EMXOPEN

LOMML (Flanders, Belgium) 28 July 2024 - The unique round of the European Championship EMX Open took place durting the MXGP of Flanders in the temple of motocross at Lommel, one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the racing was intense, and riders couldn't afford to make any mistakes on the demanding Belgian track, making for an entertaining weekend. With the sun coming out on Sunday, everything was aligned to deliver an amazing round of motocross and crowned the EMX Open Champion.

The gold medal was won by the Czech rider, Jakub Teresak who proved to be the most consistent and solid rider over the weekend to take home the EMX OPen Championship after impressive rides in the notoriously physical track.

The first race of the EMX Open kicked off with Freek Van Der Vlist taking the holeshot, leading ahead of Belgium’s Brent Aerden and Matteo Puffet. Puffet ran wide off the track on the opening lap as Jakub Teresak launched a bold move on the inside to take 4th place. Unfortunately for Puffet, his performance declined as he made several mistakes, ultimately finishing 10th.

On lap 2 of 14, Giuseppe Tropepe from Millionaire Racing Team-ABF Italia, who had a strong start, dived inside of Aerden to claim 2nd place. Tropepe appeared to be in control, doing everything right behind fast starter Van Der Vlist on the challenging Lommel sand. Meanwhile, Micha-Boy De Waal was steadily making his way up the field, showcasing great speed and skill getting up to 5th.

On lap 4, De Waal was finding the best lines to overtake Teresak and Aerden and move up to 3rd while things got harder for Aerden as he couldn’t maintain his good start and finished 11th in the end. a lap later, this was when Tropepe took the lead of Van Der Vlist and started to pull away directly after that pass. De Waal also started to attack his Dutch compatriot Van Der Vlist to go 2nd.

The race seemed set for Tropepe’s victory until heartbreak struck just four corners from the finish line when his bike suddenly stopped. Powerless and devastated, Tropepe watched as the riders he had kept at bay for most of the race overtook him, shattering his dream of winning the EMX Open with a registered position of 25th in the end.

De Waal was the big winner of the race as he capitalised on Tropepe’s misfortune to win the first race thanks to his solid ride with Van Der Vlist 2nd and the well-place Estonian Meico Vettik in 3rd after having to make his way up from 12th on lap 1.

Behind them, Teresak was a consistent force riding around the 4th place during the whole race and placing himself for a potential podium in front of Sven Van Der Mierden. Jere Haavisto showed a good consistency but could not get better than 8th in the end.

In the second race on Sunday, under a clear sky Haavisto took the lead early on with fast starter Teresak behind him.

Tropepe who was 4th crashed on the opening lap and this was one of these weekends for the Italian. Picking his bike up in 9th.

Nico Koch made a good start too as he found himself 3rd with Puffet well placed in 4th and Vettik in 6th. De Waal on 7th on lap 3 had to work to put himself on the top step of the podium.

The second in race one, Van Der Vlist had a poor start as he found himself in 13th on lap 4 and could only got back up to 9th for 5th overall in the end. De Waal, 7th on lap 4 had to make up 2 positions to win it all but took his time to get into the groove as he followed Vettik and Puffet with some smoke concerningly coming off the bike.

De Waal made the first of his compulsory pass on the Belgium Puffet to get to 6th on lap 5, however a lap later his bike looked like it overheated and came to a complete stop with no chance to get back to it and unfortunately losing the podium.

Meanwhile Haavisto seemed very comfortable on the terrain as he led Teresak who was going to win the overall with a very good 4-2 and a great consistency. Meanwhile, Vettik was chasing forward from lap 1 and its 8th position as he constantly moved up throughout the race to finish 4th, synonymous of 3rd overall.

Right at the moment when we thought that Haavisto was immaculate, his bike stalled in the last lap and lost the lead to Teresak and the 2nd overall in the meantime. But it was Haavisto’s day as he bravely came back up behind Teresak and directly made his move to take incredibly the lead again with half a lap to go to win the race and step on the 2nd step of the podium.

The great winner of the weekend though was the Czech Jakub Teresak, known in the past for finishing 3rd in 2013 in the Monster Energy FIM Junior Championship behind none other than Conrad Mewse and Hunter Lawrence and in front of Chase Sexton and Jorge Prado.

This year Teresak is the one on the top step with great racing, good flow and amazing determination. The Czech becomes the 2024 EMX Open Champion in Lommel and comes out on top of tough competition and a physical track.

Jakub Teresak:  "I’m feeling super good. I didn’t expect to win this weekend to be honest so I’m very happy about it. I had two great starts. In the first race I suffered with arm pump but came back to it in the second race and I had a good rhythm. I’m so happy!”

EMXOPEN - Race 1 - Top 10 Classification: 1. Micha-Boy De Waal (NED, GASGAS), 31:46.740; 2. Freek van der Vlist (NED, KTM), +0:11.200; 3. Meico Vettik (EST, KTM), +0:19.454; 4. Jakub Teresak (CZE, Husqvarna), +0:24.713; 5. Sven Van der Mierden (NED, Kawasaki), +0:26.154; 6. Gert Krestinov (EST, Honda), +0:27.105; 7. Jeremy Knuiman (NED, KTM), +0:35.319; 8. Jere Haavisto (FIN, KTM), +0:38.020; 9. Nico Koch (GER, GASGAS), +0:48.963; 10. Matteo Puffet (BEL, KTM), +0:55.034

EMX Open – Race 2 - Top 10 Classification:  1. Jere Haavisto (FIN, KTM), 29:58.429; 2. Jakub Teresak (CZE, Husqvarna), +0:04.186; 3. Gert Krestinov (EST, Honda), +0:08.450; 4. Meico Vettik (EST, KTM), +0:14.801; 5. Nico Koch (GER, GASGAS), +0:15.360; 6. Sven Van der Mierden (NED, Kawasaki), +0:33.878; 7. Matteo Puffet (BEL, KTM), +0:34.825; 8. Tomas Kohut (SVK, KTM), +0:35.197; 9. Freek van der Vlist (NED, KTM), +0:44.971; 10. Tim Koch (GER, Husqvarna), +0:46.861

EMX Open Overall - Top 10 Classification: 1. Jakub Teresak (CZE, HUS), 40 points; 2. Jere Haavisto (FIN, KTM), 38 p.; 3. Meico Vettik (EST, KTM), 38 p.; 4. Gert Krestinov (EST, HON), 35 p.; 5. Freek van der Vlist (NED, KTM), 34 p.; 6. Sven Van der Mierden (NED, KAW), 31 p.; 7. Nico Koch (GER, GAS), 28 p.; 8. Matteo Puffet (BEL, KTM), 25 p.; 9. Micha-Boy De Waal (NED, GAS), 25 p.; 10. Jeremy Knuiman (NED, KTM), 23 p

EMX Open Championship - Top 10 Classification: 1. Jakub Teresak (CZE, HUS), 40 points; 2. Jere Haavisto (FIN, KTM), 38 p.; 3. Meico Vettik (EST, KTM), 38 p.; 4. Gert Krestinov (EST, HON), 35 p.; 5. Freek van der Vlist (NED, KTM), 34 p.; 6. Sven Van der Mierden (NED, KAW), 31 p.; 7. Nico Koch (GER, GAS), 28 p.; 8. Matteo Puffet (BEL, KTM), 25 p.; 9. Micha-Boy De Waal (NED, GAS), 25 p.; 10. Jeremy Knuiman (NED, KTM), 23 p

EMX Open Manufacturers - Top 10 Classification 1. KTM, 47 points; 2. GASGAS, 41 p.; 3. Husqvarna, 40 p.; 4. Honda, 35 p.; 5. Kawasaki, 31 p.; 6. Yamaha, 13 p.

Main Photo: Jakub Teresak

Top Photo: EMX Open Podium

Bottom Photos: 1.EMX Open Start ; 2.  FIM Europe Chairman Andrea Barbieri, Jakub Teresak, Infront Moto Racing COO Daniele Rizzi

All the photos from the MXGP of Flanders will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE.

MXGP OF FLANDERS QUICK FACTS:

Circuit length: 1850m

Type of ground: Sand

Temperature: 21˚/24°

Weather conditions: Cloudy/Sunny

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LOMMEL (Belgium) 26 July 2024 – The 2024 FIM World Motocross Championships head to the deep sand of the Stedelijk Motorcrossterrein Lommel for the MXGP of Flanders in north-eastern Belgium this weekend!

The unforgiving nature of this circuit makes it physically one of the toughest for the riders, and its close proximity to the Dutch border will see plenty of support, helping the top racers from the Netherlands even more than the familiarity of the soft surface!

The MXGP World Championship is currently led by five-time World Champion Tim Gajser, after a stunning win for the Slovenian at the MXGP of Czech Republic, but his closest challenger, and reigning World Champion, Jorge Prado, declared himself “The King of the Sand” at the MXGP of  Sardegna, and the man they call “The Bullet”, Jeffrey Herlings, would dearly love to take that crown back with his local fans right on his shoulder! These three have been inseparable this season, and any one of them could swing the momentum their way this weekend!

The MX2 class should see a similar battle, as the Nestaan Husqvarna teammates Kay de Wolf and Lucas Coenen lead the series, both are absolute demons in the sand, and both will have a healthy and vocal pack of fans urging them on!  The atmosphere could prove to be absolutely out of this world, one you certainly don’t want to miss!

See below where you can find a list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Flanders, as well as the 26-minute Behind The Gate magazine show featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more.  All of this footage will be available on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the Grand Prix.

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend. All you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com Saturday and Sunday, from wherever you are in the world.  This could prove to be a decisive GP towards the fate of the Championship titles, never decided until the chequered flag is flown! Join us LIVE!

USA CANADA
 

CBS Sports Network

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 ET – Delayed

Sunday July 28 2024 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 ET – Delayed

LATIN AMERICA

Direct TV

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

BRAZIL
 

Bandsports

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

MEXICO

FOX SPORTS Mexico

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

BELGIUM 
 

PLAY SPORTS OPEN

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

ESTONIA

Go3

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

FINLAND

MAX

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 – Finnish timing - LIVE

FRANCE
 

AUTOMOTO TV LA CHAINE 

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 15:00 CET Delayed

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE Streaming

LATVIA
 

TV3 Sport Open

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

LITHUANIA
 

Go3

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

SLOVENIA
 

Sport TV1

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

SPAIN

TV Galicia

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM  - Jio Cinema

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 16:30 IST – Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 17:30 IST – Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 19:30 IST – Streaming

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 20:30 IST – Streaming

INDONESIA

CHAMPIONS TV

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

VIDIO

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 – CET LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 – CET LIVE

PACIFIC / AUSTRALIA
 

STAN SPORTS

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 1 – 21:00 AEST – LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MXGP Race 1 – 22:00 AEST – LIVE

Sunday July 28 2024  – MX2 Race 2 – 00:00  AEST – LIVE

Monday July 29 2024  – MXGP Race 2 – 01:00 AEST - LIVE

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:
 

AMERICA

Latin America             Direct TV                                 Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

Mexico                        FOX Sports                              Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

USA                             BEiN USA                                 TBA

EUROPE

Albania                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Austria                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Belgium                       Play sports                              tba

Belgium                       SPORT TEN                              tba

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland            MTV                                        During the week after the event

Hungary                      GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Kosovo                        GP1                                        Thursday after each event at 20:15

Montenegro                GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Northern Macedonia  GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               Wednesday after each event

Serbia                          GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Tuesday after the event

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)
 

VIACOM 18                                                                        Wednesday after the event

INDONESIA                  Champions TV

                                    Moji

                                    Vidio

AUSTRALIA

Australia                      Stan Sport                               Wednesday after each event

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  Motorvision                            During the week after the event

Worldwide                  Redbull TV                               Race Craft and Vlog

Worldwide                  YouTube – MXGP TV               16 days after the event.

Watch it ALL LIVE on www.MXGP-TV.com

MXGP of Flanders LIVE MXGP-TV Timetable

TIMETABLE 

SATURDAY: 09:30 EMX Open Free practice, 10:00 EMX250 Free practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 12:20 EMX Open Qualifying Practice, 13:00 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:00 EMX Open Race 1, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 RAM Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP RAM Qualifying Race

SUNDAY: 09:45 EMX Open Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

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