EMX125

Former French champion in the 65, 85 and 125 classes, David Herbreteau is one of the most talented French kids. Winner this season twice in the European EMX125 series, the 17 years old rider from Vendee was dominant in the French Junior series, claiming his third national title after the 65cc in 2009 and the 85cc in 2012. Fourth of the European 125 championship, David will move in the EMX250 class on a Kawasaki KXF250. “I got pretty good results last season, even if I missed some consistency to get a final podium in the EMX125, and I’m pleased to sign with Kawasaki for the next three seasons. I’ve already been testing the KXF250, and I feel comfortable on this bike; I know that I have a lot of work to be competitive in the EMX250, but that’s not a real problem. I already changed my riding style as you don’t need to be more aggressive with a four stroke, and since several weeks now I’m working with a physical trainer” explained David who turned seventeen in December. 2014 will be a learning year for David, who will also enter the French series. “The French Elite series is also part of my program, to get more experience and exposure. It’s a good program, and normally I will also race the French GP,” added David who gets the support of Jean Jacques Luisetti.
“David will race this season with team VHR, but we’ll provide him a complete support. He will have the same material as our factory riders, and the plan is to have him in the MX2 team in the future. We have a three years deal with him, and depending of his results he could join the MX2 team in 2016. I would like to thank all the sponsors helping our team since many years” explained Monster Energy Kawasaki MX2 Racing Team owner, who wants to prepare the future and will line up three factory riders (Jordi Tixier, Dylan Ferrandis and Thomas Covington) and one support rider (David) next season. Bruno Verhaeghe, owner of team VHR, is delighted to welcome David in his squad. “We are very pleased to welcome David, who will race the EMX250 series alongside Alexis Verhaeghe and Lucas Imbert, and I’d like to thanks Jean Jacques Luisetti, Gerard Valat and Kawasaki Europe who all joined forces to make this deal possible.” The first race of David and his new team mates will be the International Motocross of Valence, on February 14th and 15th.

David Herbreteau
Birth Date:  30th, December 1997 in Fontenay le Comte (France)
2014: French 125 junior champion, 4th in the E125
2012: French 85 champion, 2nd in the 85 European Championship (winner of the SW qualifying group)
2011: 5th in the French 85cc championship
2010: Winner of the Master Kids and Kenny festival, 85cc class
2009: French 65cc champion, winner of the Kenny festival, 65cc class
2007: Winner of the Master Kids, 65cc class, 2nd in the world mini trophy
 

With the depth of young talent across the globe continuously getting deeper and deeper Youthstream and the FIM Europe have taken it upon them to form the ultimate training tool for any aspiring young rider. Combining years of passion and experience with inside tips and advice from some of the worlds greatest ever motocross riders, Youthstream and the FIM Europe proudly present the MXGP Academy.

Leading the Academy, and ultimately guiding young riders to the premier MXGP series is the two-time FIM Motocross World Champion John Van Den Berk. Having been around the MX block a few times, John knows how to get the best out of any young rider and is enthusiastic about making the MXGP Academy the best training school in the world.

Recently, MXGP Mag caught up with the champ John Van Den Berk to dig a little deeper into the MXGP Academy program and find out what it is all about.

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February is not coming fast enough for us die-hard MXGP fans. It’s still 2014 and we’re already buzzing about how awesome the battles in 2015 are going to be. Who will win? It’s anybody’s guess.

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KTM Marchetti Racing announced their extensive 2015 line up last weekend at the stunning Montepardiso resort in Viterbo, Italy. 2013’s FIM MX2 world number three, Spaniard, Jose Butron will be racing in 2015 under the Marchetti umbrella as one of MXGP’s fastest rookies, while in MX2 Italy’s own Ivo Monticelli will be flying the flag.

In addition to two of the hottest competitors in MXGP and MX2, Tommaso Isdraele Romano will race the European Championship EMX250, while FIM junior motocross 85cc world champion Kim Savaste will contest the EMX125 championship with Ivan Petrov and the little Alessandro Facca rounding out the European Championship trio in the EMX85.

Team Manager Elio Marchetti said: “We are working for 2015 enthusiastically as the MXGP Championship and European Championship is always more important and interesting and we hope to reach good results in both categories.“

Over the years since its inception in 1988 the European Championship has developed step by step into the most prestigious amateur motocross series in Europe. The championship doesn’t only provide the best racing in Europe, it also provides our future stars with first hand experience, knowledge and exposure, things that are of real benefit to a rider setting out on the journey to becoming a motocross professional. Click HERE to read more.

FUNCHAL (Portugal), 23 October 2014 - Youthstream is pleased to announce that the relationship between Monster Energy and the FIM Motocross World Championship has been extended for a multiyear term.

The agreement confirms Monster Energy as the exclusive energy drink partner of the series and sets again Monster Energy as title sponsor of the FIM Motocross of Nations and the MXGP of USA.

Monster Energy will also be the exclusive energy drink sponsor of the European EMX125 and the EMX250 Championships.

The agreement includes, as well, a series of initiatives to further strengthen and elevate the leading role of the FIM Motocross World Championships in the off-road universe.   

Mr Mitch Covington, Monster Energy Vice-President, said: “Monster Energy is, once again, proud to be partnering with Youthstream and the FIM Motocross World Championship. The fact that the series now travels to 16 nations and 4 continents truly makes it a world championship. The competition also comes from all over the globe and has reached a world class level creating the planet’s elite motocross championship. Motocross racing is in our DNA at Monster Energy, so it is a perfect fit for our brand and a great stage for our world-class racers and famous Monster Girls to meet the passionate motocross fans. 2015 will be especially exciting to see two active legends of the sport, Ryan Villopoto and Antonio Cairoli, come together to fight for national and global pride – And lets not forget the other championship level riders that are very capable of spoiling it for them both. Coupled with our sponsorship of the Monster Energy Supercross Series in the US, and the MXGP’s, we feel we have a nice presence around the world of motocross.”

‘YS is delighted that Monster Energy continues with MXGP, it’s proof that our vision, investments and work is going in the right direction.’ Mr Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream said. ‘We thank Monster Energy for the trust they have given us, Monster Energy is the right partner for MXGP as they are very active and extremely passionate for Motocross.  Over the last 4 years we have made a great road together achieving many goals and the future will be even better continuing with our task of bringing Motocross into all the homes around the world.’

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FUNCHAL (Portugal), 17 October 2014 – Youthstream is pleased to announce the official calendars for the 2015 European Motocross Championships EMX125, EMX250, EMX300 as well as the finals of EMX65 and EMX85 and the Honda EMX150 Championship.

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After defined the team who will participate in the 2015 world championship, with Ivo Monticelli in MX2 and Jose Antonio Butron in MXGP, Marchetti Racing KTM team has completed the ranks of the junior team, confirming Alessandro Facca (European 85cc), Ivan Petrov (European 125cc) and the 85cc 2014 World Champion, Kim Savaste, who will take part in the European Championship 125cc with KTM SX 125.

A team of promising boys, which confirms the interest and support of KTM in the promotion of motocross among young riders.

Born January 16, 2000 in Helsinki, Kim Savaste already at nine years old he won (with 65cc.) the Finnish and Estonian championships. In 2010 and 2011 he won the Finnish Championship 85cc and in 2012 (KTM SX 85) got the individual win in the prestigious team competition of the World Cup 'Coupe de l'Avenir'. In 2013 he won the Nordic Championship, the round of the European Championship in Denmark, and he was ranked fourth in the finals European Championship  85cc. Also in 2013, the town of Riihimäki has awarded him with the 'young athlete awards.'
In 2014 he became world champion 85cc in the Junior Motocross Wrold Championship in Lierneux (Belgium).

Copyright: Photo: Marchetti Racing Team KTM