75mn)                                          19:45 (BST) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                              11:00 (BST)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                             12:30 (BST)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                             14:00 (BST)          

AMERICA

USA – CANADA 

CBS Sports Network – Race 1 – 2 - 3          Delayed            01.00pm (EST) / 11:00am

BRAZIL

Bandsports - Race 1 – (LIVE)                                              12:00 (CET)

Bandsports - Race 2 – (LIVE)                                              13:30 (CET)

Bandsports - Race 3  – (LIVE)                                             15:00 (CET)          

ASIA 

PAN ASIA 

FOX SPORTS - Race 1 - Delayed                                       TBA

FOX SPORTS - Race 2 - Delayed                                       TBA

FOX SPORTS - Race 3 - Delayed                                       TBA        

THAILAND

True Vision - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                               12:00 (CET)

True Vision - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                               13:30 (CET)

True Vision - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                               15:00 (CET)          

PAN MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                    12:00 (CET)

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                    13:30 (CET)

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                    15:00 (CET)          

All the photos of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: 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; Youthstream MX Awards 20:00.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:40; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:10; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 9:40; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:08; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:38; MXoN Race 3 (MXGP+Open) 16:08.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM MXoN

There is no event like it in the world, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. As far back as 1947 when a British team won the event at the Wassenaar circuit in The Netherlands this race has grown into a massive celebration of the best riders in the World. Each year the many nations come together for what is our Olympics of motocross.

Back in the 1950’s and 60s it was Sweden and Great Britain who dominated this event, before the Belgians started their amazing run of victories. Winning their first in 1948 and their last in 2013 the Belgian team have won 15 times.

Of course after the Belgium era of domination came the might of Team USA, as the American took the event by storm in 1981 and in the last 31 years have won 22 times.

Riders like Ricky Johnson, David Bailey, Jeff Ward, Johnny O’Mara, Mike Kiedrowski, Jeff Emig, Jeremy McGrath, Jeff Stanton and many more made this event their own. Then came the era of Ricky Carmichael, Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart and Ryan Dungey, it was an unstoppable force that was not often broken.

It has been the American team that has really brought glamour to this event, as they came in their numbers, huge budgets and total professionalism. The rest of the world have to look on with respect, take their beating and then hope for some luck the following year.

Of course in recent years the tide has turned a little, with Team USA not winning in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2012 and 2013.

Carmichael rounds up his troops and won in 2005. Since that 2005 victory America have lost just twice, that being of course the last two years.

The win by Team USA at the Ernee circuit in 2005 also saw the event move to another level. The brilliance of RC, plus a solid performance by New Zealander Ben Townley brought added interest to the event and each year bigger crowds, larger facilities and more media attention has seen this race grow at an alarming rate.

Now comes 2014, set for the Kegums circuit in Latvia. Team USA will come to take what they feel is theirs. That defeat at the hands of Belgium in last year’s classic was a bitter pill for the very proud nation.

Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac and Jeremy Martin will be heavy favorites, with only Team Belgium and Team France really having a chance of matching the American juggernaut, although for many it isn’t always about who wins the team event, but who wins the boasting rights.

10 years of moto winners

2004 Everts-Everts-Pichon

2005 RC-RC- Townley

2006 Everts-Cairoli-Everts

2007 Villopoto-RC-Villopoto

2008 Stewart-Villopoto-Pourcel

2009 Dungey- Paulin-Cairoli

2010 Dungey-Dungey-Townley

2011 Paulin-Villopoto-Reed

2012 Cairoli-Cairoli-Herlings

2013 Cairoli-Cairoli- Roczen

The riders with the most moto wins from the last 8 years are Antonio Cairoli with 6, Ryan Villopoto with 4, Ryan Dungey and Ricky Carmichael 3 each, and Ben Townley and Gautier Paulin 2 each.

Whatever happens in Latvia on the soft sand of Kegums this weekend, you can count on riders like Dungey, Martin, Cairoli, Tomac, Paulin, Nagl, and many others giving 100%.

Motocross des Nations winners

2013 Teutschenthal, Germany Belgium Clement Desalle / Jeremy Van Horebeek / Ken De Dycker

2012 Lommel, Belgium Germany Maximilian Nagl / Ken Roczen / Marcus Schiffer

2011 Saint-Jean-d'Angély, France USA Ryan Dungey / Blake Baggett / Ryan Villopoto

2010 Lakewood, USA USA Ryan Dungey / Trey Canard / Andrew Short

2009 Franciacorta, Italy USA Ryan Dungey / Jake Weimer / Ivan Tedesco

2008 Donington Park, UK  USA James Stewart, Jr. / Ryan Villopoto / Tim Ferry

2007 Budds Creek, USA USA Ricky Carmichael / Ryan Villopoto / Tim Ferry

2006 Matterley Basin, UK  USA James Stewart, Jr. / Ryan Villopoto / Ivan Tedesco

2005 Ernée, France United States USA Ricky Carmichael / Kevin Windham / Ivan Tedesco

2004 Lierop, Netherlands Belgium Stefan Everts / Steve Ramon / Kevin Strijbos

2003 Zolder, Belgium Belgium Stefan Everts / Steve Ramon / Joël Smets

2002 Bellpuig, Spain Italy Andrea Bartolini / Alessio Chiodi / Alessandro Puzar

2001 Namur, Belgium France Yves Demaria / Luigi Seguy / David Vuillemin

2000 Saint-Jean-d'Angély, France USA Ricky Carmichael / Ryan Hughes / Travis Pastrana

1999 Indaiatuba, Brazil Italy Andrea Bartolini / Alessio Chiodi/ Claudio Federici

1998 Foxhills, UK Belgium Marnicq Bervoets / Patrick Caps / Stefan Everts

1997 Nismes, Belgium Belgium Marnicq Bervoets / Stefan Everts / Joël Smets

1996 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain USA Jeff Emig / Steve Lamson / Jeremy McGrath

1995 Sverepec, Slovakia Belgium Marnicq Bervoets / Stefan Everts / Joël Smets

1994 Roggenburg, Switzerland Great Britain Rob Herring / Paul Malin / Kurt Nicoll

1993 Schwanenstadt, Austria USA Jeff Emig / Mike Kiedrowski / Jeremy McGrath

1992 Manjimup, Australia USA Jeff Emig / Mike LaRocco / Billy Liles

1991 Valkenswaard, Netherlands USA Damon Bradshaw / Mike Kiedrowski / Jeff Stanton

1990 Vimmerby, Sweden United States USA Damon Bradshaw / Jeff Stanton / Jeff Ward

1989 Gaildorf, West Germany USA Mike Kiedrowski / Jeff Stanton / Jeff Ward

1988 Dung, France USA Rick Johnson / Ron Lechien / Jeff Ward

1987 Unadilla, USA USA Bob Hannah / Rick Johnson / Jeff Ward

1986 Maggiora, Italy USA David Bailey / Rick Johnson / Johnny O'Mara

1985 Gaildorf, West Germany USA David Bailey / Ron Lechien / Jeff Ward

1984 Vantaa, Finland USA David Bailey / Rick Johnson / Johnny O'Mara / Jeff Ward

1983 Angreau, Belgium USA David Bailey / Mark Barnett / Broc Glover / Jeff Ward

1982 Wohlen, Switzerland USA David Bailey / Danny Chandler / Jim Gibson / Johnny O'Mara

1981 Bielstein, West Germany USA Donnie Hansen / Danny LaPorte / Johnny O'Mara / Chuck Sun

1980 Farleigh Castle, UK Belgium Georges Jobé / André Malherbe / Ivan Van Den Broek / André Vromans

1979 Stockholm, Sweden Belgium Roger De Coster / Harry Everts / André Malherbe / Ivan Van Den Broek

1978 Gaildorf, West Germany USSR Kavinov / Khudiakov / Korneev / Guennady Moisseev

1977 Cognac, France Belgium Roger De Coster / André Malherbe / Jean-Paul Mingles / Jaak van Velthoven

1976 St. Anthonis, Netherlands Belgium Roger De Coster / Harry Everts / Gaston Rahier / Jaak van Velthoven

1975 Sedlčany, Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Bavorovský / Churavý / Naváček / Velký

1974 Stockholm, Sweden Sweden Sweden Bengt Aberg / Hakan Andersson / Ake Jonsson / Arne Kring

1973 Wohlen, Switzerland Belgium Roger De Coster / Sylvain Geboers / René Heeren / Jaak van Velthoven

1972 Norg, Netherlands Belgium Belgium Roger De Coster / Rene Van de Vorst / Jaak van Velthoven

1971 France Sweden Bengt Aberg / Christer Hammargren / Ake Jonsson / Olle Petersson

1970 Italy Sweden Bengt Aberg / Christer Hammargren / Ake Jonsson / Arne Kring

1969 Farleigh Castle, UK Belgium Roger De Coster / Sylvain Geboers / Joël Robert / Jef Teeuwissen

1968 Chișinău, USSR  Arnis Angers/ Evgeni Petushkov / Vladimir Pogbrniak / Leonid Shinkarenko

1967 Markelo, Netherlands United Kingdom Great Britain Dave Bickers / Vic Eastwood/ Jeff Smith

1966 Rémalard, France United Kingdom Great Britain Dave Bickers / Vic Eastwood / D.J. Rickman

1965 Namur, Belgium United Kingdom Great Britain Arthur Lampkin / Vic Eastwood / Jeff Smith

1964 Hawkstone Park, UK United Kingdom Great Britain D.E. Rickman / D.J. Rickman / Jeff Smith

1963 Knutstorp, Sweden United Kingdom Great Britain Burton / D.E. Rickman / D.J. Rickman

1962 Wohlen, Switzerland Sweden Sweden Johansson / Ove Lundell / Rolf Tibblin

1961 Schijndel, Netherlands Sweden Sweden Ove Lundell / Bill Nilsson / Rolf Tibblin

1960 Cassel, France United Kingdom Great Britain Curtis / Rickman / Jeff Smith

1959 Namur, Belgium United Kingdom Great Britain Draper / Rickman / Jeff Smith

1958 Knutstorp, Sweden Sweden Sweden Gustavsson / Ove Lundell / Bill Nilsson

1957 Brands Hatch, UK United Kingdom Great Britain Curtis / Martin / Jeff Smith

1956 Namur, Belgium United Kingdom Great Britain Draper / Jeff Smith/ Ward

1955 Randers, Denmark Sweden Sweden Gustavsson / Sten Lundin / Bill Nilsson

1954 Norg, Netherlands United Kingdom Great Britain Curtis / Brian Stonebridge / Ward

1953 Värnamo-Skillingaryd, Sweden United Kingdom Great Britain Les Archer / Draper / Ward

1952 Brands Hatch, UK United Kingdom Great Britain Les Archer / Brian Stonebridge / Ward

1951 Namur, Belgium Belgium Belgium Jansen / Leloup / Meunier

1950 Värnamo-Skillingaryd, Sweden United Kingdom Great Britain Draper / Hall / Lines

1949 Brands Hatch, UK United Kingdom Great Britain Lines / Manns / Soovell

1948 Spa, Belgium Belgium Belgium Cox / Jansen / Milhoux

1947 Wassenaar, Netherlands United Kingdom Great Britain Bill Nicholson / Bob Ray / Fred Rist

KEGUMS (Latvia), 25 September 2014 - Everybody loves the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. It is the biggest, brightest and best motocross event of the entire year, one of those events where a piece of official merchandise is essential to your collection of motocross memorabilia.

MXGP is pleased to announce the arrival of our awesome new 2014 MXoN clothing and merchandise collection, which is now available online at www.MXGP-Store.com

But wait! Especially for those who are making the journey to Latvia to witness the magic that will occur out on the sandy circuit of Kegums, you can be the first to wear the sweet new 2014 MXoN range! Drop by the MXGP Store, located in the merchandise area of the paddock, and check it out.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP-Store

Get ready, get set for the most prestigious race of the year, the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations! MXGP-TV hostess Amy Dargan heads over to a local track approximately 5 minutes drive from Kegums to have a sneak peak at Slovenia's Tim Gajser and America's Jeremy Martin as they throw down a few 'pre-nations' laps on Latvian soil. Soon after, she welcomes you 'Zelta Zirgs' , the circuit where MXoN 2014 is all set to take place, click HERE to watch!

KEGUMS (Latvia), 25 September 2014 – We have reached the summit of the year with the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations all set to kick off in Latvia this weekend. With MXoN being the biggest and most spectacular event of the year, the television broadcast is sure to be amazing. National and international television stations will be onsite to provide unique coverage of the event with LTV1, LTV7 and LNT1 providing local coverage and well-known German sports channel Sport 1 providing an exclusive insight for Germany.

Meanwhile, CBS Sports Network will broadcast in the USA and Canada with live commentary from two legends in their own rights, Paul Malin and Jeff Emig. The commentary from the duo Malin and Emig will also be broadcasted on www.MXGP-TV.com which will broadcast both Saturday and Sunday LIVE.

The 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will be available across the board in high definition, and is also globally available to view live and in HD on www.MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks, viewing times can be viewed by clicking on the logo of your chosen broadcasting network.

EUROPE 

PAN EUROPE 

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                           12:00

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                           13:30

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                           15:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - Delayed                                        16:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 – Delayed                                       17:00 (CET) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                              12:00 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                             13:30 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                             15:00 (CET)          

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 30th September - 26MN Magazine                   22:50 (CET)

FRANCE

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                            15:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - Delayed                                        16:00 (CET) 

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 – Delayed                                        17:00 (CET) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                               12:00 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                              13:30 (CET)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                              15:00 (CET)          

BeIn Max4 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                            12:00 (CET)

BeIn Max4 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                            13:30 (CET)

BeIn Max4 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                            15:00 (CET)          

GERMANY

Sport1 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                                  12:00 (CET)

Sport1- Race 2 - (LIVE)                                                   13:30 (CET)

Sport1 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                                  15:00 (CET)          

Eurosport 2 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                           12:00

Eurosport 2 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                           13:30

Eurosport 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                           15:00

ITALY 

ITALIA 2 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                               12:00 (CET)

ITALIA 2 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                               13:30 (CET)

ITALIA 2 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                               15:00 (CET)          

PORTUGAL

SPORT TV 3 - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                         12:00 (CET)

SPORT TV 3 - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                         13:30 (CET)

SPORT TV 3 - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                         15:00 (CET)          

SLOVENIA

SPORT TV  - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                          12:00 (CET)

SPORT TV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                           13:30 (CET)

SPORT TV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                           15:00 (CET)          

UK 

Eurosport 2 - Delayed (75mn)                                           19:45 (BST) 

MotorsTV - Race 1- (LIVE)                                               11:00 (BST)

MotorsTV - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                              12:30 (BST)

MotorsTV - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                              14:00 (BST)   

AMERICA  

USA - CANADA

CBS Sports Network - Race 1 - 2 - 3                                01:00 pm (EST) / 11:00 am

BRAZIL

Bandsports - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                           12:00 (CET)

Bandsports - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                           13:00 (CET)

Bandsports - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                           15:00 (CET)

ASIA 

PAN ASIA 

FOX SPORTS - Race 1 - Delayed                                       TBA

FOX SPORTS - Race 2 - Delayed                                       TBA

FOX SPORTS - Race 3 - Delayed                                       TBA        

THAILAND

True Vision - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                               12:00 (CET)

True Vision - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                               13:30 (CET)

True Vision - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                               15:00 (CET)          

PAN MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 1 - (LIVE)                                    12:00 (CET)

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 2 - (LIVE)                                    13:30 (CET)

BeIn SPORT MENA - Race 3 - (LIVE)                                    15:00 (CET)          

All the photos of the Monster Energy FIM MXoN will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: 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; Youthstream MX Awards 20:00.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:40; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:10; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 9:40; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:08; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:38; MXoN Race 3 (MXGP+Open) 16:08.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM MXoN

KEGUMS (Latvia), 24 September 2014 – It’s that time of year again! In just a few days, the event every motocross enthusiast awaits, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will burst into life for the 68th year in succession. After touching down in the Baltic region of Europe, we can already feel the intense buzz surrounding the event. It has been a life-long dream for the tiny nation of Latvia, home to around two million people, to host the mega-prestigious Motocross of Nations, now they have it and they are doing their utmost to make it as spectacular as years before.

The circuit, known to the locals as ‘Zelta Zirgs’, nestled in Kegums, is one of the most visually attractive circuits in the world. But while it looks super sweet with its caramel colored sand, perfectly formed jumps and lovely rolling wave sections, it has proven in the past to be anything but! As its hard base and soft surface becomes increasingly choppy and extremely deceiving throughout the course of the day.

It is certain the track will test the best, which is what is required to ensure that the best team from the staggering thirty-four nations entered will win. Speaking of teams, starting with the defending champions Team Belgium. If the three representing the land of beer and chocolate, Jeremy Van Horebeek - MXGP vice world champion, Kevin Strijbos - MXGP bronze medalist, and young gun Julien Lieber, who recently changed teams and throttled his way to an outstanding fourth place in the final MX2 world championship race of the year, ride to their potential, there is every chance they can retain the coveted Chamberlain Trophy. If they do so, they will match Great Britain who sits second in terms of ‘the most’ MXoN victories with a new total of 16.

Meanwhile, last year’s runners up, Team USA is quite possibly more eager than ever to snatch back the MXoN title. Each and every year, Team USA carries the weight of the world on their shoulders, as the most successful team in the history of ‘The Nations’ with a whopping 22 victories over the last 67 years, and by far the most populated country in attendance; they are almost always expected to win. This years’ soldiers, all armed and set to stand on the front line and proudly represent the stars and stripes, Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac and America’s latest 250 sensation, Jeremy Martin. Dungey will be out to fire-back at the harsh criticism he has received over his recent MXoN outings, while it is expected Tomac will be lethal and should enjoy the soft surface as he is said to be an avid sand rider. The dark horse of the team is the rookie, Jeremy Martin. All we know about Martin is that he carved up in the AMA 250 championship this year winning seven of the twelve rounds!

One of the most intriguing aspects of MXoN 2014 will be Team Italy’s eight-time FIM Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli lining up in MX2! While Cairoli hasn’t raced an MX2 bike in a very long time, there is no doubt he still has the potential to win. With the support of fellow MXGP stars, the former FIM MX1 World Champion David Philippaerts and Davide Guarneri, Team Italy could in fact find themselves uncorking bottles of bubbly on the box for the second year in succession.

Germany and Australia are two teams that have taken a couple of blows to their ‘A’ teams, which means both will attend with less experienced, yet strong plan B squads. Starting with Australia, last year’s fourth place finishers. The Aussies are coming in this year with a completely different team to last year. Last year’s team of Brett Metcalfe, Dean Ferris and Todd Waters, who blew everyone away when they qualified on pole at what was the biggest and greatest MXoN ever, fell to pieces with Waters and Ferris out with injuries and Metty experiencing some other problems. Meanwhile, word on the street is Germany’s twenty-year old motocross sensation Ken Roczen couldn’t make it due to visa issues, and then their MX2 rider Marcus Schiffer had a gnarly crash last weekend while racing his national championship, sustaining severe injuries to his neck, collarbone and hand.

Although both Australia and Germany have caught a tough break, both teams have one thing going for them. They both are led by legends of today. Australia, made up of Matt Moss and MXoN rookie Luke Clout, will be led by none other than Chad Reed, while Team Germany’s Dennis Ullrich and MXoN rookie Henry Jacobi will be led by MXGP’s most recent dominating force, Max Nagl.

When the selection was made for Team France, a few eyebrows were undoubtedly raised with the newly crowned FIM MX2 World Champion Jordi Tixier off the list. While there are people who don’t understand this choice, the selection that has been made is still just as good. What’s going for the team of Gautier Paulin, Steven Frossard and Dylan Ferrandis is the team dynamic. These three riders are all good buddies off the track. They ride together, train together and laugh together, which will mean they will be lining up in good spirits with a plan and tactic to help each other get France to the top step of the podium.

Last but not least, Team Great Britain. What a team they have this year! A lot of hype is surrounding the Brits with the trio of Tommy Searle, Shaun Simpson and Dean Wilson being pegged to steal back the Chamberlain Cup, which hasn’t seen British soil since 1994. Although it is bizarre that Searle will race MX2 after racing the entire season in MXGP, and vice versa for Wilson who will race Open, they are confident they know what they are doing and that’s all that matters.

By clicking here you will be able to download the complete entry list of the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

TIMETABLE

Saturday: 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; Youthstream MX Awards 20:00.

Sunday: Warm-up B-Final 8:40; Warm-up MXoN Group 1 9:10; Warm-up MXoN Group 2 9:40; B-Final 11:00; MXoN Race 1 (MXGP+MX2) 13:08; MXoN Race 2 (MX2+Open) 14:38; MXoN Race 3 (MXGP+Open) 16:08.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

Monster Energy FIM MXoN

Do you want to win VIP GOLD passes for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Kegums, Latvia, this weekend? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!

All you have to do is click HERE to register and you will go in the draw to WIN 2 x VIP GOLD SKYBOX passes! Winners will be drawn and contacted on Friday.

What is included in a VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass:

• VIP Access around the paddock
• Access to the SKY BOX (The structure that stands behind the start gate providing the most optimum view of the start and a great view of the circuit too)
• VIP Lunch at the SKY LOUNGE restaurant
• All day access to the SKYBOX hospitality and open bar service

So what are you waiting for? Register HERE to be in to win!

With only a few days before the 2014 edition of MXoN in Kegums, Latvia, kicks off, the French motorcycling federation, FFM, have launched a game where you can WIN the official Team France racing shirts of the French team signed by each of the riders, Gautier Paulin, Steven Frossard and Dylan Ferrandis!

First prize: ALL 3 racing shirts signed by each rider!

Second, Third & Fourth prizes: 1 racing shirt signed by the rider.

Click here to play.

Photo: FFM