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Round two of the 2015 Pata European Junior Cup, powered by Honda, took place at the famous Assen circuit in the Netherlands today with Javier Orellana taking his second win of the season in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Supporting round four of the World Superbike championship, the EJC protagonists produced another thrilling spectacle with 28 identical Honda CBR650F machines doing battle for 10 laps of the iconic 4.542km circuit.Orellana led home a three-rider breakaway but, once again, by a narrow margin, beating pole sitter Hannes Soomer by 0.2s with Emanuele Pusceddu scoring third as he did in the opening race at Aragon in Spain one week ago.With back-to-back wins, Spaniard Orellana now heads the points standings with a margin of 18 points over Pusceddu with Soomer just one point behind in third.In the FIM Europe Women’s European Championship, last weekend’s winner Avalon Biddle crashed out of the

The first rounds of the 2015 European Championship EMX250 and EMX125 took place at one of the most striking locations on the MXGP calendar this weekend. Shadowed by the stunning Dolomite Mountains and in close vicinity to Lake Garda, the clay based traditional styled circuit in Pietramurata always attracts thousands of hysterical fans from all areas of the world, which provided an amazing atmosphere for the young riders who by racing the EMX championships are dipping their toes in the world of professional motocross.This weekend two young French riders in the form of Bud Racing Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Maxime Desprey and Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux stood top of the box in the EMX250 and EMX125 respectively. EMX125The young guns of the EMX125 had the luxury of being the first race of the day. This meant they had a well-watered track, which on top of clay and rock was going

From the left, Eddie Herd, Tony Skillington, FIM Europe President Dr Wolf­gang Srb and Daniele Rizzi A press conference was held at round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy in regards to the 2015 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship. Youthstream CEO Mr. Daniele Rizzi, FIM/CMS Director Mr. Tony Skillington, FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb and FIM Europe Motocross Commission President Mr. Eddie Herd, confirmed that the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship 125cc and 85cc will definitely take place at the spectacular circuit in El Molar, Spain on the weekend of July 19.In order to cater to the 65cc riders, the FIM Europe have added the European Open 65cc Championship to race at the same event with the same structure and facilities of the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship. The class is open to riders from all over the world and is the perfect experience for any

The European Championships EMX250, EMX125 and EMX150 started today in Pietramurata (Italy) . After a day of practice and qualifying, all three classes rounded out the day with their first runs at championship points. In the EMX250 it was a run-away performance for Bud Racing Kawasaki Monster Energy’s Maxime Desprey who led the race from start to finish while the battle , Honda 150 behind him was a little more epic. While the entire race was wheel-to-wheel, Wilvo Forkrent KTM’s Adam Sterry managed to wrap up second just ahead of J-Tech Honda Racing’s Nick Kouwenberg. Meanwhile in the EMX125, KTM Kosak racing’s Glen Meier was quick to snatch the lead from the young Spaniard KTM Factory Junior’s Jorge Prado Garcia who ended up making a few mistakes and dropping back to fourth. In the meantime Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux was pinned for second, holding off a tough challenge from

The third round of the FIM Europe Superstock 600cc Championship, held at the iconic Cathedral of Speed that is the TT circuit in Assen was won after a long fight among five riders. At the end the winner was  Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) who maintained his 100% winning record in the series. The youngster, who arrived to the championship thanks to the help of Kenan Sofuoglu, took his 3rd race win of the year (4th of his career) by 0.680s ahead of Michael Rinaldi (San Carlo Team Italia) and Niki Tuuli (Kallio Racing) who completed the podium.Hugo Clere (MG Competition) claimed a career best 4th, just missing out on a podium finish, whilst Julian Puffe (MTM – HS Kawasaki) had a lonely final part of the race to finish 5th – his best ever result.The top 6 was completed on the final lap by local rider Rob

The European Trial Championship started in Pietramurata (Italy) last weekend, exactly in the same track that now is hosting the first round of the European - and World - Motocross Series. You can read a report of the two days here: first day and second day. To appreciate trial riders evolutions, here is a video with the highlights of the event.

From the left Mr Rodolfo Romeo, Mr Oriol Abad, Alessandro Sambuco, Mr Martin de Graaff, Mr Enrique Aldama, Mr Oscar Gallardo and  Ms Amparo Porto On April 16th the FIM Europe representatives Mr Martin de Graaff, Mr Alessandro Sambuco and Mr Rodolfo Romeo met Dorna representatives Mr Enrique Aldama - Dorna COO-CFO, Mr Oscar Gallardo - CEV Director, Ms Amparo Porto - Promoter Area Director and Mr Oriol Abad - Legal Counsel, in their Headquarters in Madrid. On the table several issues concerning the upcoming FIM CEV Repsol European Championship, the Stock 600 European Championship, running with the World Superbike and the development of the cooperation between FIM Europe and Dorna for the future. "The meeting took place in a very good atmosphere”, Mr de Graaff stated at the end of the meeting. “The two parts agreed with the proposals from both sides. This year will be used to harmonize Rules

Hundreds of young talented motocross riders are ready to take their first start of the European Championship season. Watch the video teaser of the series which leads the way to the World MXGP and which is held in the same events where champions as Cairoli, Villopoto and Herlings give life to their challenges. Click here for the video.

The round of European Vintage Road Racing scheduled at Adria (Italy) on 15, 16 and 17 May 2015 has been cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the FIM Europe Vintage Commission. The updated calendar has now been changed to the following:

Last month’s FIM Europe training camp for the Honda 150 European Championship in Albaida (Spain) provided a chance for the riders to familiarise themselves with the four-stroke CRF150R and saw the final selection take place. On hand to help guide and support them were several members of the Honda Racing family: British motocross champion Gordon Crockard, Pata Supersport rider Kyle Smith, Team HRC MXGP rider Gautier Paulin and multiple Honda world champion Jean-Michel Bayle. In addition, FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb and other experts from the FIM Europe analysed fitness, riding style and mental attitude to assist in providing an all-encompassing youth development package.The latest video from the Honda 150 European Championship focuses on the experience that these individuals had while mentoring the 11-14 year olds in Albaida. Their comments provide an insight into the importance of passion, reveal what they think of the Honda 150 European Championship as a springboard