FIM Europe MAG 6 2018

Nr 6/2018 - November-December

The Management Council at Fiumicino Sporting Commissions: the 2nd Meeting

FIM Europe Sporting Activities in 2018 The analysis of Mr Martin de Graaff

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2nd session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions in Fiumicino

FIM Europe Management Council at Fiumicino (Rome)

Alpe Adria Motorcycle Union General Assembly at Prague

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25 Years Jubilee of the Slovakian Federation

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Chief Editor: Fiammetta La Guidara Photos: Dorna, F. La Guidara, Youthstream, Phototrial.it, R. Pairan, M. Zanzani

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Alpe Adria Motorcycle Union General Assembly at Prague The Alpe Adria Motorcycle Union elective General Assembly was held on Saturday 8 December 2018, at Autoclub of the Czech Republic at Prague. Representatives of six AA federations ACCR, AMF, AMZS, MAMS, HMS, SMF, plus two guest federations PZM and MS BiH were present at the General Assembly and Commissions meetings.

In the first part of the meeting Mr. Attila Nagy, president of AAMU gave information about AAMU new registration in Croatia.

After the first part of the meeting, elections have been held: Mr. Attila Nagy was elected as new AAMU president, the appointment of the Vice President Mr Martin Suchy, the appointment of the General Secretary Mr Dean Grbac.

Also the appointment of the Commission Chairmans was held, the appointment of the Circuit Racing Commission Mr Martin Hejduk, the appointment of the Enduro Commission Mr Sandor Sasvari and Vice president of the Enduro Commis-

sion responsible for Extreme Enduro Mr Davor Komťić.

During the General Assembly all the results from all disciplines season 2018 were approved.

At the end of the meeting it was announced that the next, 38th meeting of the AAMU General Assembly will be held in November 2019 in Vienna (Austria). For 2020, SMF would like to organise AAMU General Assembly at Bratislava.

Circuit Racing - The AAMU Circuit Racing Commission meeting chaired by Mr. Martin Hejduk started after the finish of General Assembly meeting. Martin Hejduk was satisfied with season 2018. After class FIM Europe Supersport 300 was introduced at AAIMC in season 2017, FIM Europe Superstock 1000 will be a European Cup inside the Alpe Adria series.

Lutec racing was new promoter from season 2018 for the races of FIM Europe Cup and AAIMC and they did an excellent job. Also all

other commission members gave big thanks to all the staff from Lutec racing for their job during the season 2018. At the meeting there was a discussion about new technical and sporting rules for season 2019.

Vintage - The proposal is that the meeting of the working group inside CCR Commission for vintage and classic racing will be organized early in January 2019.

Enduro & Enduro Extreme - A meeting will be organized within the end of this year.

There was also a lot of interest for Alpe Adria Minimoto cup events, Speedway, Trial and Alpe Adria Motocross Cup of Nations events.

A lot of work is in front of new elected AAMU Management and Commissions.

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The 2nd session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions in Fiumicino (Italy)

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2 s t session of the FIM Europe Spor ting Commissions in Fiumicino

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The Track Racing Commission, chaired by Mr Piotr Szymanski

The FIM Europe Commission Meetings continued today with the second session of Sporting Commissions, which followed the first session of Sporting Commissions in October and which will be followed by the Non-Sporting Commissions next January.

The meeting was held, as in the past, at the Tiber Hotel in Fiumicino, near Rome (Italy).

In this first session there were the meetings of the Road Racing, Motocross & Snowcross, Enduro & Rally and Vintage Commissions.

In this second session, the meetings of Track Racing, Supermoto, Trial, Drag Racing and Motoball were held, with the participation of Sporting Council Chairman Martin de Graaff and of FIM Europe Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco. Joining the meeting, also Armando Castagna, FIM CCP Director and Thierry Michaud, FIM CTR Director.

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mentation of the proposals by the various Commissions for the upcoming 2019 Sporting Season.

New FIM Europe clothing - Produced by iXON, has been distributed to all members at the second session of the Sporting Commissions. This is important to best represent the FIM Europe Officials on the occasion of its events.

TRACK RACING - Commission chaired by Mr Piotr Szymanski, who stated: The Track Racing Commission of FIM Europe (TRC) had a very good meeting in Rome today (10th November). Starting with a review of documentation from this year’s congress and finalized with open topics on several items that were raised during the latter part of the sea son.

The Director of CCP Armando Castagna was present and shared much information about changes and improvements of the FIM-CCP, as well as a draft

of the CCP calendar that was published earlier in the week.

This helped the TRC to have a fruitful discussion about the FIM Europe calendar for 2019.

Later this month (19th Nov), the FIM Europe TRC calendar will be published, so the FMNs can prepare their national calendars. It shows the very good cooperation that exists between FIM CCP and FIM Europe TRC and will help FMNs in the future.

There were some issues raised during the reports from Jury Presidents and Referees regarding standards of tracks and these were identified as improvements for the coming season. The TRC will inform the FMNs regarding these improvement points so they can be completed before the season.

Proposals had been accepted regarding developing the U19 Cups in future and more information will be published soon.

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The Supermoto Commission, chaired by Mr Ivo Tsvetanov

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The Drag Racing Commission, chaired by the new Chairman Mr Jari Halonen

opinion of the TRC is to support young upcoming riders from all federations to achieve a higher level of racing together with more experience for international meetings.

For 2019 there are small amendments to the rules which were agreed to harmonize the rules of the FIM CCP. The TRC have also proposed some new competitions for Junior racing, with this proposal being prepared by their Development Working group which will be presented at the next meeting scheduled to be held in July in Zagreb».

SUPERMOTO - The Supermoto Commission was chaired by Mr Ivo Tsvetanov, who stated: “The Autumn meeting of the FIM Europe Supermoto Commission was the final point of a successful season of the European Supermoto Championships in 2018. With the presence of the Championship Promoter representative, a positive discussion was held regarding the upcoming sea-

son 2019 which covered many of the hot topics that were raised during the year. The main goals of the Commission and of the promoter are to increase the participation of the riders in the classes S1 and SM Junior, to reduce the costs related to participation and to create a stable calendar for the season to come. It is foreseen to have 6 events for the S1 class and 4 events for the SM Junior in 2019. The Commission also discussed a plan that incorporates the reduction of the maximum age of the participants in S1 class, starting from 2019 with maximum 40 years of age for the riders eligible to compete in the series».

TRIAL – The Trial Commission chaired by the new Chairman Mr Magnus Liljeblad. The Trial Commission welcomed the new members of the Trial Commission, Pavel Jiran from Czech Republic and Hans-Jørn Beck from Denmark.

The Commission presented

some statistics about 2018, which revealed that the number of the participants to Trial European Championships increased in a significant way, especially in the Youth class.

Some new proposals were analised, among these the possibility to have a Youth class for women. The calendar for 2019 was also discussed, which will have 4 rounds. The Commission started working on the calendar for 2020 as well, with 6 rounds.

DRAG RACING – The Commission was chaired by the new Chairman Mr Jari Halonen, who stated: «In this annual meeting we have discussed some major technical rule changes for the 2019 season.

In anticipation of a possible return of some Scandinavian races into the FIM Europe series, the Commission has reviewed the existing rules and went through a pile of mails from riders with valuable questions and suggestions. After some years with declining enFIM Europe Mag 6/2018

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The Motoball Commission, chaired by Ms Pascale Reschko Jacquot

tries, we are now looking at a much better future with more races throughout Europe. Both the FIM Europe Deputy President Martin de Graaff and the promoter representative Darren Prentice referred to a brighter outlook for the seasons to come. As a result, the 2019 calendar is to be finalised, as some events are subject to arrangements. During the meeting, the Commission has taken all measurements to guarantee a smooth racing season. All 2018 events have been confirmed for the next season, so the SSB and the JDB will start in Hungary followed by races in all classes at the Santa Pod and Hockenheim trac».

MOTOBALL – The Commission was chaired by Ms Pascale Reschko Jacquot, who stated: «The Motoball Commission stated that the European Championship in Russia was a great success. The event was followed by more than 15.000 people in the stadium and 270.000 FIM Europe Mag 6/2018

on the live-stream of Pro-Motoball. We had the first Junior Championship, with 4 teams participating. In 2019 the European Championship will have 7 Senior teams and 6 Junior teams participating. It will be held from 15th to 22nd June 2019 in the South of Germany.

We talked about the calendar of 2020 and Belarus will organize the European Championship, most likely in the new stadium in Minsk».

At the end of the meeting, 1st Deputy President Martin de Graaff stated: «The second session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions in Rome was successful, the five present Commissions evaluated the current season and prepared the next season including all calendars. To avoid clashes with the FIM calendars and the wishes of the organisers it is important to discuss this carefully for all disciplines and all classes.

The Management Council will receive the calendars first in

order to homologate them.

Quite soon after this the calendars will be sent to all Federations. In this time of the year they are all preparing the next season.

It’s good to see the developments in the several disciplines. New ideas are all focused on the quality of events and the increasing number of participants. Motorsport events must be attractive for spectators and potential sponsors.

Cooperation with all federations and the FIM is of great importance. The quotes from the Commission Chairmen give you an idea of the discussions and the proposals to the Management Council in the next meeting in December.

It was a pleasure to attend a part of all meetings and to follow the developments. We welcomed new Commission members for the mandate of four years an wish all Commission success».

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25 YEARS JUBILEE

OF THE SLOVAKIAN FEDERATION On November 8th FIM Europe Deputy/Acting President Martin de Graaff visited the Slovakian Motorcycling Federation (SMF) in Puchov for the celebration of the 25 years jubilee, combined with the Award Ceremony.

In all categories the champions filled the podium, and the event was completed by music and dancing shows. The responsible Vice Presidents of all disciplines handed over the trophies together with the President of the Federation Peter Lazar.

Martin de Graaff pointed out the role of this very active Federation in the latest 25 years.

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in 1993 the SMF had 260 sporting members, this year it has 1.300, to confirm how successful the Federation is. Motocross an Enduro are the most represented disciplines, but also Road Racing, Trial and Speedway are popular in Slovakia. Besides Motorsport, attention for Touring Activities and Road Safety are on the SMF agenda.

Above, FIM Europe Deputy/Acting President Martin de Graaff with Peter Lazar.

Aside, another moment of the 25 Years Jubilee of the Slovakian Federation

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The Federation has good contacts with the Slovakian Olympic Committee, and their recent survey shows that the SMF organised 60 international events, which is the most of all Sports in Slovakia.

From 1994 the SMF is member of the FIM and one year later it was one of the founders of the UEM, the current FIM Europe.

The 2018 season ended in very good atmosphere in this successful party, with many volunteers, riders, sponsors and promoters.

The 2019 season is being prepared with a good calendar.

FIM Europe wishes the SMF a lucky future.

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From the left: Rodolfo Romeo, Nicoleta Olariu, Jean-Marc Desnues, Juhani Halme, Silvio Manicardi, Martin de Graaff, Martins Lazdovskis, Michal Sikora, Silvia Monatti and Alessandro Sambuco

FIM Europe Management Council at Fiumicino (Rome) The meeting of the FIM Europe Management Council was held today in Fiumicino (Rome), Italy.

The agenda of the meeting was full of topics and decisions to be taken.

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sporting calendar, the license validities and calendar fees for 2019.

The 1st Deputy President, now also Acting President, Mr Martin de Graaff, presented his report, concerning the news after the FIM General Assembly in Andorra and he submitted in particular all a series of ideas, projects and propo-

sals coming from the Sporting Commission Meetings held, in two groups, in October and November.

Mr De Graaff, now in his double role of Chairman of the Sporting Council and Acting President will have to follow several matters and, for this reason, he asked also for the support of the other ManageFIM Europe Mag 6/2018

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ment Council Members.

The Management Council, newly elected in Nantes in July, proved to be still very united and everybody granted Mr de Graaff the full cooperation.

Moreover, the Chairman of the NonSporting Council, Mr Silvio Manicardi, presented all activities that his Commissions are caring and that will be furtherly deepened in occasion of the next Non-Sporting Com-

mission meetings, which will take place in Fiumicino, on the 19th January 2019.

The Secretary General, Mr. Alessandro Sambuco, presented many topics and in particular, among them, the situation with the promoters and relative contracts, the final composition of the working group for the revision of the Statutes and the project for the new office.

The Treasurer, Mr. Michal Sikora, informed in details about the updated realizations on budget, liquidity and clients situation.

Finally, all Vice-Presidents submitted their reports and ideas, especially for the co-

ming sporting season, organizing the respective tasks in view of the next Management Council meeting, which will be held, always in Fiumicino, on Tuesday 20th March 2019, following the annual internal audit, which will be held on the previous day.

Martin de Graaff stated: «It was a very pleasant meeting, a lot of decisions were taken and a lot of future ideas discussed». «We all thank Dr Wolfgang Srb for his great job during the last mandate as FIM Europe President, having done really a lot for the European Federations and for our CONU».

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FIM Europe Sporting Activities in 2018 The analysis of Mr Martin de Graaff At the end of 2018 we have asked for analysis of the European Championships and Cups to Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe Acting President and Chairman of the Sporting Council (in the photo aside).

Here are his reflections.

As Autumn kicked in across Europe, the Sporting Commissions joined their final meetings thereby asserting their commitment to advance the engagements in the various disciplines.

This addition marked a great year for the FIM Europe

Sporting Commissions with 3 new chairmen joining our family cooperating to promote the sports and the exchange valuable knowledge: Road Racing, Drag Racing and Trial.

The Management Council received the usual list of proposals for the various motorsport disciplines and in the meeting in December everything was discussed and almost approved. The calendar with in total 242 events for European Championships or Cups will become interesting for the Federations, promoters and organisers due to the news in the sports with new classes and events’ update.

Federations should remind that applications for FIM Europe Events must be submitted by the FMN and not by a Promoter/Organizer. This is because an FMN can be fined if an event is cancelled for reasons other than Force Majeure, this can be difficult if the

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FMN did not sanction the event in the first place. Solid the pyramid models in several disciplines which continues to be a first step for the young riders to then jump into the European or World Championships. 2018 was also the year in which the new clothing, produced by IXON has been distributed to all commission members to

stress the importance to best represent the FIM Europe Officials at all its events. Calendar fees and prices and kind of licenses due have already been published and riders are already in the position to prepare all the procedures for the coming sporting season.

NEWS FOR 2019 IN RANDOM ORDER Motoball - The European Championship in Russia was a great success with more than 15.000 spectators attending the event of Kovrov, which was also on live stream and registered 270.000 watchers. This commission is al-

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ways dealing with new projects.

This Commission is always dealing with new projects. 7 Seniors teams and 6 Juniors teams will participate in the 2019 European Championship which will be held

in MĂśrsch, South of Germany, from 15th to 22nd June. There is always a Federation ready to host the next round and Belarus already expressed its wish to organize the European Championship in Minsk,

most probably in the new stadium, in 2020. Trophies stay in Russia at present waiting for the next year’s winner.

Trial - The new chairman in the Commission is Magnus Liljeblad

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from Sweden and 2 new members.

The Trial Commission evaluated 2018 and showed the statistics with the number of licenses in all categories. Statistics revealed that the number of the participants to the EC increased in a significant way, especially and very important, in the Youth class. This has been a big achievement of the Commission worried for the numbers going down. In the 2019 calendar there will be four events in all categories. Discussion took place within the Commission on the advantages and disadvantages of holding qualification for European Championship Trials. It was agreed that this would add little to the event and would quite likely discourage organisers due to the extra complications involved.

It is necessary to make efforts to welcome new federations to organize events and to encourage them to develop the sport and not just be driven by promoting championships.

Vintage - The Commission with four new members joining five reappointed members is ready to develop all kind of disciplines and to give special attention to the calendars. This Commission has Road Racing, Motocross, Enduro, Regularity and will also have the new Hill Climb Cup from 2019. This Commission is dealing with ancient bikes and amateurs riders.

No license is foreseen in this discipline and the rider pays a symbolic entry fee of 10 euro to join the events. The commission is trying to involve FIVA. The new Vintage Hill Climb will consider the sidecars bikes and will be organized together with the Road Race Hill Climb European Championship. It will be interesting to see the results at the end of the coming sporting season. A contract for 3 years has been signed with the new promoter of the Vintage European Cup. This promoter, EECL, is waiting to or-

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ganize this Cup since two years and finally this company has won the tender.

Supermoto - During the meeting in Fiumicino, where also a reference person of the promoter Xiem was present, it has been stated the most important goal of the Commission to be the increase in the participation of riders in the S1 and SM Junior classes and especially to establish a stable calendar. A discussion was also on the reduction of the maximum age of the participant in the S1 class starting from 2019 with max 40 years of age.

Enduro and Rally - The first event of the 3 of the 2019 Superenduro Cup already took place in Krakow, Poland. Superenduro Cup will be held together with some FIM rounds. Under discussion is a new situation for the TT Rally with a Greek promoter Mr. Meletis. After

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negotiations for a contract can be signed for 3 years. On the calendar are already on 4 events.

This new situation will contribute to regulate the situation of the high number of riders present, but many who do not participate in the FIM Europe Cup, but in the national events only. It has been a successful season and the Championship results of 2018 were homologated and the cooperation with Mr. Butzner as supplier of the Championship was very positive and will go on also for 2019. A set of rules have been already presented by the Commission for all disciplines and approved by the MC. 4 events in the Enduro and Bajas EC are envisaged in 2019 calendar and 2 in the Cross Country Cup one.

Track Racing - The Commission has the important goal to support young upcoming riders from all federations to achieve a higher level of racing together with more experience for international meetings. The good relation with the FIM CCP helps the Commission to work on the rules and their harmonization and to the development of the discipline which work in progress is always supported with the exchange of information with the world cham18

pionship level. The TRC Development Working Group is studying new competitions for Junior racing which will be presented on the occasion of the Congress in July 2019. 2 more events in the TR calendars are registered for 2019.

Drag Racing - The new Chairman from Finland in the Commission is Jari Halonen. The Commission presented the changes to the regulations which have been already approved by the Management Council in December. The two events in Santa Pod has become a must in the discipline. 45 bikes were attending there, in 5 classes, in front of apx 30.000 spectators while in in Hockenheim 57 bikes were attending, in 5 classes, in front of apx 55.000 spectators. Promoter Trabak announced an elevation of the entry fee for 2019. The travel money will be adjusted as well.

Trakbak raised the issue about spare crew tickets that is on sale on the open market. Trakbak informed the meeting that they plan a one event Super Street Bike race for the World Championship in 2019. Very important is the involvement of the riders in the discipline and about 20 letters have arrived to DRC with about 30 suggestions to for chan-

ges to the regulations and to improve the sport. One new member from Germany joined the Commission after the MC meeting decision in December.

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Road Racing - The new Chairman was already Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Martin Hejduk from Austria. FIM Europe has launched the European Superstock 1000 Cup in the Alpe Adria series. As of 2019 the European Superstock 1000 Championship will no longer be part of the FIM Superbike World Championship. It will then develop as a class in the Alpe Adria Series as a Cup along with the European 300 Cup. Interesting the calendar on 6 events and 2 races per event: one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Free number of tyres and 170 kg minimum weight for all bikes. Supersport 600 Cup will continue to run with WSBK for 2019. Martin de Graaff asked the Commission to look at the problem caused by the minimum number of riders required for points to be scored.

This situation can sometimes result in entered riders being penalised by low number of entries.

Statistics for 2018, provided by the ex Chairman, Ejgil Solkaer, did highlight the effect on Championships and Cups when races are cancelled due to poor numbers of riders with the correct FIME Licence. It was also noted that there have been no protests this season. All working groups have worked well during the year.

Overall the 2018 season has been good. CEV Repsol: The European Talent Cup has produced some amazing racing and shown some promising new riders and the work to develop the Mini Bike and Hill Climb series has been positive. The European Moto 2 class is working well for pre-MotoGP riders who are young professional riders starting their career. Euro-

pean Talent Cup is a very good promotional class that is affordable and has attracted good entries. It provides opportunity for young riders and for professional teams to see new talent. Discussion for 2019 for the Supersport 300 European Cup and Moto2 European Championship is good and it is confirmed that will stay with the Honda engines. The Kawasaki Cup will not continue for 2019.

The Chairman remarked on the new safety measures to be introduced by the FIM for Track Safety.

New is the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup: the riders will be holders of a Road Racing Continental Promotional license (annual or one event). Contract should be signed soon for 3 years.

The calendar will be discussed in cooperation with the federations.

Endurance: it will be splitted in a

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Championship (as previously) and a Cup (Moto 1000 Open European Cup). The Championship will continue to run with the Road Racing Continental licence (annual or one event) and the Cup with the Road Racing Continental Promotional licence (annual or one event). One new member from Serbia joined the Commission after the MC meeting decision in December.

Motocross & Snowcross - The number of competitions is stable with a very positive cooperation with promoter Youthstream.

Changes in EMX300 where Championships stays combined with 20

MXGP/MX2 but renamed EMX2t, with maximum of 250cc. The electronic briefing is introduced in the MXGP/MX2 events. This is a strong recommendation to start this even in EMX races (by T.Skillington). Printed paper briefing should be made available at the paddock office or technical control if there is any doubt about sending it to riders via email.

EMX250 and EMXWomen – 120cc to 250cc 2stroke or 4 stroke.

EMX65/85 Zones unchanged. No semi-finals.

EMX85 – maximum age changed back to 14 years old.

Maximum age of EMX250 riders to

be 23 years old, plus maximum age for the 250cc rider in the MXoEN also to be 23.

Martin de Graaff also reported on a visit to Moldovia where he met the President of the Republic who has assured him that the government will fully support a round of the EMX65/85 SE zone and other international sporting events. Moldovia is interested in a round of the World Sidecarcross championship in the future.

Quadcross/Sidecarcross of EN Has already fixed its rounds for the next 4 years: 2019 (Schwedt/GER), 2020 Markelo/NED, 2021 tba/FRA and 2022 (Jauer/GER).

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The 2019 EMX Quad Championship – likely to be 4 rounds, 3 of which to be combined with FIM WC sidecars. There is now very little interest shown by organizers in hosting a round of the EMX Quad championship.

Snowbikecross: new sport, to be held in Russia upon the request of MFR. Date 3rd of March. 2hrs flight east of Moscow (Ural, airport of Yekaterinburg). Name of the place - White Hill / Belegrad.

2 classes:- 2stroke up to 500cc; 4stroke 250cc – 690cc; rules to be specified more precisely/use of motocross rules. MFR to update the rules to be similar to MX rules.

The Commission requested that the minimum age for a rider on a 125cc motorcycle in the WMXoEN be the same as the minimum age of a rider on a 125cc bike in the WEMX championship – 13 years old in both cases.

The Yamaha YZ Cup will take place on 3 classes in 2019, 65cc85cc-125cc.

Freestyle European Championship: tba Snowcross EC should take place

EDITORIAL Dear Readers, this is the last issue of ‘my’ FIM Europe Magazine. When I started working with FIM Europe, in June FIM Europe Mag 6/2018

2014, I’ve strongly believed in the potentiality of the official house organ and I’m proud of having renewed it, editing 6 yearly issues which tell the activity of FIM Europe.

In the latest 4 years and a half we issued 26 FIM Europe MAGs, we increased our Facebook followers from 2.751 to 9.573 and issued over 1.400 press releases.

Now it is time for me to accept new challenges, so I’m leaving the role of chief editor of our MAG as well as of FIM Europe Press Officer.

in Sweden if this event will be confirmed.

The European Watercross Cup, also in Finland for 2019 because it has been very successful in 2018.

The professional trainers of the MXGP Academy will continue their program. Not only by training young riders, but also with a program for trainers.

In general the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions are satisfied, motorsport on this level is increasing. This is all made possible by the Federations, their organisers, riders and all our promoters.

It is good to see the developments in the several disciplines.

New ideas are all focused on the quality of events and the increasing number of participants. Motorsport events must be attractive for spectators and potential sponsors.

Cooperation with all Federations and the FIM is of great importance. And the analysis shows that the goals have been achieved.

I wish to thank Dr Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe President since July 2014 to October 2018, Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe Acting President, the General Secretariat of Rome and all those who collaborated with me for the FIM Europe MAG. Working for FIM Europe was a big honor.

Thank you for this great adventure we shared together!

I wish you all the best and I hope to meet you again in our fantastic world of Motorcycling.

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