Motocross

EMX 250 and EMX Open European Championship: Benistant and Savaste win the third round in Kegums The EM250 and EMX Open races have concluded rounds four and three of the European Championships here in Kegums, Latvia, that saw Thibault Benistant of Hutten Mataal Yamaha Racing take his third consecutive overall victory in the EMX250 class, meanwhile in EMX Open it was Kim Savaste of 137 Motorsport who stood on the top step of the podium. In the opening EMX250 race it was Meico Vettik who was flying out of the gate become the early race leader. Though he did come under pressure straight away from Tom Guyon of Team VRT Nordpesca Holland. Gianluca Facchetti of Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing got a brilliant start and was running second in the race, while his team-mate Thibaul Benistant was down in 10th on the opening laps. Bastian Boegh Damm from WZ-Racing was also

EMX 250 and EMX Open European Championship: Benistant and Kutsar victorious in Riga Rounds three and two of the EMX250 and the EMX Open Championships have concluded yesterday at the round of Riga, as Thibault Benistant of Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing claimed his second round victory in the 250 class and Karel Kutsar clinched the overall in the EMX Open and became the new championship leader. It was a perfect day for Thibault Benistant who once again put his Hutten Metaal Yamaha machine at the front of the field going on to claim both race victories, the overall and extend his championship lead to 24 points. The opening EMX250 race started with drama on the first turn, which saw Jorgen-Matthias Talviku of ASA United Husqvarna getting caught up in that as well. Though at the front of the field it was Tom Guyon who was fastest out of the gate, closely followed by Benistant, Meico Vettik and the second Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing rider Gianluca Facchetti. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory’s Kay de Wolf didn’t have the best opening

EMX 250 and EMX Open European Championship: Benistant and Macuks victorious in Latvia Following a long five-month break, the European Championships made their return with the EMX250 and EMX Open races on Saturday 08th August in Kegums, Latvia. The intense sun made for hot and tricky conditions that tested even the best riders, though what made it better was the presence of fans that were keen on cheering on their favourite riders from the public area. In the opening EMX250 race it was Tom Guyon who got a flying jump of out the gate and reached the first corner in pole position. He then led the rest of the European 250 riders until lap five when Koen Gouwenberg briefly moved into first place for one lap. By the following lap Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing’s Thibault Benistant was comfortably in the lead as he opened up a nice gap between himself and the rider in second Tim Edberg. Benistant

Motocross of European Nations postponed to 2021 FIM Europe and Infront Moto Racing regrets to inform that the 2020 FIM Europe’s Motocross of European Nations and Women’s Motocross of European Nations has been postponed to 2021. Originally scheduled to take place in Riola Sardo, Sardinia this fall 2020, the new change comes in order to accommodate the recent modifications to the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar and to comply with the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The unique event welcomes some of the best talents from all over Europe, as riders from each country battle for pride and glory for their nation. Last year’s event saw Team Italy defend their 2018 title as they became champions once again, meanwhile in the WMX division it was Team Holland who went on to take their first WMXoEN victory in Gdansk, Poland! We look forward to a fantastic edition of the Motocross of European Nations

EMX 125, EMX 250, EMX Open, EMX 2T Updated Calendars It is with great pleasure that the FIM Europe and Infront Moto Racing can finally reveal the updated 2020 calendars, as the series will make its much-anticipated return following a four month break due to the COVID-19 outbreak. During the last four months, the FIM Europe, Infront Moto Racing alongside the FIM, National Federations and Organisers have been continuously in contact and weekly discussions with local governments have taken place, in order to determine the best way to re-start the FIM Motocross World Championships and the Motocross European Championships. The common goal has remained to preserve the maximum number of events in order to make a credible Championship, supporting all the stakeholders with the aim of saving the jobs of everyone in our sport. Even if the situation has not yet become completely clear with regards to COVID-19 our sport

EMX65, EMX85 and Women’s Championships’ cancelled for 2020 FIM Europe regrets to announce that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 European Championships EMX65, EMX85 and Women’s are cancelled. The EMX65 andEMX85 championships should have taken place in four zone: South East, South West, North East, North West and the finals were set to take place at the popular Loket circuit in Czech Republic, with the EMXGP and many of the European youngest talents due to gather for another fantastic weekend of racing. Unfortunately, due to the current global situation, this will not be possible in 2020 as most of the EMX65 and EMX85 events were supposed to run in spring/summer and can not be re-scheduled in autumn due to the school calendar. This also means that the EMX Women’s European Championship will no longer take place in 2020 either. Eddie Herd, Chairman of FIM Europe Motocross Commission “It

Update of required rider’s protection for 2020 for EMX65/85/125 The FIM Europe, in cooperation with the FIM, is working on improving the safety and well-being of riders. In order to harmonize FIM Europe rules with the rules of FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, the FIM Europe is extending required protective equipment for EMX65/85/125 classes to include also shoulder, elbow and knee protection. As stated in the FIM Europe motocross rules for 2020, paragraph 01.2.8.3: riders must wear unmodified, commercially available, full upper body protection (back and front) at all times whilst on the track; riders in EMX65, EMX85 and EMX125 must wear commercially available, unmodified shoulder, elbow and knee protection at all times whilst on the track; riders in all other classes including quad riders and sidecar drivers and passengers are recommended to use shoulder, elbow and knee protection at all times whilst on the track. The change is already

EMX 250 European Championship: Bastian Boegh Damm leaves Valkenswaard with the red plate The opening round of the European Championship EMX250 was raced in Valkenswaard with Bastian Boegh Damm leaving the Dutch round as the championship leader. In race one, it was Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory rider Kay De Wolf who grabbed the holeshot, closely followed by Bastian Boegh Damm of W-Z Racing, but was quickly pushed down to third by Gianluca Facchetti, rider for Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing. Meanwhile Jorgen-Matthias Talviku was in around fourth place. Facchetti tried to muscle his way into the lead in the early stages but Boegh Damm was not going to let that happen. The next lap saw Facchetti fall from third to sixth, but then two laps later was able to make up for lost time, passing KTM Liamski’s Liam Everts. The Italian followed Isak Gifting towards the leaders, as they caught the back of Talviku who was in second. On lap nine, Gifting was able to make a move on Talviku for second, with Kay

2020 Motocross European Championships Calendar Update - Trentino Postponed The FIM Europe and Infront Moto Racing regrets to inform that due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the MXGP of Trentino, Italy, scheduled together with the EMX250 and EMX 2T on 4th-5th April, has been postponed to 18th-19th July. Considering the very difficult situation in Italy with regards to the coronavirus and the fact that the Italian government has forbidden the organisation of public events in Italy until the 3rd April including the difficulties of travelling in the northern regions of the country, the 2020 MXGP of Trentino in Italy will be postponed. The aim of FIM Europe, FIM and Infront Moto Racing is to make the FIM Motocross World Championships and FIM-E Motocross European Championships run with all the events programmed. The rest of the calendars up to now stay unchanged while the development of the situation in every country

EMX 125 2T European Championship: Liam Everts victorious in Great Britain First seasonal round for the EMX 125 2T European Championship at Matterley Basin in Great Britain. In the opening race on Saturday, Liam Everts got off to a flying start, followed by Kjell Verbruggen and Maxime Grau. By lap two Verbruggen was in second, as Grau went missing, dropping down to 13thposition. By lap 4, Verbruggen was coming under fire from W-Z Racing rider Rasmus Pedersen and a crash saw the Dutch rider drop down to 35th. Pedersen then moved to third as Kevin Brumann of iXS MXGP Team passed for second place. Finding good rhythm around the British circuit, Everts was able to pull away from Brumann, finishing the race with an impressive 24.122 second lead! Pedersen finished 3rd, while Cato Nickel and Meico Vettikplaced 4th and 5th. Local riders, Joel Rizzi of PAR Homes RFX Husqvarna and Eddie Jay Wade of Hitachi fueled by Milwaukee made the British proud with a 9th and a 10th place finish. In race 2, it was Brumann