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The fifth round of the MAXXIS EMX Quad European Championship was run this weekend in La Capelle Marival (France). The weather was rainy on Sunday morning, but later in the morning and afternoon it got better and the sun came partly back. In race 1, hole shot and Pole Position went to British Paul Holmes (Yamaha), just in front of the German Stefan Schreiber (KTM) and than the leader of this years Championship, Jeremie Warnia (CAN-AM). Netherlands top rider, Mike Van Grinsven (W.TEC), was only seventh after the first lap. In lap 5 Warnia could pass Schreiber and started his attacks on Holmes. But Holmes made a clever and very fast race with his best lap time in 1:49,577, which is an average speed of 52.6 km/h, and won heat 1 in front of the French Jeremie Warnia, 7.4 sec behind Holmes. In lap 13 from 19 Van Grinsven overtook

The second round of the EMX 250 Motocross European Championship was held in Kegums (Latvia) during the world MX series event. The British rider Mel Pocock (Yamaha), after the successful start of St Jean d’Angely, won also both heats in Kegums. Same podium for both heats, with second position to Danish Stefan Kjer Olsen (Yamaha) and third position to Dutch Mike Kras (Suzuki). Next round is scheduled on the 22nd of July in Semigorje (Russia). (UEM Press Release 90/2012)

The Semi-Final of the Sidecar Grass Track European Championship was held yesterday in Loppersum (The Netherlands). Victory went to the German couple of Tommy Kunert (rider) and Markus Eibl (passenger). Second position went also to a German duo Markus Brandhofer (rider) and Corine Gunthor (passenger). The Final of the Sidecar Grass Track European Championship is scheduled on the 28th of July in Werlte (Germany). (UEM Press Release 89/2012)

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On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of July will be held in Paikuse (Estonia) the second round of the Enduro European Championship. At the moment 149 riders are registered coming from 17 different countries. Again a large participation as a demonstration of the importance and success of this championship. Here attached the complete list of registered riders. (Download the list of Registered Riders)

The third Semi-Final of the Individual Speedway Junior European Championship was held on Saturday the 7th of July in the Danish track of Holsted. The winner was Polish Zmarzlik Bartosz, in second position Polish Sowka Lukasz and third position Danish Porsing Nicklas. The Final of the Individual Speedway Junior European Championship will be held on the 25th of August in Opole (Poland). (UEM Press Release 86/2012)

The third round of the Dragbike European Championship was held from the 5th to the 8th of July in Tierp (Sweden). A good weekend of racing up until Sunday evening when heavy rain hit the track forcing the organizers to cancel the event. All UEM Drag Bike classes competed up to the semi-final stage. In the Top Fuel Bike class, victory went to Finnish Kai Selamaa (Puma Yamaha), in the Super Twing class to Finnish Petri Mattson (V60) and in the Pro Stock Bike to the Finnish Fredrik Fredlund (Suzuki). Fredlund set a new European Elapsed Time Record of 7.074 seconds. Next round of the Dragbike European Championship will be held from the 10th to the 12th of August in Hockenheim (Germany). (UEM Press Release 85/2012)

The fourth round of the MAXXIS EMX Quad European Championship was run this weekend in Genk (Italy). Difficult weather conditions with heavy rain in the night from Saturday to Sunday caused difficult conditions on the track and in the paddock The French Jeremie Warnia (Can-Am) confirmed again his domination of the championship winning both heats. He now lead the provisional rankings with 190 points, 54 points ahead of British Paul Holmes (Yamaha). In race 1 Warnia was followed by Dutch rider Joe Maessen (Suzuki) and German Stefan Schreiver (KTM). In race 2, second position went to Schreiber and third to Latvian Karlis Meldrajs (KTM). The fifth round will be held on the 15th of July in La Capelle Marival (France). (UEM Press Release 84/2012)

The 3rd round of the South Western Europe zone of the EMX65 and EMX85 Motocross European Championship events was held this weekend in little San Marino Republic under very hot weather conditions (38°C on Sunday). The circuit, very well prepared and watered. In the EMX65 class the first heat was won by Slovenian rider Luca Milec (KTM), followed by Austrian Rene Hofer (KTM) and Italian Alessandro Facca (KTM). Facca won the second heat in front of Hofer and Milec. In the EMX85 class close battle throughout the race among the top three riders in the standings. The first heat was won by French David Herbreteau (Kawasaki) in front of italian Filippo Zonta (KTM) and Italian Tomas Ragadini (KTM). The second heat was won by Zonta, followed by Slovenian Nick Skorja (KTM) and Herbreteau. The provisional EMX65 South West rankings after 3 races, see the leadership of Luca Milec with 90

The fourth round of the South-Eastern EMX 65 and 85cc Motocross European Championship was held in Haskovo (Bulgaria). In the EMX65 class, domination of the Bulgarian rider Hakan Halmi, who won both heats. In the first heat second position went to Bulgarian Julian Georgiev and third position to Croatian Nikola Hranic ov. In the second heat, second position went to Croatian Nikola Hranic and third position to Bulgarian Momchil Ivanov. The riders in EMX85 Class made a great show for the spectators . The first heat was won by Bulgarian Michael Ivanov, followed by Bulgarian Ivan Petrov and Croatian Matija Kelava. In the second heat, Petrov took revenge winning the heat in front of Ivanov and Kelava. In the provisional rankings, leadership of Moldavian Igor Cuharcius with 174 points in the EMX65 class and of Bulgarian Michael Ivanov with 187 points in the EMX85 class. Next and final qualification event