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2023 MXON Moved Up to October 8th

2023 MXON Moved Up to October 8th The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations previously scheduled on October 22nd in Ernée will be brought forward to October 6th, 7th and 8th. The decision has been tough to take but thanks to the collaboration between Infront Moto Racijg, MX Sports and Feld was key to align worldwide racing calendars. The MXGP of Great Britain will be held in Matterley Basin on

ANTONIO CAIROLI TAKES THE REINS AS RED BULL KTM TEAM MANAGER IN 2023 MXGP RESHUFFLE

ANTONIO CAIROLI TAKES THE REINS AS RED BULL KTM TEAM MANAGER IN 2023 MXGP RESHUFFLE Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have made several strategic changes to their FIM MXGP World Championship structure that will funnel into their bids for success in 2023 Grand Prix. Chief among those is a fresh role for MXGP and KTM legend Tony Cairoli, who will front the squad as Team Manager. For 2023 KTM are

MXGP of France | Kate Kowalchuk Checks in from St Jean d’Angely

MXGP of France | Kate Kowalchuk Checks in from St Jean d’Angely Photos and Story by Kate Kowalchuk MX2 TWO POINTS…….. Two points is all that separates Yamaha Factory rider #93 Jago Geerts from KTM Factory rider #28 Tom Vialle in this MX2 championship hunt. France definitely did not disappoint for the second last round of the MXGP season. This round was critical for both Geerts and Vialle with championship

MXGP of Sweden | Kate Kowalchuk Checks In from Uddevalla

MXGP of Sweden | Kate Kowalchuk Checks In from Uddevalla Story and Photos by Kate Kowalchuk Between the round in Lommel and Sweden a lot has happened! History has been made, championship points have changed, and the 250 red plate has exchanged hands AGAIN.  MX2 Factory KTM rider #28 Tom Vialle lost the red plate heading into Belgium, the home race of Yamaha Factory rider #93 Jago Geerts. This past

MXGP of Czech Republic | Kate Kowalchuk Checks In from Loket

MXGP of Czech Republic | Kate Kowalchuk Checks In from Loket By Kate Kowalchuk After Indonesia there was a two-week break before action resumed this past weekend in Loket, Czech Republic. From qualifying to the end of the motos on Sunday there was awesome racing in every class with lots of battles. MX2 The red plate in the MX2 class has been exchanged 13 times this season and it happened

MXGP of France Report | A Wild Weekend in Ernée

MXGP of France Report | A Wild Weekend in Ernée Story and Photos by Kate Kowalchuk What happened at round 10 of the MXGP World Championship this weekend in Ernée, France was something else… definitely never seen this before. Not only was it a home GP for a large portion of both classes, but the riders left a statement here in France on and off the track and 10,000+ fans

MXGP of Sardegna | Kate Kowalchuk Report

MXGP of Sardegna | Kate Kowalchuk Report Story and Photos by Kate Kowalchuk Sardegna Update MX2 With just a 6-point gap in the MX2 World Championship, Yamaha Factory rider #93 Jago Geerts was looking to keep the red plate heading into Sardegna and this round did not disappoint. In easily one of the best battles of the weekend, possibly even the season, Geerts went 1-2 for 2nd overall tying KTM

MXGP of Italy | Kate Checks in from Europe

MXGP of Italy | Kate Checks in from Europe Story and Photos by Kate Kowalchuck Round 7 in Maggiora, Italy: The track conditions were perfect for qualifying on day one until a sudden turn of events in weather resulted in a major mudder on Sunday for the races. MX2 As you know, a mudder can either go really good for points or go really bad, and for 250 Factory Yamaha

Kate Kowalchuk in Europe | MXGP of Trentino

Kate Kowalchuk in Europe | MXGP of Trentino Canadian Kate Kowalchuk from Calgary, Alberta, checks in from the MXGP of Latvia at Kegums. It was a great weekend to jump into the MXGP series round 5 in Arco, Italy. There is not much that can compare to the scenery and atmosphere of this particular race in Italy. With the series being all over Europe, it is quite incredible some of