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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 29 October 2019 - With the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season set to be our best and biggest to date, Youthstream is pleased to open the 2020 VIP GOLD SKYBOX online sales. Make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to join MXGP at the races as an MXGP VIP!

2020 is going to be a busy year with 20 of the best tracks from all over the world feature on the upcoming calendar. The season will kick off at the famous Matterley Basin circuit in Great Britain before continuing the trip to the beautiful rest of Europe making also a return to the iconic Maggiora Park in Italy and new venues such as Iitti KymiRing in Finland while the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will take place in Ernèe, France, on September 2020 after the incredible success from the latest edition of 2015. 

Each round will showcase the best race action in the world and what a better way to experience this than with the MXGP VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass, the unique pass which allows the access to the Skybox terrace with a premium view of the track and the start area. 

Purchase your very own VIP GOLD SKYBOX pass now for any, or all, of the races in Europe on the 2020 Calendar and you’ll be able to enjoy your weekend with exclusive benefits:

• MXGP Paddock access – where all of the world’s best riders, bikes and teams are during the weekend. 
• SKYBOX Terrace access- located just behind and above the starting line (front-row views of the Waiting Zone, Starting Grid and Podium).
• Beverages and Snacks – to keep you fuelled throughout the weekend.
• Divine breakfast and gourmet buffet lunch in the SKYBOX Restaurant– topped off with a view of the track from the comfort of your table. 
• VIP Gold SKYBOX Car Parking Pass

Don’t miss your chance to be treated as an MXGP VIP and have a weekend to remember!

Click HERE and JOIN THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE NOW!

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 24 October 2019 – Youthstream have been in attendance of the 30^th edition of the prestigious Sportel convention in Monaco, to get ready for a great TV coverage of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship season. 

The annual Sportel convention features the world’s main players in the sports’ TV and media industry, representing countries from all over the world. This was the perfect opportunity for Youthstream together with Infront Sports to meet with some major broadcasters in order to continue the positive trend of the MXGP series’ coverage. 

Many important meetings took place at this year’s event with key TV broadcasters, such as Netherlands’ NOS, Sport TV Slovenia, Italian National channel RAI, Eurosport, Motorsport TV Russia and Spanish Movistar as well as meeting with digital platform leaders that included Twitter and Vimeo. 

Following the success of the 2019 edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Assen and the huge following of local stars such as Jeffrey Herlings, Glenn Coldenhoff and Roan Van de Moosdijk, Youthstream is bound to renew their agreement with NOS, to bring LIVE coverage of the upcoming 2020 MXGP season. 

Another significant meeting took place with Sport TV Slovenia, who, following the successful cooperation this year and the triumph of the now three-time World Champion, Tim Gajser, will continue to provide coverage of MXGP until 2022, with the possibility of an extended partnership until 2025. 

In addition, after a great 9-year collaboration, Bansport Brazil have renewed their partnership for a further 3 years while in France, Automoto TV La chaine, willcontinue with the existing agreement of providing MXGP coverage every weekend. In Belgium, Telenet will broadcast MXGP races LIVE for a further 3 years, following a successful partnership since 2015. MTV Finland wish to improve the existing coverage of the events and are considering their debut LIVE at the MXGP of Finland in Kymiring next year whilein the USA, MAV TV have agreed to broadcast the 26min Magazine after each Grand Prix for another 3 years.

Besides Youthstream will continue to work with international partners such as Eurovision, operated by the EBU - European Broadcasting Union.

In addition to working on growing the coverage of MXGP events, Youthstream have also been working to increase the quality of the existing coverage by meeting with some of Sportel’s attendees and representatives researching all the newest technologies in digital media and social platforms. 

Main Photo: from left to right: Youthstream Director Didier Henriod & Sport TV Slovenia Director Marco Bogovac

Bottom Photos: 1. MXGP booth; 2. Youthstream TV Department Manager Charlotte Menard, Youthstream Director Didier Henriod & SR Sport Manager Stefaan Kesten

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Youthstream is currently in Monaco at the 30^{th E}dition of the most exclusive Convention in the world for sports marketing and media leaders, Sportel, at the prestigious Grimaldi Forum. The three-days convention gathered the major television broadcasters and world sport's leaders with the unique goal to work together and increase the level of worldwide sports coverage.

MXGP, which is located at booth E-07, has had several appointments trough the days with several global TV broadcasters and digital media companies to get prepared for an outstanding 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship Season.

Youthstream would like to thank fans for supporting us to reach the impressive milestone of MXGP Magazine's 2 Million reads. 

The official digital magazine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, MXGP Mag, renewed completely the layout this year in order to make it more readers’ friendly. The MXGP Magazine is produced since the first edition in September of 2013 and on a monthly basis the magazine hosts several must read features such as the Hall of Fame, a catch up on what you may have missed from the most recent races, a Vintage Bike special feature, FOX Holeshot standings, several exclusive features, coolest shots of the season, paddock talks section as well as social media content including featured questions from fans to the editor and our Facebook page.

74 issues have been published by now reaching more than 28 Million impressions and being the issue number 70 from June 2019 with Tim Gajser on the cover the best performed with 175K reads and 1.7 Million Impressions. 

Read the issue number #74 HERE and Thanks again for your support! 

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 16 October 2019 – Youthstream is proud to release the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship Official Calendar. 

The Opening venue of the world’s premier motocross series is going to be one of fans’ favourites, Matterley Basin, being the MXGP of Great Britain the first European GP to start off the MXGP season since 2012. The second stop will be the following weekend on 8^th March in the sandy track of Valkenswaard, in the Netherlands, followed by Neuquen, Patagonia-Argentina. 

Then MXGP will return to Europe to visit some of the most emblematic tracks in the calendar such as Pietramurata in Trentino, St. Jean d’Angely in France, Teutschenthal in Germany, Orlyonok in Russia and Kegums in Latvia. 

The 2020 calendar also features big comebacks, such as the one of Spain, whose venue is still to be announced, or the one of Maggiora where the 2020 MXGP of Italy will be hosted. 

In June the MXGP Paddock will travel overseas for the back to back Indonesian rounds, being Jakarta the new host of the first stop while the second one will mark the return to Palembang for the second year in a row. 

After the Indonesian trip MXGP will move to one of the old school venues of the calendar, Loket in Czech Republic, followed by the sandy circuit of Lommel in Belgium and the hillside track of Uddevalla in Sweden. 

Round 17 of the 2020 season will take place at the brand-new Kymi Ring circuit in Iitti, Finland, and afterwards MXGP will visit Turkey and China for rounds 18 and 19. The final round of the 2020 season is set to be held in Imola for the MXGP of Emilia Romagna (ITA) before the whole MXGP Paddock moves to France for the pinnacle of the off-road events, the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which will be back in Ernée. 

The Official MXGP and MX2 calendar also includes the rounds scheduled for the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and all the European Championships, EMX250, EMX125, EMX2T and the newly added to the calendar EMXOPEN. Check the 2020 Official Calendar here below:

The 2020 Official Calendar Visual can be downloaded HERE & by clicking HERE you are able to download the grid in PDF format. 

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Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the signing of a multi-year agreement with Nestaan-MX, who will manage and run the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team from 2020 onwards. Based in Belgium, the team become Husqvarna’s officially supported MX2 representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Owned by Kay Hennekens, Nestaan-MX have been involved in Motocross World Championship competition for many years and will operate from a new workshop in Lommel, Belgium. Overseeing the operational, sporting and developmental aspects of the team, while actively assisting with the professional development of all team riders, former racer and rider coach Rasmus Jorgensen has been appointed as team manager.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will field three riders in 2020, racing on FC 250 machinery. Competing in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship will be Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton. With Kjer Olsen finishing as runner-up in the 2019 MX2 World Championship, the team’s clear goal is to support the Dane in his quest for a maiden world title. Showing impressive speed but unfortunate to have picked up injuries during 2019, Australian Beaton is focused on becoming a regular podium finisher in 2020.

Representing the team in the EMX250 series will be Kay de Wolf, who placed sixth in the 2019 EMX125 championship.

Currently busy with their winter testing program, the team will make their first official competitive outings in selected pre-season international races early in 2020.

Diego Clement – Motorsport Manager at Husqvarna Motorcycles: “We are extremely proud of our Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teams, which ensure Husqvarna Motorcycles enjoy a strong and successful position within the FIM Motocross World Championship. Partnering with Nestaan-MX, as we do with IceOne Racing in MXGP, gives our MX2 programme an exciting new operational and managerial platform as we move into 2020 and beyond. With experienced people within the team, and a very clear drive to achieve success, we look forward to developing this new relationship with Nestaan-MX. Our goal is clear – to see the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team continue to enjoy racing success at the highest level.”

Kay Hennekens – Nestaan-MX Team Owner: “It is a huge honour for Nestaan-MX to manage and run Husqvarna Motorcycles’ official MX2 World Championship team. Our absolute goal is to provide the support and structure our riders need to perform at their best, while showcasing Husqvarna Motorcycles and our team partners in a professional, engaging and positive way. We have fantastic staff, all experienced, committed and 100% focused on racing. As team manager Rasmus is young and highly motivated and understands what’s needed to succeed in modern day grand prix motocross. 2020 will be an exciting season for Nestaan-MX and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.”

Rasmus Jorgensen – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 Team Manager: “Firstly, I want to sincerely thank Robert Jonas, Diego Clement and Kay Hennekens for their belief in me, I am hugely thankful for this opportunity. Continuing to work with and be a part of such a great and experienced motorsport family like Husqvarna Motorcycles is really an honour. Stepping into the official role of team manager is something I am 100% focused on, it’s a new and exciting challenge that I’m really looking forward to. I believe my past experiences and involvement within motocross give me the skills needed to successfully keep Husqvarna at the front in MX2. We have many passionate, hard-working and dedicated people working within the team, all set-up for the 2020 Motocross World Championship. We are fully committed to providing the support Thomas, Jed and Kay need.”

Log on to MXGP-TV.com now and watch the 26 Min Behind the Gate special feature from the Motocross of European Nations in Poland!

The 2019 FIM Motocross of European Nations make a return to the Gdansk circuit for the third consecutive year this year where riders from all over Europe and even the world gathered to represent their nation andthe 26 Minute Behind the Gate feature from the event is online and available to watch now FOR FREE.

This year Team Italy and Team Netherlands were Victorious in Poland at the MXoEN and WMXoEN classes respectively.The Program starts off with the GoPro Track preview with Team Norway’s Kevin Horgmo and Team Denmark’s Mikkel Haarup and then our MXoEN TV presenter went to the paddock to catch up with Team Germany, Team Italy, The Netherlands, Team Estonia and Team Denmark among others. Besides for the very first time in History Team USA entered as WMXoEN contestant.

Check out all the action with an inside look at the entire event from Poland in the new upload by clicking HERE

And don’t forget the MXoEN Behind the Gate feature is also one of the few that can be viewed on YouTube for free so be sure to share with friends and family or even on social media! Click HERE and Follow MXGP-TV Youtube Page!

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 October 2019 – Youthstream is extremely thrilled to announce that Twin Air will continue their partnership with MXGP for a further three years. 

Different to previous years, the brand will now become a global supplier for the entire season which is a great step forward as they continue to provide great products for the motorcycling industry. Twin Air is the leading brand in foam air filtration. Foam air filters that are designed and developed by Dutch enthusiasts in The Netherlands. 

The idea to develop a dual-stagefoam air filter was influenced by the gritty and typically sandy terrains in The Netherlands. In 1972 Twin Air changed the world of foam Air Filtration forever with their revolutionary design; a flame laminated, dual-stagefoam air filter that when soaked in a specialfilteroil allowed free airflow into the carburetor while keeping the dirt, grime, sand and water out. The air filters are durable, washable and reusable, a product that is so good they are OEM specified for more than twenty motorcycle companies and are the main foam air filter supplier of many of the factory motocross teams. 

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 October 2019 - Youthstream is proud to announce that MXGP Mag issue number seventy-four is online. This edition contains the best moments of the 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and the racing catch up of the last two MXGP events in Turkey and China. 

Issue #74 also includes a recap of the FOX Holeshot competition, the Yamaha YZ bLU cRU Superfinale, which took place in Assen during the Monster Energy FIM MXoN, and the 2019 MXGP Awards. Finally, readers will also be able to travel back in time and remember the achievements of Tyla Rattray. 

Click here to read the seventy-fourthissue of MXGP Mag or download it for FREE on Apple Store or Google Play.

Those users who have already downloaded other issues on their iOS device can automatically download the new issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid.

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During the 2019 MXGP awards Ceremony, Gregoire Courtine and Jocelyn Bloch from the International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia (IRP), joined Paul Malin and Lisa Leyland on stage to tell more about the very important work that they do as part of the IRP foundation. The IRP specialise in the rehabilitation of life changing injuries, especially those suffering from paraplegia. Over the last 20 years they have been working hard to raise funds to finance the best research projects in the field of neurosciences and the regeneration of the spinal cord, in the hope of finding a cure for the condition and MXGP is very proud to support their work through the years. 

It was a special moment, as on stage they showed the public, the extent of the work that the foundation carries out. The IRP and MXGP have been in collaboration to raise funds for more important research carried out.