RTL 7 presents the MXGP of The Netherlands in Assen

Last week the MXGP of The Netherlands, which will take place on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th of August at the world renowned TT Circuit of Assen which is located in the province of Drenthe, was presented at the RTL 7 Studios in Hilversum, The Netherlands.

Well known in Dutch football circles as the ‘Voetbal Inside’ Studio Host, Allard Kalff welcomed everybody before announcing that RTL will be broadcasting the MXGP of The Netherlands as well as the next 16 rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship, starting April 7^th, thanks to the support of the MXGP of The Netherlands organizers, Youthstream, Marketing Drenthe, HSF Logistics and Wilvo. Mr. Kalff then went on to present the motocross grand prix that is set to take place in Assen for the second consecutive year.

Both reigning world champions Romain Febvre and Tim Gajser were present, as were the Dutch stars Jeffrey Herlings, Davy Pootjes, Glenn Coldenhoff and Brian Bogers. Nancy Van de Ven was also there as the most recent winner of WMX, as was Russia’s Aleksandr Tonkov.

During the presentation Mr. Henk Jumelet, Deputy of the Region of Drenthe and Mr. Marco Out, Major of the city of Assen, explained the importance of another motocross grand prix at the famous Dutch TT venue. Mr. Jos Vaessen, President of the Board of control of ‘Stichting (foundation) MXGP Assen’, evaluated on last year’s event and announced several improvements which includes moving the finish line towards the main grand stand and lengthening the lap in order to facilitate more fans in the grand stands.

Last year the MXGP of The Netherlands in Assen was a huge success, with a great crowd and awesome racing. This year you can expect the same, tickets for the MXGP of The Netherlands are available by clicking HERE.

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