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Bonver GP of the Czech Republic expected to be key race for FIM Motocross World Championship

Happening right after a demanding Grand Prix in Belgium, the Bonver Grand Prix of the Czech Republic will be a key race for the FIM Motocross World Championship which will come to an end in just three rounds. With Cairoli leading the MX1 Championship runner up Nagl, who gained just two points in Lommel, will have another chance to chip away at the actual 51 point gap and come closer to the two time MX2 World Champion. Musquin won both heats in Belgium to build on his MX2 Championship lead. On the other hand Goncalves moved up to second in the series passing Paulin, though none of them made it to the podium last weekend losing important points from the French red plate holder.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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Inspection to Autodromo Daniel Bonara previews great Red Bull FIM MXoN's comeback to Italy

At the beginning of last week Youthstream, FIM, FMI and DBO made an inspection at the Autodromo Daniel Bonara to control the preparation of the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations getting underway in the Franciacorta area on October 4. The delegation, which included the President of Youthstream, Mr. Giuseppe Luongo, the President of FMI, Dr. Paolo Sesti, the FIM Race Director, Mr. Dave Nicoll, the President of DBO, Mr. Danilo Boccadolce and their staff, reckoned that the development of the brand new Motocross track and of the infrastructures for the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations are proceeding very well. An excellent race track is being finished, it will be very wide and spectacular, matching all the security standards completely.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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VIP Packages available for Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations in Franciacorta

The sales of the VIP Packages for the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations in Franciacorta, Italy, on the October 4 weekend are now open. Two VIP Packages, one basic and one Gold, will offer a unique experience at the 63rd edition of the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations courtesy of dedicated services offered to a selected number of fans. Packages include entry to the venue, reserved parking, goodies bag, lunch, open bar service, meet and greet with the athletes and more. Advanced purchase of the VIP Packages is recommended as these are available in limited numbers, it can be done through the official website of the event www.mxnations2009.com where more information is available.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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Freecaster.tv to produce MX DVD “Dynasty of Dirt”

The fastest riders in the world, check. Awesome race action, check. A great cast of MotoX heroes, check and a story that keeps you right on the edge of your seat, check. It’s all there in Freecaster.tv’s first time full-length motocross film “Dynasty of dirty 2009”. The film focuses on the athletes and teams taking part in this year’s Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations. Immerse yourself in the hopes and dreams, highs and lows of those who put everything on the line for the biggest Motocross event in the world. See how title holders team USA go up against a plethora of old and new challengers. ed by Tom Jacobs - will capture all the action and the drama. Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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EMX2 – The maiden EMX2 win for Harri Kullas

Finnish rider (KTM) became the winner of the German EMX2 European Championship event. Second was Matthias Walkner (Austria, KTM) and third was Klemen Gercar (Slovenia, Yamaha). Jeffrey Herlings (Netherlands) from the KTM JM Racing took the holeshot. He was riding reliably on the first position from beginning till the end of the first race. Klemen Gercar from Yamaha Gariboldi Racing started second and Matthias Walkner from Austria third. Harri Kullas from Finland was becoming closer, overtook both and finished second. Christophe Charlier, the leader of the EMX2 European Championship crashed at the start. He started from behind and it was another difficult race for him.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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MX3 – Alex Salvini is only one point far from the red plate

Alex Salvini (Italy, Husqvarna Tecno B) won the eleventh event for the FIM MX3 World Championship in Germany. Alvaro Lozano (Spain, Yamaha Ausio) was second, Pierre Alexandre Renet (France, Suzuki Bodo Schmidt) was third. There was a sunny and hot maiden MX3 event in Schwedt. The organizer made a good job and the sandy track was prepared for interesting battles. French rider Pierre Alexandre Renet, riding for the German team Suzuki Bodo Schmidt was a favourite before the event, as it was a home event for his team. He took the holeshot in the first race. Italian Alex Salvini was riding behind him. Renet was increasing his leadership in front of Salvini. But the Championship leader Renet made a mistake in the middle of the race.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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De Dycker takes first season win at home – Musquin makes victorious comeback in MX2

Taking his first season win at home De Dycker moved up to fourth in the Championship while Musquin won a wet MX2 Grand Prix to build on his Championship lead.Nilsson wrapped up the World Cup win yesterday already but carried on winning the second moto today for a dominant overall win ahead of Van Grinsven and Engdahl. Nagl and Cairoli completed the MX1 podium while Belgians Roelants and Verbruggen were second and third overall in MX2. Despite crashing in yesterday’s qualifying Teka Suzuki World MX1 De Dycker remained positive and started off the Grand Prix with a strong win in the opening moto.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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Media Opportunities Lommel-Day Report

Major news came out of the opening day of the Belgian GP, including the announcements of the KTM 2010 Factory line up, Team France’s line up for the Red Bull FIM MXoN, the presentation of the 2009 Everts & Friends Charity Race and of Lazer’s new ultra lightweight helmet. In the year of their 90th anniversary, Lazer presented their latest revolutionary helmet MX7 Evo, a product being characterized by a reduction of the overall weight to offer the riders better comfort. In the paddock of the Belgian Grand Prix in Lommel, Lazer unveiled this ultra light helmet weighting just 956 grams –more than 230 grams lighter than the previous models by Lazer  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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Desalle takes maiden home pole in Lommel – Nilsson wins Veterans’ World Cup

A hot start to the Belgian Grand Prix, round 12 of 15 in the FIM Motocross World Championship, saw Desalle and Musquin take the MX1 and MX2 poles respectively. Ramon made a great comeback after Valkenswaard’s neck injury as he stormed to second while team mate De Dycker crashed. Coppins ended third. In the MX2 class Guarneri and Goncalves completed the top three but both were distant from Musquin. Taking victory in the penultimate moto of the FIM Veterans’ World Cup, Nilsson wrapped up the Cup victory ahead of tomorrow’s final heat.Desalle took his second career qualifying heat win after the first one from France. The LS Motors Honda man rode strong right from the start.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

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MX3 and EMX2 – Pole position for Salvini and Gercar

Italian rider Alex Salvini (Husqvarna Tecno B) and Klemen Gercar (Yamaha Gariboldi Racing) from Slovenia took the pole position in Germany. It was a sunny and warm Qualifying day at the maiden event in Schwedt. The sandy race track Muellerbergen is long and technically pretentious. Italian Alex Salvini took the pole in the MX3 World Championship Qualifying Practice. It was his sixth pole this season. Salvini said: »After two race without the pole position, I was the fastest again. We had a good competition with Pierre Alexandre Renet, who was also very fast and this is good for the Championship. Tomorrow I expect a difficult race. The track is not easy and also visibility was quite bad because of the dust.  Read on... (Photo: Youthstream)

 

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