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Tackling the territory of the EMX125’s latest dominant force, Red Bull KTM Racing’s Davy Pootjes proved to be tough this weekend as the youngsters lined up here in the sand of Valkenswaard for round three of the European Championship EMX125. With a full gate of screaming two-strokes, the gates dropped for race two and the ‘play-to-win’ mentality set in. After Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe’s Brian Hsu went down hard on the start straight, only a few turns later there was even more carnage when at least six riders went down in a pile. One of which was yesterday’s runner up, Diga Racing’s Tomass Sileika who managed to dust himself off but was so far back, he couldn’t salvage a top twenty finish. Before the end of lap one, yesterday’s race one winner and The Netherlands’ latest sensation Red Bull KTM Racing’s Davy Pootjes was in the lead, checking out for

The EMX150cc Motocross European Championship started today in the Dutch track of Valkenswaard. Jere Haavisto collected the overall win in Valkenswaard after a thrilling second race that went right to the wire. Race one victor and local wildcard Rick Elzinga pushed the flying-Fin all the way but was forced to settle for second, while Matias Murto made it back-to-back third place finishes. The Honda 150 European Championship now heads to Matterley Basin for the British GP on the 25th of May.    Download here FIM Europe Press Release 045/2014  

The second round of the South Western qualification leg of the EMX65 and EMX85 (after the cancellation for rain of the first round in Castelnau de Levis) was held in Paroldo (Italy). In the first race of 85cc. Class the San Marino rider n. 319 Andrea Zanotti in TM, beginning in the four position and in the middle of the race took the first position until the finish line. In second place was the Italy rider n. 357 Manuele Ulivi and the third place the French rider n. 214 Maurice Chanton. In the second race the winner was the Italian rider nr. 250 Lugana Paolo in KTM that took the place at six lap until the final. In second place was the French rider n. 324 Maxim Charlier that in the last lap took the place of the Italian rider n. 272 Giacomo Zancarini. In the first race 65cc. class

The first semi-final of the speedway Pairs European Championship was held yesterday in Debrecen (Hungary). 2.200 spectators watched impressive speedway meeting. Heavy rain interrupted meeting for more than 1 hour. Winning pair from Latvia with 23 points, second from Russia with 22 points, and home Hungarian pair with 19 points. The final is scheduled on the 13th of September in Divisov (Czech Republic).    Download here FIM Europe Press Release 043/2014

The new place for the fourth and final round of the Enduro-European-Championship will be in the Czech Republik, in Uhliřské Janovice at 6th and 7th of September 1214. Well known by the riders, while there was already an heat last year. The organizer helped quick, when the original planned final in Hungaria could not take place. Now the "EnduroKlub Uhliřské Janovice v ACR" will organize the final as a regular 2-days-competition - without the extravagant final-cross at the last day. Apart from the Czech Republic still Latvia, Estonia and Portugal had applied for hosting the final run. The decision in favor of the Czech Repbulic was given in the relative proximity to the original venue.    Download here FIM Europe Press Release 042/2014    

The first round of the North Eastern qualification leg of the EMX65 and EMX85 and the first round of the EMX Open Motocross European Championship were held this weekend in Orlyonok (Russia). In the EMX65 class only one heat was held with the winner Russian Maksim Kasatkin (KTM). In the EMX85cc class with two victories Russian Timur Petrashin managed to win the overall rankings of the day. In the EMX Open the winner of the first heat was Russian Semen Rogozin, while in the second race winner was Belarussian Evgeni Tyletski. Overall winner of the day was Rogozin with 45 points. The next round is scheduled on the 25th of May in Petrasiuniai (Lithaunia).    Download here FIM Europe Press Release 041/2014  

The second round of the European Juionr Cup powered by Honda was held today in Assen (The Netherlands). The six lap race of the Pata European Junior Cup, powered by Honda was held today under rainy conditions. Spaniard Augusto Fernandez (WIL Sport) managed to win his first race of the season, the second one in the series so far, edging out Sweden's Jesper Hubner (Honda Sweden) and pole sitter Marc Miralles (Honda Spain), who is still the points leader after the second race of the season. Next round will be held in Imola (Italy) on the 11th of May.    Download here FIM Europe Press Release 040/2014

The first round of the South Western leg of the EMX65 and EMX85 Motocross European Championship was to held this weekend in Castelnau-de-Levis (France). The first race of the 85 cc class was stopped with the red flag because many riders fell in a slope and stayed stuck in the mud. It was impossible to ride in several places of the track. The first aid workers could not walk and move on the track it was too slippery and muddy. The track was too dangerous. The Jury decided that all races in 85 cc and 65 cc classes are cancelled for security reasons. The first race of the 85 cc class was stopped with the red flag 10.08 minutes after the start. According to the FIM Europe rules, the half of the race time was not made. As a result there is no classification for this event. Next round of

Today was the first round of the South Eastern leg of the EMX65 and EMX85 Motocross European Championship held in Troyan (Bulgaria). There were present 19 riders to EMX 85 and 18 riders to EMX 65. The weather condition was very good therefore races very safe and interesting. The first heat of the EMX85 was won by rider from Bulgaria HALMI Hakan, second was DIMITROV Alex and third was IVANOV Momchil both from Bulgary. Second race was won again HALMI Hakan, second was DIMITROV Alex, and third was IVANOV Momchil all were from Bulgarian. Overall first place to HALMI Hakan 50 pts, 2nd place DIMITROV Alex 44 pts, 3rd place IVANOV Momchil 40 pts. In the EMX65 class, the first race was won CUHARCIUC Igor from Moldava, second was KOVACS Adam from Hungary ,and third was rider from Moldava TIMUS Nicolai. Second race was won again by rider from Moldava

Niki Tuuli (Kallio Racing Yamaha) has won the second round of the FIM Europe Superstock 600cc Championship after a masterful display at a rain soaked Assen circuit in the Netherlands. A downpour just moments before the race meant a slight delay to proceedings but when the red lights eventually went out the committed fans who stayed and braved the treacherous conditions were treated to an exciting spectacle from the stars of the future. Starting from 10th on the grid Finnish rider Niki Tuuli rode an almost perfect race leading at one point by more than 4 seconds before being caught by Italy’s Kevin Manfredi (Agro-On Wil Racedays Honda) and local rider Wayne Tessels (Wayne’s Racing Team Suzuki). The trio then put up a titanic fight to decide the podium places. At the flag it was Tuuli who took his first ever STK600 victory ahead of Manfredi and Tessels. Tuuli also