Third MXGP in Spain announced
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by admineaserm
14h ago
Infront Moto Racing is delighted to unveil the Spanish venue of Cózar, as the host for the thrilling final round of the 2024 MXGP series, making it the third Spanish stop of the season. The MXGP of Castilla La Mancha will take place on the 28th and 29th September.  This event highlights the growing passion in Spain for motocross and provides an exciting new home GP for our defending World Champion and current red plate holder, Jorge Prado. The MXGP of Castilla La Mancha promises to deliver exhilarating action as it brings the season to a close. Addi ..read more
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DRT Kawasaki starts UK season with moto win
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by admineaserm
14h ago
Having a strong history of DRT competing with an American in the UK with Jack’s trainer, Zach Osborne who claimed the 2010 British Champion title, Jack Chambers started out perfectly with a holeshot and a win in race one in the first round of the Dirtstore MXGB British Championship took place in Lyng, Norfolk. Race two the “12” couldn’t replicate the start from race one and so was forced to make his way through the pack, losing his goggles in the process. This hampered his abilities and settled for 3rd in race two giving him 2nd overall. The young Billy Askew had his first race in the MX2 ad ..read more
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Lyng British championship highlights
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by admineaserm
1d ago
Watch the MotoHead highlights edits from both the MX1 and MX2 classes from the opening British championship round at wet Lyng… right here! Sit back and enjoy the hardcore aces tackling the tough, muddy conditions and listen to what the podium men in both classes had to say. Including Jeffrey Herlings on his newly-discovered injury ..read more
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Barr heads Apico Honda assault at Lyng
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by admineaserm
3d ago
The new-look Dirt Store British Motocross Championship was held at Lyng last weekend to kickstart the 2024 season. The 2-day format of the event allowed the team time to socialise and have a meal Saturday evening before getting an early night for Sunday’s racing. There were no surprises with the weather, which continued to test the riders throughout Sunday’s racing. Martin Barr: With the rain starting at the beginning of practice, the experienced Ulsterman knew he had to get a quick lap in early, which was good enough for 4th gate pick. “I was only 1.2 seconds off pole, and 0.3 ..read more
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Dutch duo dominate Lyng British opener
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by admineaserm
4d ago
Jeffrey Herlings took the MX1 honours while fellow Dutchman Cas Valk claimed the MX2 overall in the wet and muddy British championship opener at Lyng. But they didn’t have it easy. Mewse won race 1 In the MX1 class, Conrad Mewse took the holeshot and led every lap of the first moto. Herlings was snapping at his heels in second place, but the Brit held his nerve to take the win in a super-close finish. In the second moto, Herlings led from Mewse and pulled away while the Honda rider came home a distant second for second overall. Gilbert took third overall Josh Gilbert took third overall despite ..read more
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Herlings heads Lyng entry list
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by admineaserm
6d ago
Five times world champ Jeffrey Herlings brings his factory KTM to Lyng for the opening British championship round tomorrow where he’ll face last year’s champ Conrad Mewse, plus Josh Gilbert, Carlton Husband, Billy Mackenzie and more. And in the MX2 class, GP regulars Jack Chambers brings his Bike It KX250 with team-mates Billy Askew, as well as Dylan Walsh making a return to UK action, former champ Tommy Searle, and the man many think will be the one to beat, Cas Valk on the SS24 Gabriel KTM. And in the vets class, former British champ Brad Anderson tops the entry. MX1: 6 – MX1 Carlton Husb ..read more
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All the action from the Foxhill Fastest 40
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by admineaserm
6d ago
After Mother Nature postponed the opening meeting, round one of the Motul Fastest 40, powered by Michelin series took place last weekend at the iconic and historic Foxhill Moto Parc in Wiltshire. The tack has been used for many Motocross GPs, and spectacular hills and massive jumps entertained both riders and spectators. New for this year is a switch of the Pro races from the traditional Sunday to the more accessible Saturday. Also running alongside the Pros this year will be the new ACU Apico two-stroke festival125cc championship for adults and youth riders together. The Crendon Tru7 Honda p ..read more
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Rider changes and injury updates
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by admineaserm
1w ago
Reigning EMX250 Champion, Andrea Bonacorsi, will step up to the premier class with the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team for the remainder of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season, replacing Maxime Renaux who is currently sidelined through injury. Bonacorsi, alongside Calvin Vlaanderen, will race a YZ450FM in the premier class following his impressive 450cc debut last year, where he finished third in the Open class at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France. The recently turned 21-year-old Italian steps up to the premier class off the back of his best result i ..read more
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Training days for Team GB Junior
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by admineaserm
1w ago
MX Team GB Junior World team manager Dave Willet, the driving force behind the Apico 2-Stroke Festival featuring the Red Bull Pro Stroke National, has got together with his Team GB co-organisers to put on another couple of youth motocross training days; one in the UK and one in Holland on the venue that hosts the World Championship this summer. Following on from the successful outing at Doncaster Moto Parc in April, the second Team GB Junior World training day will be held at FatCat Moto Parc on the next bank holiday, Monday the 6th of May. This presents a perfect opportunity for riders and th ..read more
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Apico Hondas wow at windy Foxhill
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by admineaserm
1w ago
It was a windy start to the 2024 racing season at Foxhills for the Motul Fastest 40 British Motocross Championship powered by Michelin. The team had its first outing on Honda machinery, with Martin Barr and Tom Grimshaw competing in the MX1 class. The track was pretty dry, meaning most lines on the hardpack track remained unchanged throughout Saturday’s racing. Martin Barr: Being 3rd quickest in qualifying allowed Martin an early gate pick, now with the new format of 1-day racing and separating the Apico MX1 Pro Class from the Leatt MX2 Pro Class, meant there was a straightforwa ..read more
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