EMX125

Check out all the video highlights from the first races of the European Championship round of Europe, EMX300, EMX250 & EMX125.

2015 European Championship EMX300 round of Europe Race 1 Highlights 

2015 European Championship EMX250 round of Europe Race 1 Highlights 

2015 European Championship EMX125 round of Europe Race 1 Highlights 

It’s an old but still golden location where round five of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place and its name should be familiar to you, but if you are new to the world of motocross, Valkenswaard is the name of the circuit that will host the MXGP of Europe in The Netherlands.

Situated next to the Eurocircuit road course, between Eindhoven and the Belgian boarder, Valkenswaard marks the first of the sand races on the 2015 calendar. Renowned for its popularity and hugely animated crowds, which are bolstered by the influx of ever passionate and crazy Belgian motocross fans crossing the border, along with the usual die-hard Jeffrey Herlings fans, rounds of MXGP in the sands of Holland are integral parts of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

The circuit of Valkenswaard was our feature circuit in the most recent issue of MXGP MAG, to READ, click HERE. 

PIETRAMURATA (Trentino), 19 April 2015 – The first rounds of the 2015 European Championship EMX250 and EMX125 took place at one of the most striking locations on the MXGP calendar this weekend. Shadowed by the stunning Dolomite Mountains and in close vicinity to Lake Garda, the clay based traditional styled circuit in Pietramurata always attracts thousands of hysterical fans from all areas of the world, which provided an amazing atmosphere for the young riders who by racing the EMX championships are dipping their toes in the world of professional motocross.

This weekend two young French riders in the form of Bud Racing Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Maxime Desprey and Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux stood top of the box in the EMX250 and EMX125 respectively.

The young guns of the EMX125 had the luxury of being the first race of the day. This meant they had a well-watered track, which on top of clay and rock was going to make things a little more interesting with traction being hard to find.

When the gates dropped, despite the unpredictability of the circuit it was Finland’s Miro Sihvonen and Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux who got off to great starts and controlled the race from start to finish to take home the first and second place respectively.

While Sihvonen’s race win was impressive considering he was only eleventh in race one yesterday, as was the performance of KTM Factory Junior’s young Kiwi Josiah Natzke who had the slick and technical circuit dialed, passing his teammate, the holeshot getter Jorge Prado Garcia, early on in the race to solidly claim third.

Meanwhile, Prado had a few sketchy moments but managed to save them for fourth while Marchetti Racing Team’s Kim Savaste came home in a solid fifth.

With the combination of results from both races Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux took the first EMX125 round victory of the year with his pair of second place finishes. Meanwhile the race one run away story of Danish rider Glen Meier resulted in second overall with KTM Factory Juniors Jorge Prado Garcia rounding out the top three.

EMX125 Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Glen Meier (DEN, KTM), 30:24.308; 2. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:02.193; 3. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA, TM), +0:05.290; 4. Jorge Prado Garcia (ESP, KTM), +0:12.467; 5. Stephen Rubini (FRA, KTM), +0:13.769; 6. Michele Baraiolo (ITA, Yamaha), +0:23.453; 7. Josiah Natzke (NZL, KTM), +0:25.572; 8. Filippo Zonta (ITA, Husqvarna), +0:31.258; 9. Davide Cislaghi (ITA, TM), +0:33.084; 10. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:34.479;

EMX125 Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Miro Sihvonen (FIN, KTM), 30:33.489; 2. Maxime Renaux (FRA, Yamaha), +0:03.272; 3. Josiah Natzke (NZL, KTM), +0:07.538; 4. Jorge Prado Garcia (ESP, KTM), +0:10.096; 5. Kim Savaste (FIN, KTM), +0:11.463; 6. Stephen Rubini (FRA, KTM), +0:24.095; 7. Glen Meier (DEN, KTM), +0:34.007; 8. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), +0:35.660; 9. Bastien Guillaume (FRA, KTM), +0:42.750; 10. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, Yamaha), +0:48.229

EMX125 Overall Top Ten: 1. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 44 points; 2. Glen Meier (DEN, KTM), 39 p.; 3. Jorge Prado Garcia (ESP, KTM), 36 p.; 4. Miro Sihvonen (FIN, KTM), 35 p.; 5. Josiah Natzke (NZL, KTM), 34 p.; 6. Stephen Rubini (FRA, KTM), 31 p.; 7. Kim Savaste (FIN, KTM), 24 p.; 8. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), 24 p.; 9. Michele Baraiolo (ITA, YAM), 23 p.; 10. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, YAM), 20 p

EMX125 Championship Top Ten: 1. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 44 points; 2. Glen Meier (DEN, KTM), 39 p.; 3. Jorge Prado Garcia (ESP, KTM), 36 p.; 4. Miro Sihvonen (FIN, KTM), 35 p.; 5. Josiah Natzke (NZL, KTM), 34 p.; 6. Stephen Rubini (FRA, KTM), 31 p.; 7. Kim Savaste (FIN, KTM), 24 p.; 8. Conrad Mewse (GBR, KTM), 24 p.; 9. Michele Baraiolo (ITA, YAM), 23 p.; 10. Mathys Boisrame (FRA, YAM), 20 p.

EMX125 Manufacturers: 1. KTM, 50 points; 2. Yamaha, 44 p.; 3. TM, 26 p.; 4. Husqvarna, 18 p.

When the gates fell for the second race of the EMX250, everyone was in trouble with the race one winner Bud Racing Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Maxime Desprey pulling a holeshot out of the bag. While Desprey, a former MX2 competitor, checked out, the Italian fans were able to let their excitement levels sky rocket with local lad Simone Zecchina holding onto second ahead of Team Yamaha Ausio Yamalube’s Ander Valentin.

Zecchina and Valentin went wheel-to-wheel for the majority of the race on the tricky chopped up circuit, but Valentin eventually made the pass mid-race and threw Zecchina off of his rhythm. As Valentin went after the race leader Desprey, Wilvo Forkrents Adam Sterry and J-Tech Honda’s Nick Kouwenberg were picking off riders after getting off to bad starts.  After a race full of bar bashing, both Sterry and Kouwenberg managed to get around Zecchina for third and fourth leaving the Italian in fifth.

After a perfect weekend of two race wins Bud Racing Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Maxime Desprey took the overall victory here at round one of the European Championship EMX250. Meanwhile Wilvo Forkrent KTM’s Adam Sterry secured two podium finishes, a second and a third, for second overall with the Spaniard Team Yamaha Ausio Yamalube’s Ander Valentin rounding off the podium with his fifth and second place finishes.

EMX250 Race 1 Top Ten: 1. Maxime Desprey (FRA, Kawasaki), 29:54.896; 2. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), +0:08.017; 3. Nick Kouwenberg (NED, Honda), +0:11.479; 4. Brian Hsu (GER, Suzuki), +0:14.306; 5. Ander Valentin (ESP, Yamaha), +0:30.872; 6. Michael Eccles (GBR, Husqvarna), +0:37.481; 7. Nicolas Dercourt (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:39.442; 8. Alvin Östlund (SWE, Yamaha), +0:39.546; 9. Alessandro D'Angelo (ITA, KTM), +0:43.347; 10. David Herbreteau (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:51.791

EMX250 Race 2 Top Ten: 1. Maxime Desprey (FRA, Kawasaki), 29:38.828; 2. Ander Valentin (ESP, Yamaha), +0:05.190; 3. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), +0:10.010; 4. Nick Kouwenberg (NED, Honda), +0:17.789; 5. Simone Zecchina (ITA, Kawasaki), +0:22.406; 6. Damon Graulus (BEL, Yamaha), +0:30.684; 7. Steven Clarke (GBR, Husqvarna), +0:35.431; 8. Michele Cervellin (ITA, Honda), +0:38.401; 9. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, KTM), +0:45.119; 10. David Herbreteau (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:46.022

EMX250 Overall Top Ten: 1. Maxime Desprey (FRA, KAW), 50 points; 2. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), 42 p.; 3. Ander Valentin (ESP, YAM), 38 p.; 4. Nick Kouwenberg (NED, HON), 38 p.; 5. Simone Zecchina (ITA, KAW), 25 p.; 6. Damon Graulus (BEL, YAM), 23 p.; 7. Alvin Östlund (SWE, YAM), 23 p.; 8. David Herbreteau (FRA, KAW), 22 p.; 9. Alessandro D'Angelo (ITA, KTM), 20 p.; 10. Nicolas Dercourt (FRA, KAW), 20 p.

EMX250 Championship Top Ten: 1. Maxime Desprey (FRA, KAW), 50 points; 2. Adam Sterry (GBR, KTM), 42 p.; 3. Ander Valentin (ESP, YAM), 38 p.; 4. Nick Kouwenberg (NED, HON), 38 p.; 5. Simone Zecchina (ITA, KAW), 25 p.; 6. Damon Graulus (BEL, YAM), 23 p.; 7. Alvin Östlund (SWE, YAM), 23 p.; 8. David Herbreteau (FRA, KAW), 22 p.; 9. Alessandro D'Angelo (ITA, KTM), 20 p.; 10. Nicolas Dercourt (FRA, KAW), 20 p.

EMX250 Manufacturers: 1. Kawasaki, 50 points; 2. KTM, 42 p.; 3. Yamaha, 38 p.; 4. Honda, 38 p.; 5. Husqvarna, 29 p.; 6. Suzuki, 18 p.

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All the photos of the MXGP of Trentino will be available here

MXGP TRENTINO – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1660m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 21°C

Weather conditions: sunny

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MXGP of Trentino

PIETRAMURATA (Trentino), 18 April 2015 – While it was only qualifying, the racing we witnessed today at round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata was by far the climax of the season so far. It was intense beyond belief with three different MXGP race leaders going down. Both FIM World Champions Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli and Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ryan Villopoto crashed in the same rut but on different laps, while Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin washed out a few turns after the finish line all on his own.

Not necessarily taking full advantage of the carnage, as he was in fact the fastest guy on the track all day, Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev mastered the tricky, slick and chopped up surface here in Pietramurata to take his first ever qualifying heat win, as well as the first win of 2015 for Honda. Meanwhile nothing was out of the ordinary in MX2 with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings taking his fourth consecutive qualifying heat victory.

If the MXGP qualifying race here at MXGP of Trentino is setting the standard for race day, we are in for a treat. Right from gate drop, the race was bound to be epic. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli took the holeshot, which typically results in a check-out performance, except when you have the likes of Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ryan Villopoto and Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin hot on your tail.

So there it was. The race we had all been waiting for. Three of the most highly regarded riders going one, two and three around turn one. While initially Cairoli appeared to be in control, Paulin, who was feeling the pressure from his Team HRC teammate Evgeny Bobryshev surprisingly dropped the hammer on RV2 and took over second.

While our attention shifted to the impressiveness of Paulin’s speed, Cairoli crashed! The crowd, being Italians went nuts and as we all turned to see Cairoli peeling himself out of the mud, we also lost Paulin who had also made a mistake a few turns earlier.

So, in the matter of a lap Villopoto had the lead and flashbacks of Thailand were being spoken of. Would the American run away with it? We all knew it was possible.

Suddenly, the craziest race ever, just got a little crazier. Villopoto started picking up the pace, putting in that relentless charge he has become known for, while Bobryshev was dealing with the angry or hungry, depending on your perspective, duo of Cairoli and Paulin.  As Villopoto begun to distance himself over Bobryshev ever so slightly, he then threw it away in exactly the same rut that had caught Cairoli out earlier.

With Villopoto hitting the deck, Bobryshev found himself in the lead and managed to control it for the few laps that remained. Bobby qualified on pole for the first time in his career as Cairoli managed to bounce back for a narrow second over Paulin and Villopoto.

Meanwhile Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube’s Romain Febvre put in another impressive ride for fifth after passing the early red plate holder Red Bull Husqvarna IceOne Factory Racing’s Max Nagl who ended up coming home in sixth.

As for the actual red plate holder, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s Clement Desalle, he collided with Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Tyla Rattray on lap one which resulted in Rattray receiving medical attention. Desalle did manage to remount, but was so far back, twenty-second place was the best he could do.

MXGP Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), 25:03.328; 2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:01.837; 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Honda), +0:03.865; 4. Ryan Villopoto (USA, Kawasaki), +0:04.775; 5. Romain Febvre (FRA, Yamaha), +0:06.154; 6. Maximilian Nagl (GER, Husqvarna), +0:07.060; 7. Shaun Simpson (GBR, KTM), +0:08.192; 8. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +0:25.535; 9. Steven Frossard (FRA, KTM), +0:28.968; 10. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:32.727

As the rain lashed down right before the MX2 qualifying heat race, curiosity started to mount. The Pietramurata circuit is rock based, and with the circuit drying out over the morning, the blue groove and marbley base became greasy providing the riders with an extra challenge.

When the gates dropped it was Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Aleksandr Tonkov who was eager to avoid getting showered in pebbles, and took the holeshot. While the Russian led the first lap it wasn’t long before Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings went by, which was a move that was later replicated by Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser. With Tonkov dropping back to third and appearing to tire, the defending MX2 world champion Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Jordi Tixier pushed through.

Meanwhile a duo of stoney hard pack track specialists, Monster Energy Kawasaki Kawasaki Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis and Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Valentin Guillod, were on missions of their own. Both riders had had horrible starts but managed to pick off a decent amount of riders to finish fourth and fifth respectively while Tonkov managed to hold on to finish sixth.

MX2 Qualifying Race Top Ten: 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), 24:59.244; 2. Tim Gajser (SLO, Honda), +0:14.467; 3. Jordi Tixier (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:20.511; 4. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:23.175; 5. Valentin Guillod (SUI, Yamaha), +0:27.227; 6. Aleksandr Tonkov (RUS, Husqvarna), +0:28.657; 7. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:29.319; 8. Jens Getteman (BEL, Honda), +0:39.629; 9. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki), +0:40.411; 10. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), +0:41.759

Adding to the awesomeness of the weekend, the European Championships EMX250, EMX125 and EMX150 also took place. After a day of practice and qualifying, all three classes rounded out the day with their first runs at championship points.

In the EMX250 it was a run-away performance for Bud Racing Kawasaki Monster Energy’s Maxime Desprey who led the race from start to finish while the battle behind him was a little more epic.

While the entire race was wheel-to-wheel, Wilvo Forkrent KTM’s Adam Sterry managed to wrap up second just ahead of J-Tech Honda Racing’s Nick Kouwenberg.

Meanwhile in the EMX125, KTM Kosak racing’s Glen Meier was quick to snatch the lead from the young Spaniard KTM Factory Junior’s Jorge Prado Garcia who ended up making a few mistakes and dropping back to fourth. In the meantime Kemea Yamaha Yamalube’s Maxime Renaux was pinned for second, holding off a tough challenge from the Italian fan favorite Morgan Lesiardo who finished up in third.

As for the Honda European Championship EMX150 class, it was Finnish Emil Weckmann who pulled the holeshot and didn’t look back while a pair of Swedes in Albin Larsen and Tim Edberg strove second and third.

Click here to obtain the complete results.

All the photos of the MXGP of Trentino will be available here

MXGP TRENTINO – QUICK FACTS

Circuit length: 1660m

Type of ground: Hard Pack

Temperature: 20°C

Weather conditions: cloudy with some shower

MXGP will be available across the board in high definition and is also globally available to view live and in HD on MXGP-TV.com. Click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

TIMETABLE

Sunday: EMX125 Warm-up 08:40; EMX150 Warm-up 08:55; EMX250 Warm-up 09:10; EMX125 Race 2 09:40; EMX150 Race 2 10:30; MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30;EMX250 Race 2 12:00; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

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MXGP of Trentino

PIETRAMURATA (Trentino), 16 April 2015 – Round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place this weekend in Pietramurata, Italy, home of the legend himself, the eight-time FIM Motocross World Champion and Red Bull KTM Factory Rider Antonio Cairoli.

With Italian based broadcaster Mediaset being a solid supporter of the entire FIM Motocross World Championship they have agreed to do something special for their local viewers this weekend offering them three hours of coverage. The program will start at 15:05 CET with MXGP Race 1 (delayed) but will be followed by LIVE coverage of both MXGP and MX2 race two.

In other exciting news, three of the 2015 European Championship classes will commence. The premier EMX250 and EMX125 classes have maximum entries, which mean there will be some epic racing for sure. Bulgarian broadcasting network will broadcast the second race of the EMX125 LIVE while everyone else can enjoy the second races of all three classes, EMX250, EMX125 and EMX150 LIVE on www.MXGP-TV.com. With that said, it is also a good time to mention www.MXGP-TV.com is doing a promotion where you can purchase the full 2015 MXGP season which includes LIVE footage from every round and every race of MXGP & MX2 and the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, as well as extra content such as race two from each European Championship class LIVE and some behind the scenes footage from inside the paddock. Sign-up today and SAVE a massive 20%!

As for the US and Canadian fans eager to see the multi-time American champion take to the European turf, you can watch MXGP of Trentino slightly delayed on CBS Sports Network.

Also, don’t forget to check out the 26mn Magazine ‘Behind the Gate’, which is a filmed production that covers all the action, both on and off the track, with highlights from racing in MXGP and MX2, a GoPro on-board lap of the track, as well as the inside scoop from the pits at each round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 26mn Magazine covering MXGP of Trentino will be screened on Tuesday April 21^st at 00:00 (CET) on Eurosport International.

Check the guides below to find out how you can watch MXGP of Trentino and click here for the complete list of countries and cooperating MXGP broadcasting networks.

ITALY 

ITALIA 2-   

Sunday 19 April – 15:05 CET – MXGP Race 1 (DELAYED)

Sunday 19 April – 16:10 CET – MX2 Race 2 (LIVE)

Sunday 19 April – 17:10 CET – MXGP Race 2 (LIVE)

EUROPE 

EUROSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday 21 April - 00:00 CET - 26mn magazine «Behind the gate » 

MOTORS TV – LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

FRANCE

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

PORTUGAL

Sport TV- LIVE  

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

SLOVENIA 

Sport TV- LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

BULGARIA

BNT - LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 09:35 CET – EMX 125cc Race 2

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

THAILAND 

TRUE VISION – LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

USA

CBS Sports Network - DELAYED

Sunday 19 April: MXGP Race 2 – 07.30 pm EST (4.30 pm PST)

Sunday 19 April: MX2 Race 2 - 08.30pm EST (05.30 pm PST)

BRAZIL 

BANDSPORTS - DELAYED 

Sunday 19 April – 15:00 local time brazil – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 local time brazil – MXGP Race 2 

MIDDLE EAST - AFRICA  

BeIn SPORTS - LIVE 

Sunday 19 April – 13:00 CET – MX2 Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 14:00 CET – MXGP Race 1 

Sunday 19 April – 16:00 CET – MX2 Race 2 

Sunday 19 April – 17:00 CET – MXGP Race 2 

TIMETABLE

Saturday: EMX150 Free/Timed practice 07:10; EMX125 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 07:45; EMX125 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 08:20; EMX250 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 08:55; EMX250 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 09:30; MX2 Free Practice 10:15; MXGP Free Practice 10:45; EMX125 Last Chance Qualifying Race 11:50; EMX250 Last Chance Qualifying Race 12:30; EMX150 Race 1 13:20; MX2 Time Practice 14:00; MXGP Time Practice 14:35; EMX125 Race 1 15:20; MX2 Qualifying Race 16:10; MXGP Qualifying Race 17:00; EMX250 Race 1 17:40.

Sunday: EMX125 Warm-up 08:40; EMX150 Warm-up 08:55; EMX250 Warm-up 09:10; EMX125 Race 2 09:40; EMX150 Race 2 10:30; MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30;EMX250 Race 2 12:00; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

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MXGP of Trentino

PIETRAMURATA (Trentino), 15 April 2015 – Italians are known for their passion. Yes, it is widely accepted that they do make the best pizza in the world. The same can be said for their pasta, and if you ask any of them, they’d probably vouch that they host the best motocross races in the world, too. Which is arguably true given Italy is home to our very own eight-time FIM Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli and every round of MXGP to have ever been hosted on Italian soil has seen thousands upon thousands of loyal and passionate fans flock to the venues ready to witness the best off-road motorsport series in the world, the FIM Motocross World Championship.

While the province of Trentino is so stunning and typically tranquil as the Dolomite mountains shadow the circuit, which lies in close proximity to Lake Garda, Pietramurata is going to be shaken up this weekend by the epicness that is bound to unfold for MXGP round four.

Also joining in on the bar bashing action, the first rounds of the European Championship EMX250, EMX125 and EMX150 will kick off, which is going to be something special indeed with both premier amateur classes EMX250 and EMX125 both full at 100 entries.

The plot is starting to thicken! As we head into this weekend there is still so much hype surrounding the multi-time American champ Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ryan Villopoto and this weekend’s home rider, the defending MXGP champion Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli. While bench racers continue to place their chips on these two, it just makes the victories sweeter for likes of Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s Clement Desalle and Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl who have both proved to be solid threats for this seasons crown.

Starting with Desalle, as the MXGP championship leader, the Belgian bagged his first twenty-fiver at the last round in Argentina but is still looking for an overall victory. His momentum is solid at the moment; he is super positive and is riding fast and flawless.

Max Nagl is almost in the same boat. While the Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory rider had an off round in Thailand we can’t forget he annihilated everyone at the season opener in Qatar and just authenticated his pace with his second grand prix overall in Argentina. Last year, here in Pietramurata, the German was also looking solid and managed to take home an impressive fourth overall.

Speaking of impressive, Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin’s performance at this circuit last year was incredible. A lot of GP21 fans are waiting to see the extremely flamboyant Frenchman stand on the box this year and given his speed last year, this might be his weekend.

And then there are the names on everybody’s lips, Ryan Villopoto and Antonio Cairoli. Starting with RV, it is going to be interesting to see how he handles his first European round of MXGP especially with the majority of the crowd rooting for Tony. We don’t doubt Ryan’s ability to adjust and take the bull by the horns; he has proven it at the last few rounds, not to mention on the occasions in which he has raced for team USA at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. If the Kawasaki rider can challenge for the victory this weekend the atmosphere is going to be out of this world electric.

As for Tony, he has gone on record to say that the circuit here in Pietramurata is not one of his favorites, but what makes Tony such a great rider is he can accept bad days and just move forward. Although Tony has said this, we also know he loves his fans and he will do everything in his power to make them proud, therefore if Tony can win this weekend, it will not only be his first MXGP overall since MXGP of Belgium 2014, but it will be a special moment for everyone who has come out to cheer for the fun loving Italian.

In other awesome MXGP relative news, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tommy Searle has published on his social networks that he will make his return this weekend at MXGP of Trentino.

2014 MXGP of Trentino MXGP Top 3

1. Clement Desalle

2. Jeremy Van Horebeek

3. Kevin Strijbos

Pietramurata could be a circuit that suits the MX2 grand prix of Patagonia Argentina winner Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis. Being French, he is sure to have grown up on hard-pack circuits with plenty of elevation and it will be a treat for the spectators to see someone challenge The Bullet, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings.

Meanwhile Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s young gun Pauls Jonass will be looking to rip yet another podium while his teammate Jeffrey will undoubtedly be lining up with a 1-1 on his mind.

We can also look forward to the return of Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jordi Tixier who will definitely want to bounce back with a vengeance and celebrate with a bottle of bubbles, while it could be safe to say Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Valentin Guillod will be the one to watch as last years fair and square qualifying heat winner which he backed up with a solid 4 – 4 for fourth overall despite a few mistakes.

Fellow Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube rider Julien Lieber can always be classed as a dark horse if he can keep the bike on two wheels while Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe’s Jeremy Seewer will want another taste of life on the box.

2014 MXGP of Trentino MX2 Top 3

1. Jeffrey Herlings

2. Arnaud Tonus

3. Glenn Coldenhoff

All the photos of the MXGP of Trentino will be available here

TIMETABLE

Saturday: EMX150 Free/Timed practice 07:10; EMX125 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 07:45; EMX125 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 08:20; EMX250 Group 1 Free/Timed practice 08:55; EMX250 Group 2 Free/Timed practice 09:30; MX2 Free Practice 10:15; MXGP Free Practice 10:45; EMX125 Last Chance Qualifying Race 11:50; EMX125 Last Chance Qualifying Race 12:30; EMX150 Race 1 13:20; MX2 Time Practice 14:00; MXGP Time Practice 14:35; EMX125 Race 1 15:20; MX2 Qualifying Race 16:10; MXGP Qualifying Race 17:00; EMX250 Race 1 17:40.

Sunday: EMX125 Warm-up 08:40; EMX150 Warm-up 08:55; EMX250 Warm-up 09:10; EMX125 Race 2 09:40; EMX150 Race 2 10:30; MX2 Warm up 11:10; MXGP Warm up 11:30;EMX250 Race 2 12:00; MX2 Race 1 13:15; MXGP Race 1 14:15; MX2 Race 2 16:10; MXGP Race 2 17:10.

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MXGP of Trentino

PIETRAMURATA (Trentino), 14 April 2015 - Set your eyes on what is bound to be one of the biggest events of the year, MXGP of Trentino. With an outstanding number of rider entries, particularly in the European Championship classes where both EMX125 and EMX250 are full at 100 entries per class, the circuit in Pietramurata, Italy, which is set to host MXGP of Trentino this weekend, April 18^th & 19^th, is bound to packed.

As well as an attractive location which is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking and skiing just to name a few, adding to the appeal will be the attendance Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Ryan Villopoto who we are yet to see race a round of MXGP within Europe and of course Italy’s very own eight time FIM Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli among others such as the current MXGP championship leader who happened to be last year’s round of Trentino winner, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s Clement Desalle as well as the man who has won two from the three rounds of MXGP this year Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl.

With all the excitement, especially since it’s the first round of the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship to take place within Europe, pre ticket sales are already 40% more than in 2014 which is evidence enough that MXGP of Trentino 2015 is going to be an event you don’t want to miss!

How to get there?

The closest airport is Verona, which is approximately 80km away.

As for road directions:

If you are coming from the North of Italy, get onto Highway A22 and exit Trento Nord, follow the direction Riva del Garda on SP45 for approximately 15 km before you will reach the Pietramurata Ciclamino circuit.

If you are coming from the South of Italy, follow Highway A22 and take the exit Rovereto Sud, follow the direction Trento on SP45 which should be approximately 12km before you reach the Pietramurata Ciclamino circuit.

If you have a big vehicle, such as a truck or really big camper, we suggest trying to enter from the NORTH direction.

GPS Co-ordinates for the track are: N46° 0’ 33.9” E10° 55’ 58.3

If you need to collect passes. Please stop by our WELCOME OFFICE before attempting to enter the track. NO PASS NO ENTRY! The welcome office can be found at: N46° 01’43,1” E10° 56’ 44,4”

B PARKING is clearly sign posted at the entrance of the track and Public Parking Lots as well as Public Camping can be easily found along VIA CARGADORI, 4 - 38070 PIETRAMURATA.

The Public Camping will be located in the main road before the Ciclamino Track coming from North, Trento. In case you will travel from South the camping area can be found right after the circuit.

Public parking Lots will be available from both directions marked by signboards.

Click here to download the Track Map.

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MXGP of Trentino