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EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship - Semifinal CE and NE zone The first EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship - Semifinal in the history of the FIM Europe was race in Axel, in the Netherlands. The Central Europe and North Europe zone met for a challenge with 47 riders in the EMX65 and 50 in the EMX85. EMX65 In the first race of EMX65 the challenge for the win was a matter between CE zone leader Harry Dale (KTM) and NE leader Gregor Lootus (KMT). At the end the English rider took the victory ahead of the Estonian. Third position for Theo Kolts (GasGas), the second-best rider of NE zone. Race 2 saw the battle between Dale and home rider Kenzo Jaspers (GasGas), second-best rider of CE zone. At the end the English rider managed to take a double victory. Third position for another Dutch rider, Teunis Spijkerman (GasGas). EMX65 Top three 1.   

EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship South West zone The city of Mladina, about 30 km from Croatian capital Zagreb, hosted the fourth and last round of the EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship South West zone. Race1 of the EMX65 class saw the came back to win of Taj Golez (GasGas), who missed the next to last event in Portugal. The Slovenian rider won ahead of home rider Roko Ivandic (KTM) and compatriot Alex Novak (KTM), third at the end of a tight battle with the Italian Kevin Cantu (Husqvarna). Race2 was won by home hero Ivandic, who succeeded to see the chequered flag as first ahead of the zone leader Francesco Assini (GasGas), sixth in Race1. The Italian rider confirmed his leadership in the standings with 163 points. Third position for Kabelo Ledwaba (GasGas). The EMX85 saw a double win of Riccardo Pini (KTM). The Italian rider signed his third success

Motocross European Championships: 2023 calendar update The FIM Europe, together with Infront Moto Racing and the FIM, would like to share an update to the 2023 Motocross European Championships' calendar. The MXGP of Finland which is set to take place on July the 29th and 30th will see a change of venue as it will now take place in Vantaa. Unfortunately, the infrastructure is not able to receive many classes, so the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing races are cancelled. Additionally, the MXGP of Great Britain set in Matterley Basin and previously scheduled on October the 1st, will be brought forward to September the 23rd and 24th featuring the EMX250 and EMX125 Presented by FMF Racing classes line up for the final round of the 2023 season. Links FIM Europe Motocross MXGP FIM

Cancellation of the last round of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship – South East zone The FIM Europe together with the AMSS, the Auto-Moto Association of Serbia, regret to inform that the last round of the EMX65 / EMX85 European Championship – South East zone is officially cancelled. The event was to take place on 17th-18th June at the motocross track of Globare, Serbia, but due the extremely unfavourable weather conditions and the heavy rain felt last weekend in the region it’s impossible to guarantee the functionality of the track. The FIM Europe takes the occasion to remember that the Semi-Final between SE and SW zones will take place on 1st-2nd July in Gazzane di Preseglie, Italy, while the Semi-Final between CE and NE zones is scheduled on 24th-25th June in Axel, in the Netherlands. In mid-July the Final will take place in Loket together with the MXGP of

EMX250 and EMX125 European Championships: first win for Rossi in EMX250, while Reisulis is back on the top of the EMX125 The Round of Germany offered incredible racing in both categories as riders dompted the old school circuit of Teutschenthal for their sixth round of the season. In EMX250, it was Team VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ Marc-Antoine Rossi who won his first EMX250 round of his career with showing great speed in front of Red Plate holder Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi and BT Racing Team’s Kay Karssemakers getting his 4th consecutive podium. In EMX125 presented by FMF Racing, Red Plate Holder MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Martin won in front of 737 Performers GASGAS’s Mathis Valin and Sturm STC Racing Team’s Mads who stepped on his first podium. EMX250 In race 1, the rider who took the best out of every rider was VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ Ferruccio Zanchiwho took the lead early on from Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi after few turns and kept on riding without

EMX125 European Championship and EMX250 European Championship: first Van Herp in EMX250, while it’s back to back win for Valin in EMX125 The Round of Latvia was really eventful in both categories and we saw a lot of intense battles throughout the weekend in Kegums. In EMX250, it was Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Ivano Van Erp who won his first EMX250 round of his career with a solid performance in front of the always consistent BT Racing Team’s Kay Karssemakers and Red Plate holder Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team’s Andrea Bonacorsi. In EMX125 presented by FMF Racing, 737 Performers GASGAS’s Mathis Valin got a back-to-back win in front of Red plate holder MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Martin and Fantic Factory Team Maddii’s Maximilian Werner. EMX250 In Race 1, the first race was won by Team VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ Marc-Antoine Rossi but the Frenchman lost 10 positions due to a penalty received for not respecting waved yellow flag. Rossi eventually finished 11th. In the end it

EEMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship - Central Europe zone EMX Women' European Championship With the event in Vel'ké Uherce, Slovakia, the EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship - Central Europe zone raced its fourth and last round. In EMX65 another amazing success for the British Harry Dale (KTM), who took his seventh and eighth victory in a row. 200 full points made him the best rider of the Central Europe zone. In Slovakia he won ahead of German Luca Nierychlo (Husqvarna), second and third, and Brian Gzles (KTM), fifth and second. The fourth overall position in Vel'ké Uherce and 38 points make Kenzo Jaspers (GasGas) grab the second in the standings, while Nierychlo is third. In EMX85 the races and the zone leadership were very disputed. Dean Gregoire (KTM) won Race 1, while Dex Van Den Broek (KTM) ruled Race 2 after the third position in the first heat. Double second

EMX 65 / EMX 85 and EMX Women' European Championship After exciting rounds all over Europe, this was another weekend full of events for the EMX European Championship. FIM European Motocross ChampionshipPhoto by Andrius Laucius / Lithuania (Šiauliai)28 May 2023© All rights reservedwww.era-media.net The EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship North Europe zone raced its fourth and last round together with the fourth round of the EMX Women' European Championship. The series moved to Siauliai, which is the fourth biggest city of Lithuania. In EMX65 another success for Gregor Lootus (KTM). With a double victory, the Estonian rider grab the first step of the podium ahead of countryman Enri Lustus (Husqvarna), third and fourth, and Latvian Patriks Cirulis (Husqvarna), seventh and second. After four rounds Lootus is the zone leader with 187 points, followed by Theo Kolts (GasGas), fourth in  Siauliai, and Lustus. FIM European Motocross ChampionshipPhoto by Andrius Laucius / Lithuania (Šiauliai)28

EMX 125 European Championship: amazing win in France for Valin The fourth round of the EMX 125 European Championship in Villars sous Ecot delivered an amazing show especially for the French crowd. In the first race, it was MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Martin Reisulis who made the fastest start and led the race to edge away quickly and creating a consequent gap with the rest. Behind him after lap 1 were Fantic Factory Team Maddii’s Maximilian Werner and Vitezslav Marek and home rider 737 Performers GASGAS’s Mathis Valin who after starting in 7th quickly went up to 4th on the turn of lap 1 and was determined to show the home crowd what they were waiting for. Valin was ready to show all his qualities in front of the French public as he quickly overtook Marek and Werner to get to 2nd on lap 2. On lap 3, Reisulis was cruising 12 seconds ahead of Valin until

EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship:
North Europe, South East and South West zone The EMX 65 / EMX 85 European Championship enters in the height of the season. The city of Aloja, in Latvia, hosted the third round of the North Europe zone. A sunny and early summer weather welcomed more than 50 riders, in fight for the zone title. In EMX65 the Estonian riders keep on ruling the championship. With full 50 points Georg Lootus (KTM) grab the first step of the podium ahead of home riders Patriks Cirulis (Husqvarna) and Martin Cirulis (Husqvarna), respectively second and third tied on points. In EMX85, after two success in a row Estonian rider Travis Leok (Husqvarna) had to leave the scene to home rider Jekabs Hudolejs (GasGas). Thanks to a second position and a win the Latvian got the first step of the podium, tied on points with Leok, who still maintain the leadership