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UDDEVALLA (Sweden), 05 July 2015 – The rocky hillside of Uddevalla worked as a grandstand to the thousands of fans who came out to watch the fourth and sixth rounds of the European Championships EMX250 and EMX300 where Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Maxime Desprey and Italian Marco Maddii uncorked yet another bottle of bubbles on the top step of the podium. EMX250The premier European Championship class, EMX250, got off to a mega start today in the heat of Uddevalla as three of the hottest championship contenders, Bud Racing Kawasaki Monster Energy’s Maxime Desprey, Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Damon Graulus and J-Tech Honda’s Nick Kouwenberg led the way around turn one.Desprey, a former MX2 rider, was the fastest off the gate and led every lap for his fifth race victory of the season. Although Desprey never lost the lead, it wasn’t an easy race win as he was pushed all the way to

Accompanied by high temperatures - and seven thousand fans over the weekend - Pons and Morales celebrated victories in the Moto2 European Championship and Superbike European Championship races disputed today at MotorLand Aragon. Today was the fourth event and midpoint of the season, so riders were looking for points to get a good position in the overall table.MOTO2In the Moto2 both wins and the "Repsol free fuel voucher” prizes went to Edgar Pons (SPA-Kalex, in the photo above), whose victories were more of a parade than anything else. In the first round, a comfortable advantage of more than three seconds over his pursuers allowed him to cross the finish line alone. Behind, there was a duel between Steven Odendaal (RSA-Kalex) - in second place in the overall classification - and Xavi Vierge (SPA-Tech3) - in third place - to provide some thrilling final corners. Alan Techer (FRA-Tech3), Federico Fuligni (ITA-Suter)

The 21st FIM Europe Congress in Malta finished successfully today with the Meetings of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Councils, the Management Council as well as the General Assembly in the afternoon. There were 38 National Federations present and over 250 delegates. Important decisions were taken, among them the approval of the 2014 Balance-sheet, of the 2015 Budget and the election of one auditor (Mr Tapio Nevala from Finland), additions to the Sporting Code as well as to the Disciplinary and Arbitration Code. Comprehensive reports have been presented about the Sporting as well the Non-Sporting activities. The General Assembly approved the bid of the Luxembourg Federation to organise the 2017 FIM Europe Congress in the city of Luxembourg. “I am very pleased with the results of the Congress in Malta”, Dr Wolfgang Srb stated. “Important decisions for the future of FIM Europe have been taken. The atmosphere and the cooperation during all these days were excellent and

The Road Safety Conference: above, Silvio Manicardi during the introduction. From the left Perit Audrey Testaferrata de Noto (Transport Malta), John Chatterton-Ross (Director Public Affairs FIM-Europe), Antonio Perlot (Secretary General ACEM) and Matthias Moerbe (Vice-President Systems and Components Technology Management Bosch) Today the 21st FIM Europe Congress lived its second day of activity in Malta. As scheduled, the Management Council was held, so as the Meetings of the Commissions and Panels. In the afternoon, the Road Safety Conference took place, which was very successful, with big attendance of delegates and media. The day ended with the traditional meeting of the Secretaries General, where various issues were discussed, like insurance and licences. Professor Nils Ryrholm from the University of Gaevle (Sweden) presented the project ‘Motorsport and Biodiversity’.Tomorrow the Congress will live its third day and the program will start with the Sporting and Non-Sporting Council Meetings, followed by the Management Council. In

Today the 21th FIM Europe Congress kicked off in the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta. As scheduled, the program started with the meetings of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Council, where relevant issues were discussed with the chairmen of the various Commissions.The whole day the delegates continued to arrive at the Hotel, where the Congress is being held. Tomorrow the program foresees the Meetings of the Management Council, Commissions and Panels, the Road Safety Conference and the Meeting with the Secretaries General. The Meeting of the Sporting Council

Everything is ready for the start of the 21st edition of the FIM Europe Congress in Malta. The organisation of such an event is not an easy task and it starts already the day after the end of the previous annual Congress. The FIM Europe staff arrived yesterday in Malta and started organising the practical aspects of the Meeting, which will start tomorrow, July 2nd, to last up to July 4th. With the support of ASMK, the Assocjaz-zjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi, which is going to host the Congress, today the FIM Europe staff welcomed the first 50 delegates. Within tomorrow morning 200 more delegates will arrive, to represent a whole of 38 National Motorcycling Federations. The Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta, which is going to host the FIM Europe CongressThe aim of the Congress, which is the first with the Presidency of Dr Wolfgang Srb, is to discuss and approve decisions regarding

From the left, Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General, Frans Deguara, President of ASMK, and Fiammetta La Guidara, FIM Europe Press Officer This afternoon a press conference was organised by ASMK, the Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi, which is going to host the FIM Europe Congress. This afternoon, as soon as FIM Europe staff arrived in Malta to organise the Congress Secretariat, a press conference was organised by ASMK, the Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi, which is going to host the FIM Europe Congress.The meeting was held in the hotel which will host the Congress and announced the first numbers of the event. “At the moment, more than 250 delegates coming from 38 National Motorcycling Federations have already confirmed their presence to this 21st FIM Europe Congress”, said Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General. “The Congress will host FIM Europe delegates to discuss and approve decisions regarding management and all kind of issues in the field of Motorcycling”, stated ASMK President, Frans

Brian Moreau Strubhart Perfect racing conditions at Crossodromo des Lajes today for the fourth and final round of the EMX85 and EMX65 European Motocross Championships of the South-West Zone. EMX85 ccFirst race of the EMX85 saw a beautiful battle for the first position, two French riders being the main focus of the race: Brian Moreau Strubhart (Kawasaki) and Thibault Benistant (Husqvarna). At first it was the Husqvarna rider who took the leadership of the race but he was not able to hold on Strubhart who made the pass and went on to win the race. Italian Kevin Cristino on KTM finished in third place.The second race of the EMX85 was run under the same script, with Strubhart and Benistant struggling for the first two positions, while Tom Guyon on TM managed to scrape a third place for a full French podium in the second race and on the overall.In the

The start of EMX65 On the beautiful track of Globare, near the city of Krusevac in Serbia, the last round of SE zone European Motocross Championship in classes EMX65 and 85 was held this weekend.   EMX65ccIn qualifying race a great battle was held among three riders: Dimitar Grozdanov, Marius Popovici and Antonis Sagmalis. Grozdanov was leading almost all race when his engine broke.  Qualifying winner was Popovici from Romania in front of Greek Sagmalis and home rider Krsmanovic.In the first race Antonis Sagmalis, second in the championship, won the first heat in front of Bulgarian Dimitar Grozdanov and Marius Popovici.In the second heat we saw a jump start of Dimitar Grozdanov, winner of the first heat. Battle for first place was held between Marius Popovici and Antonis Sagmalis. At the end Marius Popovici managed to overtake Sagmalis and win second heat in front of Sagmalis and Grozdanov.Overall winner of

The city of Brovst, in Denmark, hosted the European Individual Speedway Under 21 SF3. The Danish rider Anders Thomsen won in front of his compatriot Mikkel Brondum Andersen, while Victor Palovaara, from Sweden, finished the race on the third step of the podium. Behind them, Nikolai Busk Jakobsen and Jesper Scharff, from Denmark, too.