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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.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Trentino

Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Nathan Watson has today undergone surgery to repair a fractured bone in his left wrist. Sustaining the injury during the first free practise session at the ADAC MX Masters Series in Furstlich Drehna, Germany on Saturday, Nathan will miss this weekend’s MXGP of Trentino. Doctors predict a recovery time of four to six weeks.

Recording the fifth best time during the practice session, Nathan landed flat over a jump, directly hitting a large braking bump. The significant impact left Nathan with the fracture.

Getting a well-deserved top 15 result in Argentina, Nathan was starting to return to his best following his heavy fall at the opening round of the MXGP series in Qatar. Remaining positive, Nathan is focused on a possible return to racing at his home MXGP event at Matterley Basin, Great Britain, on May 24.

Husqvarna Motorcycles wishes Nathan all the best for a speedy recovery.

Copyright: Photo: Husqvarna Racing

One hundred and third issue of this bi-weekly motorcycle sport magazine, tackling the latest races and issues in MotoGP, the FIM Motocross World Championship, AMA Motocross/Supercross and World Superbike as well as general motorcycling and accessories with the best blogs and photographs. In OTOR 103: Austin runner; Marc Marquez continued his American stomp at COTA last weekend in a disruptive second round of MotoGP that was also bright for the Brits and sent a few hearts racing. Dungey makes KTM history; Ryan Dungey finally put the AMA 450SX field out of its misery with KTM’s first premier class title success in Houston. Webb takes 250SX as Seely also triumphs. Green and a bit of red; Rea and a bustling Chaz Davies share spoils in the first European outing for Superbike this year. Aragon was the site for the Kawasaki rider to extend his series lead. Interviews and more; some weird questions for Ryan Villopoto, five mins with AMA SBK racer Chris Fillmore and a look at KTM’s conquering 450SX-F and why it could be No.1 on the market. 

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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.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

MXGP of Trentino

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Describing Romain Febvre in 3 words is not easy but if you pushed me I would say those words would be, focused, fun and fearless. The latest recruit to the Yamaha Factory rider merry go round is about as approachable a rider as there is in the MXGP paddock and is always one who has time for a catch up or quick debrief no matter what the time or result.

But the road to his new factory rider status has been a long one, perhaps longer than many fans will appreciate, and it was only with his second attempt at making it as a pro rider that Romain Febvre found the speed and tenacity that has taken him to a race wins, a bronze medal in the MX2 World Championship in 2014 and the top 3 in motos in his rookie MXGP season.

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Unfortunately on the 1^st  of April Team JK Racing’s Paul Coates injured his meniscus during a training session in Florida.

He underwent a surgery at the orthopedic clinic Tallahassee, Florida. Coates stitches will be removed in the next few days and then he can start the rehabilitation process. Momentarily the doctors are unsure how long it will take for him to recover completely, therefore it is likely he will not race MXGP of Trentino next weekend.

 “This accident has been really bad but I'm already making a lot of progress and I am confident to return stronger", Coates said.

The Entry Lists for the round 4 of 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship, which will take place in Pietramurata, Trentino, the 19^th April are now official and can be found here below.

MXGP Entry List

MX2 Entry List

FUNCHAL (Portugal), 09 April 2015 - Youthstream is pleased to announce that they will continue their partnership with FM Racing. With the renewal of the contract, FM Racing will have advertising boards on the track as well as a racing service area in the paddock at all the European rounds of MXGP. Besides, they will also have an area in the paddock village at MXGP of Trentino and MXGP of Maggiora where they can sell FM Racing merchandise.

FM Racing is an Italian based company that specializes in motocross and enduro apparel, Gunner handlebars, spare parts, replica plastics and custom adhesives and graphics, and Youthstream is happy to have them onboard as a partner of MXGP for yet another year.

LINKS

Youthstream

FIM

FM Racing